Improvements Drive Athens Toward Greater City
The Athens Banner notes rising urban growth with new hotel projects and office buildings in the business district. It cites steady material costs, reliable labor, and a populace with money to spend, aiming for a population of thirty thousand by 1910 and Athens becoming a major commercial center with regional manufacturing and farming strengths.
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Athens
European
Chiyton Street
Palmer & Sons
Charles Stern Co
Southern Mutual Insurance Co
Lampkin and Arnold
Jackson Street
Marks
Broad and
Wall Strets
Head & McMahan
J. B. Toomer
Uneasiness of the Politicians in Georgia Editorial
A Georgia editorial denounces administration organs for deceiving the public by belittling opponents. It claims a public awakening, accuses demagogic organs of sowing distrust, and defends veterans pensions while urging an end to political deceit and the demagogue era.
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Essien
Georgia
Ufe
Jordan
Senate Millionaires Draw Fire Over Wealth in U S Senate
An article critiques the concentration of wealth among U S senators, led by Guggenheim at sixty million dollars. It argues the current system blocks merit-based access, suggesting the dollar power prioritizes moneyed men over better-qualified candidates from various states.
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Senate
United States
Guggenhein
Union
Mason and Dixon
Dollar
Alumni and students boost University of Georgia drive
Alumni and friends statewide support the University of Georgia as they fund and promote growth. Students form the Georgia 00 Club to spread collegiate study benefits, with a large rally in the college chapel signaling strong enthusiasm and promising results.
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University of Georgia
College Chapel
Treachery by Four Democrats in Kentucky Senate
Four Kentucky Democrats defected to vote for Republican William O Bradley for U S Senator over Beckham, triggering fierce party condemnation. Beckham urged their removal from the Democratic fold after the vote, but the bolters stood by Bradley. The episode risks Democratic unity though the party remains confident of long term strength in Kentucky.
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Kentucky
William O. Bradley
United States Senate
Beckham
United States
Eckham
Bradley
House
McCreary
Democratic Party of
Democratic Party
Four senators vote for republican bid despite party stance
The four men faced personal consequences for supporting a Republican bid, surrendering Democratic goals. They consented to elevate a Republican to the senate, risking their careers and receiving lasting odium for their treachery.
A Necessary Law for Prohibition in Georgia
The article argues prohibition reduces alcohol use, especially among workers, but notes cross state shipments keep liquor accessible. It calls for a national law to bar shipment from wet states, citing the Bacon resolution in the United States Senate as the needed measure, predicting uncertain timing but eventual passage as prohibition sentiment grows.
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Georgia
Congress
United States
Senate
Fraud in Patent Office Allegations of Graft and Theft
The piece claims a months long scheme at the patent office allowed a colluder to secure a five million dollar electrical patent, with records altered or destroyed. It notes arrests for the officers and suspect, urging strict enforcement to protect inventors from theft by officials.
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United States
Patent Office
Missionaries and Loot Shadow Boxer Relics Sale
The piece condemns Christian missions while condemning the looting during the Boxer rebellion. It highlights a New York sale of relics bought from looters by the wife of the American minister to China and cites Washington Herald remarks on national humiliation and double-dealing. It notes looters sold items cheaply, with treasures like diamond watches and bronzes joked about in the Far East.
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China
New York
Washington Herald
Legations
Far East
Fraternal Lodges In Athens Thrive With Charity
Athens leads the state in secret order membership with enthusiastic participation. Charitable work by the lodges has relieved many worthy cases and kept suffering from the doors of those who could not help themselves.
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Athens
Athens Lodge of Elks Charity Noted for Generosity
The Athens Lodge of Elks has dispensed thousands of dollars to charity since its founding, funded by entertainments and member contributions. Each Christmas morning the lodge delivers groceries clothing shoes fruits and candies to help the needy, a practice praised as virtuous and in keeping with Elks motto Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
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Athens
Broad Street
The
Elks
Menary
Bryan's Nomination Clash Sparks Democratic Fire
The New York World faces criticism for its harsh stance on Bryan and the Democratic race. A reader argues the World tries to dictate party outcomes, while predicting Bryan's Denver nomination and Roosevelt's eventual election, despite internal party factions and rivalries.
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Bryan
New York
United States
Denver
Mr. Bryan
Ife
Taft
New York World
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Gentle Relief
A new remedy called Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as an improvement over past laxatives. It supposedly does not gripe or nauseate, offers a pleasant taste, and is guaranteed.
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Orino
Syria
Great Auto Rages at Daytona Fla International Race
Daytona Fla March 2 Over the Ormond Daytona Beach several score of prominent auto drivers from France Italy Great Britain and the United States prepare for six days of races. The International long distance speed championship at 288 miles leads events including the Taylitan race for gentlemen amateur drivers 128 miles and the Minnespol international work championship trophy 100 miles.
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Daytona
Fla
Daytona Beach
Ocesa
Automobile Club of Ameriea
France
Italy
Great Britain
United States
Fommateur
Minnespoli4
5. F. Page
London
Ciesalle
Flying Start
Asceeli- Uon
Power cars set to break speed records this week
In superb condition on the course the top cars show strong form and there is every prospect that several speed records will fall before the week ends.
Woman and Husband Coffins Bought After Murder Attempt
In Springfield Missouri on March 2 a man Thomas R Ray shot his young wife and attempted suicide after believing he had killed her He surrendered when the weapon failed to explode He later tried to stab himself with a pocket knife but was frustrated Jealousy motivated the crime and its aftermath
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Springfield
Visitisg
Ray
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