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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1901

Page

5

Georgia Teachers Oppose Uniform Textbook System At Convention

Yesterday the Association of Georgia Teachers voted 20 to in Atlanta to oppose adopting a uniform textbook law. The heated session included clashes between State School Commissioner Glenn and Fulton county official R J Guinn. Leaders plan to renew the issue at the next legislature or at the annual meeting if not enacted.

Warn Springs Georgia Association of Georgia Teachers Questo Glenn R. J. Guinn Fulton County Guinn W. F. Sleton Millie Rutherford Athens E. C. Branson Herris Chappell Milledgeville G. A. Nunngly LaGrange Femnels Colleges

Lane Is Banks President in Savannah

Waldesta Mansucreeds the Late Brantley Denmark. Savannah Ga June 26 Specials Miss B Lane was tofoy elected president of Tre Citizens' bank succeeding the late Brantley A Denmark. Mr Lane has been vets provident of the bank since 115 reorganization under the presidency of Mr Denmark about ten years ago. Lane is Savannah's youngest bank president and son of R Y Lane of Valdesta born November 1 189. He began as a clerk for R Y Lane & Co at Valdesta and was cashist of Merchants' bank of Valdosta for ten years before moving to Savannah to lead the Citizens' bank.

Waldesta Brantley Denmark Savannah B. Lane Tofoy Tre Citizens’ Bank Brantley A. Denmark Lane Denmark R. Y. Lane Vadesta Lowndes County R. Y. Lane & C4 Valdesta Merchants

Soldier Boys Return Home From Bainbridge Camp

The Americus Light Infantry returned home this afternoon from Bainbridge where the Fourth regiment spent a week in camp. The soldiers enjoyed their outing and praised the entertainment provided. Private Argo was overcome by heat on arrival and was seriously ill for several hours.

Americus Perial Americus Light Infantry Bainbridge Argo

The Welcome At the door and the happy wife

A piece praising a wife’s welcome at the door and its effect on a tired husband. It contrasts a nervous gloomy wife with a cheerful partner and promotes Perce’s Favorite Prescription as a narcotic free remedy. The text cites a testimonial about relief from long uterine and related ailments and references a Mrs. and her husband’s experience.

Perce Sechea Adek Orcives B Paite Aliante Teen Iasi

Shot Down by an Assassin in Columbus Ga

The story reports task Ingersoll a Phoenix City contractor was shot dead at his home in Columbus. A white woman, Alles Kennedy, attempted suicide and was stopped by police. Temes Senor, a local worker, died on a train with a bloody dray found at his home. no clear cause or inquest yet.

Columbus Ingersoll Phoenix City Alm Jim Ingersall Alles Kennedy Chattahoochee Central Amerless Temes Senor Bainbrigge

Sparta High School Election Returns in Sparta Georgia

The June 25 school election re-elected all former teachers except Miss Jessie Christopher of the second grade who resigned. Miss Martha Culver from the primary department was promoted to fill Christopher’s place and Miss Haloe Thomas, a recent graduate of the Normal and Industrial College at Milledgeville, secured the primary position.

Sparta High School Sparta Jessie Christopher Marcha Culver

Appointed as Lieutenant From Dahlonega Area

Smith A Harris of Murrayville was officially notified yesterday of his appointment to a second lieutenancy in the U S Army. The math graduate from North Georgia Agricultural College led the college cadet battalion and will face the exam for commission, with strong prospects of success.

Smith A. Harris Dahlonega Dehlorege Murrayville United States Army Harris North Georgia Agricultural College

Prolific Wilkes County Mother Peggy Watkins

Peggy Watkins of Wilkes County gains notoriety as a reportedly prolific mother. Living fourteen miles west of Washington on Hon. D. C. Hill’s plantation, she married at seventeen and has borne fourteen children in nine years, including five instantaneous births last Thursday. all five children died at birth. The mother is reported to be recovering.

Peggy Watkins Wilkes Washington, Ga Wilkes County Washington Hon D. C. Hill Cincinnati Benia B. Willams Sint Ovens Apa Eneor

Severe storm in Carroll covers town and crops

A sandstorm swept Carrollton and the surrounding area with strong winds. A waterspout near Temple washed fields and crops, while wheat was scattered and grain damaged. Waco saw wind but little damage. Separate item notes a winter insect control method and ground itch remedy from Georgia farmer Mr. Walker.

Templ Carrollton Temple Waco Carrollton

Red Men at Americus confer degrees in Georgia

In Americus Georgia June 26 officers of the Improved Order of Red Men from Atlanta and Columbus confer degrees upon the Lamahassee tribe of Americus. Kellam grand sachem and White great senior sachem attend with others. proceedings include a banquet at the Lamahassee wigwam. Also a correction note from William B Reynolds president of Georgia Military College regarding Maggie Whitaker’s education.

Americus Red Men Genrgia Atlanta Columbus Kellam Georgis Saeatiore

Mrs Evelyn Cowdery Dies at Seventy Five in Columbus Ga

Mortuary notice reports Mrs Evelyn Cowdery of Columbus and Jabus Georgia died tonight at seventy five. Relict of K L Cowdery she was a well known beloved lady. Also noted John Daniel a prominent farmer and veteran from Sparta died Monday and was buried in the local cemetery today.

