Georgia Letters on Politics and Education in Athens
A compilation of editorials and notes from Atlanta and Athens discussing university growth in Georgia, public education zeal, and prominent figures. Mentions include remarks on the University of Georgia, Dr William J Young, Edward M Shepherd, Sam Small, Pierpont Morgan, Tom Watson, and King Edward. References to local politics in Macon and Atlanta, and remarks on national figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Small
Bartlett
Georgia
Washington
Commonwealth
University of Georgia
Nnion
Georgia political remarks spark debate on harvest and candidates
The letter touches on office applications for Mr. Terrell, Georgia crop prospects, and party dynamics after a Democratic primary. It notes Populist gains, Wood's closeness, a moving watermelon quote, and editorials to come on Hog and Hominy. Bibb grand jury targets corporations as Col E consents to recount.
The Farmer Lads and the University Question
A reprinted Atlanta Constitution editorial discusses agricultural education, urging farmer lads to attend college rather than seek independence from farms. It notes Athens university commencement, highlights Hon. Edward M. Shepard, and argues that better farming results require broader student interest, modern facilities, and practical training beyond books and labs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Indiana
Savannah Press
Pleasant
Stovall
State University
Athens
Edward M. Shepard
New York
Tammany Toket
Shepard
Georgia
Speaker College
Recount fears and editorials spark mixed reactions across papers
The Savannah News notes critics in Uol quitt county doubting a candidate’s chances, while the Chicago Tribune mockingly critiques Rear Admiral Crowninshield’s pronunciation. Tennessee press favors Hon Mary Louise Myrick at Americas Times-Recorder, and the Dublin Courier-Dispatch touts a photogenic piracy feature. Georgia farmers benefit from recent rains with banking prospects improving in fall. Griffin News reporter Eadlier Glessner cites the Athens Banner as truth in a pointed remark.
Debate Over Unit Rule Question In Clarke County Delegation
The article discusses whether Clarke county should adopt the unit rule at the state convention to avoid voting confusion. It notes visiting dignitaries to Athens including Judge Speer, and mentions Maximo Gomes alleged bribery, Gen Waller's Philippines testimony, Eugene Field’s remark about St Louis, and W D Mille's Cherokee County nomination dispute with Ben I Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
The University of Georgia Commencement Fete
The University of Georgia closes another year with a grand commencement at Athens. The program has been praised for order and excellence. An Atlanta Constitution editorial lauds the university for its noble history and contributions to Georgia culture and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
University of Georgia
Hill
Atlanta Constitution of
People of Georgia
America
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures and Energy Boost
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for cost and effect, claiming it purifies blood, clears pimples and eruptions, relieves tiredness and debility, and provides energy. A Washington DC testimonial from Mass Evzre Colonne asserts reliable results and a lasting cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Evzre
How the Flag Was Placed There Tale of Tower Prank
A senior class prank at a water tower involved a student paying a negro a quarter to climb and raise the 1902 banner, prompting embarrassment as the deed was misattributed to others. The item reflects small town bravado and journalistic controversy from the era.
