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Reform in Georgia Railroads Sparks Public Debate
The Macon Telegraph faces scrutiny over its railroad bill stance, alleged to favor corporate interests. The piece cites freight rate disparities from New York to Barnesville and Macon, arguing a commission should set rates rather than a Senate bill. It questions press influence on lawmakers ahead of the next state election. Also noted are medicinal ads for Wild Cherry and Tar blends and the appointment of Thomas Hardeman as Macon postmaster with a strong bond.
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Macon
Democratic Party
Georgia
Feltons
Senate
Railroad Commission
New York
Barnesville
Barnsaville
Daily Press
Dr. Bosanko
J. W. Hightower
Thomas Hardeman
Vilas
Henry J. Lamar
8. Waxebaum
W.T. Anderson
W. B. Sparks
L. Hardeman
John Y. Lowe
Lee Jordan
Sea Island
Notion Department
Hamberg
Charlie T. Tyler
Thomas J. Williamson