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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
8
Crowds flock to the Southern Shorthand and Business University as term begins. The up to date school markets thorough training in shorthand writing, back keeping, writing, business law, arithmetic, and penmanship. Large attendance and modern facilities highlighted as evidence of merit.
Birmingham June 16. A crossing collision between a Louisville and Nashville employees’ train and a Central of Georgia engine wrecked the crew train. Fourteen men were hurt, all but one negro. One believed fatally injured. The wounded were taken to the city. some sent home others to hospitals. The cause of the accident is undetermined.
Macon Ga June 16 Special Hon Hugh Washington vice commissioner General of the Tanisiana Perchasn for Georgia received a commemorative diploma and medal from President Brands in a special resolution citing his active interest and cooperation in making the great exposition a success. The honor is appreciated and regarded worthily by his friends in Macon and across the state.
Growth at the Southern Shorthand and Business College in Atlanta attracts daily applications for bookkeepers and stenographers. The school reports 600 students and 787 available positions, with over 13,000 individuals educated by the program.
The annual enrollment at Business University exceeds 600 students and last year the school received 787 applications for bookkeeper and stenographer positions, indicating more openings than pupils.
The article praises the Southern Business University for its large faculty of eight teachers in the Shorthand department, five in Bookkeeping, and one in another school, highlighting superior equipment with 66 typewriters and 66 machines under a specialist. It argues the school offers Graham's and 20th Century bookkeeping systems, producing in-demand graduates trusted by many employers.
Camilla Ga June 16 Special The first car of cantaloupes shipped from Camilla by Baggs Perry to M O Coggins Pittsburgh Pa was Rockford variety large and fine. This car among four this week, with fifty cars expected this year up from ten last year. Many other firms enter the business signaling growth and profitability. Macon Ga June 16 Special A new rifle range site is secured by Macon Rifle Association at Holton ten miles from the city after Taft Springs location proved too weary. A committee closed the deal with I B English and work will begin to prepare the site.
In Macon Georgia on June 16 James M Jones a young farmer from Hanconk County was released on his own bond and will depart to join the army in Charleston after a long dispute with the marshal. His father had been tried for the offense but was released when Jones admitted he was the person involved. Jones posted a $100 bond and enlisted with a sergeant in Macon to ship out to Charleston.
Engineer Wallace of the Panama Canal visits Panama City on June 16 to confer with Secretary Taft on canal matters and to arrange purchases of materials. Bids expected include seven million vitrified bricks, rock crushers, and rollers for use at the canal.
Receiver J H Nunnally seeks court approval to sell part of the Marsh estate property to sustain the heirs debts and cover creditors. He cites that income from lithia water only covers running costs and cannot reduce the overall indebtedness, urging sale of spring property as the best means to raise funds while conditions await further development.
Pubuque Iowa June 16 Mrs Paul Hias killed her four children and died by suicide at home near Kieler Wisconsin. The butcher knife was used on each child. eldest six, youngest one day. Heirs show mixed reactions to an inheritance sale as objections arise on proceedings. A court hearing is set for June 20 at 3 30 p m with interested parties ordered to appear.
An advertisement extols the Southern Business School for its strong standing, broad employment reach, and frequent outreach to major cities. It urges readers to apply, noting plentiful winter positions and the option to request a catalogue from officials in Atlanta Georgia.
Valdosta Ga June 16 Special F R Rawlings is suspected of instigating the killing of the Carter children. A special term of court will be called to try Rawlings and his two sons Jesse and Milton. Leonard is in jail as principal. two sons are jailed for the crime. Tracks found near the home support the case amid a long feud with Gar ar.
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