How Shorthand and Business Education Are Taught
A discussion on learning shorthand typewriting and bookkeeping emphasizes gradual mastery. true progress comes from months of study at Southern Shorthand and Business University, with diplomas earning capable reporters and steady employment. The school highlights its thorough approach, industry endorsements, and a new Telegraphy department with offices in New Orleans Atlanta and Chicago. An informative pamphlet is available from President A C Briscoe or Vice President L W Arnold in Atlanta Georgia.
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Houthtri
Business University
Southern
South
New Orleans
Atlanta
Chicago
Western Union
A. C Briscoe
L. W Arnold
Busy Scenes in Mimic Cities at Southern Shorthand and Business Univ
A student uses 32000 in college currency to simulate a retail grocery venture with bank deposits, store lease, office setup, and staff hires. The exercise mirrors real business with wholesale inputs and diverse trades. The program lasts three to six months and invites inquiries to Briscoe and Arnold in Atlanta for a detailed catalogue.
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A. C. Brisvole
L. Arnold
Atlanta
Briscoe
Arnold
Southern
Insurance notes show Cowles stays with Mutual Life in Atlanta
The Mutual Life in Atlanta confirms John Cowles will remain as manager rather than joining Prudential in Texas. Rumors say H H Farlow resigns from Macon, with Ben Seay to succeed him. The piece also notes dinners and appointments across Fidelity Mutual Life and Royal Fire Insurance, highlighting a strengthening insurance job market and a push to replace grafters with reputable agents.
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John Cowles
The
Mutual Life
Atlanta
Texas
T A
Cowles
Prudential
H H Farlow
Macon
Ben Seay
Bryan Defends Labor Unions in Halland Society Dinner
New York report cites former Assistant Attorney General Beck condemning corporate defiance of law as greater danger than unions. Bryan departs from speech text to attack labor corruption and compares efforts to force workers into submission, referencing Chicago and restraint on burial rights.
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New York
Beck
Phiadelphia
Wiliam J. Bryan
Halland Society
Bryan
Chicago
Fake Burials Sent to Prison in Tennessee Case
Knoxville in January 22 report says W. McCoy a prominent businessman and undertaker was sentenced to three years in state prison after being found guilty of false pretense related to fake pauper burials in the county cemetery last February He held the county undertaker contract and allegedly buried coffins with nonhuman contents while charging the county A motion for a new trial was entered.
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Knoxville, Tenn
W. McCoy
McCoy
Could Have Been Prevented By Monarch Engine Stop System
The Johnstown Pa disaster at the Cambria Steel Works left three dead and many injured when a fly wheel burst. Officials had discussed installing the Monarch Engine Stop and speed limit system, proven effective in several major mills, but had postponed action. The system would have prevented such an accident.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Cambria Company
Consolidated Engine Stop Company
New York
American Steel and Wire Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Illinoia Steel Company
Foraker Heads To White House In Delegates Talk
Washington January 22 A brief White House conference linked President and Senator Foraker to discuss Ohio politics After a days long visit with friends in Ohio Foraker returned to inform the President of his observations It appears unlikely he will spark a delegate contest in Ohio for the Chicago convention Efforts aim to unite Hanna and Foraker in naming Ohio's national delegates The President will avoid factional trouble and will not be drawn into conflicts.
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Washington
White House
Foraker
Ohio
Hester
Ellen Dora Beal
Ashburn
R. H. Sonntag
Denmark
S. C
A. W. Bains
Hethany
Messrs. W. F. Robertson
Logansville
D. W. Perdue
Griffin
Atlanta Constitution
Water Works Election Called in Elberton
Elberton Georgia swears in the new city council with McAlpin Arnold elected mayor pro tem. The council calls an election for water works bonds to fund a system expected to be operational within the year.
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Elberton
McAlpin Arnold
Woman Fights to Save Honor
The body of Miss Sarah Schaefer a 23 year old Latin teacher at Bedford High School was found in a carriage house after a violent assault and robbery. Evidence points to a fierce struggle as she tried to defend herself while en route to her west Bedford home. The case has excited Bedford with bloodhounds deployed as investigators pursue the murderer who likely knew her route.
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Bedford
Ind
Sarah Schaefer
Bedford High School
Miss Schaefer
Elkhart
Fort Sam Houston Fire Alarm Sparks Rapid Guard Response
In a thick smoke blizzard at Fort Sam Houston early today, 00 infantrymen and artillerymen in thin garb rushed from bunks after a signal cannon and fire alarm. A row of two story frame houses near the adjutant office burned, threatening bachelor quarters and officers' quarters. Major Loftun Miles' artillery corps led five bucket brigades with 200 men as hoses and city steamers arrived. Several quarters were scorched and 300 yards of fence and outbuildings burned. Total damage tops 17,000 dollars though government property amounting to 96,000 dollars was in danger and saved by prompt action.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houston
Adjutant’s Office
Loftun Miles
Troops Storm Manila Banks Over Currency Crisis
Manila January 22 American soldiers entered the Hong Kong and Shanghai bank demanding local currency for gold and even forced payments at gunpoint. More than 23 000 troops were landed in three months as quartermaster drew letters of credit for half a million sterling, with the bank unable to convert drafts to coin. General Greene ordered the bank to open and convert drafts or be guarded and locked up. The public discussion continues.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Drowning of O D Iron Works manager in water wheel
Hubert M. Blankenship general manager and superintendent of the Old Dominion Iron and Nail works was drowned at noon in Richmond Virginia He was found three hours later inside the casing of the water wheel that powers the horseshoe department forebay It is believed he slipped while inspecting timbers and was drawn into the wheel with his body badly mutilated by the wheel’s rotation
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Richmond
Hubert M. Blankenship
Old Dominion Iron and Nall Works
Blankensnip
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Insurance Notes
Milton Dargan
Royal Fire Insurance Company
Capital City
Dargen
F M Mikel
Ulric Atkinson
J T Sparkman
Joseph S Hereford
Dallas
Eugene Bullock
Little Rock
Ark
Joseph B Ross
W P Fishback
Lexington
H J Hopkins
Memphis
Tenn
George B Jennings
John M Edge
Central George S
Fidelity Mutual Life
N. F Jackson
Edge
New York Life
R. H Plat
J & Toole
Augusta
Eastern Georgia
Fidelity Mutual
Toole
Plant
Feld
Atlante
Ife
Mie Insurance
Gwa
Dairy
Anderson Hardware Co
Peachtree Street
Edgewood Avenue
Knoxville
State
Dr. Lyon
Ger
Ads
Usher
Shapiro, Remick & Co
Whitney-Warner Publishing Co
Detroit
Whitney- Warner Co
Hiawatha
Bedella
Soko
Whitney-Warner Co
National Biscuit Company
Eaton Dria Co
I Ga
DRS
Leatherman & Bentley
Austell
Richmond Iron Works
Njecfon
Marvel
Seto Lndiss
Marvel CO
Park Row
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Memphia
Traina Daily Literatur
Parrott D
Venatur Street
E. van Winkle Gin and Machine Wks
Atlanta, GA
Citizens’ Bank
Morley
Columbia List
Atlanta Phonograph Co
Havng
Whitehall Street
West Mitchell
Meyor
Council
Mitchell Street
Peter Lynch
Ui Malydor Mfs. CO
Lancaster
U.S.A
Jacoba Phar. Co
Mariette Bt
Atlante, Ga
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