From Russia to America The Cahan Story
The piece chronicles Abraham Cahan’s journey from a Russian schoolteacher to a founder of a major New York newspaper empire. It highlights his exile from police action, his leadership in shaping Jewish American identity, and his literary evolution including novels praised by William Dean Howells and later the Forward. The narrative frames his life as a romance of American opportunity.
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Russia
Abraham Cahan
Cahan
Reds
Forward
New York
Georgia News in Athens and State Aims
A fragmented notice from Athens reports no carrier will collect subscriptions, payments due at regular collectors or the office. Georgia discusses an agricultural experiment station in South Georgia, summer activity continues in Athens, and debates on woman suffrage show anti-suffragists Hammond Johnson and Edgar Dunlap, both Georgia natives, prevail in Gainesville. Albany votes $100,000 for municipal improvements.
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South Georgia
Messrs
Hammond Johnson
Edgar Dunlap
Georgia Boys
Gainesville
Outing to Meet the Weevil From Athens Georgia
Georgia farm leaders plan a practical organized incursion against the boll weevil from Athens with Phil Campbell, Whittle, and other college and farm demonstrators. The effort, directed by Knapp and aided by bankers, railroads, and the Southern Railway, aims to destroy weevil eggs by gathering and burning squares while promoting rapid shallow cultivation. Strong assurances claim methods proven west of the Mississippi will work east of the river, supporting normal crop prospects with diversified farming and livestock emphasis.
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Athens
State College of Agriculture
Phil Campbell
Mr. Whittle
Georgia
United States Department
Knapp
Southern Railway
Finley
State Agricultural Commissioners
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Farm Improvement Work
Alabama
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Department of Farm Improvement
Seaman Knapp
The Need of Farm Conservation in Georgia
Emerson would applaud intelligent land use as Georgia faces high farm costs and low yields. Data show 92.6 acres per farm, rising labor and machinery expenses, and insufficient machinery value. College experiments indicate higher yields are possible at reasonable cost, needing broad education to train citizens for service and growth.
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Emerson
Georgia
Courageous campaigner targets leaders on the hillock
A poetic fragment dated July 30 1913 describes a stealthy figure who rows unseen along a stream to strike at leaders rather than the rank and file, selecting the greatest with his arrow as his method.
Georgia's Education Reform Emphasizes Applied Learning
The speaker urges organizing and directing all institutions from primary schools to universities to meet the needs of the day. Emphasis on applied education is urged while not neglecting other types. Seven tenths of Georgia's population are engaged in agriculture.
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Georgia
This Date in History July 31 highlights wars and notable figures
July 31 history notes include Wolfe halted at Quebec in 1759, Lafayette promoted in 1777, Sullivan’s 1779 expedition against the Six Nations, 1850 Halifax to Portland railway talks, death of Phoebe Cary in 1871, Andrew Johnson in 1875, and John G. Carlisle’s death in 1910.
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Wolfe
Quebec
Lafayette
Sullivan
Wyoming Valley
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
New England
Portland
Halifax
Phoebe Cary
Newport
R. I
Cincinnati
Andrew Johnson
U. S
Carter's Depot
Tenn
Raleigh
N. C
John G. Carlisle
House of Representatives
New York City
Campbell County
Senate approves medical practice bill in Georgia
CAPITOL GOSSIP reports Georgia senators advance the medical practice bill by a large margin with near unanimous support. The proposal, favored by physicians, adds court appeal rights if a license is revoked and moves to the House calendar for a decisive vote. The piece also covers indeterminate sentencing for burglars, praised by the State Prison Commission for its effectiveness in reformatories and its potential to guide parole.
