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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

10

Georgia Must Secure Smith Lever Benefits for Extension Work

Athens June 14 Special Dr Soule president urges legislature to act on Smith Lever appropriations to extend Georgia college outreach to farmers. Enrollment reached 712 with increases in engineering, science, and agriculture majors. Extension work expands with county agents, canning and corn clubs, and partnerships with banks, railroads, and chambers of commerce.

Athens Board of Trustee Soule Sntitution Georgia State College Atveendance Collens College of Agriculture Smith- Lever Nur Kery Bankers Association Acre Coun Chambers of Commerce Uncle Yam coNewe Federal Department State Agricultural Department Athena Macon Columbus Guellabie Geormias

Public utility status for Louisiana sugar refining

In Baton Rouge on June 14 a special session of the Louisiana legislature passed a bill declaring the sugar refining business a public utility under anti trust law. It provisions a constitutional convention to be ratified by voters, with measures enacted last week. Governor Hall had not yet signed an appropriation exceeding revenue by about 400 dollars, and DNLIL was believed to become operative without his signature. The convention plan will be submitted in August with the convention set to meet in New Orleans on September 14.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Hall DNLIL New Orleans

University Day Highlights at Georgia Campus in 20th Century Style

Five thousand seven hundred students from all University of Georgia branches filled the chapel for morning exercises with eight speakers. Debates and lectures covered education in agriculture, compulsory schooling, the law and technology, followed by Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa debates. Governor Slaton delivers tomorrow’s alumni address with reunions and prize presentations planned, and diplomas to be conferred for literary society members.

Athens University of Georgia Harris The Agricultural College Smith Lever Emilly Andrawn South Georgia Myrtle Sanborn State Normal School Dickens Ora Hart Avery Normal and Industrial College FG. Thomas School of Technology United States Nationa Galney North Getrsta Agricultural College Law Department Greater Law School Adfreas Phi Beta Kanpo National Board of Arbitration Demosthenians Blackshear Governor Slaton Oelock Denmark Hall Sphinx H B Bloodworth Forsyth

Business licenses revised downward to ease city rules

City council committee cools sweeping license reform after hearings from merchants. City attorney says pistols cannot be banned without a license. proposed cutoff reduces overall fees by about twenty five percent. New ordinance targets junk, gas fixtures, and various trades while banning ice cream cones and wrapped ice cream sales on sheets. Mayor Woodward backs higher penalties for junk gatherings and wagon sales as burglaries from residences prompt action.

General Counci Tre Council Tre General Council Woodward

Trying to Impersonate John Black Is Costly

A man and woman were arraigned after attempting to pass as detective John Black. The couple faced two charges including disturbance at their home and claims related to the detective’s identity. The court noted Black’s reputation and slated fines of 7578 dollars for the woman and 378 dollars for the man.

John Black Minnie Jones J T Foster Mrs Jones Foster John Black Black

Crops Damaged by Heat Across Austria Hungary

Reports from Zurich via London say intense heat in Hungary harmed crops and endangers harvests of oats and barley. Moravia, Bohemia, and Lower Austria also report damage as grain suffers under the heat wave.

Zurich Switzerland London Hungary Moravia Bohemia Lower Austria

Becker Case Reargument Opposed in New York

New York June 14 District attorney Perkins asked the court of appeals to deny a re argument in the Becker case the former police official awaits execution for the murder of Herman Rothal the gambler Becker has been sentenced to die the week of July 12 a decision was expected next week after full consideration by the court

New York Charles Becker New York Police Herman Rosenthal Court of Appeals Perkins Becker

Cotton Seed Crushers Hold Eleventh Georgia Convention

Tybee Island Georgia June 14 Special President Culberson of Paris Texas arrives to address the eleventh annual convention of the Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia. He and Honorable Cit Williams of Meridian Mississippi speak at Tuesday sessions as the gathering opens with record attendance and welcomes from Tybee officials. President McCarley of Atlanta delivers the opening address praising exports and advocating expanded publicity for cotton seed products. Dr F Lee Worsham warns of the boll weevil advance and outlines quarantine measures to protect Georgia crops. The convention closes with a social event hosted by Tybee Island hotel management.

