State Board Answers Paper on Book Adoption Debate
Governor Terrell defended the boards actions in adopting school texts praising the laborious process, noting savings from cheaper second bids and the South favored histories. He cited Southern authors and educators such as Lemmon and Evans, amid critiques from The Augusta Chronicle.
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Book Commission
Augusta Chronicle
Terrell
Chronicle
Alexse
Sorm
Georgia
Union
Lee
Gerres
South
United States
Lemmon
Texas
Jonhs Gordon
Alabama
John McIntosh Kel
Oman
Miss Field
Daughters of the American Revolution
United Daughters of the Southern Confederacy
Lawton B Evan
Augusts
Clement A. Evans
New England
Brookline
Mass
Gevern
Cer
Georgia book commission defends contract process
In a strong defense, the book commission resteers opposition by noting publishers funded campaigns. They argue the panel sought the best books at lawful prices, despite critics who felt snubbed by award decisions.
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Book Commission
Fsat
E Cartain Book Companie
Netics
Georgia
Stolen Goods Identified in Hotel Robbery Case
Ed Glover and D W Thomas two Aragon hotel employees were bound over to the superior court on larceny charges after a large haul of hotel goods was recovered from Glover’s Piedmont avenue home. Manager J Lee Barnes reported about 3250 worth of items stolen from the Aragon and other hotels, with a gang suspected to be behind years of theft. Police praised Officer Charlie Martin for the case as the investigation expands.
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Ed Glover
D. W. Thomas
Aragon Hotel
Nash Broylea
Superior Court
Glover
Charlie Martin
Thomas
Piedmont Avenue
J. Lee Barnes
Police
Staten
Piedmont and Majestic Hotela
Capital City
Pollcsman
Martin
Heywards first message from South Carolina governor
South Carolina Governor D Heyward delivers his first annual message calling for a cash basis budget, explains 425000 borrowed to cover until taxes come in, and urges reform in state bureaus roads and immigration. He notes dispensary receipts rose 425096 year over year due to tightened operations of illegal liquor rings.
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South Carolina
Solonson
Wyner
Alabama Supreme Court Decisions From January Session
Montgomery January 12 The Alabama Supreme Court rendered rulings in several appeals including Will Lewis v State of Alabama from Chilton circuit affirmed M Ely Salle Pace et al from Merengo circuit reversed and remanded Wills Valley Mining and Mfg Co et al v T C Galloway receiver from Etowah chancery affirmed in part. reversed in part E B Kirkbride v KB Barney from Mobile city court reversed and rendered Jefferson county v HB Abernathy from Birmingham city court affirmed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
McClellan
C. J
Will Lueis
State of Alabama
Chilton Circuit Court
Haralson
Sharps
E. B. Kirkbride
KB. Barney
Mobile City Court
Dowdell
Jefferson County
HB Abernathy
Birmingham City Court
Bible Conference Opens at Dublin Baptist Church
The Dublin Bible conference convened at Dublin Baptist church with noted preachers to attend. Speakers include Rev. J L White D D Rev W A Nelson D D Rev Jameson D D Rev George R Bisby and Rev K W Rawthon. The event runs all week with three sessions daily and M A Jenkins pastor presiding.
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Dublin
Searsons
M. A. Jenkens
Dublin Baptist Church
Eastman's Famous Kodaks Advertises Free Catalogue
Eastman’s famous kodaks offer date improvements and full film developers. Send for a free catalogue. Address: 4 Whitehall Street.
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Eastman
Kodaks
Adaress Coshey
Whitehall Street
Aan
Funeral of Theodore D. Kline Held in Aguingu
Theodore D. Kline former general manager of Central of Georgia Railway was laid to rest this afternoon in a service led by Rev. D. N. McLauchlin of the First Presbyterian Church. Central of Georgia officials served as pallbearers as a large funeral procession and immense flower tributes underscored the event.
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Theodore D. Kline
Jeff Davis Institute Opens Amid Largest Attendance
Zepulon Ga January 12 Special 1 Jeff Davis Institute opened with the largest attendance in its history. Rev C V Weathers and Professor W G Brown have left no stone unturned to make the institute as good as any school in this section. The large brick auditorium and recitation hall will soon be built to provide better facilities for the school’s development.
