Chamber of Commerce meeting outlines Athens growth plans
The Chamber of Commerce held a productive meeting with Mayor Rhodes and others discussing a $10,000 city upgrade, a new hospital, and a union depot. They plan to pursue three cent fare for school children, a pew hotel, and stronger railroad cooperation while boosting civic projects.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rhodes
Carneaville Railroad Committee
Dortch
Carnesville
Athens
Industrial Home
Edwards
Messra
J. D. Moss
G. G. Bond
D. P. Haselton
Embassies in Danger May Face Attacks from Agitators
From Constantinople Ambassador Capitan reports embassies at risk of attack by agitators or fanatics. Marines landing unlikely. guard ships used for police, not naval debarkation. France maintains two gunboats. Machlas could guard Constantinople if U.S. wished. Issue centers on Turkey and United States with France and others unlikely to object. Turkish train blown up near Novagna. casualties and details unclear.
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Paris
Ept
Cap‘atan
Constantinople
Turkey
France
United States
Machlas
Dardenelles
Uskub An Veloe
Uskub
Novagna
Revolutionary Auto Rome
War With Bulgaria Near In Balkans Tension Rises
A Constantinople dispatch reports the Ottoman council of war debating an ultimatum to Bulgaria while Turkish troops reportedly cross the frontier without a declared war. Edhem Pasha is named commander in chief as Turkish press runs inflammatory articles.
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Berlin
Tageblatt
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Council of War
Pul
Yildis Kicek
Edham Pasha
Opening Day At A M College Draws 500 Students
Raleigh NC Sept 7 The Agricultural and Mechanical College opened its new term with over 500 students present. The mechanical and agricultural departments now attract similar numbers, with a strong showing in the agricultural course and several young women among the enrollees.
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Raleigh
N. C
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Georgia crop condition 1 bad and sparking disagreement
State Commissioner of Agriculture O B Stevens released a statement disputing Washington’s agricultural department report on the cotton crop. He argues the national assessment underestimates the crop and predicts a likely short yield overall with regional variability from North Georgia to South Georgia, while Senator Harvie Jordan notes harm to prices from the Washington release. Students are invited to visit Mc Adam Studio for posing and lighting.
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Osee
North
Georgia
Middle
South Georgia
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
South
Washington
Agricultural Department
Turko Balkan Unrest Grows Amid Military and Civil Turmoil
Constantinople Sept 5 unrest rises among Turkish military and Muslim civilians despite official leanings toward peace. Sultan gifts wool coats to troops stir public appeal for similar gifts while foreign diplomats split on Macedonian reforms. Beirut reports confusion over Magelsen attack and a 18 year old arrestee. Rufus Ravendal notes security concerns.
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Constantinople
Museulman
Museulmans
Caer
Francis Joseph
Minietor Telahman
United States
Rayendal
Beirut
Nan
Magelssen
Mr. Ravendal
Blerut
Wome
Dfr
Magelesen
Central of Georgia Officials Pleased with Northeast Georgia Fair
Central of Georgia Railway officials visiting Athens praised the Northeast Georgia Fair grounds noting a fine half mile track grand stand and well arranged facilities. They announced plans to advertise the fair and return for events, with aim of drawing large crowds Oct 1 to Oct 7 including a five mile bicycle race by Bobby Walther on opening day.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Athens
Fair Grounds
Fair Association
Wr. W. A. Winham
The
Central
Athone
Estes
Haile
Georgia
Central Railway
Cponson
J. M. Mallory
Macon
Mallory
Covington
Eatonton
Milledgeville
Walthour
Bobby Walthour
Garden Club plans standout exhibit for Northeast Georgia Fair
Yesterday the Garden Club met at the Athenswa Clubhouse to finalize details for the exhibit at the Northeast Georgia Fair. Members expressed strong enthusiasm and confidence, predicting the display will be among the most beautiful seen at any fair, with diligent work by the Ladies' Garden and Village Improvement Club sure to attract many visitors.
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Athenwam
Ladies’ Garden and Village Improvement Club
Northeast Georgia
New City Water Main Set to Be Laid Quickly
A city waterworks monthly meeting notes progress on laying a new main. An engineer from Southern Railway is expected to clarify right of way, with pipe orders placed and work aimed to start within days. The hospital and charity work continue, with donations urged and a committee briefed on aid cases. The water system is reported stable. construction will move fast once rights are settled and parts arrive.
