Griffin committee seeks Athens ideas on city improvements
A Griffin delegation led by Judge Loyd Cleveland J M Bassett and Prof J Henry Walker visited Athens to study municipal projects. They planned to copy Athens College avenue school building and seek architect plans while exploring paving and street improvements guided by City Engineer Barnett.
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Athens
Griffin
Loyd Cleveland
Board of Education
J. M. Bassett
J. Henry Walker
Supt
Bold
Barnett
Greenville
D. C
Atlana
College Avenue
Grifin
Rabbi Blechman to Deliver Alumni Oration in New York
Dr. Blechman rabbi of the Hebrew congregation here leaves next Sunday for New York to attend and speak at the alumni meeting of his theological seminary. He is described as a recognized orator of great ability and will deliver the alumni oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blechman
New York
Theological Seminary
Negroes Carried Back to Oglethorpe County
Yesterday afternoon Preston Williams and Mark Williams two Oglethorpe county defendants were carried back to that county on a misdemeanor charge. They had been arrested in Bogart and brought here to be turned over to Oglethorpe county authorities.
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Bogart
Preston Wilams
Mark Williams
Oglethorpe County
Great Baseball Game in Athens Soon Promised
East Athens and Baxter Street Sluggers prepare for a big upcoming game. East Athens is captained by Vince Matthews with Henry Beussee leading Baxter Street Sluggers. A full lineup and date will be announced in a few days.
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Athens
East Athens
Baxter Street
Vince Matthews
Henry Beussee
Mr Jack Jackson’s Prize Strawberry
Mr Jack Jackson of the city brings a remarkably large prize strawberry to the Banner office. It measures four and three quarter inches around and was grown by Mr Jackson. Also notice a Clarke county teachers examination on June 18 19 for white and colored teachers with registration by June 17 at 1 30 p m. No further details.
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Jack Jackson
Scense
Clarke County
College Avenue
County Court House
Thos. H. Dozier
Fireman Ulm Attack Injures Georgia Railroad Worker
C C Farmer, re instated white Georgia Railroad fireman, was struck on the head by a brown whiskey cask thrown from a bridge in Atlanta yards while firing a locomotive. He was taken to Grady Hospital. Three men, Frank Russell Joe Goins and Ben Villard, were arrested. two fined 25 76 each and one remanded after failing to appear. May reflect tensions from strike context but no connection proved.
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Ulm
Atlanta
C. C. Farmer
Georgia
Farmer
Whitehall Street
Grady Hospital
Frank Russell
Joe Goins
Ben Villard
Recorder
The
Brotherhood
Morrison Sues To Recover Children Three Orphaned Siblings
Edmund Morrison sues for habeas corpus to recover three children aged seven eight and ten apprenticed by him in Oconee county Judge Brand delaying decision with Col John B Gamble for Morrison and Col W M Smith for Kirkley in custody dispute. Also includes a New York World item about James Dallis Kendall divorce case claiming wealth caused marital strain and a salad throwing allegation.
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Edmund Morrison
J. B. Kirkley
Oconee County
Brand
Col
John B. Gamble
Morrison
Col. W. M. Smith
Kirkley
Tree crashes into train near Montgomery injuring passengers
A Western of Alabama train from Montgomery to Selma was hit by a falling tree as it passed a roadside stand. Twelve passengers suffered cuts though none were seriously injured. The tree and broken glass impacted the left side of the rear coaches as the engine halted and passengers assisted the injured.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Selma
Brother Rock Attack Here Stuns Judge and Brother
Duge Daniel, a Black man, fought with his brother Judge Daniel over late arrivals at work. He hurled a rock at the judge, crushing part of the skull. The wounded man was rushed to St Marys Hospital, skull bone removed, but recovery unlikely. Duge Daniel surrendered to authorities.
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Duge
Daniel
Cage
St. Mary's Hospital
Fullove
Dage Daniel
the Law
Prof Peter F Brown Named English Chair in State Normal School
Savannah educator Prof Peter F Brown has been elected to the English chair at the State Normal School. He previously taught in Savannah and served on the University summer faculty. Euler B Smith, who held the chair, resigned and is praised as a premier English scholar in the south.
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State
Normal School
Peter F. Brown
Savannah
State Normal School
Euler B. Smith
Brown
Judge J. Turner Stricken With Illness in Georgia
Atlanta, June 2. Friends of Judge Joseph B. Turner, chairman of the state prison commission, report his condition is serious at his Eatonton home after a recent illness. He was in Atlanta for a prison commission session in May, then grew worse after returning home. He previously underwent an operation in an Atlanta hospital months ago, the illness now said to be the immediate cause of his critical state. Turner is a well known Georgia figure, connected with the prison department for over a decade and highly esteemed for his service.
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Atlanta
Joseph
Turner
State Prison Commission
Eatonton
Prison Commission
Judge Turner
Atlanx
Georgia
Emmerich Arrested in Jacksonville for Bank Embezzlement
Detective Crawford arrested Max P. Emmerich of Indianapolis at the Duval hotel as he confessed to embezzling 10000 dollars from Capital National Bank where he worked as bookkeeper under the alias Wilson. He has 1800 dollars on hand and agrees to return without extradition papers. Mary Wainwright will join the Marie Doro company.
