Alumni Thrill as Georgia Commencement Draws Crowds
Alumni from multiple states converge on Athens for Georgia University commencement activities. The centennial reunion fills Derosthenian Hall and Phi Kappa venues as dignitaries including Samuel Adams and President Spencer attend ceremonies, reports note generous gifts and the Pandora yearbook issue honors alumni and new professors while debates over clubhouses and opening campus doors to women stir trustees discussions.
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Board of
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Georgia
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Alarm Society
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Emory Speer
Macon
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Savannah
George Foster
Samuel B Adams
Savingah
University of Gears
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Adams
University
Samuel Spencer
Samquel Spencer
Southern Ralway Company
Spencer
Annie Camak
Millidge Avenue
Universitys
Hoyt
Pet
Ballard Alpha
Pattnam
Kappa Sigma
Kappa Alpha
Willams Slama Nu
J L Sibley
FE Park
Peabody Gifts 3000 to State Normal School for Physiology Dept
George Foster Peabody of New York donated 2000 to establish a physiology department at the State Normal School and 100 toward an unspecified arch school fund. Dr Frissell and Commissioner Glenn noted plans to raise the rest. A large new recitation hall is eyed as the project’s priority.
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State Normal School
Athena
Snegin
Georga Foster Peabody
New York
State Normal Choors
Peabody
Frissell
Hampton School
Hampton Va
Glenn
G G Bond
Bronton
Horma
Archool
Inga
Atrte Normal School Commission
Golden Medicine Discovery Promises Cure For Cough and Consumption
An old printed advertisement touts a non alcoholic temperance remedy called Golden Medicine Discovery claimed to cure chronic coughs and advanced consumption by cleansing the blood and renewing life in weak areas. It emphasizes a plain, safe formula with no narcotics and warns against harsh tonics while promising quick relief and restored health.
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Bavice
Wang
Werce
Brunner Writes Chisholm Smallpox Controversy
In Chatham County the smallpox elevation dispute continues with Dr T E Chisholm’ s statements challenged by Dr W F Brunner Savannah health officer. Brunner questions Chisholm’s remarks and seeks an immediate reply to verify actions taken for smallpox suppression within the county. The county commissioners’ committee on smallpox is cited for further reference.
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Chatham
Savannah
Chatham County
T E Chisholm
W. F Brunner
Sannah
Brunner
Chisholm
J J Cole
Board of County Commissioners
Brinner
Chisho
Trial set in extortion case against Reatdot in Kansas City
Judge in Kansas City today ordered trial for M D Reatdot once postmaster of Ropnera Spritisa Kan under Cleveland era. He is accused of trying to extort 4000 dollars from Fr Warner a local banker. Prosecution rests on a threatening letter, a dynamite warning and a demand for 1900 in gold. Beardon’s arrest follows a box of slugs removal. Many witnesses expected for Beardon’s side.
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Kansas City
Fistie
Kengsa
S City
Kan
M D Reatdot
Ropnera Spritisa
Cleveland
Fr. Warner
Warner
Walla
Rome
Beardon
Quartet of prize winners at Cochran contest
Gossip centers on the June 17 Cochran contest for Professor R L Walker awards. Misses Laurie Wynne and Fosia Kelsey won medals for excellence while Lottie Taylor and Nettie Gingberg earned medals for improvement. The four young women displayed fine music skills and receive high seasonal compliments.
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R L Walker
Laurie Wynne
Fosia Kelsey
Lottie Taylor
Nettie Gingberg
Three Year Old Killed By Electric Street Car
Coroner’s jury finds carelessness of motorman and conductor caused the death of Ruby Lockhart on the South Macon line. The three year old was playing on the road when struck by the car’s running board, the skull crushed and her body mangled. The motive motor and conductor were Rigsby and Byrd. The court heard the inquest and returned a verdict of carelessness.
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Ruby
John Lockhart
Maco
Hngerell
Rigsby
C P Byrd
Davie
Race conference in Macon to be held in November
Prominent African American leaders meet in Macon to form a committee that will decide dates for a planned November race conference. Invitations will go to Rev C T Walker of New York and Booker T Washington of Alabama, with several white divines and local citizens also invited. A separate item reports the discovery of Mary Flowers 9 murdered in Wayerosa with suspected suspect Arthur Reeves, who may have killed her after a quarrel. coroner's inquest returned a verdict of murder.
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Macon
W G Johnson
Cotton Avenue Baptist Church
Floyd Augusta
ER Wright
Georgia State
Savannah
Maxwell
Worker International Sunday School
Curt
Wright Augusta James M Henry
Morria Brown
Atlanta
G Alexander
LB Miller
Booker T Washington
Alabama
C T Walker
New York
WW Tandrum
Broyles
J L White
Georgia
Suspected Attack on Mrs Matilda Couch Leads to Arrests
Macon Gavung, Robert O Well, and Sam Dorsey have been arrested on suspicion of the murderous attack last night on Mrs Matilda Couch. Mrs Couch, though gravely injured, says she would recognize her assailant. She is too weak for suspects to be brought to her. Recovery is expected.
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Macon Gavung
Iepeua
Robert O Well
Sam Dorsey
Matilda Couch
Couch
Weather Storm Destroys Crops Near Ellaville
A severe hail and wind storm swept Ellaville area this afternoon two miles west, stripping cotton leaves and severely damaging corn and other crops. The hail was described as the hottest test ever seen there and the wind caused timber destruction.
