Prohibition Debate and Federal Tax Stamps in Georgia
Georgia debates how to enforce liquor laws with federal tax stamps to be issued after January 1 for legal and illegal sellers. Revenue officers and state authorities will cooperate to crack down on unlicensed sale, while prohibitionists oppose a national license. The piece cites views from Chicago papers and notes New York crime coverage as a contrast.
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Carle Sam
Congress Cent
United States Revenue
Georgia
Ilegal Gellery
United States Revenue Officers
Defeated But Not Deceased Democracy Debate in Georgia
The Macon Telegraph and The Constitution clash over Georgia’s democracy as the party’s platform loses sway. The Telegraph regrets the shift while The Constitution urges facing facts. Calls rise that organized democracy in Georgia is no longer supreme and that past leaders and platforms are challenged by current state politics.
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Rome
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Political currents and remarks on reform and oil fortunes
The piece discusses the expansion of elected officials and heightened politics, notes possible New York Sun support for Governor Vardaman, and critiques tax stamps in dry states. It mentions the Farmers Union organizing, Herbert Knox Smith’s study of Standard Oil profits, and a dismissive verdict about John D. Rockefeller as a vigorous, aging figure.
Rich Mas and Verses From Georgia Echo Social Tone
A mosaic of dialect verses and a Telegraph editorial excerpt tracing political loyalties in Georgia. The poems and columns critique wealth, labor, and American hope while The Telegraph pledges to defend the Democratic Party against Tom Watson's populist surge as it weighs local option and national unity.
Hutchenson resigns as editor of Fraternal News
Carl Hutchenson submits his resignation as editor of The Fraternal News due to pressure from his legal responsibilities with the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Mrs. Lollie Belle Wiley, the associate editor, will serve as acting editor until a successor is appointed.
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Hutchenson
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Lollie Belle Wiley
Hutchengson
Judge Grosscup criticizes state powers over interstate traffic
Chicago August 8 Judge Peter B Grosscup of the United States circuit court spoke to the Traffic Club at Exmoor County Club Tuesday night. He faulted state interference with federal authority in interstate traffic saying there is too much federal regulation, rebutting a club member who claimed otherwise. He added that the issue is not the amount of regulation but the character of past regulations.
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Chicago
Peter &. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Exmoor County Club
Triffe Club
Crosscup
Oppose Soft Drink Tax Stirred by Georgia Bottlers’ Chief
Donald A Loyless editor of the Southern Carbonator and Pattler and Georgia Bottlers’ Protective Association secretary urges senators to oppose a 250 tax on soft drinks. He cites existing taxes and argues the levy harms bottlers and retailers, noting Georgia’s leading role in production and high state taxation. He says bottles cannot be prosecuted with bottler names. Over 200 bottlers are lobbying against the bill. Belfast Strike Settled. Diamond Monopoly of the World.
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Southern Carbonator
Pattler
Georgia Bottlers' Protective Association
Loyless
Georgia
Pboettiers
Bills and Bill Makers Move Through Georgia Legislature
The legislature debates local option and prohibition, with Speaker Pro Tem Jackson defending Macon platform alignment while others push bills on anti lobby, fertilizer tax, Adams law restoration, and banking reforms. Lawmakers critique the Capitol elevator as archaic and seek modernization.
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Tom Jackson
Johnson
Jasper
Macon
Georgia
Republican Rally at Turner Tabernacle August 72
Republican State League of Georgia invites public to a mass meeting at Turner Tabernacle on Yonge Street. Addresses by Chairman T M Blodgett Bishop Henry M Turner and doctors Washington of Waycross White of Augusta.
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Henry M Turner
George P Washington
Waycross
Wiliam J White
Augusta
Primary vote consolidation rebuke of secret caucuses in city
The city executive committee met to consolidate Wednesday's primary results. William A Hancock led the ticket for alderman seventh ward. A resolution urged prompt public action by the attorney and officials to carry out the will of the voters, signaling a rebuke to secret caucuses and calling for open, viva voce elections.
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Constitution
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Ftad
William A Hancock
Seventh Ward
Water Ro Brown
Priory Yasterday
Seuil
Eps
Miter
Curtis
Kev
WooMo Pharr
Counci
Frank A Pittman
Rac
Charles Lo Chasewood
Creus
Pittmans
Fire at Howard Normal School Sparks County Coverage
An arson attempt damages Howard Normal School, the county's Negro school led by Professor FH Henderson. The locked, unused building was set ablaze last night between 1 and 2, with splinters found on the sill. The incident follows ongoing opposition to the school and its funding as the county board concentrates Black education funds at this site.
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Howard Normal School
Segre Institution
Cuthbert
FH Henderson
Strike cripples Western Union in Los Angeles
About 65 of 78 Western Union operators in Los Angeles join a spontaneous strike after the discharge of John Ryan. The company moves workers from branches to the main office, enlisting newcomers to restore service while outside operators, all women, remain out. The strike is not union sanctioned.
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Wester Union
Los Angeles
Calif
Western Union
John Ryan
Busl- Teak
Gork
Fir Oly
Offoials
Hanging Ordered For Crimin al Assault Upon White Girl In Cuthbert Ga
A man convicted of criminal assault on a white girl named Burk in southeastern county is to be hanged eight days hence. He spends time in prayer as the death penalty nears, with the date set for one week from today. The case follows a brutal charge and intense local attention.
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Asaault
Cuthbert Ga
Aoadal
Will Price
Burk
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