Athens Chamber Explores Good Roads and Trade
The Athens chamber of commerce held a meeting discussing Judge W F Eve's address on good roads and commerce. They pledged support for a state road system, promoted anti-embargo and anti fake advertising campaigns, and planned actions in Savannah July 4 to advance local interests.
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Wedne
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Good Roads and Commerce
W. F. Eve
Augusta
Colored Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Savannah
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Heard
Georgia
Great Britain
South
Order In Council
United States
Europe
Atlanta Ad Men's Club
Report on State Penitentiary Backed by $30,000 Plan
Atlanta July 20 The long awaited report of the state peniten tiary committee was read in the house this morning. It recommends a $30,000 appropriation for repairs and improvements at the state farm including deep wells a sewer system an added story to the reformatory building or annex a new building for the male stockade and a new building for white female prisoners. It also calls for an electric lighting contract to cover all facilities.
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Iday
Pease i
Clarke County
Ata
California
Southern Pacific
Richmond
Augusta
Georgia
W. F. Eve
Cosy
Eve
Peer Ta
Bees Pars
Be Wao
Athens
Lberty
J. H. Dosier
Davison
Bacon
Carter
John Dorsey
State Farm
Eeers Mission Iy
Reformatory
Columbus Wins South Atlantic League Title Chase
Savannah Ga July 20 The 1915 South Atlantic league ended with Columbus taking the second half title and Macon the first half. The championship series starts in Macon tomorrow with the two clubs set to meet.
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South Atlantic
Macon
Associated Press
Savannah
Columbus
New Trial Bid Over Becker Case With New Evidence
In New York on July 20 police lieutenant Charles Becker's attorney said he would seek a new trial on grounds of newly discovered evidence. He declined to provide details. Becker was sentenced to life July 28.
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New York
Charles Becker
Becker
Community gathering highlights and fellowships discussed
Speakers addressed the audience on topics from topsoil analysis to local creek projects. Clarke and Oconee county farm demonstrator Woodruff outlined plans while others noted the summer school and Knoxville items. The event featured social remarks and invitations for attendees to bring guests.
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Barnett
Woodruff
County Farm
Clarke
Oconee
Simpeck
Srinees
Joe Teaceins
Smith Lever Provisions Safe As Committee Deliberates
Banner’s Atlanta Bureau reports the committee found Smith Lever provisions largely safe with total appropriations around 208 500. Georgia Tech receives 100 000 up from prior, State Public School Fund totals 2 600 000, University at State gets 35 000, Athens campus 60 000, South Georgia Normal 25 000, State Sanitarium 626 000, Dahlonega Agricultural School 26 500, Governor’s contingent fund 25 000. Military appropriation discussed, likely to be doubled, bill due for house report by Friday. 30 000 special for state prison farm recommended for passage.
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Banner
Atlanta
Kimball House
John W. Hammond
Military Department
Georgia Tech
Department of the Usivenity
Etate
House
Ap Me
State University At
Athens
South Georgia Normal
Valdosta
Eee
Georgian Agricultural School
Dahlonega
Rioting at Standard Oil Bayonne Plant In New Jersey
Several hundred striking workers clashed with police during a confrontation at the Donst able Hook plant of Standard Oil in Bayonne New Jersey. Police fired over the strikers’ heads as the crowd attempted to charge the plant. the strikers answered with gunfire and then dispersed.
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Associated Press
New York
Donstable Hook
Standard Oil Company
Bayonne
New Jerney
Settlement sought with Remington workers
Bridgeport Conn July 20 a strike call for machinists of the Remington Arms and Ammunition Company and four sub contractors today brought out 176 men according to labor estimates and only twenty eight according to the manufacturers It is indicated that there may be a settlement
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Bridgeport
Conn
Remington Arms and Ammunition Company
Ransom Demand Holds Ranchman for $6000 in Idaho
A lone bandit is holding Ernest Empey, a wealthy man near the Wyoming line in Idaho, demanding $6000 ransom and threatening to kill him if not paid. A letter sent to Empey’s associates confirms the demand and danger.
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Idaho
Ernest Empey
Wyoming Fa Line
Empey
Trans Benpey
Prohibition measures up in Georgia house
Banner's Atlanta Bureau reports the Bale Brown state wide local option bill drew by John W Bale of Floyd and endorsed by L C Brown of Clarke was introduced in the Georgia house and referred to the temperance committee. hearings on Feullbright Eakes substitutes for anti saloon league bills are expected Thursday morning with committee time limited.
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Feullbright-Eakes
Senate
House
Hutcheson
Stark
Sawed Off Sermon In Indianapolis Star Verse
A brief quotation from the Indianapolis Star reflects on a world where Satanic influence never stirs from the fireside, portraying a satirical take on moral panic and domestic wisdom in a gloomy affectionate tone.
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Indianapolis Star
A Common Falling
A fragment from Uncle Eben notes that a man who likes to talk about others often gets angry when others discuss him, illustrating a village exchange on reputation and speech.
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Eben
Humanity Poem Encourages Selfless Service to Others
A reflective poem by B. W. Dutcher extols God given kindness and urges readers to bear others burdens and share generously. It portrays humanity as an expansive ocean of good, calling for a spirit of giving and unconditional aid to those in need.
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B. W. Dutcher
Steel bridge to be built at Princeton say commissioners
County commissioners met for mid month with the clerk and county attorney. They voted to construct a new steel bridge at Princeton and will advertise for bids on plans in Prof Strahan’s office. The June county auditor's report was filed and approved. The clerk is to notify the city the county is ready to begin the Hodgron extension through Broad river.
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Wedne
Princeton
Ee Ees
Prof
Strahan
Good Roads Department
Ee University
Barnett
Prof. Strahan
Clarke County
Broad River
J. F. Hart
King
Hodgron
Russell Committee Named To Investigate Charges Against Judge
Atlanta July 20 The Investigating Committee for Judge Russell is set up with three lawyers, one doctor, and one banker to conduct the inquiry. Members include W H Connor chairman, Sam L Olive, William H Griffin, J H Vans, and J W Mathews. The panel aims to follow judicial procedure and balance legal and lay perspectives. The debate on a house investigation is noted, while related international and regional business items touch Swiss chemists aiding U S dye industry and Bell Telephone employee incentive plans.
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Sam L. Olive
Richmond
William H. Griffin
Lowndes
W. J. Mathews
Bibert
J. H. Vans
Screven
General Judiciary Committee
House
Stark
Griffin
Judge Russell
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State of Georgia
Turner
Hearst
Sunday American
Ction
Finance and Advertising
Lanigen
House Penitentart Committee
Hescito
Knoxville
Iter
Jas. H. Dozier
S. C
Remington
Russell
Mr. Bryan
Germany
Indus
Southern Group
Bell Telephone Companies
Esi Bell
Cumberland
Rotary Club of
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