Peace moves end costly feuds among major banks
A report notes peace among rival factions in finance after J. P. Morgan Jr joins National City Bank following Harriman’s death. The coalition of Morgan and Standard Oil leaders, with National City and First National Banks at the center, signals a vast shift for Wall Street.
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J. P. Morgan, Jr
National City Bank of New York
Harriman
Hit
Morgan
Standard Oil
National City Bank
Standard Oil Group
First National Bank
Morgan Group
Harriman Lines
Kuhn-Loeb-Standard Oil
Hillines
Wall Street
Union Pacific
Harriman Pacifics
Financzed
Speeu
Mr. Morgan
Union
Great Railroad Organizhe Checkerboard of
Morgan, Jr
Visionary Hill warns of future food supply peril
The piece critiques President James J. Hill of Great Northern for predicting coal and iron shortages. It argues U.S. farming will meet demand regardless of urban lure, citing 1908 farm product value at 7.78 billion dollars, rising exports and higher southern land values, and notes Hill’s warning may overstate cityward trends while praising the country’s agricultural resilience.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern
Hill
Chicago
Ufe
United States
Department of Agriculture
Lfe
America
Halley's Comet On The Way And The Rival Claims
The article discusses Halley's comet and the debate over its discovery by Professor Wolff of Heidelberg, noting rivalries in astronomy, the role of evidence beyond witnesses, and Halley's prediction of the comet's return based on Newtonian gravitation. It recalls Halley’s forecast that the comet would reappear about 1758 and its actual returns in 1759 and 1895, leading to its current near-Earth approach.
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Wolff
Heidelburg
North Pole
England
Habey
Germany
Halley
Newton
Halley’s Comet Reappears in 1909 History Record
The text notes Halley’s comet returning in 1909, enriching historical records and praised for its display unlike the North Pole pursuit. It suggests no need for debate over who saw it, offering a calmer anticipation of the event.
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North Pole
Just From Georgia At the Glory Gate
A collage of humorous verses and skits from a Georgia paper. Lyrics parody biblical themes, a Kansas City Star quote about a Square World Man, jokes about explorers Cook and Peary, and quips from local personalities. The piece blends dialect and light satire with brief verse and prose bits, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century humorous column.
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Jackson Towné
Missouri
Kansas City Star
Cook
Peary
North Pole
Doctor Cook
Commander Peary
Bentown Barn
Mint Julep Association
New Neal Bank Dividend Planned for October
Receivers for the defunct Neal bank expect a second dividend around October 1. The exact percentage depends on funds on hand, currently about 100000 dollars or less. Receivers urge liquidation of other bank property to enable a larger dividend, noting funds are held as a trust and not earning interest. It would take about a month to issue checks.
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Neal Bank
Real Bank
Operation Restores Mrs Williams Health
Mrs Russell M Williams of 39 Bartow Street recovered from a serious illness after a successful operation at the Red Cross sanitarium 201 Capitol Avenue. Dr William B Lingo performed the procedure last Tuesday and she was reported doing well the following day. Her friends anticipate a full recovery soon.
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Russell M. Wiliams
Bartow Street
Red Cross
Capitol Avenue
William B. Lingo
Williams
Lingo
Jordan White Dies Editor of The McDuffie Journal
Thomson Ga September 16 Jordan White editor of The McDuffie Journal was found dead in his bed this morning He was one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of the county He held several high offices in the Masonic order and at his death was district deputy high priest of the tenth district Funeral services will be held here Friday.
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Thomson, Ga
Jordan
Scott Named for Mayor in Moultrie Primary Runoff
Scott was nominated for mayor in the Moultrie city primary on September 16 with a 51 vote majority over Sam Harrell. R. M. Morrison and J. W. Coleman were nominated for councilors.
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Scott
Moultrie
J—W. DB
Sam Harrell
R. M. Morrison
J. W. Coleman
Brantley Seeks U S Supreme Court Review in Former Jeopardy Case
Attorney John R. Cooper of Macau obtains a certified bill of exceptions from Chief Justice Fish and plans to urge the U S Supreme Court to decide whether Brantley, convicted of murder after a prior manslaughter verdict, may be retried for murder or only for manslaughter. The issue mirrors a prior Decatur county appeal.
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John R. Cooper
Macau
Fish
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the
United States
Boleman Brantley
Washington County
Washington, D. C
Brantley
Washington
Court of Appeals
Cooper
Decatur County
Supreme Court of the United States
Real Estate Men Back Bonds for Atlanta Growth
Atlanta real estate dealers urge voters to approve the proposed bond issue in December. They argue water, sewer, paving, and school shortages hinder growth and warn that failure would delay Atlanta’s progress and curb civic improvement. Leaders from Forrest Adair to E P Ansley push for large bonds to fund widespread upgrades and create local jobs.
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Atlanta
Aldee
Grant Park
South
Forrest Adair
Forrest
George Adlar
Frank Weat
A. J. West & Co
W. S. Ansley
C. H. Black
E. P
H. Black
Pamsencerg Li
W. E. Treadwell
W. E. Treadwell & Co
E. Rivers
E. Rivers Realty Company
E. H. Walker
George P. Moore
E. P. Ansley
Realty Trust Company
Ansley Park
Forsyth
Luckle
Butler Street
B. M. Grant
B. M. Grant & Co
Edgewood Avenue
Hunter Street
Oakland Cemetery
Fair Street
Georgia Avenue
Ss. B. Turman
of & B. Turman & Co
Board of
Fulton County Commissioners
W. A. Foster
Raymond Robson
Gossip at the Capitol Hearings on Columbus Utilities Rates
The railroad commission heard arguments from Columbus city officials and residents against Columbus Railroad Company and Gas Light Company. Judges Lamar Callaway Garrard presented for the defendants as city counsel Miller spoke for the city. Rewards totaling 350 announced by Governor Brown for Macon county murder suspects Mitch Williams Will Lee and Phil Bryant.
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Railroad Commission
City of
Columbus
Ita
Columbus Railroad Company
Gax Light Company of
J. R. Lamar
B. H. Callaway
Frank A. Garrard
Garrard
T. T. Miller
Cope
Brown
Macon County
Mitch Williams
W. J. Deal
Will Lee
Phil Bryant
Sam Tooke
Ambush Kills Man Near Beattyville, Kentucky
A man was assassinated in an ambush on a mountain trail near Beattyville in Lee County Kentucky. Authorities pursue a suspected ex-convict and his accomplice as they trail the suspect through rough terrain.
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Lexington
Pepicmeee
Geribner
Beattyville
Wee Sounty
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