Difference of Opinion on Georgia Primary Demand
In Atlanta May 23 observers dispute whether Georgians want an lenatorial primary. Chairman W C Wright says most people are indifferent and three quarters of committee members oppose a primary. Two traveling Georgia politicians suggest a broad but mixed desire for a primary, with many favoring it as a solution to the senatorial dispute. Governor elect Hoke Smith avoids public comment on the challenge to debate Terrell, while Smith supporters foresee his eventual Senate election after his still unsettled status.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Guyt McLendon
Railroad Domintesians
Smith
Jos. M. Terrell
Senate
Tucker
London Lancet
Journal
Nathan Tucker
Poplar Springs Plan Attracts Five Thousand Dollar Gift
State Normal School head praises Poplar Springs teachers Emma Perry Sarah Ward and Nannie Fletcher for five years of work elevating the community school. Dublin Chamber of Commerce votes five thousand dollars to relieve the debt and fund salaries, seen as the model for country school development in Georgia communities.
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Dublin Board of Trade
Misa Perry
E. C. Branson
State Normal School
South Georgia
Poplar Springs
Ie County
Emma Perry
Sarah Ward
Nannie Flecher
Jacksonville
Branson
Poplar Spring
Georgia
John M. Wil
Iams
Dublin
Ife
Bach
Rethesda
Cadwell
Laurens County
Culverton
Powelton
Hancock
Rockwell
Putnam
Tribble Called to Preside as Pro Tempore in Eighth Georgia Center
Congressman Samuel J. Tribble of Georgia's eighth district was tapped by Speaker Champ Clark to preside over House proceedings on Friday May 21 during the speaker's absence. Tribble chaired for several hours and impressed observers with display of poise and leadership.
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Eighth
Eighth’ District
Georgia
House of Representatives
Democratic Legislative
Washington
Samuel J. Tribble
Champ Clark
Tribble
Empire State
South
Missouri
Arguments Lying Round Loose For Moving the Courthouse
Citizens at a tax payers meeting discuss moving the courthouse with the county board. They point to the county tax receiver occupying city hall rooms and to judges and the commission needing space in local buildings, urging relocation for better access and efficiency.
Unanimous Civic Meeting Shapes Courthouse Move
An old citizen praised yesterday’s gathering with the commissioners noting absolute unanimity and harmony in opinion about the courthouse matter. The large crowd included professionals, farmers, merchants and capitalists, all united in support of the plan.
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Court House
Move to relocate county courthouse sparks public debate
Citizens and county commissioners discuss moving the courthouse to a central town location. Despite personal financial interests tied to the streetcar line revenue, stockholders including Bryan Carithers Phiniay and Hollman support an early decision. The plan aims to balance public benefit with business needs as leaders push for a new site downtown.
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Lnes
Court House
Bryan
Messrs. Carithers
Phiniay
Hollman
Weather by Phone Reaches 25000 Southern Farmers
The United States Weather Bureau and Southern Bell arrange to deliver daily weather reports by telephone to over 25,000 farmers across the South beginning June 1. Reports read by Bell operators at a fixed time to households via six plus connections per line, at no cost to farmers.
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United States Weather Bureau
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Weather Bureau
Bell System
South
Southern Bell Company
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Virginia
West Virginia
Grand Trunk Pacific Nears Grain Haulage Expansion
Winnipeg news notes Grand Trunk Pacific and the eastern Grand Trunk will handle the coming grain crop as western lines expand toward Winnipeg. US migration into Canada rises with 110,000 Americans moving last year and over 96 million dollars in goods carried. Construction delays push completion to 1915 with high costs and labor issues amid Asiatic labor importation bans.
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Winnipeg
Man
Grand Trunk Pacific
Grand Trunk
Dominion
Edmonton
Canada
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Fort Ayipisa
Internal Revenue Receipts Highlight April and Year Totals
The May 24 report shows April receipts forming nearly half of total income at 22.0 million dollars. Year to date revenue totals reach 246.6 million with tobacco tax at 8.0 million, spirits at 8.1 million, and beer at 2.0 million. Corporate taxes paid in April amount to about 0.5 million.
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Washington
No Pardon Denied for Morse by President Taft
Special to The Banner. Atlanta May 24. President Taft refused to grant a pardon to Charles W Morse the deposed banker convicted of a felony and confined in federal prison here. Large petitions had been sent from across the country. Morse learned of the denial in his cell as papers were delivered to him in jail.
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Atlanta
Washington
Taft
Banker Morse
Morse
Red River Palo Duro Park Seekers Press Congress
Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi lawmakers press for Palo Duro Canyon to become a national park and reservoir to curb Red River floods. Amarillo and Silverton leaders say the canyon rivals Grand and Yellowstone in beauty and value. Congressman John W. Stephens and Morris Sheppard push bipartisan backing from southern states.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Red River
Wilson
Panhandle
Palo Duro Canyon
Fandall
Armstrong
Swisher
Amarillo
Red River Valley
Great Southwest
Sam
United States
Texas Panhandle
Congress
Jasper N. Haney
Silverton
Cayon City
Tulsa
Hereford
Claude
Clarendon
Canyon City
Canyon
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
Palo Duro National Park Association
South‘west
Farmers’ Congresses
Stockmen's Associations
Palo Duro Park
John W. Stephens
Morris Sheppard
It will be Speaker Holder at the June legislative session
The article notes Speaker Holder will preside when the legislature convenes on the fourth Wednesday in June, signaling the start of the session. The reference centers on leadership and scheduling for the upcoming meeting.
Benzoate of Soda Forbidden in Prussia Food Preservation
A Prussian government report against benzoic acid and sodium benzoate in foods warns these additives pose danger, especially to children and the sick. It argues their use leads to lax safety by manufacturers and emphasizes strict cleanliness if banned. It condemns unsafe preservative practices and urges regulatory action.
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Board of Experts
Prussia
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Last Hanging in Kentucky Planned for Roger Warren
May 24 Frankfort Ky The execution of Roger Warren tomorrow at the state penitentiary may be Kentucky’s last legal hanging under the old method. Warren a Jefferson County prisoner killed another inmate after arriving, with the crime occurring just before the electric chair law took effect.
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Frankfort
Roger Warren
Kentucky
Warren
Jefferson County
State Penitentiary
A M E Conference Opens Annual Session in Newport
The annual session of the New England Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church opened in Newport with Bishop Gaines of Atlanta presiding. The four day gathering began May 24 and will cover church affairs and activities.
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Newport
A. L
Althleth
Easland Conference
The
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Gaines
Atlanta
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Panhandle Reservation
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Ga
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Coca-Cola
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Bureau of Chemistry
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