Southern Shorthand and Business University Promotes Rapid Training
The Southern Shorthand and Business University promotes rapid-fire Pitmanic system training for stenographers and bookkeepers. It cites successful graduates in Atlanta and LaGrange, notes a record week for placements, defends its program against cheaper rivals, and urges readers to enroll now with contact details for Atlanta leaders.
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Southern
Busness University
Southern Shorthand and Business University
B. Wiliams
Carrollton
LaGrange
Atlanta
A.C. Briscoe
L. W. Arnold
Thos
L. Bryan
Atlanta, Ga
Commuters and trainmen press for higher pay in Savannah
In Savannah on February 25 committees for Central railway conductors and trainmen met General Manager Moise to discuss demands for increased pay. The talks extended several hours with no agreement and are to be resumed in a day or two.
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Savannah
Central Railway
Moise
Road
Rev G A Nunnally Made Secretary
Rome Ga February 25 Special Rev G A Nunnally D D former president of Mercer University today accepted the appointment as corresponding secretary of the Georgia Baptist Educational Board. Dr Nunnally will have headquarters in Rome and travel throughout the state on behalf of the Mercer system including Mercer Bessie Tift and Shorter colleges and eight secondary schools.
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Rome
G. A. Nunnally
D.D
Mercer University
Georgia Baptist Educational Board
Nunnady
Mercer
Bessie Tift
Negro Dies After Shooting Near Athens
Henry Green, a Black man, died from wounds after being shot by a white man named Lewis Jones. Green told officers Jones fired the shot. Authorities continued the search for Jones.
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Athens
Henry Green
Lewis Jones
Jones
Heikes Immunity Claim Before Supreme Court Review
Washington February 25 The immunity claim of Charles R Halke under indictment in the New York sugar frauds will be examined by the Supreme Court Justice Lorton issued a writ of error bringing the matter to the high court for review the action marks a significant step in the case.
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Heike
Weshington
Charles R. Halke
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Lorton
Supreme Court
New Post Office for Cartersville and Burlington
Bills to erect postoffice buildings were reported to the senate, detailing Cartersville Georgia at fifty thousand dollars and Burlington North Carolina at seventy five thousand dollars. The action flags federal construction plans for two towns in the current session.
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Washington
Burlington
N. C
Cartersville
Senate
Rome Contractor Hurt When Roof Falls
Rome Ga February 25 Zach Maoney a well known contractor was seriously hurt when a new concrete structure of the Rome Cooperage Company in North Rome collapsed. He was struck by a falling wall and removed to a hospital for treatment.
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Rome
Zach Maoney
Rome Cooperage Company
Mooney
Tia
Did Not Predict War Talk At George Washington Lecture
Morristown New Jersey February 25 192... Leslie M Shaw former secretary of the treasury said in a public address that only one in ten predictions mentioned war with Japan and warned of deplorable national conditions if war occurred. Searing Co in Bankruptcy New York February 25 an involuntary petition was filed in U S district court against Searing & Co private bankers listing assets about 760000 and liabilities around 350000
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Philadelphia
Japan
S. Leslie M. Shaw
Searing & Co
New York
United States
Eayrl Arallat Searing & Co
Tech Star Twirler Mayer Signs with Crackers in Atlanta
Georgia Tech star pitcher Erskine Mayer signed with the Atlanta Crackers after noon contract, joining spring practice in Atlanta. Renowned as a top college pitcher with speed and control, Mayer faces the challenge of translating success to the Southern League while Manager Jordan backs him for opportunities. Buchanan’s signing is anticipated to form a strong southern college battery.
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Erskine
Scissors
Mayer
Tech
Btaralabman
Baseball Association
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Beieve
Jordan
A. Mayer
Crand College
Southern
Buchanan
Meeting for New Grady Hospital Plans and Prizes
The Grady Hospital trustees committee met to report on a plan for a new hospital funded by a $100,000 bond issue. They discussed offering three prize amounts for winning hospital designs, electing Joseph Hirsch as chairman and Hugh M. Dorsey as secretary. A joint meeting with the bond commission is planned for next Tuesday at 11 o clock in room 213 Equitable Building. The group aims to have plans ready and bids advertised once the bond process allows.
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Grady Hospital
Equitable
Bond Commission
Joseph Hirsch
Hugh M. Dorsey
Hirsch
Atlanta
Joseph Hipseh
Hugh M. Dorse
Charles N. Northen
W. Harding
R. J. Lowry
Georgia State Industrial Wiregrass Conference Concludes
The Savannah meeting of the Georgia State Industrial Wiregrass Conference closes at the Negro State Industrial School. Speakers include F L Cardoza of Florida State College, J W Warren of Georgia State College, Gus Ashmore of Chatham School, W C McLester on Farm Machinery, D C Suggs on Soil Analysis, R J Redding on Fertilizers, and J W Willis on Seed Selection. Large crowd of Negro farmers attends. directed by President Wright.
