Southern Education Society at Lookout Mountain Hears Southern Literature Essay
The Southern Educational Society opened its annual convention on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga Tennessee with Governor Taylor and Chattanooga's mayor attending. Editor Remsen Crawford of the Athens Banner discussed Southern literature and schools, praising early writers and the postwar rise of Southern literary talent amid dramatic regional change.
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Mattanooga
Tenn
Southern Educational Ciety
Lookout Mountain
South
Taylor
Chattanooga
Remsen Crawford
Athens Banga
Southern Literature and Education Debate and Local Notices
Fragment from a 19th century newspaper discusses Southern literature and education, noting scant influence from schools on Southern authors. It also lists programs for Sarepta Sunday School Convention in Winterville July 21 1891 and a tribute to Gov Northen on his birthday with flowers placed on legislative desks.
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Sarepta Sunday School
Winterville
Artanra
Northen
Clifton
Grand Rally Aims to Entertain Farmers on Campus
The Athens plan for a farmers rally on the 16th gathers committees and funds at the Exchange Bank. Mayor Brown chairs and notes progress on entertainment, shelter, food, transportation, and speakers including national figures. The event spans campus venues and a basket dinner as preparations intensify.
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Exchange Bank
Brown
Hee Ene Bee
Ways and Means
J. J.C. McMahan
Ible
W A. Peffer
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
L. F. Livingston
Georgia
Lease
Edward T. Brown
Athens
Lookout Mountain Hosts Southern Educational Society Speeches
Correspondent reports from Cuartambo Tennessee on Lookout Mountain where breezes lift the mood as the Southern Educational Society arrives for sessions. Governor Bob Taylor and Chattanooga leaders welcome attendees as journalists and educators gather from Southern states for lectures and a later move to Toronto for the National Educational Society meeting. Prof Branson of Athens and Ginn and Co. participate in discussions and tours aimed at promoting southern education.
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CuatranboGa
Tenn
Lookout Mountain
Eggrid
Eardt
Chattanooga
St. Elmo
Point Lookout
Smaci
Kari
Heaven
Southern Educational Society
Oringin
Tennessee
Bob Taylor
Tennnessee
Cattanooga
Mountain
Taylor
J. C. Hemphill
Charles‘ton News and Curler
Toronto
Canada
National Educational Society
Branson
C. Branson
Athens
Ginn’and Co
South
Georgia House Debates Rail Charges and Cigarette Tax
The Georgia House met to read local bills including a plan to empower a railroad counsel for federal relief against discriminatory railroad practices. A sweeping cigarette license bill could bar cigarette sales in Atlanta. The session also covered railroad charters, tax relief for farm products, Salt Marsh land sales, and private hangings. The Senate and House nominated B D Evans for Solicitor General. he was elected unanimously.
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Atlanta
Martin
Fulton
Railroad Commission
Inter-State Railroad Commission
Railroad Committee
Gate City
Ga ,Va
Baltimore
Randolph County
Ala
Savannah Ga
Humphbill
Frank P. Rice
Clement A. Evans
Jackson
Heard
Ryals
Chatham
Oyster Commission
Senate
Bob Mitchell
Middle Georgia
O. £. Rogers
B. D. Evans
Washington
Gilbert
Muscogee
Davis
Burke
Kennon
Berrien
H. C. Kittles
Evans
House
Georgia
Devor
Milton
Twitty
Segara Baie
Northen
West
Chickamauga
Chickamauga Company
Hero Guard
Gatz City Guard
Atlanta Rifles
Cumberland
Zouaves
Lybee
Edward Wilkinson Confesses In Jewel Theft Case
Edward Wilkinson admits he was instrumental in stealing the countess of Dudley jewels. The confession follows the jewels being taken at an event and then offered for a fine. Additional dispatches mention Panama and Balmaceda plans but details are unclear.
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Edward Wilkinson
Aiden
Lennon
Edward Eclerk
Countess of Dudley
Death of Miss Hattie Jarrett in Jackson County
Miss Hattie Jarrett of Jackson County died yesterday morning after a brief illness at her father Whitson Jarrett’s home near Center. The funeral is this afternoon at Welock with services by Rev. Lee M. Lyle of the Athens circuit.
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Hattie Jarrett
Jackson
Hattie Jarrats
Whitson Jarrett
Genter
Jackson County
Hattie
Welock
Lee M. Lyle
Athens Circuit
Great Alliance of Georgia Plans Vast Exchange Expansion
July 9 report from Atlanta describes a planned enlargement of the Alliance exchange of Georgia. A New York syndicate allegedly backed by hundred million dollars will supply all stores and exchanges with a Chicago branch to ship produce to southern farmers. Local leaders include J. H. Wardall Oswald Wilson L. F. Livingston and W. L. Peck as they seek public reception of the scheme.
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Altantta
Alliance Exchange of Georgia
Central Exchange
Atlanta
Co-operative Alliance
New York
Alliance
Chicago
South
J. H. Wardall
South Dakota
Senate
Oswald Wilson
Florida Alliance Exchange
Williams Street
L. F. Livingston
Georgia Alliance
W. L. Péck
Georgia State Exchange
Lightning Strikes Kill Boy and Shock Several in Thomson Area
A school route near Brier Creek, about eight miles from Thomson, Georgia, was struck by lightning during a rainstorm. One boy was killed and a younger brother, Toonemit Carrie Lee Anderson, daughter of Lucius Anderson, was badly shocked while others escaped serious injury.
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Tompson
Brier Creek
Thomson
Toonemit
Carrie Lee Anderson
Lucius Anderson
Racy Developments Expected in Montgomery Connec With the Moses Crash
The Evening Journal reports a call by a prominent attorney for a meeting of Moses bank depositors to determine the deficit and identify the losers. The meeting aims to prompt steps to address the suspended bank and its debts.
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Montgomery Connec
Montcomery
the Evening Journal
Moses Bank
Défurict Bank
Sheriff Requests Troops For Winston County Election
Anticipating trouble over the Winston county seat election Sheriff Walthrip asks Governor Jones for troops to preserve the peace. The governor will grant assistance if deputies cannot be secured. beyond that the request stands as a contingency.
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Alabama
Montcommey
Jones
Walthrip
Winston County
Insurance Bill and Rail Rates Dominate Georgia Legislature
The Georgia House sparks debate over Mr. Whitfield’s insurance act to curb pools with license revocation as penalty. Rail passenger rate cuts proposed at two cents per mile, with 5 000 mile tickets. other measures include court procedures and railroad fee limits. Senate moves affect encampment and veteran affairs.
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Ing
Whitfield
Baldwin
Sibley
Cobb
Lewis
Hancock
General Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
B.D. Evans
Washington Co
Middle Georgia
O. H. Rogers
Senate
House
R. &D. Railroad
Georgia ‘Pacific
Central Railroad
Georgia Railroad System
Warner Hill
Merriwether
Langton
Fulton
Griffin
of Twiggs
Nunnally
Terrell
Negro Robinson Seized After Attempted Assault in Decatur
Atlanta dispatch notes a Black man named Dan Robinson taken into custody after attempting an assault on the young daughter of S. Nash at Decatur. Authorities warn of possible trouble but report quiet at midnight. Also mentions negotiations over printing for the Emory Phoenix next year and praise for the paper's typography.
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Atlanta
Decatur
Dan Robinson
Nash
Robinson
Emory Phenix
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