University of Georgia joins Carnegie fund for retiree salaries
Carnegie boards indicate Georgia is on the list of institutions whose retiring faculty will be paid by the Carnegie teachers fund. Miss Sarah Frierson resigns effective November 1 after the university announces the new status, and many graduates and colleagues express regret at her departure.
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Carnegie Philanthropies
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Carnegie
Halla of Learning
Bonds Validated by Judge Brand in Georgia Court
Yesterday in chambers Judge Charles H Brand validated a $5 000 issue of city school bonds for Lawrenceville and ruled on a suite on contract in Gwinnett Superior Court. Certiorari petitions were overruled and Pitman vs Nelms granted. Cotton prices fluctuated with a slight rise after a Wednesday drop, leaving farmers reassured by current highs.
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W. C. Nelms
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Franklin Superior Court
Pitman
Worley Adams
J. R. Jones
W. R. Little
A. G
Julian McCurry
Kennon murder case in Kennan follows steady pace to trial
No new developments emerged yesterday as Clarke and Oconee county residents express confidence in the investigation. Law officers continue gathering evidence to strengthen the state's case. Clarke County Superior Court will convene Monday with grand jury to indict Bud Whitman and Sam Osborne, two suspects held by the coroner's jury. Trial dates will follow once counsel is secured and ready.
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Clarke County
Oconee County
Kennon
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Rev Gilbert Dobbs Called to Commerce Pastorate
Commerce Georgia October 7 At a conference at First Baptist church Rev Gilbert Dobbs of Brownville Tennessee was called to succeed Rev H W Williams who resigned months ago. Dobbs is forty with a wife and two children has twenty years in the ministry a fine preacher and musician. He was born in Virginia and educated there. He is expected to accept the call after preaching for the church recently and making a strong impression.
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First Baptist Church
Gilbert Dobbs
Brownville
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Dobbs
Mr. Dobbs
Funeral for Mr. G. T. Murrell at Winterville Methodist Church
The funeral of Mr. George T. Murrell was held yesterday at 3 pm in Winterville at the Methodist church. A large gathering of Athens citizens attended including many Masons, reflecting Murrells loyal support of the order. The service was impressionable and the interment followed with Masonic honors.
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George T. Murrell
Athenan
Murrell
Athens Electric Railway plans new street extensions
The Athens Electric Railway Company seeks to extend its line along Broad Street from College Avenue to Lumpkin Street and Lumpkin Street to Milledge Avenue, Milledge Avenue to the city limits, and Lumpkin Street from Broad to Clayton. The petition was sent to the street, finance, mayor, and city attorney committees for study. Previous approvals already authorize use of Lumpkin from Hancock to Dougherty and Dougherty to Pulaski, with extensions expected soon to open considerable new residential areas.
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W. G. U. Plans Fight Near Beer Sales In Georgia
Macon Ga October 7 A fight is to be aimed at near beer by the Womens Christian Temperance Union of Georgia The state body now in session in Macon desires a committee to handle legislation next term to abolish near beer No change in prohibition law for two years is promised but a strong plan may gain support The convention closed with jubilee night and a large crowd as the state banner was presented and speeches highlighted the treasury fund of 955 dollars for the prohibition effort Mrs August Burchard urged the value of a full treasury and effective money use for the cause.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union of Georgia
August Burchard
Columbus
Armour
Veteran praises city letter from WAT. WRAY to J M Dorney
A Confederate veteran writes to Dr J M Dorney thanking him for kindness and hospitality. He praises the city’s people, especially the ladies, saying no other town in Georgia will do as well as theirs. The note ends with a faithful signature to the doctor.
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Wat. Wray
Governor Comer Attacks Federal Judge Jones in Alabama
Montgomery reports Governor B B Comer denounces Judge Thomas G Jones of the federal court for the middle and northern districts of Alabama as unfit for rate cases citing environment and railroad ties. Comer says Jones favored railroads, invited railroad employees to chambers, and warned of contempt actions, while Editorials comment on central bank ideas but view government banking experiments skeptically.
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American Wins Balloon Race at Zurich Cup Event
Edgar W. Mix of Columbus Ohio won the Gordon Bennett cup balloon race, landing north of Warsaw in Prussian Poland after 1,120 kilometers. Alfred Le Blanc of France finished second at Kubin Hungary, while weather and police detentions marked the long journey with Mix reporting being in police custody amid heavy rain and fog.
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Warsaw
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Poland
Alfred le Blanc
St. Louisa
Kubin
Hungary
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Gutova
Prague
Mr. Mix
Russia
Swizerland
St. Petersburg
Fire damages Davison Nichols dry goods store on Clayton
A blaze on Clayton Street last night targeted Davison Nichols dry goods. An awning fire spread to the front plate glass, shattering it when water hit the heated pane. Insurance covers the window and building. total damage about $200, with $150 from the glass loss.
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Clayton Street
Davison & Nicholson
Hat fragment tied to murder confession in Kennon case
Sam Osborne, a black suspect, said Bud Whitman helped burn Kennon’s hat at Escoe stables after the killing. Escoe reported a fire there on Sunday, and a fire‑scorched hat fragment with Kennon’s hat band was found nearby. The piece is secured for next week’s trial.
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Sam Osborne
Vonderall Kennon
Bud Whitman
Escoe
Bud
Kennon
C Haas Likely Be Elected Seaboard President
Savannah Ga October 7 In local railroad circles the end of the Seaboard Air Line receivership is expected about November first A change before year end is anticipated L C Haas the current receivers agent is favored to be elected president The Georgia Florida and Alabama line is not seen as a major factor amid the unfolding reorganization plans
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Seaboard Air Line
L. C. Haas
Seaboard
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Cuthbert
UT Dean declares Sunday a day of rest for students
Austin Texas October 7 Dean W. J. Battle of the University of Texas addresses freshmen outlining a university policy that no student should study on Sunday. He says there are six days for university work and Sunday should be entirely a day of rest.
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Austin
Texas
W. J. Battle
University of Texas
Pope Brown Speaks at a Georgia County Fair
Carrollton Georgia October 7 Hom J Pope Brown state treasurer spoke today on Georgia before a large Carroll County fair audience hearing him closely He reviewed Georgia history and educational agricultural and horticultural growth and discussed state finances emphasizing taxpayer dollars and a costly capitol He praised public officials and urged cordial railroad public relations while affirming faith in Georgia’s future and prosperity.
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Carrollton
J. Pope Brown
Georgia
Carroll County
Bryan Bailey controversy stirs weak party leadership splinter
Voters show little interest as old Democratic leader and a figure linked to Standard Oil draw criticism. The party searches for new figures to rally support ahead of upcoming contests.
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Bryan Bailey
Democratic Party
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