Local notices and quirky items from the Georgia weekly press
A collage of brief notes includes paper delivery notices and carrier reliability appeals, playful regional chatter about Tybee and Farmhill, new local firms entering the fall market, and social mentions of Grace’s return to print. It also notes YWCA farming ties, Georgia theater at Miss Cobb’s summer school, railroad and cattle tick efforts, tax debates, and satire about political figures and a tiger in Atlanta. The piece closes with comments on agriculture education at the University of Georgia and the Central of Georgia’s tick research program.
Get Busy at Real Business in Georgia Legislature
An editorial demands immediate action from Georgia lawmakers urging fair tax policy, tax equalization, and closing revenue gaps. It criticizes Tippins bill cuts, pay raises for legislators, delaying teacher payments, and tax exemptions for farm products while calling for a square, just approach to taxation and state finances.
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Georgia
Atrocities of British Rubber Trade
The piece notes Sir Roger Casement's report on British rubber concessionaires in Peru, detailing flogging to death, deliberate starvation, and tortures of natives to boost company dividends. It laments Christian missionary impact impeded by such acts, questioning the moral authority of a civilization tolerating these abuses.
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Peru
Roger Casement
Rio de Janeiro
South America
Solons urged to pass fair tax equalization measure
The editorial laments that the legislature has done little this term and urges lawmakers to redeem themselves by revisiting the tax equalization proposal. It urges a broad, equitable system taxing all property by real value to ensure city and rural properties bear fair shares, ending evasions and rewarding progress.
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Hall and Thomas
Muscogee
Richmond
The Gamble of Life in a New York Shooting Tragedy
A New York shooting at a shooting gallery ends with a 24 year old man Frank Sirle dying after flipping a coin and claiming life offers little meaning. The piece urges that life is not a gamble and calls for purpose, urging readers to turn chance into design for personal and communal good.
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Yeaterday
New York
Frank Sirle
Eighth Avenue
Sirle
Allery
Madero and the Revolution in Mexico
President Madero of the republic of Mexico is described as showing more or less ability in suppressing the Mexican revolution, with the report noting his demonstration of strength and response to the unrest.
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Madero
Republic of
Mexica
Madero's leadership praised as Mexican revolt nears suppression
The article argues Madero can lead the republic and may quell the rebellion with a strong army. It notes US non intervention by Taft saved Mexico’s chance to prove capable governance and foresees order restored within months, preferring Mexican authorities to American forces.
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Madero
United States
Mexico
Taft
Georgia's unsettled tax reform debate hampers state duties
The Georgia general assembly faces a live dispute over a better tax system. Critics say the legislature evade the issue yearly, delaying funding for common schools and state obligations. They argue untaxed property valued at hundreds of millions remains untaxed and call for laws to tax it fairly.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Georgia
SINGS HIS OWN PRAISES WELL
A political column mocks Theodore Roosevelt for self praise while praising an Oyster Bay citizen as the sole honest leader. The piece contrasts Roosevelt with Taft and Wilson and laments the public’s low regard for politicians.
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T. Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Oyster Bay
Rébby
Popular Campaign Fund Drive for Wilson in County
The Banner reports subscriptions totaling forty five dollars for Wilson’s campaign fund in Athens Clarke county urging liberal local donations up to five hundred dollars and urging every democrat to contribute a dollar. It cites Oklahoma’s support and highlights popular subscription to counter predatory interests. The piece notes four years ago Oklahoma raised about six thousand dollars for Bryan and calls for nationwide newspaper participation.
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Wilson
Athens
Clarke County
Woodrow Wilson
Oklahoman
Mr. Bryan
Buffalo Times
Mack
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Saad
Woodrow
Public alert on fakery via mail schemes
The article notes Americans’ quickness to be swindled by fake companies operating through the mail. It cites ongoing government efforts and mentions a USPS plan aimed at stopping the practice, detailing how gullible the public can be yet highlighting measures to curb such fraud.
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United States Mall
United Staton
postoMice Department
Government urged tougher mail fraud penalties
Postmaster General Hitchcock reports over 120 million dollars embezzled from the public by mail frauds last year. Swindlers include reputable citizens and millionaires using bogus mines and land schemes. Over 1,000 arrests, half convicted, others pending. Government action urged to deter and protect citizens.
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Hitchcock
Thade
Southern shift in diplomatic service praised after Scruggs death
The Atlanta figure Hon. William L. Scruggs’ passing recalls a long pattern of few Southern diplomats. The piece notes Republican dominance reduced Southern access, but argues now South youth are better preparing for consular posts and diplomatic service, foreseeing greater Southern representation and national benefit.
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William L. Scruggs
Atlanta
Georgia
Republican Party
South
Building Boom In Athens 1912 Promises Growth
Athens sees a record level of residential construction in 1912 with new homes expanding across the city. Public work includes a $175,000 courthouse under construction and a planned five story mercantile building at Clayton and Lampkin, signaling substantial, long term growth.
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Athens
Temple of Justice
Clayton and
Lampkin Streets
Campaign Contributions Show No Major Corruption Yet
Congress reports on campaign funding over sixteen years finds large Republican gifts from wealthy sources but no proven corruption. Democratic fundraising is said to be clean with small contributions from many citizens. August Belmont treasurer notes he financed deficits personally. Bryan campaigns relied on individuals, not corporations. The probe aims to curb corrupting contributions by public scrutiny.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Parker
August Belmont
Bryan
United States
Wilson
Marshall
Congressional
Better sanitation bill for Georgia could become law
The Ellis measure in Georgia aims to establish a comprehensive sanitation system across the state. Proponents argue it must be enforced to curb preventable diseases, with the State Board of Health hampered by weak laws and funding in counties and towns.
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Ellis
Tift
Georgia
State Board of Health
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