Clarke County Hangings and Tide of Trials
The Clarke County judge set July 24 for the execution of Johnson Webb, the man convicted of a hanging crime. Acquitted defendant Law Hart and others faced motions as juries weighed verdicts. A local divorce case was tried and motion sessions continued, while a public notice discussed Southern history in school books and debates over patriotism.
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Pat
Clarke
Gugers
Hutchins
Rand Plains
Georgia
Larkinagers
Kite
Board of Trustees Meet in Library Building
The board of trustees met yesterday in the library building to organize and plan upcoming governance actions. Members discussed committee assignments and the schedule for the next quarterly meeting.
Board Work Opens With Normal School Debate
Trustees met in the library to organize and appoint committees for incoming matters. The Chancellor’s annual report and committee reports were heard, with the Normal School establishment favored and a geology chair vacancy to be filled before the fall session. The board adjourned to meet again at ten.
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Messrs. Gresham
Billups
H. Harris
Stovall
Thomas
Hull
Miller
McDaniel
Hutchins
Gen. Lawton
Col
McIntyre
Co. Hammond
Col. Screven
de Felton
W. Y. Atkinson
Georgia Female Industrial School
Normal School
Jones
Department of Geology
Enclycopa Americana Offer By The Banner
The Banner offers the Enclyclopaedia Britannica edition with a one year Dairy Banner subscription for 89 dollars, a savings over the regular 60 dollar price. A few copies remain in the business office for readers seeking a combined library volume.
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Editioun
Dainy Banner
Banne
Ripper at Leeds Jack of London Again
Barbara Watter house, a five year old quarryman’s daughter, disappeared last Saturday. Police found her body near the town hall, wrapped in a bundle. Abdomen opened, intestines protruded, limbs severed, clothes replaced.
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Legos
Barbara Watterhouse
Board of Visitors reports on University of Georgia
The Board of Visitors to the University reports 180 students enrolled with 140 pursuing A B S B S degrees and 24 for B E and 4 for B A. Chancellor Boggs praised discipline and plans for growth, noting 71 percent pay their way and rare vice like gambling and drunkenness. Buildings in poor repair, Moore College best, Richardson rooms inadequate. replacement at about 25000 demanded. Old Rock College urged as State Normal, English Philosophy added, and extra legislature funds 15000 to 20000 urged to elevate the university.
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Atlanta
Boggs
Moore College
Richardson
Old Rock College
Wm. Slaton
J. M. Fredericatterson
Bright Young Man in Alabama Succumbs to Drink and Morphine
James G. Gilchrist Jr a member of the last legislature from Montgomery County died at the Merchant's hotel at 9 am from morphine after taking liquor. He left a note asking his father Col. Gilchrist for forgiveness claiming he could not reform and acknowledged error. Also dated New York June 12 the Tribune admits it erred in recent protectionist tin plate stance.
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Montgomery
James G. Gilchrist, Jr
Montgomery County
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Gilchrist
New York
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The New Bridge: Magnificent Structure for G. C. N. Route
The article celebrates a grand bridge slated for crossing the G. C. N. line, detailing its impressive design and the pivotal role it will play in regional transportation. Engineers promise durable construction and lasting utility for the community.
Nearly Completed Bridge Over Oconee River 885 Feet Long
The G C and N railroad bridge over the Oconee River advances toward completion. Fifteen spans totaling 885 feet will soon be joined by stone abutments and towers, with track laying to begin as early as mid July. The project, manufactured by North Iron Co of Wilmington, Delaware, aims for completion by August 1 or sooner, weather permitting. Trains will run to the bridge area as work finishes.
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North Iron Co
Wilmington
Delaware
South Broad River
Athens
Chancellor Boggs and His Excellent Report to the Board
Chancellor Boggs presents a detailed report to the board of trustees outlining progress, fiscal status, and strategic priorities. The document highlights governance actions, campus initiatives, and anticipated challenges facing the university system.
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Board OF Trustees
Chancellor Boggs Reports on University Year and Reforms
Chancellor Boggs’ Board report praises general prosperity and student behavior, notes several resignations and faculty needs, and urges rapid filling of key chairs. It recommends adding libraries, equipment, and instructors, expanding the history and politics chair, and improving the military armament. The Rock College normal proposal seeks unconditional state transfer with open library access and teaching facilities for future teachers.
