State Board Answers Paper on Book Adoption
Governor Terrell defends the state board of education after The Augusta Chronicle criticized its book selections. He notes the commission spent weeks evaluating bids and followed the commission’s report, adopting Lee readers and southern‑leaning histories, while saving money for taxpayers. The board cites high integrity and records, arguing the chosen texts reflect southern perspective and quality.
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Deok Commission
Augusta Chronicle
Terrell
Chronicle
Eset
Georgia
Union
Lee
United States
Board
Lemmon
Texas
South
John B. Gordon Ils
Alabama
Kearsarge
Clement A. Evens
New England
Brockline
Mass
C&age
Ke ' Eshs
Sheffield Trays Showcase of Round and Oval Designs
A display features an attractive collection of trays in round and oval shapes. The borers are rich grape designs, Bococo and Renaissance themed.
Georgia Book Commission Defends Contract Award
The commission faced opposition in the last election over its procurement of state books. Representatives from publishing houses criticized, but the panel asserts the aim was to secure the best books at the lowest prices for Georgia, despite criticism and disappointment from competitors.
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Book Commission
Georgia
Stolen Goods Identified In Hotel Theft Case
Ed Glover and D W Thomas two Aragon hotel employees were bound over to the superior court on larceny from the house after a patrolman recovered a large haul of stolen hotel goods. A manager for the Aragon reported about 260 dollars worth of items were identified as from the hotels. Police believe a long running theft ring operated, with goods from Piedmont Majestic and Capital City Club.
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Ed Glover
D. W. Thomas
Aragon Hotel
Nash Broylea
Superior Court
Grover
Charlie Martin
Thomas
Hame
Glover
Piedmont Avenue
J. Lee Barnes
Piedmont
Majestic
Capital City
Algn
Martin
Heywards First Message Sets South Carolina Cash Basis Plan
Columbia January 12 Special The legislature opened at noon as Governor D C Heywards first annual message praised a cash basis plan and a $425000 loan to carry the state to next tax collections He urged an immigration bureau and good roads as practical reforms noting dispensary receipts rose to 425006 over last year attributing the gain to tighter liquor rules The legislature was described as harmonious and a productive session anticipated
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South Carolina
Solonson
Columbia
D. C. Heyward
Alabama Supreme Court Decisions Summary
The Alabama Supreme Court issued multiple rulings: McClellan Chief Justice affirmed Lucis v State of Alabama from Chilton circuit court. Harrison Justice reversed and remanded Ely v Sallie Pace from Merengo circuit court. Tyson Justice affirmed in part and reversed in part Wills Valley Mining and Mtg Co v Galloway receiver from Otowah chancery court. Sharpe Justice reversed and rendered Birkprida v Harvey from Mobile city court. Dowdell Justice Jefferson County v Abernethy from Birmingham city court affirmed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
McClellan
C. J
Will Lucis
State of Alabama
Chilton Circuit Court
Harrison
J.—M. Ely
Sallie Pace
Merengo Circuit Court
Tyson
Wills Valley Mining and Mtg. Co. Et al
TC. Galloway
Otowah Chancery Court
Sharpe
J.E. B. Ehirkprida
K. B. Harvey
Mobile City Court
Dowdell
Jefferson County
A. B. Abernethy
Birmingham City Court
Affterm
Dublin Bible conference opens at Dublin Baptist church
The annual Dublin Bible conference began last night at Dublin Baptist Church. Noted preachers Rev J J White Rev W A Nelson Rev Y Jameson Rev George R Bisby and Rev K W Rawthon are among those attending. Three sessions daily all week with Rev M A Jenkins as master of ceremonies.
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Dublin
Dublin Bible Conference
Dublin Baptist Church
J. J. White
D.D
W. A. Nelson
Y. Jameson
George R. Bisby
K. W. Rawthon
Sesai
Eastmans Famous Kodaks Catalogue Offer
Free catalogue from Eastmans Famous Kodaks including late improvements full time film and developers sent by mail address 4 Whitehall Street Oh the Vie Uct.
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Eastmans
Kedake
Whitehall Street
Vieuct
Funeral of Theodore D. Kline Held in Anniston
The funeral of Theodore D. Kline late general manager of the Central of Georgia Railway was held here this afternoon January 12. Rev D N McLauchlin pastor of the First Presbyterian Church conducted the services. Central of Georgia railway officials served as pallbearers and the funeral procession was among the largest ever seen in Anniston with an enormous floral display exceeding three days of carriage transport.
