Who Will Be Chancellor Of State University
The University of Georgia Board of Trustees meets at 9:30 this morning to consider electing a chancellor of the diversity. Names like DeWitt Landrum, Col. Charles M. Snelling, Prof J. S. Stewart, and Judge Andrew J. Cobb are mentioned, but none are candidates. Many expect postponement of any election to a later date. Georgia awaits the board's decision.
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Dr. Landrum
Atlanta
Col. C. M. Snelling
Andrew J. Cobb
University of Georgia
de W OW Landrum
Charles M. Snelling
Athens
J. S Stewart
Georgia
Board of Trustees
Rockefeller backs Bryan for Democratic nomination
John D. Rockefeller's national attorney publicly declares support for William Jennings Bryan for the next Democratic presidential nominee. Kline, a Standard Oil attorney, says Bryan will be the Democratic candidate and likely elected, noting Rockefeller’s shift from GOP ties and past support for McKinley.
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Bryan
Kline
Tie
White House
McKinley
Standard
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Baseball scores and parish notes from Memphis to New Orleans
Baseball results list various teams and players across Memphis Shreveport Little Rock New Orleans and Atlanta with partial scores and names. A note mentions a forfeit by New Orleans due to umpire Kennedy and players Jordan and Fox. Catholic Mass by Father Murphy in Atlanta followed by a sermon to Morrow. Also a report that Lon Murray of Commerce visited Athens yesterday.
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Evers
New Orleans
Gae
Kennedy
Jordan
Fox
Father Murphy
Atlanta
Mayors Return From Augusta for Georgia League Meeting
Mayor Dorsey, Mayor pro tem Mc Mahan, Aledimian Lipscomb and City Attorney West returned yesterday from Augusta where they attended the Municipal League of Georgia Mayors meeting. Citizens commend their effort in bringing the convention to Athens next year with a splendid program planned for the entertainment of visiting mayors including a trip from Athens to Tallulah Falls and an event by the Chamber of Commerce during their stay.
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Dorsey
Shurley Guilty of Manslaughter in Georgia Judge's Sentence
Atlanta June 15 J Walter Shurley found guilty by a jury in the superior court civil division as voluntary manslaughter in the killing of James M Thompson. Judge Roan sentenced him to six years in the penitentiary. Shurley wept and pleaded for leniency. his counsel plans an appeal. The judge noted the case and the dangers involved, but stated a lenient sentence could be possible with good behavior.
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Atlanta
J. Walter Shurley
Superior Court
James M. Thompson
Roun
Shurley
J.C. Clark
Spradlin
Tris
Lean
le Sethed
Roan
Thompson
Presbyterians to Hold Regular Church Services
The Presbyterians will conduct regular services tomorrow morning at eleven and tomorrow night at eight thirty at the church on Hancock Avenue.
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Hancock Avenue
Real candidate James M. Smith speaks to Royston crowd
Hon. James M. Smith addressed about six to seven hundred at College Hall Royston Ga with Bowersville band leading a march to the venue Col Bond introduced the speaker who spoke on school aid and tax policy and supporters urged him to continue campaigning He planned to travel to Hartwell tomorrow for a noon speech and to Bowersville tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock
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Royston
James M. Smith
Franklin County
B.L. Bond
College Hall
Col. Smith
Bowersville
Vic Col. Smith
Hartwell
Sphinx Banquet Opens University Commencement Week
The Sphinx banquet at the Mortons on Hill Street marked a grand start to commencement season. Guests included Prof. and Mrs. Hooper, Col. and Mrs. Snelling, Chancellor Barrow, and many others, with lavish table settings of glass and silver, white roses, Queen Anne's Lace, and purple ribbons. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lee were noted guests staying with local hosts during the event.
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University
Fred Morton
Hill Street
Hooper
Col
Snelling
Park
Chancellor Barrow
Camilla McWhorter
Mary Gerdine
June Lyndon
Mary Lou Phinizy
Susie Barrow
Margaret Ladyson
Leone Ladson
Sara Gerdine
Annie Wells
John C. Lee
Augusta
W. J. Reeples
Panhellenic Dance Shines With Lights And Color
The first commencement dance at Deupree Hall dazzled with incandcent rope lighting and red bunting forming a canopy over colorful gowns. Visiting guests included Misses Phinizy Young er Wells Hunt Jones Yancey Gregory Wells Boykin and Lawson. Annie Glenn Johnson visits. Pattie Asbury Nell Kemmer attend. Max Michael returns from Columbia University for vacation. Also note Early Risers laxative ad by Orr Drug Co.