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Jeff Davis Institute
Zepulon
C. V. Weathers
W G Brown
Male Thin Institute
Merentile Company Asks Charter in Hawkinevite
In Hawkinevite Georgia on January 12 a charter is sought for the Ragan Mercantile Company formed by T. E. Ragan J F Mebenaia and T. E. McDonald with capital stock of 10,900 dollars.
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Merentile Company
Hawkinevite
Ragan Wercantile Company
T. E. Ragan
JF Mebenaia
T. E. McDonald
Sudden Plunge Into Darkness Hits Chicago Trains
Chicago on January 12 faced a sudden plunge into darkness as hundreds of passengers on incoming trains experienced a rapid blackout. The citywide power loss lasted over an hour, with snow falling and jet dark skies due to smoke and unusual atmospheric conditions. Pedestrian traffic slowed as streets lacked lamp light and officials noted widespread disruption.
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Chicago
Sifpery
Ex-Congressman Driggs Given One Day Prison Term
New York January 2 ex congressman elect Edmund W Driggs of Brooklyn was sentenced to one day in prison and to pay a 10000-dollar fine for accepting money to secure a government contract for automatic cashiers from Brandt-Dent Company for the post office department. The sentence includes no appeal. Driggs paid the fine immediately and was told by Judge Thomas that an honorable man would not retain illegally obtained money. He retains his citizenship but cannot hold federal office again.
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New York
Edmund W. Driggs
Brooklyn
Raymond Strest
Driggs
Brandt-Dent Company
Post Office Department
Thomas Aid
DARED DEATH TO SAVE WOMEN IN BROADWAY FIRE
Fire in a Broadway office building cellar choked by smoke prompted Abraham Geber an elevator operator to rescue eight women by running his car between floors. He collapsed from smoke inhalation but survived. Losses were confined mainly to the basement with records and manifests of the Southern Pacific Railroad destroyed.
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New York
Abraham Geber
Broadway
Geber
Southern Pacifo Railroad Company
Dredging Begins in Brunswick Harbor Work Progress
The United States dredge Cumberland arrived in port this afternoon to dredge Brunswick Harbor. Workers include J ones to oversee arbor work as dredging resumes after delays caused by winter. The project is funded by an appropriation secured by Congressman Brantley. In Raleigh, Special, January 12, the Grand Secretary reported North Carolina Masons numbered 13,663, up 39 percent since 1898, with 1899 receipts $8,827, up 4 percent from 1895.
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Brunswick
Gassauary
Sveckaij
United States
Cumberland
Brantley
Sesson
North Carolina
Releigh
N. C
John C
Grand Lodge of Masons
Signs Worry Gov Murphy in Annual Message
Governor Murphy cites rising numbers of advertising signs near railway lines and urges measures to curb increase and remove existing signs. He notes 1601 signs on the Jersey City to Trenton railroad in December and warns of blocked hills valleys and scenery if growth continues.
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Trenton
NM. J
Murphy
Jersey City
Hulman
Widow challenges Bryan over wills executor role in New Haven
In New Haven Conn on January 12 the probate court ordered the removal hearing of W J Bryan as executor of Philo Bennett's will to proceed in writing after both sides presented arguments. The widow of the testator seeks Bryan's removal alleging conflicts as contestant and that appealing the sealed letter ruling wastes estate funds. The court questioned admitting the $50 000 bequest letter as part of the will and Bryan's counsel argued the position is not antagonistic to the estate. The decision to remove Bryan was deferred pending further proceedings.
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New Haven
Conn
W. J. Bryan
Philo &. Bennett
J Counse
Elder
Bryan
Washington
Bryn
Hewitt
Bennett
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Wages in Rose Hill Cemetery
The remains 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. She leaves two children, a son and a daughter, both of whom have reached adulthood.
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Wages
Macon
Elizabeth Wages
Rose Hill
Investigation Underway In Macon Grand Jury Session
Special report from Macon Georgia dated January 12 notes the Bible grad jury met this morning. The grand jury questioned citizens familiar with the Macon and Birmingham elation and heard testimony about General Manager Lane and Auditor Henderson. Action by the jury remains uncertain.
