Akerman removal spat in Georgia politics
The Constitution urges Akerman to be replaced as United States district attorney for southern Georgia, arguing he opposes the Democrats and harms party unity. It notes his independent stance, partnership with his brother, and questions the department’s handling of the case amid partisan tensions. The piece links this to broader questions about federal staffing in the South.
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Wilsons
Georgia
Alexander Akerman
United States
Akermans
Akerman
Democratic Party
Savannah
Georg
John Marshall
Washington
Senator West
Pratt
Adams
Felker
Goveror
Walton County
Monroe Ga
J If Felker
J Ho Felker
Slaton
Tndoree
Walton
Georgia Delegation Questioned Over Congressional Appointments
The passage notes that the Northern District’s attorneyship was long ago filled by a Democrat and questions why Akerman remains in the Southern District, suggesting the full details await public presentation in Washington.
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Georgia
Congress
Akerman
Washington
Merger Against Gunmen Urged By Officials Across States
Police Magistrate McAdoo seeks Governor Fishder of New Jersey aid to curb New York gunmen by closing cross state loopholes. The piece argues for a united federal and state approach to restrict sales, reduce crime, and improve reforms, urging governors and legislatures to act.
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McAdoo
New York
Fishder
New Jersey
Jersey
Hoboken
Jersey City
New York City
Georgia
A Modern Lawn Mower Folly in The Moment
In a humorous tale narrated by Walt Mason, a boastful inventor markets a high tech lawn mower to Mrs Curfew and neighbors, prompting a cascade of borrowing woes as the machine travels door to door. The piece lampoons gadget fever and the failure of progress to ease domestic life, ending with a preference for the old wooden lawn mower.
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Turpentine
William the Conqueror
The New Automobiles 1918 and the Great Motor Dilemma
A satirical piece lampoons 1918 car models as obsolete and costly. It contrasts 1916 and 1915 models, noting dwindling ownership, rising living costs, and buyers' mortgage rituals as they anticipate newer releases. The tone mocks consumer culture and the endless churn of automobile innovations.
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Hugh
Pikes Peak
The Duchess of Praslin Murder in Paris 1847
The Duchess of Praslin was murdered by her husband Duke de Choiseul Praslin in Paris after quarrels over a governess. The case sparked riots and an intense public outcry as investigations, confessions, and testimonies unfolded. The duke died by poison after his fate became clear.
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Paris
New York
France
Duc
Fanny
Count Sebastiani
Mlle Teluzy-Desportes
Prassin
Faris
Rue de Faubourg St Honor
Charpentier
Margaret Fedlere
Pasquier
Chamber of Prera
Mile Deluzy
Madame de Prashin
Court of Peers
Duke de Prasle
Luxemburg
Kuding
It Might Be Better by George Matthew Adams
It Might Be Better urges optimism over pessimism reminding readers to start at the head and believe work could be improved. It argues high thinking strengthens the nervous system and increases outward power as one builds confidence.
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George Matthew Adams
One Good Indian Custom From The Nashville Tennessean
An old Indian custom had the orator raise a leg while speaking so that when weariness set in and the uplifted foot came down the speech ended. The piece suggests some Indian customs worth perpetuating.
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Nashville
Politicians head to Atlanta for state race talk
At the Kimball house lobby in Atlanta politicians from across Georgia converge for the state committee meeting. Senators West and Vereen, Judge Langley, and others anticipate decisions on senate and governor bids while Felker gains local endorsements for governor.
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Atlanta
Kimball House
State Executive Committee
W S West
Wimecof
South Georgia
F. M Langley
LaGrange
Slaton
Capitol
W C Vereen
Moultrie
Z HW Clark
Vereen
Clark
Georgia
United States Senate
Senate
Murphy Candler
Railroad Commission
Howdy
Publc
Randolph Anderson
Friends of
Attarne
Felder
Telder
Efficient Housekeeping and Milk Safety Tactics
Domestic Science Lecturer SENRIETTA D GRAVEL calls for vigilant milk sourcing and hygiene. She describes direct dairy delivery, inspector checks, pasteurization, sterilized containers, and the shift to paper bottles to prevent infection and ensure wholesomeness.
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Senrietta D Gravel
Reidy
Paul
Coqing
Byers
Haute
Board of Health
Che Mac
Hall County primary heats up as letters sway church politics
In Gaimesvle Hall County the impending primary sparks activity as a nameless letter warns about church ties to candidates and many parishioners solicit support for favorites. Judges and local figures including Bow and Broyles mingle with voters at rallies amid a flurry of campaign chatter.
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Barge Pluvaett Alyning
Deralb Decatur
Frank Smith
DeKalb County
Smith
Sarge Plunkett
Alonzo Fieti
Beme
Keng
J H Goss
Papt Lindsey
Hadl
Hall County
Bela Christians
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