Georgia Branch Organizes Industrial Education Society
The Georgia branch of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education formed at the Ketlante chamber of commerce with 394 members. Dr. H G Matheson and Dr. Candler led the launch aiming to convene a national meeting in November and elect officers including President Candler and Walter G Cooper as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Neonal Society For the Promotion of
Ketlante
H G Matheson
Georgia School of Technology
Candier
Walter G Cooper
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Shia
Candler
Atlanta
Matheson
Tie
Herynd
Burer
Germany
United States
Belpiem
Unis
Industral
Addi
Massachusetts
Can- Bler
Thia Imet
Keay
Mosquitoes May Bring Yellow Fever Into City
The Board of Health warned that yellow fever could spread in Atlanta if stegomyia mosquitoes are not exterminated. Anopheles and culex were also discussed as malaria and nuisance factors. Dr Kennedy cited a $500 city appropriation to start the mosquito war, with officials urged to seek more funds. A committee was formed to inspect back yards, manage standing water, and coordinate with the Georgia Railroad and Electric Company for garbage transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
W Strickler
Kennedy
Claude A Smith
Strickler
Atlanta
Harman
Lon Nis
Heaith
Counccll
Strickland
Striekier
Seorgia Railroad and Electric Company
Vancouver Island Halibut Vessel Seized by Canadian Cruiser
The American steam sealer Francia Cutting owned by Seattle Cold Storage was seized by the Canadian fisheries cruiser Kestrel near the north end of Vancouver Island for exceeding the three mile limit. The vessel was brought to Vancouver and Commander New sombe reported to Ottawa. The Dominion Government will decide on possible relocation, with owners having court options if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmucbt
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
Halibay
Francia
Seattle Cold Storage Company
Vancotter Sesserdar
Newsombe
Ottawa
Dominion
Judge Rules Gray Must Answer In Receivership Case
In a Georgia receivership matter, Judge Pendleton ruled that James R Gray must answer all pertinent questions to test the allegations in the May petition filed by May Inman Gray for a receiver for the Walker Inman estate. The deposition of Gray was debated as Mrs Harriet Brandon’s side argued notification issues. attorneys agreed to proceed, with possible impact on the main hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
James R Gray
May Inman Gray
Walker Inman
Mr Gray
DO Smith
Rosser and Brandon
Harriet Fi Brandon
Air Gray
Ben J Conyers
Luther Rosser
Hrandén
Code of Georgia
Alex King
Charles Hopkins
Gray
Mr Conyers
Waa
Sirs
Brandon
Rosser and Conyers
Brilliant Alumnae Affair at Wesleyan College in Macon
A large crowd gathered at Wesleyan College chapel in Macon to witness an evening of talent and presentations by alumnae. Proceeds supported improvements for the association, with many prominent alumnae participating in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Wesleyan College
College Chapel
Uccene
Aldrich Bill Substituted in Senate Currency Fight
In Washington on May 1 the Aldrich currency bill was substituted for the Vreeland bill. Senate managers announced an early effort to reach a conference with the House. Amendments eliminated certain bonds and banking restrictions while creating a national monetary commission to study the system. Democrats largely favored Aldrich. final vote 47 to 20. In Mississippi, Hattiesburg council exonerated Police Chief Poole after impeachment actions linked to a raid on an athletic club.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
House
Messrs
Allison Hale
Daniel
Teller
Senate Committee On Finance
Ferenoon
Commttee
Porto Rico
Philippine Inlands
Manila
Eiher
National Bank
National Monetary Commission
Congress
United States
Vay
Aldrich Bull
Vreeland
Daniel Johnston
Owen and
Messra Boran Bourne
Brown
Heyurn
Alacid
Hattiesburg
Miss
Charles Poole
Dovelg
Poole
Currency measure controversy hits House debate in Atlanta bank angle
In a May 15 Washington session the currency bills amended by the Senate faced a House dispute led by Representative Bil Burton. He moved to suspend the rules and disagree to the amendments, seeking a conference. The exchange highlighted claims that a prominent Atlanta bank backed the Vreeland bill, with further charges of misstatements and political maneuvering amid a 150 to 103 count and a conference assignment for managers Pujo Weeks Glass Wreeland Burton.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bil Burton
Ohio
Williams
Vreeland
Banking Committee
Fowler
New Jersey
First National Bank of Atlanta
Joseph A McCord
Third
Natonal Bank of Atlanta
Currency Commission of the
Burtons
Messrs Wreelant
New York
Burton Hlo Weeks
Massachusetts
Glass
Virginia
Pujo Loulaiana
Farmer Shot Over a Mule in Calhoun County
Albany May 16 Special Clarence C Weaver a respected Calhoun County citizen shot and killed Benjamin Duke a white farmer on Dukes farm after a dispute over a mule Duke about sixty left a wife and four children Weaver a family man fired five bullets into Dukes body following a confrontation with a knife and mule possession dispute occurring yesterday afternoon.
