University Board to Meet in Athens on September 9
Trustees of the University of Georgia will convene in Athens to conduct official business. The agenda includes naming an assistant professor in mathematics and organizing the new Agricultural College board chaired by J M Conner of Bartow. Chancellor Barrow and Trustee Prabody are noted figures in attendance considerations.
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Agricultural College Trustesa
Athens
University of Georgia
David C. Harrow
Charles McGnelling
Frank, Macatlene
Department of Mathematics
Barrow
Als
Twan Snelling
Mathematica
Moreno
HC. Moreno
University of California
Thunteen
Agricultural College
Rusteen
Comor Dit
David C Barrow
George Foster Prabody
Lake George
Board of Trustees
Prasody
Burton
Columbus
Board of Trade
Committee of Congress
Eufas Fort Gaines
Columbia
Apalachicola
Albany
Bainbrid
Americus
Wewahitchka
Chattahoochea
Columbue
Chattahoocher
Tudge Durton
Iuinerary
Independence League Convention Set for New York City Tomorrow
New York September 1 The Independence League of New York plans its convention in New York City. Sentiment splits on nominating a full state ticket amid discussion of possible gubernatorial candidate Hearst and other figures.
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Independence League
New York
Independence League of New York
New York City
Teague
Fire destroys wholesale grocery firm in Knoxville
A large blaze at Knrees & Co on Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, devastates the wholesale grocery house. Firefighters report the stock and building may be ruined, with losses estimated around 80,000. Insurance coverage put at 50,000.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Knrees & Co
Jackson Avenue
Aimont
Indy's Claim of Health Boost From Grape-Nuts Diet
A speaker from Battle Creek Michigan testifies that abandoning ordinary breakfast for Grape-Nuts with red cream dramatically improved digestion and energy. He describes prior stomach pains, heat feelings, and nerve exhaustion, then reports steady health and strength after adopting the cereal, crediting it with lasting relief.
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Siven
Poetum Co
Battie Cresk
Mich
Montgomy state convention eyes big political fights
Montgomery Alabama September 9 Special The state convention opens tomorrow with hundreds of politicos and county delegates in attendance The main battles focus on associate justice races and plan to enlarge the executive committees from 38 to 45 Comer supporters push for control while Dowdell and McClellan lead in the associate justice votes and other contenders linger Rumors say Mallary may remain chairman and temporary chairman Tarnes, a Comer man, appears set as permanent chairman endorsements for Bryan and Governor Jelks are expected.
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Montgomery
Alm
Associate Justice
McClellan
Dowdell
Eitbro
Coleman
Rillora
J. 8. D. Mallary
Bryan
Alan
William D. Jelks
Tarnes
Ile Ia
Death rate sinks Southern Live Stock Insurance
Valdosta Ga September 9 special. The Southern Live Stock Insurance Company of this city went out of business last night, blamed on a high summer death rate and many policy lapses. The mutual plan grouped policy holders in 100s and required rest of group to cover losses when one member failed. Losses to Sept 1 total $14,660 from about 7,600 policies. Operations were mainly in south and middle Georgia with Savannah and Macon noted. W C Villa president Roy Knight secretary treasurer. Officers borrowed funds to meet leases but could not sustain.
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Valdosta
Southern Live Stock Insurance Company
Mutual Oransomament
Fonaea
Forcs
Lomsen
Mem Ders
Georgia
Savannah
Macon
W. OC. Villa
Roy & Knight
Chicago Gas Official Ends Life By Razor
Wooster, vice president of the People's Gas and Coke Company, committed death by his own action today in Chicago by cutting his throat with a razor. The incident occurred as authorities report.
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Razor
Chicago
Chagos
Ctmrenen Kk
Wooster
Peoplea’ Gan Tight and Coke Company
Razer
Lyle Leaves County Race Amid Business Obligations
D C Lyle withdraws from the county commissioners race citing heavy business obligations. He thanks supporters and petitioners, notes the south side deserves representation, and expresses hope the voters recognize their rights in this or the next election.
