Census of Manufactures for Waycross Georgia Released
Waycross Georgia May 10 census director Durrant issued a preliminary statement on the citys census of manufactures. Prepared under chief statistician William M Stewart the report shows 21 establishments 868000 capital cost of materials 612000 salaries and wages 533000 miscellaneous expenses 26000 value of products 1202000 and value added 591000. Employees include 66 salaried officials and clerks and 180 wage earners.
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Washington, D. C
Waycross
Georgia
Durand
Willian M. Stewart
Bureau of the Census
Ceeeee Eee
Ees Ef
Seuss
Rome
William M. Stewart
Brunswick
Manufactures
President Taft backs reciprocity with Canada
Washington May 10 Charles M Pepper reports the president’s views on reciprocity to John M Stahl. The plan lowers duties on lumber and dairy equipment while removing tariffs on dairy products. The president praises farmer restraint and predicts a year of trial will prove the benefits to all classes and allay farmer fears.
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Washington, D. C
Charles M. Pepper
Taft
Canada
John M. Stahl
Chicago
Farmers’ National Congress
middle/ west
Dominions
United States
Debaters Challenged by Guyt. 8. McLendon to Statewide Meeting
Hon Guyt 8 McLendon issues a statewide challenge to Governor elect Hoke nith Senator Terrell and Judge W A Covington to a joint debate. The public vote appears unlikely, as the text notes opposition to giving people a voting opportunity and hints at ongoing disputes.
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Guyt
McLendon
Hoke
Terrell
W. A. Covington
Carters Win Southern Tennis Championship 1911
E V Carter Jr and brother Frank Carter of Georgia win the southern intercollegiate tennis title at East Lake defeating the Dawson brothers of Tech in straight sets. The victors become first and second vice presidents of the association for the year, with singles finals to be played today.
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Atlanta
E. V. Carter, Jr
Frank
University of Georgia
Dawson Brothers
Tech
East Lake
Carter Brothers
Association
Carter Boys
E. V. Carter
Slack
Fort
Georgia
Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Association
Atlanta Athletic Club
F V. Carter, Jr
F. Carter
Thanking Athens Ladies and Citizens for Support
The Athletic Association of the University of Georgia extends thanks to the citizens of Athens for their generous Tag Day response totaling 112.55, near the cost of uniforms for the varsity this season. As a token of appreciation, the association invites Athens’ ladies to the university chapel for two evenings this week and notes detailed Tech Georgia game coverage by Western Union.
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Athletic Association of the
University of Georgia
Citizens of
Athens
Indies of
Ladies of
University Chapel
Tech-Georgia
Western Union Telegraph Company
Athletic Association
Wyoming Battleship Launch Date Corrected in Navy Notice
Washington May 10 reports error. The battleship Wyoming will be launched May 25 in Philadelphia and christened by Miss Dorothy Eunice Knight, daughter of a former Wyoming chief justice. The vessel is a first class battleship of 26 000 tons displacement.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Philadelphia
Navy Sepervisnt
Dorothy Eunice Knight
Census of Manufactures data for Rome Georgia released
The Rome Georgia Census of Manufactures report by Census Director William M. Stewart shows 36 establishments with capital of 1.6 million and materials cost 1.078 million. Salaries and wages total 430 thousand, other expenses 120 thousand, value of products 1.864 million, and value added by manufacture 788 thousand. Average number of wage earners: about 1,014.
Jewels Presented to J. K. Orr by Columbus Knights Templar
Columbus Ga May 10 another jewel added to the collection of jewels of Sir Joseph K Orr of Atlanta grand captain general of the grand encampment Knights Templar. St Aldemar Commandery No 8 Columbus presented jewels to three of its oldest past commanders including Orr along with George F P Whiteside and F Theodore Perl. Presentation by Recorder W E B Williams Past Commander Walter W Curtis and Generalissimo P H Whittlesey. Orr remains a member of St Aldemar Commandery and is warmly welcomed by Columbus Knights.
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Columbus
Joseph K. ‘Orr
Atlanta
United States of America
Knights Templars
St. ‘Aldemar Commandery No
Orr
George FP. Whiteside
Georgia
F. Theodore Perl
Columbus Knights
W. EB. Williams
Walter W. Curtis
P. H. Whittlesey
St. Aldemar Commandery
Supreme Court backs Brunswick school tax levy law
In a unanimous ruling the Supreme Court upheld the 1910 act authorizing Brunswick to hold an election to levy a public school tax. A. B. Deaver challenged the levy in a petition for injunction, but the court found the act provides the necessary machinery and that city officials complied, reversing the lower court’s injunction.
