Atlanta Considers City Run Telephone System
Atlanta officials discuss creating a municipal telephone plant by acquiring the Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company. A special committee would study legal steps, with the city potentially buying the property and assuming bonds, aiming to lower rates and fund city wiring for street lighting and emergency alerts.
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Atlanta
J. N. Nutting
Suhward
Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company
Nutting
Young Man On Trial For Murder In Maryland Case
Norman Bruce McCleary, a young man from a good family, is arraigned in Rockville Maryland for the alleged murder of Mrs Nannie B Henry of Hagerstown. The case stems from the August killing found in her home and involves Miss Lupab Heary, Henrys daughter. McCleary denies guilt and claims a confession was coerced while preparing his defense.
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Rockville
Seeerinee
Wes Beau
Norman Bruce McCleary
Nannie B. Henry
Hagerstown
Misa Tapeh Heary
McCleary
Washington, D. C
Walter
Lupab Heary
Henry
General Teacher Licensing Exam Set for June Dates
County Supt T H Dorler reports the state general examination for teaching licenses will be held in various counties on Friday and Saturday June 13 and 14. The exams are for applicants seeking licensure to teach in the state’s common schools.
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T. H. Dorler
State Educational Department
Court Holds Unusually Short Session Yesterday
Yesterday morning court met at the regular time and adjourned in about two hours. Motions and sanctions were disposed of quickly. The two sessions were records for brevity and efficiency.
War on the Gypsy Palmists Begins in Atlanta
Atlanta officials led by Councilman Claude Ashley move to curb gypsy fortune tellers and palmists citing morals concerns. An ordinance to severely regulate tents and clairvoyants is planned amid previous $100 annual licenses to be collected by city and state.
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Atlanta
Claude UL. Ashley
Ashley
Council
Comer Postmaster Appointment In Georgia Discussed
Hon Samuel J Tribble suggested John B McKenzie for Comer postmaster with the president likely to confirm. H M Bird has been postmaster for years and Bird and McKenzie married sisters.
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Samuel J. Tribble
John 8. McKenzie
Comer
Senate
H. M. Bird
Mr. McKensie
Colbert Citizens Visited by Local Figures Yesterday
Mesars J. R. P. Thompson and H. C. Hardeman visited Colbert yesterday morning on business. Thompson noted convicts are building a road from Colbert to the Athens road at the Ware old place, promising a level route to Colbert and two fine roads to the railroad once completed, about seven and a half miles.
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J. R. P. Thompson
Colbert
H. C. Hardeman
Two New Depots for Town of Lawrenceville
Athens parties from Lawrenceville said the town will gain two new railroad depots in the coming months. Seaboard will construct a modern brick station with long awaited public facilities. Southern will build depots for the line to Duluth.
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Athens
Lawrenceville
City
Seaboard
Southern
Duluth
Keeping Construction Work Going On Sunday
Elberton Ga April 15 The railroad bands hauled cross ties and other necessities for the railroad last Sunday A number of local boys rode the Elberton and Eastern to the camp above Dry Fork Creek They stayed when the train halted but found their places and hopped off to return home for dinner and rest The boys say they enjoyed the work and the trip fine
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Elberton
Elberton & Eastern
Dry Fork Creek
Trin
Georgia College of Agriculture proves farming pays in Georgia
Georgia state college demonstrations show strong profits across crops and clubs. A graduate reports 4512 in earnings and a college farm netting 2258 in 1912, with dairy, corn and cotton gains. Tomato club girls earned about 700 per acre, while corn and cotton demonstration yields vastly exceed state averages.
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Georgia State College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Tomato Club
Best-looking corn not always best seed, Georgia tests show
College farm tests find one ear yielded 70 bushels per acre while another of the same variety yielded 144 bushels. Differences of 87 to 70 bushels per acre appear in similar ears under equal conditions. Georgia farmers plan plat tests and detasseling to improve seed and yields.
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College Farm
Georgia
Georgia Cattle Industry Pushes Silage for Profit
An article from the Georgia agricultural scene highlights silage as essential to cattle development and profitability. The State College of Agriculture promotes silos, provides plans, and offers farmer assistance while Elberton experiments test feeding approaches and manure value in local markets.
