Gov elect Joseph M Brown Addresses Jefferson Crowd
Gov elect Joseph M Brown spoke in Jefferson Georgia to a crowded county courthouse and a large reception. A Gainesville Midland depot welcome, a hometown dinner, and civic leaders from Jackson County attended as Brown drew strong applause and enthusiasm.
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Brown
Jefferson
Jefferson, Ga
Joseph M. Brown
Gainesville Midland Depot
Mr. Brown
Court House
Col. P. Cooley
J. B. Randolph Saad
John N. Holder
County of
Jackson
J. N. Ross
Sultan Abdication Rumor Shocks Istanbul Leaders
In Constantinople on April 20 rumors said Sultan Abdul Hamid abdicated, sparking street and lobby unrest. Constitutionalists advance toward the capital with 20 000 to 30 000 troops near Constantinople, while deputies postpone a confidence vote.
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Constantinople
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Russia
Abdul Hamid
Yussef Tzzedin
Constitutionalists
Dedengatch
Huent Pasha
Lfe
Porte
Chamber
Judge G C Thomas to Deliver Memorial Day Address
Judge George C. Thomas of this city will speak in Commerce on Memorial Day about the life and works of Jefferson Davis. He plans a historic and instructive address that honors the Confederate leader and will be regarded as among his best orations.
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Commerce
Will
Jefferson Davis
George C. Thomas
Judge Thomas
Confederacy
Prohibitionists Move On Richmond Virginia Campaign
Richmond Virginia April 20 with ninety of one hundred counties dry the prohibition forces set sights on Richmond Petersburg Newport News Norfolk and Portsmouth the remaining license cities. Campaign opened in Petersburg and tidewater cities aimed at closing saloons and pushing local option votes with a statewide prohibition law as a goal.
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Richmond
Virginia
Petersburg
Newport News
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Lcense
Tidewater
Vision of Immortal Life and Global Church Network
Rev. Dr. John Fair outlines a bold gospel claiming life extension and age defiance. He envisions a mother church in Boston and the expansion to seventy churches in major US cities, then one in every town and village.
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Methusalah
John Fair
New Ilfe
Iife
Dr. Fair
New Lfe
Boston
T Am
United States
Tuberculosis Exhibit Nears Closing in Atlanta
The Taberculents exhibit at Central Congregational Church across from the Carnegie Library in Atlanta urges Georgia residents to visit. The event aims to educate the public on preventing illness and treating the sick, with Tuesday and Wednesday for white visitors and Thursday and Friday for African Americans.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Central Congregational Church
Carnegie Lbrary
Jury verdict in Hawkins murder case returns guilty
The jury found Will Hawkins guilty of murdering his wife in intselty with no recommendation. Foreman J. H. Mealor signed the verdict as foreman. Hawkins heard the verdict without emotion and was returned to jail. Judge Brand will sentence him and set the execution date. Attorneys may appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Will Hawkins
Intselty
J. H Mealor
Brand
Supreme Court
Hull Appointed Receiver for Petropol Firms
Creditors of Victor Petropol filed for voluntary bankruptcy and a receiver. J L Hull was agreed upon by creditors to take over the business including the cafe restaurant and Athenaeum hotel. Hull will operate the enterprises and uphold high standards amid Petropol’s misfortune.
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8. C. Upson
BE. K. Lumpkin
T. F. Greer
J. Tribble
Victor Petropol
J. I. Hull
Athenaeum
Petropol
New Athens rabbi earns praise from congregation
Dr. Blechman, the new rabbi of the Athens Hebrew congregation, impresses members with ability and sacred demeanor. Gentile citizens also meet him and express favorable opinions, foretelling substantial work ahead.
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Blechman
Athens
Prohibition Fight Grows in Texas as Vote Narrowly Missed
In San Antonio April 20 observers report Texas nearly voted dry as prohibitionists express confidence. Plans target an anti treating law and a statewide dry by 2 years with Rev G W Eichelberger leading mobilization in Bexar county and statewide. Five counties may vote on wet or dry this summer.
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Texas
San Antonio
G. W. Etchelberger
Antiquor
Eichelberger
Bexar County
Put His Price On His Kiss
Carl visits with his mother when a friend of hers teases him about staying. The boy replies gravely that a whole boy is worth more than a kiss and asks if a good big kiss would be worth 10 cents. The Delineator for May.
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Carl
Tragic Accidental Shooting Claims Young Girl in County
In Bogart area a ten year old girl, Lille Brown, was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge triggered by a five year old boy, Pierce Daniess. Coroner Weatherly led an inquest returning a verdict of accidental death.
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Bogart
Lille Brown
Pierce
Daniess
Weatherly
President Soule to Visit Spokane for Irrigation Congress
President Soule of the University of Georgia and delegates will attend the 17th National Irrigation Congress in Spokane from August 9 to 14. He notes topics include drainage waterways forestry roads and home-building and may visit Pullman University of Idaho and Portland meetings. The Southern club of Spokane with Congressman Poindexter will help entertain southern delegates.
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Spokane
Wash
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
University of Georgia
Soule
National Irrigation Congress
South
Athens
R. Insinger
Board of Control
The
Irrigation Congress
Georgia
Experiment Station
Pullman
University of Idaho At
Moscow
American Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Portland
Ore
Southern Club of
Poindexter
Wier versus Empire Life policy verdict awarded in Clarke court
Yesterday in Clarke Superior Court Mrs Annie L Wier widow of Sheriff John W Wharfe won a full policy verdict against Empire Life Insurance for alleged lapse in premium. Col Maynard and Shackelford argued for defendants Cobb Erwin represented plaintiffs. Simmonson Chander case settled before jury. Susan Miller received fifty dollars or six months for misdemeanor Addie Oliver fifty five dollars or twelve months for stabbing.