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Albany
Edison
Calhoun County
Clarence C Weaver
Thescount
Benjamin Duke
Duke
Itis
Usig
Dukes
Sigg
Two Killed and Fifteen Hurt In Train Collision Near Muskogee
Two trains collided three miles north of Muskogee Oklahoma as a southbound passenger train on the Missou r Kansas and Texas line struck a northbound freight. Killed were Eddie Wet and James Lanihan. Fifteen passengers injured, including Mrs J J Dial with head wound and burns, Dr L E B Keston and others treated for cuts and bruises.
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Muskogee Okla
Missour
Kansas and Texas
Muskogee
Parsons Kas
Flyer
James Lanihan
Newton Denison
Jn Ernally
J J Dial
Leb Keston
Corsicana
Tex
Harry van Eaton
Dallas
John C
Gustav Granada
Akron Ohlo
Joe Brown Rally in Albany Draws Large Crowd
Judge John P Ross of Macon delivered a forceful speech at a Joe Brown rally in Albany. The event drew one of the county’s largest political gatherings as five dozen new members joined the Joe Brown club.
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Judge Ross
Macon
Wade Addrenn
Albany
John P Ross
Joe Brown
Dougherty County
Posepake
Newnan Hears Hoke Smith Speech in Coweta County
Governor Hoke Smith spoke in Newnan on May 16 advocating his bid for governor. Col onel Wo C Wright introduced him. about two hours of remarks drew a large crowd. He urged Brown supporters to switch sides, appealed for endorsements, and noted incumbents usually win reelection. Attendees included many from Meriwether, Campbell, and Heard counties.
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Newnan
Hoke Smith
Wo C Wright
Hoke Smith Club
Joe Browns
Coweta County
Brown
Meriwesier
Franp Campbell
Heard
Fight for 40000 to Maintain Experts Abroad in Cotton Trade
Washington May 16 Special report on a contested appropriation to fund experts abroad for extending the cotton trade. The 40000 item faced opposition in conference, despite House and Senate support. Southern senators plan to press for the item as part of the legislative appropriation bill.
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Washington D
House
Livingston and
Burleson
Senate
Tawney
Purleson
Teller
Young Reconsiders Resignation From Troup County Seat
Hon R W Young, who resigned from the Georgia House seat representing Troup County, has reconsidered. He will withdraw the resignation and serve out his term, stating the prohition sentiment shifted. prompted by friends, he plans to take his seat again in June.
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Troup
LaGrange
R “Vw Young
Troup County
First Meeting of Governors Ends in Cooperation Call
Washington May 16 The first conference of the governors of the states ended today after three days at the White House. The event produced a declaration of cooperation and a plan to form a permanent organization among the forty six states to act together for the nation’s better use of natural resources. President Roosevelt presided and noted the need for future action. The conference also expressed regret that ex President Cleveland could not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington DC
Haseen
White House
Roosevelt
Ita
Wiliam J Bryan
Sgma Ghords
Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
Georgia Weather Summary Report
Scattered showers Saturday with cooler interior conditions. Sunday variable winds and fair to fresh conditions. Low 24.1 degrees, high 78. Mean around 68. Rainfall 0.00 inches in 24 hours. Deficiency since month start 0.17 inches. Reports from various stations.
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Georgia
Lesa
Mortens
Temperatur
Aulanta
Baltimore
Louis Part Cay
St Paul
Tacoma
Tampa
Thomasville
Vicksburg
Wilmington
Inter
J B
Marbury
Bection
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Inland Waterways Commission
Supreme Court
In Candler
State Society For Promotion of Industrial
K G Matheson
Richmond
New England
Middle West
Vic
Alexander
Council
James EL Cray
Toman
Steubbe
Macon Ge
Jack Robinson
Robinson
Ing Force Robinson
Hin
Aldrich Bill
Atlanta Bank
American Bankers Association
First National Bank
Thhe
Burton
Clarence Weaver
Oklahoma
Coweta
Young
Bryan
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