Georgia Senate Approves 1500 for Athens Normal School
Atlanta July 14 Special. The senate passed a bill to appropriate 1500 dollars for the state normal school at Athens to install a heating plant and for campus repairs. The measure, already advanced, will go to the governor for signature, with work to begin once funds are available. Other requests include 7000 for maintenance of the Metropolis School and 2000 for Carnegie Library upkeep, but those await further action.
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Atanta
Vie
Ste Normal School
Athens
Normal School
Elent Branson
Loase Committee of Appropriations
Goung
Doctor Simpson Shot by Wife in Domestic Tragedy
Northport New York July 13 Doctor James Weddell Simpson was mortally wounded when his wife in law Mrs Bartley T Horner shot him after he traveled to discuss divorce. The bullet lodged in his body and an immediate operation was performed to remove it. Mrs Horner was released on $5,000 bail and a hearing set for next Wednesday. The case links a history of unhappy domestic events including a prior shooting by Dr Simpson at his father in law and subsequent acquittal.
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Northport
N. Y
James Weddell Simpson
New York
Bartley T. Horror
Ly. Simpson
Hey Jirs
Fred
Vyco
Simpeon
Horner
Si) the Assistance of Two Friends, Fitte His Way To Roosevelt Hospital, New York
Dr. Simpson
DeWitt’s Witch Hagel Salve Suited for Piles
DeWitt’s Witch Hagel Salve is specially noted as effective for piles and is recommended and sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Seaborn Wright Declines Prohibition Presidential Bid
Atlanta July 14 Hon Seaborn Wright of Rome a noted Georgia orator and legislator declines the national prohibition party nomination for president after a telegram and interview indicate the Southern faction backing him. Wright states his duty to the prohibition democrats of the South forces him to decline. Ohio convention proceeds to nominate a presidential candidate in Columbus.
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Atlanta
Seaborn Wright
Rome
Prohibition
Georgia
United States
National Prohibition
Alonzo E. Wilson
Hinata Prohibition Executive Committee
Associated Noes
Behin Chaiman Wilson
Wright
Wilson
Chicago
Care House of Representatives
Southern Hotel
Columbus
Alonzo E . Wilson
Ohio State
Prohibition Party
Colored Preachers Organize Evangelical Ministers Union
The colored educators of Athens denominations met at Pierce Chapel A M E church and organized the Evangelical Ministers Union of the City of Athens. They noted the county chain gang youths associate with criminals and formed a committee to confer with authorities on the matter.
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Athens
Pierce Chapel
A. M. E. Church
Evangelical Ministers’ Union
National Park Renamed Cleveland National Forest
Washington July 14 President Roosevelt renames the San Jacinto national forest in California the Cleveland national forest to honor the late President Cleveland who created the first national forests in 1897 on Washingtons one hundred sixty fifth birth anniversary. The San Jacinto forest was among the original thirteen forests created by Cleveland comprising about 23 million acres.
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Washington
San Jacinto National Forest
California
Cleveland National Forest
Roosevelt
Cleveland
San Jacinto Forest
Fall in Hotel York Staircase Ends Fatally for Visitor
A well dressed man about 26 identified as J. C. Thomas of Johnson City Tennessee died after a fall on an iron staircase at the Hotel York on Thirty sixth Street and Seventh Avenue in New York. He suffered a fourth compound skull fracture and was in Roosevelt Hospital. Objects found on him include letters addressed to J C Thomas, a membership card of the Order of Elks, and $60 in cash.
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New York
J. C. Thomas
Johnson City
Tenn
Roosevelt Hospital
Hotel York
Thirtysixth Street
Seventh Avenue
J C Thomas
Order of Elka
Woodward in Atlanta mayor race seen likely to win again
Atlanta July 14. Prominent business figures have failed to field a strong challenger to Jim Woodward for mayor as the primary nears. The only formal entrant besides Woodward is Thomas H. Goodwin, a lawyer and reformer. Others mentioned include HLWH, Cabaniss, James J. Key and Anderman, but none have announced. Woodward retains broad support despite past criticisms of his personal conduct.
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Atlanta
Jim Woodward
Woodward
Jims Woodward
Thomas H. Goodwin
Joyner
Goodwin
HLWH
Cabaniss
Pro
Pro. Tem, Fla, Quillian and Anderman James J. Key
Bas Iis
Woolward
Little Babe Brought From California for Interment
Mr W I Cole of Oakland California arrived with the remains of his infant for burial in Oconee cemetery Athens. The mother had recently died leaving the child in his care. The child was entrusted to Mrs Norris in Athens and sadly died en route before final burial here. Cole thanks locals for kindness shown in his bereavement.
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W. I. Cole
Oakland
Cal
City
Oconee
Cole
Athens
Mr. Cole
Purchase Planned for Uncle Remus Home at Snap Bean Farm
The Joel Chandler Harris Memorial Association met in Atlanta on July 14 to decide on buying the Snap Bean Farm in West End, the home and work site of Uncle Remus author Joel Chandler Harris. The group will pursue purchase steps and form a corporation to ensure enduring preservation of the memorial for future generations.
