Shop Early And Wise Words From A Busy Season
The piece urges early shopping this season, notes Georgia cotton output valued at about 140 million dollars, mentions Mrs Pankhurst possibly moving to the U S, Columbus resisting a commission form of government, and quashing cold storage probes. It praises Athens pastors, community aid baskets, safer holiday fires, and warns of reckless urban driving. It also cites broad support for international arbitration and promotes the 8 PU L. G movement against extravagant gifting and swappings.
Georgia Governor Returns From New York Trip With Bond Refunding Plan
Governor Slaton reports New York bankers monitor Georgia prosperity and new tax equalization law, deeming it strengthens Georgia’s financial prestige. He says state budget discipline and debt reduction foster investor confidence, aiding bond disposal absent a major panic. Justice Lamar praised Georgia’s prosperity to Georgians in New York.
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Slaton
New York City
New York
Georgia
Empire
South
Joseph R. Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
Georgia Society
Don’t Wait Till Next Week For Christmas Shopping
Ten days remain before Christmas as farmers tally crop yields and merchants brace for holiday sales. Early shopping eases labor, delivery, and post office strains, letting workers enjoy a calmer holiday. Don’t wait for the week containing the twenty fifth.
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Express
Good Roads and Health Link Emphasized by State Board
The State Board of Health of Kansas links good roads to better health by removing weeds and trash that trap moisture and breed disease carrying insects. Proper road grading drainage and oiling reduce stagnant pools, kill larvae, and prevent infections while encouraging cleaner farms and pride in appearances.
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State Board of Health of
Kansas
President Wilson Shapes Anti Trust Plan In Congress
President Wilson shifts focus to trusts after tariff and currency reforms. He consults Democratic leaders to craft a comprehensive bill defining monopoly forms and restraints deemed unreasonable. The measure aims to align with the administration and Democratic platform.
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Wilson
President outlines anti trust program and reforms
The president advocates burdens of proof to show no unreasonable restraint of trade, bans interlocking directorships among large firms, and creates an interstate trade commission with powers to investigate and aid courts in dissolving trusts. He argues the plan protects honest business and signals ongoing tariff era confidence amid currency reform debate.
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Interstate Trade Commission
Congress
Vivisection Debate Prompts National Attention
A national society seeks to end vivisection as critics urge accounting for scientific gains. Speakers claim human vivisection is widespread and denounce Dr. Von Rucke for using 339 children from an Asheville area orphanage. Debate centers on ethical limits and necessity of animal tests versus human experimentation.
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von Rucke
Asheville
N. C
Baptist
Thomasville
Potash Trust Shaken by New German Mines
Potash monopoly in Berlin loses grip as new German mines open in Alsace area covering seventy seven square miles. Independent companies form, reducing the potash trust's world influence and promising lower fertilizer costs globally. The US had urged Germany to address export taxes, and action now follows.
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Germany
United States
Berlin
Alsace
After the unwary negroes schemes for Africa exposed
A critical notice warns against a fledgling plan to send African Americans to Africa with the Akin Company. It details supposed land grants, free transport for a $26 share, and riches in Ashantee. The piece argues the scheme preys on Black hope and urges focus on developing commerce and citizenship at home.
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Africa
Akin Company
Ashantee i
Alfred C. Sam
Akin
Ashantee
Akin Trading Company, Limited
Naval Armament Plans Stir Congress Debates
Secretary Daniels backs two dreadnoughts eight destroyers and three submarines with annual shipbuilding to keep a strong navy. Admiral Dewey urges doubling that, supporting four battleships and a larger fleet. Debate likely ends with one or two new battleships, while Churchill’s proposal for a one-year no-ship cycle remains unresolved.
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Congress
Daniels
Admiral Dewey
Naval Board
Navy budget fears and arms race threaten US spending
Secretary Danielg warns the program in his report will require as much money as Congress will allot and Admiral Dewey’s wishes may not be satisfied. He notes a navy grown for protection of possessions from the Philippines to the Panama Canal will drain public revenues unless major powers agree to curb armament. The shift to safeguarding Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other territories underlines the altered security landscape with Japan looming in the Pacific.
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Africa
Oklahoma
South
Danielg
Congress
Admiral Dewey
United States Navy
United States
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Judge Park Proposes Gun Regulation Amendment
Judge Frank Park now a congressman urges a constitutional amendment to allow federal limits on carrying small arms in the district and grant states power to regulate arms within their borders. He cites rising homicides and aims to curb pistol toters, hoping two thirds of Congress back the measure for state ratification.
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Frank Park
Congress
Roddenbury
Park
United States
Congressman Park
District of Columbia
Judge Park
Delaware Whipping Post Debate in Congress
Delaware still uses the whipping post as punishment provoking a federal intervention push. A bill to declare the practice unconstitutional faces debate as states rights advocates resist federal intrusion while some cite constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
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Delaware
Union
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Presidential Primary Debate Echoes in Telegraph View
The Macon Telegraph discusses President Wilsons push for direct presidential primaries, noting advantages and disadvantages. It argues conventions better reflect informed delegates, preventing impulsive outcomes, and cites history where a popular primary might not yield the wisest choice.
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Wilson
Congress
United States
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Baltimore
Champ Clark
South
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H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
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Red Cross
Pankhurst
Columbus
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the Trusts
Naval Armanent Program
Winston Churchill
England
Macon Telegraph
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