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D. C
D. Cc. Lyle
Husband kills wife in alleged house of fame tragedy
In Charlotte September report a man named William Mae McCartney allegedly killed his wife Georgia McCartney age 24 in a sensational house of fame incident. Police could not locate the couple or key witnesses amid the chaotic scene.
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Carlotte WC
William Mae McCartney
Georgia McCartney
Newherp Malay Wmccartney Jn
Jal
Ag Acciaental
Instant Catarrh Cure Offers Immediate Relief Sample
A dated classified style ad promotes Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a vegetable remedy for instant relief from catarrh. It claims to clear nasal passages, reduce offensive build up, and provide permanent cure, with testimonials from Augusta Georgia and an offer of a trial packet and booklet by sending name and address.
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Robert L. Wiggins
Augusta
Eelipea Medicine and Manufacturing Company
Atlanta
Ore
Man slain on highway near Richmond by father-in-law
Richmond Missouri September report says Walter Endalee, son of Col. RE Endelee of Bay county, was shot and killed on a highway near Richmond by his father-in-law John Glass. The two had not been on friendly terms. Endalee was unarmed and died instantly in the road.
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Richmond
Walter Endalee
RE. D. Endelee
Bay County
Here
John Glass
Endales
Mistrial In Murder Case Of Two Negroes At Hull Ga
In Madison Superior Court near Hull Georgia Henry Wood and Pattie Watkins faced murder charges in the death of Linton Williams, a white farmer. The jury failed to reach a verdict, resulting in a mistrial and the defendants were remanded to jail to await the next term of court.
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Madison County
Athens
Henry Wood
Pattie Watkies
Linton Willams
Dianame
Hull
Madison Superior Court
Williams
Dasselaville
Wsun
Verior Court
Osborne Asks Joint Debate In Georgia Gubernatorial Race
Socialist candidate D Qaborne through the socialist party organization challenges Democrat Hoke Staith to a joint debate in Atlanta on September 1. A rally at the Kolor building marked actions to draft a debate plan and secure a permit for a September 18 Marietta street speaking event. Protests and a court-house rally are planned with London style calls for free speech and organized labor.
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D. Qaborne
Socialist Party
Georgia
Flocs Socialite Organisation
Hoke Staith
Democratic Nomines
Atlanta
Bernat Brittain
Socialista
Kloor
J. E Maddox
Mr. Osborne
Frea
Y Wan
United States
Court House
J. B. Qeborne
Osborne
Organized Labor
Bank stock is doubled at National Bank of Columbus
National Bank of Columbus stockholders voted unanimously to raise capital from 100000 to 200000 dollars. An oversubscription for the extra 1000 shares has occurred and existing holders may double their holdings by October. Outsiders are seeking stock as Columbus banks pay large dividends.
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Coumbus
National Bank of Columbus
Neid
Nasonal Bank of Columbus
Columbus
Chird National Bank
Pass Wour
Gambling Deadly Row In Brunswick Claims Two Men
A gambling confrontation on Lea Street in Brunswick Georgia left two Black men dead Aaron Lindsay and Jerry Howton and two Black women jailed as possible witnesses. One man C Miller was arrested while another suspect Hood was found nearby A woman confessed to being on the porch during the incident but said it was a duel.
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Brunawick
Lea Street
Aaron Lindsay
Jerry Howton
Lindsey
Rowton
Strees
Ella Berryman
Ev Stevens
Burney
C. Miller
Hood
Valdosta Nets New Car Line and Power Plant
Charles J. Peeler and Georgia Land and Industrial Co plan to purchase Bonka mills water power at Milltown to supply electrical lighting and industrial power. They will build an interurban trolley from Milltown to Valdosta, with substantial horsepower available for cars and local manufacturers, boosting Milltown as a premier resort and power center. The property, formerly owned by Henry Banks, was acquired from his widow Mrs Mary Banke.
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Valdosta
Charles J. Peeler
Georgia Land and Industrial Company
Milltown
Militon
Valdoath
Fagin
Tera
Hanks
Pesler
Bia
Mary Banke
Judge Russell's Son Buried in Athens Cemetery
In Qconee Cemetery near Athens the remains of the young son of Judge Richard St Aunsell of Winter were laid to rest in a large turnout of sorrowing friends. The service was conducted by Hier 7 A Bryan, presiding elder of the Athens district of the North Georgia conference.
