Fall Fashion Checks and War News Echo Across Town
In a bustling collage of nontopic chatter and distant headlines, a Coty of observations ranges from fashion fads and city noise crusades to wartime rumors and a city court ruling. The piece mentions an anti noise drive in Macon, coverage of German winter quarters, a Zeppelin raid over London, and a Covington driver turning an automobile into a creek, plus a New York sanitary inspection push and a court decision on cotton factor sales.
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Atlanta
Court of Appeals
Leffler & Company
Pearson & Son
Ety Court of Sylvania
Our Finances After the War
The Banner predicts postwar U S monetary surge as railroads, industries, and agriculture in the South expand. Law cites Federal Reserve shifts and currency adjustments. He warns banks and the Treasury must cooperate to stabilize finance as neutrality endures and global trade reshapes prospects.
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South
Bankers of America
Seattle
Law
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Taft Criticizes Wilson Over Philippines and Mexico Policy
Former President Taft attacks the Wilson administration in a California speech, accusing it of poor handling of the Philippines and Mexico. He argues Wilson keeps campaign pledges by training Filipinos for self government and defends Wilson for decisive action in Mexico.
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Taft
Wilson
California
Democratic Party
United States
Mexico
Philippines
German Opinion On Submarine Question Provokes Mixed Reactions
German editorials split over the change in Berlin’s stance after President Wilson’s submarine warning. Some lament yield to U S demands, noting that submarines cannot safely warn and search ships. Others insist Germany will continue warfare against English vessels to force Britain to capitulate, despite assurances aimed at protecting American lives. In the United States attention remains on the torpedoing of the Hesperian, with officials unsure if Germany has broken its word.
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Wilson
United States
Nho
Washington
Germany
An Upbeat Note Amid Mixed Economic Signals
A hopeful column critiques booster rhetoric while warning that current conditions do not warrant it. It cites rising crop yields and strong American dollars contrasted with Europe’s wartime profits, noting the South’s continuing hardship and a recent slide in imports, suggesting cautious optimism amid uneven recovery.
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England
New York
Europe
United
South to reap future wealth as war profits shift inland
The article argues war profits will funnel money to the South as Missouri mule shipments drop and western corn and meat shrink. It predicts a wave of investment, new railroads, cotton mills, port facilities, and colonization projects, creating lasting prosperity and robust business in the region while short-term gains fade. The piece notes farmers will have easier access to cash this fall as cotton, the cash crop, remains profitable despite lower costs and government forecasts.
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Georgia
Missouri
South
Panama Canal
Paying Back the State in Public Education
A Review of Reviews article argues public education should yield definite public service from graduates. After training, a committee should test fitness for voting and citizenship duties, equipping youth for roles from police to fireman, sanitary inspector, and skilled trades through practical, machine-based learning.
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Review of Reviews
Recall of Austro-Hungarian envoy dr dumba sparks diplomatic tensions
The United States demands recall of Austro-Hungarian envoy Dr Dumba after evidence links him to strikes aiding Allied munitions makers. The State Department says relations depend on Austria Hungary's response. further issues loom over Count Von Bernstroff and German ambassador activities. Potential breach of diplomatic ties feared, not war.
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Dr. Dumba
United States
State Department
Austria Hungary
Count von Bernstroff
Inadequate Pay for State Superior Court Judges
Judges of nearly all Superior courts in the state receive three thousand dollars per year, plus aid for expenses. The salary is described as very inadequate in general and in several cases. Clarke county’s judge handles seven counties with two regular sessions yearly per county and additional chamber practice. The circuit role is a year round job and demanding.
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Fae ‘Weetere Pivcett
Walch Clarke County
Call to Raise Judge Charles Brand Salary in Georgia Circuit
The author argues that judicial expenses reduce the judge's pay from the fixed three thousand dollars. A legislature bill is urged to raise the salary to five thousand dollars, noting Judge Brand's efficient work has already saved counties money. The plan seeks fair compensation and improved court efficiency. Short the Western.
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Shculthould
Georgia
Charles 4
Brand
Go Slow As To Mexico War Caution Urged By Editor
The editorial argues against rushing into war with Mexican factions despite border guerrilla activity. It praises the Wilson administration for pursuing a peaceful settlement with South American republics and urges restraint, warning that intervention could cost many lives and vast funds. If peace efforts fail, armed action may be considered later.
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Texas
Wilson
German submarine alarm over unconfirmed liner attack
Reported German submarine fired at an unconfirmed liner carrying American passengers. Darkness hindered clear identification. no sinking or loss of life reported. Calls for definitive facts before judging German assurances and potential diplomatic consequences.
Georgia Faces New Boll Weevil The Unwelcome Guest
Georgia confronts the boll weevil after its arrival from Alabama into South Georgia cotton fields. Farmers have planted earlier maturing cotton and diversified crops to reduce reliance on cotton, aiming to limit damage. Officials warn some harm is likely, but the threat is no longer the terror it once was as preparations intensify.
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Georgia
Alabama
South Georgia
A Blot On The East And The West
A defense of Southern citizens against blanket charges after crimes nationwide. The piece notes assassinations and crimes in Rhode Island New Jersey Indiana Illinois and Chicago, arguing media bias unfairly targets the South while praising law abiding Southern citizenship. It calls for balanced coverage and condemns mob like reactions. It emphasizes unity and respect for law across regions.
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Associated Press
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Indiana
Ilinoiis
Govenor
Murphysboro
Chicago
South
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