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Madeaun Tosco Fonda A
H. C. Winte
The
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Department of Libraries
W.L. Jones
A. H. Herty
Jesse Coates
Marion M. Hull
Military Department
Snelling
United States
Rock College
Normal College
Georgia
Harmony Grove Items: June reports and local news
Harmony Grove Ga June 11 Special. Dr Vaughnn was in the Grove on business. The mayoral court sat after oanne materi janis a cent. George Rosper, an planter of Pocatalli distelot, visited the Grove yesterday amid many farmers trading. Mrs Annie J Wooten returned home after a visit. Harmony Grove should be well represented at the University Commencement next week. Tom Williford adds a home extension on Railroad street, making a convenient cottage once finished.
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Dr. Vaughnn
Oanne Materi Janis
George Rosper
Pocatalli Distelot
Deepiinie Avenue
Annie J. Wooten
Tom Williford
Railroad Street
Baseball World Item From The Intense League
Fragmentary baseball box score data shows Boston 1 14 Chicago 9 in a muddled line with entries for Philadelphia Cincinnati and other teams. The text then shifts to a religious admonition against drinking and a misfit pledge about honesty and jewelry from a store, suggesting OCR corruption and mixed content.
Street car strike erupts in Grand Rapids with violence
In Grand Rapids Michigan a street car strike flared up with about 200 protesters at Swet Street cable station. Police arrived to quell the clash, a pitched battle followed with revolvers fired and bricks and sticks thrown. Thirteen detainees were taken to headquarters. several old car drivers among them. One alleged fatality reported and others wounded.
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Grand Ramps
Mich
Jane
Swet Street
Harmony Grove Happenings and Local News Notes
Harmony Grove Ga June 12 Special Mrs S Wilbanks is quite sick and mourners send wishes. Will Sanders visits from Savannah to rest with his mother. Mell in Savannah Western Union leads as expert operator. The Harmony Grove Age praises Mr J W Creighton as manager and reports local and regional news. A five year old child of Mr and Mrs Will Alexander died after a sprained ankle led to pneumonia. Various locals and visitors, including Tom Stapler and J John Scoggins, appear in town notices and business chatter.
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Georgia
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Augusta
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Maysville
J. John Scoggins
Haines Henson & Co
Nashville
Tennessee
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Yester
L. A.mcsmith
Anderson
Thieves chased after Brooklyn residence break in
Two young men broke into Michael O'Donnell’s residence at 237 Forty-fourth Street Brooklyn at night. Maggie Murphy at 262 saw the burglars and warned bystander, one thief pointed a gun and threatened to shoot. Citizens pursued and captured the suspects, named George Edwards and John Harris, with the sergeant identifying them as New York residents.
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Thelves
George Edwards
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Count Schemes in Court Over Seemingly Innocent Trap
Albert Engle known as Count Schaffner faced police court on charges tied to luring young women to a vacant Wabash avenue house by posing as a Chinese merchant with seersike. He allegedly made indecent proposals, brandished a knife if resisted, and threatened to seal victims in a large trunk. A witness testified, and he remains held for further development.
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Albert Engle
Count Schaffner
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Ike
Government Won’t Expel Intruders From Chickasaw Nation
June 11 dispatch states officials believe the government will not expel the so called intruders from the Chickasaw Nation on June 17 or before harvest. The piece notes unresolved issues with government traders and permits, reflecting uncertainty over enforcement and authority.
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Conviction and sentence in postmaster embezzlement case
In Halifax Henry Davis colored, assistant postmaster, was convicted in the United States circuit court of embezzling $1,000 and sentenced to eighteen months in Columbus Penitentiary plus a near 400 dollar fine. Several others faced charges over counterfeit money. A Mississippi Canton report notes a shooting during the night in Nashville Tennessee. A curious tale of a rare 1755 English silver coin found in a garden is shared alongside a medical advert for Dr Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir.
Bitten by a Dog in Mornor Georgia
In Mornor Georgia on June 11 an elderly resident, George Malcolm, was severely bitten on the mouth nose and hand by a dog believed mad. A bystander killed the dog by striking its head with a rock and choking it. Profuse bleeding and possible hydrophobia risk were noted, especially from the bite on the hand. Also mentioned is the Jefferson Mission quarterly conference to be held at New Hope church on the fourth Sabbath in June and the preceding Saturday, with official members urged to attend.
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Clarke
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Mole Control: Moles Feed on Insects Not Cereals
A Kansas correspondent argues moles derive nourishment from white grubs rather than cereals. The piece notes moles worsen lawns by feeding on grubs, cites Vineland New Jersey innovator Mr Landis who paid for moles, and urges cultivating moles to eradicate grubs so moles abandon the lawn.
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Practical Joke In Quaker Meeting Sparks Pie Confusion
A boy entered a Quaker meeting house and, after scanning the room, announced in solemn tone that whoever speaks first would receive a pie. A well dressed man replied Go thy way, and the boy claimed the pie. The scene quickly dispersed as the speaker fled.
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