Gasoline explosion injures several Georgia students at bonfire
A barrel of gasoline exploded at Herty Field during a Georgia celebration for winning state and southern championships. Hundreds were knocked to the ground as windows shattered. Freshman Joe Myers suffered serious burns, others received burns or injuries while a dozen or more endured shock from the blast.
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Joe Myers
Herty Field
Candler Hall
Jos, Myers
Frank Myers
Charles Stern’ Company
Athens
Four-Legged Chick Stuns Georgian Coach Frank Anderson
Frank Anderson, Georgian baseball coach, reports a Buff Orpington chick with four legs and four feet. The extra limbs sprout behind the wings, potentially allowing rapid baserunning. The odd bird, seen at Mr. Marbutt’s, sparks talk of utilitarian uses and drumstick abundance.
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Frank Anderson
Orpington
Chickens Insured? Lady Probes Policies on Fowls in Athens
A Athens inquiry describes a lady calling a prominent insurance man to ask if any firm offers insurance on chickens. The agent lacks a chicken policy but mentions forms for rare or valuable stock such as fine dogs, prize ponies, and other unusual risks, hinting chickens might exist as an unlisted class.
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Athens
Wea
Harges
Seven Marriage Licenses Left in Clarke County Ordinary’s Book
A local note reports only seven white marriage licenses remain in Clarke County's ordinary office, while many more are available for colored couples in the big book. The piece highlights high bachelor counts and urges quick action before the June rush begins.
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Ordinary
Clarke County
Clarke
Georgia Railroad Commission Declares Itself Supreme
The Georgia Railroad Commission asserts sole authority over railroad rates. Fulton County Commission celebrated, but the state body rejects county rate control and directs the company to seek a formal rate ruling.
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Fulton County Commission
Railroad Commission
County Commission
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Menu Delights Time Rules
Atlanta hosts Georgia grand lodge events with strict speaking times at a banquet. Notable speakers include B D Brantley and George T Cann, while Father Troy Beatty of Athens discusses Covington. The schedule features parades, welcomes, drills, and a grand ball at Taft Hall.
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Atlanta
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge of Georgia
B. D. Brantley
Blackshear
George T. Cann
Savannah
Macon
Tom Mell
Athens
Brooks Batting Average Tops College Team
Brooks of the second sack on the winning Southern team displays an outstanding batting average. Over twenty games this season he has a .397 mark with only three or four strikeouts, lifting University of Georgia’s batting to high levels in professional and collegiate comparison. He is near four hits in ten at bats and rarely struck out, making him a standout of the Red and Black.
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Brooks
University of Georgia
Local Pride in Georgia Shown by Young Kindergartners
In a Hill Street parade early in the morning a dozen Lacey Cobb kindergarteners marched under teacher supervision. The University band led the procession as the children sang gleefully Glory, glory to old Georgia, a spontaneous chorus that breaks out across the region when Georgia is in question.
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Georgia
Yeater
Lacey Cobb
Hill Street
Old Georgia
One Atlanta Councilman Ends Frills Debate In Education
In Atlanta May 16 Special the teachers committee of the board of education has completed its study of frills in public schools and departments of music drawing and physical culture. Councilman Nutting questioned their necessity but the indies of the city pressed for the frills. A probe of teaching methods is ordered with a report expected this week likely to favor frills and possibly include surprises in recommendations.
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Atlanta
Board of Education
Nutting
Frank Anderson Never Lost to Heisman in Series
Coach Frank Anderson of the University ball team boasts a flawless record against Heisman in five series, with Georgia defeating Tech's Heisman rivals twice in three games. He highlights key wins in Brisbane Park, Athens, and Atlanta, including dramatic ninth and tenth inning finishes and a famed pitching stint, asserting Heisman will never win a series while they coach rival teams.
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Frank Anderson
Heisman
Athens
Old Herty
Anderson
Ong
To Sue Railroad For Raising Its Track Just Fifteen Inches
Commerce Ga May 16 Special Mr C Hoods of this city plans to sue the Southern Railroad for damages claiming the track in front of the northeast bank and other Hood interests has risen about fifteen inches above prior level. Hood will give 30 days notice. if no agreement is reached the suit will be filed.
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Athens
Bannerman
Railroad
Commerce, Ga
C. . Hoods
The
Southern Railroad
Georgia Peace Society founded at Wesley Memorial church
Dr H C White of the University of Georgia presided as its first president after a masterly address to a gathered audience at Wesley Memorial church. The formation followed strong support for universal peace, with attendees pledging to join the new Georgia Peace Society and prepare for a peace day mass meeting at the Auditorium Armory on May 28. The event praised The Constitution for its advocacy and called ministers to promote public opinion and arbitration in U S Britain relations.
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Atlanta
Movement For Universal Peace
Constitution
H. (. White
University of Georgia
Wesley Memorial Church
Georgia Peace Sociery
Auditorium Armory
White
Clark Howell
South
Hughlett
Georgia Peace Society
Howell
Enos Brown
American Peace Society
Georka
Dr. Whitead
Dr. Brown
Georgia
Dr. White
Auditorium
Hague
United States
Great Britain
Roberts
Ministers’ Evangelical Associaten Society
H. C. White
John E. White
Atlantis
All Southern All Star Picks Highlight Georgia Talent
Tech coach Heisman selects an all southern team naming three Georgia players. Thompson and Brook s are praised for fielding and hitting, with Thompson lauded for improved form and speed on the mound. Anderson of Alabama noted for catching while others are listed as strong contenders.
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Heisman
Tech
Georgia
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