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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1907

Page

11

Bricht Outlook for University at Athens Ga

At the University of Georgia in Athens, increasing inquiries and eager applicants promise a record enrollment as Chancellor Barrow prepares for opening. Professor J S Stewart notes strong interest from rural youths seeking education in agriculture amid funding uncertainties and ongoing preparations for the new session.

Department of Agriculture State University Athens University of Georgia Erea-3 J S. Stewart Barrow Pharmacy Stewart Oconee County Aly

Tax election planned for Hapeville school tax vote

Ordinary John Wilkinson yesterday set September 26 as the vote date for a local school taxation in Hapeville under the McMichael law. An amended city charter makes the election easier next month voters will decide if a public school system is desired for the growing city.

John Wilkinson Hapewilin McMichael Hapeville

Rownard Returns From Conference Committee Meeting

Secretary Will Howard of the Southeastern Passenger Association returned from Old Point Comfort where he attended the committee meeting with other members. It is understood that Georgia and Alabama rate discussions were not breached and the higher authorities held this matter in abeyance.

Rownard Southeastern Passenger Association Will Howard Old Point Comfort Toseps Richani Coumites Fiere

Focton Schools Rally Highlights Summer Term Closure

Four Stephens county schools gathered in an educational rally with more than 600 pupils. Jefferson’s How Jon Holder delivered the chief address on education. his speech drew enthusiastic reception from students and teachers alike.

Troma Gn Stephens County Jon Holder Jefferson

Atlanta Tribute From Chicago Lawyer Poem Praise

An eminent Chicago attorney visiting Atlanta delivers a flowing poetic tribute praising the city. The verse hails Atlanta as a revived gem and a beacon of Southern hospitality, friendship, and civic virtue with hopeful lines for Georgia’s enduring fame.

Atlanta Chicago

Pure Food Law Extension Delays Georgia Start Date

Georgia extends the operative date of the pure food law to October 1. State chemist John M McCandless will remain in office until January 1908, delaying enforcement. Merchants welcomed the postponement and inspectors continue trials. Dr McCandless, praised for advancing the law, has urged thorough readiness before enforcement begins. P A Methvin tours the state gathering doubtful items for inspection.

John M McCandless Mec Candlese Georgia Hudson McCandless Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia Lithia Springs

Georgia Officer Milner’s Son Heads to New York City Tour

Second Lieutenant Troup Miller of the Seventh Cavalry passes through the city en route to New York City under orders. The Macon judge’s son will join General Morton after a Philippines tour and then proceed to Fort Russell in Wyoming for observation and duty.

Troup Miller Seventh Cavalry Department of the Culf New York City J0 1. Milner Macon Philine Islande Bia San Francisco Morton Philippines Miller General Morton Washington Barracks Department of the Gulf Leutenant Miller Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming

Wants Foreign Labor Excluded By Federation Of Labor

The American Federation of Labor executive board in Norfolk urges cooperation to push Congress to enact strict laws excluding foreign labor of all kinds. Roosevelt and Congress urged to study government ownership costs of telegraph lines. Transvaal miners seek financial aid. Plan intensified campaigns against child labor under 14.

Executive Board of Federation of Labor Norfolk American Federation of Labor Congress Roosevelt Transvaal

Costs to Run a Train in North Carolina Hearing

Washington August 24 Special report shows Vice President Spencer of Southern Railway estimating a two coach and baggage car train from Goldsboro to Greensboro at 134 miles costs 5437 to operate with revenue of 380, claiming profit and disputing earlier testimony. Also reports motive, a murder charge in Georgia, and Zelaya reconciling with his son in New York.

Washington Quesaca H B Spencer Southern Railway Justice North Carolina Galdsboro Greenstown Boence Walter A. Montgomery United States Pritchard Mr Justice Spencer Southern Ait Spencer Zelaya New York Alfonso Zelave Nicaragua

Order of Accountants Grows All Over State

Allen Asher, president of the supreme division of the Southern Association of Accountants and Bookkeepers, reports rapid Georgia city growth and plans to form divisions in the South. Atlanta officers congratulate rising membership as Piedmont Hotel offers Assembly Hall for meetings with speaker announcements forthcoming. The association promotes educational, fraternal, and beneficent objects, including technical education, an employment bureau, and community outreach to boost professional efficiency and business support.