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Supreme Court
Brunwick
Deaver
Brunswick
May Festival Opens at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
The eighteenth annual May Festival begins tonight in Ann Arbor with the Theodore Thomas Orchestra of Chicago and the University Choral Union. Featured soloists include Mme Bernice de Pasquali, Misa Perceval Allen, Florence Mulford, Janet Spencer, Reed Miller, Clarence Whitehall, and Horatio Connell. Handel and Tchaikovsky works on the program. Athens hosts Grand Commandery visit, while Georgia moves to shift state capital from Atlanta to Macon amid growing support.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan School of Music
Theodore Thomas Orchestra of
Chicago
The
University Choral Union
Mme, Bernice de Pasquali
Misa Perceval Allen
Misa Florence Mulford
Janet Spencer
Reed Miller
Clarence Whitehall
Horatio Connell
Tchhaikowsky
Eugen Onegin
Handel
Judas Maccabaeus
Five Gentlemen Among State Normal School Graduates
A circulating report claimed the graduating class of eighty five at the State Normal School was all ladies. The truth is eighty ladies and five gentlemen. The five gentlemen are Messia G. C. Blanchard J. A. McGarrity D. D. McGarrity C. D. Vinson and J. L. Taylor. They stand well in their class and are prepared for service to society.
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The
State Normal
State Normal School
Messia
G. C. Blanchard
J. A. McGarrity
D. D. McGarrity
C. D. Vinson
J. L. Taylor
Johns Hopkins Professor Plans Chapel Talk Today
Dr. Kirby Flower Smith of Johns Hopkins University will speak in the university chapel at 10 o'clock this morning. A respected Latin scholar and noted public speaker, he is touring Southern colleges to strengthen ties with the Johns Hopkins community. All are invited to attend.
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Johns Hopkins University
Kirby Flower Smith
Johns Hopkins
Smith
Elks Lodge Building Renovation Progress
Workmen inside the Elks home have been ship shaping the interior with gypsining and painting. The upstairs has been renovated and improved. George Goodale is in charge of the second floor, dedicating extra time to duties. Weekly meetings on Wednesdays attract two to three new applicants.
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Elks
George Goodale
Four Blind Tigers Convicted Yesterday in City Court
In Athens mayor court four black defendants were found guilty of keeping whiskey on hand for sale. Luke Bradford and Julian Johnson each faced $200 fines or six months on the street, Georgia Robinson was fined $100 or three months, and Susie Jarre also $100 or three months. Additional disorderly conduct and drunken cases were disposed of at $5 to $10 each. Citizens praised the city as visitors offered compliments to Athens.
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Luke Bradford
G. C. Thomas
Julian Johnson
Georgia Robinson
Susie Jarre
Y W G A Ladies Meet Postponed To Next Week
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A postpones its meeting from this Friday to Friday next week. Further notice will be given in due time. Important business is expected to come before the meeting.
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The
Young Men's Christian Association
Bound Over in Burglary Case for Turpin on Clayton Street
Gas bound over in burglary. C. W. Turpin, blamed for entering and robbing employer D. R. Prewette's Clayton Street business upstairs, faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Chares Young. Evidence deemed sufficient to require a $500 bond to answer burglary charge. bond not posted by last night.
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D .R. Prewette
Clayton Street
Chase Young
From a Blacksmith's Forge to Ram The Illuminary Outfit
A large crowd watched at Union Station as a varied array of gear was loaded for Yaarab Temple initiatory work. The procession included a forge, battering ram, clubs, chairs, operating tables, cannons, lumber for a scaffold, and costumes destined for Athens for a ceremonial session Thursday night. Patentiate Forrest Adair departed for Athens, and about 800 nobles of Yaarab Temple head there at 1:20 PM Thursday.
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Atlanta
Union Station
Ed Clapp
Athens
Patentiate
Forrest Adair
Yaarab Temple
Brunswick City Report Shows Industrial Shifts 1904 to 1909
A Brunswick summary compares 1904 and 1909 factory data. Establishments decline from 29 to 23, while salaries, profits, and product values rise. value of products grows to 673000 with payroll and capital changes noted. The census table details capital, materials cost, wages, and employment shifts.
Stovall Candidate Seen For Unexpired Senate Term
Hon Pleasant A Stovall editor of The Press Savannah attends Grand Commandery meeting and is viewed as a strong potential candidate for the late Senator Clay's unexpired U S Senate term. Stovall has legislative and senate service and broad statewide backing, especially in South Georgia where he could secure nearly the entire delegation.
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Pleasant A. Stovall
the Press
Savannah
Stovall
Clay
United States Senate
Atill
South Georgia
Delegaton
Senate
Georgia
Tate
Screen Your House For Health And Wealth
A public notice extols door and window screens as the best defense against flies and disease. It urges families to invest in screens, arguing that keeping flies out prevents illness and protects homes, children, and food from contamination.
New University of Maine President Robert J Aley Born in Indiana
Dr Robert J Aley the new president of the University of Maine was born May 11 1863 in Coal City Indiana. An educator and mathematician he taught at Indiana University Leland Stanford Junior University and edited a major educational publication before becoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Saturnia and then head of the university. He is regarded as a leading authority in geometry algebra and mathematics and has held memberships in major mathematical societies. The university cadets performed well in yesterday’s Grand Commandery parade reflecting well on the state university.
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Robert J. Aley
University of Maine
Coal City
Indiana
Valparaiso College
Indiana University
Leland Stanford Junior University
Satiana
Aley
American Mathematical Society
Kindfred
England
Scotland
Germany
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