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Russell
Athens
Qconee
Mttle Smon
Richard St Aunsell
Hier
A. Bryan
North Georgia
Southern veterans invited to national encampment in Washington
An invitation from Captain J. Walter Mitchell invites all southern Spanish American War veterans to the national encampment in Washington, D C, beginning October 8. Nearly 800 camps are expected. events include a grand parade, Mount Vernon tomb pilgrimage, Arlington cemetery visit, and a Roosevelt reception. Reduced rail and hotel rates are offered for southern attendees. Attendees include Admirals Dewey and Schley and Generals Grant Shafter and Fitzhugh Lee, with a Richmond camp of 100 members attending.
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Washington, D. C
J. Walter Mitchell
Department of the District of Columbia
United Spanish War Veterans
Spain
United States
General Washington
Mount Verron
Arlington National Cemetery
Roosevelt
Washington
South
Deway and
Schley
Grant
Shafter
Generale Whener
Fithugh Lee
Revival at Washington Georgia ministers return from vacations
In Washington Georgia ministers resume duties after vacations. Rev D S MacAlester preached at the Presbyterian church after a North Carolina trip. Rev D W Key spoke to a large First Baptist congregation returning from South Carolina. Rev H L Ellis led Methodist revival revival meetings with Alabama visit. After Methodist services Rev Key or Buckholtz of Chattanooga Tennessee planned further joint meetings.
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Avashington
Washington
Rev. D
MacAlester
North Carolina
Presbyterian
Nha
DW Key
Methodist Church
D. W. Key
Buckholtx
Chattanooga
Tenn
New Committee Appointed in Muacomes County
Columbus Ga September 9 Rectal Chairman James Bo Key appointed the Democratic executive committee of Muacomes county to serve two years First ward WoC Woowalt second ward J H Dimon third ward 1 A Bearborough fourth ward M A Cook fifth ward RL B Grier sixth ward Marcum seventh ward WW Page eighth ward ROR Monty Merrie G FE Glenn Peremana Wo Carth Ne Steam Wie OW emer pane Horace Jankina Edwacde MT pha
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Columbus
James Bo Key
Muacomes County
Woc
Woowalt
J. H. Dimon
Bearborough
M. A. Cook
Grier
Marcum
Page
Monty Merrie
Glenn Peremana
Creek Incident Ends With Rescue In Alabama
A man and his mule were swept away in a late hour Creek near Lee County Alabama after heavy rains. A companion swam to shore and saved him. Sheridan and the mule were found the next morning a mile downstream, the body of two companions remaining in trees.
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Caumbus
Waronchee
Lee County
Alabama
Sheridan
Prefers Death to His Shame in Montana Death by Suicide
In Hutte Montana September 9 J Wisner Deer Lodge County public administrator of Anaconda faced alleged defalcations by his son and chose suicide by arsenic in a Butte boarding house. The failure of the real estate and Insurance bank of Anaconda with $190000 owed to customers is tied to the family case while G E S Wisner the son is jailed amid fallout from the tests.
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Wisner
Shaner
Ot” Mae Geenemy
Republic
Bani. Sps
Three Men Steal $107000 From Bank In Uniformed Heist
A gang posing as an officer and two soldiers from the Thirteenth regiment obtained 107000 from a bank where funds for the regiment were stored. The trio, described as Don tants, wore uniforms and vanished after withdrawing the money. police traced the con to insid
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Vladlyentok
Esterday
Ured
Cumberland Island leased to Atlantans for winter use
Cumberland Island has been leased to twelve Atlantans who will use the Cumberland hotel as a club house this winter for hunting and fishing privileges. In Columbus a spider bite has left Walter Jones of Phenix City in great pain and with a swollen arm, though recovery is expected. Short cotton receipt data from Columbus warehouses show first-week September receipts only a quarter of last year’s level.
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Brunewick
Cumberland Island
Jean Hato
Cumberland Hotel
Spider
Coumbus
Manter Walter Jones
Phenix City
Ala
Columbus
Columbua
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Atlanta, GA
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