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Athens
Carrier Bay
Prompt Payment of Georgia Teachers Under Bond Plan
Governor elect Brown proposes bonds to create a loan fund to ensure prompt payment of common school teachers in Georgia. Support grows across the state with endorsements from prominent figures and legislators. Even if not adopted, a law to guarantee timely salaries is anticipated as the public awakens to the teachers' treatment.
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Elect Brown
Georgia
Brown
Alumni Spirit Drives Georgia University Support
The Banner notes growing alumni interest in the University of Georgia, with thousands visiting for commencement and class reunions. It cites past low support but praises rallied alumni for advancing the institution and state, highlighting annual reunions as a key driver of loyalty and future progress.
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University of Georgia
Atztc
Georgia
Gov elect Browns Propositions on Paying Georgia Teachers
Governor elect Joseph M. Brown spoke in Elberton urging prompt payment of all state obligations including teacher salaries. He argued against suspending schools to balance the deficit and urged using businesslike methods to meet debts without delaying payments.
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Joseph M. Brown
Elberton
Georgina
Brown
Georgia
Condi
State loan fund for common schools proposed
Governor elect Brown proposes a state loan fund to finance annual spring disbursements to teachers, repaid from incoming tax revenue. Bonds may float at three percent, drop to two with depository deposits, and by annual principal payments of one hundred thousand dollars, bonds could be redeemed without raising taxes. The plan aims to ensure timely teacher pay and relieve delays that force discounting salaries.
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Brown
Georgia
Tariff Commission urged to secure square deal for the South
A chamber of commerce memorandum urges Congress to create an independent tariff commission representing both major parties with the US president as consultant. It argues this body would revise tariffs equitably, relieve the South from long burdens, and reduce political influence by a few leaders who favor eastern interests. The call notes Republicans promised revision but have offered scant relief to the South.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States
Republican Party
South
Congress
East
Year in Review at the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia closes a year praised for strong discipline, rising student interest, and excellent faculty work. Chancellor Barrow expresses gratitude for harmony between professors and students. The State College of Agriculture likewise reports solid progress, aiming for peak educational work in the South, with attendance up despite low cotton prices and financial strain.
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University OF Georgia
Barrow
State College of Agriculture
Soule
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Ultimate Healer
A postcard style ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as unbeatable for cuts burns bruises sores and skin ailments. It claims superiority for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles, naming Mt W J Smith & Bro and H B Palmer & Sons as distributors.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. B. Palmer & Bons
New Road Laws for State Rural Roads
Counties push for up to date road regulations as state prepares for a legislative session. Existing laws fit old conditions, but the determination to improve rural roads calls for new statutes. Lawmakers should study the issue thoroughly and aid road improvement efforts through proper legislative action.
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Seasion
White Men In Office In the Taft Era
The article asserts President Taft will not appoint Black officials in the South against white wishes. Negro office holders are resigning as white men are appointed in Georgia and elsewhere. The shift is seen as achieving a long hoped change, with uncertain effects on the Republican party.
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Taft
South
Georgia
Thinning Gray Ranks At Confederate Veterans Reunion
Memphis hosts the annual Confederate Veterans reunion drawing thousands while aging veterans thin. The average veteran is sixty seven. ten years hence many will be gone. Georgia Division plans next September’s state reunion in Athens with local preparations and committees to ensure a memorable visit for the veteran soldiers.
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The
Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Georgia
Athens
Advice to the Young Men from Southern Railroad President Finley
President Finley of the Southern Railroad urged University of North Carolina students to seek success at home in the South. He said opportunities will grow as the South's economic strength and resources expand, and that faithful young men will be richly rewarded locally rather than traveling north or west.
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Finley
Southern Railroad
University of North Carolina
South
Class Day at Pennsylvanias Big Quad Garden
Class Day exercises at the University of Pennsylvania were held in the Big Quad transformed into a garden. A stage along the dormitory arches hosted the program. Ivy planting and senior fence presentation to close 1910. Senior promenade to follow at the Houston Club in the evening.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
University Grounds
Houston Club
Southern Refining to Build Georgia's Largest Fertilizer Factory
Athens will host the state’s largest fertilizer plant after Southern Refining Company announced a new facility named Sereco to be built near the city. The plant aims to produce two hundred tons of acid phosphate daily and will include housing for workers, with executives from Atlanta joining to lead operations. The project follows a fire at the previous plant and involves land acquisition, rail sidings, and partnerships to secure acid supply from Ducktown, Tennessee. The venture is expected to spur significant local employment and reinforce Athens as a growing manufacturing hub.
