Athens Commencement Week Draws Many Visitors
The University of Georgia opens its commencement season with visitors arriving for events from June 14. Dr Kerr Bosco Tupper of Philadelphia will deliver the baccalaureate sermon, and Judge Frank Wozon of Gallatin will give the formal oration. Alumni will discuss a $42,000 endowment for land acquisition and university expansion, with events including junior and sophomore orations and prize ceremonies.
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University of Georgia
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Cer Ranies
Kerr Bosco Tupper
Philadelphia
Frank Wizon
A? Gallatin
Metropolitan tennis finals set after semi final day
In New York on June 14 the Metropolitan championship semi finals produced clean wins for Mellennauer of Vermont, Alexander of West Side, Hackett of Yale, and Ward Round-H. H. Mollenhauer of Kings County. Mellennauer beat Pell 8 6 2. Alexander defeated Torrency 6 2 6 2. Hackett beat Holbrook 6 1 6 2.
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Bine Fernla
New York
Alexander
Midnetu
Hackett
Yale
Mellennauer
Vermont
Aiary
Ward
H. HH. Mollenhauer
Kings Counts
Wo. Pell
New
Lath
Frederck H
Sullivan to Fight Britt in San Francisco purse bout
Waithnare Md June 14 On behalf of Sullivan of Washington his manager Al Herford of this city has accepted the offer of Hayes Valley Athletes Club of San Francisco of a purse at 15000 for a twenty round bout with Britt to that city July 18. That question of weight seems the only departant one yet to be agreed upon Bullyan and Herford will leave for the coast next week.
First Inmate Orphan Home Reported Open in Georgia
A message from Grand Master Max Mey ertaratt to Secretary Sack quotes gratitude as the first inmate is admitted to the Georgia Masonic Home in Besos, Ga. Two infant girls from Atlanta are planned to join soon, with about twenty more expected this week.
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Besos
Max Meyertaratt
Georgia Masonic Home
Twe Small
Atlanta
Atlanta Hoists Surrender Flag in Fortifications Battle
Baltimore June 14 An afternoon assault on Baltimore fortifications by the Newark and Atlanta under Admiral Dickson with Sylvania aboard ends as the Atlanta signals surrender while the other ships withdraw after heavy fire. At Potomac Fort Hunter Va ships of Admiral Dickson’s fleet haunt the fortifications and then retreat downstream past Marshall’s Ford.
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Atlanta
Newark
Baltimore
Dicksons
Sylvania
Maryland’ Naval Militiemen
Potomac
Fort Hunter
Mirel Dickens
Washington
Fort Ncations
Marshall's Font
Officials deny reported deal in railroad talks
Cuthbert, June 14 Special reports say The Central railroad may buy the Georgia Florida and Alabama or be nearing negotiations. A Central special car carried officials to Lanark with G F and A officials. Two private cars were tied to the G F and A at Arlington. Central officials aboard were said to be detaching monitors at Baxbridge. G F and A officials deny any sale plan and say they will extend the line from Cuthbert to Columbus promptly.
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Cuthbert
Central Railroad
Georgia, Florida and Alabama
The
Central
Georgia, Florida
Albama
Guier
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Lanark
Gulf
Arlington
Savannah
Diatuma
Bawbridge
Columbus
Furner
Baseball at Fort Gaines Will Host Three Games
Fort Gaines Georgia June 14 Fort Gaines club to meet Union Springs in a three game series with one in a Brer game. The Fort Gaines club is regarded as one of the strongest in Georgia south of Macon.
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Fort Gaines
Union Springs
Georgia
Macon
Equitable Life Committee Holds Meeting in New York
The executive committee of the Equitable Life Assurance Society met in New York with Vice President Hyde presiding. Chairman Pau Morton was elected, and no resignations were acted on. Morton said policy direction would await Superintendent Hendricks report, expected next week, before outlining administration and committee structures. The body planned another meeting Friday and trustees may convene tomorrow. Present were Morton, Hyde, President Alexander, VPs Tarbell, Wilson, McIntyre, and others.
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New York
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Hyde
Pau Merton
Marton
Hendricks
Morton
Alexander
Tarbell
Wilson and McIntyre
Valentine P. Sniter
Alvin W. Krench
H. C. Deming
T. D. Jordan
St Joseph Academy Commencement Draws South Visitors
In Washington Georgia on June 14 visitors from across the South attend the St Joseph Academy commencement. The alumni banquet brought sixteen states represented. Today the academy hosted a morning program with young students. seniors receive diplomas Friday morning marking the largest class in the school's history.