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Kline
Anniston
Ala
Theodore D. Kline
Central of Georgia Tallway
D. N. McLauchlin
First Presbyterian Church
Central of Georwia Railway
Jett Davis Institute Opens in Zapulon Ga
Zapulon Ga January 12 Jett Davis Institute opened with strong attendance. Rev C of Weathers and Prof W G 5aa have worked to make the Institute a top age school in the region. A large brick auditorium and recitation hall will be built to provide better facilities for the school and district.
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Devis Institute
Zapulon
Jett Davis Institute
Rev. C. of Weathers
W. G
Sudden Plunge Into Darkness Hits Chicago Trains
Chicago report notes hundreds of passengers on incoming trains were plunged into unexpected darkness for over an hour. A smoky pall and heavy snow accompanied the event, disrupting street traffic and leaving pedestrians navigating slippery sidewalks without street lamps.
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Chicago
Day in prison given Driggs
Ex Congress man Edmund H Driggs of Brooklyn was sentenced in New York to one day in Raymond Street jail and a $10000 fine for accepting money while a congressman elect to secure a government contract for automatic cashiers from Brandt-Dent for the post office department There will be no appeal The sentence pauses his federal career but does not strip citizenship Judge Thomas praised rectitude and warned Mr Driggs to seek future civic virtue and a lasting reputation beyond this fault.
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New York
Edmund H. Driggs
Brooklyn
Raymond Street
Driggs
Congremauman-Elect
Brandt-Dent Company
Post Office Department
Thomas ‘Eaid
Anoh
DARED DEATH TO SAVE WOMEN IN BROADWAY FIRE
Blinded by smoke Abraham Geber elevator man in a Broadway office building carried eight scrub women to safety from a cellar fire. He made three trips to the eighth floor before fainting on Broadway. Loss covered basement records and manifests of Southern Pacific Railroad Company.
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New York
Abraham Geber
Broadway
Geber
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Dredging Cumberland Dredge Arrives in Brunswick Harbor
The large United States dredge Cumberland arrived in Brunswick Harbor this afternoon and will begin harbor work under an appropriation secured by Congressman Brantley at the recent session. The Cumberland had been due for Brunswick for some time but other work delayed its arrival.
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Brunswick
United States
Cumberland
Engagne
Brantley
Masonry in North Carolina Report Summary
The January report from Grand Secretary John C. Drewery to the Masons’ lodge in Raleigh shows North Carolina membership at 13,663, up 39 percent since 1906, with the year’s receipts totaling 5,527 and a gain of 84 percent since 1886. The data reflects continued growth in fraternal activity across the state.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
John C. Drewery
Id Lodge of Masons
Signs worry Governor Murphy in rail line ad surge
Trenton January 18 Governor Murphy warns legislature about rising advertising signs along railway lines between Jersey City and Trenton. He cites 1601 signs in December and urges measures to curb growth and remove existing displays to prevent disfiguring hills valleys and views along the route.
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Trenton
N. J
Murphy
Jersey City
Hilla
Valleya
Widow Fights Against Bryan in New Haven Probate Case
In New Haven, Mrs. Bennett seeks removal of W J Bryan as executor of Philo Bennett's will. The hearing in probate court resulted in a reserved decision as counsel on both sides were ordered to submit written arguments. Bryan left for Washington, denying any conflict of interest or estate charges.
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New Haven
Conn
W. J. Bryan
Philo
Bennett
Bryan
Washington
Cetzte
Hewitt
Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Wages at Rose Hill Cemetery
The Temalas of Mrs. Elizabeth Wages who died yesterday afternoon at the family home on Second Street will be laid to rest this afternoon in Rose Hill cemetery in Macon Georgia. Mrs. Wages leaves two children a son and a daughter both of whom have attained their majority.
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Wages
Macon
Elizabeth Wages
Second Street
Rose Hill
Grand jury probes Lane and Henderson officials in Macon
Investigators in Macon complain of a grand jury session with a special inquiry into General Manager Lane and Auditor Henderson. Testimony was heard from citizens familiar with Macon and Birmingham matters, but details and any actions remain unclear.
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Macon
Bible Grad
Lane
Henderson
Birmingham
Mayor Pro Tem Fights. Bolton Cleared in Americus Trial
In Americus Georgia on January 12 Mayor Hawking presided over a special session of the police court trial of Mayor Pro Tem 8 M Bolton and B E Greene on disorderly conduct and fighting. Greene was fined while Bolton was found not guilty and Greene plans to appeal to the full council for trial next Friday.
