Educators Adjourn After Georgia School Session
The county school commissioners of Georgia adjourned after a three day meeting in Athens. Next session set for the first week in May 1902 in Augusta. Discussions covered compulsory attendance, Bible in schools, Institute profitability, and a vote against textbook uniformity. A bill to modernize school buildings and to base board of education qualifications on intellect rather than freehold status was urged.
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Ree
Boards of Education
County School Commissioners of
Georgia
Augusta
J. N. Wall
Elbert
W. 8. Walker
Walton
W. B. Merritt
Lowndes
Glean
Sapt
Lawton B. Evans
Ihs
Smith
Lawrens
Dublin
Normal School
Ihe
Board of Education
Atla
M. L. Brittain
Fulton County
Hill
Branson
May Be Warm for Jones Evangelist In Savannah
The advent of Rev. Sam Jones in Savannah next Sunday draws wide attention and sharp debate among saloon keepers and preachers. Some oppose his methods and fear his sermons, while others anticipate impact on local morals. Pamphlets reprint Jones Harris letters, aiming to sway public opinion ahead of the meetings. Mr W J Baxter of North Brook N C credits DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with curing long standing piles. H R Palmer & fons.
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Savannah
Sam Jones
Mr Jones
Ba- Yeora
Jones
Mr. Jones
Judge Harris
Cartersville
Atlanta
W. J. Baxter
North Brook
N. C
DeWitt
H.R. Palmer & Fons
Archer Denies The Charge Alleged Assault On Sister-In-Law
John T. Archer, a well known Manchester man, was arrested on a charge of attempting criminal assault on his 14 year old sister in law Kate C. Gray at their home. Archer denies the accusation, saying he only touched the girl to sit her up with her ill sister.
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Sieter-IncLaw
John T. Archer
Manchester
Kate C. Gray
Gir
Archer
Mia
A. Gray
Centralia
Diocesan Convention Debates Elect New Diocese Officers
The Diocesan Convention opened at Emmanuel Church amid prayer and debate on a proposed canon for clergy trial. Delegates elected officers and a board of missions, and agreed to meet next in Augusta on May 14, 1902 at St Paul’s Church Jehurah with Rev Williams presiding.
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Augusta
Emmanuel Church
J. H. Woodward
W. M. Graf
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St. Paul's Jehurah
O. C. Williams
W. K. Miller
B. ©. Dessassare
Atlanta
W. M. Hawkes
F. H. Miller
Board of Missions
Pise
Judd and Beatty
Diocesan Court Session Elects Officers and Debates Women's Suffrage
In a court house session the election of Diocesan officers was a special order. Rev F Reese of Macon Rev A W Knight of Atlanta and Messrs Cunningham and Harris were elected to standing committees. Archdeacons were named for Atlanta and Savannah and financial reports showed strength. A heated vote extended suffrage to women in church elections by a good majority. The convention adjourns later today. An unrelated testimonial from A L Spafford praises One Minute Cough Care for a child with croup.
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Court House
F. Reese
Macon
A. W. Knight
Atlanta
Cunningham and Harris
W. M. Walton
Harry, Cassil
Savannah
Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentences for Birmingham Killers
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed Jefferson County circuit court rulings in the Frank Miller murder case and in the Alonzo Williams case, both convicted of killing Birmingham police officers and sentenced to death. Miller’s execution date is set, and Williams’ new trial request was denied with a scheduled hanging.
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Supreme Court
Mowrooming
Ala
State Supreme Court
Jefferson Circuit Court
Frank Miller
Birmingham
Jane 2
Alonzo Williams
Jefferson Circuit
Athens School Exhibit Opens With National Reach
The Athens School Exhibit designed by Capt. G. G. Bond opened yesterday and runs three days, showcasing thousands of student works alongside international pieces. State and county educators, including many from far cities, will attend while lectures on manual training feature State School Commissioner Glenn. A formal reception, Mother's Conference, and closing exercises highlight a large educational event.
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Bond
Atheniam Club
Athens Electric Street Railway
Railroads
Athens Banner
Citizens of
Athens
Messrs
G. R. Glenn
M. L. Duggan
R. M. Bacon
N.N. Marchant
J. N. Wall
John F. Cheney
Oglethorpe County
Deapree Hall
G. G. Bond
Supt. Bond
Marietta
Brooklyn
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Georgia
Deupree Hall
Glenn
Walter B. Hill
Mothers of
Opera
Cigarette Use Said to Impair College Student Minds
In Lexington Kentucky Professor RB Ellett of Kentucky University warned that cigarette use cripples mental effort among students. He cited failures in higher mathematics as tobacco addiction progresses, urging students to quit as tests of discipline and concentration become harder.
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Laxington
RB. H. Ellett
Kentucky University
Georgia Epworth League Meeting in Savannah Tonight
Georgia Epworth League to convene at Wesley Monumental Church in Savannah with daytime and evening sessions. Opening welcome by Professor P. Brown, response by league president, and address by Walter M. Chandler on The Trial of Jesus From a Lawyer's Standpoint.
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Savanah
Savaxwan
Epworth ' S League of Georgia
Wesley Monumental Church
P. Brown
League
Walter M. Chandler
New York
Jesus
New York Stocks in Turmoil at Opening on May Day
The New York Stock Exchange opened amid chaotic trading as a large, unusually diverse crowd of brokers rushed to sell. Corner operators pressed hard to extract value, triggering widespread pressure and fear of further declines. By noon steel rose to 45, Manhattan to 105, Southern Pacific to 863, and Amalgamated Copper to 107 with other issues edging higher.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Roarke
Soeedern Pacific
United States Steel
Manhattan
Southern Pacific
Atchison
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State Normal School
Robertsan Marble
Thomas St
Athens, Ga
G. W. Roberts
North Creek
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Archer Denies
DeWitt’s
H. R. Palmer & Sons
O. K. Nelson
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A. L. Spafford
Cheater, Mich
H O. White
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F. F. Reese
Coma Prestoner
C. R. Glenn
Athenaum
E. C. Branson
Robertson Marble Yard
H. B. Falmer & Sons
Ismoke
J. B. Palmer & Sons
Emmett Everett
Berrien County
Emmett | Everett
Cecil
Georgia Epworth League
Masuvirtz
George W. Armstrong
Crofton
Armstrong
Clarke County
NEW York Bulls and Bears
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Athens Savings Bank
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