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Hall
Ville
Short Rome court session disposes cases swiftly
In Rome Georgia Special Court Judge Newman and Atlanta officials convened for a brief two hour session. Ed Riley admitted burglary of a post office in Ketowah for years. John Kent faced the same charge and received five years. Charles Ratton got three years for stealing two registered mail sacks in Cedartown. Sam Aiken received five months for two distilling charges. The grand jury returned sixteen bills. no bill was returned against A G Herd in the Rome mail cartage case. No civil or bond cases were tried.
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Newman
Rome
United States
Dudged Newman
Atlanta
Ed Riley
Ketowah
John Kent
Charles Ratton
Cedartown
Short Cut Pushing Toward Folkston for Florida Route
On June 17 special report says the Plant system is rapidly constructing a short cut to Folkston from here to shorten the Florida route. Contractors WeCrorey Wright & Co nearly clear of right of way. Two miles out a rapid will be laid with iron this week. Iron from Wahunta to Folk step also planned this week. About 60 men and 100 teams work daily. The cut off shortens the cistamee to Jacksonville twenty two malies. Chia road crosses the B and B road about fourteen miles from Jesup near Hortence benefiting the county by quicker routes.
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Folkston
Florida
WeCrorey Wright & Co
Wahunta
Folkstep
Jacksonville
Jesup
Hortence
County Teachers Institute Session Opens at Talbotton
The county teachers annual Institute for whites convened this morning at Levert college in Talbotton. School Commissioner O Q D Gorman arranged a progressive methods program for the week. The county schools are reported in flourishing condition. Bleeding or protruding files are advertised with Pang ointment at 60 cents.
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Talbotton
Levert College
Couns
OQ D Gorman
Warrenton Defeats Thomson In 5-1 Baseball Victory
Warrenton Ga June 11 Warrenton won a baseball game 5 to 1 over Thomson in a well played contest at home. Pitchers Lynch Arnolt Henly and Lafitte contributed to the win in a game praised as one of the prettiest played here.
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Warrenton
Thomson
Teries
Lynch
Arnolt Henly
Lafitte
Bottling Works for Jesup Ga
Tesup Ga June 11 special seven W Cc Trowell returns from Philadelphia with machinery to start a bottling works for Jesup Hall Takes Milner High School Milner Ga 17 special The board of triseeddaealiines high school this morning elected Professor J H Hall of Newnan Ga principal Working on the Fair Grounds Savannah Ga June 17 special This morning a large force of convicts began work on the Face track and grading of the state fair grounds Work on buildings for the fair will soon be commenced.
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Jesup
Tesup Ga
Trowell
Philadelphia
Hall
Milner High School
Milner Ga
triseeddaealiines high_ school
J H Hall
Newnan
Principe
Savannah Ga
Sneolal
Appling Kilie Himself
Partial OCR fragment from Columbus Georgia covering Appling Kilie and a tragedy. Describes a man borrowing a pistol and fatally shooting himself, with mentions of Seaboard Afroes Sasser and Heliberate dy. The text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or full names.
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Columbis Ga
Anene
Seaboard
Sasser
Strike Growing In Savannah Railroad Machinists Dispute
Savannah June 17 Special The railroad machinists strike in Savannah appears to be growing with potential wider impact. Plant system machinists demand a nine hour day or ten hours pay for nine hours work, union reps told Superintendent W E Symons after a two hour meeting. Symons left for ten days and reportedly said matters were satisfactory to all concerned as Plant system machinists work nine hours with pay for five days.
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Savannah
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard
W E Symons
Symons
Strikers Hold the Fort as Non-Union Men Depart Macon
Several non union machinists who came to Macon to replace striking workers left June 17. They could not gain boarding house accommodations and were given tickets and money by union machinists before departure. Some planned to move to Savannah then head to New York.
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Vacon
Savannah
New York
Strike at Southern railway shops stirs Charleston unrest
Special report from Charleston describes a serious strike at Southern railway shops. General Superintendent Joseph H Sunda arrived to assess the situation while denying widespread sympathy strikes by engineers and firemen. Striking machinists were escorted by police as a train connection was awaited, and a crowd feared bodily harm when a key official was met at the Charleston station.
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Hay
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Southern Railway
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Tyler
CHATHAM ARTILLERY IN-CAMP FOR Bainbridge trip
The Chatham artillery under Captain George P Walkeor will depart Wednesday morning for Bainbridge to camp for a week as guests of the Fourth Georgia regiment commanded by Colonel W E H Wooten. About twenty-two officers and men will accompany the unit. guns loaded tonight for the Plant System train due to arrive at Bainbridge at 4 16 p m. The force previously camped at Chickamauga with the Fourth Georgia. many veterans from the First Georgia and other units join. The Chathams anticipate a profitable and enjoyable journey.
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Savannah
Chatham Artillery
George P Walkeor
Chathams
Fourth
Georgia Regiment
W E H Wooten
Chickamauga
Georgia
Wooten
Laid to Rest in Gainesville Woman Buried in Old Home
Gainesville Ga June 17 Special Mrs Newsom wife of J H Newsom of Atlanta was laid to rest in the cemetery here yesterday afternoon. She died at her Atlanta home and the body was brought here by train. A daughter of Mr R Aniith of this place she was in her prime and well known and loved by many. Consumption caused her death. She was a Christian woman and loved by all who knew her. She leaves her husband one child father mother and three sisters. Funeral was largely attended.
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Atlanta
Gainesville
Newsom
J H Newsom
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Colug
R . Aniith
Dunta
Straus Addresses Centennial University Ceremony
Hon Oscar Straus of New York spoke at a Georgia university centennial celebration hosted in a crowded chapel. He denounced religious intolerance and praised Georgia founder James Oglethorpe for founding a colony offering liberty and opportunity to the poor and persecuted, framing the event as a milestone in American democratic progress.
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