Resolutions from University Summer School Teachers Urge Georgia Reform
A group of teachers at the University of Georgia Summer School read resolutions urging prompt teacher pay, sound school finances, and passage of bills to improve supervision and funding. They also commend the university program and request ongoing support and consideration of relevant education measures before the General Assembly.
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Georgia
University of Georgia
General Assembly of Georgia
General Assembly
Georgia Teachers’ Association
Firth
Burglary at Griffith & Welch Warehouse Reported
Morning break in at the Griffith and Welch warehouse on Clayton street. A cash drawer was opened and stamps valued at small sums were removed. The pistol left behind suggests the burglar sought money but found little. Police investigate after entry through Broad street with a broken window.
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Griffith & Welch
Clayton Street
Broad Street
No Increase Sparks Georgia House Session Scrutiny
Atlanta July 13 The Georgia House again refused pay raises for officials and blocked a near beer tax transfer. debate focused on stenographers salaries the county tax receivers commissions and a plan to divert the near beer fund to schools amid constitutional questions and party divisions.
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Supreme Court
Barrett
Stephens
Ikewise
McMahan
Clarke
Clayton
Senate
House
Heard
Dooly
Mesa
Cobb
Georgia Appropriations for University and Education Board Change
Educators in Atlanta report the committee on appropriations will consider bills funding the University of Georgia and other branches. Chancellor Barrow travels to present the case while Prof. T J Wooster leads the Georgia Educational Association delegation before house and senate education committees. A proposed seven member State Board of Education would include the Governor, attorney general, State school commissioner and four educators.
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University of Georgia
University
Barrow
T. J. Wooster
Georgia Educational Association
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Senate
State Board of Education
Wooster
Nebraska
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New York
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United States
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Depew
John K. Tener
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Gasoline explosion after careless match start incident
A passerby’s dropped match sparked a fire when Frank Parr soaked grease from overalls in a bucket of gasoline outside W H Bishop’s garage. Parr was slightly burned but the flames were quickly extinguished by the fire department. The incident warned against dangerous handling of gasoline outdoors. Separately, lawmakers debated near beer funding with calls for careful procedure and opposition to hastily altering the law.
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Frank Parr
Hale
Educational Fund
Reid
Campbell
Middlebrooks
Newton
Near Miss Fight Ends With Bottle Attack at Brown's Cafe
Two young men Bob Morton and Buttee Hardin argued over cigarette pictures in front of Brown's Cafe at Hancock and Pope streets. Hardin struck Morton with a coca cola bottle, cutting him but not fatally. Police pursue Hardin, likely to face mayoral action. Foley's Orino Laxative ad follows.
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Judge Brand Court Clears Three Civil and Criminal Cases
In Judge Brand's court three cases were disposed of. Mrs. L. E. Potts v J. R. Massey concerns habeas corpus over a fourteen month old child, with final hearing set for August 2 at Jefferson. State v Ann Ryall, charged with assault with intent to murder, resulted in a four year penitentiary sentence after denial of a new trial. Mrs. M. J. Brooks v Mrs. A. H. Atkinson et al involves partition and deed cancellation. a new trial was ordered after argument. The day closed with adjournment.
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J. R. Massey
Jefferson
Ann Ryall
Gwinnett
Tthe
M. D. Winn
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M. J. Brooks
A. H. Atkinson
I. L. Oaken
A. Nix
M. D. Irwin
Brothers and Sisters
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Lourt
Elberton to Host Gainesville in Three Baseball Games
Elberton and Gainesville will meet for the third time this season on July 19 20 and 21 in Elberton. The Elberton management has added three strong pitchers a second baseman and a third baseman to boost the club. Elberton seeks revenge after losses in Athens and Gainesville and invites Athens fans while Gainesville plans to bring supporters.
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Elberton
Gainesville
Athens
Senator Kerryson Proposes Grade Up for Georgia Livestock
A Georgia proposal by Senator Kerryson aims to raise livestock quality by requiring automobile operators to pay damages when livestock are killed. The plan targets only high grade stock and would eliminate scrubs, favoring Jersey cows, prize chickens, and top dogs.
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Kerryson
Georgia
Parker’s Fat Air Balsam Kossaee
Parker notes a fat air balsam product with unclear spelling and mentions Drager, though details are incomplete and no clear event or outcome is provided.
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Parker
Infestation and disorder blur New York streets and courts
Chaos grips New York as police fight a rising tide of crime tied to Tammany, Chinatown disarray, and widespread hunger. Health reports show a small drop in deaths amid ongoing disease and social strain.
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Bingham
Tammany
Gotham
Health Department
Catholics Hear Call to Build Athens Church Fund
Prof. Joseph Lustrat chairs a circulating letter drive to raise money for a Catholic church and priest residence in Athens. Some residents have donated, many have not yet replied, and subscriptions are sought statewide to launch the fund and attract Catholic residents to the city.
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Aiso
Joseph Lustrat
Athlens
Lustrat
Athena
Patman In Critical Condition At Athens Home
John B. Patman, among Athens oldest residents, lies critically ill at his Milledge Avenue home. Attending physician says recovery slim due to advanced age, though many friends hope for a turn in his health.
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John B. Patman
Athens
Milledge Avenue
Patman
Take a Vacation and Pack Chamberlain Remedy
A nostalgic travel pitch urges vacations with a warning to carry Chamberlain's Colfo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting it cannot be obtained on trains or ships. Local merchants listed include H. R. Palmer & Sons and Orr Drug Co.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith
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