Athens Daily Banner urges conventions and reform in Georgia politics
The Athens Banner advocates attracting conventions to Athens, backing Piedmont Northern expansion, and city abattoir plans with a cold storage tie. It promotes library endowment by UGA alumni, discusses delaying the state Democratic executive committee meeting, and argues the county unit system remains sound amid potential deadlocks for governor or senator.
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Athens
J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Post Office
University Summer School In Georgia Highlighted
The Macon Telegraph editorializes for a Macon summer Normal School but notes Georgia already runs a strong University of Georgia Summer School in Athens. It urges wider attendance from the state’s five thousand white teachers, warning many miss valuable improvement opportunities.
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Macon Telegraph
Macon
State of Georgia
University of Georgia
Georgia
Athens
Georg'a
Wooster
State GOP chairmen oppose reassembling for primary rules
In a stance against reopening the August state primary rules, the chairman argues the county unit system already reflects the people's will. He contends fears of many candidates and a deadlocked convention are unfounded, and the state executive committee should let current rules stand.
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Harris
Democratic Executive Committee
A. 0
Bacon
James
Boynton
Henry D. McDaniel
Monroe
Georgia
McDaniel
State Executive Committee
Consts
State Committee
Littlefield Funds Southern History at University of Texas
George W. Littlefield of Austin gives 25000 dollars to UT to create the Littlefield Fund for Southern History aimed at compiling a factual record of the South since 1860. He urges other Southern states to establish similar funds to ensure truthful, lasting scholarship on the region.
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George W. Littlefield
Austin
Texas
South
University of Texas
Littlefield Fund
Littlefield
United States
Dorsey Candidacy Discussion for Georgia Governor
Atlanta talk centers on Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey possibly running for governor. The Frank case dominates attention and campaign talk, though supporters say he has done his duty as prosecutor. Public opinion warns that entering the race could prove harmful to both Dorsey and the state.
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Atlanta
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia
Dorsey
Frank Cns
Frank
Uncertain Politics Loom Over Prosecution Case
The speaker warns that bringing the case into politics harms Georgia and cites the murder of Mary Phagan. They argue Mr. Dorsey cannot afford a candidacy while passions remain high and the case is not yet resolved by courts.
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Georgia
Dorsey
Mary Phagan
Colonel Roosevelt Returns from Brazil and Talks Big
The Colonel emerges from the Brazilian forests and resumes talking on his adventures. He hints at future articles and possible political moves with his Progressive party. Roosevelt’s Brazil experiences outshine Africa, and he may weigh in on the Panama Canal treaty and Mexican events to stimulate public debate.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Brazil
Africa
Senate
Colombia
Panama Canal Strip
United States
Roosevelt
Athens City to Increase Street Cleaning Efforts
The Board of Health pledges extra efforts and funding to improve street and lot cleanliness in Athens. Despite a large city area and limited staff, an efficient supervisor will be added to oversee workers and reduce wasted time to achieve better sanitary results.
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Board of Health
Athens
Atlanta
Senate blocks Rockefellers money for farm demonstrations
The Senate argues that John D Rockefeller funds should not finance government led farm demonstration and boll weevil efforts in the South. The General Education Board backed by Rockefeller has been paying salaries for these programs, with debate tracing to Rockefeller Jr’s Colorado strike stance and fears of donor influence on policy.
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United States Senate
John D
General Education Board
Rockefeller
South
Senate
United States
The Question of the Unemployed
A discussion on unemployment asserts most men could work but refuse it, while some areas show real job gaps. The Florida Times-Union notes employers seek labor yet some claim to be unemployed, with examples such as Colorado men living in tents refusing work.
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Fiorida Times-Union
Colorado
When Can Industry and Labor Find Common Ground
A speaker warns that mines and industry are linked, asking why they cannot serve each other and share work without coercion. The text contrasts despotism and liberty, questioning government power to ensure employment without eroding personal freedom and law.
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America
Earth
Dixie Might Become National Anthem Says Northern Press
The New York Globe favors Dixie as a national hymn and editors say northern readers warm to its lively melody. The piece lauds the song as original and heartfelt, praising its joyous, danceable rhythm and the sense of home and loyalty it conveys.
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Mason and Dixon
The
New York Globe
the Globe
United States
Old Kentucky
Rainey a Leading Prison Board Figure in Georgia
In Atlanta May 9 report praises Dawson editor BE L Rainey for steady prison board work since his appointment He travels statewide to study county camps and clemency decisions he supported Endorsed for an elective term with strong odds. Judge Nash R Broyles gains statewide reputation as a speaker while avoiding political speeches in campaigns. Spearheading notes show State Treasurer W J Speer seeks reelection on record. Fulton count Judge Spencer R Atkinson expected to run for next legislature amid strong support.
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Atlanta
Georgia
BE. L. Rainey
Dawson
State Prison Commission
Rainey
Ion News
Prison Board
Broyles
Nash R. Broyles
Recorder’s Court of Atlanta
Brunswick
Court of Appeals
Spencer R. Atkinson
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Fulton
Atkinson
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