State Normal Gets 100000 But Must Wait For the Funds
In a special session on Friday the Georgia senate approved appropriations for the State Normal School at Athens 100000 and the State Industrial College Valdosta 50000 with half payable in 1917 and a priority for last November maintenance funds. The session also created a state board of electrical examiners and passed a gas-meter tapping felony bill.
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State Normal
Atlanta
State Senate
State Normal School
Athens
State Industrial College
Valdosta
Walker
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Ad Interm
Board of
Persons
Governor Harris Defends Mercy in Decatur Address
Governor Nat E. Harris, in Decatur, argues mercy in pardon power, saying mercy is near to God and should reach the unfortunate and deserving. He cites court flaws, reminds voters he has pardoned 268 cases with many refusals, and urges humane clemency for capable, reformed offenders.
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Decatur
Nat E. Harris
DeKalb County
Harris
Georgia
Dorsey
Uses It Himself. Uncle Eben Offers Folksy Advice
The saying attributes practical wisdom to the man who uses sense for his own needs rather than giving free instructions. The speaker, Uncle Eben, notes that busy people rarely spare time to pass along guidance, implying self-reliance over unsolicited counsel.
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Uncle Eben
Colonial Season Opens Earlier With Strong Booking Line
The regular theatrical season will open earlier than usual this year with a best in years lineup. Manager Finkenstein has secured high class attractions for Athens, including Gun Hill musical comedies, a matinee for children, and acts like Maude Adams and The Lilac Domino. The opening bill features Bringing Up Father in Politics, promising a lively start to a season highlighted by The Only Girl and other major bookings.
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Finkenstein
Colonial
Athens
Gun Hill
George McManus
Maude Adams
House of Glass
Manhattan
English Grand Opera Co
Katinka
O'Brien
Chicago
Achievements Wilsons Administration Seeks August Adjournment
The article reviews President Wilsons record up to 1916, noting Democratic contrasts with Republicans, and predicts the impact on November elections. It highlights federal actions on consumer protection like workmen compensation and child labor, and Wilsons push in July to include these measures in the Senate agenda.
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Wilson
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Capitol
Ties Between Lee and Jackson in Confederate History
A July 29 1916 account recalls Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson as congenial war leaders bound by affection. It quotes Lees tribute to Jackson after Chancellorsville and Jacksons reply praising God, then discusses Gettysburg and Lees request to Davis for a new commander amid concerns over his health and leadership.
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Blacksburg
Athena Banner
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall) Jackson
Jackson
Chancellorsville
Lee
R. BE. Lee
Tributo
Gettysburg
Mead
McClellan
Davis
Wright praised as loyal public servant by newspapers
General Wright, a one legged Confederate veteran, is lauded as the most attentive and efficient public servant. The Lawrenceville News-Herald notes no danger of him being replaced, while the Savannah Press cites last year’s plot against him as failing to sway his office or compromise his character.
Congressman Tribble Opens Offices In This City
A 19th century letter mix recounts a congressman's campaign offices in the Southern Mutual building and his wife’s role. It shifts to Civil War recollections from a 17 year old contributor, describing camp life near Fredericksburg, the 4th Virginia, the Black Horse company, and a humorous Mule Dutchman episode before noting further troop movements and courier duties.
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Congressman Tribble
Southern Mutual
Congress
Tribble
B. Conway
Rappahannock River
W. B. Conway
M. D
Jeb” Stuart
Athens W C W Uniform Rank Wins Prizes in Tri State Meet
A wire from Pensacola reports the Athens Uniformed Rank Woodmen won three prizes among thirty three camp contestants in the Ga Ala Fla meet. A Parr earned a guard duty medal and Vanderliebh, captain, achieved a perfect score, earning his company a trip to the national encampment next year. The unit is expected home today.
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Athens W. C. W
Pensacola
Athens
A. Parr
Vanderliebh
National Woman's Party Aims to Defeat Democratic Candidate
In Colorado Springs on August 12 the National Woman's Party announced plans to block the Democratic presidential candidate in twelve western suffrage states. Speakers praised allied parties and urged federal passage of the Susan B. Anthony amendment, arguing that women hold the power to determine the election with a small vote shift.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
National Woman's Party
Prohibition
National Action
Charles E. Hughes
William Kent
Kentsfield
Cal
Representative Kent
Wilson Non-Partisan League
Woman's Party
Susan B. Anthony
United States
Mrs. Kent
West
Woman’s Party
Florence Bayard Hilles
Wilmington
Del
Congressional Union
Mra. Hilles
Congress
Pacific Coast
Field
House Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Vest of Georgia's largest legislator to test capacity
Atlanta news recalls an enormous vest worn by a Milledgeville era governor of 400 pounds. Rep John T Dorsey of Cobb county plans to bring the relic to the capitol to try on Rep Oliver of Quitman county, the largest man in the house, to see if he can fit it. The coat rule was waived for Oliver due to heat.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Milledgeville
John T. Dorsey
Cobh County
Dorsey
Agreement on Revision of Inheritance Taxes
Washington August 12 The finance committee recommended revision of income and inheritance taxes in the house revenue bill and the measure was approved by the democratic senate caucus after lengthy debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
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