Weather and turmoil stir talk of politics and war
A collage of mood and news notes includes heat driven politics speculation, labor strife in Wales, a look at Harry Thaw’s status, and ongoing global conflict. It mentions Governor Nat Harris’s smooth duty shift, Elk tobacco and liquor debates, naval gear inventions, and the Liberty Bell’s long journeys as far as San Francisco exposition crowds. The United States refuses to mediate between Germany and England, underscoring shifting wartime dynamics.
Savannah Tybee gathering to boost agricultural development
Savannah and the Board of Trade sponsor a Tybee meeting on the 2th instant inviting state leaders to discuss agricultural advancement. Topics include banker farmer relations, more farmers for Georgia, railroad support for diversified farming, and the cotton industry impact from the European war. The program aims for broad, beneficial state outreach and strong regional delegation participation.
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Savannah
Georgia
Tybee
Patriotism Tested by Money Calls in Europe War
The article argues European nations are rallying financially to fund the war beyond battlefield heroism. It notes rapid depletion of men and resources, with women and children joining in production. It warns that nations may be bankrupted, and victors seek indemnities to offset immense costs.
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Clarke County
Post Office
Europe
The Persons Railroad Measure Endorsed By The Banner
The Banner endorses Senator Persons measures to protect the Western and Atlantic Railroad with a constitutional amendment and interim laws. It urges passage of both bills to prevent parallel railroads and safeguard state assets, expecting legislative action and public support despite anticipated opposition.
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THE
Persons Railroad
Banner
Ogden Perons
State Senate
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Western and Atlantic
Persons
General Assembly
Senate
House
The Old Issue in New Dress in Political Debate
The article traces a long recurring clash in U S politics between central government power and states rights. It links the debate to slavery, the Civil War, and modern labels Progressivism versus Conservatism, arguing the founders chose a republic over direct democracy for stability.
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Congress
United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Weighing Democracy and Representation in Government
The text debates democratic reforms and the shift from state representation to direct popular elections. It contrasts recall and referendum trends with the founders’ republican balance, arguing for practical limits of pure democracy in a diverse nation and urging patience toward improved conditions rather than radical change.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Germany's Anger Over England and U S War Dynamics
A Metropolitan magazine note by Booth Tarkington frames German resentment toward the United States as Europe’s conflict fuels anti Yankee sentiment. The piece cites England’s naval blockade and legal arms traffic as the proximate cause, noting German submarine actions and contrasting sinking with Britain’s ship arrivals and departures.
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Germany
United States
Atlantic
Booth Tarkington
England
Seven Seas
America
Liverpool
Adriatic
Brit‘ph
United Kingdom
Civilian Advisory Board to Propel U S Inventions
Secretary of the Navy urged formation of a civilian advisory board of inventors led by Thomas A Edison to accelerate craft and machinery and ammunition development. Edison accepted, seen as patriotism despite age, with aim to deter aggression and keep the United States at peace by demanding respect for American rights. The board, under Edison, would help keep the nation from warfare by showcasing power to compel respect.
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United States
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Mexico
Every Child a Citizen in Indianapolis Schools
Indianapolis public schools emphasize citizenship by integrating civic concepts into all work, linking student participation in school governance to broader community life. The approach lacks separate ethics classes yet provides direct moral training, with gardening and safety efforts extending to surrounding neighborhoods and streets.
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Indianapolis
Prison panel splits over Frank case knife claim
Atlanta July 19 A prison committee debated resolutions about the Leo Frank case amid claims by Chairman Davison that William Creen used a kitchen knife, not a butcher knife, to attack Frank. The panel wrestled over whether the farm affair falls under prison authorities or the legislature as a jury.
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Atlanta
Burea
Kimball House
John W. Hammond
House Penitentiary Committee
House
Davison
Prison Commission
William Creen
Leo Frank
Creen
Frank
Dan Dangarous
Léo Frank
Harris
Commission
Ger
Georgia Officials Appoint Delegates to National Events
Sev eral gubernatorial appointments were announced. Otey B. Mitchell of Atlanta is named to represent Georgia at the National Tax Association convention in San Francisco August 13 to 17. Robert F. Maddox, former Atlanta mayor, will represent Georgia at the Pan American Roads Congress in Oakland September 14 for three days. Ben W. Turnipseed is named judge of the Fort Gaines city court and P C King as solicitor there. All terms run two years from August 27.
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Otey B. Mitchell
Atlanta
State of Georgia
National Tax Association
San Francisco
Mitchell
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Robert F. Maddox
Pan-American Roads Congress
Oakland
California
California, Sep Paaie 14 For Three Days, Hon. Ben W. Turnipseed
Fort Gaines
P. CO. King
General Judiciary Committee Report Bills Adopted
The General Judiciary committee No. 2 reports bills with a yess recommendation. No. 318 aims to create a general lien in favor of holders of negotiable instruments. The measure moves forward for passage and further consideration.
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General Judiciary Committee
Capitol Gossip Banner's Atlanta Bureau Chronicles
Fragmentary clipping reports gossip about Capitol matters and an Atlanta bureau, naming little beyond stray phrases and incomplete notes. The text hints at ongoing lists and further coverage but provides no concrete events or dates.
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