College Men Speak Tomorrow for Graves Medal at Opera House
The Georgia State Oratorical Association holds its third Graves medal contest tomorrow night at the Grand Opera house with four top orators from Mercer university University of Georgia Emory college and North Georgia Agricultural college competing. Gov Candler will preside as judges are chosen on literary merit. Hundreds of students and crowds from all colleges are expected with Mercer Emory Dahlonega and UGA represented in full parade at the event.
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Georgia State Oratorical Association
Grand Opera House
Graves
Georgia Mercer University
Froory College
Orth Georgia Agricultural College
Candler
Mercer
Macon
Emory
Covington
Oxford
Dahlonega
Frank Palmer
University
Mark Bolding
Mercer University
Jonathan Threatt Moore
University of Georgia
Comer McDonald Woodward
Emory College
Fred H Mec Clusky
North Georgia Agricultural College
VETS GO IN PRIVATE CARS
Atlanta three Confederate Veterans camps plan a large Savannah reunion delegation. Camp 159 to meet at the state capitol Wednesday evening to elect delegates and arrange travel in three private cars. Veterans invited. Captain W D Ellis announces the special call and Commander W Ellis urges full attendance.
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Atlanta
Savannah
Veterans of Atlanta
State Capitol
W D Ellis
Atlante Camp
No 159
United Confederate Veterans
Ellis
W H Harrison
Bolivian Insurgents Defeated Claims End of Revolution
Report from Colon Colombia dated November 13 19 states insurgents in Bolivar department were defeated November 5 after an armed river steamer left Cartagena November 11 with Bogota mails the dispatch claims the revolution is ended. Governor Candler praised by press and people for his late message and is recessing many compliments. Georgia governor praised as one of the best.
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Colon
Columbia
Department of
Bolivar
Carthagena
Bogota
Dublin Go
Courier
Candler
Preas
Georgia
Agnes Scott Seeks Endowment to Boost Institute Funds
Agnes Scott plans a major endowment drive to raise about 3000000 for the Decatur Institute. President F H Gaines to lead, Col George W Scott already contributed nearly half the goal, with funds raised from friends and trustees. The school, already well equipped with music and art departments, hosts over 20 scholars and aims to become a top Southern girls college.
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Agnes Scott Institute of
Decatur
George W. Scott
Institute
Rey FH Gaines DD
Agnes Scott Institute
South
F H Gaines
Decatur Presbyterian Church
Hoo
Scott
Board of Trustees
Synod of Georgia
Colonel Scott
Agnes Scott
Child Labor Bill Up For Passage In Senate Today
The senate will consider the amended child labor bill at 10 o clock this morning after committee action. The compulsory education clause is removed and the age limit raised from ten to twelve. Several women from city organizations are expected to attend and may be allowed to speak in support of passage.
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Senate
Committee On Immigration and Labor
Noor
Petition for Wet Law Election Falls Short in Dublin Ga
Ordinary Fordham ruled on the petition for a wet and dry election in Dublin Ga. The document filed Monday listed 423 names but Fordham struck 171 unqualified voters, leaving 37 names and 7625 qualified voters on the list, thus failing to meet the required six names to call an election.
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Dublin Ga Courier
Fordham
Andry
Ust Thi
Admiral Schley Thanks Atlanta for Southern Trip
Admiral Schley writes to the mayor of Atlanta praising the city during his southern journey. He expresses pleasure at the memories of the visit and extends kind regards to all who welcomed him.
Admiral Schley's Atlanta visit hailed as great city moment
A 1839 Atlanta letter to Mayor Woodward from Admiral Schley and wife celebrates the cordial reception and hospitality shown by Atlantans. The piece lauds Schley's southern roots, bravery, and personal warmth, notes the mayor's reply, and mentions Schley's dispatch to South Africa on a crucial mission with Atlantans sending best wishes.
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Atlanta
Woodward
Everett
Washington, DC
Mra Behley
Bee
Rosul Arcanum
J G Woodward
Avanta
Admiral Schley
Hig
Darkest Russia at Grand offers comedy amid intrigue and Siberia
The Amusements page notes Darkest Russia to be shown at the Grand tonight with a strong company and scenic effects. Kate Jepson shines in the heavy parts, while the Veronee Comedy Company headlines at the Columbia with The Buckeye and In the Heart of the Rockies. Washburn's Great Southern Minstrels tour the Grand with 35 artists, on Thursday and Friday. Shore Acres, by James A Herne, praised for realism, is set for a Grand Saturday performance led by Charles G Craig. Hood and Sarsaparilla advertisement appears at the end.
