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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1906

Page

2

Christmas Fire Warnings For Merchants From Fire Marshal

Fire safety guidance issued for Christmas displays warns merchants to avoid gas brackets straw and paper decorations and to ensure proper insulation. A Waldo store incident highlights danger from heat near celluloid. Insurance news notes ongoing San Francisco losses and potential Southern Fire Insurance Company plant in Georgia with state receivership moves and executive changes in Atlanta firms.

Buc Sires Creamer Waldo Frisco San Francisco Great Britain New Yada Southern Fire Linurance New ‘Orleans Phottiyrenter Georgia Wit State ‘Agency Novera Robert Eae Aiante Nev- Em Reet Cereal Agen Sexton Insurance Commireloner Wil Tow

Augusta-Columbia Electric Road 10 Be Constructed

Right of way for an Augusta to Columbia electric railway has been secured. General Manager James A. Jackson of the Augusta-Aiken line says a preliminary route survey is done. the line will run about 75 miles. Construction will start after holidays and be rushed to completion. the project aims to open one of the richest sections of South Carolina to rail service.

Augusta Columbia D. C James A. Jackson Augusta-Aiken Mr. Jackson Jackson South Carolina TSE

Drops Dead Walking Street

Special to The Georgian Columbus Ga Dee 8 The fifth case of sudden death among the negroes of the city in the past few weeks occurred yesterday when Gus Golden an old negro man dropped dead on Sixth street about noon.

Columbus Dee Gus Golden Sixth Street

Compliments For Juvenile Reform Committee Report

Auditing committee of the Central Juvenile Protectory Association commends Rev. Crawford Jackson and assistants for carefully kept books and faithful work. The report notes broad southward reach, rising interest in juvenile courts, and growing national support, endorsing the chairman's efforts. Signed by Clifford L. Anderson J. L. Anderson and Frank Eastman.

Central Juvenile Protectory Association Crawford Jackson Friends of the Cause South Ths Clifford L. Anderson J. L. Anderson Frank Eastman

Railroad forces recognition of new line guarantee

McRae Georgia December report says a small railroad connecting the Southern railway at McRae with the Seaboard Air Line has been reorganized and is operating under new management. Connection with the two major systems is now assured. Two loaded cars have been moved and offered to the Southern, with threat of interstate commerce action if access is refused.

McRae Southern Railway Seaboard Air Line Great Southern

Anger Over Corpse That Resembles Man In Hammond

William Wenzel a contractor from Hammond Indiana died in a railroad yard accident at Chicago Junction when his horse bolted on a pleasure trip. His body was identified by Mary Wenzel with obituaries appearing in papers. Wenzel furious at the morgue over the death notice and underlying fault. claim agent and undertaker had to calm him.

Chicago Dee William Wencel Hammond Ind Scago Junction Mies Mary Wensel Wiliam Wenzel Wengel

City pay envelopes show a queer range in salaries

A city council meeting debated raises to equalize pay among department heads versus the mayor. The mayor and several top officials are paid $3,000 to $4,000, prompting calls for the mayor to be highest paid, with Atlanta implied to exceed Macon in salary. The mayor, nearing term end, supported higher mayoral pay, suggesting $5,000 yearly.

Sngle Troller Joyner Woodward Atlanta Macon Lam

Missionary League session to close Sunday evening

In Macon Georgia the Georgia Students Missionary League will close its current session on Sunday. The day featured strong speeches by students and an engaging program planned for the evening. Wesleyan and Mercer universities hosted visitors with a 4 to 6 reception at the Institution, marking a significant cooperative effort for colleges statewide.

Macon

Bishop Galloway to Spend Winter in Florida

Special to The Georgian from Jackson Mississippi reports Bishop C. B. Galloway who has been ill for six weeks is rapidly recovering and plans to travel next week. He and his wife will leave Monday night for Tampa Florida to spend the winter. he will skip winter appointments but expects to resume active work in the spring.

Metropolitan J. M. High Metropolitan Surety Company New York Atlanta Jackson & Arline Fidelity Mutual Life of Philadelphia Fourth National Bank Arline Savannah Jackson Fidelity Eagle Eagle Fire Insurance Company of New York J. L. Riley & Co Fred C. Robinson & Company Southeastern Tariff Association Uniform Commission Ularly Richmond Rupert Mel Niagara Fire Insurance Company of Mond Oper Hus Edward, Day Columbia, & Cone Bernant Miss C. B. Galloway Tampa Fla

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