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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
8
Water Power and Forests in the Southern Appalachians
A detailed report by the Geologic Survey and Secretary of Agriculture on Appalachian water resources argues that protecting forests is essential to preserving water supply and enabling storage reservoirs. It outlines potential power gains, economic impact on Georgia and the broader South, and urges a forest conservation program to unlock sustained hydroelectric development and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe Corrizan, Jr
Washington, D. C
Hiane
Congress
Appalachian
Secretary of Agriculture
Oes
Geological Survey of the Interior Department
Southern
Appalachians
Mlo Leighton
M. PR. Hall
IL Botater
AU Qno
Agriculturera
Wilaun
Dhancela
Regia
Geological Survey
Sim
Ajl Uries
Harne
Letchton
Georgia
Piedimont
Charlotte of Raver
Lebanon
Palestine
Morley Gose to Peerage in Liberal Cabinet Shakeup
London reports announce the elevation of key Liberal figures to peers while retaining current offices. David Lloyd George rises to prominent cabinet rank as deputy leader of the House of Commons, with Asquith reshaping the ministry to minimize by elections and avoid definitive party losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ordetal
Ghrenlala
Hess
Herbert M. Aaquith
Minta Ee
Firat
Treasury
David Lloyd-Georsa
Lord Tweedmouth
Hark of
Crewe
Colonie
ReginaldoKenca
Admiralty
Winston Spencer Churchill
Board of Trade
Walter Runiman
Board of Education
John Morley
India
Henry H.fowler
Duchy of Lancaster
J. J. Seeley
Lord Lucas
War Office
Ackland
Thomas Duchanan
India Office
Asquith
Campbell-Dannerman
Ono
Courar
Manidale
Walter Runciman
Henry Fowler
Manchester
David Lloyd
George
House of Commons
Henry Campbell
Bannerman
Mercer Ready For Trinity Games In Warm Trim
Mercer faces Trinity in a doubleheader as Mercer’s seven games played this season show two losses. Coach Bailey warned of no excuses and Mercer aims to keep pace with Trinity, with the squad in good form and eager after watching Tech versus Trinity battles. Meanwhile regional notes include a Demorest-Toccoa game with Brown and Nowell featuring a home run and strong pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Mercer
Merecer
Tech
Trinity
Helaman
Bailey
Triity
Toccom
Piedmont College
Demoreat
Wondail
Loftis
Tocaix
Brown
Taccoa
Nowell
Toccoa
Chitton
Ot Demorent
Howards
Foater
Torcon
Carpenter
Brown Allby
Chilton
Itenin
Heek
Seven Candidates Enter Race for the House in Bibb County
Brown Woure and Magon lead a crowded field as seven hopefuls announce bids for Bibb County seats in the upcoming house race. Joe Hill Hall returns improved from White Springs to campaign, with Roland Mills, Hickey, Feagan, Evans, A Po Jones, and others already in the running amid a contested field and hopes to secure a place in the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Woure
Magon
Gay
House of Representatives
Bil
Maconly
Dune
Menage
Hall
Fowler
Byats
Joe Hill Hall
White Springs
Fla
Roland Mills
Cc. Hickey
En Ryai
R. Douglass Feagan
Ren. J. Fowler
F. Evans
A. Po Jones
Marcou
Bibb
Negro troops again on stage in Brownsville debate
Washington April 12 The revival of the Brownsville affair dominates the Senate and House schedule. The House presses naval and other appropriations while the Senate, short on material to work, plans to reopen Brownsville with Senator Forker leading the charge. The pension bill and a dozen appropriation measures are stalled in committees. The debate centers on enacting enlistment for discharged Black soldiers and lifting monthly pensions toward 12 dollars, shaping a larger spending package beyond 160 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiington
Congress
Senate
District of Columbia
Foraker
Willows
Field Sports at Bessie Tift College Forsyth Ga
Forsyth Georgia April 1 special regular Pelt Way exercises at Bessie Tift College featured pacing bowling basketball and tennis. Seniors won the story contest while juniors vow to rebound at next field day. Grounds improvement and new games noted. April 9 ready writer medal contest held with one hour to write on Influence the Dominant Factor in Shaping Character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Bessie Thi College
Atitetica
Beagle Tift Au Dents
Train flagman injured after fall near Montgomery
April 12 report from the L. and N. line states flagman WhHbur Bensler fell from a moving train while crossing the track. He sustained a serious leg injury with the right leg fractured below the knee and transported for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flexman
Treaing Montgomery
Alm
WhHbur Bensler
L. 4.N
Giffen Company to Open Leah Kleschna at the Grand Tonight