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Max P. Emmerich
Jacksonville
Fla
Crawford
Indianapolis
Ind
Capital National Bank of
Emmerich
Wilson
Duval Hotel
Biennial Sessions of the Legislature Proposed in Georgia
The Georgia legislature likely switches to biennial sessions after current term, needing a constitutional amendment and voter approval in October 1910. Governor elect Brown may push for a fall session calendar. Most lawmakers and officials support the change to cut time and reduce useless local measures. A single biennial session could save about 70000 dollars to taxpayers.
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Alm
Atlanta
Brown
Ommctala
Capitol
Union
Georgia
Viva Beverage Company Thriving in Athony
Viva Beverage Company reports strong business growth as Mr. A C Hargrove purchases half interest from Mr. Burke Betts. The firm remains under Betts and Hargrove, two noted young businessmen, with ongoing success and rising sales of its soft drinks.
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Viva Beverage Company
Boys Camp Social At YMCA Promises Camp Details And Fun
The Boys Sociable at the YMCA will run from 4 to 6 PM with games and refreshments by the Ladies Auxiliary. The event highlights this year’s camp site on the Chatooga river near Tallulah GA, offering water swimming, boating, and fishing with plenty of non trout game fish for boys to enjoy.
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Young Men's Christan Association
Chatooga
Tallulah
Oconee
Markets show New York Cotton prices and Liverpool ruling levels
New York and Liverpool cotton markets reported firm to barely steady tones. In New York, prices opened and closed near 10.70 to 10.76 with varying months shown. Liverpool quotes ranged broadly with middling around 58.3 to 60.4 cents and several month pairings. Philadelphia struggles continue as street car strike ties up transit.
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New York
Ss. Cere
Liverpool
Pandora yearbook praised for beauty and dedication
The University Pandora volume from the University of Georgia is acclaimed as one of the handsomest annuals yet issued. Editors and business staff receive commendation for its design and sponsorship, including a dedication to Dr. H C White for thirty years of service and a thanks to the city of Athens for a twenty five thousand dollar gift.
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University
University of Georgia
H. C. White
F.C.S
W. Hammond Johnson
James Montgomery
C. C. Brooks
Dwight L. Rogers
J. Benson Wier
Edtor—R
Revson
J. M. Walker
W. R. Holmes
C. E. Pekor
EM. Brown
Frank Clark
W. T. Townsend
Olin P. Beall
Labor world notes on unions and reforms in 1910s era
A synthesis of labor developments across the United States including labeling for municipal printing in Oneida New York and the advent of labor temples in Red Lodge Montana. Legislation in Kansas Texas Washington Maine and Arkansas advancing eight hour days and labor statistics bureaus. Union growth in hodcarriers sheet metal workers printing pressmen and women employees in Washington with 300 members. Proposals to curb prison labor in Missouri and truancy actions in Haselton Pennsylvania. Historic note on 1860 National Labor Congress and consolidation of railway conductors convention in 1911.
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Oneida
N. Y
Red Lodge
Montana
Kansas
State Bureau of Labor
Texas
Iaat
Arkansean
Hodcarriers
Omaha
Neb
International Printing Pressmen and Assietants
Missouri
Union of Women Employees
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington , D. C
Haselton
Northumberland
England
Vallejo
California
A. F. of L
National Labor Congress
Baltimore
John E. Nolan
Boston
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Washington
Order of Railway Conductors of America
Jacksonville
Fla
Maine
Sheet Metal Workers
Worcester
Masy
Huiten Mine Workers of America
Arkansas
Oklahoma
McAlester
Okla
Fort Smith
Peruna Cited by Louisville Woman After 26 Years Illness
Twenty six year bladder and kidney trouble relieved by Peruna and Manalin according to Mrs W W Lamarter of Louisville. Catarrh linked to kidney disease. testimonials claim internal systemic relief. Mrs J J Mross of San Antonio credits Peruns for curing bowel inflammation.
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W. W. Lamarter
W. W. Lamaster
Montes Ave
Louisville
Mre
J. J. Mross
Water St
San Antonio
Texas
Hawkins Case Goes to Supreme Court for Death Row Appeal
Judge Charles H. Brand signed the bill of exceptions in the state v Hawkins case. Hawkins, a Clarke county man, is under death sentence for his wife Mary Hawkins murder in March. The case moves to the Supreme Court for argument soon, with a decision expected in coming months on whether the county will hang him or grant mercy.
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Duge Daniel
Clarke County
Judge Daniel
Jackson
Daniel
Duge
Charles H. Brand
Will Hawkins
Mary Hawkins
York paralytic restored after 18 years miracle claim
From the New York Herald a Bronx man, John S. Walsh of 1938 Webster Avenue, describes his 18 year paralysis recovery as a miracle, attributing it to relics from St Anne in East Sixty Seventh Street and St Michael's monastery in West Hoboken, aided by persistent prayer and family support. He recalls a period when he could not speak for three months and notes he now moves about without crutches though with light lingering inconvenience.
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Mr. Welsh
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Dollars Chase Love
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Mary Warren
Rendall
P. F. Brown
Mary Wainwright
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A. G. Hargrove
Y. M.C. A. Sociable
Servey See
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pandora
Aes
Kentucky
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Hawkins Case
Supreme Court
Chicago Tribune
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