Prospects Bright for Georgia Crops and Atlanta Economy
Our correspondents report strong crops in the southeast with Georgia aiming for 2 600 000 bales of cotton and widespread prosperity. A Texas official cites weaker Texas output, while Atlanta faces a favorable business year as farmers sell cotton to pay debts and lift money circulation. A treasury move to back crop marketing is praised as a lasting policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mississippi
Georgia
Carolinas
Atlanta
Opinton
Secretary of the Treasury
Southeast
Peel
Constitution
W. J. Peel
American National Bank
Massachusetts
Asan Candler
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Renly
Atlanta Ia
Eenat
Ea Ling
Pany
Robert J. Lowry
Lowry National Bank
The
Southeastern
John K. Ottley
Fourth National Bank
W. J. Blalock
Fulton National Bank
Resinol Cures Longstanding Eczema After Expensive Trials
New York reader Franklin Burt recalls suffering eczema for twenty five years with intense itching and failed treatments. In 1898 a doctor recommended Resinol Ointment, and after using one jar his condition improved rapidly. He notes spending about a thousand dollars before finding relief for fifty cents, and urges others to try Resinol. Public notice invites free trials and sells through retailers.
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New York
Franklin Burt
U. S. Army
Fulton
Prosperity forecast from Georgia bankers cited in Atlanta interview
The Constitution reports optimistic banker responses from Georgia and the Southeast as crops look abundant. W J Peel and A Candler praise the story and forecast a strong business year, noting rising money flow, improved debt positions, and a focus on saving amid expected prosperity in Atlanta and surrounding regions.
Georgia Sees Prosperity as Crops Rise Across State
The Constitution reports a strong Georgia crop year with cotton and corn surpluses. Bankers and businessmen like Col Robert J Lowry and John K Ottley say rising yields, increased home income, and reduced outflow support a broad Southeast prosperity outlook for Atlanta and Georgia.
Gainesville Club Raid by Police Shocks North Georgia
A police raid on Gainesville GA’s Lions club district targets gambling with nineteen prisoners arrested for disorderly conduct. A clash erupted between Police Chief W E Smith and Dr A O Gower as officers escorted suspects. the doctor assaulted the chief and fled via telegraph wires.
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Gainesville
Lions
W. E. Smith
A. 0. Gower
Smith
Gower
R. B. Spence
Ephraham Montgomery
North Georgia
Bradford Street
Grinesville
Two Boys Drown in Satilla River Near Waycross Georgia
In Waycross Georgia two youths drowned in the Satilla River while swimming in a reportedly shallow area. Robert Harrell 18 and Dick Litherland 12 entered a 12 foot deep hole despite warnings. Neighbors nearby heard cries and rushed to aid but both could not be rescued. The bodies were buried at the scene this afternoon.
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Waycross
Satilla
Robert Harrell
Taylor Harrell
Dick Litherland
Man Freed After Peace Bond In Wife Killing Accusation
Chicago, September. Burt Muir an expert accountant spent days in a police cell amid investigations of serious charges raised by his wife. He was released after signing a peace bond claiming his wife's jealousy triggered his arrest. She alleged insanity. doctors found him sane. The case ties to rumors he killed his first wife in Louisville in 1912.
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Chicago
Burt’ Muir
Cellan B
Muir
Dir
Meagher
Loulaville
Nashville
Tenn
Allen D. Muir
Maya. White
Atlanta
Georgia Farmer Bank Chief Predicts Strong Cotton Prospect
Fer of the Atlanta National Bank asserts Georgia's agricultural base is sound with cotton and corn set for large yields. He forecasts 3,500,000 to 2,760,000 bales of cotton as prices remain favorable, signaling prosperity for farmers and Atlanta as a key distributing center in the Southeast.
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Fer
Atlanta National Bank
Georgia
Atlanta
AL -Atlantta
Intersiy
Cotton Demand Surges Beyond Supply in Rail Car Crises
In a Charlotte editorial Richard H. Edmonds warns cotton demand outstrips production and railroads face a car famine. He notes the central south will gain from strong yields while rail lines need eight billion dollars over five years to handle rising traffic. The south’s vitality hinges on capital for rail expansion and modernized lines.
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Charlotte
N. C
Richard H. Edmonds
Manufacturers’ Record
Gullook
Gaid
South
Southwest
Central South
Central States
Railronda
Gailronda
Mole Country
Forbidden to Marry Youth Ends Life in Tragic Note
In Dothan Alabama on September 8 Frank Hall 17 son of Jess Hat shot himself through the heart with a small rifle leaving a note directing his life and naming his sweetheart as the cause.
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Dothan
Als
Frank Hall
Jess Hat
Atlanta Passes Over Headquarters Bid for Rail Commission
Jobe Corrigan and J Washington report that Georgia officials failed to secure Atlanta as a division headquarters for the Interstate Commerce Commission rail labor evaluation. Eastern HQ may be Washington or New York, southern near the Ohio or Mississippi centers. Representative William Schley Howard argues Atlanta is most accessible, though commission favors broader regional distribution.
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Jobe Corrigan
J. Washington
Georgia
Atlanta
Judson CG. Clements
W. B McGinty
Maothen Hoth
Washington
New York
Mississippi River
Ohio
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentuky
Indiana
Louisiana
William Schley Howard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Right to Pardon by Sulzer Questioned in Habeas Case
Kingston September two questions were raised in habeas corpus after Warden Hayes refused to recognize Governor Sulzer’s pardon of Joseph G. Robin. The case questions whether the assembly could impeach during an extraordinary session and whether such articles could act as a check on executive power. Justice Hasbrouck reserved decision and asked for briefs. The dispute centers on legality of the pardon and its link to Sulzer’s impeachment trial starting September 18.
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Kingston
Hayes
Blackwell's Island Penitentiary
Sulzer
Joseph G. Robin
Supreme Court
Hasbrouck
Assembly
Appellate Division
Court of Appeals
Knights of Honor Meet in Louisville Encampment Opens
More than 1,000 delegates gather in Louisville Houltsville Kentucky for the nineteenth annual encampment of the Knights of Honor Supreme Lodge. The uniform rank and Ladies of Honor hold their second annual encampment in conjunction. Parade and drill are postponed due to rain as the camp follows army-style regulations for 400 tents. An excursion to Birmingham is advertised at 2.50 round trip on September 22.
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W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mags
Rom Viemlby
Houltsville
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Latires of Honor
Knights and ‘Ladies of Honor
Supreme Ridge
United States Army
Birmingham
Seaard
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Dept. 13-R
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Johann Strauss Wusie
Forsyth
Wowaee Oe
Frank Janet Hale
and Patterson
Lydia Barry Sen
Esacbiewnes Pelmers
See
Doris Wilson Co. and Others
Rices
Prises
W.S. Lounebury
Witham Bankers
Atlanta Constitution
W. D. Manley
Bankers’ Trust Company
Witham Banks
Witham Bank
Sla
Railroads OF
Commerce Commission
Knights OF Honor
Louisville
Hamond C
America
Whitehall
Mariotta
Sewell
Uce
Sewell Commission Co. Wheleanle
Whitehall St
Decatur St
California
Santa Fe
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe Ry
Oasae
D. Coret
Parrenger Agett
A-T
S.F. Ry
W. Pryor Freee
Attenee
Baia
Peachtree City
Wes
Arey
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