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Issauba
Southern Railway
Southern
Thi
Itu
East Athens Church Names Messengers to Sarepta
East Athens Baptist church has named its messengers to the Sarepta Baptist association meeting in Elbert on the month. Messengers include Rev. Willie Saye Mr P M B Y Davis and Mr K Cooper, representing the church at the association.
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East Athens
Willie Saye
P, M. B. Y. Davis
K. Cooper
Harepta Association
Bailey Arnold Company to Build New Textile Mill in Athens
Mesers Thomas Bailey and N D Arnold with O H Arnold Sr form Bailey Arnold Co planning a cash cord towel and sack textile mill in Athens. N D Arnold to visit Philadelphia and northern manufacturers to select machinery and learn plant operations. Machinery to be purchased soon and installed after building changes on Thomas street. New plant aims to employ many workers and start by January 1 2004.
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Thomas Bailey
H. Arnold
N. D. Arnold
Bailey Arnold Company
Athens
Philadelphia
Arnold
Thomas Street
Thomas Bailey Foundry
Hope
Midway At Northeast Georgia Fair Promises Varied Shows
The Northeast Georgia Fair will feature a large Midway with ten to fifteen clean, moral shows priced at ten cents. Highlights include new vaudeville, a dancing girls congress, a cosmosorama with Civil War scenes, and a famous General Gordon portrait. The animal show, a China Hockadols sea serpent, and a miniature railroad for children are also planned alongside donkeys and baggies for all three visitor classes.
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Midway
Georgia Fair
Congress of Dancing Girls
John B. Gordon
Georgia
China
Institute opens fall session at Lucy Cobb Institute
Lucy Cobb Institute opened its fall term with a large eager enrollment from Georgia and neighboring states. Principal Mrs. M. A. Lipcomb resumes duties and plans for a new recitation hall and dormitory improvements, with alumni fundraising already underway. Faculty and guests from multiple cities attend the opening event in Atlanta.
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Lucy Cobb
Idiana
Patina Yey
Mra M. A. Liprcomb
Chary
Lac Cobb
Atlanta
Naval
Alberta Rankin
Marie Sciple
Mary Lou Berkeley
Marion Peel
Ida Hightower
Mary Brent Smith
Helen Bagley
Mildred Wooley
Marie Angier
Sale Oth Johnson
McGowan Phelan
Claude Patterson
Margaret Ladson
Savannah
Mises Saide Stovall
Minnie Adams
Augusta Wool
Ethel Dunham
Margaret Charltos
Macon
Leila Plant
Sarah Tinsley
Ron Cratchfield
Lannie Rodgers
Mary Fortson
Margaret Hill
Froy Felker
Moares
Georgia Boswell
Alleyne Wee
Marabalville
Dot Roquemore
Lawrenceville
Elizabeth Brightwell
Larington
Lizzie Oomer
Alabama
Mary Copelan
Greensboro
Sallie Seward
Vienna
Fay Webb
Fayetvill
Michel Makes Fetch to Dry Goods in North Trip
An unclear report recounts Michel traveling north from Nanak while visiting dry goods and fishing with a friend. They claim to have caught a large blue fish, described as a notable catch during the outing with local friends.
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Nanak
Nist
Hila Athens
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Chicago
Thee
H.R. Palmer & Sona
W. J., Sith & Bro
Commissioner of Agriculture
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McAdam Studio
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Mozley
Amiss MC
Monie Bowey
Etroit
Michigan
Ape
Cardus
Mne
Miss Bower
Cardui
Boney
Bessie Mell
Regula Monthly Meeting
F. Fleming & Sons
Peaniame
Q. M. Bell
Mra. Camak
W. P. Briggs
Mra. Collett
Mra. Flancegin
Mra. Hoke
Mra. Wingfield
Mra. Rowe
Mra. Myers
Hugh Harris
Banner
W. J. Peebles
Alice Adams
Homen
W. W. Thomas
G. O. Thomas
E. 8
North Loom
Bailey- Arnold Co
the McAdam Photo Studio
the McAdam Studio
Institute
Jootuata
Relativla School
Mre
Phelan
Allete
Misa Fannie Lacan
Ma Koldfisisoh
Peru
Ind
Woot
Lewis
Altah
Thomason
Houghl
Madison
E Berkeley
Atlante
Calloway
Hickey
J. F. Rhodes
Michel
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