Georgia Developments and Local Initiatives in Public Works
Georgia headlines highlight Clarke's courthouse plans as the finest of its size, Savannah's push to cut living costs via arable land development, and Athens urging state support for State Normal School buildings. The piece notes rapid private fundraising for teacher training facilities and Olympic era athletic achievements by American youths.
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State Normal School
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Roosevelt in Georgia and the 1912 party split
columnist argues Roosevelt will announce a new party in August and poll votes nationwide but unlikely to win Georgia. Taft may win a county or two. Georgia Democrats united behind Underwood, confident in victory, while Roosevelts’ impact is seen as splitting the Republican vote nationally. The piece predicts a Rough Rider setback across the South.
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Plague Fears Rise Over Havana Outbreak
U S health officials monitor bubonic plague in Havana with strict quarantines. Seaboard cities from the South Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico brace for possible spread while authorities pledge strong containment measures. San Francisco’s past outbreak shows stringent actions can halt transmission. Havana’s health teams aim to stamp out cases quickly to prevent mainland spread.
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Mr Underwood's Future President Hinted
The piece lauds Oscar W. Underwood as a future U S president if he lives long enough. It praises his leadership as House majority leader, his magnanimous support for Democratic aims, and his steadfast work post convention. It predicts he may help or lead the Democratic ticket again, and regards him as a potential presidential winner.
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July 10 in history and Adolphus Busch birthday
On July 10 events include the assassination of William of Orange in 1584 and Patriots toppling a statue in Bowling Green in 1776. In 1780 Rochambeau brought 6000 French troops to Newport to aid the Americans. Adolphus Busch, born July 10 1839 in Mainz, rose to prominence in St Louis after immigrating to America and serving in the Union Army.
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Notable birthdays mark five public figures’ milestones
Finley Peter Dunne creator of Mr. Dooley is 45. Rear Admiral Southerland U S N is 60. George F Williams Massachusetts Democrat is 60. Dexter Learned Penn German professor is 55. Theodore Marburg Baltimore publicist is 50. State GOP backers switch to county unit plan for gubernatorial race while congressional and state senate primaries are left to district committees. United States senator and judges stay on the popular majority plan.
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America
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Baltimore
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Underwood Chirp and Good Roads Push Highlight 1912 News
The State Press analyzes Democratic strategy with Woodrow Wilson and Underwood, noting Southern welcome and the shift away from third parties. It also previews the Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association 1912 convention in Atlanta with Dr. Joseph H. Pratt leading planning efforts.
Georgia to Host Statewide Good Roads Convention
Dr Pratt will lead with Dr 8 W McCallie Georgia state geologist Prof C M Strahan of the good roads department University of Georgia Prof Branch State School of Technology and Fulton county board of commissioners will participate through the Chamber of Commerce good roads clubs and enterprises statewide. The autumn convension is planned as the most important of its kind with experts from across America and a profitable stay for all attendees.
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Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association
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Association
North Carolina
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America
Wilson and Taft Compared by a Wilson Paper
A Baltimore News comparison lists Wilson as age fifty six with a lithe frame and keen intellect and Taft as age fifty five with a robust build and wide knowledge. The piece notes Wilson's reformist tendencies and Taft's mild progressive stance, presenting both as political characters and dispositions.
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Church Censors Behold New Catholic Theater on Broadway
New York readers learn of a clerical project to establish a theater under Catholic supervision with Cardinal Farley’s approval. The plan aims to improve theatrical conditions and will include religious pieces along with generally interesting and decent plays accessible to Protestants and Catholics alike.
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