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Atlanta
Joel Chandler Harris
Bryan Advancing A Conception Of The Presidency
William J. Bryan outlines in Col lier's Weekly his view of the presidency as a balanced office. He stresses checks and balances among the branches, limited executive power, reliance on advisers, and moral courage to serve the public rather than personal ambition.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Collier's Weekly
Bryan
Senate
House
Ates
Citzena
Convict Money Debate Roils Georgia Legislature
Atlanta notes a fierce fight over abolishing the convict lease system as the state faces a looming loss of revenue from prohibition. Legislators weigh morality against tax needs, schools, and the cost of replacing lease profits with state operations. The Felder plan suggests a phased lease continuation to fund a state convict farm, echoing Mississippi practice amid a heated debate.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Jas
General Fund
Georgia
T. S. Felder
Mississippi
Meeting of Insurance Agents in Milwaukee Celebrates Semi-Centennial
The thirty second annual meeting of the Agents Association of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company opened in Milwaukee on July 14 and will run through Saturday. Officers and agents from across the country attended the opening, welcomed by President H. L. Palmer. A program of festivities marks the semi centennial of the company and the election of trustees is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Milwaukee
Wis
The
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
H. L. Palmer
Georgia Convict Question Dominates State Legislature
Atlanta July 14 The disposition of the state's convicts is a major issue before the legislature as both chambers pass resolutions for a searching inquiry. Committees will have wide powers to summon witnesses and inspect books. The probe targets the convict lease system and prison camps while a bill to end the lease and fund road work awaits a Thursday House vote. The Prison Commission responds to charges in a full statement in the Journal.
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Atlanta
Cenate
House
Bibb
Jaka Moore
Senate
Hall
Alexander
DeKalb
A Great Race for the Poles in 1908 Era
New York July 14 Peary sails Roosevelt from Sydney Cape Breton to reach the north pole in an international race. Shackleton commands Nimrod bound for 90 degrees south. Shackleton's party earlier journeyed 82 17 south with dogs for 93 days. Peary hit 87 6 north on April 12, 1908.
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New York
Robert E. Peary
Roosevelt
Sydney
Cape Breton
North Pole
Peary
Ernest H. Shackleton
Shackleton
London
Edward
Scott
Serious fire engulfs Atlanta Box Factory block
A major fire struck the Atlanta Box Factory building at Bartow and the Western and Atlantic rail line last night at 11. It spread to the United Paper Company and threatened the Orpheum theatre and Ford Johnson furniture. Estimated damage 50000 with the Box Factory 15600 loss and Morgan grain storage 2300. most losses insured as engines sounded and firefighters responded.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Box Factory
Bartow Street
Western and Atlanta Railroad
United Paper Company
Orpheum Theatre
Furniture Company
Ford & Johnson
A. R. Morgan
Ford & Johnson Co
Case Threshing Machine Company
General Electric Company
Miller Real Estate Company
Trial Trip for the Mississippi Battleship Opens
The Navy schedules the Mississippi to depart Newport and conduct official trials off the New England coast in the coming days. Built in Philadelphia by the Cramps at about six million dollars, the 13 000 ton battleship measures 376 feet long and 77 feet wide. The contract calls for 17 knots speed and the ship mirrors the Idaho as a sister vessel.
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Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Newport
New England
Philadelphia
Mississippi
Alster
Idaho
Cramps
County Supervisors Open Third Annual Meeting in Jackson
In Jackson on July 14 the third annual session of the County Supervisors Association of Mississippi opened with strong attendance. The two main topics planned are ending the county convict leasing system and creating county departments of agriculture, with the session expected to run two days.
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Jackson
Misa
County Supervisors’ Association of Mississippi
Former cashier nabbed by officers in Pensacola
Pensacola Florida July 4 6 former cashier of the Pensacola Bank and Trust Company charged with embezzling large sums of money was brought to the county jail after walking from the Florida Insane asylum at Chatlitch ee. He will be arraigned soon. Scudamore previously pleaded insanity and was committed to the asylum but a later finding of sanity prompted the recovery of the man. Officers waited circling the gates to arrest him as he left the asylum grounds.
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Pensacola
Fla
Scntamore
Pensacola Bank and Trust Company
Florida
Chatlitinchee
Scudamore
Mystic Shrine Imperial Session Opens in St Paul
The twenty fourth annual session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine opened in St. Paul Minnesota with Imperial Potentate Frank C Roundy of Chicago leading the council from headquarters at the Gas Hotel to the auditorium. Governor John A Johnson and Major Daniel W Lawler greeted the delegates in addresses as the council began its morning session. The program of business and entertainment continues through the week.
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Mystic Shriners
St. Paul
Minn
Imperial Council
Ari Order
Mystic Shrine
Iperial Council
Imperial
Frank C. Roundy
Chicago
Gas Hotel
John A. Johnson
Daniel W. Lawler
Imiral Council
O Cera
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by J. W. Jenkins
In Chapel Hill North Carolina J W Jenkins touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best the world affords for healing every sore burn or wound. He claims it cured a thumb flow and never fails to heal. Available for 26 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H Re Palmer & Sons drug stoves.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
Sam
W. J. Smith & Bro
Palmer & Sons Drug Stoves
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