Summer School of the South Educational Trip Through Mercer University
An educational party travels from Macon to Knoxville for the Summer School of the South from June 19 to July 31, 1902. Led by Pres. Phil Pollock and Prof. W H Kilpatrick, the program offers 47 courses, with 21 in common schools, 9 in psychology and pedagogy, 17 in higher studies, plus many lectures. Costs include board 9.60 dollars, lodging 4.50 per week, registration 5 dollars, and rail fare around 8.94 dollars from Macon, with reduced rates from other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer School of the South
Knoxville
Tenn
SOUTH
Macon
Southern Railway
P. D. Pollock
Mercer University
P, P
Claxton
Gary
Jacksonville
Fla
Jas Freeman
Ball of Texas Attacks Republicans Over Cuba Policy
Texas representative Mr. Ball harshly criticizes the Republican Cuba policy and trusts remedies during debate on the Philippine civil government bill. He urges dissolving sugar interests and cites hypocrisy while accusing Democrats of slander about army actions in the Philippines. A Havana dispatch notes Cuban trade talks with England amid British breach of reciprocity.
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Washington
House
Permanent International Commission
Congress of Navigation
Ball
Texas
Peck Sniff
Havemeyer, Root, Wood, Thurber and Company
Senate
Cuba
Littlefield
Maine
Philippines
Nominations Sent to Senate and Other wires
The president sent to the senate nominations for Beaufort district collector C D Jones. Army officers Henry W Hubbell John K Williams Warren S Barlow. Cavalry lieutenants Wm D Pritchard Wm W Gordon. Navy Cmdr Harrison G Colby Lt Cmdr Charles J Badger Lt Albert P Niblack. postmasters Mary M Force Selma D T Gerow Jacksonville Berry E B Raulerson Lake City. Internal Revenue report shows May 1902 total 28 145 125. eleven months receipts 249 352 104, down from 1901. Cuba reciprocity treaty not possible this session. Bacon favored Brantley bill creating new southern Georgia district with Valdosta court. Jane Toppan confesses killing 81 patients. Brazil revolution threats ahead of Rodriguez Alves administration.
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Army
Senate
Washington
C. D. Jones
Beaufort
N. C
Army—Artillery
Henry W. Hubbell
John K. Williams
Warren S. Barlow
Cavalry
Wm. D. Pritchard
North Carolina
Internal Revenue Collections
Internal Revenue
Bacon
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Mr. Brantley
Georgia
Valdosta
Bennett Surrenders Claims to Nora Fuller Case
A Sedro Wash confession claims John Bennett, long sought in the Nora Fuller murder, has surrendered. In jail he promises a full confession implicating prominent San Francisco men and says letters in his pocket show where the real culprits sent money to keep him quiet.
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Nora Fuller
San Francisco
Sedro
Wash
John Bennett
Bennett
Nebraska Conventions Open At Grand Island
Democratic and Populist state conventions began at 2 p m in Grand Island Nebraska with Hall leading the Democrats and DeFrance heading the Populists. H D Travis of Plattsmouth named temporary Democratic chairman as fusion leaders again push for a satisfactory ticket with Bryan’s possible withdrawal narrowing the head of the ticket to about five or six candidates.
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Grand Island
Nebr
Hall
State
Democratic Committee
DeFrance
H. D. Travis
Plattsmouth
Bryan
Shipbuilding Plant Promotion Meeting Planned in Norfolk
The Norfolk and Hampton Reade Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company will hold an organizing meeting in Norfolk on July 6. Chief promoter C. W. Tebault leads a group that includes D. Lowenberg ex-Governor Atkinson and Secretary of State Silverman. The venture seeks a 10 million dollar capital structure with options on Hampton Roads property for a large shipyard.
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Norfolk
Norfolk and Hampton Reade Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
C. W. Tebault
D. Lowenberg
Atkinson
West Virginia
Silverman
Hampton Roads
Volcano Kilauea Activity Reports Grow Despite No Outbreak
Honolulu dispatch notes ongoing volcanic manifestations at Kilauea with rising force but no major eruption yet. Rome reports on Friar Lands negotiations show Taft aims for American proposals to be accepted, with notes to Cardinal Rampolla. McRae bonds pass to fund electric lights and waterworks, two thirds voting in favor.
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Kilauea
Honolulu
San Francisco
Rome
Judge Taft
Vatican
Taft
Cardinal Rampolla
McRae
Social Colony Planned Near Atlanta by Alkahest Group
A stock company with capital of 20000 organized to establish a socialistic model community near Atlanta. The Alkahest Home and Printing Company is led by Andrew M. McConnell with T B Miller and S R Bridges as associates. Location to be on an Atlanta streetcar line with negotiations ongoing for a site and plans set for immediate establishment.
