Senate to vote on Georgia governor appointments in heated session
The Senate judiciary committee is expected to report favorably on five gubernatorial appointments including University of Georgia trustees and the Athes city court solicitor. A fierce Monday executive session is anticipated as sentiment runs strong against confirmation, with longtime politics and connections shaping the vote.
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Atlanta
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
University of Georgia
Athes
Judiciary Committee
Felker
Monroe
McDaniel
W. J. Barrett Hurt After Fall at Barberville Mill Dam
Friends of W. J. Barrett report the Barberville resident was shaken and had a shoulder injury from a fall from the mill dam wall. Despite the dramatic scene, no bones were broken and injuries were not as serious as first feared.
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W. J. Barrett
Barberville
Philadelphia Quakers Defeat Detroit Tigers 11 to 3
Philadelphia gains a decisive 11 to 3 victory over Detroit as Plank and Thomas star for the Phillies. Detroit struggles with three runs, two costly errors, and holds first place by a whisker while Tyrus Raymond Cobb and teammates face tougher future tests. Georgia observers in Athens include John Welch Floyd Foster Andrew Erwin Walter Pitner and Capt. Rucker watching Derrick and Cobb.
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Philadelphia
Quakers
Detroit Tigers
Phillies
Tigers
Plank
Thomas
Detroit
Ed LaFitte
Lelands
Covington
Stanage
Tyrus
Georgia
Messrs
John Welch
Floyd Foster
Andrew Erwin
Walter Pitner
Capt. Rucker
University Town of
Athens
Derrick
Cobb
Meeting of Musicians Local No. 513 This Afternoon
This afternoon at the W. O. W. hall a special meeting of Musicians Local No. 513 will be held. Members are urged to attend on time. An admittance examination to the W. O. W. will be conducted.
Barrett Seen Out Among Friends on City Streets
Mr. Barrett was spotted out with friends along the city streets yesterday, amid casual socializing and evening crowds.
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Mr. Barrett
Smith wanted Brown to ask him before he ran for gov
Atlanta July 29. Georgia politics center on Governor Hoke Smith’s successor with supporters seeking a candidate. Former State Treasurer J Pope Brown and Judge Richard B Russell loom. Brown allegedly sought Smith’s counsel before a Waycross speech but was told to confer first. Brown may campaign independently. Smith’s allies favor no fresh candidacy. Governor Brown weighs entering race. senate appointments stall as judiciary fights delay.
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Brown
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
J. Pope Brown
Pope Brown
Waycross
Dacy
Richard B. Russell
State Court of Appeals
Russell
Governor Smith
Court of Appeals
Jos M. Brown
Senate
State Senate
Georgia
Dr Peacock Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Dr D L Peacock is convalescing and gaining strength rapidly after an appendicitis operation. It will be several weeks before he resumes his medical practice.
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D. L. Peacock
For Sale 1000 Acre Farms in Oconee Wilkes Counties
Real estate dealer J. P. Wise offers 1000 acres of farms in Oconee and Wilkes counties for sale at a bargain for sixty days. Flexible terms and ability to subdivide into smaller parcels available. Write or visit Bogart, Georgia.
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Oconee
Wilkes Counties
Bogart
J. P. Wise
Rifle Contest Opens At Atlanta Range July 31
Atlanta Georgia July 29 Rifle competition in Georgia starts Monday morning July 31 at the Atlanta range near Fort McPherson. Teams from state organizations compete to select fifteen riflemen for Camp Perry Ohio August later. The camp opens tomorrow with officers named by Acting Adjutant General W G Obear.
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Georgia
Fort McPherson Barracks
Camp Perry
Ohio
W. G. Obear
Wedness
Obear
Mack E. Laird
A. P ON. G. Ga
Col
M. J. O'Leary
First Infantry
Brunswick
Frank A. Dunn
W. M. Wilder
4Th Battalion
Infantry
Albany
Fay Wilson
Cavalry
H. K. Kiecklighter
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United States Senate
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Atlanta Range
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