Defending Atlanta High Schools Split Board Debate
A divided Atlanta Board of Education heard two reports on the city’s high schools at a meeting. The majority urged investigation and improvements to prevent further criticism, while the minority led by Mrs. J M Stephens defended the schools, praising their past results and listing notable alumni and community support.
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Rity
I. Yg. Stephens
West End
Atlanta
Campetore
Paycgon
Pen
Board of Lady Visitors
Board of Jagefendh
Opinion Des
Afra
Majoriteory
B. Wey
Airs
J. M. Stephens
Judy
Wer
Stephens
Condittons
Court breakfast tale ends with case dismissed
In a police court yesterday Alexander Stevens faced a hoodoo claim by watchman John Crouch over a breakfast of worm grasshopper and bat. Stevens ate the items in court, claiming they were offered as a meal. Crouch revealed a concealed pistol, and the prosecutor was bound over for carrying a weapon.
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Alexander Stevens
Little Street
John Crouch
Southern Furniture Factory
Crouch
Stevens
Broyles
Arkansas
Steyers
Recorder Broyles
Ative
Carnegie girl not to be rich
New York December 18 The Evening Post apologizes for a previous item about a Carnegie gift to his daughter noting the story had no foundation. It says neither parent intends their daughter to possess wealth but to use income to advance humanity and education.
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New York
the Evening Post
Carnegie
Bunden
Fitch
Trial of the Soodlers Bribes Linked to Franchise Deal
In St Louis on December 18 Justice Ryan overruled defense demurrer as Delegates Denny Beersth Albright and Gutke face bribery charges. J K Murrell testified as a state’s witness detailing the suburban franchise deal and the $75 000 sum, with Philip Steck supporting the tale by recounting the cash in court. Objections by the defense were frequently overruled.
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Jdurrell
St. Louis
Justice Ryan
Denny
Beersth
Albright
Gutke
J. K. Murrell
Murrells
Philip Steck
Lizzie Haas Schooner Founders off Gulf of Mexico
The New Orleans bound schooner Lizzie Haas with cargo of molasses foundered December 11 in heavy seas between Grand Cay and New Orleans. Captain John Muell and crew escaped by boat. ship located December 18.
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New Orleans
Lizzie Haas
John Muell
Grand Cauley
Igland
Gulf of Mexico
Atlanta high schools praised as city’s temple of learning
A 1903 letter argues Atlanta’s high schools are essential and should not be abolished. The author, Mrs J M Stephens, defends the schools as vital to the city’s progress and disputes financial motives behind any reform. She urges continued support, quoting moral resolve and civic duty to uphold education.
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Stephens
Estem
Atlanta
John §& Candler
Asocidte Jce
Supreme Court
Georgi
Clark Howell
Senate
House
Atlanta Constituton
John M. Slaten
House of Representatives
John A. Hynds
James L
Atlanta Journal
T. W. Reid
The
Athens Banner
Casion
South
J. M. Stephens
Biggar Trial In New Jersey Estate Conspiracy Case
First witness Mary Roche testifies in Freehold as Laura Biggar Dr Charles Hendricks and Samuel Stanton face trial for conspiring to claim Henry M Bennett estate. Evidence covers marriage certificates mistaken registers and witnesses noting Bennett calling Biggar his wife.
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Freehold
N. J
Mary Roche
Laura Biggar
Charles C. Hendricks
Samuel Stanton
Henry M. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
J. G. Conley
Samus Stanton
Hus Peace
Miss Biggar
Mrs. Bennett
Leyton
Cheap rail rates for students and others this season
The Southern railway offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare for travel December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and January 1, with return valid until January 8 to points south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi. Student tickets at the same rate on December 1 to 31 and until January 8 are also sold. J C Beam Jr BD P A Atlanta.
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Southern Railway
Ohio
Mississippi Rivers
J.C. Beam, Jr
BD. P. A
Atlanta
Tracey Lunches With President on Venezuelan Question
General Benjamin F. Tracey of New York former secretary of the navy dined with the president at the White House in Washington on December 18. The meeting focused on discussing aspects of the Venezuelan question as understood by the president.
Gibson calendars and portfolios gift idea at Miller Co
John M. Miller Co. offers Gibson calendars and portfolios as inexpensive yet elegant holiday gifts. Located at 39 Baratetta Street the store presents a practical option for shoppers seeking refined presents.
