Reverend Lynn Walker Offered Florida Institute Presidency
Rev Lynn Walker pastor of West End Presbyterian Church in Atlanta has been offered the presidency of the Presbyterian Collegiate Institute to be located in DeFuniak Florida. He is weighing the offer and plans a visit to DeFuniak to review the site and faculty but hints he may remain in Atlanta. The proposed school aims to become Florida's largest Presbyterian institute and has purchased the old State Normal School buildings with support from prominent Florida business leaders.
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West End Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
Presbyterian Collegiate Institute
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DeFuniak
St Monday Marine
Lynn Walker
West Pe Presbyterian
Gordon Streets
Walter
Penaacola
Alabama Brenau and Eufaula Schools Prospectus
Repairing OCR shows a fragment advertising high grade school courses for young ladies at Brenau and supplementary notes on a principal or president candidate. It asks readers to write for an illustrated catalogue and mentions an address in Eufaula Alabama.
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University School For
Stone Mountain
Georgia
Griffin
Alabama Brenau
Eupaula
Alabama
Bpecia
Ces
Cherokee county political meeting ends in riot
Special to The Georgian from Gaffney dated August 6 reports a heated county campaign meeting at Mabry Springs where knives and pistols were shown but no blood was shed. Citizens restrained the clash and campaign continues next week with uncertain outcomes.
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Gaffney
Cherokee County
Mabrys Springs
Hardwick Endorses Smith Candidacy at Swainsboro Meeting
About one thousand voters gathered in Swainsboro Georgia on August six to hear Hon T W Hardwick congressman from the Tenth district speak for the disfranchisement measure and for Hoke Smith for governor He said Smith had not cut a deal with Thomas E Watson and urged unity in the Democratic party for reform.
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Swainsboro
T. W. Hardwick
Hoke Smith
Hardwick
Hokie Smith
Thomas E. Wai
Mr. Watson
Atlanta
Democratic Party
1000 Mile Tickets From Central of Georgia Railway
The Central of Georgia Railway now offers interchangeable 1000 mile tickets valid across 30,000 miles of railway and steamship lines. Contact W Fogg in Atlanta Georgia for details and purchase.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Ines
W. Fogg
Atlanta, Ga
Northeastern Fiddlers Convention Draws Thousands in Dahlonega
The Northeastern Fiddlers Convention held in Dahlonega Georgia drew about a thousand attendees despite stormy weather. Dan Reeves won first prize with John Lingerfelt a blind boy taking second and J Le Couch third. the event featured singing classes and barbecue with Colonel Fe Baker delivering the address.
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Dahlonega
W. B. Townsend
Dan Reeves
John Lingerfelt
J. le Couch
Charm Your Diamonds With Honest, Expert Service
Want a diamond? See our selection and be charmed by beauty and quality. Our bees will appeal to your tactical sense. We guarantee every purchase. Stock handled by experts and you can depend on honorable dealing.
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National Board of Underwriters
Southeastern ‘Turt
Duel to the Death Ends Feud in Chadwick
In Chadwick Missouri on August 6 Charles Freeman a merchant and Robert Keene 18 fought a street duel with revolvers over a lawsuit alleging an assault on Freeman s 11 year old daughter. Freeman was shot in the forehead and Keene in the chest both dying before spectators could reach them.
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Charles Freeman
Gar- Finon
Ant
Robert Keene
Freeman
Keene
Madman confesses motive after fatal stabbing in city
John Earl, described as a deranged youth from a large family, admitted at Bellevue hospital that he decided to kill and rob a man after starving since Friday night. He stated the act was premeditated and linked to his disturbed mental state following a childhood injury.
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New York
John Earl
William C. Pearson
Twenty-third Street
Seventh Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
Jovial Gent Seeks Roosevelt and Is Jugged
An eccentric local man named Cook, reportedly eager for President Roosevelt, was captured in Sagamore Hill area and jugged by Constable Laurie. Franklin held a special session and sentenced him to five days in the Mineola jail on vagrancy charges amid a local stimulant rumor.
