Western Union Shuts Atlantic Coast Telegraph Offices
Western Union orders cut out all Atlantic Coast Line offices from Brunswick to Albany, including Waycross and Tifton, after operators refuse commercial messages and interfere with through traffic. Railroads may be unable to operate trains by telegraph as smaller stations go dark, with Brunswick to Waycross and other routes affected and Savannah handling key messages.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlantic Coast Line
Irina Wies
Tifton
Western Union
Brunswik
Waycross
Albany
OKO
Telegraph Company
Brunswick
Lranswick
Lifton
Binns Acid Ny
Ieee
Southern Railway
Branswick
Almox
Joeal Ence
Savannah
Sana
Bishop Turner Accused of Maladministration at New York AME Meet
At the Greater New York and Long Island district session in Brooklyn Reverend Lacy of Flushing accused Bishop H. M. Turner of graft and mismanaging funds. He alleged Turner transferred a minister to the New England conference after expulsion and claimed expenses from Atlanta to Brooklyn were 60 dollars with a subsequent demand for 75 dollars.
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New York
Long Island
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
H. M. Turner
Atlanta
Lacy
Flushing
New England
Springfield
Mass
R. C. Rawson
A. R. Cooper
Harbor labor bill opens port for all work
Legislation opens port for all harbor work this port, expanding access to contractors and crews. The measure aims to standardize requirements and widen opportunities for trade labor at the harbor.
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Bill
Brunswick Harbor Deepening Bid Totals 460000
Three contracts split the bids for harbor work in Brunswick with the lowest bids totaling 460000 dollars under a half million appropriation. Savannah Morning News reports the government will start dredging Brunswick Channel to thirty feet depth once the contract is formally accepted, with Col Kingman overseeing bids.
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Savannah Morning News
Brunswick
Slven
United States
Brunswick Channel
Seen
Savannah News
Kunswick
Ion
Col. Kingman
Savanah
Brown Says DVEHAOR Bid Lacks Right
Railroad Commissioner Brown states the DVEHAOR bid has no legal right and that the proposal should be rejected on grounds of improper authority. The remark frames the bid as invalid under current regulatory standards.
Commissioner Signals Pending Tribunal Action on Matter
The commissioner states he will present the issue to the appropriate tribunal at the proper time. This indicates forthcoming formal review or ruling, with no immediate action specified.
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Brown
Railroad Commission
Crown
George
Montgomery
Towhea
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta
Geor
Joseph M. Brown
Railroad
Three Lot Dredging Bids for Brunswick Channel Depth
Bids for dredging three lots to deepen Brunswick harbor channel to thirty feet are forwarded to Washington with recommendations. Lot 1 totals vary from 76k to 140k dollars, Lot 2 from 37k to 41k, Lot 3 about 245k. Coastwise Construction Co and Sanford Ross are main bidders. work likely to start within ninety days.
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Coastwise Dredging Company
P Sanford Ross
Coastwise Constriction Company
P. Sanfield Ross
Coastwise Construction Company
Washington
Senator Foraker Attacks Georgia Laws and War Amendments
Senator Foraker denounces Georgia disfranchisement statutes and the defiant nullification of the war amendments. He questions the chief executive about action to prevent such statutes and criticizes related federal measures amid a broader debate on interstate commerce. Rhinelander Wis August 23 J M Darrow claims a mill waste product preserves ice and could cut summer costs for households.
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Georgia
Foraker
Alabama
Brak
Rhinchulder
Wis
J. MM. Darrow
Quits 115 Joe Resignation From Georgia Legislature
McIntosh county representative W H Rogers resigns from the Georgia legislature and his seat faces a likely election. The move follows earlier contest over the seat and pressure from fellow colored legislators. Rogers has served for several years and was re-elected before announcing his resignation.
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W. H. Rogers
McIntosh County
Georgia
Thaislature
W. B. Atwood
Rogers
Brethern
Darien
Tecely
William H. Rogers
Mciintosh Courts
Josh County
Atlanta
Wea
Annd
Leecolored
Striking Telegraph Operators Press for Conference
New York officials report strikers seek a meeting with telegraph company leaders in the city tomorrow. Company officials say they will not meet with the delegation representing the strikers.
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New York
Telegraph Company
Farmers Union Fixes Cotton Price This Year
Atlanta August 23 announcement states the farmers' Union will set the price of cotton at 12 1 2 to 14 cents per pound and will strictly enforce the figure among all members including large southern planters.
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Atlanta
Aus
Farmers’ Union
South
Panama Canal laborers temporarily laid off due to funds
At the capitol it was announced that 4 090 laborers on the Panama Canal have been temporarily laid off because funds are short for continuing the work. Government officials did not specify duration or impact on progress.
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Ahington
Panama Canal
Reid
National tax conference invited to Columbus November
Gov Harris invites every state executive to appoint three delegates for a nationwide tax conference in Columbus on November 15 under the National Tax Association. Leading taxation students plan to attend, and the event aims to address the wide variance in state tax laws and set a unified program.
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Columbus
Harris
National Tax Association
Japanese Battleship Contract Awarded for New War Vessel
A Japanese battleship project advances with a contract awarded to Scotch company for the sry iegy vessel. The ship will be among the most formidable armored warships afloat with unusually wide beam as a key feature of its construction.
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Scotch Com
Sry
Powerssiend
Air Field Shipbuilding
Beds and Springs Today Offerings at Early Hours
The notice announces a sale starting at 8 39 this morning with beds and box springs as featured headers and hair carpet in close second. It mentions two more hair mattresses and urges customers to come early for best selection.
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Leavy
Governor approves banker's bill creating state bureau
Atlanta August 23 Governor Smith yesterday approved a comprehensive act to create a state bureau of bank and banking with the state treasurer as bank examiner. The examiner and assistants will be salaried and funded by examination fees. The act covers bank suspension receivership examinations and frequent reporting to the state examiner.
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Atlanta
Smith
Oah
Governor Warfield Enters Senate Race
Baltimore August 23 Governor Warfield announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for United States senator. His potential opponents include Chairman Talbott ex Governor Smith Brown Jackson and Joshua Miles.
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Baltimore
Warfield
United States
Talbott
Smith
Brown
Jackson
Joshua Miles
Three Die in Birmingham Wreck After Open Switch
A serious Birmingham wreck near the afternoon reports three killed outright and several injured. The crash was caused by an open switch, and investigators work to determine other contributing factors.
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Birmingham
Ala
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Taft
Ohio
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Norfolk
Stanford Ross
Jersey City
N. J
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Sanford Ross
Approva
Gornor Smith
Supreme Court
Tecel
Iits
Sion
Publican Nomiation
Georgetown
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Joe
Parte
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Bonaparte
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Leavy & Company's
Governor Warfield
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