Southern Shorthand and Business University Scholarships Offer
Twenty five special scholarships for the combined Shorthand and Bookkeeping course at the Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta Ga. Scholarships priced at $50 to $60, six months to eight months, offered to out of town applicants by mail. The offer touts savings versus regular rates and cites testimonials from J Holbrook and others about employment in banking after completing the course.
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Southern Shorthand and Business University
South
Forsyth
Mitchell Street
Atlenta
A. Briscoe
Southern
Theas
Graham
Atlanta
Bunlhena University
E. J. Coleman
Providence
R. L
Aulanta
Posslon
Polk County National Bank
Bartow
Fla
Southern Shorthand Ang
Operally
Gar
J. @ HOLBROOK
Fred Hansen's Business College Promises Profit
A thinly veiled advertisement extols Fred Hansen's Business College in Atlanta. The piece touts rapid success for a boy named Fred Hansen who, from age 13, studied shorthand, bookkeeping, banking, and typing, then built a thriving enterprise and now runs a sizable operation. It urges ambitious youths to enroll at 75 South Forsyth Street, Atlanta, Georgia, touting 25 scholarships and calling for immediate action.
Johnson Shouters Get Stiff Doses in Macon
In Macon Georgia on July 6 special dispatch reports Recorder Daly harshly punished two Black men who celebrated Jack Johnson's victory with concealed weapons. Bonds were set at 200. Ben Ancrum and Charles Howard faced thirty or sixty days with no fines, and Frank Carson received similar penalties for obstructing a streetcar and swearing. The piece notes celebrations will cease.
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Macon
Daly
Jack Johnson
Ben Ancrum
River For
Pollens Barracks
Charles Howard
Frank Carson
Jack
Four Year Term Proposed for City Recorder
Council considers a charter amendment to change the recorder's term from two to four years and to prohibit serving more than two four year terms. If adopted, the city attorney will file the amendment for legislature this session and set a four year term beginning next cycle.
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W. T. Winn
Recorder
Yemra
Cuuicilmin Abiine Charabera
Jelty
NG Leaves to Command the North Washington July S Cart
Albert wes, 21¢ to Assistant Secretary of Navy Winthrop, selected to take command of the battleship Hew, with realgning news noted as he departs for the north.
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Washington
Albert Wes
Winthrop
Hew
Confidence Vote for Dr Theodora Toepel Headed by Park Board
The Park Commission expressed full confidence in Dr Theodora Toepel Director of playgrounds after she read a report insisting the department be non political and dismissing rumors of resignation. A resolution to require the director to visit each playground twice weekly was offered, and funds were approved for a August children’s play festival and for a pavilion at Piedmont Park to teach swimming.
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Park Commission
Theodora Toepel
Lucian Harris
Toepel
Harwell
Toppel
Harris
Piedmont Park
Capitela Flour Promised Guard Against Culinary Catastrophes
A garbled notice suggests Capitela flour will guard against food safety failures after an aeroplane incident. No clear authorities or dates are identifiable.
Mayor Maddox Seeks Post Office Plans for Atlanta Remodel
Mayor Maddox asked the government supervising architect for blueprints of the old post office. Upon receipt, local architects will draft remodeling plans to suit city needs. If all goes as hoped, Atlanta may take over the building mid September and arrangements for funding will follow.
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Atlanta
McKee
Maddox
A. Washington
Teemaury
Annamenta
Stevens In Race For Railroad Commission Post
Georgia news reports Colonel O B Stevens announcing reelection to the railroad commission noting a term through 1911. The Brunswick convention of Georgia State Association of Postoffice Clerks elected Eugene Smith president and set next meeting in Valdosta. Courtroom shortages forced adjournment of criminal sessions. about twenty divorces granted. alimony awarded to Emma Ogletree in divorce action against George Ogletree.
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Eugene
Smith
Valdosta
Smith Nations
Brunswick
Georgia State Association of Postoffice Clerks
Glynn County
Welcme
Postinggter Smith
Azell B. Britten
Post Office Department
Eugene & Smith
W. H. Moore
Waldoste
C. J. Fitzgerald
Cordele
al le. Saunders
Savannah
F. Morgan
Waycross
Georgia
Saratoga Springs, N
W. D. Bille
Iisler
Stockton Agelnet
Paul R. Stockton
Nina Kulman Foote
Jeff J. Foote
Mia
Pauline Cooper
J. B. Cooper
Edna Eppa
John Eppin
Mrs. None
Cowledge Cullinane
RE. Cullinane
Frank M. Payne
Tile H. Payne
J. ¥. Pruitt
Beste M. Pruitt
Matilde Gilbert
Willgm J. Guibert
Lula Farris
Fred & Farrie
L. M. Strong
W. T. Strong
Ethel M. Garratt
Clarence W. Garrett
C. G. Upchurch
Ogletree
Stevens Announces Reelection Bid for Commissioner Seat
Colonel Stevens, seeking reelection, pledges to continue duty and fairness to all parties before the commission. He is opposed by Hon. J A Perry of Hall County, the race’s fourth candidate. Three seats on the board—Stevens, Gray, and Candler—are up for succession, with all three seeking another term.
