Athens Daily News and Times Miscellany Notes
A readable slice of early 20th century Athens news mentions postal rates, water issues in Denver, Odd Fellows preparations, a Flower and Vegetation contest, Panama Canal fair bids by five cities, opposition to ship subsidies, Mrs. Russell Sage philanthropy plans, expected sleeping car rate cuts, and legal notes on Supreme Court expectations and judge absences. The piece weaves local commerce, public health, transportation, and national policy into a single community snapshot.
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Panama Canal
New Orleans
San Francisco
San Diego
Washington
Tampa
Atlanta
Tennessee in Turmoil Over Cooper Pardon
The pardon of Duncan B. Cooper, killer of Senator Carmack, by Governor Patterson after a controversial, lengthy progression from trial court to the Supreme Court, sparks fierce Tennessee indignation. Critics say the pardon undermines law, while supporters celebrate it, as political tensions ripple nationwide.
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Duncan B. Cooper
Carmack
Tenneseee
Cooper Guiter
Supreme Court
Decteria
Cooper
Manalsugh Heriton
Goveror Patterson
Taleran
Tennessee
Patterson
Tennes Cere
The Democratic "If" and 1912 prospects
The piece argues a Democratic House is nearly assured in 1910s elections while predicting a brighter 1912 presidential outlook if Democrats unite and drop factionalism. It cautions that Bryan’s candidacy divides the party and that unity plus independent support could secure victory.
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Democrate Everosa
Bryan
Wll
Sulk
Independent Vote Watch
Advice Worthy of Repetition on Saving and Wealth
The piece urges wage earners to live within their means and save weekly. It cites Andrew Carnegie’s guidance that anyone can attain old age comfort by prudent saving, aiming first for 1 000 dollars, then prudent investing. It notes many fail to start and that opportunity aids wealth.
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Andrew Carnegie
Prue Dent
Court of Inquiry closes Brownsville incident verdict
The court found the 25th Regiment soldiers did shoot up Brownsville Texas and that officers failed in duty. Six soldiers were reinstated partially, with two dissents. The incident led to the regiment’s dismissal by President Roosevelt, a move later vindicated by time.
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Brownsville
Texas
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Ohio
A School of Commerce At University of Georgia Favored
Chancellor Barrow supports creating a school of commerce at the University of Georgia with broad business training and a new high school commerce department in Athens. Trustees may discuss the plan at the next meeting as demand grows for practical business education across the state.
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University of Georgia
Barrow
Ita
Athens
Department of Commerce
Broad-Minded editor questions Lee statue in Capitol
The piece cites Massachusetts Grand Army posts protesting Congress accepting Virginia's Robert E. Lee statue for Statuary Hall. It argues Washington's legacy and Lincoln era unity, noting Lee’s service and Grant’s surrender handling, urging restraint on imposing local views nationwide.
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Lie
Virginia
Rteveries
Dw York
Viet
Appomattox
Grand Army of the Republic
Massachuusetts
Senator Lodge
Congress
Gen
Robert
Statuary Hall
National Capitol
United States Senate
Massachusetts
United States
Great Britain
Ceorge Wahington
England
Enmiry
George Washington
Capitol
Statuary Mall
Robert E’ Tee
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Cee Hla
Junior Agricultural Clubs Movement Expands Nationwide
The junior agricultural clubs movement gains momentum with Georgia leading via the State College of Agriculture and the U S Department of Agriculture. Florida shows strong interest as clubs build character and practical knowledge, influencing rural education and community life.
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Junior Agricultural Cluba
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Florida Times-Union
Farmers’ Institute
Boards of Trade
Women's suffrage agitation prompts English reforms
The English suffragette movement has prompted lawmakers to consider amending laws that limit women's rights. Sir Charles McLaren introduced bills in the House of Commons aiming to reform divorce grounds, joint guardianship of children, and other protections advocated by Lady McLaren, with broad support across social strata.
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England
New Orleans
Charles McLaren
Charter of Women’s Rights
Lady McLaren
Wives Dower Rights Feature in Parliamentary Debates
The text notes that wives' dower rights should be restored and that women qualified should not be barred from voting due to sex or marriage. It mentions opposition from legal professionals and opponents of land dismissal, and references the McLaren bills backed by Mrs. Parkhurst and other women’s movement leaders as calming suffragette agitation.
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McLaren
Herbert Foresees Danger From Maryland Amending Bill
Former Secretary of the Navy Hilary A. Herbert warns that Maryland Democrats’ bill to invalidate the Fifteenth Amendment could force a Supreme Court ruling on its constitutionality. He argues the court would likely uphold the amendment, prompting a push to curb Southern representation by disenfranchising Black voters.
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Navy
Hilary A. Herbert
Cleveland
Maryland
Herbert
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Herbert Ponts
Supreme Court
Luat
South
Trade Balance Report Shows Shifts in 1910 US Exports and Imports
The Macon Telegraph notes that US imports for eight months ended February 1910 reached 1 021 317 090 while exports stood at 1 209 248 899, marking a smaller export shortfall and a growing share of manufactured goods in exports. Imports remain high with materials for manufacturing dominating 65 percent of eight month totals.
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United States of America
Macon Telegraph
Eigct
Roosevelt to Back Taft or Quiet Pinchot Split
The note suggests former President Roosevelt will avoid direct involvement in the Pinchot Taft quarrel. Instead he may back Taft to ease Republican tensions. Predictions shift from a dramatic return to a restrained, stabilizing role in the administration.
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Br. Rew
Fater
America
Enid
Teddy
Pinchot
Mr. Rooevelt
Pensions for Deserters Sparks Congressional Debate
The Republican party faces backlash over proposed pensions for deserters, with John Cray a Union soldier seeking a pension though admitting desertion. The House committee on military affairs supports the bill, prompting a fierce fight and the risk of thousands applying if approved. The column argues such pensions undermine honor and set a dangerous precedent.
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Republican Party
Republican
Congress
John Cray
Petitie
House Committee On
House
United States
House of Representatives
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