Georgia proposes normal school for teachers at University
Governor Northen urged Georgia to train teachers through a two month annual program at the University to establish a normal school for white teachers. He favors a pedagogics school open to all, with Georgia’s legislature acting to create statewide training locally and improve public education. The Brunswick convention praised the plan and Northen’s endorsement.
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Brunswick
Northen
Georgia
Brunswick Times
University of Georgia
McKinley's Ten-Year Tariff Boast and Political Tension
The article critiques Major McKinley’s claim that the tariff will stay unchanged for ten years. It argues the remark exposes Senate packing to enrich manufacturers and shows the people oppose the policy. It contends the public intends to resist further economic robbery.
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McKinley
Major McKinley
New Orleans
Senate
Republican’ Party
Augusta and Chattanooga Rail Link Discussed by Magnates
A Jackson Herald editorial notes Augusta and Chattanooga rail prospects not dead. A conference in Atlanta included Alfred Sulley Simon Borg Co Lehman Bross Keyser Co and others from New York London and Georgia to study route rights topography minerals and potential connections with Chattanooga and Evansville and a Chicago to Charleston through line.
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Jackson Herald
Jefferson
Gainesville
Athens
Chattanooga
Savannah
Augusta
Charleston
Seaboard
John Mackey
Evansville
Chicago
Charton
Port Royal
Chattana
Atlanta
Alfred Sulley
Simon Borg & Co
Lehman Bross
Bill Pledger Confesses Crime Linked to River Town Burglary
Bill Pledger is in jail after confessing to the burglary at Helen Palitier's home across the river. Police nabbed him as the thief, with a watch and money recovered, and he broke down on admission.
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Bill Pledger
Helen Palitier
Ae Alta
New Superintendent Chooses Bond as Leader of City Schools
The Athens board of education unanimously elected Professor G. G. Bond to succeed Professor E. C. Branson as city school superintendent. Bond, born in Hart County, educated at Oxford, previously led Athens schools and later served as Columbus principal. The meeting, at the University Bank, included eight qualified applicants and concluded with Bond’s formal nomination and unanimous vote.
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Board of Education
Bond
Professor Branson
G. G. Bond
E.C. Branson
Branson
Athens
University Bank
R. K. Reaves
George H. Palmer
Chas. Stern
C. D. Flanigen
A. L. Hull
D.C. Barrow, Jr
E.R. Hodgson
J. A. Hunnicutt
R. B Russell
Brown
John Ge
Cas
Hart County
Oxford
Alpha
Tau Omega
Columbus
Hodgson Opens Independent Brokerage and Insurance Firm
Mr. George T. Hodgson leaves Hodgson Brothers to start his own brokerage and insurance business in Athens. He is described as a leading, energetic local merchant securing top relations and methods in his new venture, with a promising start and an attractive office for Athens merchants.
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George T. Hodgson
Hodgson
Thas Street
Athens
Bill Johnson Captured After Fleeing Arrest
Police received word from Greenville sheriff that Bill Johnson is jailed there. He had shot Johnson Webb on the G U and N railroad line less than two weeks ago and had been at large until his arrest. He will be returned to Athene to answer for his crime.
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Dr. Glover
Harmony Grove
Carnesville
Bunk Reidy
Bill Johnson
Greenville
Johnson
Johnson Webb
Liberty
Athene
First Methodist Church
W. M. Leftwich
Nashville
Georgia
Winterville
Banner
J R. Haynes
E. D. Stone
Yemese Dey
Stone
Nevers
Horseshoe Bend
Minister to be Called at St Marys Episcopal Church
The vestry of St Mary's Episcopal Church on Oconee Street decided to call a minister. The parish has grown in importance and requires a pastor who can devote significant time to the parish. This news will be welcomed by all in the parish.
