Special Notice and Curiosities from Atlanta
A garbled local page notes that carriers cannot collect subscriptions, with options to pay at the office. It mentions a new story about mercury, a quip about Uncle Hoke, and Miss Elberta’s limited paper mention. The Hearst papers report tension between the president and McReynolds, while a joke about a cold day in June lingers after a grocer dispute. Supreme court upholds a newspaper publicity law requiring sworn circulation statements, as three Russell Sage foundation reps tour Atlanta for a social survey. The piece ends noting Hoke Smith loyalists Gray Arnold and Slick Thompson in Georgia political memory.
Wilson and Smith Loyalists Tighten Georgia Appointments
The Banner denounces partisan political tests for federal offices in Georgia, arguing only candidates loyal to President Wilson and Senator Smith should be considered. It cites opposition to non supporters like Joseph Davis and Pratt Adams, urging broader party unity and criticizing ward politics.
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Wilson
Smith
Georgia
North Georgia
Bacon
South Georgia
Senate
Underwood
Washington
Joseph 8. Davis
Albany
Davis
Pratt Adams
Savannah
United States District Attorney
Tom Eason
Stanley
Dublin
Hughes
Proposal to Change Congress Convening and Terms
Senator John F. Shafforth of Colorado promotes a constitutional amendment to shift presidential terms to the second Monday in January and Senate and House terms to the first Monday in January with two regular congressional sessions. He argues the reform would align officeholders more directly with the people and reduce post election pledges being forgotten.
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John F. Shafforth
Colorado
United States
Congress
Georgia
University Visitors Inspect Georgia Teachings and Facilities
A board of visitors, including a veteran man of affairs, visits the University of Georgia this week to review physical equipment and observe teaching methods. The group examines how the state's top educational institution operates and plans expansion efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Georgia
University aims to fit youth for modern vocations
Commentator praises the University for expanding beyond classical study to meet the age’s vocational needs. He notes universities must grow to prepare students for diverse professions and practical work, aligning education with new calls and fields of activity.
This Date in History and Birthdays
A historical list marks 1646 J Jenks first patent in America, 1672 Peter the Great born, 1782 Crawford killed by Indians near Upper Sandusky, 1847 Franklin perished in Arctic, plus notes on birth anniversaries of Constable and others. Leland Howard born June 11 1857, with accolades and a birthday roll call for several notable figures.
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America
Joseph Jenks
Lynn
Mass
Peter the Great
Russia
John Constable
Col. Crawford
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Sir John Franklin
Arctic
England
William B. Stevens
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bath
Lord Stanky of
Preston
Canada
Servia
Belgrade
Leland
Howard
Rockford
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
American Association For the Advancement of Science
The Chattanooga Reunion Narrative
A writer recalls a May trip from Athens to Chattanooga for a reunion. The six travelers arrive by afternoon, admire banners and decorations, ride Oak Street cars to Highland Park, meet cheering schoolgirls who honor a Confederate veteran, and are hosted at the Ryder home in 1215 Chamberlain Avenue with Ohioan hospitality. A car ride to Missionary Ridge follows.
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Gen. Young
Chattanooga
Athens
Oak Street
Highland Park
Warner Park
Tennessee
Chamberlain Avenue
F. A. Ryder
City
Mrs. Ryder
Ohio
Misionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain Visit and Confederate Reunion Reflections
A detailed account of a Chattanooga visit highlighting Missionary Ridge Trueblood Hill Lookout Mountain and the Lookout War Relic Museum. Describes views across six states the Craven House battlefield at Lookout Mountain social events for Confederate veterans and a playful play by schoolchildren. Mentions Govs Slooper Mann and McCreary and a lengthy Phagan case discussion.
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Bragg
Missionary Ridge
Trueblood Hill
Chattanooga Auditorium
Gov. Slooper
Tennessee
Gov. Mann
Virginia
Gov. McCreary
Kentucky
Gen. Young
Martha
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Point Lookout
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Cumberland Plateau
Henry M. Stanly
Lookout War
Point Rock
Lookout Battlefield
Craven
Geo. Bancroft
Bennett H. Young
South
Warner Park
Hamlen
Moccasin Bend
Isolating Chicken Pox Urged By Georgia Board Of Health
Atlanta experts urge strict care for chicken pox to prevent scarring and spread. Isolation and sanitary measures are essential as the disease is highly contagious, often transmitted through air and contact, especially among children.
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Atlanta
Georgia State Board of Health
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. Rowe
Gubecribera
Carrier Bay
The
Mercury
Uncle Hoke
Hearst
McReynolds
United States Supreme Court
Russell Sage Foundation
Civil” Engineers
Dick Gray
Reud Arnold
Holland
TES
TMIS
Humphry Ward
Richard Strauss
William R. Brooks
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Massachusetts Agricultural College
L. C. Dyer
Missouri
Crawford, Go
Phagan
Rosser
State Health Board
G. W. Farrell
Miller Furniture Co
Colonial Theatre
Harry Wilson
Variety Isle Companion
Prince of
Pilsen
Palmers
Athens Engineering CO
Clayton Street
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
J. C. Hellner
Georgia T Easter
Augu
Mother Gray
Rafeuer
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