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Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Ing
Elberton
Tennessee
Baltimore
In Court Proceedings Detail Civil and Divorce Actions
Yesterday grand jury met in secret sessions as cases and reports circulated. Civil docket highlighted McDonald versus McLeroy over a large Oglethorpe plantation. today Mrs Thomas versus the G M and SA L railways seeks damages over her husband Dr Thomas's death. multiple divorce verdicts and calendar entries listed for Wednesday April 16 2343.
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Grand Jury
Books Said He Was Dead But Turned Up Smiling at the Desk
A veteran, after years on the pension list, learns he is recorded as dead while still alive. In this county two men share the same initial, causing the error. After neighbors confirm he is living, Mr. Joe Wigley can be reinstated and likely receive this year’s pension.
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States
Joe
Wikley
J. Wigleys
Jack Wigley
Joe Wigley
Orr
Athens YMCA Plans Spark New Association Architecture
The Athens YMCA in process of perfecting a new plant design is expected to revolutionize national association architecture. Architect Hussey of Chicago met with local leaders to review plans for a flexible site prioritizing room, athletic fields, fresh air and sun. Plans may adopt either mission or colonial exterior styles, with funds and committees guiding final decisions and working layouts.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Athens
Hussey
Chicago
Judge urges grand jury on assault with intent to murder
Judge Brand advised grand juries to consider cases of assault with intent to murder carefully to save county money and time. He noted differences in trial requirements between felonies and misdemeanors and suggested charging assault or assault and battery when intent to kill is not clear, to avoid unnecessary indictments.
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Brand
Changel la Barrow to Speak at Y M C A Meeting Next Sunday
Next Sunday afternoon in the Y M C A building the men's meeting will be addressed by Chancellor Barrow of the University on the healing of Naaman. He is known for speaking on a point and will be followed by Mr. Dobbins, a Presbyterian evangelistic worker, and a returning quartet from the theological seminary. Also noting the Winterville social as Miss Anna Belle Griffith wed Mr William Russell Haynes at the Methodist church with a large attendance and a decorated altar, ushers, and a serenade.
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Barrow
University
Naaman
Dobbins
Theological Seminary
Winterville
Anna Belle Griffith
Tom Edwards
Athens
Copenhagen
Lori Etralice
Empnet Eene
R. ©. Smith
Gainesville
Inquiry on dairy cow price based on production data
Evaluation of a high class dairy cow's value uses production figures from a ten month isolation period. The cow yielded 7,215.1 pounds of milk at 5.57 percent butter fat, selling milk at 40 cents per gallon for $335.58. Calf sold for $50 and manure valued at $30. Total gross income $415.55. Feed and pasturage $58.74. Labor and other expenses $60. Total expenses $106.74. Net profit estimated at 309 on conservative basis.
Judge Brand Uses Arab Tale On Liquor's Effects In Prohibition Charge
Judge Brand advised the grand jury on enforcing prohibition laws using a vivid Arab tale of Satan, Sin, and Death shaping the fate of a drunken man. The speech followed by social mentions of wedding guests and local visits, noting Judge Brand's counsel and various names in attendance.
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Grand Jury
Brand
Satan
Paradise
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GA. State College OF Agriculture
Andrew M. Soule
Central of Georgia Railroad
John R. Fain
Thomas Vs. G
M. Railway & SA. L. Railway
Esday's
Changella Barrow
Georgia Cow
P. Jarnagin
Barlog
Les
Florie Dunlap
Washington
Joe Eidson
Rufus Bidson
Ed Bidson
Bishop
Joe Griffith
Ben Griffith
Bart Griffith
Geo, D. Thomas
Arnoldsville
Nellie Smith
Thomas
Carrie Carter
Crawford
Wicrie Dunlap
State Normal School
Jaynes
R. O. Smith
Rev
Lovie Winter
W.A. Dunlap
Hayes
Wil
Z C. Hayes
Beulah Martin
Raymond Martin
Thomas Edwards
Daniela and
Martin
Tom Eider
W. J. Thornton
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