Atlanta Wins Franchises Deal For Street Railways
Special to The Post Atlanta announces a consolidation of street railway interests with the Georgia Electric Light and Power firms. The new plan requires the merged company to pay 1 percent of gross receipts for three years, 2 percent for twenty years, and 4 percent thereafter, plus 6 cents per new franchise and bridge rent. The arrangement aims to end costly conflicts and create a unified system under the Atlanta Railway and Power Company name.
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Atlanta
Inkerbat
Houston
Nm Perio
Tee
Soyiets
T Te
Tereunien
Orker
Aliowei
Whitenietret
Tinelinet
Crometown
SIO
Atlanta Halloway and Power Company
Doal
Atingia Raplt Transit Company
FM. Atkinsom
Atlanta Railway and Power Romipaor
Geerela
Tinh
Uinde
Athingga
Pew Company
Connall
Agres
Liltiain
Neleilent
Paola Greses Company
ALON
Atrret Pr Phadinet
Compans Ito
Perciothyus
Onl
Gata
Whitahall Street
Roadbed value of I G N railway set at 11500 per mile
In the Eleventh District Civil Court the Board of Equalization fixed the I G N railway roadbed assessment at 11500 per mile. Several suits were filed in district and county courts as the term begins, with actions ranging from debt to construction contracts and title relief. Deputy Marshal Vann left for Kerrville. discharge petitions by Jones of Houston and Stein of Huntsville were heard with recommendations for discharge.
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Board of Equalization
I. and
G. N. Risilway
International and
Great Northern Railway
Qxing
United States
Maraha Vann
Yeste
Kerrville
George T. Jones
Houston
W. T. Stein
Huntsville
Dacharges
J. H. H Maghett
iWin G. Allaworth
Snow Horse
BF. Rhee
Eluar
Buffalo Bayon
Pho
Dist Goby
Commissioners Court
Annes
Meroe
O'Connor & Co
Indler
South Ride
Southwestern Jeieereph and Telephone Company
Pan i
Miles Telephone Lines
Indian Polo Exhibition Postponed in Rain
Thirty Indian polo players are in the city for an advertised exhibition at Heehehull Park. The event was postponed due to rain, delaying the match and the entertainment planned around the game.
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Toder
Heeehull Park
Indiana
Read Born
Heaverer
Street Railway Facts From Poor's Manual Analysis
The article reviews historic street railway growth using Poor's Manual data. It outlines a reorganized Hookion Model company, bond structure including 1200,000 of authorized stock and 1.2 million in bonds, and 15 percent net surplus earmarked for retirement of consolidated firsts.
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Iere
ISG
Consolidated Firsts
Debate Over Monopoly for Commerce Avenue Warehouse District
City officials and residents consider a proposed track expansion on Commerce Avenue to serve a warehouse district. An alderman argues one railroad should not monopolize street access, urging equal treatment of all lines and fair city compensation.
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Main
Main Street
Malin
Fannin
Mildm
Fan Jacinto
Commerce Street
Commerce
Mala
San Jacinto
Railway Trafic
Milos
Commerce Avenue
Trent
Elty
Houston Franchise Extension Could Yield Large City Benefit
Street analyst argues that a ten year franchise extension for Houston street railways would pour net earnings into the company far exceeding capital and bonds. He estimates 1 percent of gross receipts would be paid to the city, with city revenue rising from 210,0071 to 4,275,494 over the term, while net earnings remain ample to cover fixed charges and dividends.
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Tila Bparning Power
Piru
Tle
Street
Wall
Nutehell
My. Street
Hounton
Street Car Company
MaAnagepwot
Asia
Houston
Special Criminal Court Term Scheduled in Houston
Judge Perryman will preside Monday August 4 for a special term in Houston. A large docket of cases will be tried as Judge Gillis and other appointees fill positions. No cases have begun trial yet. many are awaiting arrival of the term’s proceedings.
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Perryman
Channel Dieteter
Houston
Aviguat
Gillas
Tom Albert
Andes
Belmont College Ad Seeking Catalogue For Young Women
An old Belmon t College for Young Women in Nashville advertises a handsome catalog. Principal Miss Hood and Miss Heron are named in the readable fragment inviting readers to browse and request the catalogue.
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Nashville
Ten
Principaln
Miss Hood
Mise Heron
Dea
Seo
Bandes
New Ordinances In Force Regulating Police Conduct
The ordinance set to regulate police conduct and penalties for disobedience is now in effect. The city secretary will publish a pocket edition, and every officer must carry a copy. A separate building permit fee ordinance is also now legal and enforceable.
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Tim
Teume Vetlel
Mexican woman moved to Gonzales County on murder charge
Gregoria Cortes, a Mexican national held in Harris County on a murder charge, was transferred yesterday by Sheriff Fly to Gonzales County where she is to face an upcoming hearing next week.
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Gregoria Cortes
Harris County
Marter
Gonales
Fly
Roy Danny's First Solo at The Long Branch
Roy Danny performs first solo at The Long Branch in New Jersey as the event titled Master of Day of Houston is referenced and noted in the July 21 issue. The article appears to mix program lines and performer credits with unclear references to Rev Gini.
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Roy Danny
Long Branch
N. J
Houston
Roruston
Rev
Gini
Street Nomenclature Says Houston Needs Update
The piece argues Houston should adopt a grid system with numbered cross streets and district divisions similar to London and Paris. It notes current street names complicate navigation for visitors and even police, proposing blocks, house numbers, and durable street plates for a clearer city layout.
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Mouston
Mimaelf
Evon
London
Paris
Seine
Washington, D. C
Kimber
Conshil Ae
Noler
Galveston
Houston
Unyon
Olte
tWnlre
Buffalo
White On& Haydis
Iso
Ltr
Bayan
Ardea
Chicaco
Cltr
Penost
Eitteen
Hent
San Jacinto
Franklin Avenue
Second Ward
Central
Open Letter to Hon. Balk in Waco Texas July 2
An open letter to Congressman Balk from Houston expresses gratitude for his support of state projects and appropriations. The writer urges continued action, praising the congressman's efforts and requesting further assistance for Houston and the state. The missive references hosting ceremonies and gifts, urging timely ratification and continued cooperation.
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T. A. Balk
Waco
Texas
Houston
Buffalo
Aio
Washington
Iia
Hunterville
Ani
Turnverein Mal This Afternoon Meet at Four
Local club Turnverein hosts events this afternoon at 4 involving standings and scores among members. Officials urge participants to arrive on time and note any changes to the schedule.
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Eeven Centioney Hyenthound
Tate Consolidates
Geereio Stalliway and Electric Company
Giorgia Eluetrit Light
Atlania Railway and Power Company
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J. Mora
D. Ghirardelli Company
Henry Alexander
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Houston Packing House Company
Herman Finn
Wiarriage
Fred Paloteka
Lillie Pascher
W. M. Garner
Dallas Rohde
Welle Brewer
Bay Shore Oil Company
Strang’s Substiiaton
Eedy
Mason
Neon
Michael Prior
Tgiat Wats Pifofer
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Sinotrine
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ERAN
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Houston Electric Company
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Ator
Sapeuett
Commerce Ave
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Oak Laws
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Moogoolla Fark Railway
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