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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1902

Page

7

University of Georgia Commencement Set for June

Athens Ga June 1 Special Last year the university celebrated its centennial commencement with over 600 alumni present This year promises a brilliant program from June 4 to June 18 including cadet prize drill debates on the ship subsidy issue baccalaureate by Rev William J Young Alumni Day orations and speeches by Joseph Hansell Merrill Edward M Shepard and Chancellor Hill The university shows strong progress in law agriculture and overall upgrade with discussions on women coeducation and a new 250000 library building grant from George Foster Peabody under study

Athens University of Georgia Board of Trustees Phi Kappa and Demosthenian Literary Societies Phi Kappas Demosthenians Hanna- Frye Wiliam J. Young Lynchburg Young South Zach Lamar Cobb Colorado Howell Cobb Cobb Alumni Society of the University P. W. Meldrim Savannah Joseph Hansell Merrill Thomasville Edward M. Shepard New York Hill Candler Department of Agriculture State Normal School George Foster Peabody Georgia Chancellor Hill

Tennessee Campaign Headquarters to Open in Nashville

Chattanooga reports that Frank M. Thompson of the state Democratic executive committee says campaign headquarters will open at Maxwell House in Nashville next Saturday. The speaking drive begins after August county elections, with Frazier touring every county and speeches planned by Eslick Governor McMillin Senator Bate Senator Cartrack and Mayor Head. Thompson to name secretary of state committee this week.

Nashville Chattanooga Tenn Frank M. Thompson State Democratic Executive Committee Maxwell House Frazier E. ©. Eslick McMillin Bate Cartrack Head Thompson

Alabama Eye on Georgia in primary planning

Birmingham Alabama June 1 special interest centers on Georgia's June 5 primary and its potential influence on Alabama's party. A state primary may be ordered or delegates sent to the state convention without nominations, with races for lieutenant governor and governor shaping up as key contests among Democrats.

Birmingham Ala

Fight for Senate in Twenty Fourth District Debate

In Columbus on June 1 a heated race for the twenty fourth district Senate seat pits Judge W D Crawford against B H McMichael. The contest focuses on nominating method with a district primary vs county primaries, pitting Muscogee Marion and Chattahoochee counties against each other and stirring ex populist supporters who may back McMichael or protest the process. Debates are highly anticipated as both candidates campaign across the three counties.

Columbus Constitution Today W. D. Crawford B. H. MecMichael Marion County McMichael Battle Judge Crawford Senatorial Committee Thomas W Grimes Muscogee Chattahoochee Crawford Marlon McMichael Marion Democratic Party MccMichael Marion Teddy

Primary harmony urged by Heflin on Alabama voters

Montgomery June 1 Special Hon J Thomas Heflin of Chambers says as a committee member he cannot speak on a primary but now free to comment He supports a primary as necessary for democratic harmony and believes the state committee will order one He is a candidate for secretary of state and has resigned from the state committee to Chairman Low

J. Thomas Heflin Montgomery Ala Chambers State Committee Low Smith

A and A Case of Bluff Seemingly Proved Fiction

Huntsville June 1 Special Physicians attending Hal C Manley charged with drugging Miss Ola Benson in Decatur Alabama say his claim of swallowing glass was fiction. Manley, brought to avoid mob violence, showed no expected dieting symptoms. prison mates, once outraged, ostracize him as his nerve faltered. He lectured inmates claiming dying man insights, which they now say stirred unwarranted excitement.

Manley Huntsville Ala Hal C. Manley Ola Benson Atlanta Decatur

Cold weather harms cotton in Madison county

Madison county reports early stalks damaged by a cold spell worsened by prior drought. Crop prospects look trimmed as young cotton plants remain small and delayed. The item notes accompanying regional news, including local obituaries and a court matter involving W A Thomas.

Madison County Huntsville Ala John Lambert E. A. Lambert New York Professor Lambert W. A.thomas Birmingham John Marks Handley Thomas Healey Paulist Fathers St Mary's Catholic Church

Work of Model School Inspires High Praise

Danielsville Ga June 1 Special After five months of work the model school closes for a vacation. The building was repainted inside and out, with walls decorated by pictures of great men. Students displayed handmade handiwork, baskets, rugs, sewing, garments, cooking and baked goods. Professor Duke and staff earned praise from patrons and Mrs Lindsay Johnson and the Federation of Women's Clubs were thanked. A vote of thanks to Mrs Johnson was urged with a chorus of God bless Mrs Johnson. Chilean Parliament Opens.

Danielsville Columbus Washington Jefferson Lee Franklin Madison County BE. A. Duke Thoreby Wilburn Norman Lindsay Johnson Federation of Women's Clubs D. W. Meadow J. Lindsay Johnson Johnson Model School

Raleigh Test Case Seizure Tied To Interstate Law

Chief Justice Furbes grants a writ of error to the U S Supreme Court in a case claiming a violation of interstate commerce law. Mrs Satterfield of Person County ordered a sewing machine from Chicago. sheriff seized it at the station over alleged license taxes, though charges were paid. The state backs the sheriff. Also notes state agricultural scholarships at A and M College, salary hikes, governor's university commencement, Durham Paper Box Company charter, Postmaster Corbett trial, and L G Fisher ill with pneumonia.

Raleigh N. C Furbes State Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Co. L. Satterfield Person County Chicago Satterfield State Board of Agriculture State Agricultural and Mechanical College Wilson Agriculture Burkett Aycock Chapel Hill State University Durham Paper Box Company Capital W. D. Shortess New Jersey O .F. Adams Durham Corbett Selma Atlanta Wiliam P. Bynum Str Greensboro

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