Political Commentary on Georgia Politics and Reapportionment
The piece laments politics in Tennessee and Georgia, noting rising district school attendance, boss influence in New York, and reactions to state reform. It cites Governors Foss and Wilson opposing entrenched bosses, contemplates Senator Clay's successor and Terrell, and discusses reapportionment impacts on the U.S. House while criticizing the primary system in Georgia.
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William G. Brantley
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Clay
Terre
United States
Georgia
State Curve Committee
Week of prayer in Athens leaves lasting positive impact
The Athens week of prayer benefited attendees and the city as a whole. Mr. Miller led engaging union services and delivered clear gospel teaching. The city is fortunate to have him conduct the gatherings for all churches, creating a lasting impression on the community.
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Athens
Miller
Florida Times Union
Saljeet
Amons
Oregon plans direct popular nomination for president
The piece reports Oregon's proposal to let voters choose presidential candidates in primaries and bind delegates to those choices, with supporters citing direct action and a wave of similar plans in multiple states. Senator Bourne supports the idea despite Taft opposition, aiming to expand it nationally.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Bourne
Eso
California
Washington
Aska
Dakotas
Kranian
Wyoming
Nevada
Colorado
Montanas
IoWa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Taft
Adjusting the Food Problem and Economic Reform
The piece argues tariffs, migration to cities, and free trade all press toward a rebalanced economy. It suggests intensive farming and societal readjustment to raise agricultural output and align producer and consumer classes, aiming for stability and global welfare.
Weeklong hearings on railroad probes and steel price talks
The upcoming week features a major public inquiry into railroad business methods and conditions amid a broad government investigation. The Eastern and Western railroad cases will be argued separately, with steel manufacturers meeting in New York to discuss price adjustments to revive demand. Criminal trials headline the week in Newark and Wheeling, while shipbuilding milestones and senatorial races unfold across multiple states.
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Washington
United States
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Newark
N. J
Caroline J. Martin
Alacey W. MM. Snead
East Orange
Wheeling
W. Va
Tara Farnsworth Schenk
Trenton
Chariton
Talia Severnment
Traly
Rhansas
New York Shipbuilding Company
Chimden
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John N. Stocktom
W. P. Bryan
Jacksronville
Fed
National and regional meetings announced in various cities
Congressional sessions resume after holiday recess while assemblies in British Columbia and Washington plan gatherings. National conventions in Tacoma and New York will discuss workmen compensation and tariff issues with speakers including President Taft.
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Congress
British Columbia
National Convention of Women Voters
Tacoma
National Tariff Commission Association
Washington
Taft
National Civil Federation
New York City
National League of Ion Merchants
Minneapolis
Rhode Island Congressman With Military Service and Territorial Ties
The subject enlisted as a sergeant in the Second Rhode Island Infantry and served in the Signal Corps until war’s end, promoted to captain for faithful battle service. Postwar, he returned to Rhode Island, thrived in business, served in the Rhode Island General Assembly from 1887 to 1892, and was elected to Congress in 1896, winning re election six times.
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Rhode Island Infantry
Signal Corps
Rhode Island
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Congress
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