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Mary Lou Phinizy
Augusta
Cora Younger
Richmond
Annie Wells
Baltimore
Cora Hunt
Pensacola
Mamie Jones
San Francisco
May Lou Yancey
Rome
Gregory
Lumpkin
Cora Wells
Nashville
Boykin
Chattanooga
Lawson
Athinta
Hoke Smith to Speak at Moss Warehouse Skating Rink
This afternoon at 2:30 Hon Hoke Smith a gubernatorial candidate will address Clark and adjoining counties on campaign issues. An invitation committee has reserved seats for ladies and invites their attendance. Smith arrives in the city this morning and will be met at the depot by a supporters delegation.
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Ent
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Smith Diseu
Moss Warehouse
Clayton Street
Hoke Smith
Clark
Committee On Invitation
Smith
Frisco Fund Distribution Plan Proposed by Bartnett
San Francisco June 15 W J Bartnett vice president of the Western Pacific railroad and a member of the commission of forty sent to Washington to appeal for the loan to rebuild San Francisco has offered a plan for distributing the fund He favors using money to buy furniture for refugees and to relieve sufferers as intended by contributors He believes disbursing the funds will stimulate the community establish many businesses relieve bank pressure and aid the mercantile sector
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San Francisco
W. J. Bartnett
Western Pacific Railroad
Washington
Congress
Bartnett
Large New Depot for the Gate City
Atlanta, Georgia reports the Louisville and Nashville railroad will start a new five story terminal at Piedmont avenue and Waverly place with a projected cost of 230000. Permit was granted by Building Inspector Pittman and the contract has been let. The structure will house freight offices and become a headquarters for several railroad officials.
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Atlanta
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Piedmont Avenue
Waverly Place
Pittman
Honor Memory of Hendrik Hudson Celebration Set
New York June 15 Plans for the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudsons river exploration and the 100th anniversary of steam navigation by Robert Fulton solidified at the Hudson Fulton celebration committee meeting. The week of September 20, 1909 was chosen for the event, replacing a temporary worlds fair with a lasting commemoration.
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New York
Henry Hudson
Robert Fulton
Stewart L. Foodford
Seaboard President in Athens on inspection tour
Seaboard Air Line Railroad President Walker visited Athens to inspect Seaboard property and discuss route tapping Gainesville Midland. He toured with Chamber of Commerce President Michael and agreed to a carriage ride but limited time prevented a full reception. Military Day at University of Georgia featured cadet drills athletic events and prize competitions ending with refreshments at Denmark Hall.
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Walker
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Seaboard
Gainesville
University of Georgia
Athens
Kimbrough
Denmark Hall
D. C. Barrow
Banker’s Wife Killed by Auto in Kansas City Crash
Mrs C H Hatterson wife of the Bankers Trust president was instantly killed when a large automobile carrying her husband, daughter and driver L A Phillips collided with two trolley cars at Fifth and Harrison streets.
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Kansas City
C. Hatterson
Bankers’ Trust Company
L. A. Phillips
Fifth
Harrison Streets
Georgia Mayors Name Officers of League of Municipalities
Augusta June 15 The League of Georgia Municipalities elected officers led by President L H Chappell Columbus and vice presidents Herman Myers Savannah E M Smith McDonough T W Cochran Barnesville J A Simms Richland Bridges Smith Macon as secretary treasurer Also announced train rates Athens to Asheville and return 6 85 for travel June 26 27 28 1906 Final ticket date July 10 1906 and rates Athens to Atlanta 244 with June 18 19 sales Final limit June 22 1906 Further details from Gen Agent R W Sizer Clayton Street Macon
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Augusta
League of Georgia
L. H. Chappell
Columbus
Herman Myers
Savannah
E. M. Smith
McDonough
T. W. Cochran
Barnesville
J. A. Simms
Richland
Bridges Smith
Macon
National League
Conference of Young People’s Missionary Association
Asheville
N. C
Athens
Atlanta
R. W. Sizer
Clayton St
Michael Bros Stock-Reducing Sale Promises Bargains
Michael Bros. Company announces a stock reducing sale with wholesale prices on shirts and collars. Discounts include stock collars 25 to 65 cents, white shirt waist pieces and suits heavily reduced, Turkish towels at 3.25 per dozen, and fabrics from 10 to 20 cents per yard. Sale highlights strong reductions across garments and linens.
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Dimities
Batiste
Michael Bros. Company
Five Dollar Bill Giveaway in Athens Deal
On Monday a well known Athens resident will have a five dollar bill ready in his pocket. Anyone who says the phrase Patronize the Empire Laundry to him will receive the five dollar bill. The promotion requires simply uttering the words to claim the prize.
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Athens
Empire Laundry
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