Bernstorff Deception Charge Reveals Dr Meyer Gerhard Case
Washington reports charges that Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard used a covert mission to carry a personal message from Count von Bernstorff to Germany. A parallel claim says Dr Alfred Meyer acted incognito in the United States while aiding munitions shipments. State Department will investigate the matter with diplomatic corps aware of the report.
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Washington
Anton Meyer- Gerhard
United States
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Alfred Meyer
State Department
Meyer-Gerhard
Count Bernatorff
Bryan
Red Cross
Berlin
Wilson
State Highway Bill To Be Introduced
Atlanta June 17 A public highways commission bill for Georgia will be introduced early in the legislature by Representative Walter P Andrews of Fulton County He will push state highway construction use of the automobile license tax road fund by the state rather than counties and accepting federal road funds The measure has the unanimous backing of the state prison commission which now handles road building The bill plans to place the ante tax road fund with the prison commission to build a state highway system and specify the commission decide where highways should be built
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Atlanta
Georgia
Walter P. Andrews
Fulton County
Col. Andrews
State Prison Commission
Prison Commission
Civic Club to Meet at Mrs Taylor's Home
The Civic Club will hold its next regular social meeting at the home of Mrs KE C Taylor with Mrs Taylor and Mrs H O Davia as joint hostesses. All members are invited to attend Thursday afternoon June 24th at 4 o'clock.
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Civic Club
Mra. KE. C. Taylor
Mra. Taylor
Mra. H O Davia
Brenau Graduates to Receive Georgia Teaching Licenses
The Georgia State Board of Education announced Brenau College Gainesville has its teachers course approved and graduates will receive the state teachers license with their diplomas. Dr H W Odom reviewed the program and recommended approval as Brenau expands its curriculum and the conservatory becomes a separate institution with enlarged scope. The preparatory department was abolished.
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Atlanta
Georgia State Board of Education
M. L Brittain
Brenau College
Gainesville
Georgia
Brenan College
Brenau
H. W. Odom
University of Georgia
Bank At Dooling Rebuilds After Fire Loss
The Weathers Banking Company in Dooling is rebuilding after a fire destroyed its former home. Construction has begun using brick with pressed brick front finish. A vault with time lock and mahogany furniture and fixtures will provide a modern, convenient home for the bank and boost the local business district.
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Weathers Banking Company
Dooling
Nafe
Johnson Bros Grocery Company Formed In Vienna
Mr. J P Powell sold his stock of groceries to J L and E K Johnson who will run the shop as Johnson Bros Grocery Company. They plan to expand stock and offer a full line. FE Johnson comes from Unadilla and J L Johnson has lived in Vienna for several years.
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J. P. Powell
J. L
E. K. Johnson
Johnson Bros., Grocery Company
FE. K. Johnson
Unadilla
J. L. Johnson
Vienna
Joe Smith Corner Remodels Into Modern Residence
The storehouse and dwelling at the Joe Smith corner, property of T. R. Smith, are being converted into an attractive modern home for Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The location and ongoing improvements are expected to make it a highly desirable city residence.
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Joe Smith
T. R. Smith
Mra. Smith
Sveo
Frank's Appeal in Governor's Hands
Atlanta June 16 The Frank clemency appeal was delivered to Governor Slaton after 4 pm. Howard closed his argument with a tribute to Slaton and the governor began a study of the case. He will work late tonight and resume tomorrow morning aiming to conclude all phases of the case by week’s end.
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Atlanta
Frank
Slaton
William M. Howard
Taft Outlines League of Peace Plan in Philadelphia
Former President Taft argues for a League of Peace to prevent wars by providing a practical mechanism to settle international quarrels and cool tempers. Tomorrow in Independence Hall a conference will discuss proposals and seek wider public and governmental support. The national provisional committee organizing the event includes noted publicists educators editors and economists.
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Philadelphia
Taft
Independence Hall
Publiciate
Edusatore
Peace Advocates
Editora and
Economiste
Whisky Advertising Barred by Posters
Galveston June 16 The Texas Posters Advertisers association in session here adopted a resolution forbidding its members from accepting whiskey advertisements for posting after January 1, 1916.
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Galveston
Texas Posters Advertisers’ Association
Athens Faces Temporary Dry Spell In Beer Case
A temporary injunction limits two wholesale and ten retail beer dealers in Athana. Prominent citizens filed under nuisance abatement laws. Final hearing scheduled for July 1, with Athens expected dry for several weeks per the Wesleyan Christian Ad Yooste.
