Wesleyan College Commencement Marks Ainsworth's Retirement
May 18 special report from Macon Georgia outlines Wesleyan College’s commencement week highlighting the retirement of President W N Ainsworth after three years at the helm. His campaign raised substantial endowment and building funds. Rev. Co HR Jenkins expected to be elected as successor. Bishop McCoy will preach the Baccalaureate and Henry Kirk Oberlin College’s president will deliver the address.
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Growth of Studebaker E M F 30 and Flanders 20 Cars
The piece notes dramatic growth in Studebaker E M F 30 and Flanders 20 sales from May 1911 to May 1912, surpassing the sum of the prior three years. It cites over 65,000 cars on the road, praise from buyers, and a price of 1100 dollars for the E M F 30.
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Best Liked Cars in America Study Drives Studebaker
A 1912 narrative proclaims Studebaker E M F 30 and Flanders 20 as the most trusted cars in America. It argues loyal owners, strong sales growth, and superior value at 800 dollars to entice buyers to compare with rivals and visit dealers for detailed demonstrations.
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Indictments Against Abraham Ruef Dismissed in SF
In San Francisco on May 18 the state appellate mandate led Superior Judge Dunne to dismiss the remaining twenty four indictments against Abraham Ruef the former political boss. Ruef is already serving fourteen years in San Quentin for corruption uncovered in 1906 tied to municipal affairs.
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Supreme Court Ga Reverses Coldwell V Cowart Judgment
Georgia Supreme Court reverses the judgment in the Coldwell Company versus Cowart case from Hasty superior court with Judge Worrill, and dismisses or remands other matters involving Town of Comery Avtne Indemnity Co. from Fulton, Judge Bell, and related defendants.
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Growing Demand Roads Initiative Spurs Debate
Fragmentary text notes rising need for road funding and urban planning. Mentions Bowers, Lysifo, and Bee as likely figures. cites 1904 statistics implying growth in mileage and civic projects. Lacks clear event or outcome.
Pictures Show City Beautiful in Kinemacolor
City residents will view a free Kinemacolor film series next week at Atlanta theater. The National Cash Register Company of Dayton sponsors the program highlighting Dayton’s landscape gardening and civic improvement efforts. The showings, organized by A EH Harless, will run Monday through Wednesday with lectures accompanying the color shorts.
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Augusta Voters to Decide on Levee Bonds
Augusta Ga May 18 voters will decide June 24 if a 1 million dollar levee bond issue should be approved. The plan calls for a twelve mile concrete riverfront levee to protect the city from floods up to 42 feet, above a record flood of 39 feet. Two expert levee engineers were brought to assess the best protection plan.
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