Athens Banner notes and Athens growing as a center
The Athens Banner discusses civic affairs and local pride in Athens Georgia. It highlights university enrollment, the economic rise of Athens as a manufacturing center, upcoming events, and local sentiment on taxation and politics. It mentions the Georgia ball team, the Georgia State Medical Association meeting, and Peabody dividends.
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Athens
Georgia State Medical Association of Colored Physicians
Morton Opera House
Georgia Sets Pace in Southern Agricultural Education
Georgia leads in agricultural education with its State College of Agriculture attracting educators from Alabama Tennessee and South Carolina. The successful extension work among farmers spurs neighboring states to replicate the program funding measures and legislative support next month to bolster the college’s efforts and growth.
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Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Alabama
Tennessee
South Carolina
South
Insurrectos Seek Belligerent Rights in Mexico War
The piece argues the United States may soon grant belligerent status to Mexican insurrectos led by Madero as they capture Juarez Agua Punta and other border towns. It notes US border troops block shipments while Diaz fights a growing rebellion, with many Mexicans rallying to the insurrection.
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United States
Madero
Juarez
Mexico
Agua Punta
Auy
Diaz
A Ticklish Question Up to Taft on Panama Canal
The piece debates U.S. actions in acquiring the Panama Canal Zone, citing Roosevelt's secret fomenting of the Panama revolution and Taft's call for arbitration. It argues the government may owe reparations to Panama and questions compliance with international law while contrasting Roosevelt and Taft on the use of force and justice.
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United States of America
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Colombia
Roosevelt
Senor Borda
Republic of Panama
United States
Panama Canal
Congress
Canal
Florida Times-Union
Taft
England
Harmon as Reformer Faces Democratic Speculation
Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio is praised by the Macon Telegraph as a reformer who fights corruption without the means of initiative, referendum, or recall. The piece argues he could be a presidential nominee, noting his track record and belief that good men and enforcement of laws matter more than new reform formulas. Bryan’s stance is viewed as preferring new methods over established, effective governance.
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Judson Harmon
Ohio
Bryan
Macon Telegraph
Harmon
The
Telegraph
Isms
Vetera
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Athens Brightens as Manufacturing Center
Government census figures show Athens Asia manufacturing growth from 1904 to 1909 with a 32 percent rise in establishments and a 103 percent jump in capital. The city leads Georgia towns in industrial expansion and energy from Barnett Shoals plant promises greater gains in the next five years.
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Athens
Georgia
Barnett Shoals
The Southern Negro And His Opportunity
Booker T. Washington argues in The Outlook that Southern black progress differs from Northern debates. He compares Southern Negro conditions to London's English poor, noting fewer famines and offering work-opportunity arguments for both races. He criticizes anti Negro politics and urges focus on material and moral advancement.
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Booker T. Washington
Washington
Outlook
London
England
South
Honoring the Great Benefactors in Hall Statues
Georgia selected Dr Crawford W Long for a national Capitol statue and Florida debates honoring Dr John Gorrie for artificial ice. The piece urges recognizing these benefactors posthumously to inspire future generations toward service and greatness.
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Georgia
Crawford W. Long
National Capitol
Florida
Washington
John Gorrie
Resignation of Secretary Dickinson prompts mixed commentary
The Florida Times-Union questions Secretary Dickinson's resignation amid Taft's cabinet shift. It compares Dickinson's Democrat ties to Benedict Arnold and argues a Democrat in a Republican cabinet was ill advised, while praising Taft's perceived Southern friendliness and advocating removal of Dickinson from office.
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Dickinson
Florida
Taft
Lee
Benedict Arnold
United States
South
A Surplus Of Laws Across Levels Of Government
A discussion arguing the United States has too many national, state, and municipal laws. The piece highlights constant legislative tinkering and weak enforcement, noting that ignorance of law persists and many good laws remain dead letters. It urges tighter enforcement and fewer, better enforced statutes.
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United States
Congress
Union
Orphans' Homes in Georgia Celebrate Forty Years
The Decatur Orphans' Home anniversary highlights Georgia’s long history of orphan care. Georgia hosted the first American orphan home in Savannah and many state homes rely on voluntary gifts. Funds remain tight, and investing in Georgia’s orphan children is urged as a beneficial use of money.
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Decatur
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Georgia
America
Savannah
Georgia's Athletic Record Celebrated in 1911 Season
The article praises the University of Georgia Red and Black teams for a near phenomenal football and baseball season. It highlights clean play, strong community pride in Athens, and hopes for continued success in the remaining games and future seasons.
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Georgia
Matters Athletic
Athens
Athletic Association
Democrats push legislation and stand united in House
The piece argues that Democrats in the U S House act with unity and decisiveness, citing swift handling of the Canadian reciprocity agreement and the farmers free list bill. It notes Republican opposition to amendments, anticipates future tariff reductions, and suggests voters favor a party capable of action toward a Democratic White House goal.
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National
House of Representatives
Representative Mann
White House
Democratic House of Representatives
Why Tinker With the Ten Commandments
A reader condemns proposals to shorten the Ten Commandments arguing the current form is clear and serves its purpose. The author notes proposed changes to the second sixth seventh eighth and ninth commandments and warns abridging biblical landmarks will lead to further eroded standards.
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de Delong
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Dickinson, the
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