Georgia citizens debate uniform text books bill in legislature
The Athens Banner discusses state school uniformity versus county control, citing cost comparisons between North Carolina and Georgia text books. It praises a proposed bill by West and Mitchell, arguing for statewide standardization and expert oversight to benefit students and save money.
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Mark Johnson
General Assembly
Hoe
Col
Mark Hardin
House of Representatives
Georgia
The
Atlanta News
North Carolina
Holmes
GA. N. C
Maury
Hyde
Hanse
GA. N.O
West
Lowndes
Mitchell
Thomas
Cleveland Views on Democracy and Party Principles
Grover Cleveland, a leading Democrat, argues in a New York World letter that the party must publish firm platform principles and select candidates aligned with an absolutely changed policy. He warns against expediency and asserts that a radical return to free democracy strengthens democratic success, citing tariff beneficiaries as a case.
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Grover Cleveland
United States
New York World
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Democratic tariff for revenue fealty to people
A political reflection praises the Democratic stance on tariffs for revenue and trusts the party to remain true to its vows and to the welfare of the people. The speaker expresses hope in the party's future and confidence in its self devotion.
Summer School for Athens Advocated by The Banner
The Banner urges a Georgia summer school in Athens citing benefits to teachers and local business. Following Knoxville’s model, the paper launched a $3,000 fund drive with an initial $5,000 subscription pledge and offers to provide advertising space as part of the effort. A Banner representative canvassed Athens with another gentleman to promote the project.
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Athens
Georgia
Atlanta
Audh
Knozville
Tenn
Athens Banner Calls For City Subscriptions To Complete Summer School Land
The Athens Banner urges local business leaders to fund the summer school land project, noting $2,439.60 already subscribed and a $3,000 city goal. It warns that without timely completion this month, Georgia communities may claim the program and Athens could miss a patronage boost. The paper pledges to accept any further subscriptions.
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Georgia
Athens
New Quarters of Athens Elks Set in Moss Building
The Athens Elks Lodge No. 790 will move to the Moss building on Clayton Street and fit up a third floor lodge room described as among Georgia's most elegant. A reading room and billiard area will attract members as the lodge grows beyond fifty active citizens with new initiations each meeting.
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Athens Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Moss Building
Clayton Street
Georgia
Athens Lodge of Ellis
Bet
Athens
The Odd Pennies Emulsion Advertisement
The ad urges choosing Scott's Emulsion over cheaper imitations to save pennies while gaining flesh and strength. It claims quicker recovery for those who have lost flesh and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne chemists at 409 Pearl Street.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Raids on New York gambling resorts alarm city high society
District Attorney Jerome led midnight raids on Canfield and Burbridge mansions and several smaller gambling dens in New York City. Costly evidence was seized and several detectives worked into the next morning while Canfield himself was not arrested.
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Jerome
New York City
New York
Richard A. Canfield
William Burbridge
Frank Farrell
Burbridge
Canfield’s
Fifth Avenue
Burbrigde
Ludlam'a Place
Savoy Club
Piper
Brooks
Ludlam's Place
Wrlter
Burbridge’s
Lantry
East Fifty
First Street
Canfield Place
Ludlam's
Joseph Jacobs
Citizens’ Union
Burbridge's
Canfield
EW Bucklin
Bucklin
Duren Slashes Carter in Fatal Throat Cut in Georgia
In Thomasville county Pink Duren cut F M Carter's throat at Merrillville during a tense ejection. Carter nearly bled to death before a severed artery could be ligatured. Duren, intoxicated and cursing, fled as Carter fought for survival. Both men are white and Carter is expected to recover.
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Duren
Carter
Thomasville
Merrillville
Pink Duren
F. M. Carter
Germany's Claims Against Venezuela Explained Decisively
Berlin reports clarify Germany's Venezuelan claims at about 2 million dollars not 16 million. Germany seeks ample satisfaction with possible deferred payments and guarantees on customs revenues, while avoiding harsh measures. No details disclosed. plans may involve high interest bonds and selective asset actions if defaults occur. Also notes Seligman loan interest. Also warns of vexation for Germans in Venezuela due to delays.
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Berlin
Germany
Venezuela
Associated Prena la
Castro
Isaac N. Seligman
New York
T In
House Holds Large Attendance as President's Message Read
The House met at noon with a large attendance and heard the president's message read by the clerk. Members showed keen interest as copies were distributed. the Judiciary Committee moved to push an antitrust measure to Congress at the earliest moment. Jenkins was designated acting chairman and urged the committee to report a bill before Christmas holidays.
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House
Gordon Russell
R. C. DeGraffenfeld
Texas
Edward Swann
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Ways and Means—Hill
Connecticut
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Columbian Institution
Dumb—Fowler
New Jersey
Reform School of the District of Columbia
Watkins
Wisconsin
Brogham
Barnes
Judiciary Committee of the
Congress
Jenkins
Mississippi
Ray
Littlefield
Maine
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