Georgia voters face Col Smith plan on school fund split
A Georgia political pamphlet argues Col James M. Smith's proposal to divide the public school fund by race is constitutional and just. It asserts state control of education, limits federal power, and claims equal funding by tax burden without infringing the 14th and 15th amendments.
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Col. Smith
Yada
James M. Smith
Georgia
Banguo
Smith
United States
Gala
Georgina
Union
The Corinne Runkel Company Ends Athens Run
The Corinne Runkel company drew the week’s largest audience in Athens with The Old Homestead and new specialties. Today’s matinee features The Two Orphans, and tonight’s show closes the engagement as patrons praise the troupe as the best yet seen at popular prices. The Western Union Telegraph Company plans a full report of the Georgia Mercer game.
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Corinne Runkel
Western Union Telegraph Company
Athens
Cary Postmistress Hails Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs. Alexander of Cary Maine, a postmistress, declares Dr King’s New Life Pills the best remedy she has tried for keeping the stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. The advertisement-like claim emphasizes health benefits and regularity.
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Mrs. Alexander
Cary, Me
Dr. King
Clarke County Democratic Committee to Meet at City Hall
This morning at eleven o'clock in city hall the Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee meets to set rules for the county primary on May 8 to nominate county officers a representative and a congressman. Chairman H C Tuck urges full attendance.
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Clarke County
Democratic Executive Committee
H. C. Tuck
Tuck
Clarke County Grand Jury Adjourns After Five Day Session
Yesterday after five days of work the Clarke county grand jury adjourned. The panel investigated county affairs and found county farms in good condition. The jury commended Judge Brand of the Superior Court and Solicitor General Tribble for their work.
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Clarke County
Dade Mts
Brand
Superior Court
Solicitor General
Tribble
Policeman Evans Indicted Over Theatre Clash
Policeman J A Evans was named in an indictment after a confrontation with Perry at a theatre. Perry allegedly tried to force entry, refused a ticket, and was struck by the officer during the fracas though the officer claims any injury was accidental. Mayor fined Perry ten dollars and the case may be appealed at the next council meeting.
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J. A. Evans
Perry
Evans
Mr J S Egleston Recovers From Grippe Using Chamberlains Remedy
During severe winter illness Mr J S Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa suffered a grippe with aching joints head congestion and fevers. He credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a double dose of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief and complete knock out of the grippe. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R.palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Turner Nominated for 27th Georgia Senate Seat
Dr C H Turner of Conyers won the Rockdale primary to represent the twenty seventh senatorial district which includes Clarke Rockdale Walton Newton and Oconee counties. He defeated W B Allen and B R Irwin and faces Clarke in the general election.
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C. H. Turner
Conyers
Rockdale
Senate
Clarke
Walton
Newton
Oconee
Rochdale
Turner
Messrs
W. B. Allen
B. R. Irwin
Dale
Dr Samuel Chadwick to Begin Ten Day Service at First Methodist
London minister Dr Samuel Chadwick arrives today at the invitation of the First Methodist Church and will preach twice daily during a ten day series. The renowned preacher will also fill pulpit duties for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society sessions next week as Bishop Candler's arrival remains uncertain.
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London
England
Chadwick
First Methodist Church
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Young J. Allen
Henésery
Candler
Athens property owners pleased with assessments
The Athens property owners show satisfaction with the assessments. Report notes values sworn off have hardly reached a thousand dollars, an unusual record. Assessors are described as conservative yet adequate to provide the city with a reasonable tax base.
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Athens
Tesore
Verdict for Three Thousand in Till Damage Case
Yesterday the jury awarded Mrs. Robert Hill three thousand dollars against the lessees of the Georgia Railroad in a suit over her husband’s death when he fell from a railroad trestle over the Oconee River. The railroad is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Robert Hill
The
Georgia Railroad
Oconee
Supreme Court
Walter A Jackson Buried After Atlanta Death
Funeral held yesterday at First Baptist Church for Walter A Jackson who died Wednesday night in Atlanta. Knights of Pythias Masons and Odd Fellows attended. Floral tributes noted high esteem. Choir sang Safe in the arms of Jesus and other hymns including Saved By Grace and Nearer My God to Thee.
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First Baptist Church
Walter A. Jackson
Atlanta
Decaesd
Knights of Pythias
Masons
Odd Fellows
Jesus
Mewhborn
Mrs. Kellogg
Elise Edwards
Messrs
J. C. Mell
Jack Hart
George Cox
Good Friday Observed by City Episcopalians
Yesterday the Episcopalians in the city observed Good Friday with services at Eminiannel Church led by Rev. Troy Beatty. A sizable portion of the parish attended as part of the commemorations. The article notes upcoming Easter services with special music and inspiration. At the Catholic Church Father Petit of Atlata will celebrate Mass and deliver a sermon Easter Sunday at 10 o'clock, with special music.
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Eminiannel Church
Troy Beatty
Father Petit of
Atlata
Remains Laid to Rest at Oconee Cemetery
The rector of Emmanuel church assisted in the services and the remains of Mr. Jackson were carried to Oconee cemetery where they were laid to rest with tender and loving hands.
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Emmanuel Church
Jackson
Oconee Cemetery
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Circuit Court For
District of Pennsylvania
Aba
Justice Miller
High Seas
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Grand Jury
DR. Turner
Samuel Chadwick
Great Britain
Walter Jackson
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