University cadets shine under drizzly inspection
An east wind and drizzle accompany Capt Geo H Jameson as university cadets display excellent discipline and readiness. Maj Jon A Atkins praises the battalion drills, signaling corps, and overall efficiency, with three weekly drills and Friday dress parades planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Jameson
Jon, A. Atkins
Signal Corps
Physica
8. B.slack
Slack
M Miilitary
Maj
Atkins
Georgia Alabama Industrial Index reports major merger bets
In its weekly issue the Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index notes a large merger among coal iron and steel firms with Alabama properties valued at about fifty million dollars. The consolidation aims to boost North Alabama capital and upgrade capacity including a plan to double a Gadsden steel plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index
Great Mineral District
Alabama
Towla
Gadsden
Ala
North Alabama
Atlanta
Augusta
Alapaha
Nashville
Morgan County
Decatur
Huntsville
Americus
Newman
Fayette County
Railways in United States Spend Nearly Two Billion in 1910 Expenses
Atlanta reports tally from the Interstate Commerce Commission shows U S railroads spent 1,923,643,653 dollars on operating costs and taxes in 1910. Transport and track maintenance per mile rose, with Southeastern lines highlighting sharper gains in maintenance and equipment costs amid broader freight and passenger growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southeastern States
South
Mr John W Thornton Dies Near Carlton
Mr John W Thornton a prominent Madison county citizen died at his home near Carlton Sunday and was buried at Carlton Baptist church Monday Reverend A W Bussey conducted the funeral services He was a Baptist church member and a successful farmer He leaves a wife and several children He was a brother of D W Thornton of Elbert and has many relatives in Elbert county His death followed several weeks illness with a heart condition
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John W. Thornton
Madison County
Carlton
Carlton Baptist Church
A. W. Bussey
Thornton
The
Baptist Church
D. W. Thornton
Elbert
Athens Lady Receives Cross of Honor in Virginia
On the evening of the 7th in Richmond, the Richmond chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy presented crosses of honor to veterans and descendants. Athens resident Mrs Sallie Aylett Goodwyn, daughter of Colonel Willam Roane Aylett, received the emblem. Also honored was Miss Begsle L. Hoge, daughter of Rev Moses D. Hoge, a noted Athens figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Virginia
Richmond
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Sallie Aylett Goodwyn
Willam Roane Aylett
Company D
53Rd Virginia Infantry
Misa Begsle L. Hoge
Moses D. Hoge
Burial of Babe Williamson at Oconee Cemetery
Yesterday at 11 o clock the burial of two year old Babe Williamson took place at Oconee cemetery following death from diphtheria the evening before. Rev Dr Hill conducted the funeral service at the grave as many relatives and friends offered condolences to Mr and Mrs J N Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Oconee
J. N. Williamson
Dr. Hill
Atlanta Railways Reports Mixed Annual Financials
The Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad filed its annual report via receiver H. M. Atkinson. December to February operating revenues totaled 268,396.20. 228,109.73. and 246,576,228. Expenses were 184,955.21. 181,254.96. and 185,989.66, with December and January net surpluses 37,715.45 and 6,547.43. February 6,028.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
H. M. Atkinson
United States Court
Weir vs Empire Insurance Co Dismissed In Clarke Court
Mrs Annie Weir widow of the county sheriff had her case against Empire Insurance Company dismissed yesterday in the Clarke County Superior Court. The suit moved through the court system from the lower court to the supreme court and back, ending in dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Weir
Empire Insurance CO
Empire Tnsurance Company
Ister
Supreme Court
Clarke
Campaign Against Men Appearing In Feminine Costume at Princeton
Controversy at Princeton over men playing girls in campus productions with girls in four roles in the English Club play and many in the Triangle Club cast. The Daily Princetonian criticizes, while the Princeton Tiger defends the lighthearted, good natured nature of the performances noting occasional traces of effeminacy but denying promotion of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Princetonian
Princeton Tiger
New York
Triangle
Triangle Club
Cynthia
Cyrus McCormick
Chicago
G. W. Bunn, Jr
The
Tiger
Clarke County Jury Refuses Divorce Verdict in Gray v Gray
In Clarke county superior court a jury yesterday declined to grant a divorce to Celestia Gray from her husband William S Gray. After hearing the cruel treatment plea, the jurors returned a verdict against the plaintiff, a result noted as unusual in local court circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Gray
Celestia Gray
W. 8
Two Big Civil Settlements Quiet Athens Court Calendar
Two major cases in Clarke superior court, Malcolm vs Athens Manufacturing Co and Griffyn and Welch vs the same defendant, were settled out of court in an amicable manner regarding cotton transactions. The proceedings, if carried to trial, would have consumed the entire day. The calendar had no other business, so the court adjourned early except for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Y' Lay
Malcolm
Athens Manufacturing Company
Griffyn & Welch
Jail Docket To Be Called Early Judge Brand
Judge Brand will call the jail docket soon after the superior court opens to hear in jail defendants and their attorneys. He aims to clear prisoners quickly to save county expense and protect defendants from unnecessary confinement whether in dock or guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
