Democratic rally and party notes in Georgia and nation
The notice urges Democrats to vote in the presidential election, dismisses colored ballot metaphors, and calls for funds and unity for a Wilson victory. It cites Taft's remark as ridiculed by business leaders and outlines capital values for agriculture, manufacturing, and railways. The piece lists reasons to support Wilson, emphasizing equal rights, tax policy, labor protection, and reform.
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Georgia
Wilson
New Jersey
Tchant Marine
Came
Death of Athens Pioneer Rufus L. Moss
The city of Athens mourns the death of Rufus L. Moss at eighty eight after a long life of civic and business leadership. A longtime Methodist layman, he helped Athens grow from a village to a thriving city and was a prominent, respected figure whose loss is felt deeply by the community.
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Athens
Rufus L. Moss
Methodist Church
Moss
Georgia
Help Georgia Do Her Part for Wilson Campaign
A Georgia democratic fund drive urges citizens to contribute five thousand dollars immediately to back Woodrow Wilson. Officials stress urgent needs for campaign expenses and insist donations are for legitimate activities, with Athens residents urged to give beyond one dollar if possible.
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Georgia
Athens
Race Trouble in Chicago Over Jack Johnson Incident
The article discusses Chicago racial tensions centered on boxer Jack Johnson and his alleged abduction of a white woman. It notes mayoral efforts to remove him, fears of lynching, and divides between northern and southern whites and socially mixed Black communities.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
South
This Date in History and Birthday Notices
October 26 highlights include Emmet's arrival in America in 1804 and Erie Canal news in 1825. The piece also notes the Royal Charter disaster in 1869 and Laurier’s 1908 win, plus a birthday for Robert N. Page, congressman from North Carolina.
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Tree Ree
Robert Emmet
America
Russia
Great Britain
Erie Canal
Buffalo
New York City
Royal Charter
Anglesea
Laurier
United States Steel Corporation
Robert N. Page
Congress
North Carolina
Wake County
My Own Column by D G Bickers
A brief verse by D G Bickers about a man tasked to feed many. He seeks food through the market and finds a luscious peach, described with rosy blush and appealing beauty. The stanza focuses on appetite and a vivid simple image of fruit.
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D. G. Bickers
D. G. B. Lines Reflect Town Clean-Up Image
A terse couplet praises disciplined townsfolk ready to respond at a moment's notice. The verses frame citizens as guardians who can restore order by confronting delinquents or cleansing the entire town.
Cotton market and census report update
The report notes cotton ginned to Oct 18 totaled 6,838,841 bales, 819,780 less than a year earlier. Texas led gains, while East of the Mississippi trailed last year. World cotton production is estimated at 22,297,000 bales, with 20,277,000 bales consumed and 140,954,000 active spindles. The piece closes with a reflection on banks and newspapers as drivers of civilization.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Mississippi
Texas
Big Pistol From a Little Negro Drawn From Sheriff Desk
A large pistol, among the biggest seen in the region, lies idle in a sheriff’s drawer at the courthouse. It was taken from a Negro boy described as small in stature named Ad Moon from Madison County. J C Sims of Commerce Ga reports relief from back pain and scant urine after using Foley Kidney Pills.
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Ad Moon
Madison County
J. C. Sims
Commerce
Will You Aid Wilson and Marshall Campaign Fund
A persuasive appeal urged readers to donate one dollar or more to support Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas Marshall for vice president. The piece promotes educating voters, spreading campaign speeches, and pledges to send a souvenir receipt and a framed lithograph. It names C. R. Crane as finance chair and provides mailing directions for contributions.
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Wilson
Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Marshall
Wilson Campaign
C. R. Crane
Finance Committee
Democratic National Committee
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ill
United States
Michican Ave
Gov. Wilson
Michigan Ave
People's House Cleaning Campaign Drives Dollars for Wilson
An appeals pamphlet urges voters to fund the Wilson and Marshall campaign with small and large donations alike. It portrays the nation as a big house needing a cleaning by dollars, targets Independent Democrats Republicans Progressives and Socialists, and pledges to back anti corporate fundraising and defeat by “the ant’s money or not at all.” It calls for contributions from $1 to $20 and emphasizes timely sending of funds before the election.
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Wilson
Marshall
Democratic National Committee
Marl
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Weather Update From Atlanta to National Outlook
The weather desk reports a north Atlantic disturbance bringing rain to the St. Lawrence valley. Elsewhere high pressure, fair to partly cloudy skies in the east and south, clear in the Rockies, a new storm on the north Pacific coast. Frosts noted in Macon Asheville Louisville Toledo and Wilmington as temperatures remain low.
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Banner
Atlanta
North Atlantic
St. Lawrence Valley
Middle
Rocky Mountain
North Pacific
Georgia
Macon
Asheville
Louiesville
Toledo
Wilmington
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Underwood
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
Democratic Campaign Committee
Sydney Rosenfeld
Arthur L. Sifton
Alberta
Thomas P. Fowler
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
la. Fayette
Harrison
Lord Jinkins
M. N. Jiniins
New York
Jasuars
Liverpool
Close, Close
Money Proxies
People's Men
People’s Party
R.F
Mai
People's Cause
Wilson and
C. BR. Crane
Michigan
R.F.D
F. von Herrmann
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