Georgia Prosperity Under Prohibition Reported by The Washington Post
The Washington Post special correspondent in Atlanta reports two months after Georgia went dry that crime and saloon-based crime have fallen sharply. Vacant liquor properties are repurposed, tax losses from licenses rise, and city costs decline. Women and children feel safer as crime drops and Georgia’s economy and population growth are seen as accelerating.
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Washington ‘Post
Georgia
Atlanta
St Marys Pushes State Road Extension to Sea Termini
Governor Smith advocates extending the state road from Atlanta to the sea. A southern Georgia movement centers in St Marys Camden county at the mouth of the St Marys river near the Florida line. The town offers a harbor site with 3 miles of water frontage for about 75000, far cheaper than Savannah or Brunswick. The county pledges right of way and free grading. Convict labor may be used after lease changes next year. The plan aims to lower freight rates and leverage state control, backed by public sentiment and the Macon platform.
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Atlanta
South Georgia
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Camden County
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Florida State Line
Savannah
Brunswick
Atlantic
Georgia
Macon
State Road
St Louis water cited by Times sparks debate on fame
The St Louis Times touts the city’s clear drinking water as nationally noticeable. The discussion shifts to naval strength, armor, and guns, while speculation arises about Hetty Green influencing a potential presidential boom if marriage rules allowed.
Georgia and Florida railroad work begins as 500 men wanted
A C Wright of Atlanta seeking 500 laborers for the Valdosta to Nashville gap while work starts at the Valdosta end. Bainbridge Trading Co appoints A H Heyward as receiver amid months of bad collections. Dawson elects Andrew J Hill mayor without opposition. Georgia church group pledges mission funds to build a Cuba chapel. Emanuel county voters to decide county offices tomorrow. Oglethorpe county GOP sets April meeting. Macon county primary nominates local officials. J E Reid returns to legislature. Shoes and clothing specials teased for next week by J P Heard & Sons.
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A&c, Wright
Atlanta
Valdosta and
Nashville Gap
Georgia and Florida Railroad
Valdosta
Thompson Gets 7 Years In The Pen
W G Thompson former treasurer of the Palmer Hardware Co. pleaded guilty to forgery in superior court. Judge Seabrook sentenced him to seven years in the penitentiary and condemned Savannah’s tendency to defend well regarded men who commit crime. Thompson’s downfall followed overextension while building a home beyond his means.
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Palmer Hardware Co
Paul E. Seabrook
Thompson
Seabrook
Savannah
The Masquerade by the A. D. C's Delightfully Held
The A. D. C's hosted a Friday masquerade with green vines and spring flowers, featuring Vienna string band and violins by C. R. Morgan and Tom Simmons. A salad course and ices complemented a joyous crowd, raising about $65 for the Confederate monument.
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Atring Band
C. R. Morgan
Tom Simmons
Confederate Monument
Hughes's Letter Candidacy for Third Georgia District
Mr Hughes announces candidacy for representative in Congress from Georgia's Third District in the sixty first Congress, under the Democratic white primary. He calls for banking reform, elastic currency, tariff revision, trust regulation, parcel post, rural carrier pay, river and harbor funding, and public road improvements, stressing farmer interests and opposing moneyed manipulation of elections. He vows to curb corruption by moneyed interests and insists on Democratic support.
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Congress
Georgia
Democratia Vetera
Mississippi
Atlantic
Third Congressional District
Strong fight on E. H. Harriman over rail link
The report cites possible opposition from English stockholders and American investors to Harriman joining the Central of Georgia with the Illinois Central. A Chicago meeting is set for May 18 to discuss the purchase. New York papers claim Harriman paid 60 a share for Central of Georgia stock and may seek 80 million to fund Illinois Central improvements.
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New York
E H. Harriman
Harriman
Central of Georgia
Illinois Central
Ideal Washer That Washes: A New Home Laundry Device
A new washing machine named Ideal The Washer That Washes is introduced, claimed to be simple to operate even by a child. It promises easier, better cleaning with less water and time than hand washing. Mr Whitehead offers demonstrations at homes or his business location.
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Whitehead
Jugs to be banned for liquor transport by express firm
The Southern Express Company issues an order effective March 15 to abolish jugs for liquor shipments into Georgia. Jugs will require wooden cases or plain package bottles, increasing costs as unloading time and breakage loss rise.
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Georgia
Southern Express Company
Express Company
Coin Motto Reinstatement Won’t End Hustle for Living
The remark notes that even after the motto In God We Trust was restored to coins, the practical need to earn a living remains. It comments on ongoing economic or social pressures and personal ambition despite symbolic actions. No specific people or places are named in the accessible text.
Letter of Candidacy for Congressional District Office
A political appeal from Dupier M Huars seeking the office of representative for the third Congressional District. He emphasizes duties as both officer and voter and pledges his best efforts, thoughts, and energy to the district's interests. Very respectfully yours.
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Third
Dupier M
Huars
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