Extra Georgia session driven by Smith aims to reshuffle prison staff
The Georgia General Assembly faces an extra session to address the convict lease ending March 31 1909 and fund the ensuing costs. Gov Smith’s insistence on convict legislation and the Felder bill is blamed for delaying matters while critics note possible political aims to control the prison commission. The piece contrasts southern lynching with northern hypocrisy and urges even scrutiny of northern racism.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Smith
Guv
House
Senate
Gov. Smith
Atate
Georgia
Illinois Lynching Riot Reflects North South Bias
A northern city mob set fire to the Negro quarter after an assault on a white woman, burning homes and signaling regional tensions. The Banner condemns lynching but argues political aims color press portrayal, noting harsher South scrutiny yet similar mob violence in both regions.
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North
South
Atlanta
Africa
Illinois
Mlinois
Georgia
Late Primary Reform Backed by Georgia Democrats
Georgia lawmakers defer state primaries until after August adjournment to allow late primaries not more than sixty days before the general election. The state party convention endorsed late primaries, citing voter access and time to evaluate candidates, thanking delegates for their role.
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P Stform
Hom Joseph M. Brown
Terrell
Georgia
West Stands for Bryan Says Col Weat Denies Bolting
Col W Weat of Valdosta denies saying he would bolt the Bryan nomination and says he will vote for Bryan in November. He defends party regularity and asserts loyalty to the Democratic majority, warning bolting would dissolve party organization.
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West
Bryan
Col. W. 5. Weat
Valdosta
Georgia
Denver
Weat
Lis
Georgets
Bryan Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
The nomination of Bryan is accepted, and the campaign will be conducted vigorously. Kern, Indiana, as running mate, shows energy and popularity in his region, lending strength to the ticket.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
John W. Kern
Indiana
Rooseveltians Restlessness Noted by Tillman in Paris
Senator Tillman in Paris says the American people tire of Rooseveltian restlessness and seek a change in government policy. He acknowledges Roosevelt’s abilities and accomplishments but argues the administration has caused nationwide unrest that will spur protest as popularity shows signs of ebbing.
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Roosevelt
Bryan Brownsville Criticism Over Brownsville Incident Editorial View
The article reviews critics' claims that Bryan opposed President Roosevelt's action in discharging Brownsville soldiers. It cites December 1908 Commoner editorials arguing the president acted to remove a dangerous group of troops and that soldiers must expose criminals to maintain law and order.
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Bryan
Brownsville
Mr. Bryan
Bishop Walters
Rosevelt
Biuhop
Taft
Democracy and the Negro in the Presidential Race
The piece argues that the Democratic Party supports white supremacy and will not pamper Black citizens, while promising fair governance and legal protection. It asserts that the party endorses Roosevelt on the Brownsville matter and notes support from some Black Americans for Democratic aims, urging unity with white allies and caution against expecting privileges.
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Democracy
Democratic Party
Republic
Mr. Bryan
United States
South
Brownsville
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Muscogee Elementary School Opens with Planned Classes
The Muscogee Elementary School of the State Normal School will open Tuesday September 1. Applications for admission begin August 17 to Miss C. Parrish in Athens Georgia. Eight grades with fifteen students per grade. Faculty includes Miss Mamie Mitchell Miss Bessie Miller Miss Annie Cook Miss Carlotta Alexander and others. Senior Normal School students will teach with close supervision and detailed lesson plans to ensure student progress.
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State Normal School
Nome
Parrish
Normal School
Athens
Mamie Mitchell
University of Chicago
Bessie Miller
Annie Cook
Carlotta Alexander
Misa Alice Prichard
Annie Linton
Mary Creawell
Lollie Smith
Muscogee
Georgia
One Way Out for Bad Back in Athens
Athens residents tout Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. B L Taylor of 1016 Lumpkin Street testifies the remedy eased long standing back pain and other symptoms after using pills from Palmer and Sons. Price 50 cents, Master-Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. remember the name Dean's.
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Athens
B. L. Taylor
Lumpkin Street
Doan
Palmer & Sons Drug Store
Dean
Master-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Principles of an Integrated Industrial Education Approach
The passage outlines a school philosophy focused on integrating all subjects through child experience and interest, using industries as a basis of study. It advocates knowledge as an organic whole, living guidance, joy in work, early access to literature, and character formation over coercion.
Beautiful Hair Promise From Parisian Sage Ad
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It features Miss Tillie Root of Webster, N Y, claims dramatic hair improvement after two bottles, and promotes the product as a guaranteed hair restorer. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons for 50 cents a bottle with mail order via Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
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Miss Tillie Root
Webster
Miss Root
H. R. Palmer & Sons
H. H. Palmer & Sons
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Warning on Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Quick Kidney Relief
An advertisement urges readers with kidney and bladder trouble to use Foley's Kidney Cure to cure all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. It stresses the product is safe and available from druggists.
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Foley
Birds Destroying Telephone Poles Across the South and West
Woodpeckers are blamed for extensive pole damage in Texas, California, and nearby states with up to half of poles riddled in some areas. Creosote treatment is cited as an effective preventive, and the Forest Service outlines research and circulars on pole preservation.
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Texas
Art
California
Woodpecker
Western Union
Mlinois Central Railroad
Covington
Tennessee
Forest Service
Forester
Washington Ie
Build houses and you will we splendid per cent on your day
Fragmentary text mentions building houses and an implied financial or percentage claim but lacks clear events, entities, or dates to summarize into a coherent news item.
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