Georgia politics and education push in Athens
The Athens Banner reports on looming state election entries for senator and governor, university summer school plans drawing thousands of Georgia teachers, and debates over party rules and primary outcomes. It notes reform rhetoric, prohibition, and commentary on South Carolina primary consequences for Cole Blease and the national scene.
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South Carolina
United States
Please
United States Senate
Macon Telegraph
South
Washington
Cole Blease
What Can Be Done By The Boys Corn Clubs In Georgia
Georgia corn clubs grow, boosting membership from 2200 to 2629 across twenty eight counties under G V Cunningham. The Macon Telegraph notes Georgia boys yield 75 to 126 bushels per acre at 26 to 40 cents a bushel, contrasting cotton profits and urging crop shifts. The piece lauds clubs as leavening influence aiding older farmers and hints at future Pig Clubs improving farmer progress and inspiration.
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Georgia
G. V. Cunningham
State College of Agriculture
Macon Telegraph
Telegraph
Tifton
Alabama
Denouncing the Prison System Reform Debate
The National Conference of Charities and Corrections at Memphis discusses prison reform focusing on sunshine fresh air and humane work. Leaders warn jails crowd disease yet agree punishment remains part of penology with reformist ideas not universally agreed upon.
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National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Memphis
W. H. Whittaker
District of Columbia
Occoquan
Wilson delays rural credits action until December
President Wilson backs postponing rural credits for the next congressional session to avoid rushed action. He agrees with the Democratic caucus decision to slow the bill, noting the federal reserve bank act partially covers rural credits. He urges including tenant farmers in the provisions and argues for postponement of measures that can wait.
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Wilson
Congress
Atlanta shines hosting Shriner convention praise
The Georgia city of Atlanta successfully hosted the Shriners of America convention, overcoming past crowd control concerns. The event drew national attention and praise for Atlanta's management, entertainment committees, and southern leadership, proving big events can be well done in the South.
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Atlanta
Shriners of America
Gate City
Confederate Veterans
Georgia City
Gerner
Shriners
Mason and Dixon
Joe Hill Hall Files Reply On Georgia Gubernatorial Race
Bibb resident Joe Hill Hall questions State Chairman W J Harris on the gubernatorial race and proposed rule changes for the state primary. Hall argues the Southern Railway cannot lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad, supports a new trunk line, while Harris notes a majority against another committee meeting and any rule changes.
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Joe Hill Hall
Bibb
W. J. Harris
Executive Committee
Harris
Nat E. Harris
The
Southern Railway
Randolph Anderson
Seaboard Air Line
Georgia
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Joe Hall
Southern Railroad
Western & Atlantic
Seaboard
Hall
Alumni Library Endowment Movement at University of Georgia
The Alumni Society led by Hon. M. G. Michael calls for a permanent endowment to fund library books. Alumni donate annually for five years, principal remains intact, interest funds purchases. Subscriptions grow as more alumni join, aiming for several thousand dollars by commencement and comparing to University of North Carolina spend.
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Alumni Society of
The
University of Georgia
Alumni Society
M. G. Michael
University of North Carolina
Words of Patriot and Man at Vera Cruz Memorial
President Wilson in New York City honored the nineteen American bluejackets who died at Vera Cruz. He spoke of service over aggression and pride in the fallen as representatives of a diverse national fabric. The address emphasized unity beyond blood, stock, or language.
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United States
New York City
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Mexico
Emphasizing American Spirit and Duty in Wartime Oration
The speaker extols Jewish, Irish, and other American soldiers who served under a shared flag, arguing true patriotism transcends origins. He cites Rudyard Kipling and urges comrades to face triumph and disaster with conscience, urging sacrifice and unity to honor fallen troops and guide the future.
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Rudyard Kipling
Why Not a White Way for Athens
The piece recalls a movement to install a Great White Way in Athens with mixed merchant support, urging reopening and careful consideration. It notes the University of Georgia senior class will fund six lamps along Broad Street to chapel, improving campus night lighting and city appearance, arguing main business streets should be properly lit to achieve greater brightness than electric signs provide.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Broad Street
Harmful practice in canning in the South addressed by USDA
The article notes the rapid growth of the southern canning industry and warns against salicylic acid used in preserves and canning powders. It highlights risks of carelessness, inferior quality, and poisoning in the stomach, urging heat as a safe alternative and USDA guidance to discourage the drug’s use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Villa and the United States in Mexico Policy
The piece argues the United States will need to negotiate with Francisco Villa for Mexican pacification as Villa commands real power behind Carranza. It notes Villa’s victories, Tampico port, and push toward Mexico City, with Huerta likely to fall. Wilson’s cautious stance aims to avoid war while balancing Mexican factions. It also touches on Madero’s land reform goals and the senatorial race shaping political attention.
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United States
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Tampico
Mexico City
Huerta
Wilson
Madero
Vera Cruz
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Havelock Hillis
Hobson
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Flas
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