Compulsory Education Endorsed by Georgia Teachers
In Athens on July 23 a large gathering of county superintendents officials and teachers unanimously endorsed compulsory school attendance. They passed a resolution urging passage of the Sweat bill or similar legislation and called for practical enforcement. Commissioner P P Claxton urged cooperation between city and rural areas.
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Athens
Pound
State Normal School
Ashmore
Savannah
United States Commissioner of Education
P. BP
Claxton
Georgia
Eastman Hosts Log Rollers of South Georgia
Eastman Ga July 23 special The South Georgia Log Rollers association met in Eastman for their second annual convention with over 8 000 attendees. Officers of Eastman camp W O W include H E Nicholson econacil commander Roy Pennington advisory lieutenant Hutson Goolsby banker J T Johnson clerk. Newton Phillips arranged the program. A morning parade along College street led to a welcome at Eastman city park by Mayor J C Rawlins, followed by remarks from Dr L Rosenthal of Columbus and officials C W Atwill and J W Simmons. Roscoe Luke spoke on woodcraft and benefits. president’s and secretary treasurer reports were presented.
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Astman
South Georgia Log Rollers’ Association
Vidana
Dublin
Tennille
Wrightsville
Hawkinsville
Macon
Jesup
Hazlehurst
South Georgia
Eastman Camp
H. E. Nicholson
Econacil
Roy Pennington
Hutson Goolsby
J. T. Johnson
Clark
Newton Phillips
Grand Street
W. O. W. Rooters’ Club
Eastman
College Street
J. C. Rawlins
L. Rosenthal
Columbus
Council
Georgia
Record speed shown by boy stenographer
In San Francisco a 20 year old, Lasher B Gallagher, a two year stenography student, read notes at 80 words a minute but could not match his writing speed. In the national shorthand speed contest the top reading speed was 272 words a minute. Gallagher read notes back correctly yet mistakes remained when compared to the original legal transcript.
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San_Francisco
Sturtervant
Superior Court of
San Francisco
Lasher B. Gallagher
Young Gallgaher
Diamonds as Engagement Gifts Through the Ages
Fashic notes that diamonds have long been used for engagements and will likely continue. The ad promotes diamonds set in ladies rings, nationwide examination of selections with all charges paid, and offers monthly rent plans to ease buying. It invites readers to request a booklet and a 160 page illustrated catalogue.
Barnes Sues Roosevelt Over Libel Charges
William J. Barnes chairman of the New York Republican Committee orders libel suits against Colonel Roosevelt. Roosevelt has levelled accusations and must prove them. The new Roosevelt portrait follows his New York conference with progressive leaders at national headquarters, signaling his full campaign entry.
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William J. Barnes
New York Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Barnes
National Progressive Headquarters
New York
Roosevelt in Libel Suit Talk With Barnes Impasse
The exchange centers on Colonel Roosevelt and a libel suit involving Boss Barnes and Boss T Roosevelt. Ivins delivers papers as Barnes denies discussing names while Roosevelt remains silent, hinting at possible legal strategy and past precedent.
Senators press adjournment plan amid trust legislation
Washington July 23 pretermination to expedite trust legislation and adjournment as soon as possible was shown today. The senate backed daily sessions 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with early morning hours set aside for miscellaneous business. Republicans joined Democrats as trust bills and the Clayton bill on railroad securities regulation moved toward votes while river and harbor faced cooler prospects. Administrations see possible adjournment by September 18.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Trad
Newlands
Intergate Commerce Committee
Missing Virginia Hood Seen By Mrs Garrett In N Y
Miss Virginia Hood, living as a maid with Mrs William J Garrett at 194 Washington Street, disappeared and police seek her. Garrett says Hood confided in her and fears harm. Also reports warn of imminent danger from earthquakes near the Island of Aoba in the New Hebrides Group with fatalities already countable.
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Virginia Hood
William J. Garrett
Washington Street
Hay
Hi Frre
Garrett
Miss Hood
Watcano
Sydney
N.S
OW. Soly
Aoba
New Hebrides
Wilson Withdraws Jones Nomination Amid Senate Tiff
The article reports President Wilson withdrawing Thomas D. Jones's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board after a heated Senate debate. It notes Democratic reactions, speculation on successors, and the personal exchange between Jones and Wilson, including Jones requesting withdrawal and Wilson's reply.