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Gibson
John M. Miller Co
Bfarietta St
Du Brose White engagement in Sparta Georgia
Sparta Georgia December 18 special notice announces the engagement of May DuBose to Hugh White of Jacksonville Florida with a church wedding planned at noon on December 31. The groom is a traveling salesman for a large Atlanta firm. the bride is praised for charm and sunny disposition.
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Mr. White
Sparta
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Pla
Currency Bill and General Staff Plan Considered by Senate
The Senate Philippines Committee agreed on a currency bill making the gold peso of 129.10 grains the unit and permitting 75,000,000 silver pesos as legal tender, with certificates to maintain gold and silver parity. Secretary Root argued for a General Staff bill, while Senator Alger voiced strong support. The House committee endorsed a General Staff Corps bill with amendments, and patent hearing addressed temporary injunction practice.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippines
Lodge
Allison
United States
Manila
Root
Senate Committee On Military
House Committee
Alger
War Department
Miles
House Milit Any Affairs Committee
Army
House Committee On Patents
Messrs. Forbes and
Greeley
Chief Croker Stay Vacated by New York Court
Justice Leven tritt in the supreme court vacated the stay granted by Judge Fitzgerald. The ruling restrains Fire Commissioner Sturgis from dismissing Fire Chief Croker until the supreme court passes on the legality of the trial.
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Chief Croker
New York
Justice Leventritt
Supreme Court Today
Fitzgerald
Sturgis
Croker
Supreme Court
Appointment Gives Pleasure in East Tennessee
Official announcement of Rev. J.A. Ruble’s appointment as chaplain of the Soldiers' Home at Johnson City Tennessee was received with pleasure and approval throughout East Tennessee.
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Knoxville
Tenn
J.A. Ruble
Johnson City, Tenn
East -Tennessee
Conferees Reach Agreement On Coal Strike Commission Report
Washington December 18 Conferees of the senate and house of representatives on the anthracite coal strike commission will have reached an agreement. The report will be made to the senate on Saturday. It is understood most of the senate amendments were retained.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Beggar Who Won Fortune Dies in Toronto Hospital
Eli Hyman a Jewish beggar who sought admission to the general hospital, died after years of sleeping in sheds. An examination of his clothing revealed scrip worth $31,000, with other papers showing a fortune near $100,000. He supported himself by selling papers and begging for food. His heirs are his wife and a daughter living, it is thought, in San Francisco.
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Toronto
Eli Hyman
Eneral
Anding Scrip Worts
Hyman
Mdwart
San Francisco
Holiday Excursion Rates From Several Railways
Christmas holiday special rates announced by W A and W C S T K Ry with tickets on sale December 28 to January 3 and a final return on January 3. Teachers and students may buy with certificates December 16 to 22, final limit January 8. Also lists music boxes from Phillips Crew Co at $25 and up.
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St. K. Ry
I. A. Thomas
I. A. Thomas, ©. P. and T. A
Brownbridg
Atlanta, Ga
C. B. Walker
T. A
Union Depot
C. Be, Harman
G. Pp. A
Phillips & Crew Co
Pay Out Pacific Cable Ship Near Offshore Run
An Associated Press cablegram from the Livertown reports position at noon 25.14 N 193.30 W. Since yesterday 201 knots of cable laid, total 662 knots. The ship has traveled 772 miles toward Honolulu with 1.63 miles remaining. good weather. If current pace continues, Hawaiian Islands could be reached on Christmas Day.
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San Francisco
Associated “Press
Livertown
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Expert engineer dies after shipyard collision
Richard Nape, export engineer for Baldwin Locomotive Works, was run down in the Jackson Mississippi Ship Island yards while testing two engines sold by the company. He died Wednesday evening from injuries after his legs were amputated below the knee. Relatives in Pennsylvania have been notified.
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Richard Nape
Ship Island Yards
Jackson
Mias
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Jackson Yards
Ship Island System
Pennsylvania
Opelike friends anxious over Rev J W Shoaff accident
In Opelika Alabama on December 18 friends of Rev J W Shoaff react to news of a serious accident in Columbiana. Shoaff, pastor of the First Methodist Church here, had just been reassigned to the charge by the Montgomery conference.
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Opelike
Opelika
Ala
J. W. Shoaff
Columbiana
First Methodist Church
Montgomery
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