Superior Court
Revival Socials Begin After Easter Cotillion Series
Revival festivities resume after Easter with a cotillion next Wednesday honoring Lucy Cobb's fair students. Nearly all Lucy Cobb and Athens scholars are expected, with tickets going on sale soon and a posted guest list. The Freshman club opens the post-senten season at Dupree hall on the 17th, followed by Alpha Tau Omega on the 21st and Kappa Alpha Sigma Nu arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Cobb
Lucy Coles
Athens
Dupree Hall
Thi Alpha Tau Omega
Kappa Alpha
Sigma Nu
Charles Gregory Convicted of Burglary in Superior Court
Yesterday Charles Gregory, a grofi, was tried before Judge Brand in the superior court and found guilty of burglary. He received a two year sentence. It was the first criminal case of the term, with more expected as the grand jury may bring additional matters Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gregory
Grofi
Brand
Dhaby
Leading Lights of Democracy at Indianapolis Meeting
Indianapolis April 12 Many leading Nights of democracy arrived for a meeting and banquet arranged by the National Democratic League of Clubs to celebrate Democratic victories of last November and lay groundwork for 1912. The gathering promises influence on the presidential race with speakers including William J Bryant, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas R Marshal, and others. Governor Harmon of Ohio was invited, along with leaders Foss Burke Folk Peck McCreary McCorkle shaping the campaign keynote lineup.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
National Democratic League of Clubs
William Y. Bryant
Nebraska
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Thomas R. Marshal
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Foss
Massachusetts
Burke
North Dakota
Folk
Four Managers For Western Union In A Few Days
Western Union Telegraph office has seen four managers in as many days. Hodgson Ridley, named to replace the round time operator, takes the post. Previous managers Reaves Wood, McLoraine, Mrs. Mills, and temporary W. W. Murphy all departed or was replaced. Ridley is expected to provide stability and a permanent manager may be established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hodgson Ridley
McLoraine
Reaves Wood
Chicago
W.E. ‘Mills
W. W. Murphy
Augusta
Ridley
Work Begun on Road Headed for Athens
Mr. W C Denny reports from Charlotte that the Oliver Construction company advances the Charlotte and Greenville line with plans to extend to Athens making a long electric railway. He witnessed the gang laying the second rail and a large crew driving rapid progress on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. C. Denny
Charlotte
Oliver Construction Company
Charlotte & Greenville
South Carolina
Oregon Sunday School Delegates Convene In Eugene
Nearly two hundred delegates from Oregon Sunday schools gather in Eugene for the 26th annual convention of the Oregon Sunday School Association. The three day session features six prominent Pacific Coast Sunday school workers on the program for addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sthool Workers
Eugene
Ore
Evangelical Sunday Ethools
Annals
Oregon Sunday School Association
Jay
Pacific Coast
Dr W P Beets Dies. Athens Dentist and Citizen
Dr W P Betts, father of Councilman Batts and longtime Athens dentist, died after several weeks of illness. Death was not expected last night. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Betts
Batts
Athens
Lost Appetite and Hope
A fragment notes a month T where the subject felt better than ever before, indicating a personal improvement in appetite and outlook during that period.
Tribble Introduces Parcels Post Bill
Washington April 12 Congress man Tribble of the Eighth district today introduced a bill to establish a parcels post with restrictions. He would require the post office department to transport on rural routes packages under 85 pounds at 3 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional pound. The plan also creates a general parcels post limited to agricultural and horticultural products across the postal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tribble
Post Office Department
National Irrigation Congress Still Busy
Chicago April 12 Drain the swamp and overflow lands of the United States is a slogan of the National Irrigation congress. The nineteenth annual meeting at Chicago December 5 to 9 will focus on drainage and reclamation, urging federal action and cooperation to reclaim swamp and overflow lands similar to arid land reclamation. Special efforts will push this policy at the Chicago meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia School of Technology
United States
University of Texas
Georgia Tech
University of Virginia
Columbia, University
North
Georgia
Tech
Chicago
National Irrigation Congress
Union
Chisago
South
Middle West
Irrigation Congress
Federal Congress
Reclamation Service
Poultry Association Aims to Benefit City and County
The Southern Poultry Association pledges value to the city and county, promising economic impact and potential development across the region.
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Corps of
University of Georgia
Macon
Savannah
Marion
Butler
Counties
Cairo
Pelham
Broxton
Troy
Birmingham
Palmetto
Griffin
Blakely
Capital News
Banner
Bob Jones
Mr. Jones
Ike
Wade Price
Tennent
Clarence McCutcheon
Tinois
Red Wing
Tris
Windis
Sam Leed
Recorder’s Court
State Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
International Arbitration Board
Loeb
Athens Manufacturing Co
Itnthers
Warren Street
Negro
Western Union
Oregon
W. P. Beets
Peruna
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