Notice to Subscribers and Georgia Road Law Debate
A mixed 1910 column covers subscriber notices from the Constitution Publishing Co Atlanta and comments on reform, mythology, local incidents, and a sweeping Georgia road land condemnation bill. It notes county officials, landowners and the press working together to advance road improvements statewide. Paragraphs reference Bold figures, politics, and public works while touching on national anecdotes.
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Georgia
South
The South's Cotton Monopoly Remains Secure
Consul E Haldeman Dennison reports to the state department from Bombay that southern farmers still hold a near total monopoly on cotton for world civilization. Egyptian and exotic cotton varieties fail in India, the famed cotton tree never materializes, and Indian growers rely on native staples. Experts urge reducing acreage while boosting yield per acre to cut costs, reinforcing the souths enduring dominance.
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State Department
Bombay
E. Haldeman Dennison
Dennison
Georgia Peach Growers Celebrate Trade Excellence
The Georgia Fruit Exchange marked the end of its second year with President I Murph declaring the venture a success. The season broke records, profits rise for orchardists, and the organization’s science based marketing stabilized Georgia peaches after years of chaotic selling. The Constitution fueled the drive for cooperation, leading to a lasting framework now praised for safeguarding the state’s key agricultural asset.
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Georgia Fruit Exchange
I . Murph
Georgia
Tne
I M Fileming
Handling Would Be Assassins and The Law's Penalties
A discussion on whether would be assassins like Gallagher should face ordinary murder charges or special procedures. The piece weighs prevention, mental state, and the implyed need for impartial capital punishment, arguing for consistent enforcement to curb homicidal mania and protect public safety.
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Gallagher
Gaynor
Providence
World Conservation Postponed
The Roosevelt program for worldwide conservation stalls as governments resist immediate cooperation. Advocates insist the world movement can only be temporarily halted and expect renewed interest as conservation sentiment grows, noting existing progress in some nations and anticipated future urgency.
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Friends of Conservation
Roosevelt
State Department
Sweet dream of peace and socialist strike theory
A Milwaukee socialist leader Victor Berger is described as dreaming of peace in war times. The piece argues socialists might strike to halt war, tying up railroads and soldiers, questioning the viability and prudence of such tactics in national defense. It notes Berger claims 2,500,000 socialists in France and Germany, and critiques the idea as discrediting the broader socialist program.
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Abou Ben Adhem
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Socialist Party
Berger
France
Germany
Aldrich to the Rescue in Tariff Debate
Senator Aldrich plans a personal vindication to answer charges by Senator Bristow over tariff schedule manipulation. The move risks widening GOP splits, aiding insurgent leaders like La Follette, and fueling Democratic prospects as infighting grows beyond Iowa and Kansas.
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Bristow
Kansas
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Republican Party
Aldach
Speaker Cannon
Uncle Joe
Iowa
la Follatte
GOP
State Press On Governor's Race They Are Plentiful
A mosaic of editorials from Georgia papers on Governor Brown and Hoke Smith. The clippings praise Brown’s past record while criticizing Smith and discuss campaign tactics, taxes, education, factionalism, and implied voter alignment across counties and towns. The overall tone favors Brown.
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Sandersville
Georgia
Hon Hoke Smith
Donaldsonville
Smith
Brown
Hell Esther
Georgina
Hamilton Journal
Little Joe
Hoke Smith
Bartow Tribune
Joseph M Brown
Smiths
South
Senate
United States
Mr Smith
Georgia Masons Protest Russian Jewish Rights Abuse
Athens Ga August 11 Special An unusual resolution adopted by the eighth district Masons denounces oppression and inhuman treatment of Russian Jews calling for world powers to act while avoiding political entanglements The resolution urges publication in local newspapers and other Masonic bodies to follow suit signed by Masons Trourman Berry Mosely and Micha.
