Prohibition Question May Open Extra Session
Governor Harris may include the Prohibition issue when calling an extra session. The piece surveys highway funding returns, national policy alignments, and tax debates, including Georgia's income tax contributions and the National Education Association's stance on Wilson's policies toward Mexico and Europe. It argues for continued support of higher education and state college agriculture.
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National Educational Association
Wilson
Mexico
Europe
Put All Idlers to Work in Athens This Fall
The article argues that with fall and crop harvests near, idlers in Athens should be forced to work or face city service. It targets unemployed men, including some Black workers, claiming labor shortages will yield remunerative pay and reduce crime by eradicating idle behavior through mandatory employment or public service.
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Athens
Roosevelt Attacks Wilson as War Talk Rises
The piece mocks Theodore Roosevelt for railing against Wilson and the Democratic administration over war talk with Mexico and Germany. It argues nations must consider costs before war, notes chaos in Mexico harming Americans, questions a war with Germany, and ends by stating the people are glad Roosevelt is not president.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Mexico
Germany
United States
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
German Submarine Policy Clarified by Bernstorff Statement
Ambassadors words say Germany will warn ships before submarine attacks and offer a chance to save lives. If the policy aligns with international law, the United States risks fewer clashes with Germany. The forthcoming American response is awaited and seen as a potential diplomatic milestone toward avoiding war.
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Bernstorff
Wilson
Germany
Bernetorff
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Fixing the Tax Rate for the State This Year
The tax rate is being set higher than last year’s 4.5 mills, with figures suggesting a rate near 7 mills to cover expected state expenses. Projections rely on reported tax returns to gauge probable state income and fund ongoing costs.
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Bane Sr
Enocola
Georgia tax rate remains under mill limit despite lower returns
State Tax Commissioner Hart cites the new tax law as the main reason for lower returns this year and the consequent restraint on raising the tax rate. He notes last year’s rate hit five mills, briefly rising to 6.2 mills before the law increased valuations. The slight drop in returns this year barely affects keeping the rate from the five mill cap, with a three to four million dollar drop in logs and taxes.
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Hart
Georgia
Stone Mountain as a Confederate Monument Proposal
A movement to transform Stone Mountain into a monumental Confederate memorial advances with owner Samuel Venable offering to deed the site to the Daughters of the Confederacy. Sculptor Borglum endorses a unique granite monument within a park setting to honor Confederate soldiers and principles, aiming for lasting national significance.
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Stone Mountain
Samuel H. Venable
Daughters of the Confederacy
Borglum
Adjustments After the War
The article argues that peace after the great war will bring new challenges. It discusses potential territorial gains by victors, risks of permanent armed camps, and the difficulty of eradicating militarism. It predicts Europe will shift from war to statecraft as the day of the warrior ends and the day of the statesman dawns.
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Austria
Belgium
France
Russia
Serbia
England
Aalice
Austria-Hungary
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Frace
Alsace- Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
Napoleon
Prussia
Waterloo
Is the German Arm Weakening A WWI era analysis
The piece weighs competing indicators of German and Austrian strength and Allied pressure. It cites past examples of rapid Allied advances and suggests the war’s end depends on sustained German pace, while noting uncertainty about true conditions and the influence of neutral Balkan states on expected outcomes.
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France
Russia
Napoleon
Moscow
Alexander
Balkan
Treasury chief McAdoo pledges gold support for cotton trade
Secretary McAdoo accepts government role to back cotton shipments by placing thirty million dollars in gold with southern reserve banks. The funds will back loans on notes secured by warehouse receipts from national firms, aiding liquidity for the crop marketing effort.
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Altieg
Southern Reserve Banks
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Treasury urges low rate loans to cotton growers in South
The Treasury plans to aid cotton farmers by directing banks in the federal reserve system to loan on insured cotton warehouse receipts at six percent or less. Secretary McAdoo notes banks can rediscount cotton paper at Fed banks to keep resources ample, easing marketing and preventing sacrifice prices.
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Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve
Georgia and Her Convicts
A discussion on Georgia s duty toward convicts, urging humane, productive treatment and reform aimed at building citizenship. Notes many convicts are farm or road workers, with white prisoners capable of other labor. Calls for better facilities, clothing, food, spiritual guidance, and possible extra funding to improve outcomes.
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Georgia
Penitentiary of
Uncle Sam as Haiti government teacher for ten years
The United States plans to govern Haiti for ten years to curb belligerence. It would manage finances, fund current expenses, service foreign loans, and police with American officers, while not ceding Haitian territory. After a decade, power would be returned to Haitians, who would learn revolutions are costly. Similar meddling might occur with Mexico if smaller.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Haiti
Mexico
Backing Up the President in Wartime Policy
An editorial urges Americans to support President Wilson and his advisers amid European conflict. It argues citizens lack inside knowledge and should back the president, noting his integrity, ability, and experience. It stresses bipartisan backing and confidence in his decisions.
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Neasion
United States
Wilson
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