Railroad Commission Reform Sparks Georgia Debate
The state press notes broad support for a bill to amend the Railroad Commission Law, shifting railroads toward fixing their own rates while keeping the commission as a supervisory board. Prominent figures back the change, but business leaders are portrayed as largely silent. The piece likens the proposed law to a prosperity boost and warns of partisan manipulation by corporations, suggesting the legislature will pass the measure.
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Accidents in Legislature Stir Public Opinion on Rail Policy
The text notes widespread legislative accidents and public dissatisfaction with lawmakers. It argues that in Bainbridge and Decatur counties and the region, farmers oppose a proposed change and demand fealty to the Railroad Commission. If the legislature blocks their wishes, residents accept the outcome.
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Bainbridge
Decature
Georgia Wealth Under Valuation Sparks Tax Reform Push
The Atlanta Capitol reports Georgia’s wealth was about 317 million last year and could be 450 to 500 million with proper statewide assessment. Major cities show large city versus state tax return gaps, with under valuations ranging 45 to 60 percent across Atlanta Columbus Macon Augusta Savannah and rail property.
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Atlanta
Columbus
Macon
Augusta
Savannah
Comptroller
Assassin's Work Shocks Ellaville Officials Murdered Justice of the Peace
In Ellaville a Justice of the Peace and son of the Schley county treasurer was shot through a store window around 9 pm. The killer, a colored man, fled but was arrested later and named Charles Brockman. A coroner's jury ruled willful murder and Brockman faces trial rather than lynching.
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Stonewall
Schley County
Ellaville
Charles Brockman
Georgia Midland line eyed as key to southern rail growth
The Georgia Midland project is urged as vital for Atlanta and Columbus, linking Columbus to Bainbridge and Tallahassee with graded track already between Cuthbert and Bainbridge. Backers argue the route would connect Florida, the Plant system, and Atlantic coast, delivering large tax gains and vast freight flows.
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Northwest
Expensive Advertising by a Fort Gaines Merchant
A Fort Gaines merchant sought to advertise Western apples by hand on a wall using a needle and twine. The bungled effort caused broken glass and injuries, ending with a mayoral fine of 16 dollars 85 cents, illustrating the perils of self advertisement.
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Kirkland
Many Representatives Reply to Waycross Paper Letter
A letter from Many Representatives, Atlanta August 21 1885, defends state legislators while attacking critics. It cites the bachelor bill from Decatur, the cost to state treasury, and mocks opponents as foolish and corrupt. Senator Russell promises a tax equalization bill in the Senate. The writers express frustration at inaction and urge action on key matters.
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Decatur
General'assembly
Waycross
Russell
Senate
The Railroad Lobby and Fire in New York
A Georgia editorial-borne column attacks a powerful railroad lobby in state politics and the railroad commission. It notes crime in lobbying, mentions a Grant monument fund, frost reports across states, a London cable on Gordon, and a New York fire started by O DonovAn Rossa.
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New York
Rossa
Parker's Hair Balsam Proves Effective Claim
A letter from R. W. T. of West Fifty-third Street New York reports hair loss halted and bald spots covered after using Parker's Hair Balsam. The writer notes hair is thicker softer and livelier than before illness.
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Parker
West Fifty-third Street
New York
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