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Laurie
Franklin
Cook
Mineola Jair
Anti-Mormon Resolution May Save the Democrats
At a Democratic state convention in Coeur d Alene Idaho Senator Fred Dubois proclaimed that no Democrat on the ticket faced a strong election showing due to Mormon votes He urged adoption of a resolution favoring re enactment of a voter registration oath banning polygamists and non adherents to civil norms The move could attract Republican support and help his candidacy if approved
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Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Fred Dubois
Slayer of Man Prefers Death by Own Action
Alexander Cordella a prominent farmer near Vineland New Jersey after fatally shooting Nicholas Berti said Give me a knife or a revolver and they can bury me at the same time they do Bert He confessed to killing Berti but did not want to be hanged Police and detectives moved to take him to jail as locals watched onlookers and officers struggled to restrain the crowd
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N. J
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Alexander Cordella
Nicholas Berti
Berti
Perti
Moonshiner Found After Road Survey Near Bidwell
Cumberland Md Aug 6 surveyors unearthed a hidden moonshining operation forty miles above the city near Bidwell a still and moonshine whisky were discovered revenue officers had previously failed to locate the stills in the area
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Cumberland
Wabash
Bidwell
Second appearance of band of burglars unsettles Newberry
Special to The Georgian reports burglaries again prevalent in Newberry South Carolina with several entries noted after months of quiet. The piece cites Swainsboro Georgia as a related location and mentions a Georgia speaker Hon. Thus Morgan of Savannah concerning Hon. J.H. Batti at an Aero Club event.
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Newberry
S.C
Swainsboro, Ga
Morgan
Savannah
J.H. Batti
Car Service Association Aims Demurrage Claims Across Major Mississippi Towns
The Louisiana Car Service Association seeks to collect demurrage claims across Jackson Vicksburg Meridian and Natchez. Delinquencies span several years and have surprised many by the sizable total alleged. The moves target outgoings unpaid for paving projects in the period.
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Jackson
Miss
Vicksburg
Meridian
Natches
Louisiana Car Service Association
Chattanooga Round Trip Pass Offers $4.10 Deal
Round Trip Chattanooga to Lookout Mountain priced at $4.10 with shortest line and quickest time. Tickets go on sale Saturdays and valid until the Tuesday after. Includes a chance to visit Chickamauga Park during Georgia State Guard encampment. For tickets and schedules contact J A Thomas City Pass and Ticket Agent phones 169 M Bell 183 Atlanta C B Walker Depot Ticket Agent phone 213 Main C E Harman G P A.
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Georgia State Guard
J. A. Thomas
City Pass
Tkt
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Atlanta
C. B. Walker
Depot Ticket Agt
Main
C. £. Harman
The Faithful Few and Their Stand Against Tontines
In 1906 McClure’s examines how a few life insurers resisted Hyde’s demoralizing innovations and kept old deals intact. It highlights three companies that stayed free of tontines the Mutual Benefit Life of New Jersey the Connecticut Mutual of Hartford and the Provident Life and Trust of Philadelphia. The tale sets the scene for Burton J. Hendrick’s Life Insurance narrative.
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Mutual Benefit
New Jersey
Connecticut Mutual
Wartford
Provident Life and Trust
Philadelphia
Life Insurance
Burton J. Hendrick
McClure
A Magazine
Russell Welcomed by Large Crowds in Soperton Campaign Tour
Special to The Georgian Glenwood Georgia August 6 Judge Russell Democratic gubernatorial candidate posted a busy day in Montgomery county on Saturday Speaking at Mt Vernon Friday night he started at 10 o clock Saturday moring delivering three speeches to large crowds Despite unclear words about the turnout reports 600 or 700 people were present at the Soperton event and continued in the evening.
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Glenwood
Judge Russell
Montgomery County
Mt. Vernon
Russell
Estill Campaign Announces Week Speaking Schedule
At Col. Estill headquarters in Savannah a list of appearances for the Democratic gubernatorial candidate is set for the coming week. Brantley is to speak in Statesboro on August 9 and August 11 in support of Estill.
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Savannah
Estill
Ae Arte Factan
Wedue
Mave & Teday
Witla Brantley
Statesboro
Batis
Retired Lawyer Dies in Jersey City Train Berth
Curts J. Hillyer, 78, a retired Washington lawyer, was found dead in his Pullman berth as the New England Express arrived at the Pennsylvania Station Jersey City. The death occurred aboard the train, with officials noting the veteran attorney's passing.
