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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

Page

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Warner Hill Defends Railroad Neutrality in Georgia Race

Warner Hill answers accusations by Hoke Smith claiming he favored railroads as railroad commissioner. He insists he has been impartial, cites prior rate reductions and U S court actions, and argues Smith slandered him to influence voters. He blames Smith for railroad influence and defends party loyalty amid Democratic primary tensions.

Hoke Smith Atlanta Coop Ieke Smith Tesiad Latangie Jadse Hamilton Southern Racroad Jadse Enoch Callaway Corpor.tien Warner Noa Railroad Commissionr of Georgia Fatze Furtuce Railroad Commission United States Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Freight Bureau Commission Hel Comith-Loa Atlas’ Freight Bureau Hole Smith Smith Joseph M. Brown CaCborn Pope Brown God Secu State Democratic Executive Committee Hamilton McWhorter Democratic Executive Committee Hey Democratic Party

University Commencement Delivers Diplomas at Georgia

The 105th University of Georgia commencement concluded with senior exercises and diploma awards. Disappointed attendees missed Hon. Hamilton Wright Mabie, while seniors Feidelson and Giles spoke on democracy and optimism. Various prizes were awarded to students including Goldstein, McDonald, and Mixon among others.

University of Georgia Hamilton Wright Mabie Mabie Charles N. Feidelson Savannah Messare Jesse G Giles Kennesaw George P. Whitman Atlanta William H. Lurch Augusta George Hains R. E. Park, Jr R. E . Park, Jr J. K. McDonald Hoke Smith Hon Board of Trustees R. 8. Mixon

Peabody Receives Doctor of Laws From University of Georgia

The University of Georgia trustees confer the Doctor of Laws on George Foster Peabody. Peabody, unaware of the move, was celebrated by a large crowd while Chancellor Barrow noted his lifelong support for the university and declared him one of us.

Peabody University of Georgia George Foster Peabody Barrow Georgia Athens

University of Georgia Commencement and Activities

The Georgia University trustees approve a football resolution and outline graduates in various degrees. Alumni celebrate a vigorous commencement with plans for the year ahead and student parties open the season. A campus lawn gathering honors Miss Louise Tolliver with aatlistic games and refreshments. Faculty discuss rule changes to reduce brutality, aligning with Southern Intercollegiate Ethics standards.

Ce Cain Thersity Southern Intercollegiate Ethic Association

Harawa Popular Place Hosts Daily Afternoon Concert

The Harawa popular place presents the Haughey orchestra every afternoon from five to seven. Mer sis Rainwater and Hale, proprietors, praise the orchestra as one of the best in the state and note widespread compliments from patrons and the public.

Haughey Mersis Rainwater and Hale Harawa

Capt E C Cox Struck by Paralysis in Local Illness

The popular Sheu Road conductor Capt E C Cox is seriously ill at his home after a stroke. Many friends hope he recovers and survives the attack.

Capt E. C. Cox Sheu Road Cay

Death near for Athens elder Capt John Williford

Capt John S. Williford, a longtime Athens resident and respected figure, is nearing death after a prolonged illness following a stroke. He is described as barley alive at a late hour last night and death is expected imminently.

John S. Williford Athens

Populists of Georgia Issue a Fiery Address

The Georgia Populist Party, energized by Hoke Smith’s gubernatorial bid, issues a fiery platform to rally members. Chairman Holloway denounces the Democrats, asserts Jeffersonian Populism, urges enrollment, and calls for public ownership as the remedy to trust issues.

Georgia Holloway State House Peoples Party Democratic Party Greorgia Democrats Watson Howell Mr. Smith Jefferson Jackson

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Warner Hill Jerome Michael L. S. Moore F.“S. Colbert C. P. Wilcox Bey J. H. Bradberry Willcox C. P. Wilcoxi C. N Fedelson Horace Russell New York J. J. Hill Walter B. Hill New Yor Daughters of the American Revolution W. J. Bryan Nebraska M. F. Goldstein W. A.shelton W. E. Stone S. Montgomery Robert J. H. DeLoach Robert Ligon McWhorter Georgia Loys iSoscelor of Arts Eas James Hope Cradverry Jesse Des Bruanen Charles Napoleon Feiderson Isaac Henry Fleischman Tomlinson Fort Jesse Glenna Giles George Ma Jimerson Deyl Jones Dyren Sebastian Keith Lansing Burrows Lee Isaac Clarence Levy Hollis Talnace Pope Alexander Wyly Sn Roe Turner Rkolie Jett Ward Phus Parker Watts Bachelor of Scivice David BD. Hodge Austin Hill Barnett Edwin Newton Cobb Cadmus Augustus Dozier William Leonard Erwin Walter Edwin MacDougald Edmund David Byscon Charles Clinton Birchmore Robert Simms Burch William Hamilton Porch Walter W Liam Cureton Oscar Jason Franklin Max Fillmore Goldstein Carnett Andrews Green William Bartlett Hambleton, Jr Carl Morse Herbert Ezekel Roy Lawbert William Jedediah Laney Charles O.C. Harbin Miss Fay George McDorman Louise Tolliver Capt. Williford Principe Peerless Watson
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