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Athens
Georgia
A. M. Dobbs
Southern Refining Company
Oconee Street
Tennessee Copper Company
Ducktown
Tenn
Dobbs
Southern Refining Co
Sereco
George C Armstrong
Atlanta
Marietta Fertilizer Co
C. N. Campbell
Mr. Dobba
Our Father and the Brotherhood of Man Sermon
The speaker argues the Lord s Prayer begins with Our Father binding all humanity in brotherhood. He cites Jesus on loving neighbor, quotes Abou Ben Adhem, and urges action through charity, justice, and humility, warning against self centered living and urging reconciliation before prayer.
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Stephen Paulson
Tithe Brotherhood OF Man God
Ben Adhem
Java
Jesus
Universal Brotherhood
Earth
Heaven
Hell
Cain
God
Insanity Defense of W. S. Biggers headlines murder case
Charlotte, June 14. Mecklen burg special session hears W S Biggers charged with killing J G Hood near the Central hotel after a dispute over investments. About 600 witnesses saw the four shots and a fifth through Hood's head. Biggers surrenders. insanity plea expected with a dozen eminent attorneys for both sides.
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Biggers
Charlotte
N. C
Mecklenburg Superior Court
J. G. Hood
Central Hotel
Hood
Tennessee Elks Meet At Nashville Convention
Nashville hosts the annual Tennessee Elks convention with hundreds of visitors. The city is decorated for receptions and entertainment as officials prepare for a big event marked by Flag Day exercises at Centennial Park and an automobile parade to Hermitage. Governor Patterson and Benton McMillin are among speakers at the Vendome.
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Tennessee Elks
Nashville
Tenn
Centennial Park
Vendome
Malcolm R Patterson
Benton McMillin
prompt action praised Athens citizens endorse kidney cure
Athens resident Mrs LY Yarbrough credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing severe kidney trouble and backache after unsuccessfully trying other remedies. She praises the medicine and urges others to buy Doan's Kidney Pills, sold by Palmer & Sons in Athens, priced at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. distributes Doan's in the United States.
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Athens
Dean
Mra. LY
Yarbrough
Thomas St
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Mercy and the Peacemakers In a Humble Life
Quoted exhortation on greatness and service to mankind. Emphasizes that true worth comes from dedicating life to God and serving His people, with a plea to love Thy family as Christ loved. Copyright 1909 Dietrick Lamale.
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Dietrick Lamale
Speculation on Arbitration Rules in Atlanta Strike Talks
Atlanta Georgia June 14 A wave of speculation surrounds which clauses of the strike agreement the Department of Commerce and Labor sent an agent to Georgia to amend. Officials keep tight lips as H L Dickson says hearings’ length hinges on evidence rules. firemen’s leaders seek all meetings held and the award made in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Department of Commerce and Labor
Georgia
Baldwin
Washington
Arbitration Board
Snat
H. L. Dickson
Firemen's Brotherhood
Templars Hold State Conclave in Syracuse
Syracuse hosts the three day Grand Commandery conclave of the Knights Templar with grand officers arriving, electric arches lighting the event, and a grand parade planned for tomorrow as crowds gather from across the state. The Ohio Bankers Association opens its annual convention in Toledo with two days of meetings before delegates sail on the new steamer Hermonic to the Georgia Bay north channel and return by Saturday.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Knights ‘Templar
Grand Commandary
Ohio Bankers IN Convention
Toledo
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Hotel Secor
Hermonic
Soa
Georgina Bay
Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Newark
Headquarters opened at the Hotel Warden for the Grand Army of the Republic Ohio encampment and affiliated groups. Newark decorates for visitors expected from across the state, with organizers predicting a large attendance and a highly successful gathering.
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Ohio
Newark
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Ohio
Woman's Relief Corps
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