Cotton School and Stockman Short Course Opens
The Cotton School and Stockmen's Short Course began at the State College of Agriculture with a strong turnout. Farmers from several counties are registering for ten days of lectures on soil fertility, cotton yield, corn gains, livestock care, disease control, and cattle tick eradication, with a focus on practical farming profits and state prosperity. The Georgia Dairy and Livestock Breeders Association meets here on the 17th and 18th, featuring papers by leading authorities and urging farmer participation.
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State College of Agriculture
State College
Georgia
College of Agriculture
Georgia Dairy and Livestock Breeders Association
Milton P. Jarnigan
Association
Spring Term Opens at University and State Schools
The University of Georgia begins its spring term as students return to Athens after holidays with many new men added to the roster. The State Normal school restarts with 50 to 100 new faces and teachers taking state training posts. Jucy Cobb Institute resumes today with many new spring enrollees. City public schools also start their spring term next Monday morning.
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University of Georgia
Athens
State Normal School
Ing. Jucy Cobb Institute
City Public
McCoy of Columbus Heads Riverside Academy
Prof. F L McCoy arrives in Gainesville to become principal of Riverside Academy in January. He brings six students from Eufaula and more applicants are expected as enrollment nears 135. New gymnasium and equipment ahead of spring term with Coach Colby directing physical training.
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Gainesville
F. L. McCoy
Eufaula
Ala
Riverside Academy
Riverside
Colby
Hanging by His Neck in Upper Hall County
The body of God O Kelly son of John O Kelley a northern Lumpkin county prominent cotton grower is found hanging by the neck in a tree fork near his home two miles from Lumpkin edge. Foul play is suspected. He disappeared days ago, was about twenty five, single and nephew of Rev O K O Kelley. Authorities will thoroughly sift the case. The piece blends local tragedy with a unrelated Montana legislative note.
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Gainesville
God O'Kelly
John O'Kelley
Lumpkin County
O. K O’kelley
Law Students and The Jeffersonian Law Society
The Jeffersonian Law Debating Society mirrors the university’s law department in purpose yet operates on a smaller scale, limited to law students. Weekly meetings include courtroom style trials with members acting as officers and counsel, under strict courthouse rules, aided by Judge Andrew J. Cobb whose lectures on legal duty and conduct shape professional standards.
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Jeffersonian Law Debating Society
Law Department
Phi Kappa
Demosthenan
Athens Bar
Andrew J. Cobb
Georgia
Supreme Court of
Cobb
Georgia Bar
Ohio general assembly opens as senate race tightens
Columbus January 2 The seventy ninth Ohio General Assembly organized and attention centers on the Democratic race for the U S Senate seat long held by Charles Dick. Atlee Pomerene and Edward W Manley of Dayton lead the field as other candidates linger in the also mentioned group with a possible compromise candidate emerging if the contest grows tangled.
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Columbus
Seventy Ninth General Assembly of
Ohio
United States Senate
Charles Dick
Atlee Pomerene
Edward W. Manley
Dayton
Hanley
Pomerone
Vaughn Murder Case Trial Begins in Lancaster
Lancaster Mo Jan 2 The jointly charged murder case of Alma Proctor Vaughn and Dr J R Hull opened before Judge Shelton in the circuit court. Prof J T Vaughn, an instructor at Kirksville Normal School, died October 14 1909 allegedly from strychnine poison.
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Lancaster
iMirs
Alma Proctor Vaughn
J. R Hull
Mra. Vaughn
J. T Vaughn
Shelton
Vaughn
Kirksville Normal School
Southern train links Cincinnati and Charleston via Lexington
The Southern Railway Company introduced a new through passenger service between Cincinnati and Charleston routed through Lexington Knoxville Asheville Spartanburg and Columbia. The train operates as a direct connection for travelers between the two cities with intermediate stops along the route.
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Cincinnati
Jau
The
Southern Railway Company
This City
Charleston
S. C
Lexington
Knoxville
Asheville
Spartanburg
Columbia
Pothier Begins Second Term as Rhode Island Governor
Aram J. Pothier took the oath of office for a second term as Rhode Island governor. Newly elected state officers assumed authority as the inaugurated ceremonies proceeded with both houses of the General Assembly in attendance.
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Providence
Weak Threat Warns of Cold Dangers and Remedy
A blunt notice advises timely use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent repeated illnesses, warning that each cold weakens defenses and the final bout is hardest to cure. Sold by all dealers.
Chatham County Receives Interest on Surplus Funds
Clarke reports that Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia, will start earning 3 percent interest on daily balances tomorrow. Treasurer Stewart arranged with Hibernia Bank and Exchange Bank to pay the interest, making Chatham possibly the first Georgia county to gain on surplus cash. The practice began three years ago under Treasurer B I Smith, with banks paying interest on all balances, a move described as unprecedented in the state.
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Georgia
Savannah
Chatham County
Stewart
Hibernia Bank
Exchange Bank
Chatham
Clarke
B. I. Smith
Smith
Parker’s Mother Dead at White Plains
Mrs Parker mother of Mr A 8 Parker cashier of the National Bank died at White Plains last Friday from general physical breakdown due to advanced years. Funeral and burial were in White Plains Saturday. She leaves her son in Athens and another son W J Parker of White Plains and two daughters Mrs W T Rogers and Mrs N S Davis. She was described as a good Christian woman of the old school. Friends here extend sympathy.
