Amherst College overhauls degree system and Greek emphasis
Amherst College announces radical reforms after the Memorial of the Class of 1885. The bachelor of science is to be abolished after three years, leaving only the bachelor of arts with doubled science requirements and extended language study. Admission and graduation standards rise, and college athletics and cultural activities are tightened to fit a 500 student cap. A visiting Greek scholar from Oxford, Gilbert Murray, will lecture and assist teaching.
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Amherst
Mass
Amherst College
Jaen
Cilbert Murray
Oxford University
Good Roads Meeting Promises Big Day in Elbert County
Elberton Ga June 30 a good roads meeting is planned with August 17 set as a day to stimulate interest. A U S government road expert will address the gathering and assist road authorities in building good roads. State Geologist S W McCallie will also attend and a large crowd is expected making it a red letter day.
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Elbert
Elberton
Aniguat
United States
S. W. McCallie
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Athens Mother
Mrs. Glennie Marlow of 243 S Jackson St Athens Ga testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her seven year old daughter of serious kidney disease and kept her in good health since. She also notes personal relief from kidney weakness and urges others to try the remedy sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Athens
Dean
Tost
Glennie Marlow
S. Jackson St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Doan
Judge Speer Resists Barbecue for Macon Jurors
In Macon Georgia on June 20 Judge Speer wins his point against a planned barbecue for twelve jurors who acquitted Hawkinsville officials of peonage. The jurors still plan to travel to Hawkinsville on July 4 despite warnings, while lawyers call the stance untenable. Diarrhea remedy ad follows.
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Judge Speer
Macon
Wiliam E. Chauncey
Luke DuPree
John Ross Rogers
Joab Horne
Hawkinsvile
Hawkinsville
Judge Speers
Elbert Institute in Session in Elberton Georgia
Elbert County Institute in Elberton is in session for the week with Prof. Merrell of Athens in charge. Prof E C Branson of the state normal spoke Monday and Miss Celeste Parish spoke Tuesday on the school as a social center. State Superintendent Brittain spoke today as teachers attend, making for a profitable and pleasant week.
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Elberton
Elbert County Institute
Merrell
Athens
E. C. Branson
State Normal
Celeste Parish
Brittain
Railroads lease lines to reach Gulf via C and O and Seaboard
A Spartanburg meeting announced that the Carolina and Clinchfield and Ohio, leased by Chesapeake and Ohio and Seaboard Air Line, will provide through trains from Chicago and other midwest points to southern Gulf destinations. The Clinchfield line will extend 40 miles to Kinghorn City, connecting with C and O, with Seaboard already linking at Hostock.
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Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Spartanburg
S. C
Carolina and Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Chesapeake and Ohio
Seabord Air Line
Chin
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Middle West
Clinchfield Road
Middle’ West
Cumberland Corporation
Clinchfield Railroad
More powers asked by railroad board in annual report
The Georgia state railroad commission sent its annual report to Governor Brown and then to the assembly. It urges higher funding for inspection, expanded jurisdiction over track scales, grade crossing elimination, through bills of lading, cross-carrier freight acceptance, rate misquoting penalties, freight overcharges remedies, stock and bond issuance control, and eminent domain power over power plants serving any number of patrons.
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Brown
Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Georgia
Corporation on Trial in Jersey City Conspiracy Case
A conspiracy case against United Contractors Corporation proceeds to trial in Jersey City. Officers are charged with paying dividends from funds raised by selling stock in several subsidiary companies.
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Jersey City
N. J
United Contractors Corporation
Ash
State Election Returns in Georgia Fumble and Basket Tale
Georgia officials canvassed returns showing Hoke Smith 75 163 votes for governor and Joseph M Brown 15 895. Other offices listed. the Dade county seal issue resolved after returns sent to Washington. Three African American carriers and a collapsing 40 year old clothes basket carried the file into the hall, prompting Clerk Boifeuillet to liken it to a one horse shay.
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Atlanta
Senate
House of Representatives
Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Tressurer
William J. Speer
William A. Wright
Philip A. Cook
Thomas S. Felder
Fulton County
Walter McElreath
Comptroller's Office
Dade County
T. J. Fuller
United States
Georgia
Hall of Representatives
House
Howeer
John T. Boifeuillet
Farmer's wife in Durham praises Cardui Home Treatment
Mrs. J. M. Shepherd of Durham says she is a farmer's wife with a heavy load of chores and credits Cardui with enabling her to work again after four months of inability. She urges other women with womanly trouble to try Cardui at home, noting its vegetable composition and gentle safe action.
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Durham
N. C
Cardus
Savannah Officials Pass Ordinance on Hotels and Cafes
Savannah officials adopt a city ordinance requiring permits to operate hotels restaurants cafes and related public eating houses. The Health Officer will inspect sites issue permits revoke with notice and hearings and enforce sanitary standards for kitchens floors storage ventilation and washing facilities. Violations carry fines up to 50 and up to 30 days in jail. The ordinance takes effect July 1 1911 and repeals conflicting laws.
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Savannah
City of
Board of Sanitary Commissioners
Board of ‘Sanitary Commissioners
Savanah
Chamberlains Liniment Offers Quick Soreness Relief
Advertises Chamberlains Liniment for sprain care with instructions to keep quiet and apply freely. Claims to remove soreness and restore parts to healthy condition. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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Louisiana
Little
Massachusetts College
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U. 8
BIG Good Road Meet
Elbert Institute
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Corporation ON Trial
J. R. Crane
Mr. Crane
E. L. Hill
Linton Spring Water Co
J. R. Crane & Co., Mgrs
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