The Giffen company led by Duke Welle and T L Gitten III opens Leah Kleschna at the Grand tonight for a week long engagement, with Mr George Potter Platt directing, following months of anticipation in Atlanta. The run includes Holy Week timing and plans to tour to Albania on May 4 after two weeks of performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giffen Company
Duke Welle
T. L. Gitten
Atlnniattwatergorra
the Grand
Giffen
Leah Kleschna
Atlanta
Albania
New York
George Potter Platt
New
Mra
Temple
Atc
Willy Mkely
Leah Klexchna
Allen Dale
Maya
Leah Kieachna
Alia
Leah Ilexehna
Voltaire Collides With French Cruiser Off Santoa Day
The Briutsy steamer Voltaire collided with the French cruiser Republique while departing Santoa Uday. The Voltaire sustained damage but continued its voyage with no loss of life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Janeiro
Santoa Uday
Republique
Ute
Farewell Service at Salvation Army Hall in Atlanta
The Salvation Army hall at 72 Marietta Street drew a large crowd for Major and Mrs. J. M. Berriman’s final Atlanta service before they depart for London to pursue postgraduate study at the International Training schools. The Major’s sermon from Romans six twenty three drew strong illustrations from Army life and many conversions occurred. Adjutant and Mrs. W. Crawford will lead the south work in the Major’s absence. Four were admitted as members last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Marietta Street
Mra
J. M.berriman
London
International Training Schools of
Army
Ife
Lerrimen
Atlanta
W. Crawford
Sunday Ball for Alabama
It is reported from an authoritative source that Judge Jules KE Alford will declare the law against Sunday baseball unconstitutional. This means Paunebell will be played in three Southern League Alabama towns if scheduling can be changed to Aut Bront Montgomery and Birmingham. Oxford Memorial Hereclas. Emory College in Oxford Georgia announces memorial services for Confederate soldiers buried there with address by Prof H J Stone and remarks by Irby Henderson. Clarke Bros & Co Pearin, UL advertise whiskey prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movtle
Ala
Jules Ke, Alford
Interior Primdhal Court
Alabama
Irmingham
Oxford Wemorial
Profennor H. J. Stone
Aviresaea
Irby Henderson
Barrety
Cup Taken by Gilchrist in Savannah Golf Club Event
Savannah Ga April 12 Special After a month of play the president's cup, annual for Savannah Golf Club members, went to Robert Gilchrist who defeated W G Strobhar three up with one to play. Brillant was runner up, leading on the eleventh, with undescribed rounds and the Silver Trophy was presented by President J M Lang. The Charleston Wolves, scheduled to play Savannah yesterday, failed to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Savannah Golf Club
Rovert Guchrint
W. G Strobhar
Chirtys
Aix
Brillant
Iis
Elgnien Bulez
Foat
Anythre
J M. Lang
Charleston Wolfera
Gavannah
Sorkett Winn Leads Orleans Victory Over Quitpert
Sorkett Winn of New Orleans defeats Quitpert 2 to 0 as Markett shines with a key hit. Heatrick plus Gullas contribute, and the crowd of about 2,300 watches at the ballpark in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleana
Harkert
Southlaw
Montgomery
Bouche
Atlanta
Quitpert
Welleans
Markett
Guitpert
Heatrick
Jowell
Kave
Tea Orleans
Tenny
Krehal Burkert
Stratton
Carpenter
Astendance
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Great Cottom
Geological Survey of the
South
Cooma
Mocongahela
Morley
Gabriet
Premiser Asquith
Trinity Games
Toccon P, Demoreat
Annestons
Collun Mills
Annestown
Yellow River
Dekalb
Athens UI Co
Avnens
Civer
Clarke
Georgia Mig Co
Athens
Therth Chirke Co
Moalliaon Dearded Cord
Thureten Mik
Tive
Clarke Co
Movs Barnett Shoala
Oconee Rlee
Aeaguata Pactors Auguate
Savana
Richmond
Enterprise Mig. Co
Augusta
Gaon Savannahater
Ode Cotton Mills
Savan Aoornet
tRichmond Co
Gao
Savannah River
Uae
Sihey Mig Co
Savannan River
Aucaste
Michinoend
Warenk Cotten Miia
Auguata
Hutsesen Mig Co
Banning
Chattahoochee
Carrollten Brace Guitem
Albert Co
Coline Hower Co
Cohumbu
Chattahoocheecher
Wmuscages Co
Angie
Cheenie Mile
Columbur
Chattahootee River
Miscages
Musrgee Mig
Columbus
Chattahoochee River
Musugee Co
Wilstead Me
Convers
Yeltow
Rochdale
de Bruce
Crések
Mehmoml Co
Putnam
MU and Power Con
Eatonton
Ltdather
Putnam Co
Glover Mfe. Co
Cavers, Ga
Demulaer
Jones Con
Eese High Shhouts Mtg Co
Appalachier
Oconee Co
Bowen, Jewell & Co
Jewell, Qa
North Fork
Sargent
Chattahoocher River
Coweta
Snoop Creek
Sloal Creek
Hart Co
Woditnck Cotton Mills
Sountwh
Cherokee
Trien Mig. Co
Trien
Chattooga River
Chattooga Co
Upson
MexiCo
Waymanville
Bibb Gounty
Brownsville
Bessie Tift College
Daniel
Daniel Brothers Co
L. J. Daniel
Peachtree
Walton St
Athe Bijon
Finke Hare
Ertan
Dionere
Trieh Peenant
Searn
Leeland
O'Dare
Crelin
Mr O'llara
Alt? Wong
Eife
Orpheum
Salvation Army Hall
Buire
Clarke Bros & Co
Pearin, UL
Cup
Gilchrist
Sorkett Winn i
Hosier
Snellwhaty Lee Cy
Whitehall Street
DR. Stearns
Pech Bull
Gor Peirce
Houston
Oher
Todd Dro Cath
Niewspaper Brerive
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