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Nou Beer
Orain Beer
Athana
Athens
Ad Yooste
Editors to Visit Helena and McRae for Press Association Entertainment
A McRae and Helena delegation led by O F McRae urged the Georgia Weekly Press association be hosted jointly by Helena and McRae for the Eastman meeting July 13 15. Judge Max L McRae and J K Simmons supported the bid promising fish basket dinner Magnolia Park and autos from Fev to Eastman. The delegation won unanimous support to share entertainment duties, replacing an Eastman barbecue with a McRae dinner coordinating with Jay Bird Springs.
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Eastman
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Commercial Club
McRae
Helena
O. F. McRae
The
Merchants’ Bank
L. G. Branch
South Georgia College
J. K Simmons
Telfair Enterprise
Max L. McRae
Sam Aiken
Elena
Stors
Jay Bird Springs
Magnolia Park
Editora
Iat
Fev
Mr. McRae
Community Pool Improvements Funded By Local Drive
Citizens joined forces and through public subscriptions raised money for improvements to the swimming pool at the campground. The pool owned by B H Morgan allowed public use and agreed to upgrades without harming the site’s beauty. Rocks are being removed and the bottom cleaned to expand and improve the area for visitors this summer.
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B. H. Morgan
Crisp offers scholarships for Georgia club winners
Congressman Chas R Crisp pledges two short term scholarships in Agriculture and Domestic Science as prizes for Boys Corn Club and Girls Canning Club in the Third Congressional District. The offer, dated June 10 1915 from Tifton Georgia, is conveyed via district agent G V Cunningham.
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Tifton
Coro Club Bova
Jancing Club
Georgia
Tam
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Charien Ro
Mr. Cunningham
State Agricultural College
Department
Chas. R. Crisp
Beat
G. V. Cansingham
Official Panama Flag Approved by Wilson
President Wilson issued an executive order fixing the official flag of the Governor of the Panama Canal Zone. The design features a dark blue field with a central white circle containing the Canal Zone seal and the motto The Land Divided, the World United.
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Washington
Wilson
Panama Canal Zone
Canal Zone
Epworth League Conference Opened in Americus
The South Georgia Epworth League Conference opens in Americus Ga for a four day aversion. About three hundred delegates registered at headquarters and fifty more expected by morning. Thursday will feature three convention occasions with committee reports and routine work filling most of the day.
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Americus
South Georgia Epworth League
Vienna to Atlanta Round Trip Fare Announced for Inauguration
The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway offers a five dollar round trip from Vienna to Atlanta on June 25 for all trains and for trains arriving before noon June 26. Return limit is June 28 before midnight. Fare also applies from other points. C. B. Rhodes, G. P. A., Macon, Ga.
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N. E. Harris
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Vienna
Atlanta
C. B. Rhodes
Macon
For Sale: Registered Duroc Male Pig
A for sale notice describing one registered Duroc male pig aged months and weighing 250 pounds with identifiers E F POWELI likely indicating such as farm or breeder references.
Japan to end Christian teaching in Korean schools
Elder A G Daniells said Korea’s governor general proposed removing Christianity from all Korean schools, denominational or not, with a ten year deadline. He warned the open door for Protestant missions in Japan is narrowing as Japan leads the Orient in religious policy.
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St. Helena
Cal
Jaepan
Korea
A G. Daniells
World Conferences
The
Day Adventists
National
Educational and Young People's Missionary Volunteer Council of the Adventists
Daniella
Japan
China
India
Orient
Australia
South Sea Islands
Japan pro poses changes in Korea education system
Washington reports that General Terauchi has submitted tentative Korea education proposals. The state department notes the changes would separate education from religion, using the U S public school model, while denying any plan to ban religious instruction in mission schools. Japan embassy remains silent on the proposal.
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Washington
State Department
Korea
Japan
Terauchi
United States
Prize for sewing display by county girls under 16
The Civic Club of Vi uve offers a five dollar prize for the best general display of sewing by any girl under sixteen in the county. The entry may feature crochet embroidery needlework machine or hand work of any kind desired for display.
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Civic Club of Vi«uve
Temperance Program Planned at Marvin Church
A temperance program is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Marvin Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Marvin Church
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William Howard
Gov. Slaton
League OF Peace
W. H. Lasseter
Madella Avenue
Mrae
Citi
Congressman Crisp
Atoerious
Mro. V. Cunningham
Panama
Epworth Leaguers
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