Textile industry woes in New England loom in early 1900s analysis
The Boston Journal of Commerce laments textile sector strain in New England, urging cross-industry policy talks and fair profit sharing. It notes low dividends among Fall River mills, a settled strike, and rising colonial cotton growth abroad threatening southern cotton supply. The piece critiques reliance on protective freight rates and questions how England’s experiments might aid New England spinners.
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Boston Journal of Commerce
New England
Charleston
Journal of Commerce
Fall River
Boston
Cotton Growers’ Association of England
Lancashire
Cotton Growth Plans Shift Focus Across Regions
The discussion argues the South can supply cotton for its mills at lower cost than British colonies. It suggests expanding cotton locally while freeing land and labor for other crops to feed global demand. The passage frames strategic farming shifts as a response to global cotton field discovery.
Mr Spencer Addresses Manufacturers’ Convention in Atlanta
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway spoke to Atlanta's Manufacturers' Convention. A Georgia native and University of Georgia alumnus, he urged intelligent regulation of corporate action, urging public scrutiny, prudent laws on formation and capitalization, and government supervision to curb abuses while preserving individual profits. He argued large corporations drive progress and wider distribution without paternalistic interference or socialism.
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Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Manufacturers’ Convention
Atlanta
Spencer
University of Georgia
Spencer W Wald
Russian Suffrage Debate in Moscow Zemstvo Congress
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes Russian suffrage remains unsettled with a plan for two house parliament but fears military control. It criticizes bureaucratic rule in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, discusses ballot systems, praises the secret ballot in the county, and comments on local politics, labor, radium value, and upcoming civic events. It mentions East Athens mail service issues and a Hartwell address by John T. Balbeuillet.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
China
Zemstvo Congress
Moscow
Russia
Moscow Zemstvo
Pennsyyvania
New Jersey
Georgia Governors and Local Politicians in Georgia News
Douglas County Sentinel notes Judge Dick Russell runs for governor saying others were millionaires while common people deserve a choice. It questions endorsements by corrupt interests and predicts a big Georgia corn crop and prosperity. Macon News mentions J F L Bond as candidate for senate president pro tem and Brick Miller of Columbus favored for senate president with Miller’s rising prospects and wide-support.
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Douglas County
Dick Russell
Macon
J. F. L. Bond
Oglethorpe
Madison
Elbert
Senate
Carnesville
Georgia
Brick Miller
Columbus
Georgia Senate
Osborne
West
Statesman
Valdos
Miller
Legion
Georgia Scions
Athens Boy Earns Procter Prize at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Loyd P. Palmer, among 133 classmates, earned the Procter prize gold medal and certificate for the highest general average and a meritorious thesis. He also won the Eta Chapter Kappa Psi fraternity prize of twenty dollars in gold for the top three year course average. Friends in Athens extend hearty congratulations on this high honor.
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Loyd P
Palmer
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Procter
Kappa Psi Fraternity
Eta
Colyar Preached at Opera House in Athens
Sunday night more than five hundred residents heard A. B. Colyar Jr. preach from The wages of sin is death. He recounted life events and warned youth about temptation, urging a holy life to avoid eternal death. Colyar planned to stay in Athens a few days before possible departure to Virginia.
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A. 8. Colyar, Jr
Colgar
Athens
Virginia
Big still raided in Morgan County
U S Deputy Marshal N. P. Trammell and Deputy Collector Brown raided a 150 gallon still in Morgan County and seized 400 gallons of beer. Four men alleged to operate the still will be arrested later.
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Big
Morgan County
U. 8
N. P. Trammell
Brown
Will
BLY P U Convention Meets in Moultrie
The Eleventh Annual Convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia will meet with the First Baptist church at Moultrie June 20 through 22. A large delegation is invited as Moultrie Baptist Church recently completed a $20,000 building and will host royally. Railroads offer one and one third fare for round trip.
