New Faculty Appointments Strengthen State College
Chancellor Barrow announced at a directors meeting in Griffin that Prof. R. J. will be released to join the state college of agriculture faculty. Prof. H. McHatton also moves to agricultural college duties, with DeLoach leading cotton culture documentation and Prof. Meluitton named horticulture professor. The changes expand the college’s instructional corps.
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David C. Barrow
AJM
Soule EU
Bef DeLoach
Prot Meluitton
Creditors seek new receiver for Pears Cotton Mills
Creditors led by EK Lumpkin 8 C Upson and S L Olive file an involuntary bankruptcy petition to oust current receiver Thomas Mo Swift of Pears Cotton Mills Elbert County alleging Swift is nearly sole owner. Judge Newman set a rule to show cause. property valued 150 000 to 200 000 dollars with bonded debt around 0000 dollars. Additional creditors expected to join this move.
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Pears Cotton Mills
Elert County
Thomas Mo Swift
Mr. Swift
EK. Lumpkin
8. C. Upson
S. L. Olive
Elberton
Judes Newman
Atlanta
Bearden Sister of Athens Woman Dies in Atlanta
Mrs. F J Bearden aged 57 died Wednesday morning at 207 Woolsey Avenue Atlanta after illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church Thursday at 2:30 PM with interment at Oakland. Survived by husband Mr A E Bearden and four sisters Mrs J J Chel Athens Mrs W BeI nekson Watkinsville Mrs H F Winn Watkinsville and Mrs George K Chirke Greenville. Also brothers Mr Porter Bearden and Mr Lankford.
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W. B. Jackson
This City
Atanta
Bli Hearson
Wooly Col Avenue
Montmonth
First Baptist
Oakland
A. E. Bearden
Porter Beardes
M. Rich & Bros. Co
J. J. Chel
Athinta
Mra. W. Be Inekson
Thens
H. F. Winn
Watkinsville
D. C
George K. Chirke
Greenville
New Bank Law Under Scrutiny in Supreme Court Case
Oklahoma banks and depositors seek rapid review of the state bank guaranty law in a U S Supreme Court motion. Attorneys for Hil and others argue five hundred Oklahoma banks are affected by the law and note national financial stakes tied to federal acts and state actions.
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Oklahoma Wooseran
A. B
Supreme Court of the United States
Oklahoma
X. Haskell
Browne
Unites Stes
Congress
Joey
Okia
New Eppes Wilkins Store To Rise On Broad Street Corner
The Eppes Wilkins Company is constructing a large brick two story store at Broad Street corner with a new street entrance past Athens Terminal Company. The building fronts 40 feet on Broad and extends 125 feet back with stone trim and level grade for direct car loading. Occupant of the vacated Thomas and Broad corner is undecided though several applications are in.
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Eppes-Wilkins Company
Broad Street
Athens Terminal Company
Cody Fowler
Thomas and
Broad Streets
Little girl improves after scalding accident
The nine month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Betts on College avenue was badly scalded when a kettle of water fell from a grate. A physician treated the child quickly and though the injury was painful it was not serious and she is steadily improving.
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B. M. Betts
College Avenue
Georgia Pledges Unity and Jobs Under Governor Brown
Marietta October 14 1908 Joseph M Brown thanks Georgians for electing him governor and pledges equal rights for all and no special privileges He urges unity over past factional divisions and outlines plans to visit counties to aid industry farming and employment while stressing cooperation among all classes and regions of Georgia.
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Georgia
South Georgia
North Georgia
Middle Georgia
Joseph M. Brown
Marietta, Ga
Georgia Supreme Court Dismisses Yow v Sullivan Tax Case
The Georgia Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the case of Yow et al. v Sullivan, tax collector, Franklin County. The ruling, made after an appeal from Judge Brand, sustains the lower court’s decision and ends the suit.
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Supreme Court of Georgia
Yow
Runaway Horse Creates Sensation on Wall Street Run
A farmer's horse frightened by an automobile on Clayton Street near Fleming Dearing Hardware tore down Wall Street toward Broad, colliding with a city dump cart and overturning it slightly. The animal was halted near Broad Street avoiding further damage.
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Clayton Street
Fleming Dearing Hardware
Wall Street
Broad
Broad Street
Dink Jeter Fined for Wife Beating in Mayor's Court
Dink Jeter, a colonel, was fined 15 dollars by Mayor Dorsey for two charges of long standing wife beating. The mayor noted this was the first such case in his court in several days.
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Dink Jeter
Col
Wantrel
Dorsey
Jeter
Negro Girl Run From Home Detained After Bogart Stop
A twelve year old adopted girl Evang, of this city, ran away to Atlanta to join an aunt but was stopped at Bogart when the conductor found she had no ticket. Authorities were alerted to hold her until Athens could be asked about her. Police say she fled after threats of whipping over a missing quarter.
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Atlanta
Evang
Tom Evang
Bogart
Athens
Miss Sellers Leads the Meeting Today at First Baptist
The Woman's Missionary Society hosts daily meetings at First Baptist Church this week. Today Miss Sellers, secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, will discuss past work, current efforts, and future plans. All ladies are invited to attend.
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First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Miss Sellers
Young Woman's Christian Association
Kick by Georgia mule injures East Athens boy
Yesterday morning Frank McKinley, a negro boy from East Athens, was nearly fatally struck when a Georgia mule kicked him in the head. He was revived, treated by Dr. Matthews, and it was found his skull was not fractured. The injury, though painful, is not considered serious.
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Frank McKinley
East
Athens
Georgia
Darky
Matthews
Will Sims Protests Innocence in Bigamy Case
Valdosta Georgia October 14 Will Robinson Sims arrested in Oklahoma City on a bigamy warrant sworn by Elder A V Simms of Valdosta arrived under guard. He admits a wife in Massachusetts but says she was divorced and that his marriage to Dora Simms in Valdosta in June was lawful. he wishes to return to stand trial. Elder Simms and his daughter Mrs. Robinson traveled from Oklahoma yesterday.