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New York
Curts J. Hillyer
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
New Buildings Planned at Sparks College in Sparks Ga
Sparks Collegiate Institute trustees close contract with John F E Cole of Winona Ga to sink an artesian well on campus vispos and the Robinson property north of campus, creating rent on College street over 1000 feet. Dirt to begin soon on the Inez named site for a $10 000 brick detailing and two nearby dormitories to be extensively enlarged.
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Sparks
Sparks Collegiate Institute
John FE. Cole
Winona
Vispos
Robinson
College Street
Inez
Peeerey
Mississippi Troops to Attend Chickamauga Encampment
Adjutant General Fridge plans to accompany four Mississippi companies to the Chickamauga encampment. Ten days will be spent observing militia maneuvers across several states. Each company will have fifty men. Frookhaven, Law, Rel, and Vicksburg units arrive August 1 and stay until August 21.
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Mississippi
Chickamauga
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Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Edits
Sparse readable lines describe a minor event with unclear names and places. The text hints at a tie and early symptoms but lacks concrete details, making a precise summary difficult.
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Healing for Cardiac Troubles
Fragment describes a medical patent remedy nicknamed Dr Miles Heart Cure claimed to cure heart troubles and revive vitality. The text mentions a druggist and a dated tone, implying a promotional or testimonial style from an older newspaper page.
Piedmont Park Labor Day Celebration Planned
Piedmont Park has been chosen for the Labor Day event this year. A federation committee meeting at Federation Ball discussed merits of Miedmeant and Ponce DeLeon with labor reps from Atlanta. Prizes offered include 250 dollars from Piedmont management and 260 dollars for privilege concessions from W. Co Pocket. Ponce DeLeon offered 200 dollars and Casino use. James O Connell of the Machinists and F L A leader may speak. the AFL president will likely be absent. Funds are reportedly sufficient, and the fire department drum corps plus several bands will perform.
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Ponce DeLeon
Federation Ball
Atlanta
Piedmont
W. Co
Pocket
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
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Joyner
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Insanity ruling for Rome man Whitmire announced
Samuel Whitmire a Rome newspaper man was arraigned before Ordinary John P. Davis Saturday afternoon and adjudged insane and committed to the state hospital. His mental breakdown followed tuberculosis and affected wife and friends in Rome as he left the profession.
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Rome
Samuel Whitmire
John P. Davis
State Hospital
College faculties inspire trust in teacher quality
The text argues that modern parents seek teachers of character and global awareness. It praises a faculty in residence at a named college for its preparation, European exposure, and informed educators who engage with major personalities and world movements.
Prized Old Crowdars Tragedy Reported In Aug
Special to The AP Ga Aug Lewis Garrett, while trucking in Morgan’s wa e tempere aftern was temerituralyzed, with his hands tight out the handbars of a crowbar and Mie Hd peta tees Greene ing with Foumkere Nae other borers when etrieken. Several companions rushed to assist and tried to pull him away. Ultimately a crowbar was secured from the truck. Dr DeLeay was summoned and declared the man had an attack of apoplesy, one of the rare cases known to medical science.
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Lewis Garrett
Morgan
Dr. DeLeay
Miss Leola Green Dies in Florida Visit
Springfield Newslive reports Miss Leola Green daughter of Mr and Mrs John Greed of Springfield died in Augusta Florida after a week long illness from malaria fever she contracted while visiting the South.
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Springfield
Augusta
Fla
Leola Green
John Greed
Gossip of statesmen and politicians and senate life
A garbled column notes Senate discussions and gestures of orators as the 1907-08 session nears its close. It mentions Senator Knight, Alsebrook, Fortner, and general bustle with legislators preparing for next year amid a busy political scramble. A Brooklyn car wreck injures none of the Harbaugh party and their chauffeur Henry Saurey escapes injury.
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New York
Ja. M. Harbaugh
Riverside Drive
Brooklyn Plaza
Willamebure Bridge
Henry Saurey
State Board Grading Papers for Teacher Examinations
The state board of examiners has spent a week grading the papers of teachers who passed exams at Columbus Staryville Oxford and Clinton. Over 1500 teachers took the examination and grading will continue into the latter part of next week.
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Jackson
Mika
State Board of Examiners
Columbus
Staryville
Oxford
Clinton
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