Mercer Addresses Athens Kollejians on Five Day Visit
Famous Georgian E Mercer visits University of Georgia in Athens for a five day program. He speaks at the university chapel to collegians and attends gatherings with Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Chi Psi. Mercer, a Savannah native, continues private interviews with M C A officers and addresses Old College students in the faculty room.
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Athens
Y E . Mercer
Farmer
University of Georgia
Collegians
University Chapel
Mercer
Savannah
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
New College
M. C
Phi Kappa Hall
Chi Psi
Old College
Suit Won't Be Dropped In Union Pacific Merger Case
Washington January 20. Government will not drop the suit seeking dissolution of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger. Attorney General Wickersham reports no findings to justify dropping the action as yet.
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Washington
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Wickersham
Lively Sheriff’s Race Heats Georgia Primary Field
In Macon on January 20 a three way bid for sheriff unfolds with ex sheriff Sam Wescott James R Hicks and Lane Mullake challenging incumbent Sheriff George Robertson and rival Harry Robert The contest already draws strong efforts from all candidates promising high interest before the decision.
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Macon
Sam Wescott
James R. Hicks
Lane Mullake
George Robertson
Harry Robert
Georgia Medical Association to Teach on House Fly Dangers
In Atlanta during the Southern Health Conference the Ay committee of the Georgia Medical Association outlined plans to educate the public about the house fly. A 150 member committee will visit public schools and distribute literature and posters across every county to warn families and promote sanitary practices.
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Atlanta
Georgia Medical Association
J. G. Dean
Dawson
W. Palmer
Alley
W. H. Bassett
Savannah
J. B Paulin
C. M. Curtis
College Park
Athens
American Consul III Stricken With Typhoid at Madras
Nat Nathaniel B. Stewart, a former Georgian, serving as consul at Madras India, has typhoid fever. Relatives in Americus, Georgia, were informed by the state department in Washington and are seeking further details on his illness.
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Madras
India
Americus
State Department
Washington
Nathaniel B. Stewart
Georgia
Stewart
President's nominations name Arizona judges and Kentucky official
The President today announced nominations including Edward Kent as Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and Fletcher M. Dean as Associate Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. Timothy A. Field of Kentucky was named Collector of Internal Revenue for the Seventh District.
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Washington
Supreme Court of Arizona
Edward Kent
Arizona
Supreme Court Arizona
Fletcher M. Dean
Kentucky
Timothy A. Field
May Act Today on Schedules May Act Today on Schedules
The railroad commission weighs action on joint publication of arrival and departure schedules for Atlanta lines. If no agreement among roads is reached, an order may compel service. Delays in through trains prompt investigation and possible special trains for local traffic. Lavonia chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy marks Robert E. Lee birthday with a special meeting and remarks.
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Railroad Commission
Atlanta
A, Wickersham
Board of Control
Terminal Station
C. E. Harman
Union Station Board
Wickersham
Commission
Hines
Iscus
Theas
Avery
Lavon
Tavonia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert EB Lee
Levonia Hotel
Messra J. W. Shelor
K. Cannon
BE Ayers
La _W ‘welden
Lavonia
Barnesville Blues Inspected In January Review
Barnesville Georgia January 30 special The Barnesville Blues underwent their annual inspection Wednesday night by Major F L Palmer. The officers Ben Franklin captain Willia Smith first lieutenant and the quartermaster and hospital departments were inspected and received highly satisfactory examinations. Barnesville serves as headquarters for the Second Georgia departments and hospital corps due to Ed Howard captain quartermaster and Dr C H Willis head of the hospital corps both residents of Barnesville. All departments passed highly satisfactory exemptions.
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Barnesville Blues
Barnesville
F. L. Palmer
Ben Franklin
Willia Smith
Quartermaster’s Department
Second Georgia
Georgia
Ed Howard
C.H. Willis
Cambria Steel Declares 2 Percent Annual Dividend
In Philadelphia on January 20 the Cambria Steel Company directors announced a 2 percent annual dividend on preferred stock, at a 6 percent basis, and a plan to save 6 million dollars by stock improvements aimed at financing upgrades.
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Cambria Steel
Phiadelphia
Cambria Steel Company
Germi-Annual
Sted
Rev Memminger Accepts Call at All Saints Episcopal Atlanta
Charleston report notes Rev W W Memminger will accept the pulpit offer at All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta. He has communicated his resignation to his current post and plans to proceed with the move and duties tied to the new assignment.