Tybee Tuesay Morning Cit Willams Megidian Williama Birmingham A P Wright Tybee Island RJ Davant Savannah John T Dennis, Jr Elberton Xveallemt Welariy Spears Wne P BD McCarley Atlanta McCarley Wilson Smith Worsham Lee Worsham Georgia Ly Worsham Alabama Ana

Porter Dies After Stroke Former Tennessee Governor’s Son

Charles D. Porter, age 58, longtime Nashville attorney and son of the late Governor Porter, died in Nashville after apoplexy. He served twenty years as counsel for the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad. The body was shipped to Paris, Tennessee for burial.

Monntgomery Sun Anarea Dunlap Forter Adjutant Geera Tennessee Porter Nashville

Revival at Pepperton Baptist Closes With 100 Additions

One of the most successful revivals ever held in Butts county closed at Pepperton Baptist church Sunday with more than 100 additions. Rev T Gilbert of Locust Grove assisted the pastor Rev J Barren in the series of meetings. About sixty new members were baptized Sunday afternoon.

Jackson Butts County Pepperton Baptist T . Gilbert Locunt Grove

Automobiles and motorcyels spark court comedy

In a police court session Recorder Johnson mocks a love triangle. George L Dantzler is arraigned for causing a disturbance over Lucille Sharpe visiting Catherine Bristol. The judge jokes about motorcycle romance and advises to buy an automobile. Dantzler pays a $575 fine.

Recorder Johnson George L. Dantzler Lucille Sharpe Ivy Street Catherine Bristol West Peachtree Street Ita Dantzler Miss Sharpe Miss Lucile Lucile Dantzier

Government Defeated in Cash Register Case

Washington reports the Supreme Court refused to review the action of the Sixth Circuit reversing the conviction of National Cash Register officials for Sherman law violations. The decision signals a major setback for government efforts to prosecute under the criminal Sherman act and may push the case back to trial to pursue remaining counts.

Washington Supreme Court Sixth Circuit Court Ap-Pealins National Case Register White Circuit Court Justie Das Department of Justice Cash Register Department Supreme American Mayall Star Company John H . Patterson National Cash Register, Company

Manager Charles Day Still Ill With Fever

Charles G Day, manager of the AnglDev hotel, has been ill with fever since Saturday and remains confined to his bed though the fever is subsiding. He is not considered in a serious condition.

Charles G Angdev Hotel

Allison Is Named Highway President in Dixie Drive

Chattanooga officials announce Judge M M Allison of Chattanooga elected president of the Dixie Highway Denomination with James resigning as vice and A B Sanford of Knoxville added to the board. An engineer will re survey the route from Chattanooga to Monteagle to evaluate concrete axlar use.

Chattanooga Tenn Dixie Highway Demociation M M Allison Ceb James Bo Sanford Knoxville C TC Grafton Rome Lewis M Culeman D L Robinson Chattanough

Butts County Schools Adopt Seven Month Term

Jackson Ga June 4 Special Seven months has been agreed upon by the county board of education as the length of term for the public schools of the county. The six months already taught this year will be completed with two months in fall likely November and December. The county prides itself on prompt teacher salaries and attracting the best educators, keeping the county’s operations flourishing.

Jackson County Board of Education

Supreme Court rules federal employers law covers brakemen

The Washington June 14 report states the Supreme Court held the federal employers liability act applies to brakemen at work and to crews connecting Interstate commerce care, permitting intrastate trains to proceed under the law.

Washington Supreme Court

All Missouri Invited To Attend Wedding Of Clark's Daughter

Invitation lists Missouri residents for the wedding of Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark and James M Thomson. The event at the Clark home in Bowling Green is set for June 30 with a broad general invitation issued by Wallace Bushford.

Missouri Clark Montgomery City

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