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Americus
Policcs
Bolton
BE. L. Greene
Hawking
Greene
Wreck of Schooner Governor Blake Near Cay Jutia Florida Coast
Letter from Havana reports the January wreck of the schooner Governor Blake commanded by Scott with a crew of seven. They escaped in small boats after striking a reef six miles from Cay Jutiaa off the Florida coast, saving their lives and clothing. The Blake sailed for Cienfuegos with pitch pins valued at 81,822.
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Blake
Mobila
Alm
J. B. Gooch
Havana
Constipation Causes Company in Chicago For Sale
A notice from Jacobs' Pharmactea in Atlanta advertises a business sale due to constipation issues affecting operations in Chicago, listing the firm as the seller and the location of the sale.
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Constipation Causes Company
Chicago
Jacobs’ Pharmactea
Atlanta
Savings banks offer the surest path to business success
The speaker argues that a steady, disciplined saving system outperforms other plans. Persistent work and self denial are urged, with the savings bank presented as the most satisfactory method. The reader is invited to test this conclusion personally.
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Savings Bank
Death of John L. Livingstone Newsman in Paris
Paris reports the death of John L. Livingstone a member of a New York family. His sister Maria died three years ago in Neuilly. He has been in Paris during the past two years seeking to secure his sister estate with two brothers. Maria was a long-standing Parisians mystery, eccentric and fond of neighbors, once drawing 49000 francs to express affection for a consulate clerk and awaiting a glimpse of him for hours at the consulate.
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Paris
John Ll. Livingstone
New York
Maria
Neuilly
Parla
Consuiete
Restless Night After Cotton Mill Assault
Alien Little, superintendent of Spalding cotton mills, was badly cut by Outs Oliver, an operative. Oliver is under a warrant for assault with intent to murder. Little says he struck first after being cut. Grand jury likely to investigate the case.
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Grifin Ga
J— Alien Little
Spalding Cotton Mills
Oliver
Little
Philippine Bond Issue Approved for Fiske Region
The war debt proposal by Harvey Jake & Sons of New York representing Fiske and Robinson and the National City Bank of New York was adopted for the full 7,000,000 bond issue of the Philippine Government on account of the friars lands purchase. The action was reported from Washington on January 12.
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Fiske
Washington
Harvey Jake & Sons
New York
Fiske & Robinson
National City Bank
Tail Delivery Prevented in Gate City Case
Bristol Tenn January 12 to prevent friends attacking Gate City Va el to release John H Catron held on charge of murdering Deputy Sheriff Nickels and election judge John Osborne last November 3 he was tonight moved to Abingdon Va for safekeeping Furman Wake Forest Debate Greenville S C January 12 special arrangements completed for inter collegiate debate Furman J L Vass Jr and A B Langston to represent Furman Wake Forest speakers not yet selected The issue is Resolved that Expansion Policy of the United States Government Is for the Best Interests of Its People Debate set in Charlotte N C first Monday after Heater with Wake Forest affirmative Furman negative
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Bristol
Tenn
Gate City
John H. Catron
E. Nickels
John Osborne
Abingdon
Furman-Wake Forest Delate
Greenville
3. C
Furman University
Wake Forest College
J. L. Vass, Jr
A. B Langston
Furman
Wake Forest
United States
Ita
Charlotte
N. C
Antiseptic Saloon Sign Mistakes London Barber Shop
A London Chronicle item notes a misread sign near St Pauls reading Antisceptic Saloon. The large letters suggest a theological academy but reveal a barber shop using new antiseptic implements imported from America and Australia. The painter misused a letter, and locals failed to notice the intended meaning.
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Rom
London Chronicle
St. Pauls
London
America
Australia
The Way of Mere Man and Wedding Quips
A humorous fragment from Herman Lee Meader contrasts a faithful husband with a steady property owner. A Cleveland Punch item features a snappy bridesmaid quip about a mother and two groomsmen with more money than pride.
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Herman Lee Meader
Cleveland
Albany boy Has Smallpox at ACL offices
A mild smallpox case was found in Atlantic Coast Line clerks offices in Wilmington North Carolina. A. N. Wilburn a native of Albany Georgia and his roommate J H Beers were sent to the pest house. Over a hundred clerks in the same room were vaccinated and the building fumigated. The Y M C A rooms housing young men including Wilburn were also fumigated.
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N. Tuburn
Wilmington
Speeler
Department of the Auditor of
General Offices
Atlantic Coast Line
A. N. Wilburn
J. H. Beers
Wilburn Io
Albany
C. Weasell
Cost Line Relief Department
Wilburn
Young Men’s Christian Association
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