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Fred Lewis
Atlanta, Ga
State Senate
Physicians of
Georgia
House
Senate
Committee On Hygiene and Sanitation
McNeil
Freiherr von Eiselsberg Birthday Honored as Leading Surgeon
Freiherr von Eiselsberg born July 31, 1860 at Stein Haus Austria. Educated Zurich Vienna. Held Utrecht Koenigsberg professorships then Vienna lecturer in 1901. Heads Billroth Clinic, successor to Billroth. Traveled America lecturing. noted as Europe’s leading surgeon. Also salutes include Sir William Henry May 64, Leslie Combs 61, John D. Farrell 57, Dr. Daniel Ross Boyd 60, Joseph M. Dixon 46, Rev. Dr. Robert Stuart MacArthur 72.
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Freiherr von Ejisellberg
Europe
Steinhaus
Austria
Zurich
Vienna
Utrecht
Koenigsberg
University of
Billroth
von Eiselsberg
America
William Henry May
Leslie Combs
Kentucky
John D. Farrell
Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company
Daniel Ross Boyd
University of New Mexico
Joseph M. Dixon
United States
Montana
Roosevelt
Robert Stuart MacArthur
Baptist World Alliance
Measure to limit indeterminate sentence convicts expands exclusions
The committee chair explained a bill to exclude from indeterminate sentencing convicts with two prior offenses or those serving life terms, plus those convicted of treason arson criminal assault or attempted criminal assault. Davison indicated prison board support and broad legislative backing is expected.
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Tlary Committee
Davison
House
Senate
Ownership statement for Athens Banner 1913
The Athens Banner discloses editor H J Rowe and managing editor D G Bickers with business manager C E Martin as publisher and owner H J Rowe. Average paid circulation 2200 copies in the six months prior. Sworn before E I Smith Jr N P Clarke County Ga on July 29 1913.
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Athens Banner
Athens
H. J. Rowe
Athens, Ga
D. G. Bickers
C. E. Martin
Chas, E. Martin
Bus
Mgr
E. I, Smith, Jr
N. P
Clarke County
King of All Laxatives Ad Prized by Buffalo Man
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr Kings New Life Pills the King of all laxatives a blessing to his family and says he always keeps a box at home Get a box and set well Price 25c Recommended by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons Advertise your wants
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Wanted Three Good Men for Insurance Sales
Wanted three experienced, well recommended men to write sick and accident insurance and furnish bond. Only those considered suitable should apply. Address R. A. Phillips, Superintendent, Continental Aid Association, Athens, Ga.
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R. A. Phillips
The
Continental Aid Association
Athens, Ga
Frank Trial Opens Day of Witnesses in Mary Phagan Case
Atlanta July 30. The Frank murder trial enters a long hot day of witness examination. The state highlights include the hair on the factory machine possibly not Mary Phagan’s and Frank’s limited social ties with the factory girls. Defense and prosecution clash over nerves and demeanor as afternoon witnesses appear. Mrs Coleman identifies a mesh bag Mary Phagan carried, J M Gantt recalls the factory visit for old shoes, and Detective Black offers tense testimony as the state teases recollection gaps.
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Atlanta
Leo Frank
Mary Phasan
Mary Phagan
Frank
Mrs. Coleman
J. M .Gantt
Black
Rosser
Legislative moves stall tax revision amid Georgia senate debate
Atlanta July 30 lawmakers show reluctance on tax reform with Lipscomb bill near death after house amendments strip board powers. Senate likely to pass a similar measure then a house senate clash ensues. Also discussed were copper fumes governor action, mansion sale committee, and a proposed capitol annex with a $50,000 site plan. Senator Searcy sought reopening of yesterday’s hearing on the experiment station move.
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Atlanta
House
Lipscomb
State Board of Equalizers
Senate
Sheppard
South Georgia
Searcy
Griffin District
Slaton Wants Three Zebulon Bartow Judges Named
Governor John M Slaton sent the senate nominations for C ity Court Zebulon judges E F DuPree and John F Redding with terms from August 12 1913 and Bartow County Court judge A M Foote for a four year term from October 19 1913. The nominations are expected to be confirmed in executive session.
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E. F. DuPree
John F. Redding
A. M. Foote
Atlanta
John M. Slaton
Senate
Zebulon
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R. E. Davison
State Prison Commission
Senate Penitentiary Committee
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