Murphy Candler Considered for Georgia Governor Seat
Atlanta reports Murphy Candler of DeKalb being groomed for the Georgia governorship as Governor Smith contemplates a senate bid. Meanwhile J A Matthews of Atlanta has been appointed expert auditor by Governor Mitch to study Central of Georgia Railway finances for a pending rate case and broader state railroad probes.
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Atlanta
Smith
Senate
Murphy Candler
DeKalb
Cander
House
T. W. Hardwick
Aeveral
Central
J. A. Matthews
Washington County
Georgia
Haskins and Sells
New York
Mitch
Railroad Commission
Matthews Tienen
Central of Georgia Railway Company
United States
Savannah
Candler Railroad Commission
International Congress Opens On Tuberculosis Study
Vienna hosts over fifty American delegates at the opening of the International Congress for the Study and Suppression of Tuberculosis. The group plans to meet in Washington next, with sessions spanning about a week and topics including tubercular museums inheritance of tuberculosis sanatoria costs and railway service campaign efforts and recovery in advanced cases.
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Vienna
America
International Congress For
Washington
San Atoria
Red Cross
Lost and Found Notice About Pills at Local Stores
Lost between 9 30 p m yesterday and noon today a box of Dr King's New Life Pills from W J Sulth & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons rug store. Pills advertised as guaranteed cure for biliousness malaria and fevers.
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Dausen
Alek
W. J. Sulth & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dr. King
Athens Electric Company Introduces Platform Rule
Officials implement a rule requiring riders to stay off closed car platforms and prohibiting smoking. The measure aims to reduce crowding and ease boarding and alighting, with open cars allowing two back seats on smaller cars and three on larger ones. Public cooperation is sought to improve service and comfort.
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radi@s
Au.’ R
Registration figures show increase in University of Georgia students
Yesterday the University of Georgia registry listed 268 students, up from 246 last session. City students yet to register may push totals past 350 by tomorrow night, about 38 more than last year, indicating a larger student presence this year.
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University of Georgia
Bennett Still Trustee Despite Lott Decline
Hon J Warren Lott of Waycross declined to accept the trustee post at the University. On his request the appointment of Mr Bennett was made by Governor Smith. Bennett is a devoted son of the University and an active trustee with general satisfaction and strong support from the institution.
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J. Warren Lott
Waycross
John W. Bennett
Bennett
Smith
YMCA gymnasium upgrades near completion and new program
The article outlines improvements at the M C A gymnasium including renovation of the gym space and bathrooms, updated equipment, new features like shuttle sock and Delsarte routines, private lockers, and a steam chest therapy program under Physical Director Heidler. A masseur will be available daily 10 am to 10 pm to provide massage treatments.
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C. Heldier
Association
Clayton Street
Athens Y. M. C. A
Heidler
Peruna Tonic Praised By Spanish Dancer in 1908 Letter
A Spanish dancer lauded Peruna as a nerve fortifier and blood enricher in a 1908 letter to The Peruna Drug Mfg Co. She call it a pleasant tonic aiding vitality, with the firm offering orders of one bottle or six bottles prepaid from Columbus Ohio.
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Wiss Pilar Monterae
Mfg. Co
Pilar
Mig. O
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Enthusiastic Meetings Buildup Georgia Fair Plans
North Georgia meet and work directors held in city hall to finalize preparations for the big fair. Advertising and parade preparations drive momentum as merchants and the public are urged to participate with displays and floats.
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North Georgia
Falr
Reward Offered for Arrest of Bud Alexander in Hank Hall County
Sheriff Crow of Hall county mails a nationwide notice offering a $150 reward from the governor for the arrest and detention of Jobo alias Bud Alexander wanted for murder in the upper Hall county area above Lula on the Chattahoochee River. William Mangum, a former Maysville marshal, is identified as the victim.
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Maysville
Hall County
Lula
Chattahooches
Seven Islands murder case linked to Mangum assault
A camping party on Seven Islands spurred a fight in which Mangum allegedly struck Alexander with a camp kettle. Mangum died weeks later while a murder warrant was issued after his death. An Atlanta trunk incident hindered the hunt for the suspect. The accompanying photo shows Alexander, about 22, with a scar, gold front teeth, black hair, and brown eyes.
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Seven Islands
Maysville
Alexander
Mangun
Mangum
Atlanta
Midway Fair Preparations Underway for October Event
Great preparations are under way for a big Midway fair to run October 29 to November 2. Officers and directors promote programs for racing livestock and various departments while horsemen from across the country sign up for prizes. Free attractions and over twenty midway shows are booked and Pain's fireworks will present a major production during the event. Secretary Kilpatrick orders thousands of posters for regional advertising.
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Desucah
Pain
Kilpatrick
Ro Salty
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Thandler
Smist
Matthews
State Commission
Athens Eiectric Railway Co
Athens Electric ‘Company
Lndies
J. W. Bennett
Gov. Smith
Elevesh
Acibiot
Heidher
Matas
P.m
Irwid
C. A
Esa
D. Sledge
Athens
Chattanooga
E. D. Sledge
P. Manterda
Peter Eter
Renee Coaneenas Cael
Ike
Fonce
Peblcs
Committee On
Rade
Bud
Wm. Manguni
John
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