Mrs Hines Masters Chartier Shorthand in Eight Weeks
Mrs Fula Hines chose Bagwell Business College to learn Chartier Shorthand and completed the system in two months. She reports strong dictation, quick reading of notes, and holds an excellent position. The college notes high demand for graduates across Atlanta and Georgia as War stenographers and bookkeepers are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fula
Hines
Atlanta
Bagwell Fuisinesa
Yeur College
Galen Boeline
Bagwell Business College
Bagwell
Universal
Bagwell Husiness College
Elbert Hubbard
Teserefiers
Jor. Rowland
Atlanta Biomnetn
Ant Viiaatie
Southern railway at home open house in new terminals
The Southern railway invites friends to inspect its new towering terminals at the southeast corner of Median avenue and Mitchell street. A visiting committee of company representatives will greet guests between 10 and 3. The 10 story brick and terra cotta structure stands among the city’s tallest concrete buildings, featuring a marble lobby and engraved invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Mammooth
Feelehe
Friends of the Road
Median Avenue
Mitchel Street
John F. Roche
New York City
Insurance Dept. of
Alabama
One Mill Tax Fight Halts University Building Request
The Georgia House defeated a bill to raise one mill in property tax to fund a $32,000 building for the University of Georgia at Athens. Opponents argued the state cannot afford new construction as 1913 revenue falls short. supporters contended the dormitory need is urgent and the project is an investment. The session also moved Johnsons tax exemption bill to remove tax on farm products for a year to aid cotton planters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Norwal
Athens
Athens Normal
University
DuBose
Clark
Committee On Appropriations
Wiieh
Walter McElreath
House
Western and Atlantic
Alexander
Chatr- McErreath
Treasury
Ashley
Ways and Means
Deaty Knell
Ashleyx
Johnson
Normal School
Appropriations
Joe Hill Hall
Bibb
Committee of the House
Representative Hall
Hall
McElreath
Western and -Atlantic
Two Thirds Vote Sought On New Appropriation Rule
A proposed bill by DeFore would cap yearly state appropriations at the prior year's state revenue, effectively removing legislature spending power. It is credited to Joe Hill Hall by some, who deny authorship when questioned. The house adjourned early with a slim quorum and many members heading to Chattanooga to inspect Western and Atlantic property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealy Limi
DeFore
Bibb
House
Joe Hill Hall
Senate
Chattanooga
Western
Atlantic
Tippins Bill Up To The Governor
The Alexander Tippins prohibition bill has moved to Governor Brown. A veto is widely anticipated though not confirmed. If vetoed the house may attempt to override with 123 votes. passage then proceeds to the senate for a two thirds vote to become law. A petition from Atlanta church women urges Brown not to veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
House of Representatives
Friends of
The
House
Senate
Woman's Temperance Society
First Methodist Church
Atlanta
Mra
W. F. Trenary
P. Wiggins
G. 4. Yeaman
M. C. Hardin
G. Thomas
William Nixon
Henry H. Tucker
New House Bills From Various Representatives
A list of proposed measures includes prohibiting migratory duck killing in certain seasons, extending the corporate limits of Martin, amending Augusta police board provisions, paying pensions for Lydia E Carrel and FR A Tudwick, incorporating Sardis Midville and others, limiting legislative appropriations, inspecting gasoline, and amending industrial college resolutions for colored youths. The names include Wohlwender Hayes Pierce Blackshear Garlingpton DeFore Fullbright Burke Cheney Ault Hixon Cabaniss Wimberly Lawrence and Thurman.
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Wohlwender
Muscongee
Hayes
Stephens
Martin
Pierce, Blackshear and Garlingpton
Hichmond
Actucleating Board of Police Commissioners
Augusta
Thurman
Walker
Lydia E. Carrel
Walker County
Fullbright
Burke
Sardis
DeFore
Bibb
Midville
Cheney
York
FR. A. Tudwick
Ault, Hixon, Cabaniss Une
Wimberly
Lawrence of
Chatham
Industrial College
House Bills Passed By Hiers and Others
House bills passed by Hiers of Colwuitt DeFore of Bibb Lawrence McCarthy Ander Kendrick of Taliaferro cover town Doeran acts governor appoint a third depository authorize road and revenue board in Taliaferro tax collectors employ clerks and related municipal finance reforms.
