Clarke County court and health drive in Clarke in early term
Clarke superior court opens with Judge Brand's practical charge and a short docket. Civic league and chamber of commerce back sanitation drive to eradicate house flies. Widespread figures on figs vs peaches in Georgia hint at potential agricultural shifts.
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Clarke County
Georgia Authors Work Elevates State Literature
The piece praises Georgia writers and a Macon collector Claud Estee who has 345 Georgia authored books. It argues Georgians should study local literature to strengthen Southern letters, noting low financial rewards but lasting reputation, urging more time for literary pursuits amid a busy era.
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Georgia
Claud Estee
Macon
Roosevelt at Masonic crossroads in France and Italy
The essay argues Roosevelt risks serious criticism and possible discipline from American Freemasons if he fraternizes with Grand Orient French Masons. It notes the Scottish Rite in France has roots in Charleston and stresses American Masons’ political neutrality, warning of potential clashes with New York Grand Lodge foundations.
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Macon Telegraph
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Marona
Charleston Post
France
Grand Orient of
Maronlaly
Supreme Council
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Charleston
Matona
Grand Orient
Grand Lodge
New-York
Italy
Monument Honors Grover Cleveland in Princeton Cemetery
A Tennessee marble grave monument in Princeton New Jersey bears the inscription Grover Cleveland Born Caldwell New Jersey March 18 1837 Died Princeton New Jersey June 24 1908. The piece reflects the late president as a plain democratic figure whose deeds will outlive any inscription.
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Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Tennessee
Caldwell
Census Enumerators Prepare Athens Clarke County
The federal census will soon begin and citizens should aid enumerators to ensure a complete count. Athens Clarke County has capable enumerators, though some individuals may attempt to withhold information.
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Athens
Clarke County
Athens census plea for full participation in count
The speaker urges full cooperation from Athens and surrounding counties to ensure an accurate census. They argue Athens has grown in ten years and must not have a padded count, stressing the need to include every citizen to reflect truth. The speaker calls for fair treatment of the South in this census and asks residents to aid enumerators.
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Athens
South
Athens Seeks to Attract Major State Conventions
Athens aims to equal or surpass its prior year as a convention city by securing several large state conventions for 1911. The Chamber of Commerce should lead a systematic campaign to persuade sanitations and presanizations to choose Athens, highlighting the positive impact on the community.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Stirs Over Lee Statue In Capitol Hall
Editorial note discusses Virginia's insistence on keeping the Robert E Lee statue in the national capitol, noting Northern sentiment supports the action while some Grand Army camps lodge bitter resolutions. Authors defend Lee's legacy and Virginia's pride in statuary, asserting the name has long passed any need for defense.
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Robert E. Lev
Virginia
National Capitol
Taft
North
Leen
Statuary Hall
Washington and Lee
Judge Henry S West Praised For City Court Leadership
Friends of Judge Henry S West praise his appointment to the Athens City Court by Governor Brown. Since taking the bench last summer he has built a strong reputation, guiding a growing court, dispatching business promptly, and showing fearless, evenhanded justice.
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Brown
Athens
Weat
Gaz
Tribunal of Justice
West
Georgia
Bryan plans quiet return from South America trip
The stories say Mr. Bryan will receive no public ovation on returning to New York and travel quietly to Nebraska after asking Chairman Norman Mack ay to prohibit demonstrations, signaling his wish to avoid presidential talk.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Africa
New York
Nebraska
Norman E. Mackay
Bryan
Mack
New England Editors Split Over Tariff Law Sparks Unrest
A survey of New England Republican editors finds 425 per cent opposed to the tariff measure, despite GOP backing. Vermont’s lone endorsement contrasts with a regional push to consider public sentiment and possible party shifts ahead of elections. The Boston Herald notes possible long term political realignment as voters weigh conviction against party line.
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Vermont
Massachusetts
The
Boston Herald
Roosevelt Refuses Vatican Audience Over Methodist Address
The article discusses former President Roosevelt declining a Vatican audience after Pope Pius demanded Roosevelt not address Methodists or recognize them. Roosevelt stood firm, asserting his dignified position and freedom as an American leader in the face of papal terms.
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Pope Pius
Vatican
Roosevelt stands firm in stance on pope incident
The former president held a dignified position and did not attack the pope, asserting his rights as a free American. Foreign commentary largely supports his action, with Italian papers endorsing him and many U S Catholics agreeing advisers to the pope erred in the matter.
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Rosevelt
Roosevelt
Rome
Italy
Pope Pius
Life Worth More Than a Pistol Threat
A historic editorial laments the casual taking of life in America and urges reforms. It calls for greater adherence to the Golden Rule, faster trials, and harsher, certain punishment to deter crime. The piece envisions gradual social reform and eventual lasting settlement as a credit to the people.
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America
Tariff Reform Message Targets Republican Tariff Bluff
The piece argues the Republican party erred with the Aldrich tariff and seeks to sidestep the issue in campaigns. It claims Indiana’s Republican convention ignores tariff debate under insurgent Heveridge while urging voters to support Democrats for tariff revision, asserting Republicans have failed to deliver reforms.
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Indiana
Heveridge
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Lambert Rites Held After Athens Death
Mr C A Lambert dies at home on Jackson street after months of illness. A longtime resident and loyal member of Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows and Junior Order, he served in local business and as a bookkeeper for Bernstein. Survived by wife and five children, funeral at 10:30 at home with Rev L Troutman and Dr Millard Jenkins officiating. pallbearers named.
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Jackson Street
Lambert
Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows
Order of United American Mechanics
Athens
J. S. Bernstein
Bernstein
Chas. N. Weatherly
Carl von der Lieth
Prof. Severns
Sidney Massey
Walter Hayes
A. W. Yeu
D. C. Daly
Mr Joe Lucas Burial Shocks Athens Community
Athens mourns Sunday as news from Atlanta confirms the death of Mr Joe Lucas. His funeral held at Oconee cemetery with Rev. Troutman leading rites and pallbearers drawn from close friends. Survived by four sisters and one brother, Lucas was a beloved local figure from a prominent Athens family. Painkiller advertised by town druggists as essential, with 26 35 and 50 cent bottles.
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Atlanta
Joe Lucas
Oconee
Mr. Troutman
Mesara
Tow Comer
Reese McDuffey
Will Crane
Frank A. Lipscomb
Ben H. Barrow
John Carlton
Henry Carlton
Essil Cobb
B. J. Smith
Misa Fannie Lucas
Mamie Lucas
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