Campus RAH RAHs Elect 1912 Officers at UGA
Freshmen at the University of Georgia elected H. L. Brown as president and HH. H. Bond as vice president for 1912 18. Billy West was named secretary treasurer, Berry Newton poet and Sorrells historian. News covers campus activities, alumni plans, Rhodes scholarship prep, and a car accident injury to William Sparks.
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H. L. Brown
Hall County
HH. H. Bond
Madison County
Billy West
Athens
Berry
Moonshine crackdowns and local notices in Dahlonega region
Frank Frix bound over for violating internal revenue laws. Gainesville officers destroyed four distilleries in the county while Stegal and Grizzle wrecked two more. West Lingerfelt acquitted on distilling charges, Reid Lemly’s shooting rumor lingers, and Rabun county dealer Mrs Walls faces a $1,000 fine or exile after renewed liquor convictions.
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Dahlonega
Frank Frix
Worley
Gainesville
Chestatee
Etowah
Walls
Rabun County
Jones
Georgia
Baptist Church
Baseball notes from the season roll call
Pitcher Bedient of the Red Sox has 15 wins in 22 starts. Cubs' Larry Cheney shows solid form for the West Siders in the Championship series. Boston Nationals president Gaffney bans exhibitions. Eddie McLane quits Brockton to become a shoe salesman. Jersey City drops in standings after leading the International League. Yuvtin Brush of the Giants involved in a car collision with driver Joseph Wood named. Smoky Joe Wood expected to push the Giants in the World Series. Jeff Tesreau of the Giants regains form after a slow spell. Pirates post strong hitting in four games at Philadelphia: 34 runs 62 hits 1 error in 150 chances. Maranville impresses as Braves' new shortstop, pleasing Boston fans. Clark Griffith plans bonuses for Washington players. Hal Chase struggles to hit for average, yet remains a quality fielder. Sox have beaten Washington New York Detroit Cleveland but not their former mates. Eddie Cicotte of the White Sox links with strong pitching. Naps keep firing, aiming for pennant after shaky starts. A New York scribe lists top ten baseball disappointments of the year and names Cardinals Browns Naps Athletics Phillies and players O Toole Willis Chalmers Gainor and Bender.
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New York
Cardinals
Browns
Naps
Atheltics
Phillies
Marty O’toole
Joe Willis
George Chalmers
del Gainor
Chiel' Bender
Atlanta closes red light district after years
The Atlanta police chief orders the closure of the city's red light district effective Sunday morning. A police cordon will seal each active house and entry will be barred. Officials acknowledge the move may not solve the social problem and fear women may disperse to other parts of the city. Chief Beavers acted on his own initiative to enforce the law.
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Atlanta
Red Light
Beavers
Council
Queer Atlanta Preacher Imitates John the Baptist
Wesley Newbern calling himself the wandering messenger of the word of God appears in Atlanta in camel hair like garb, bareheaded with long hair and beard, sandals and khaki robes. He preaches a blend of Christianity and the simple life, denounces modern city life as a Babylonia jungle, praises poverty, and travels widely returning to Atlanta after seven years away.
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Atlanta
John the Baptist
Wesley Newbern
Pedestrians in Atlanta Urged to Follow Simple Street Rules
A traffic officer warns that Atlanta pedestrians often ignore safety rules. He cites crossing mid block, stepping from curbs, and walking behind streetcars as deadly habits. Chief Beavers considers simple rules to reduce risk and protect pedestrians.
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Atlanta
New York
Gotham
Beavers
Jim Woodward May Beat Them at Own Game
Atlanta readers learn that Jim Woodward faces the city’s majority voting rule and historic statutes aimed at limiting his powers. The piece notes laws crafted to outmaneuver him, including a minimum fine and sentence threshold that constrained mayoral pardons and remissions.
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Jim Woodward
Atlanta
Recorders
Athens Awning Regulation Ordinance Adopted
City of Athens Georgia adopts an awning regulation requiring wall attachment no street posts and a minimum seven feet six inch sidewalk height. Existing awnings below height must be raised within sixty days under city engineer supervision. Violations incur penalties as stated in City Code section 299.
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Athens
Georgia
City of
Roosevelt Visits Georgia As Political Foe To Roosevelts
AtlantaSept25 Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Georgia in October and faces a cool reception from white voters who supported Woodrow Wilson and Taft. The piece notes Roosevelt’s shift from beloved Southern guest to opposed national figure, with Democratic support for Wilson and Taft aligned regular Republicans, while few rooseveltists remain. The article also mentions Columbia University School of Journalism opening with a program focusing on practical writing and later newsroom training.
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Atlanta
Theodore Roosevelt
Georgia
Uncle Remus
The
Conservation Congress
Martha Berry
Rome
School OF Journalism
New York
Columbia University
Joseph Pulitzer
New School
Woodrow Wilson
Henry S. Jackson
Taft
Roosevelt
American Hospital Association Meeting Opens in Detroit
The annual gathering of the American Hospital Association begins in Detroit with physicians and hospital superintendents from the United States and Canada in attendance. Topics include nurse training, hospital management efficiency, and cooperation with organized charities.
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Detroit
Mich
American Hospital Association
United States
Canada
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Praised By Two Women
Covington Missouri and Brownsville Indiana readers report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Jenni Green says monthly hemorrhages no longer keep her bedridden and her back weakens. Mrs O M Cine says doctors advised surgery yet she recovered strength and health with the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Green
Covington
Jennie Green
Covington, Mo
Brownsville
Ind
Pipc Eek
Mrs. O. M. Cine
S. Main St
Georgia Railroad schedule from Athens to Athens
Train times listed for the Georgia Railroad in Athens show No. 60 at 7:20 a.m. No. 61 at 9:15 a.m. No. 52 at 9:45 a.m. No. 63 at 1:25 p.m. No. 62 at 4:05 p.m. No. 55 at 8:65 p.m. The note mentions Athens and Augusta as endpoints or via points in Eastern time.
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Athens
Aarti
Michigan Democrats Gather for State Convention in Grand Rapids
Michigan Democrats assemble in Grand Rapids as predictions of November success energize delegates from every county. The convention will finalize the state ticket adopt a platform and map a statewide campaign. Woodbridge N Ferris will address the gathering along with other party leaders.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Woodbridge
Freeman Burns Tapped by Critics as Rising Heavy
Western critics pick Freddie Burns of Indianapolis as a rising heavyweight. Al Palzer remains unsigned with manager Tom O Brooke and plans a farm retirement after contract expiry. Brown of New York posts a $200 forfeit with the Clave t and A to guarantee his appearance.
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Freddie Burns
Indianapolis
al Palzer
Tom O’brooke
Will
Hiss Farm
O'Rguiks
KO. Browh
New York
the Clavet
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