Georgia alumni plan revival meeting to aid University
The University Club, with over 100 University of Georgia graduates among its 57 colleges, will convene Thursday night to launch a movement aimed at restoring interest in the university. The effort seeks broader public and legislative support for larger state funding, highlighting Georgia's long record of service and inviting prominent figures including Hop. John M. Slaton, Gov. Joseph M. Brown, and others to speak.
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Georgia
John M. Slaton
Joseph M. Brown
M. C Barrow
Robert F. Madedox
Atlanta Alumni Association
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Griffin cases set for preliminary hearing Thursday
Athens Ga March 27 special tomorrow Thursday March 28 before Judge J F Foster justice of the peace the preliminary hearing will be held in cases against J W Griffin president of the defunct Athens Trust and Banking Company First cases charge misdemeanor violations of the banking law and Griffin is under bonds to 3759 One long line case charging banking law violation makes the failure for a bank fraudulent in the eyes of the law Griffin is under 319 000 bond In this case The felony case is wet for 29 am the misdemeanor cases for 215 in the afternoon A long list of counsel is tied up on either side of this case.
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Rheumatism Hope Through Tried Remedies
Many believe rheumatism cannot be cured and have tried treatments without benefit. Do not be discouraged and keep seeking relief until you find a method that helps.
Gatty Sellars Delights Montgomery Audiences
Gatty Sellars, organ soloist for the Queen's Hall and Crystal Palace festival, is a standout feature at Montgomery's motion picture theater this week. His program includes majestic strains once played at Westminster Abbey during the coronation of King George and Queen Mary, drawing Atlanta music lovers.
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Two Negroes Escape From Richmond Jail
Augusta March 27 Will Bussey and Cann Mays two negro prisoners overpowered guards at the Richmond county jail this morning and escaped. They seized two jail attendants and locked them in the cell, then fled as Sailor Plunkett fired several shots in their direction. Authorities have not yet apprehended them.
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Governor to act on unpaid line survey case
Wilkinson county refused to pay half the expense of a contested county line survey after Twiggs won the dispute. The state Supreme Court upheld Wilkinson, saying no law authorizes a tax to cover such costs. Governor Brown will push legislation this summer to remunerate the surveyor and clarify payment rules for future cases.
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State of Georgia
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Supreme Court
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Grand Opera Season Tickets Sell Fast in Atlanta
The Atlanta Music Festival Association reports strong demand as season ticket sales for the 1912 grand opera series continue with three days left. Beginning Monday April 1 single-seat sales start, while season tickets remain available, promising better seat choice and a rush on tickets. The sale to date has broken records, signaling potential for a permanent annual opera season in Atlanta.
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James Tedder Dies After Strange Lumber Wagon Accident
Adaiteville March 27 Special. James Tedder son of W B Tedder Wark seriously and perhaps fatally injured today in a peculiar accident. While hauling lumber the brake beam on his wagon struck a stump causing the brake lever to strike just behind the right ear. He was found unconscious and is in critical condition. Doctors say the results may be fatal.
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Dr Charles H Davenport Dies at 46 in Fairburn
Dr Charles H Davenport former Fairburn mayor and school board chair died at home on Main Street aged 46. Funeral at 3 pm Thursday at Methodist church with Presiding Elder W L Pierce and Rev H C Emory. burial in Fairburn cemetery. Survived by wife Beatrice Parker Davenport, son Forest, daughter Kate, two sisters, two brothers. Public school children given holiday and shops closed for funeral.
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Candidate for Sheriff Knocked Down in Street
Fitzgerald Ga March 27 Special Politics and candidates run hot toward the primary. G W Rogers sheriff candidate and Thomas Stokes district life insurance manager exchanged words on the street and one knocked the other down. An attempt to draw a knife damaged only a coat before bystanders intervened.
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Government job exams set in Atlanta district week
Captain George S Bonnell secretary to the civil service commission for the Atlanta district announces a busy first week next month with seven exams on April 3 and two more continuing April 4. Positions include a cartographic specialist in the geological survey at 4.76 a day. an assistant in grain standardization at 1600 to 2000 a year. a microanalyst in the bureau of chemistry at 1200 to 1440 a year. a ceramics laboratory assistant at 900 to 1300 a year. a preparator in technology at the United States National Museum in Washington with monthly pay. a laboratory apprentice in the bureau of standards at 460 to 549 a year. a junior electrical engineer in the bureau of mines at Pittsburgh at 960 to 1080 a year. a bacteriologist for the Philippine service at 2500 a year. and a scientific assistant plant pathology at 1200 to 1680 a year on April 10.
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Milltown Academy Under New Control in Valdosta
Valdosta Ga March 27 Special At a meeting of the Valdosta Baptist Association the Milltown Baptist school was turned over to the South Georgia Educational Association to improve and continue as a Baptist school The transfer was approved unanimously and the Education Association will assume debts finish dormitories and buildings and place the institution in top condition The Oak Lawn academy faces funding shortfalls and weather damage to an unroofed dormitory noted
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Senate Finance Panel Backs Repeal of Reciprocity Law
Washington March 27 A favorable report on the bill to repeal the Canadian reciprocity law except section 2 relating to wood pulp and print paper was authorized by the senate committee on finance. The law was made inoperative save as to the paper schedule by Canada’s rejection of the reciprocity agreement the law was to enforce.
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Senoia Votes Bonds for New School House
Senoia Ga March 27 An election held Tuesday approved issuing 10000 in bonds to build a school building to replace a fire destroyed bus. Seven opposed bonds, 118 supported them. A building committee of Mayor J T Hutchinson Councilman C F Lullberg and J T Arnall selected plans in Atlanta. Bonds bear 6 percent interest and are eagerly sought.
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C. F L Lullberg
J. T. Arnall
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