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Russia
Siberia
Ogure
Kate Jepson
Veronee Comedy Company
Columbia Theater
Buckeye
Ernie Veronce
Veronee Company
Heart
The
Rockies
Washburn
Great Southern Minstrels
Robert E Ler
Shore Acres
James A Herne Thesa
Nfe
Herne
Charles G Craig
Shora Acres
Atlanta Still Stands Pat on Dewey Visit
Atlanta pressed to host Dewey as the south’s first to welcome him. The effort secured engagement with him, but his doctor warns a trip would harm the admiral. The Atlanta fair proceeds, the Immortal Study statue remains, and local disappointment fades.
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Tne
Herry
Atlanta
South
Elvery
Dewey
Washington
Marietta Iet
Piano Purchasers Pleased With Bargains Offered
Last week saw strong sales across a range of pianos with buyers expressing satisfaction at discounted prices. Shoppers described the bargains as attractive and the stock as varied enough to meet different budgets.
A Solid Garload of New Pianos
Cable Piano Company reports strong demand with large sales and busy drays as pianos are delivered. Pianos from Con over or Kingaberry, backed by $2,000,000 capital guarantee, are offered wholesale with payments as low as $16 weekly. Mahogany and walnut models priced from $237 to $337, with ten year guarantees on select range. Mail orders welcomed.
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Cable
Station affairs unsettled in passenger terminal matter
No developments yesterday in the passenger terminal matter. Charles E Harman remains under consideration for superintendent of terminals as roads work out consolidation plans. Representatives praise his fitness. A general reorganization of ticket baggage and train dispatching departments is desired by the companies. When the new union station opens next year he will oversee valuable property.
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Charles E Harman
Union Station
George C Smith
F OQ Walsh
Atlanta and West Point and Western Railway
Alabama
R H Johnson
Yeaman
St Louis
Seaboard
Richmond
Leonards Railway News
JS Negley
Richmond Petersburg
Carolina
Seaboard Airlines Northern Extension
Petersburg
General Negrey
Ridgeway NC
Chicago Air Line
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Butler
New Castle
New York
Chicago
Central
New Jersey
Tamaqua
Philadelphia
Reading
Williamsport
New York Central
Willamsport
Clearfield
No Private Cars On Limited Trains Announced
Third Vice President F S Gannon of the Southern railway states private or official cars will be discontinued on trains 37 and 38 Washington to Atlanta, and not used on New York and Florida Limited 13 and 4 Cincinnati and Florida Limited due to fast schedules and weight limits. J M M Hall succeeds C P Clark as president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company.
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Southern
F S Gannon
Southern Railway
Washington
Southwestern Limited
Atlanta
New York and
Florida Limited
Cincinnati
J. M M. Hall
C. P. Clark
J VE Hall
New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Charles Peter Claris
J P Morgan
C S Miller
Northern Pacific
A J Cossatt
Pennsylvania
Mr .Hall
Yale College
S H Hardwick
I. L McClesky
Northeastern
Mobile and Ohio 3
St Louis
Montgomery
Florida
Rail Route Distances Between Cities
Distances listed include Pittsburg to Clearfield two miles to New Castle two miles and to Akron six miles, Baltimore to Ono and Akron to Chicago two miles, totaling 882 miles.
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Pittsburg
New Castle
Akron
Baltimore and Ono
Chicago
Southern's New Service Operates Its Own Florida Trains
Chicago dispatch reports the Southern railway will start an enhanced Florida service on November 1 from Cincinnati and Louisville with double daily vestibuled trains and through sleeping cars to Jacksonville and Tampa. Starting December 10 the Southern will run its own trains to Savannah and Florida via the Plant system, offering through sleepers Cincinnati to Jacksonville and two route options via Chattanooga and Atlanta or Asheville Savannah route through Knoxville and Tifton.
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Florda
Chicago
Southern Railway
Florida
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lmviaile
Jacksonville
Tampa
Louisvllle
Cheogo
Southern Tailway
Suarnah Gathence
Fla
Asheville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Knoaville
Cloridy
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