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Avery
I. W. Avery
Col
Johnstox
Richard Malcolm Johnston
Atlanta
Baltimore
Malcolm Johnston
West End
Gison
J. G. Gibson
Crawford
Harris
Orb. Harris
Lumpkin
Tornee
W. W. Tarner
The
Alban News and Advertiser
Cuthbert
Bquineror
Woman's Press Club
Kimball
Gerry Eemba Homond
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Oconee Street
T. Mary’s Parish
Hood
H. Parilla
Up in the Grove and Winterville Notes
Harmony Grove residents greet visitors including Nat Sharp and Miss Oda Pittman as revival services begin in Athens. Teachers attend Brunswick convention while the high school resumes after a break. Winterville touts growth and culture, noting Rev. Stone and Mr. Haynes, with local social mood and a joking Beaverdam/Santee picnic debate.
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Harmony Garovz
Nat Sharp
Gainesville
J. P. Hudson
Oda Pittman
Banks County
Kelley Sharp
Jefferson
L. J. Sharp
Joe Parantha
Washington, Ga
New York City
Grove
Parantha
Italy
Addie Stokely
G. W. Duval
Brunswick
Harmony Grove
Oscar Deadwien
Deadwyler
Howev
Personal Notes From Franklin County Ga May 5
Carnesville notes report Tom Carey linked to murder rumors, J W Cannon of Harvey Blair Co visiting town, S J Pribbie traveling to Charlottesville for interstate debate, crops needing rain, J B Parks Jr on business to Homer, Glenn Davis of Currashee in town, Prof Looney and family at Franklin Springs, society boys enjoyed a hop at Cross Roads, all day singing at Cross Roads, Lula Burruss returning from Franklin Springs after several days.
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J. W. Cannon
Harvey, Blair& Co
Richmond
J. Pribbie
Charlottesville
J. B. Parks
Homer
Glenn Davis
Currahes
Mr. Looney
Franklin Springs
Franklin Ngs
Springs Bew
Cross Roads
Lula Burruss
Pranklin Springs
Worsening Money Trust in Douglasville
A chaotic report from Douglasville Georgia on May 6 describes a failing trust fund handled by a local collector. Authorities note funds in charge may total up to twenty thousand dollars but exact figures are unclear. The piece portrays growing concern over financial mismanagement in the community.
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Artants
Douglasville
Prominent Merchant Murders His Uncle in Robeson County
N C May 5 A prominent Laurinburg merchant A Mc Dougal murdered his uncle Simeon Conoly in Robeson County. Disguised he lured the old man from his home, shot him and fired a second time at the dying man. He attempted to wash off makeup and fled toward Charlotte. Authorities pursue him as a motive tied to life insurance and a allegedly poisoned candy incident.
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Simeon Conoly
Wilkes
Conoly
McDougal
Grosage
Moore, Parnell
Kelly
MacDougal
Charlotte
Terrible Accident at Bessemer Steel Works
A ladle in the converter upset at the Bessemer Steel works causing molten metal to spill on three workers. John Berry and Frank Van Breski sustained fatal burns while Yarwood suffered severe hand loss. Berry survived briefly after hospitalization.
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Troy, N
Bessemer Steel Works
John Berry
Frank van Breski
Berry
Yarwood
Great Fire on the Blue Mountains Quenched by Heavy Rain
Reapina Pennsylvania May 5. A heavy two hour shower extinguished the Blue Mountains fire after burning over 1500 acres. In Wisconsin Winnebago Indians abandon farming after three failures and growing discontent. In Washington May 5 the Dubose Hill will case ends with the widow receiving a year's support and the case heading to the Supreme Court.
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Blue Mountains
Reapina
Black River Fars
Wis
Dubose Hill
Washington
Supreme Court
Buckien's Arnica Salve Advertised For Cats And Ailments
An 19th century style ad offers Buckien's arnica salve as a universal cure for cats, bruises, sores, ulcers, saltrheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by John Crawford & Co at 25 cents per box.
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Buckien
John Crawford & Co
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