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Clarke Superior Court
Annie L. Wier
John W. Wharfe
Empire Life Insurance Company
Brand
Col. R. le Maynard
Americus
Col
T. J. Shackelford
Athens
Cobb & Erwin
Simmonson Chandier
Susan Miller
Addie Oiiver
Mercer Beats Trinity In Low-Score Conference Clash
Mercer defeated Trinity in a tense game with a two point margin after a strong defensive press in recent outings. The Mercer squad applied pressure throughout and earned another win.
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Mercer
Trinity
Odd Fellows to Celebrate Anniversary in Athens
The Odd Fellows of Athens celebrate the order anniversary with a Monday barbecue at Linton's Spring. Several hundred members are expected to attend the event described as a delightful affair.
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Odd Fellows of
Athens
Linton
Odd Fellows
J W Clayton Dies in Atlanta at Eighty Eight
Mr J W Clayton died Sunday morning at his son's home in Atlanta at age eighty eight after long illness. His remains were taken to Euharlee Georgia for burial and funeral held there Monday. formerly a Athens citizen and prominent contractor, he supervised Moora college building on the University campus and other notable structures. His son George Clayton built the Peabody Library on campus. he was brother in law to Mrs Alice M Towns of this city.
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Atlanta
J. W. Clayton
Clayton
Euharlee
Athens
Moora College
George Clayton
Peabody Library
Alice M. Towns
Reverend Troy Beatty Leaves for Texas
Rev Troy Beatty rector of Emanuel church left for Texas by telegram to nurse his seriously ill mother Mrs Beatty at his sister's home. He is well known in the city where friends hope for her swift recovery.
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Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Texas
Beatty
Absurdit ies of Popular Maxims in Harper s Weekly
A humorous critique of common proverbs mocking “water flows uphill” and “a bird in the hand.” The piece riffs on literal vs figurative meanings with playful quips about birds, sugars, and stock markets, calling for a maxim silence to spare readers from silly sounding adages.
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Harper's Weekly
Wall Street
A Bad Mistake Miss Barrymore Hoodwinks Reporters
At a Boston luncheon Miss Ethel Barrymore recounted a prank she played on reporters over her wedding. A pretty girl claimed a two column story and ten dollars, but was deceived when the blind man game exposed the error. The target was thought to be Uncle Jabez Carpenter but was revealed as Aunt Annie Plummer.
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Ethel Barrymore
Boston
New Orleans
Miss Barrymore
Jabes Carpenter
Jabez Carpenter
Annie Plummer
Cotton Seed Crushers Meet in Athens Adjourns After Two Days
The Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia adjourned after a two day session in Athens. Dr A M Soule Prof M P Jarnagin and Prof R J H De Loach delivered addresses. One hundred forty three visitors attended with many farmers joining the trip. Attendees praised the State College of Agriculture and Hotel Georgian and Athens hospitality.
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Athens
State College of Agriculture
Theater News: New Works and Plans Ahead
A flurry of theatrical announcements lists Weber & Rush burlesque planning, Holcomb's St Elmo adaptation, Cohan & Harris projects, and stars like Maude Adams and Eddie Foy. Details cover premieres, tours, and rights acquisitions with mentions of Lasso Land, The Ghost Breakers, and The Great Mrs Allaway. Athens conventions run through May.
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Eed Weber
Rush
Teddy
Africa
C. N. Bar Lett
Cincinnati
Cohan & Harris
Julan Eltinge
George M. Cohan
Paul Dickey
Charles W. Goddard
Henry B. Harris
George Fuller Golden
Cohan & Harrels
Shuberts
Maude Adams
New York
Tillian Russell
Miss Russell
Long Island
James Callahan
Chicago Baseball Club
Richard Carle
A. H. Woods Thas
The
George W. Ward
Uebler & Co
Miss Philura
Henry Blossom
Eddie Foy
Victor Moore
William Morris
Mr. Foy
Freight
Mr. Moore
Thomas Baghanon
Grace George
Mississippi
Washington
Charles Frohman
Mrs. Alloway
Douglas Murray
London
Frohman
United States
Smugglers Offer Bribe to Drop Investigation
New York April 30 The smuggling syndicate offering Collector Loeb $100,000 to drop the probe into sleeper trunk smuggling upped their offer to $300,000, claiming $260,000 would be penalties beyond the goods value. Bainbridge's death is linked to the case, and Loeb says others offered legal help but names remain undisclosed. Seized gowns by Paris designers target prominent American socialites. Public auction of the gowns to follow next month.
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New York
Loeb
Paris
William F. Bainbridge
United States
Treasury Department
Bainbridge
Rep Table
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
America
Loch
Standard Oil Favor in Great Falls Montana
Dr. R. C. Hill of Great Falls says Standard Oil is seen positively in the city with 23 000 residents. He notes growth, water power with three dams, a 60 mile interurban trolley, and Montana’s prosperity amid financial tension, copper mining strength, and future irrigation expansion.
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Standard Oil
Baltimore American
Standard ‘Ol
Mammoth Corporation
R. C. Hill
Great Falls
Mont
Helvedere
Great Palls
Standard Company
Jas
Butte
Montana
Union
United States
Us Lives Here Wangworths Put Up Sign
The Wangworths, living in a convenient come house, faced persistent inquirers about other possible inhabitants. In frustration the family boy sought to end the interruptions. The sign read Just Give Wants Nobody Lives Here But Us printed by Mrs Wangworth declaring no others reside on the block.
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Wangworths
Lippincott’s
Yangworth
Hani
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