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O. B. Stevens
Railroad Commission
Stevens
Air. Stevens
J. A. Perry
Hall County
Bose
Stevens, Gray and Candler
Inexpensive Frames Offer at Walter Ballard Optical Co
Walter Ballard Optical Co at 75 Penchtrea Atlanta advertises inexpensive frames and promises an extra pair for emergencies. The notice urges customers not to leave town without a spare pair and highlights quick service.
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Walter Ballard Optical Co
Penchtrea Atlanta
Wholesale Slaughter of Dogs in Jackson Ga
Police in Jackson spent the day killing dogs bitten by a mad red dog owned by Bob Fish a colored man. Fifteen canines fell victim to shots as the mad dog roamed streets with many dogs bitten but none of the people exposed to danger. The scene shows dead dogs on several street corners in Jackson. The report notes the city faced a dog overrun due to rabies.
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Jackson
Bob Fish
Dea
Reappointed Dawson Postmaster Receives Four Year Term
William J. Lewie of Dawson is notified by Washington post office officials that he has been reap pointed for another four year term as postmaster. The reassignment confirms his popular and efficient service in the Dawson office.
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J. Lewis
Dawson
William J. Lewie
Daiwson
Washington
Con
Walker Attempts Suicide at Pryor and Wall Drug Store
George W. Walker, former Walker Construction figure and late 1908 partner at Roper's Pharmacy, attempted self harm in a Pryor and Wall Street drug store by firing a .82-caliber revolver. He was rushed to Grady hospital in critical condition, later reported improving. Walker, 45, faced financial troubles and other pressures, and resides at 1814 East Georgia Avenue with his wife and two children.
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George W. Walker
Walker Construction Company
Aince
Roper's
Pryor
Wall Streets
Smith & Wedson
Grady Hospital
William D. Ropar
Walker
Roper
East
Georgia Avenue
Complaints Filed by Granite Companies at City Committee
At a street committee meeting yesterday morning W H Patterson Jr, president of Georgia Granite Company, filed a complaint that while more than 60 miles of sidewalk had been approved, the public works department has only prepared 5 or 6 miles for paving. A complaint by Auntil Thornton, Pine Mountain Granite Company, who held the sidewalk curbing contract, noted grading levels. Commissioner H L Collier said the department has graded as much as ever for this time of year but cannot boost staff. funds may be insufficient. The committee asked the commissioner to present the issue at noon before County officials.
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Butiea
A. C. Briscoe
L. W. Arnold
Thomas L Bryan
South Forsyth Street
Atlante, Ga
W. H. Patterson, Jr
Georgie Granite Company
Pubic Works Department
Auntil Thornton
Pine Mountain Granite Company
Public Works
H. L. Collier
Is Department
Mars Territory
Dana Hoganan Nominated for Governor Position
Dana Hoganan secured a nomination today in a ceremony that featured Wells Lafevre of Seastian receiving the nomination for peat of atte. The event highlighted local party dynamics and the readiness of Hoganan to lead.
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Dana Hoganan
Sovernor
Wells Lafevre
Glsq
Seastian
Mitchell to be freed July 12 at stockade hospital
Thomasville Georgia reports that William H Mitchell will gain freedom next week under good behavior rules. He has served since September 1908 and remains in hospital care at the stockade as doctors deem him not ready for work.
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Mitchell
Stockade Hospital
Thomasville
W. Ho Mitchell
Stockade
Cotton Grading School Attracts Attendees In Georgia
Athens July 5 Special The summer grading school of the department of cotton industry at the Georgia College of Agriculture is in session with fair attendance. The course offers the first complete program in cotton classing and grading in the state and benefits young men entering the cotton trade as well as merchants who handle cotton. It also serves teachers seeking better methods to teach pupil environment in Georgia’s great cotton industry.
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Athens
Department
Georgia College of Agriculture
Georgia
Voutn Loduetey
Taschers
Desperate Flight Ends in Tragic Incident Near Corsicana
A chaotic incident in Houston Texas and Rodney near Corsicana involved eight Black individuals threatening merchant Hub Betty. A Black person was forced to flee, later connected to a Richland Creek event where the person died. Authorities identified a suspect and investigations proceed.
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Houston
Texas
Rodney
Corsicana
Hub Betty
Eaipeinas
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B. U
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Fred Hansen
Fred Hanson
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Southern Shorthand and Business “University
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Atlante
Young Hansen
Boulevard
Terrace
Gas
HI World
HB. V. Johnson
Ravi. L. Bryan
Recorder OF City
Park Board
Ino Court Room
Criminal Branch
Superior Court
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A. Calhoun
Seasions
Criminal Court of
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Bean
C. B. Stevens, Bouuses
Heinze
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Arthur P.heinge
Ulute Wal
Berlin
Bundasreth
State Department
Revern J Men
Bagic
WM. H. Mitchell
Thomas County
State College
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