Miss Eva Atkinson Placed at Post Office Window
Public delight follows Miss Eva Atkinson being assigned to the general delivery window at the post office. She brings years of civil service experience from Washington and is well regarded for her work. A final line promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Atkinson
Local Politicians Move as Terrell Takes Georgia Governor Post
After Gov elect Terrell is sworn in he will appoint a judge and solicitor for Athens City Court. Judge Howell Gobb seeks reappointment, opposed by HLS West. Tribble seeks solicitor post, opposed by G O Thomas and likely G O Upson. All gentlemen supported Terrell. One Minute Cough Cure promoted with testimonials from D Scott Oarrin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion W. Harris
Macon
Georgia
Terrell
Athens
Howell Gobb
Hls. West
Isis
Tribble
G. O.thomas
G.0. Upson
Judge McWhorter to Move Here Next Fall
Judge McWhorter of Lexington will relocate with his family to this city next fall. He has been in the area, meeting trustees, and stated in a Banner interview that the family will move here then. Athens offers a cordial welcome. Also an ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin ailments, with endorsements from H B Palmer & Sons and Warren J. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Speer
Judge McWhorter
Lexigton
Board of Trustees
DeWitt
R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
H .B. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith
Miss Annie Linton Wins Southern Scholarship
Dean Russell of Teachers College Columbia University announced six South ern scholarships for 100238, including Miss Annie Linton of this city, sister of Clarke county’s tax collector. The $200 awards were funded by W Everit Macy George Foster Seabody and John Cros Browne. Over 200 May applications were received. 110 candidates remained eligible for the list. Two appointees will study manual training one will focus on primary teaching and three on normal school or administrative work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Russell
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Annie Linton
Clarke County
Miss Linton
W. Everit Macy
George Foster Seabody
John Crosby Browne
New York City
South
Calls His Race to Arms Bishop Warns Blacks to Defend Themselves
Chicago June 17 Bishop Alexander Walters of the Ohio based Afro American council urged self defense for Black residents amid predicted trouble. In Olivet Baptist church he said Black men should protect home and family even to death while a resolution demanded Governor Yates guard lives and property in Eldorado and Harrisburg and against a Missouri lynching last winter. Governor Yates promised authorities will act against assailants and uphold the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alexander Walters
Negro Church of Ohio
Olivet Baptist Church
Eldorado
Harrisburg
Louis Wright
Missour
Yates
Vidorado
Wealthy cattle owner found murdered by wife and brother
James Gorman and his sister in law Mrs Thomas Gorman were arrested in Cody for the death of Thomas Gorman a wealthy cattle owner who disappeared two weeks earlier. The couple sold ranch property and took their three year old daughter Mia before burying the body in the garden. The man and woman await a Basin jail hearing while concern grows for the missing child believed to be in the Big Horn river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyattville
Neb
James Gorman
Thomas
Gorman
Thomas Gorman
Big Horn River
Basin
Frien dless Ended His Life On Ohio River Bridge
A man’s clothes were found on the Wheeling steel bridge around 11 pm and a note said he chose death as no one cared, with a letter to W S Marin of Washington Pa dated February 28 from Heston Pa signed Mabel. No body recovered and identity unclear. Local German reader George Sobaub of New Lebanon notes an ad for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm claiming dramatic relief for back pain.
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Wheelng
Ohio River
Marin
West
Wheeling Street
Washington
Heston
Mabel
New York City
George Sobaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volkssaltung
Chamberlain
Livery Fight at Carrollton Between Shaw and Boykin
A bloody duel on the Carrollton courthouse steps left Dr. G. W. Shaw and Col. B. J. Boykin with serious head wounds. The clash followed a dispute over suits for a board bill and alleged barratrous activity, with cane blows and a sheriff’s intervention, postponing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
G. W. Shaw
J. Boykin
Boykin
Dr. Shaw
Barratroua
Colonel Boykin
Mra. M. F
Fireman's tragic death on Southern train near Varnell Ga
Train on the Southern route from Chattanooga to Atlanta passes Varnell Ga at 4 pm. Fireman Robert I Nelson falls or is knocked from his engine by a water chute and is killed instantly. Engineer unaware continues for a half mile before noticing the missing fireman. Body found beside the water chute. Transported to Atlanta where relatives reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Varnell
Chattanooga
Robert I. Nelson
Hisfreman
Nelson
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Supreme Court
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Chicago Tribune
Crowninshield
Orusboll
Savannah News
Tennessee
Mary Louise Myrick
Americas Times-Recorder
Dublin Ocourier-Dispatch
Courier-Dispatch
Eadlier Glessner
Griffin News
Guerry
Maximo Gomes
Gabi
Waller
Philippines
Eugene Field
5S. Louis
St. Louis
W. D. Mille
Cherokee County
Ben I. Perry
Cherokee Advance
the University
Hood’e Sereaparwa
Jake
India
Dr. King
Miss Atkinson
Uneeda Biscuit
Scott Oarrin
Loganton
Liethora
H. R. Palmer & Sons
A. M. Shields
Chambersburg
W. J. Smith & Bro S
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Father Cauvin
Rome
United States
Cauvin
Napoleon Bonaparte
Strasburg
Garver Bros
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World
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