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Hiers
Colwuitt
Doeran
DeFore
Bibb
Lawrence, McCarthy and
Ander
Chatham
Kendrick
Taliaferro
Ach
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of
Ten Men Cue Hosts to More Than 300 Persons
Macon Georgia July 26 A special report notes a barbecue on J H B Wilder's Bingville grounds drawing over 300 guests. Hosts included J H B Wilder P O Christian J M Chambers W H Burns William Hraman G D McClure J E Cloud T F Edwards A E Marsh and J R Nama. Wilder and W K Young supervised cooking of pig and lamb for the feast with Brunswick stew salads and watermelon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
J. H. B. Wilder
Bingville
P. O. Christian
J. M. Chambers
W. H. Burns
William Hraman
G. D. McClure
J. E. Cloud
T. F. Edwards
A. E. Marsh
Bitter Attack on Norris in House Speech
In a July Washington session Representative Humphrey accused Norris of citing an unnamed informant who alleged Washington delegates to the Republican convention were stolen. Humphrey demanded proof and questioned Norris's motives while defending Taft supporters and denouncing political corruption claims. Norris rebutted, defending his charges about Washington elections and condemning disreputable methods.
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Norris
Washington
Humphrey
Chicago
Watt
Nebraska
Notria
Taft
Condenxina
Republic
Mrr. Sumphrey
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Mr. Norris
Mann
Stumphrey
Morris
Falling Terra Cotta Kills Supt Winters in Savannah
Savannah July 26 Patrick Winters superintendent of construction for the city of Savannah was fatally injured when terra cotta toppled from the twelve story Hotel Savannah while he supervised sewer work at Congress and Bull streets. He died shortly after at a local hospital.
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Avannah
Patrick Winters
Savannah
Congress
Bull Streets
Winter
Site for Americus power plant secured
Americus, Ga., July 26. The Central Railway company today granted lease rights to building sites near the passenger station to Americus Power company. They will erect an extensive electric heating and power plant on Cotton avenue. Construction starts next week and the plant will be in operation within ninety days. The company already holds city franchises and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Central Railway Company
Americus Power Company
Cotton Avenue
Macon Plant to Have New Pumping Station
Macon Georgia July 26 special. The board of water commissioners opened bids for a new pumping station north of the city and estimated cost is about 10000 dollars. The contract was not awarded due to one board member's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Board of Water Commissioners
First Scientific Test Used On Juvenile Deficients In South
Miss Margaret Laing of Atlanta's juvenile court used the Hinet Simon intelligence test on two boys facing trial. The test, new south of the Ohio river, showed marked mental deficiency and will guide special care at reform school. W. W. Tindall and Dr. J. Conkling supported the measure, anticipating better outcomes for backward minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Margaret Laing
Juvenile Court
Atlanta
Hinet-Simon
Ohio River
W. W. Tindall
Miss Laing
Tindall
Dr. J. Conkling
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Gookin Bank and Office Equipment Co
Tia
J. O. Hanwell
I'res
Atlanta, Ga
MEMS
Julov H Menes
Ewen Davidson
Atlantic Coast Line
J.B Rose
Santa Fe
M Rose
Chiauga
Hie
Rockies
San Francisco
Portland
Irentier
Salt Lake City
Topeka
Cincinnati
Louisville
Knoxville
City Ticket Office
Peachtree
Tippins
Bell and Wing
Frederick Fanning Ayer
London Academy
Cork Examiner
Losion Herald
Troy Record
Boston Transcript
Occult Review
England
Portland Oregonian
Brooklyn Times
Boston Post
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Publishers
RW States Life Insu
Arcou
CE Company
Wilmer L. Moore
Southern States Life Insurance Co
Tlanta, GA
S. McLeod
State of Georgia
Candler
Paris
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