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Valdosta
Wis Robinson
Oklahoma City
Okla
A. V. Simms
Oklahoma
Robinson
Massachusetts
Dora Simms
Simms
Cit
Oklahoma A
Will Garry House for Democracy
Chicago October 14 The Democratic Congressional Committee plans to announce a fund of about 8000 dollars the smallest ever for a congressional race. Funds will be kept white and only contributions over 100 dollars disclosed. Chairman James Lloyd travels to Missouri and back, asserting confidence that Democrats will win a House despite Bryan's possible defeat.
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Bryan
Chicago
Democratic Congressional Committee
Congressional Committee
Democratic National Committee
James Lloyd
Missouri
Lloyd
House of Representatives
Ohio
Indiana
House
North Carolina to begin final acceptance trial at Delaware Breakwater
Washington October 14. Under navy orders the new battleship North Carolina, built at Newport News, will move to Hampton Roads for her final acceptance trial off the Delaware Breakwater. Officials express confidence she will meet contract speed requirements. Length 602 feet, breadth 72 feet 10 inches, 14,500 tons normal displacement, indicated horsepower 23,000. Contract requires at least 22 knots.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
North Carolina
Newport News
Hampton Roads
Delaware
Department
Preparations Under Way for Major UDC Convention
Atlanta October report shows extensive planning for the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention to be held in November. An official program is circulated among the general organization’s committee, with the Piedmont hotel serving as headquarters. Social events, decorations, and meals are outlined, while additional entertainments are being added by rural chapters. Taft campaigns vigorously in Ohio amid the chaotic excerpt.
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Atlanta
United Dughters of the Confederacy
General Organization
Piedmont Hotel
Chafin Predicts Taft Defeat in Prohibition Pitch
Eugene W. Chafin, prohibition nominee, warned that lost black votes in southern border states would spell defeat for Taft. He pledged to purge whisky and call a special congress session on March 6 to enact a nationwide ban on distilleries within twelve months.
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Madaon Wis
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Taft
White House
Chafin
Congress
United States
Vicious Dog Attacks Child Near Oconee Street Bridge
Annie Emerick, a young girl playing near the Oconee street bridge, was bitten on the lip and scratched on the face by a vicious dog. Neighbors and Mrs. Baker intervened, and the dog was driven away. Doctors expect a full recovery in a few days.
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Annie Emerick
Mrs. Baker
Oconee Street
Daughters of Confederacy to Erect Monument in Lawrenceville
In Lawrenceville Georgia the Daughters of the Confederacy plan a 22 foot marble monument on the courthouse square. A life like Confederate soldier statue will crown the monument imported Italian marble. Unveiling probable on next Decoration Day with work by The McNeal Marine Company of Marietta. Local organizers include Eva Hutchins Ida Mitchell C Webb Mrs M T Johnson Mrs T R Mitchell Mrs Howard Durham Mrs Reuben Smith and Mrs Joe Maxey.
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Daughters of Confederacy
Lawrensville
Lawrenceville
Daughters of the Confederacy
Court House Square
McNeal Marine Company
Marietta
Th Chhapter
Eva Hutchins
M. T. Johnson
C. Webb
Ida Mitchell
T. R. Mitchell
Milwaukee to host twenty third St. Andrew convention
Prominent clergymen and delegates from every section of America gather in Milwaukee for the twenty third annual Brotherhood of St. Andrew convention of the Protestant Episcopal church. Seven bishops will speak including Williams Nebraska Woodcock Kentucky Anderson Chicago Weber Fond du Lac Webb Milwaukee Rowe Alaska and Brent Philippines. Noonday mass meetings for the public are new to the program to leave a strong city impression.
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Aint Andrews
Milwaukee
Wis
America
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Protestant Episcopal Church
Williams
Nebraska
Woodcock
Kentucky
Anderson
Chicago
Weber
Fond du Lac
Webb
Rowe
Alaska
Brent
Huggins Warned by Black Hand Threat
Columbus Georgia dispatch reports E D Huggins of Phoenix City Ala attacked by a white assailant on a dark Phoenix Street. He bore a knife wound to the face and a near heart grazing, his coat torn, as officers on the Alabama side search for the would be killer. The note warning Huggins and the recent Mullin murder are linked by police.
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Phoenix
Ala
Columbus
E. D. Huggins
Phoenix City
Alabama
John W. Mullin
Blacksmith's Blow Kills Deacon Whaley in Knoxville
I W Whaley, deacon of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, was fatally struck by J M Green in Knoxville Tennessee. Green punched Whaley in the face. Whaley fell and his head hit a railroad rail, dying about an hour later.
Cubs Win World Series Title Over Tigers
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers two to nothing to clinch the world championship. Detroit pitcher Wild Bill Donovan faced a strong Cubs batting lineup that collected ten hits while Chicago pitchers held Detroit to three hits and ten strikeouts. Umpires Sherriden and O Day called a game described as Cubs dominance in pitching and offense throughout the series.
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Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Chance
Detroit
Wild Bill Donovan
Chicago
America
Liverpool cotton prices ruling in Liverpool exchange
Liverpool market report from New York dated October 14 shows tone quiet with sales at 5,000 bales. Middling prices listed at 52 1 100d, reflecting the day’s price level in the Liverpool cotton market.
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Liverpool
New York
Croom Hotel Proprietor Praises Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi reports a severe cough and consumption, said to be relieved after using Dr King’s New Discovery. She credits the remedy with a nearly complete recovery after several weeks of treatment.
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Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn, Miss
Dr. King
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