Mercer University Commencement Tells of Florida Governor Speech
Sepetal 1 in Macon Ga June 4 The principal feature of today s commencement exercises at Mercer university was Governor Jennings of Florida delivering an eloquent address before the literary societies He spoke to a large audience and was greeted with applause Jennings is an alumnus of Mercer Attending were Governor Candler Ex Governors Northen and McDaniel They expected Governor Jelks of Alabama but he was detained by important business The alumni banquet followed with several addresses Treasurer ED Huguenin reported Mercer s finances in splendid condition Endowment has grown from 128 000 in 1898 to 268 000 now, an increase of 130 000 in four years
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Macon
Mercer University
Jennings
Florida
Mercer
Candler
Georgia
W. J. Northen
H. D. McDaniel
Jolks
Alabama
Northen
McDaniel
E. J. Willingham
College Street
ED. Huguenin
Educational Meeting Aims to Aid Negro Education in Macon
A mass meeting at Cotton Avenue African Methodist Episcopal church in Macon on Sunday June 4 will focus on black education. The program includes sermons, choruses, recitations, a cornet solo, and talks by pastors, educators, and public officials from Morris Brown College, Central City College, and Bishop Henry Turner.
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Macon
Cotton Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Church
Cotton Church
EP. Holmes
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Cotton ‘Avenue Church
Hosea Iy
W. G Johnson
First Baptist Church
Cornet Solo
O. A Combs
A.M
Morris Brown College
Atlanta
Bridges Smith
Williem E. Holmes
Central City College
Henry M. Turner
DCL
Harry Stillwell Eawardy
James M. Henderson
J. A. McClain
Congregational Church
Washing Avenue Presbyterian Church
Ww. G Alexander
Cotton Avenue Church
Suits Challenge Macon Paying Ordinance
Robert Hodges files two suits in Macon Superior Court to test the constitutionality of the city paying ordinance. Plaintiffs claim property owned by Henry and Damour is assessed for paving costs and that the act authorizes paving and abutting assessments, which they allege violates Georgia and U S constitutions and due process. They seek to stop advertisements and sale of the property. Damour's assessment is $906.12.
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Macon
Robert Hodges
R.L Henry
Charles E. Damour
City of
Henry
Patitioner
General Assembly
Georgia
Mir. Spamour
Emory College Adopts Cap and Gown Tradition
Emory College Oxford Ga June 4 The graduating class will wear standard cap and gown at commencement. Caps and gowns arrived yesterday and seniors wore them to closing chapel where underclassmen watched. The event marks a campus first though common at major colleges. Dr Dowman praised the class for completion of the year as students sang God Be With You til We Meet Again. Commencement begins June 8 with festivities to follow.
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Emory College
Oxford
Emory
Dowman
Normal School to Close for Summer in Athens
The State Normal school of Georgia will close for summer vacation next Tuesday. Eight graduates will receive diplomas as commencement exercises unfold with a school song devotional prayers and music by the university orchestra. The program features speakers Dr Theron H Rice of Atlanta and Prof D C Barron dean of Franklin College.
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Branson
Athens
State Normal School of Georgia
3. W. Walden
University Orchestra
Charlies H. Calhhoun
Montgomery County
Theron H. Rice
Atlanta
D. C. Barron
Franklin College
Walden
Bullets Fly in Savannah Street Attack
In Savannah Georgia on June 4 a violent street assault erupted near a black neighborhood. Cicero Watson fired, killing John Roberts and wounding George Jackson who was under arrest. Watson was seized by local officers. The stabbing roots trace to a late night dispute at a Negro dive and end with Watson in custody.
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Savannah
Minis Court
Cicero Watson
John Roberts
George Jackson
Jackson
Roberts
Watson
University of Alabama Holds Seventy-First Commencement
The seventy-first annual commencement at the University of Alabama was held in Clark Hall at 11 o'clock with prayer by Rev. Daniel Little of Eufaula. A. P. Montague delivered the baccalaureate oration on "By Right of Intellect." Degrees were conferred by Dr. Wyman, followed by remarks from the new president Mr Abercrombie.
