Editor Gray Replies To Meriwether Fight Claim
The Banner recounts Editor Gray of the Atlanta Journal issuing a statement about a confrontation with Hon. Henry Revill of Meriwether. Gray says Revill attacked him on the house floor, and that a pistol and umbrella were drawn during a struggle at the Majestic Hotel and Capitol City Club. Gray asserts he acted to defend himself and that the Journal is open to retaliation in print.
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Atlanta Journal
Henry Revill
Meriwether — Courtly
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HL Revill
Meriwether
House of Representatives
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Hotel Majestic
Capitol City Club
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the Majestic
Peachtree
Im Gray
Journal
Peachtree Street
City Club
MU. Saul
Majestic
Revill
Saul
Mattle
Wevill
Mr. Saul
HW. Wehirdson
Sanford case set for murder trial in Rome
In Rome Georgia on July 25, defense and prosecution agreed to try W. T. Sanford for the murder of George Wright. The trial is scheduled for Tuesday August 1 in the special session before Judge Moses Wright, with about a hundred witnesses expected and proceedings possibly lasting the full week. Photographs of the killing site and hiding spot on Second Avenue will be used in court.
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W. T. Sanford
George Wright
Moses Wright
Superior Court
Sanford
Ennis
Wright
IX Month Gold Baby Accidentally Shot
In Loganville Georgia a 16 year old boy Homer Sword shot and killed his six month old baby brother, believing the gun unloaded. The weapon had not been loaded for years and the tragedy occurred while the parents were away, after the father had loaded the gun the previous day.
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Loganaville
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L. F. B. Sword
Ben
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Shelly
Elks Return From Buffalo Convention
The Athens delegation of the Elks reports a fine gathering and glorious meeting at the Buffalo convention. The event lasted several days with thousands attending. Col. Michael and Mr. J. H. Dozier have returned pleased with the treatment received. Other Athens lodge representatives enjoying an outing in the east include Mensis, A. J. Palmer, GO. H. Palmer, and W. G. Griffeth.
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Col. Michael
J. H. Dozier
Athens Lodge
East
Mensis
A. J. Palmer
GO. H. Palmer
W. G. Griffeth
Eminent educator Dr Pollock dies at Monroe Georgia
Dr P D Pollock longtime Mercer University president and head of the Baptist Federation of Schools died in Monroe Georgia at age after ill health. He resigned Mercer presidency and sought rest in Europe before returning to Georgia. He led educational work in the Baptist denomination and was beloved by students ministers and long-time friends.
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P. Dd. Pollock
Pollock
Mercer University
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Board of Trustees of
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Europe
Breeze
Baptist Federation of Schools
Baptist Church
Georgia
Wiley for State Commander of Georgia V e t erans
Macon Ga July 25 Colonel C M Wiley commander of the eastern division Georgia veterans has consented to run for state commander and will accept if elected His friends have begun an active campaign in his interest Camp Macon commander N E Harris appeals for support at the state reunion in Macon Wiley, a Civil War survivor, has been endorsed at many points in the state. General P H McGlashan will not seek reelection The note cites his front line service from 1861 to 1865 and calls for Confederate veteran support The report also includes a humorous classroom anecdote about a freshman named Frazer and Professor Nichols' recitation
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C. M. Wiley
Georgia
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Savan-nah
P. H. McGlashan
Wiley
N. E. Harris
Northern Virginia
Editor Burd Calls For Strong Support Of Agricultural College
In the Cherokee Advance Editor Burd argues for a thoroughly endowed agricultural college to educate farmer boys, elevate farming’s status, and empower the rural districts. He urges the legislature to fund a large Athens campus linked to the State University, countering city-centered neglect and a rumored university “ring.”
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Cherokee Advance
Burd
Agricultural College
Athens
State University
Grifin News
Noble University
Georgia
Quiet Week at Sagamore Hill as President Oversees Affairs
A calm period at Sagamore Hill with no official visitors. Secretary Root handles State Department matters in his absence, including arrangements for Russian and Japanese peace envoy receptions. The president nears finalizing addresses for Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania and Chautauqua New York on August 10 and 11. A Nebraska articles mention Chamberlains Colic etc is included as a general note.
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Department of State
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Wilkesbarre
Chautauqua
N. Y
Entertaining Welcome as Taft Party Arrives in Yokohama
Secretary of War Taft and party were greeted with a demonstrative welcome in Yokohama Japan. Principal buildings streets and wharves were decorated while harbor ships glittered. Daylight fireworks marked the Manchuria’s 7 am quarantine arrival and extended until the vessel’s rocking. Avanta notes Gate City seeks yellow fever refuges.
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Yokohama
Taft
Japan
Manchuria
Windsor Hotel chef defends Mrs Dodge will case
Ju n ius H Litsey contends the Windsor Hotel’s former chef and Maine born Mrs McDonald were central to a disputed will valued around two hundred fifty thousand dollars. He cites Mrs Dodge’s handwritten recipes praising New England cooking and alleges the relatives contesting the will focus on alleged insanity rather to the culinary influence behind the estate.
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A. M. McDonald
Abbie R. Dodge
Litsey
the Windsor
Philippines
New England
McDonald
Union Congregational Church
Mc Donalds
Bangor
New Orleans
Dining Guests Fooled by Clever Hog Tricks at Cambridge City
Carl Wie of this city enjoyed a dinner at Frank Lackey's Cambridge City country house where two trained hogs from Edward Holder’s college of animals joined the meal. The prank, staged without Wise’s knowledge, featured the hogs jumping onto chairs and the table before returning to their corner when instructed.
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Carl 8. Wie
Pjoy
Frank Lackey
Cambridge City
Lackey Farm
Mr. Wise
Mr Lackey
Mr. Holder
Hudson Commissioner Visits City as New Agriculture Leader
Hon. Thomas G. Hudson, recently named commissioner of agriculture by Governor Terrell, visited the city yesterday as guest of the University and the Experiment Station board. By August first he becomes chairman of the board, with broad popular support noted for his amiable temperament and public service.
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Terrell
Hudson
Col. Hudson
Georgia
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