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March 13, 1899
The Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Americus, Ga., merchants petition Georgia and Alabama Railroad for 'shoo-fly' accommodation trains to Fitzgerald, sending signed petition to Manager Cecil Gabbett; officials agree if loss guaranteed, expected soon.
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Americus Wants a Shoofly Train.
Americus, Ga., March 12.-Americus merchants are endeavoring to have the Georgia and Alabama Railroad put on accommodation in "shoo-fly" trains between Fitzgerald and this city. To this end a petition signed by every business house and shipper in the city will be forwarded Manager Cecil Gabbett Monday. The officials of the road have signified their willingness to operate such a schedule under guarantee against actual loss, and as this is practically assured by the merchants here it is now believed the trains will be put on at an early date.
Americus, Ga., March 12.-Americus merchants are endeavoring to have the Georgia and Alabama Railroad put on accommodation in "shoo-fly" trains between Fitzgerald and this city. To this end a petition signed by every business house and shipper in the city will be forwarded Manager Cecil Gabbett Monday. The officials of the road have signified their willingness to operate such a schedule under guarantee against actual loss, and as this is practically assured by the merchants here it is now believed the trains will be put on at an early date.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Shoo Fly Train
Petition
Merchants
Georgia And Alabama Railroad
Americus
What entities or persons were involved?
Cecil Gabbett
Where did it happen?
Americus, Ga.
Story Details
Key Persons
Cecil Gabbett
Location
Americus, Ga.
Event Date
March 12
Story Details
Americus merchants are petitioning the Georgia and Alabama Railroad to add 'shoo-fly' trains between Fitzgerald and Americus. A petition signed by all local business houses and shippers will be sent to Manager Cecil Gabbett. Officials are willing to operate the schedule if guaranteed against loss, which the merchants assure, leading to belief that the trains will start soon.