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All Saints’ Church
Charleston
W. W. Memminger
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Atlanta
Charleston Divine RLV Memminger Accepts St Pauls Call
Rev RLV W W Memminger, born in Tampa and raised in Charleston, has accepted the call to St Pauls church and may depart in two weeks after an unsettled release. He began ministry in December 1906, becoming rector of St Pauls and guiding the parish to notable growth and vitality.
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St Pauls Church
Willix Wilkinson Memminger
Tampa
Flo
Charleston
University of the South
Sewanee
Memminger
St. Paul's Church
Time Limit Expired on Bashinski Suit
Macon Georgia January 20 Special Lawyers report the time limit on a suit for slander against Judge Miller has run out over a year after the alleged incident. Bashinski seeks damages of 26000 but may pursue a corrective action in recorder's court over Bashinski being put out of business, fueling debate on the case's proper venue.
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Macon
Auita
Miller
Ike Bashinski
Bashinak
Recorders Court
Schott Engineering Faces Bankruptcy in Georgia Contract
In Jackson Georgia January 20 reports say involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were filed in Chicago against Schott Engineering Company. The firm held a large contract to build transmission lines from Central Georgia Power Company’s Gemulgee River plant to Macon and Atlanta. Local creditors fear losses. Ili Noi Trust Company named receiver. The company has long contracted for government work amid ongoing line construction.
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Jackson
Spectal
Chicago
Schott Engineering Company
Central Georgia Power Company
Gemulgee River
Macon
Atlanta
Ilinoi Trust Company
Schott Engineering
Comany
Govern
Fear Lynching Threat Near Valkermoosa Springs
Decatur Alabama January 20 deputies and citizen posses pursue Clint and Delta Lang brothers accused of assaulting a 16 year old near Valkermoosa Springs. The white suspects reportedly seized a yawl and fled down the Tennessee river. Vengeful sentiment runs high as locals fear an attempted lynching if captured. The girl’s name is withheld but described as a beautiful popular country girl in critical condition.
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Decatur
Ala
Clint
Delta Lang Brothers
Valkermoosa Springs
Tennessee
Morgan
Jackson
Langs
Faircloth Announces Senatorial Candidacy in Georgia
Wrightsville January 20 A formal announcement from Hon William Faircloth serving his first term as representative for this county declare his bid for the Senate in Georgia's sixteenth district comprising Johnson Laurens and Emanuel counties The rotation system puts Johnson to name the nominee Critics named include former Senator Fortar of Kite Rev C R Williams of Spain and Hon George M Rhiner of this city Faircloth, a leading attorney, backed by his legislative record including local measures and pending general bills
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Wrightsville
William Faircloth
Johnson
Laurens
Emanuel
Johnsons
Faircloth
Fortar
Kite
C R Williams
Spain
George M Rhiner
Georgia
Archbold and Aldrich Pass Through Savannah
Savannah visitors John D Archbold of Standard Oil and Senator Nelson Aldrich were seen in Savannah for a brief stop. Archbold headed to Thomasville for the winter, Aldrich to St Augustine to rest his bronchial ailment. Mrs Aldrich and their two daughters accompanied them. Neither provided interviews during their visit.
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Savannah
John D Archbold
Standard Oil
Nelson 4
Aldrich
Archbold
Thomasville
St. Augustine
Alrich
Manning Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Albany Embezzlement Case
In Albany Georgia on January 24 special coverage reports the trial of E D Manning a former Albany post office money order clerk charged with embezzling a letter containing money orders. The jury deliberated for hours after two days of witnesses and a heavily attended court session but did not reach an agreement. Local interest runs high as Manning was once widely regarded.
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Albany
United States Court Room
E D Manning
Albany Post Office
Manning
Post Office
Wadley Southern May Buy Road to Sea
Swainsboro Georgia January 20 Special J M Turner general manager of the Georgia and Florida railway has been in the city to locate a depot for his road at this place Georgia and Florida officials plan double passenger service between Augusta and Madison once the link through Swainsboro is completed Through trains will run from Augusta via Birdville Keysville and Swainsboro to Madison From St Clair to Blythe another link is being built to avoid a grade near Kersville The Wadley Southern advocates buying the Georgia Piedmont and Coast to gain a route to Darien If this happens Swainsboro would have top rail facilities for a town of its size The piece notes other items in New York and Richmond Missouri
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Swainsboro
J M. Turner
The
Georgia and Florida Railway
Boch Georgia
Florida
Augusta
Madison
Normantown
Birdrille
Keysville
Swaineboro
St. Claire
Blythe
Kersville
Georgia Piedmont
Darien
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Daniel Bros, Co
L. J. Daniel
Peachtree St
House of Representatives
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Wadley Southern
Road TO Sea
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Efront
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