City College for Atlanta High Schools Urged
A June 13 1902 Atlanta piece advocates transforming the high school system into a city college with departments for classical scientific and commercial tracks. It argues for 12 000 students to be served locally, reducing reliance on outside colleges and aligning education with Atlanta's growth. It calls for funding, equipment, and expanded facilities to prepare youths for university and professional work. It also notes ongoing political chatter about Mark Hanna and Roosevelt and hints at bipartisan cooperation.
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Short Items Of Local Interest
Political commentary reports Uncle Mark Roosevelt and Hanna aiming for 1904 and 1908 nominations. Pennsylvania politics see Quay as boss, Pattison as reform hope. Southern presidents discussed, wage hunger quoted, and tariff battles noted amid local notices of teachers and civic arrivals.
Thomas Saved by His Wife in Georgia Court
Columbus, June 12. Dr H W Thomas, fined in Muscogee Superior Court for a misdemeanor, paid his fine after his wife obtained funds. She met him by appointment and secured $500, asking for a week to raise the money. The court granted time and she returned with the money. Thomas had fled bond but was captured in Alabama. A second Muscogee case for carrying concealed weapons likely won’t be pressed.
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Georgia
Supreme Court
Young Girl Ends Life in Despondent Fit
Mildred Phillips 17 or 18, daughter of Mrs. R F Phillips, was found dead near her Carrollton Georgia home after apparently shooting herself in the heart with a 22 caliber revolver. She was missing since Sunday morning and found in the afternoon while the family searched. she died quickly in the sun, no struggle evident. The family is prominent and the mother is an aged rheumatic widow.
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Race for Major of Fourth Nominees Soon
An Albany Georgia dispatch reports a prospective election for the vacant Major's post in the Fourth regiment after Major Tim O'Brien's death ten days ago. Two declared candidates are Captain John H Mack of the Albany Guards and Captain T Hawes of the Bainbridge Independents, with Captain W B Fender of the Valdosta Videttes also likely to run. Major O'Brien was senior major and commanded the first battalion including Waycross Thomasville Valdosta and Bainbridge companies.
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Furlow College Commencement Shines in Americus
The Furlow college commencement in Americus Georgia June 12 features eighteen graduates the largest class in years. Annie Martin delivers the salutatory and Marie Morgan the valedictory. Numerous out of town visitors join a brilliant German at the Americus Club in honor of the graduates and guests.
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Atlanta War Preparations and Local Obituaries
Plans for a July 4 battle involving eleven companies including the Governor's Horse Guards and the Atlanta Artillery mark a major event, with regimental games at Grant Park. Obituaries note the deaths of Adlai Dennard at age two, Mrs. Ann F Acton, Mrs Delia Herndon, and infant child of Mr and Mrs C E Hyatt, with funeral details and interment to Hollywood Oakland and Rome.
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Trustees Meet at University of Georgia in Athens
The University of Georgia board of trustees met in Athens with Chancellor Walter B. Hill presenting a detailed annual report. It notes student totals across colleges, libraries, and professional schools, plus plans for a dormitory, a new library and possible dormitory expansion.
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Worsham Nominated by Executive Committee in Georgia
In Macon Georgia on June 12 the Twenty second senatorial district executive committee declared W A Worsham of Monroe the nominee after consolidating votes from Bibb Monroe and Pike counties. Delegates had assembled for a district convention but were told only the executive committee would meet.
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Negroes Charged With Arson In Murphy Home Fire
In Waycross Georgia a negro is jailed for burning C E Murphy residence Saturday night. Officers found five suits, two hats, and a revolver belonging to Murphy during a search at the suspects’ house. The accused admit breaking in and implicate a brother who was arrested later. Both brothers deny setting the blaze though police say they have proof. One formerly worked for Murphy and was discharged for stealing. The break in occurred while Murphy and family were away on Surndna island.
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Supreme Court To Adjourn After Busy Term in Mississippi
Jackson Miss June 12 Special The supreme court of Mississippi will adjourn next Monday after sessions since October first. More than 100 criminal and nearly 200 civil cases disposed of. Only major issue is the test of the new primary election law to be decided next Monday. Attorney General McClurg confident the law will sustain the lower court decision.
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