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B. Macon
Bible Grad
Whs
Hady
Lane
Henderson
Macon
Birmingham
Mayor Pro Tem Cleared in City Court Fight
Americus Georgia January 12 Special Mayor Hawkins presided over a disorderly conduct case against Mayor Pro Tom M Bolton and FE L Greene. Greene was fined, Bolton found not guilty, and Greene plans to appeal to the full council next Friday. Mobilé Alabama January 12 A Havana dispatch reports the schooner Governor Blake wrecked on a reef off Cay Judlas Florida coast. Crew of seven escaped in small boats with only clothing. cargo of pitch pine valued at 47 822 departed December 31 from Mobile for Cleufueros.
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Tom
Americus
Tom . M Bolton
FE. L. Greene
Aston
Hawkins
Greene
Bolton
Blake
Mobilé
Ala
J.B. Scott
Havana
Governor Blake
Scott
Cay Judlas
Florida
Drake'n Palmerso Wine Ad Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement claims Drake’n Palmerso Wine cures constipation zealache bad blood and urinary trouble in three days. It markets Drake Formula from Chicago and offers free bottles on request, with Jacobs’ Pharmacies in Atlanta handling sales.
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Drake'n Palmerso
Drake
Chicago
Jacobs’ Pharmacies
Atlanta
Savings loans best path to business success says expert
A business guide states that persistent work and systematic saving yield the best results. It asserts that savings loans offer the most satisfactory path to success and invites readers to test this approach themselves.
Parla Obituary notes John J. Livingstone and sister Maria
Parla January 2 John J Livingstone a member of a prominent New York family dies after years of dispute over Maria Livingstone's estate The sister Maria is described as a Paris mystery for twenty years eccentric in dress and bearing she visited the consulate and legation often and once offered a clerk 40000 to win his affection amid public curiosity about her life and death
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Parla
John J. Livingstone
New York
Vacly
Maria
Neuil Iv
Brain Workers Rest Trip to Florida by Southern Railway
Workers urged to take a rest and travel to Florida using the Southern Railway. The trip is available by day or night, offering flexible departure options.
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Florida
Southern Railway
Oliver Oliver Charged After Mill Superintendant Wounds
Grimin Gea, January 2. Allen Little, 20, superintendent of Spalding cotton mills, was badly cut by Ouse Oliver, an operative of the mills. Little suffered severe wounds and two restless nights. Oliver rests at the jail and a warrant for assault with intent to murder was sworn out. Little says he struck Oliver with iron after being cut. The grand jury may investigate the matter.
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Oliver
Grimin Gea
Allen Little
Spalding Cotton Mills
Ouse Oliver
A Mills
Olver
Jall
Little
Littl
Philippine bond issue for Fiske is adopted at seven million
Washington January 2 The war department adopted the proposal of Harvey Iske & Bons of New York representing Fiske & Robinson and the National City Bank of New York for the entire seven million dollar bond issue of the Philippine government. The sale concerns the purchase of the friars lands at 107.677.
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Fiske
Washington
Harvey Iske & Bons
New York
Fiske & Robinson
National City Bank
Bristol Jail Escape Threat Mentioned in Bristol News
Tail Delivery prevented. John H. Catron moved to Abingdon for safe keeping after fears of an attack by Gate City jail supporters. Also notes Furman Wake Forest debate arrangements with Furman negative and Wake Forest undecided speakers. debate set for Charlotte after Easter. Additional items include London antiseptic saloon sign confusion and social quips on marriage and property.
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Bristol
Tenn
Gate City
John H. Catron
Sherick Nickels
John “Osporno
Abingdon
Furman
Wake Forest
Greenville
D. C
Furman University
Wake Forest College
J. L. Vase Jr
A.B Langston
Firman
United States
Bke
Charlotte
N.C
Baste
Smallpox Case Shocks Atlantic Coast Line Office
Wilmington January 12. A mild but developed smallpox case found in the departments of the Atlantic Coast Line general offices, housing 600 clerks, prompts vaccination and fumigation. Passenger N T Wilburn and roommate J B Beers have been sent to the pest house. Wilburn, native of Albany, Ga, spent Christmas at home. Health authorities say the situation is under control.
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N. T'lburn
Pes
Wilmington
Peetalj
Department of the Auditor of ‘Teight Racelpt
General Offices
Atlantic Coast Line
AN. Wilburn
J. B. Beers
Wilburn
Albany
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