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Athens
Eighth District
Georgia
Rusaia
M Trourman
Berry T Mosely
Mar Micha
Greeks Seek Court Charter for Argos Club in Atlanta
Prominent Greek residents in Atlanta apply for a charter for the Argos Club to foster social contact and good fellowship without capital stock. The petition names James Handjarss Nick Chronea Vic tor George Jim Brown Jim Backar and Victor Brown. Land Deal Suit Targets Kicklighter Over 72 Acres Sold to Government. Floyd seeks $5000 damages and injunction to halt payment of $26,000 amid alleged profit-sharing dispute. Judge Pendleton sets August 20 for case.
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Atlanta
Argos Club
James Handjarss
Nick Chronea
Victor George
Jim Brown
Jim Backar
Victor Brown
Gettion
Turner
Fulton County
United States
James Floyd
Hho Kickighter
Kicklighter
Floyd
Ashford
Oj Daniel of
Griffin
Pendleton
Cape
Grasshoppers Infest Bibb County Farms in Bibb County
Grasshoppers plague Bibb County farms as Prof A Lewis arrives with entomology help. Chemical poisons and blue smoke used to combat swarms covering acres, destroying crops including young corn. George Riley and WN Mansfield report severe damage. likened to earlier Missouri outbreak.
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Macon
State Department of Entomology
A . Lewis
Bibb
Coor
Legis
George Riley
WN. Mansfield
Mia Bouri
Pleaded for Mercy As She Was Shot Dead
Anniston Alabama report on Leo Gilbert who shot and killed Willie Graham while she pleaded for mercy. Gilbert was captured hours later and held without bail after a preliminary murder hearing. Leo Graham, also shot, will recover though he could not attend court.
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Anniston
Ala
Leo Gilbert
Willie Graham
Anothar
Leo Graham
Adams Announces for State Senate
Senator George W Adams, veteran in the district and county legislatures, announces for state senate. He is regarded as well known statewide and has held important committee appointments this term and authored the Adams labor contract law.
Returns of Putnam show marked increase in ten years
Eatonton Ga August 11 Special The tax digest of Putnam county this year shows a marked increase over that of 1909 Taxable property is 9383246 Poll tax shows an increase of 110 Putnam during the past ten years has rapidly forged forward financially and it is believed the census of 1910 will show large population gain for Eatonton and Putnam.
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Eatonton
Putnam County
Putnam
Three Atlanta Men Struck by Train in Wilowdal Crossing
Three men riding in a wagon were struck by a Western and Atlantic train near the Wilowdal crossing seven miles north of Dalton. John Elmore suffered a dislocated hip and spinal injuries while Albert Clark endured internal injuries and other men were bruised and shaken. All were from Atlanta and had been traveling for patent medicine. The mule died instantly and the injured were rushed back to Dalton.
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Dalton
Wilowdal
Crossing
John Elmore
Albert Clark
Jeas Johnson
Trigpot
Auanta
Here
Floyd Rifles Hold Annual Reunion in Macon
Ex members of the Floyd Rifles gathered at North Highlands for the annual reunion at noon. Many ex members and friends attended the barbecue and speeches. Police Lt. Champ Drew and local members received thanks for efforts, with Captain John L. Hardeman as chief speaker.
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Macon
Floyd Rifles
North Highlands
Champ Drew
Cheater Jones
Jones
Hearing for Mortons in Macon On Hand Troops Aid Sheriff
Macon Ga August 11 Special Captain M B M Thurman and the Floyd Rifles will be in Grays tomorrow morning to assist Sheriff Brooks in maintaining order during the commitment trials of Toi Sam and Luther Morton. The hearing starts at 9 o clock before Justice Fatter and will include all three men. They may elect to present their case at once to finish in a day. Attorney General Dne Portia will prosecute for the killing of Steve and Morris Ethridge.
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Macon
M BM. Thurman
Floyd Rifles
Grays
Brooks
Toi Sam
Luther Morton
Fatter Ang Witl
Dne Portia
Steve
Morris Ethridge
All Day Rally in Smiths Interest Planned in Covington
A Hoke Smith Club meeting in Covington discussed an all day rally to boost Smith’s campaign. About fifty attended as speeches were given by ten carmen, with Judge Lawson named as principal speaker. Special trains will run to bring supporters to the city for the Friday August 39 event. Approximate turnout noted at nearby Appling and Columbian county events.
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Macon
Hon Hoke Smith
Brown
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