Fewer Negro Voters Paid Taxes in Athens Election Debate
A Herald report analyzes tax payments by African American residents, noting fewer this year than last qualify to vote amid a commission government contest. White voters dominate the race, with implications that Negro turnout will not alter the outcome and that the city remains resistant to broader political integration.
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Dedication of Marble Tablet for Alexander H. Stephens Grave
A marble tablet was dedicated to mark the grave of Alexander H. Stephens. The ceremony honored Stephens and noted the historic significance of his final resting place. Local officials attended and spoke of his political legacy and memory.
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Dedication of granite tablet for Alexander H Stephens in Crawfordville
A train from Atlanta to Crawfordville will carry the Gate City Guard and distinguished Atlantans to dedicate a granite tablet honoring Alexander H Stephens late vice president of the Confederacy. Col J E Burke leads the Old Guard. program includes parade, prayers, uncovered tablet, speeches, volley fire, and taps.
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Killarney Girls Open YWCA Lyceum Course
The Killarney Girls headline the YWCA lyceum series at the athletic building tonight at 8 with Miss Rich and an Irish Girls sextette delivering a virtuoso program praised by a veteran lyceum man. Readers are urged to attend the first of five monthly entertainments.
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Criminal Monday Superior Court Opens Jail Case Trials
The Monday session of Superior Court will hear murder cases. Defendants Malcolm Snth and Negro Bush face trial for killings alleged at CK Age location.
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Grand Jury Adjourns for Busy Next Week Session
Grand jury adjourned to Monday for a heavy criminal docket. Murder and felony cases loom with juries drawn. defendants Bush and Malcolm Smith face murder trials. indictments for beer near sale and forged checks noted. Anderson & Davidson v Lyndon on calendar.
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Pictures Made Grand Jury and County Officers Posed
A historical caption notes officials including the grand jury county officers judge and solicitors posing for photographs. The image highlights local government figures in formal attire during a civic event.
Grand jury plans photo in old Iberia court building
After recalling that no further term will be held in the old Iberia court building the grand jury suggested posing for a photo with the judge solicitor and county officers in front of the old structure. The next term will be in the new downtown building.
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Flower Show Has Successful Close
The 1913 flower and vegetable show of the Ladies' Garden Club of Athens concluded with excellent exhibits and top quality arrangements. The display impressed judges and widened local interest in flower and vegetable culture beyond club members.
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Best Bill at the Majestic Week Long Show
Manager Stone brings one of Athens best acts to the Majestic for the week. The McLinns headline with acrobatics, Miss Pauline on violin impresses despite limited rehearsal, and Lowe and Sterling win growing admirers. A coupon offers two 5c seats for children under 15.
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Sealshipt Oysters 50c Quart Fresh Today
Advertisement notes Sealshipt oysters available for 50 cents per quart from Arnold and Abney. List includes vendor names and multiple customer or consignor mentions such as W. A. Fowler, H. J. Langston, H. B. Davis, Thos L. Mitchell, Geo T. Phillips, and many others, indicating a local market or sale lineup.
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Charles Drew Cox
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I. N. Butler
Upson Harper
George W. Burney
Geo. B. Davis
D. J. Evans
S.L. Autrey
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James M. Rogers
W. R. Canning
H. J. Rowe
John W. McElhannon
E. Guy Comer
C. N. Hodgson
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J. C. Haynes
W. H. Phillips
W. F. Black
Rudolph Brandt
Conference of Young Men of the State in Athens
College men of the state will gather in Athens for the annual conference of the Young Men of the State. The meeting, organized by Y M C A, aims to discuss activities and programs.
Seventy-Five to Come College Delegates Gather Here
Athens hosts a five day Young Men’s Christian Association conference in October with delegates from Emory, Mercer, Tech, University of Georgia and others. Speakers include Dr. Weatherford and Dr. Poteat as organizers guide discussions on college life morals Bible study and life decisions.
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Executive Committee Denies Negro Voting Rumor in City
The Anticommission Government League issues a formal denial stating the negro vote has never been discussed at meetings and no effort has been made to influence or secure the black vote in the upcoming election.
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New Athens Postmaster Prep Begins Transition
Yesterday Capt. J. H. Rucker appointed by President Wilson arrived with official documents to assume duties as Athens postmaster. The outgoing postmaster William Fleming handed over the business, with an inspector confirming the transfer. Athens will have a new postmaster this morning as checks are completed.
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Baby Prize Winners Highlight Garden Show
The Ladies' Garden Club exhibit featured a baby show with prizes for John Hudson under one year and Marjorie Snook two years, among many well‑displayed infants. Winners noted, judges wished for more prizes as dozens of babies were entered, with thanks to participating mothers.
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