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John T. Balbeuillet
Macon News
Daughters of the Confederacy of Hartwell
Jefferson Davis
Balbeuillet
Georgia
Hartwell
The
Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia
Moultrie
Young Baptists
Moultrie Baptista
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proclaimed Best by Merchant
A merchant from Harlan Michigan touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine, claiming it cures coughs or colds faster than any other treatment. The product is sold by H R Palmer and Jons and W J Smith & Bro.
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Geo. L. Chubb
Harlan, Mich
H. R. Palmer
Jons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Oconee Meetings Close After Three Weeks of Revival
Protracted services at Oconee Street Methodist church ended Sunday night after three weeks. Sunday morning drew a large crowd despite rain, with fifty eight new members presenting for reception. Rev. W. G. Crawley preached a powerful sermon at Love and received applicants. Sunday night’s finale focused on temperance, condemning drink and liquor interests while praising the Bible as a temperance text.
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Oconee Street Methodist Church
W. G. Crawley
Professor Stephenson Re elected Principal of Commerce High
Prof J M Stephenson was re elected as principal of the Commerce High School for another year. Closing exercises last week were creditable and signaled a year of unprecedented prosperity. Citizens of Commerce praise the work and are glad to retain his services.
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J. M. Stephenson
Commerce High School
Commerce
Mayor binds over man for stabbing case
Yesterday morning Mayor Rhodes bound over Grant Johnson on a charge of stabbing after a quarrel with a girl, Willie Hayes, on Cleveland avenue. Johnson cut her arm about four inches. He will stand trial before Judge Cobb at an early date.
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Rhodes
Grant Johnson
Johnson
Willie Hayes
Cleveland Avenue
Cobb
Dean’s Kidney Pills End Back Aches Say Readers Rejoice
Athens readers report Doan’s Kidney Pills relieve long standing back pain and kidney related distress. Mrs M G Coleman of Atlanta testifies the remedy brought permanent relief after other treatments failed. Call at H R Palmer & Sons drugstore to learn reports. Price 60c. Doan’s is the genuine remedy from Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Athens
Dean
M. G. Coleman
Auburn Avenue
Atlanta
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Quick Cure Claim for Bick Headache Tablets
An ad asserts Bick headache stems from a disordered stomach and is rapidly relieved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The product is offered for sale by H. R. Palmer & Gons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Gons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Athens Odd Fellows to Attend Grand Lodge Meeting in Savannah
The Athens lodges of Odd Fellows will be well represented at the grand lodge session in Savannah. Members from this city include Co. W. Parr W. P. Vonderau T. S. Mell C. H. Brand A. W. Dozier J. J. Dozier J. E. Gardner J. B. Willbanks R. L. Bramlett A. C. Bishop. About twenty five Rebekah lodge members accompany the group and will present degree work. The order in Athens is at high prosperity and enthusiasm.
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Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Athens
Savannah
Messrs. Co. W. Parr
W. P. Vonderau
T. 8. Mell
C. H. Brand
A. W. Dozier
J. J. Dozier
J. E. Gardner
J. B. Willbanks
R. L. Bramlett
A. C. Bishop
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Odd Fellowship
Hon Nathan L Hutchins Mortal Battle End Draws Near
Hon Nathan L Hutchins of Lawrenceville is gravely ill at home. A war veteran and jurist, he served as colonel of a sharpshooters regiment and later 16 years on the Georgia Superior Court bench. His family and many friends mourn the approaching end as physicians give up hope.
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Hon
Nathan L. Hutchins
Lawrenceville
Judge Hutchins
South
Supreme Bench
Hutchins
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Athens Daily Banner
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MR. Spencer
Socialista
Nes
Cincinnati Enquirer
Pennsylvania
Enquirer
Ohio
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Roland Ellis
Felton
New York Herald
John JD. Rockefeller
Court of St. James
Sam
Elks
East
Alpharetta Free Press
Billy Osborne
Sam Small
Nashville Herald
South Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Jackson Argus
West Point News
Loyd Palmer
Colyar
Opera House
Tutt’ S
Bly.p.u. Convention
Leeds
Mr. Crawley
Prof. Stephenson
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