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Parker
National Bank
White Plains
Athens
W. J. Parker
W. T. Rogers
N. S. Davis
IRS W G Mayne of Bishop is Dead
Mrs Mayne dies after short illness in Bishop Society mourns loss of Mrs Will G Mayne a devoted mother she leaves husband and daughter Maybelle and is mourned by family sisters brothers and many friends in Bishop and Athens Funeral at Bishop home then to Athens for burial with father Dr Frank Jackson presiding.
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Mayne
Bishop
Athens
Frank Jackson
Cemtery
Michigan Governor Osborn Inaugurated In Simple Ceremony
Lansing Jan 2 Simplicity marked the inauguration of Charles M Osborn as governor of Michigan. Military pomp and public reception were dispensed with. The oath was administered by the chief justice and the inaugural address delivered on the capitol steps before a large crowd.
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Lansing
Mich
Chas. M. Osborn
Michigan
Capitol
J. A. Kennedy
Supreme Court
Progressive legislation eyed in California session
Sacramento Calif January 2 Many measures of a progressive character are to be discussed at the California legislature meeting today The program includes the initiative referendum and recall popular election of senators constitutional amendments for equal suffrage and state conservation of natural resources The legislature will choose a United States senator to succeed Frank P Flint Albert G Spalding is the leading candidate for the seat
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California
Sacrameno
Cal
United States
Frank P. Flint
Albert G. Spalding
Atlanta Banks Tighten Money as Trade Surges in 1910
Atlanta reports a paradox where wholesale and retail trade reach new highs while banking and finance tighten. Despite higher prices and strong crops, money to banks remains scarce except on strong security. Railroads, retailers, and fertilizer firms anticipate growth, with plenty of employment and high wages, signaling a robust local economy into 1911.
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Atlanta
New York
Georgia
Marriages rise in Gwinnett County licenses tally
News Herald Gwinnett counts fifteen marriage licenses issued last week setting a record for the county during the Christmas week while Clarke County records 381 licenses split 186 white and 215 colored as population differs.
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Clarke
News-Herald
Gwinnett County
Clarke County
Gwinnett
Central of Georgia Railroad Moves Headquarters
The Central of Georgia Railroad moved its headquarters from Atlanta to Savannah. Secretary C. C. Green and the clerical staff packed up in Atlanta and shipped the furniture to Savannah. President Markham of the Illinois Central is expected to head the Central, keeping the president’s office in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Savannah
Candler
Central of Georgia Railroad
C. C. Green
The
Central
Green
Macon
Maj
J. F. Hanson
Major Hanson
Markham
Llinois Central
Georgia
Traveling men urge mileage rule fight before Georgia rail commission
Atlanta officials report traveling men from across the state pressed to overturn or modify the mileage rule. Georgia T P A leaders expect to persuade the railroad commission of the rule’s injustice while railroads may voluntarily abolish it. The Piedmont meeting featured speeches by J R Boyleston W Hudson Cary J King James L Mayson L W Davis and Rev S R Belk. J H Andrews praised the turnout. In Atlanta a three member municipal research board was created to study city problems and report findings, with members from the council citizens and city auditor serving two year terms.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Georgia T. P. A. Beeve
Railroad Commission
Justieas
Piedmont
J. R. Boyleston
Association
W. ©. Hudson
New Orleans
Cary J. King
Rome
Senate
Jas. L. Mayson
L. W. Davis
8. R. Belk
J. H Andrews
State Association
Municipal Research and Statistics
John W. Grant
Alden Chambers
Steve R. Johnson
F. J. Paxon
Jee W. Smith
David Woodward
Carl Hurst
Big payment to Georgia teachers boosts year-end fund
Georgia allocated nearly 1.5 million dollars from the 1910 state school fund to teachers. About 400 thousand was mailed to county schools on Saturday. 621 3 percent paid out by the state treasurer. the remaining 10 percent awaits reports from county commissioners. Payments roughly match 1909 levels, setting a new record.
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Georgia
Brown
State School Commission
New Year's Day Reception at the White House
Washington observes the presidential New Year reception with Taft and Mrs Taft greeting thousands. Vice President, cabinet, Supreme Court justices, senators, representatives, and military branches attend. The Marine Band performs as the Blue Room hosts guests for several hours.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Mra
Taft
White
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
District of Columbia
Executive Mansion
Tig
Mexico Celebrates New Year at National Palace
City of Mexico January 2 The capital marked New Year with Díaz receiving congratulations from the diplomatic corps magistrates congress government officials army and navy officers and hundreds of distinguished citizens who called to pay respects to the chief executive of the nation.
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Mexico
Syexico
Diaz
Congress
Dearing Hill’s family struck by scarlet fever illness
Policeman Dearing Hill, back from Jacksonville after his nine year old daughter's funeral, learned yesterday his six year old son is dangerously ill with scarlet fever. Doctors report the disease now under control.
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Dearing Hill
Jacksonville
Fla
Daugter
Importers' Automobile Baton Opens In New York
Three large Astor Hotel rooms including the ballroom and Rose Room are used for the Importers' Automobile Baton exhibition. It opened to the public today and runs through the week. The show features new models from nearly every major foreign auto maker now on the market.
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Automobile Talon
New York
Astor
Automobile Baton
Policc
Toronto Show Of Boston Terriers Opens In City
The Boston Terrier Club of Canada held its third annual specialty show in Toronto with prize dogs from top kennels in Canada and the U S. The event showcased notable Boston Terriers amid favorable conditions and widespread participation.
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Toronto
Ont
Boston Terrier Club of Canada
Canada
United States
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W. G. Conrad
Norris
Toole
NEW Southern Train
Pothier
Recard
Atlanta Constitution
MR. A
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IRS
W. G. Mayne
Wichigan Executive
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