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Washington
South
St. Joseph Academy
St. Joseph
Prominent Democrat A Dunn Dies in Scotland Neck
A Dunn longtime chair of the Democratic committee for the second congressional district and a state committee member in northeastern North Carolina died at his Scotland Neck home after months of ill health. He was 49 and also a lawyer and large landowner. General Absalom Baird died near Relay, Washington, aged veteran of the Spanish War. T Z Smiley of Barnesville dies of apoplexy at 21. His funeral was held at home with many friends attending. survived by wife two daughters Nell and Kate and a son Louis.
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A. Dunn
Scotland Neck
N. C
Raleigh
Szedal
Wilhem A. Dunn
Carolina
Hag
Democratic Committee
Secon
Jong
Absalom Baird
Washington
United States Army
Relay
D. T. Smiley
Barnesvile
Barnesville
T. Z. Smiley
Eagles Give Annual Dinner at Club Rooms
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held its first annual dinner last night at their club rooms 8 2 Worth Forsyth street. A social session featured artists John Mullin baritone Edward Wood tenor W L Wilson bass Mr Bartlett in recitado Dave Silverman violin Joe Elliott character songs Howard Winburn accompanist. An elaborate spread followed the programme, and attendees enjoyed themselves to the full.
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Order of Eagles
Forsyth Street
John Mullin
Edward Wood
W. L. Wilson
Mr. Bartlett
Dave Silverman
Joe Elliott
Howard Winburn
Death of Mrs Rebecca Sims at Griffin Georgia
Rebecca A Sims widow of Richard H Sims of Griffin Georgia died at 12 last night after eight months illness aged 73. She leaves two sons and one daughter Mrs Fannie A Robinson. Funeral set for 2 30 this afternoon at Jackson Hill Baptist Church with interment in Georgia. Pallbearers listed as well as others.
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Jackson Bill Baptist Church
Mix Rebecca A. Sims
Richard H. Sims
Griffin
Bastum Street
Vins
Sima
Atlanta
C. R. Ns
G. W. Sims
Sirs
Fannie A’ Robinson
Javkeon Hill Baptist Church
G . Ga
Wal
Death Penalty Threats Over American Goods Trade
A Chinese hoax announces a death penalty for buying American seeds and a plan to fumigate Americans at entry to China. Reports from Pekin and Washington discuss misperceptions about the U.S. exclusion act, calls for amicable adjust ments, and President Roosevelt urging discretion by migration officers to sustain China relations while ensuring certificate accuracy.
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Honollulu
Pekin
China
Camesa
America
Rodhtt
Americas
Chinese Board of Foreign Affairs
Noytott
Aueatons
Roosevelt
Washington
Rooservelt
American Asiatic Association
United States
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Interview Transcript Standby Statement by Joseph Hill HM
In Macon Georgia on June 14 Special report notes Hon. Joseph Hill HM addresses an interview published today. He says the interview was a signed statement and that he will stand by its content but rejects attribution he does not endorse. He promises further remarks only in a form that confirms authenticity.
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Joe Hall
Macon
Joseph Hill
Constitution
Macon Evening News
Washington Favored for Peace Conference Site
Washington appears the likely choice to host the peace conference between Russia and Japan with Roosevelt acting as intermediary. A formal announcement on the venue is expected soon, though Japan opposes Paris and favors a site near the theater of war. Russia’s reply to Roosevelt’s ceasefire appeal remains under study as talks proceed.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Rrussia
Tokio
Count Lamadorf
Nicholas
Ambastadr Meyer
St. Petersburg
Takahira
Takahiras
Rusaza
White House
Funeral Notice for Rebecca A. Sims in Griffin Ga
Friends join for the funeral of Mrs Rebecca A Sims widow of Richard H Sims to be held at 2 30 today from The Jackson Hill Baptist church burial in Griffin pallbearers meet at Barclay Brandon undertakers at 2 pm named are J B Wallace F J Coodledge T Anderson Edgar Dunlap C J Bloodworth and George Jones also there is a political note about Russia and Roosevelt and a Macon railway company appointment Roland Ellis chosen as general counsel succeeding W Dessau and starting duties today
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BL Wallace
F. J. Cooledge
T. Anderson
Edgar Dunlap
C. 3. Bloodworth
George Jones
Roland Ellis
Macon
Roeland Ells Tes
Macon Railway and Lisht Company
Moeceee
Washington Dessau
Board of Directors
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