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Alabama State School
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
Clark Hall
Daniel Little
Eufaula
A. P. Montague
Furman University
Greenville
Compromise in Rice Case in Murder Trial Ties Estate
A partial compromise was reached between H. B. Rice as administrator of W. M. Rice’s estate and O. T. Holt as administrator of Mrs. Rice’s estate. Holt filed two relinquishments of W. M. Rice’s estate worth 53080 dollars each, with some heirs not part of the settlement, in connection with Albert T. Patrick’s murder case.
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Houston
Tex
H. B Rice
W. M. Rice
Albert T. Patrick
O. T. Holt
Columbus Colonel Becomes Honorary Confederate Camp Member
In Chattanooga Ohio born Colonel W H Knauss of Columbus was elected honorary member of N B Forrest camp Confederate Veterans. He is the federal veteran who decorates and cares for the graves of Confederate dead at Camp Chase Ohio.
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Knauss
Chattanooga
Tenn
N. B. Forrest
W. H. Knauss
Columbus
Ohio
Camp Chase
Hobson to Run for Senate in Alabama District
Greensboro Alabama June 4 Captain Richmond P Hobson United States navy authoritatively announced to return to this city for the Alabama Senate race from the district in the next election. Columbus Georgia June 4 J W Sweat aged 7 and Confederate veteran died at his Linwood home yesterday. burial tomorrow. Sweat belonged to Company F Thirteenth Georgia regiment.
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Hobson
Senate
Greensboro
Ala
Richmond P. Hobson
United States Navy
Wil
Tim
Alabama Senate
W. Sweat
Linwood
Columbus
J—J. W. Sweat
Georgia Regiment
End of Fight for the Toga in Local Senate Race
In Cusseta the second and final debate between W. D. Crawford and E. H. McMichael drew fewer than one hundred voters. The close race hinges on Muscogee county, with McMichael seeking to split Crawford’s county support to win the twenty fourth district seat. Columbus grants a franchise to Columbus Automatic Telephone Company to use the Strowger system, creating a second exchange amid opposition from Southern Bell.
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Columbus
W. D. Crawford
E. H. McMichael
Cusseta
McMichael
Muscogee County
Death Claims Candidate in Pulaski County Treasurer Race
Cochran Ga June 4 W B Carswell Sr candidate for Pulaski County treasurer was stricken with paralysis Sunday. He died Tuesday at 1 o'clock and was buried here today. His death alters the race leaving J H W Mullis Jr D G Fleming and J B Lewis still in the field.
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Cochran
W. B. Carswell
Carswell
J. H W. Mullis
D. G Fleming
J. B. Lewis
Body of Laing Found Near Waterside in Georgia
The body of Walter E. Laing, a young white man drowned last Saturday in the Ogechee river, was recovered this morning by the waterside. There was no evidence of violence. Dr. T. Laing of Jackson and Maggie Laing, his sister, were present. The remains will be interred at Locust Grove. Laing was a Jimery College graduate from the class of 1901.
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Savannah
Walter E. Laing
Ogeachee
T. , Laing
Jackson
Maggie Laing
Locust Grove
Young Laing
Jimery College
Issue of light bonds sold in Dalton Georgia
The mayor and council of Dalton sold electric light bonds for ten thousand dollars to First National Bank of Dalton for a premium of ninety five dollars. Twenty one bids were received. Interest reduces the rate to about four percent. City plans to let the contract soon to make Dalton one of the best lighted cities in Georgia.
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Dalton
First National Bank
eThere
Georgia
Well Known Men Indicted For Running Blind Tigers In Americus
Sumter County grand jury returns thirteen indictments against citizens for violating local option laws. Many targets are prominent white men. The report notes the panel pursued the so called blind tigers with strong intent.
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Americus
Grand Jury
Sumter
Paine's Celery Compound Promotes Energy and Health
Paine's Celery Compound claims to restore nerve ease and vitality for both men and women. The ad touts June as the ideal month to enjoy nature and life, promising happiness, buoyant spirits, and full vigor through its use.