Allen Asher Supreme Division Southern Association of Accountants and Bookkeepers Lanta Georgia South John R Jones Atlanta H N. Dutton Piedmont Association Ant Mandaliy

Judge Huddleston's court session at police court weeds out drunks

Judge Huddleston presided as white defendants charged with plain drunkenness pleaded guilty and were fined 375 each. A negro youth, Tom Tinner, faced murder charges for killing his brother in law Will alias John Baley, and was bound over. Fay Peers, a claimed plumber, was arraigned for larceny after trust after spending money on pipes for a Decatur Street barroom job. Wedemeyer's Band to play at Grant Park concert 3:30 to 5:30.

Press Huddleston Tom Tinner Will John Baley Fay Peers Decatur Strreet Decatur

Resolution Urges Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic to Continue Georgia Rail Line

The Georgia State Agricultural Society unanimously adopted resolutions urging Messrs H. M. Atkinson and George Dole Wadley to reconsider their plan to discontinue the Atlanta via Carrollton to Birmingham railroad branch. The society expresses support for rail extension, noting benefits to Georgia’s economy and urging publication of the resolution in official channels and newspapers.

Georgian State Agricultural Society Carrollton L. M Park Atlanta State Agricultural Society Georgia Agricultural Society H. M Atkinson George Dole Wadley Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Birmingham Georgia General Messra Atkinson Wadley Georgia Grand Old Old Empire Carrol Daily Papers of Offic

Wet Weather Continues With Showers Across City

The week stays damp with showers and brief sun between. Rain amounts remain light but widespread, as some areas stay cloudy while others see sun. Forecast calls for continued drizzle and overcast conditions through the day with a low chance of needed umbrellas after services.

Gift to Augusta Medical College enriches library

The estate of the late Dr H Buford of Brunswick donated about 1800 medical volumes to the Augusta medical college library. Books were received Friday and placed. Dr Joseph Eve Allen, dean, praised the gift as nearly priceless. Hon Pleasant A Tovall of Savannah will deliver the commencement oration next May.

Augusta H Buford Brunswick Medical College Joseph Eve Allen

Most Attractive Tour to the Jamestown Exposition

Effective August 8 daily until November 30 tickets go on sale to the Jamestown Exposition via Cincinnati and the New York Central Lines. Travel through Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Albany New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Norfolk returning to start. Sixty days with liberal stopover privileges and scenic rides on Lake Erie Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. Extremely low rates 31.30 from Atlanta and similar from other points. Write for pamphlets and full details.

Cincinnati NEW York Central Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Albany New York City Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Norfolk Mit Lake Erie Hudson River Atlantic Ocean Atlanta E. Shith Gentery Bidg C. L. Mitchell Chamberlin Bidg Chattanooga Tenn

Thompson Marries Himself A Strange Georgia Case

Death notices confirm John Thompson of Summerville South Carolina who performed his own marriage after ministers refused due to his first marriage. The notary public had two marriages by his own commission and died as stories of his feat circulated. In Georgia Byron August rally draws farmers at Echeconnee campground with Coker Campbell and Rev Stanford delivering talks and a basket dinner for attendees.

Savarmah Summerville John Thompson Thompson South Carolina Ao Hea Byron Echeconnee Farmers’ Union Coker Toea Barnesville Campbell Stanford

Schools Open September 3 With County and Rural Districts

Two weeks from Tuesday cost the opening of city schools will coincide with county suburban schools starting the fasl term for about thirty districts and three thousand children. Rural schools begin in October with about a thousand more pupils. Superintendent Brittain reports teachers assigned and readiness for opening. Suburban sessions run 8 to 2 for nine months. rural schools 8:30 to 3 with a month less. Holidays include Thanksgiving and a Christmas recess starting December 20.

M Ll. Brittain Cooks District South Bend

West Peachtree and Brookwood Car Lines Extended

The county committee reports favorably to extend the West Peachtree line from the city limits to the Peachtray junction and to widen Buckhead Brookwood service. Convicts are working to widen Peachtree road toward Buckhead, clearing the way for track laying once paving progresses. The street railway plan awaits Peachtree road widening, then track construction will start soon.

Peachtree That Street Peachtray Brookwood Buckhead Committee On Roads and Bridges Henry Mc Wood County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Hireokwood Peachtien Creek Sixt West Peachtree Peachtree Road The Street Car Company

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