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Savannah
Georgia
Georgia State
Negro State Industrial School
FL. H. Cardoza
Florida State College
J. W. Warren
Georgia State College
Gus Ashmore
Chatham School
W.C. McLester
Georgian State College
Manila Is Captured by Red Army Maneuvers
Manila reports a theoretical victory for the red army under General Tamsay Potts. The red flank nearly surrounded the blue defenders under General Daniel Brush, cutting external communications. Troops withdrew to fractures, with about ten thousand soldiers involved and Major General William P. Duvall as umpire.
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Manila
Red Army
Tamsay . D.potts
Blue Army
Daniel H. Brush
Wilam
Coleman Arrest Raises Bank Case Ties in Cambridge
Boston February 25 George Coleman, alleged defaulting officer connected to the wrecked National City Bank at Cambridge, arrived in the city and was taken into federal custody by authorities.
Counterfeiting case linked to horned man show fraud
In Macon on February 25 investigators tied Dr J R Dodge to a Valdosta counterfeiting case. Dodge, bonded at 4008 dollars, is said to be the same man who once exhibited a horned negro in a show after a scalp implant and cow horn prostheses. The man reportedly revealed his master recently and the show ended. Dodge is described as skilled in the deceitful operation.
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Brown House
Macon
Alexander Akerman
Valdosta
J. R. Dodge
Dodge
Grand Jury
Planter Charged with Murder by Proxy in Savannah
Savannah, Ga February 25 J A Perry a wealthy planter and truck gardener was arrested today charged with murder by proxy. The case stems from Perry testifying for Albert Jordan a black man who was tried for murder and given a life sentence. Jordan shot and killed Albert Micheleon a white man last August for trespassing in Perry s melon patch.
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Savannah
J. A. Perry
Perry
Albert Jordan
Jordan
Albert Micheleon
Melon Patch
Fatal confrontation near Memphis ends with two deputies killed
February 25 near Memphis, Deputy Sheriff W. H. Lucy of Germantown dies after a Black suspect, Aaron Norfleet, attacks with a public safety item. Deputies Ray and O’Neil return fire, Norfleet is fatally shot. Lucy dies as officers pursue the suspect. Numerous bullets exchanged in a desperate cabin confrontation.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sherif W. H. Lucy
Germantown
Aaron Norfleet
Ray
O'Neil
Norfleet
Lucey
Jail Breaker Shot by Posse in Arkansas
C A Colin alias the handcuff king escaped from Wet Springs prison Wednesday night. A posse hunted trains for 24 hours before he was captured near Okolona. On a freight train he fled into the woods as deputies fired. A single rifle shot wounded him fatally, and he was taken to Hot Springs for surgical care awaiting transfer if stable.
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Hayes
Conlin
Hot Springs
Ciy
Aged Woman Burned Near Marshall North Carolina
An elderly woman, Mia Tempie Lunsford, perished in a tobacco bed fire near Little Pine Creek in Madison County last night. Clothing caught fire as she tended the bed, and no timely assistance could prevent her death.
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Charlotte
N. C
Nowa
Mia
General Conrad Arrives in New Orleans This Week
Briga poset General Gabe Conrad of the provisional Nicaraguan army arrived in New Orleans aboard the Marietta de Georgia from Bluefields. He will stay in New Iberia, La., until wounds heal, then return to Nicaragua to rejoin General Estrada. He predicts Managua will fall within two to three weeks as the Meziz government plans unfold.
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New Orleans
Gabe Conrad
Army of Nicaragus
Marietta de Glorgia
Bluefield
New Iberia
Nicaragua
Estrada
Medriz
Conrad
Genera
Republicans Make Peace In South Dakosta Platform
The progressive wing of the Republican party in South Dakosta adopted a platform amid a campaign issue. It argues control of national legislation is wrested by special interests behind Speaker Cannon and Leader Aldrich, urging a successor aligned with progressive principles.
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Huron
Republican Party
Dakosta
Cannon
House
Aldrich
Senate
Disturbances in Guadaloupe Lead to Fatalities and Troop Reinforcements
Reports from Point a Pitre describe deadly unrest as native communities in St Francois suffer casualties amid cane cutter disputes. Police guard consulates and burned sugar harvest facilities as Governor Gaulet announces troops from Martinique and the French armored steamer Victor Hugo near arrival to restore order.
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Point-a-Pitre
Guadaloupe
St. Francois
Gaulet
Ma Tnique
Sthal
Etuiner
Victor Fhige Wat
Proservirig
New Jersey Officer Dies at Athens Hotel
Athens Ga February 26 Special William Terrace McCarty former Elizabeth New Jersey police justice and recently reelected to that post was found dying in his hotel room. Medical aid failed to stop the effects of laudanum. It is uncertain if death was self inflicted but authorities believe he committed suicide with a deliberate overdose. He had been short of funds and had discussed asking for money.
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Athens
William
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INC
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O'Neill
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Posse
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the Public Accountants’ Report
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Tts
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the Saturday Evening Post
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Serge
Freon
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