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Paine
Pearl Johnson Planned Murder of Jim With Revolver
Police found Pearl Johnson hiding with a loaded pistol on Piedmont Avenue after she wrote Jim a letter saying she would kill him and then die by her own hand. Jim escaped by a different route. Pearl confessed intent and was jailed, gun seized as officers declare a possible tragedy averted.
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Jim
Tibt
Pearl Johnson
Pearl
Schools Close for Summer Vacation Across City
The city grammar schools close tomorrow for summer holiday ending the second Monday in September. Thousands of pupils will pause lessons while some schools hold special exercises. The Boye and Girls High schools closed yesterday for graduating preparations. The board of education will meet Saturday to elect fall term teachers.
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Boye
Board of Education
Negro Porter Samuel Battileth Dies of Heart Disease at Southern Hotel
Waycross Ga June 4 Special Samuel Battileth es a negro porter at the Southern hotel was stricken with heart disease and died in front of the hotel lobby at 7 pm this evening. The event caused great excitement among the local Negro community. Battileth's wife died about a month ago leaving him nearly 10600 in city property.
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Waycross
Samuel Battiethes
Southern Hotel
Battlethes
Two Tragedies In Alabama After Craps Disputes
In Wilmer James Willis Tanner, a wealthy merchant, was killed by an unidentified Black assailant who demanded money and fired through the heart after a visit for clothing, then fled. In Wheelerville Bud Adams died after a Saturday craps fight where brass knuckles felled him. Hans and Chris Johnson were involved in the confrontation.
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Mobile
Ala
James
Willis ‘Tanner
Wilmer
A.L
Tanner
Bne
Ne&ro
Bud Adams
Wheelerville
Hans
Chris Johnson
Adams
Chris
Bijou Musical Comedy Company cancels Grand shows due to graduations
Grand theater will not stage performances tonight or tomorrow because two area high schools hold graduation exercises. A Contented Woman drew two large crowds yesterday and last night, with John Dunne and Agnes Rose Lane in leading roles and Otis Harlan in support. The run ends after Saturday’s matinee and night show, then a new bill takes over for the final week of the summer engagement.
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Hoyt
Welle
John ‘Dunne
Agnes Rose Lane
Otis Harlan
Grace Holmes
Benton Holmes
Denver
Ida Lester
Jim
Mr. Hoffman
Mary Marble
Little Chip
Drop the Musket for a Bat Fort McPherson Team Faces Atlanta Greys
The Twenty-third Infantry at Fort McPherson fields a ball team of privates and noncommissioned officers led by manager R A Brown. The squad, strong enough to rival pros, schedules two games with the Atlanta Greys at Brisbane Park Friday and Saturday. Pitchers Edwards and Houser to duel, with Edwards set for Friday.
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Twenty-Third Infantry
Atlanta Greys
Twenty-third United States Infantry
Fort McPherson
R. A. Brown
Brisbane Park
Ball Park
Wickels
Drescher
McGregsor
Lobar
Walsh
Crump
Edwards
Thompson
Darnell
Houser
Man and wife found dead in Astin home
In Astin Texas on June 4 the bodies of Mr and Mrs Ine Warbler were found in their eastern residence with their heads nearly severed. A note on the dresser said both wanted to die and a butcher knife lay on the bed. The woman's head hung by a thread and the man appears to have had his throat cut from ear to ear. They had been married only a few months.
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Astin
Tex
Ine Warbler
Felf
Relief For Women Uses Zona Phora Supposedly Safe
Advertisement claims Zona Phora provides relief and cure for women’s ailments at low cost, promising avoidance of doctors’ bills. The pitch lists numerous drugstores and distributors in Georgia and nearby areas, urging purchases by mail.
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Zoa Phora Co
Kalamazoo
Mich
Elkin-Watson Drug Co
Marlette Street
Brown & Allen
Whitehall Street
L. Palmer
Kimball House
H. Cox & Co
Marietta
Hampton
P. Smith
Capitol Avenue
Westmoreland Pharmacy
Georgia Avernue
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