Evelyn Cowdery Columbus Jabus J—pirs K. L. Cowdery John Daniel Sparta John

Fights in Glynn County Court Sparks Brunswick Turmoil

Brunswick Ga June 76 The second and third sensational courtroom clashes of Glynn County criminal session erupted tonight as ex Police Chief Beach attacked editor Irvine while Brunswick News manager Leavy assaulted Dexter. The motives remain debated amid political rifts and published suspicions linking the actions to prior indictments and press conflicts.

Brunswick Glynn County Court Lewis W. Beach Wiliam Irvine Glynn County Arthur H. Leavy Brunswick News T. W. Dexter Citisen Beach Levy Leavy Dexter Jacob Li Beach Tocrex Toomer Jacob L. Beach Lewin W. Beach A. H. Lane C D. Ogg Lane

State Miners Convention Deliberates Unresolved Wage Scales

At Hesston yesterday the joint scale committees failed to conclude on wages as miners demand 45 cents per bushel or ton based payments while operators push for constraints. A unanimous vote rule stalled decisions and negotiations extend to tomorrow morning.

Hesston Birmingham Ato Mnners Iran

Heavy Storm Un Roofs Building Injures Several in Mobile

A late evening windstorm in Mobile unroofed the Barney Cavanagh Company building and caused damage to trees fences and outbuildings. Several people were injured, one seriously. Mrs. George Stone, traveling south of the city, was struck by lightning and killed. the coroner ruled out foul play. Mrs. Stone, a Georgia native, had lived in the area about four years.

Mobile Ala Barney Cavanagh Company George Stone Redding Shell Stone Georgie

WEDDINGS IN GEORGIA Lissy Crawford Yatesville to Uitsey

Georgia wedding notes report Charles L Uitsey and Alice Crawford married at the bride’s father Z T Crawford home near Yatesville. Rev G W Farr officiated. Reception at Lifsey house. Bride beloved, groom prominent state figure, guests extend congratulations. Other notices cover Miss Martha Perryman and Will Dennis wedding in Taibotton, plus Ray Graves and Bunice Ray marriage in Americus and Kate Deck and Berry Wood wed in Dalton.

Yatesville, Ga Jane Charles L. Uitsey Thomaston Times Alice Crawford Z. T. Crawford Yatesville Lifsey House Lifsey, Go Rev G. W. Farr Milnet Taibotton Martha Perryman A. J. Perryman Will Dennis William T. Dennis Americus Pedal J Nell A. Ray Mixa Bunice Alexia Ray Hiram Washington Graves George Mathews First Methodist Church Graves Delton Kate Deck Berry Wood H. P. Fitch Lookout Mountain Dalton Wood Ima Herron& Thomas

Macon Georgia Mayoral and Alderman Elections Likely Unopposed

Discussion of the Macon mayoral race and four alderman seats slated for December. Incumbents Vansyckel Sheridan Taylor Moore expected to run. no opposition mentioned. Mayor Smith likely to seek re election amid rumors of outsiders aiming to enter city government.

Macon John T. Vansyckel TF Sheridan Mallory J. Taylor John T. Moore Smith

Weather predicts rain and heat in prophesied breeze

The piece rails at false weather prophets who promised cooler days after a rain. It notes yesterday’s 93 high and 67 low with humidity making heat oppressive, while crowds sought shade and distrusted forecasts. It also comments on social issues and irregular items within the same page.

Peore Weather Bureau

Freight wreck kills Savannah fireman at Bladen crossing

A 3 o'clock crash between an Seaboard Air Line extra freight bound north and a Plant System freight at Bladen crossing near Savannah killed Fireman Robert Sims colored of Seaboard. Engineer Harry Bradford of Seaboard was severely bruised. Wrecking crews restored the line by 1:15 pm.

Savannah Blader Seaboard Air Line Brunswick and Western Robert Sims Harry ®. Bradford Besboard Seaboard Plant Aystom North Bradford Plant System Seabash Freman Seaboard Afr Lins Bladen Ue Cil Gabbett J. G. Jarrell Branford Bir Gabbett Weline

Protest Against the Tech School Called an Enemy

The Macon Labor Union adopts a resolution denouncing the State Technological School and President Hall for allegedly influencing students to oppose machinists on strike. The union declares the Atlanta tech school an incubator of unscrupulous labor foes and an enemy to organized labor.

Macon Eabor Union Technological School Inhor Atlanta Bas Bett Peepee Thas Empire South Presidnt Technological School of Atlante Yorkmen Hail and Stadehta

Whom the King Missed

Marine Journal describes King Poward VII in strained royal moment. The scene shows the crown checked for fit and the king calling aides to stand close. A delegation from New Oni attends while the court voice reflects fear and doubt before the crowd.

Marine Journal Poward VII Shuscusrlain

Cantaloupes Crops Greatly Improved Prompt Shipments From Albany

Albany Ga June 25 Special First shipment of watermelons and cantaloupes from the district will likely go out Friday. Growers near Albany plan to consolidate fruit for a car to New York. Next week more cars to northern eastern markets. competition for early consignments will be keen. Growers confident of returns, crop condition much improved since the earlier portion of the season.

Albany Georgia New York

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