Inauguration Row over Wilson Nominee to Reserve Board
The July 2 Washington scene centers on Senator Hitchcock's amendment to bar any director or officer of a business violating anti trust laws from federal boards. The clash focuses on Thomas D Jones of Chicago and the broader push for a nonpartisan banking reform without personal or corporate entanglements.
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Hitchcock
Reed
Sanastere Fomerene
Hollis
Shafroth
Lee
Lewis
Milnets
Jones
Senate
Wilson
Omer ¥. Hershey
Baltimore
J. M. Fenton
Chicago
The
Treasury
Hamlin
Paul M. Warburgan
White House
Federal Reserve Board
Committee On Banking and Currency
United States
Senate of the United States
Lts
Senate Steel
Sys
Tess
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Thomas D. Jones
Trade Commission
International Harvester Company
Federal Trade Commission
Cotton Futures Agreement Reached in Tax Bill
Washington July 28. Senators and House conferees reach agreement on a cotton futures bill. A nominal tax will apply to contracts meeting government grades, while other futures face a heavy $1,000 per 100 bales penalty. The measure aims to curb exchange gambling and benefit southern farmers. expected to pass.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
House
Hoke Smith
Senate
Asbury F. Lever
A. J. Carr
Nathan A. Cobb
Department of Agriculture
Francis G. Caffee
Department
Smith
South
Gordon Lee
Georgia
Missing Parson Found Selling Newspapers
Rev Dr Phillip Garin, noted evangelist of the Southern Methodist conference, who vanished from Lebanon two years ago, was located in St Louis. A newspaper hawker there admitted he was the missing revival leader and, after a conference with Pastor Birkhead, withdrew from the ministry.
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St. Louis
Phillip Garin
Methodist Confervencé
Lebannon
West
Birkhead
New legal action filed against Empire Life Insurance
A Fulton superior court bill filed by Earl F. Chandler on behalf of Empire Life policyholders seeks a receiver to wind up the company and have its business reinsured. The petition alleges mismanagement, solvent conditions misrepresented to policyholders, and related lawsuits. a restraining order is cited. Madison Belt represents the petitioners for all policyholders.
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Empire Life Insurance Company
By & Doe
Fulton Superior Court
Earl F. Chandler
Georgia
Esate
Empire Life Insurance Compary
Fulton County Superior Court
James R. Brown
Umpire Life Insurance Company
Madison Belt
Felder denies withdrawing from senate race in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Ga July 23 Special Felder derides campaign fabrication about withdrawing from the senate race. He says he has not conferred with Congressman Hardwick and will win. Felder outlines views on Hardwick Slaten records and the equalization tax law. He spoke in Fayetteville and and planned multiple stops July 24 25 in Villa Rica Temple Carrollton Bowdon Roopville Whitesburg Bronwen.
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Fayetteville
Hon. T. & Felder
Hardwick
Felder
Slaten
Woolsey
Inman
Brooks
Senvia
Villa Rica
Om Temple
Ua. m. Carrollton
Dispossessed girl sues Fulton Mills for damages
Eva Stephens, 18, by her father as next friend, sues Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills in Fulton Superior Court for 5000 damages. The suit claims the mill dispossessed her from a house not rented by her, used coercion to compel former employees to return to work amid a strike, and feared for a girl of her age to attend the factory during disturbances. Case set for September term.
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Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills
Eva Stephens
Fulton Superior Court
Goper & Jackson
Trig
Hos
Fulton Terrace
Stephens
Freckles Removal Remedy Promoted by 8 Doctors
An old advertising claim promotes an otine based treatment to remove freckles. It asserts 8 physicians endorse the prescription and guarantees refunds if ineffective. The ad urges asking for double strength otine at Jacoba Pharmacy and promises quick, noticeable results.
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Jacoba’ Pharmacy
Moneysback Gustantern Adv
Mill Striker Faces Restrictions and Wages Withheld
A worker fears mill control after joining strikes, noting barred access to the yard and enclosure without mill owners’ permission. She alleges back pay totaling $18 and reports a dispossess warrant issued June 2 by mill agent E. W Hawking, served June 8 by Marshal O H Puckett, affecting her belongings.
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Fulton Terrace
E. W Hawking
O. H. Puckett
You Have Your Father’s Eyes Parents Dream Hair
A Kansas City Journal snippet shows a grandmother admiring a young girl’s eyes and a sister noting hair, with a girl dodging a claim of borrowing. The passage ends with a reflection on bargain value and worth when something is offered for nothing.
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Kansas’ City Journal
Grandma
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