Fourth Ward Leads in Hotly Contested Election Today
Athens reports a tightly fought municipal race with polls open 9 AM to 4 PM for mayor and four aldermen. Voter rolls show about 150 names not listed on district books, while precincts include C T Young’s Stables, a Brick House on Thread Street, and the County Court House as polling sites. Officials urge fairness and require managers to swear an oath to administer the election impartially.
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Fourth Ward
County Court House
Notes of interest at State Normal
At the round table Saturday night Mr E K Lazenby spoke on current events and a short story about not revealing worth. The Little Minister was told by Miss Savilla Ward and will be continued next meeting. The Young Livi Literary Society entertained with The Kleptomaniace played by six young ladies. Flora Redd has returned home to Columbus. Jessie Red has recovered. W C Sandeford's daughter visit. Nellie Ward Frierson returned to school. Various members traveled or attended rallies and meetings. dates include Birmingham Alabama and Atlanta. A voting affidavit excerpt appears with 1905 dating and Athens regulatory notes. An AI man is sought to solicit the city of Athens for a line with big money.
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Round Table
E. K. Lazenby
Savilla Ward
Young Livi Literary Society
Wages
Nellie Ward Frierson
Macon
Mr. Earnest
Winterville
Miss Parrish
Southern Association of College Women
Atlanta
University of Georgia Receives New Arms Under Dick Bill
The United States government under the Dick bill furnishes arms to the University of Georgia. The university, via the board of trustees, bonds to the government for keeping the arms, with the bond legally executed yesterday by Chancellor Hill on behalf of the university.
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United States
University of Georgia
University
Board of Trustees
Chancellor Hill
When We Were Twenty One Revival Promises Strong Love Plot
A review lauds the comedy drama for a powerful love story between Phyliss and Dick. The piece emphasizes their destined romance, the strong cast, and a hopeful climax that assures the lovers prevail. The production is expected to draw large audiences next Friday night.
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Phyliss
All Child
Phyllis
A L Shepherds Moving Pictures at the Opera House
Archie L Shepard's Moving Pictures arrives for mati nee and night showings at the opera house on Saturday November 25. The program includes four new sensational features such as The Animal World The Automobile Robbery and The Dog Hero plus The White Caps and travel scenes with new comedies. Floor wax advertised by J L Arnold.
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Archie L. Shepard
Moving Pictures
the Opera House
Paris
London
New York
Rabbi Koplowitz Sets Friday Sermon at City Synagogue
Rabbi I Koplowitz new Jewish leader in the city schedules Friday night service at eight o clock at the synagogue. He will preach on David and Jonathan and invites members of the local Odd Fellows to attend. The sermon is expected to attract both Jews and Gentiles who seek his cultured ministerial message.
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I. Koplowitz
David
Jonathan
Koplowitz
Supreme court limits municipal arrests without warrants in Porter case
Georgia Supreme Court reverses Stewart County conviction of Oscar Porter for assault with intent to murder. Porter was arrested by a Lumpkin town marshal without seeing the crime, on an alleged municipal violation, and fired at the officer as he approached. The ruling cautions that arrests without warrants are improper when the offense is not openly observed.
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Fender
Athens
Georgia
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Superior Court
Stewart County
Evang
Candler
Lamions of Kin
Evans
Stewart Superior Court
Supreme Court
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Lumpkin
Russian Revolt Plans Across Provinces Amid Strikes
Reports from St Petersburg say Reds plan a universal political strike to back revolution as railway strike instability ends. Peasantry in Kharkoff districts pledged not to work for landlords, famine aiding agitation, and soldiers and sailors propaganda to rise. Zemstvo congress in Moscow draws scrutiny over cooperation with government and reforms.
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St Petersburg
Navy
Natio Assembly
Pla
Kharkoff
Athens Chamber of Commerce Views on Freight Relief
Athens Chamber of Commerce receives a reply from Atlanta’s Central of Georgia Railway vice president W Burn. He promises relief next fall as new tracks are laid and land extension funded, urging patience while terminals are upgraded at a cost estimated around 50 000 dollars beyond the 12 000 dollar land purchase. Local firms urged to cooperate and support city privileges for terminal development.
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Central of Georgia Railways
Athens
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