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Atlanta
Alkahest Home and Printing Company
Andrew M. McConnell
Alkahest Lyceum System
T. B. Miller
5. R. Bridges
Mc Connell
Two Drownings At Columbus Dam Project
In Columbus Georgia on June 24 J T Russell and J W Gresham drowned while assisting with a dam erection on the Chat tahoochee river at North Highlands. They capsized crossing in a boat when a guy line fell. Russell was rescued in 16 minutes but died soon after. Gresham was recovered after 30 minutes. Over a score have drowned at this site since work began.
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Columbus
Chattahoochee
J. T. Russell
J. W. Gresham
North Highlands
Bible Mills
Guy
Russell
Gran
Gresham
Fraterville Disaster Verdict Returns to Coal Creek Officials
Coroner's jury in the Fraterville mine explosion of May 19 finds death caused by gas or coal dust and holds mine officers and State mine inspector negligent. Also reports Birmingham businessman John M. Hersefeld, 69, shot himself amid business troubles. Incident in Charlotte ends with Pierce dead and Black wounded. Wells in Atlanta faces execution for murder. Seaboard Air Line expands Birmingham terminal holdings. Rochelle Florida notes fatal injury to Plant System worker Charles Thomas.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Coal Creek
The
Sentinel
Fraterville
Coal Creek Coal Company
R. A. Shiflett
Birmingham
Ala
John M. Hersefeld
Hersefeld
Georgia Crop Outlook from State Department Report
Commissioner Stevens outlines Georgia crop prospects across counties noting overall improvement from last year. Corn and cotton show mixed changes with better conditions. sugar cane, rice and grapes are favorable. fruit crops suffer from late frosts and drought, while peaches and melons vary by county. County extracts show corn acreage up and cotton down. peaches generally limited but some counties report good yields.
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Georgia Department of Agriculture
Ceorgia
Bartow
Crop prospects by county show varied acreages and yields
Across counties Emory Bibb Hancock Richmond and others report acreage changes and crop conditions. Peaches range from 40 to 89 percent of a good crop, grapes from 26 to 100 percent, with oats wheat and cotton showing mixed increases and declines. Overall prospects vary with several counties near average yields and others showing notable gains or shortfalls.
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Floyd
Elbert
Habersham
Wilkes
Baldwin
Richmond
Hancock
Flyene Offered For Insect Control Of Pets
A new lot of Flyene is announced to treat animals bothered by flies fleas or other insects. The product is recommended for pet care with emphasis on relief from insect issues.
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Klyene
Flyene
Window Washer Advertises Hands Free Cleaning
Local ad promotes a window washer with rubber dryer promising hands free cleaning. It urges readers to check the revised price list weekly, claiming affordable rates for practical items and quick reads.
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the Herald& Georgian
William Park
Asda
Edewes
Sanaersville
Charles W. Jones
Sandersville
Fotta Whiser
J G H. Howard Rawlings
Howard Attornexs
Middle Circuit
Haynes St
Vandersville
J. W Daniel
Evans & Evans, Attorneys AT Law
Sandersville, GA
Evans Building
Theus Bros
Bell & Broughton Bt
Savannage
Drs
Starkey & Palen
Girard
Phila
Toronto
Canada
Wassey
Louisville
Montgomery
Houston
Tex
Gaig
Cmond
Als
Stevens Rifles
Beshdes
Liberation
Accure
J. &Tavend Arma & Tool CO
Paloopse Falta, Mose
Henry J. Godin
Ofice and Store
Broad St
Oppossite Old Planters’ Hotel
Augusta
Orange
Mass
Union Sq. N. Y
Chicago
Louis
Apnott
Lippman Bros
D, L. Collins
Augusta Southern BR. R
East Bound
Sion
England
Planters Association
Havana
Palma
Island
New York
Planters’ Association
Gays
Tribune
Great Britain
United States Senate
Brussels
Congress
Boston
Jane Toppan
Taunton Insane Asylum
Barnstable
Mary D. Gibbs
Fred M. Bixby
Journal de Brazil
Rio
Janiero
Brazil
Rodriguez Alves
Charlotte
Cameron
Pat Pierce
Niel Black
Pierce
Black
Wells
W., R. Wells
Frederick Pearce
John 8. Candler
Supreme Court
Pardoning Board
Seaboard
Birmingham and
Atlanta Air Line
S Board Air Line
Rochelle
Rechelle
Charles Thomas
Cypress
Box Ear
Georgia Crop Report
Department of Agriculture
Stevens
Berrien
Reeeboll
Oake Turner
Jackson’s Cheap Cash Store
Wanesharpe
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