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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1913

Page

8

Graduation Honors Mark Techs New Ideas Day

Commencement at Granda marks Techs twenty fifth anniversary with seventy one graduates receiving diplomas. The procession from the University club to the Grand Applacac Greets Gradustee featured cap and gown, a student band, and an ovation as speakers including Dr. Herbert S. Bigelow and Nate Harris addressed the audience about progress and ideas.

Tech Atlanta University Club K. G Matheson Peachtree Street Mev Tuyman Hood Atlanta Theological Seminary Herbert 5 Tech Board of Trustees Lieuffenace Gowan David C. Barrow University of Georgia

Commencement Day Honors at Tech College

The ceremony featured a large honor roll announced by Professor T. P. Branch after diplomas were handed by Dr. K. G. Matheson. Governor Joseph Brown awarded scholarship trophies to janitor class members, with prize-winners named. The Yellow Jacket cup went to Bo land for best college paper contribution. Graduates listed include A. Adair, I. Phin ing, J. A. Koby, and many others. The program opened with an 8:30 a.m. campus visit by families to review workshop exhibits and student work, highlighting practical Tech education.

T. P. Branch K. G. Matheson Joseph Brown Waldo M. Slaton B. Wright R. A. Shackelford F. L. Shackleford A. Adair A. S. Goebel I. Phining J. A. Koby W. G. Miler Bw, Heynolds F. Lanham PT. le Brown E. K. Thomason A. ©. Matthew M. A. Jamison G. W. Labe, Jr GH. Northcutt Lob Brown A. F P. Hil H. Luehrmann Theodore W. Davis J. 0. Clarke M. M. Bryan J. R. DuBose A. L. Labe G. J. Maddox J. UW. Schroeder J. H. Berry G. F. Jewett, Jr A. L. Strihling L Crumiey J. B. Law G. F. Bunn W. G Brownaon J. C. Dennis Coc. Bly A. J. Hall C. 8 Hammond T. H. Galphin W. P. Hammond J. Cc. Chalmers D. K. Rockey AU. Avera J. McC. Russell H. 3 McCrary J. T. B Evans R. M. Harris M. Rabner W. A. Emerson A. Mer. Wynne F. Sams, Jr W. C. Holmes Eaton A. Premister GD. van Epps P. H. Clark A. J. Phillips C. Brooksperlaednti G. M. Hope R. L. Hughes Fr. BE. Carr R.F. Mongalvaige Homer Cook W. Feldman Ashtey Exriy Iso

Fulton Schools Close Wednesday Graduates Honored

Fulton county public schools closed their term with 11 am graduation in the Thrower building. Nine high school graduates and over 100 certificate recipients were noted. Addresses were given by BR Hope, president of the county board, and Superintendent Merry. Graduates listed include Carl Wilson Gordon Hardy Alma Wallace Mary Head Myrtin Hamilton Rounelle Broadnax Henry Fulghum Hayden Plunkett Tommie Sirman. Vacation runs to mid September.

Fulton County Public Schools B. Merry Thrower Br. R. (. Hope Merry Carl Wilson Gorden Hardy Alma Wallace Mary Head Ben HU Myrtin Hamilton Rounelle Broadnax Henry Fulghum Hopevill

Wrightsville Beach Ten Dollar Tutne Trip Sale

Seaboard advertises a ten dollar Wrightsville Beach rail trip on sale Thursdays for ten days. Sleeper cars daily available. Wrightsville Beach trips promoted as better than ever.

Wrightsville Beach Seaboard

Solicit ors General Becomes Target Again In Legislature

A constitutional amendment to abolish the office of solicitor general and create a county prosecuting attorney will be reintroduced in the house this year after a hard fought past effort. Rep Fullbright of Burke and Allen of Upson previously backed the measure and return with intent to press the issue amid broad support and opposition from solicitors and political interests.

General Assembly Itp Representative Fullbright Burke Allen Upson Fullbright

W. P. Fain Indicted on Two Counts by Fulton Grand Jury

Fulton county grand jury announced Wednesday that Police Commissioner W. P. Fain was indicted on two counts. One count ties him with M. T. Cantrell of Cantress & Melagh for running a disorderly house at Cantrell's home on East Harris Street. The second alleges assault and battery on a woman whose name could not be ascertained. Bail set at 500 and 200 dollars respectively.

Fulton County Grand Jury Polie W. P. Fain M. T. Cantrell Cantress & Melagh

Mayor approves split fire hose order among three brands

The board of firemasters voted to divide 2000 feet of hose into three parts from Paragon Economy and White King brands totaling 2.38 per foot on average. Mayor Woodward urged testing better deals and criticized Councilman Sisson for backing the Tarragon brand at 1.10 per foot. The plan aims to balance price and guaranteed quality for Atlanta.

Board of Firemasters Paragon Eureta Fire Hose Company Economy Manhattan Fire Hose Company White King Cotton States Felting Company Woodward W. B. Cummings Sison Ile Tok Tarragon Sisson Atlanta

Cooper Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Georgia

William C. Cooper of Kennesaw, Cobb County, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court yesterday with Deputy Clerk Frid Beers. The petition lists liabilities of 446.25 and assets of 155.

Ficken Files Bankruptcy Papers in Atlanta

L. Ficken, a mechanic of Atlanta, has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court. The papers show debts of 1114.20 with no assets listed.

Ficken L. Ficken Atlanta United States Court Mabil

Peachtree Bridge Plans Submitted for Approval

Plans for a new steel and concrete Peachtree Road bridge over Seaboard tracks have been submitted by the railroad engineering department in Norfolk Virginia. The bridge will span 100 feet, cost about 20000 dollars, and allow an additional track on the right of way. County commissioners have examined the plans and expect approval at Saturday’s meeting. Seaboard officials describe the bridge as substantial and ornamental, a major improvement over the current structure.

Peachtree Road Ergsingle Seaboard Engineering Department of the Railroad Norfolk Sitea

Capitol Gossip Politicians In Town

A crowd of politicians gathered at the capitol and Kimball House as lawmakers and candidates for the state senate race circulated. Congressman Gordon Lee discussed currency legislation and an August tariff bill with optimism for a prosperous Georgia year. Fellow veteran Joe HIN Hall backed short term refunding bonds and a larger sinking fund. Other figures included former reps Holland Bills Roy Stubbs McIntyre and Senator Joan W L Brown.

Capitol Kimball House Supreme Court Railroad Commission State Senate Gordon Lee Taika Seventh Lee Emory College Hll Chickamauga Hat Washington Congress House Senate Lea Democratic Party Georgia Joe Hin Hall Bibb Halt Sesson Hall Holand Bills Roy Stubbs Putnam McIntyre Thomas Joan W. L. Brown Bartow County

All But One of Brown's Secretaries Will Also Serve Under Gov Slaton

Governor elect Slaton is expected to retain most of Governor Brown's staff. Colonel Jesse Perry will remain private secretary and Hardy Ulm as executive secretary. Alma Norris of Marietta stays as official stenographer. W R Powos Marietta will yield to Dr I Flooking of Atlanta.

Brown Gov. Slaton Slaton Jesse Perry Hardy Ulm Alma Norris Marietta W. R. Pow Flook Atlanta Eyrory College Technological School

DORSEY SEEKS CONLEY RELEASE IN PHAGAN CASE

Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey asks Judge L Sloan to revoke the order making Conley a material witness in the Leo M Frank Phagan case. Judge Kean grants a will, schedule Friday for argument, Conley may be freed, then rearrested.

Hugh M. Dorsey L. Sloan Superior Court Negro Conley Phagan Leo M. Frank Ba Kean Leo Mi Freak Newt Lee Fulton County Corley Dorsey Roan Corsey Conley Durney Fenn Contey W. MM. Smith Futal Detective Department Lberty Frank Roan Und W. M. Smith Ganley Smith

William B Cone City Pioneer of Atlanta Dead

Captain William B Cone aged 75 a veteran of the Civil War and longtime partner of W H Brotherton died at his home 13 Howard Street Kirkwood Wednesday morning at 6 39 oclock He leaves a wife four children and three grandchildren Funeral from 18 Howard Street Kirkwood at 2 30 Thursday pallbearers include William Brotherton Frank Brotherton Charlie Brotherton Harold Brotherton J S Cote and Fred Gresham

William B. Cone Atlanta Howard Street Kirkwood Mr. Cone W. H. Brotherton Fra Arkansas W. B. Jn Bia Susie

Georgia crack shots at target range tournament

The annual shooting tournament of the Georgia National Guard opened at the target range near Fort McPherson on Wednesday and will run the rest of the week. Militia marksmen from across the state gathered, with events including 200 yard slow fire and rapid fire, 6 yard flow fire, and 1,000 yard slow fire. Colonel EB. E. Pomeroy of Atlanta’s Fifth Regiment and Adjutant J. Van Holt Nash supervise the event.

Georgia National Yard Fort McPherson EB. E. Pomeroy Fifth Regiment Atlanta J. van Holt Nash

Miss Alexander Wins Columbia M A Degree

Miss Lucile Alexander of Atlanta earned an MA from Columbia College after one year of study following her BA. The achievement reflects Agnes Scott college’s inclusion in the education bureau’s top group for graduate eligibility. She is now at home in Atlanta amid congratulations to herself and her alma mater.

F. H Gaines Agnes Scott College Lucile Alexander Atlanta Columbia College New York United States Bureau of Education Columbia Alexander Miss Alexander

Surprised Judge Finds Dorpline Awaiting Robins at Home

Surprised, Judge reports Robinse-Toque found a dorpline awaiting him when he got home. Dyer asks what it was. Robins replies his wife was asleep.

Robinse Toque Dyer Robins

Popular Excursions to Warm Springs Start May 25

Those popular excursions to Warm Springs via A, B and A commence Sunday May 25. Round trip fare is $1. Train departs Union Station at 8 a m, per the want ads.

Warm Springs Union Station

Pretty Girls Take Part In Georgia Military Day

Athens on June 11 special report notes society will invade the drill grounds on old Herty field for the Georgia university commencement military day. Miss Helen Baxter and Miss Florence Hooper will receive university banners as maid of honor Laura Cobb Hutchens and Mary Arthur assist. Susan Frances Barrow leads the procession with Chancellor Barrow’s daughter. Captain Zach Cowan will present the flags, reflecting a long tradition of social events during commencement week.

Athens Old Herty Field University of Georgia Gainesville Augusta Zach Cowan Helen Baxter John E. Baxter Omaha Neb Union Florence Hooper W. 0 Hooper Baxter Lucy Cobb Georgia Laura Cobb Hutchens Miss Hooper Mary Arthur Susan Frances Barrow David Barrow

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