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Taft vetoes tariff bills face override by House
Analysis of Taft vetoes on wool and steel tariff revisions and the House override vote. It notes 173 to 83 steel bill passage with 131 dodging, critiques Republican stances, and argues the veto blocks relief from high prices despite cross-party demand for reductions. It cites Minority Leader Underwood’s harsh critique and political implications.
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Wording of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty on canal privileges
Reader seeks the exact clause from the 1901 Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The provision states the canal shall be free and open to vessels of commerce and war of all nations observing the rules on terms of entire equality, with no discrimination. Debate centers on whether all nations includes the United States. editors argue against exceptions to avoid repudiating treaty obligations.
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W. R. Doster
Atlanta
United States
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Hague Tribunal
New Class of Electors and a Bulldog Voter
A West Virginia election saw a bulldog allegedly cast a vote for congress, prompting questions about voter eligibility and election procedures. Congress slowed its probe, choosing not to unseat the claimant, while Virginia women prepare to weigh in on franchise expansion where a canine already voted.
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Congress
Virginia
Appetite worth: New Yorker pays 220000 for recovery
A wealthy New Yorker reportedly paid 220000 to Johns Hopkins Hospital to restore his appetite, a record price in the so called appetite market. The tale playfully weighs wealth against bodily loss and notes such a sum reflects only rare, extraordinary value.
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New Yorker
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
John D. Rockefeller
The Value and Cost of Appetite in a Market World
A reflective piece argues that appetite is a property worth $220,000 in market terms, with many cashing in their appetites for far less. It warns that recovering lost appetite costs more than preserving it, stressing conservation to avoid large dividend losses from its destruction.
Georgia Words and Humor Echo From Shifting Times
A collage of Georgia themes and voices confront economic strain and seasonal life. Poems and quips poke at ten-dollar bills and moonshine laws while celebrating fall’s arrival and rural gatherings. The mock editor’s quip about a poet adds a wry glance at literary gossip.
Sanitarium Provided for Oklahoma Indians
Washington reports the house Indian affairs committee favorably empowered the secretary of the interior to set aside four unallotted sections in Oklahoma for a tuberculosis sanitarium. The Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians are to build and operate the hospital themselves.
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Washington
House| Indian Affairs Committees
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Letters From People Eulogizes Senator Bacon
In a Constitution editorials tribute Perry M. De Leon praises Senator Bacon for long service and effectiveness in the Senate. He argues Bacon is unmatched among Georgia’s public men since the war and that his re-election honors the state and its progress. The piece lauds Bacon’s constructive influence and criticizes earlier leaders for sectionalism.
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Bacon
Georgia
Senate
Washington
Nuatrious Hill
Perry M. DE Leon
Birthday celebration at Athens theater for children
In Athens on August 16 Colonel M. G. Michael invited every child in town to a matinee of movies and vaudeville at the old colonial opera house. About a thousand youngsters attended while only twenty adults were present. He also sent a check to Atlanta's orphanage and arranged bus rides for the orphans to see the show.
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Athens
M. G. Michael
Michael
Atlanta
Wife Begs Husband Not To Kill Burglar In Macon
Macon Georgia August 16 special report describes C E Odom awaiting a burglar who tried to enter through a window. His wife pleaded to spare the intruder to avoid bloodshed and due to a sick family member. The burglar escaped after struggling with Odom.
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C. E. Odom
Cherry Street
Mr. Odom
Jackson Exonerated By Justice Ridley
The case against Judge Robert R. Jackson of Gober and Jackson for retaining jewels from a trunk robbery was settled out of court. Justice J. B. Ridley exonerated Jackson, finding Gober & Jackson performed services under an agreement justifying holding the jewels pending fee payment. Costs were awarded to the Jewelers' Protective Association, which also paid Gober & Jackson a $100 fee.
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Robert R. Jackson
Gober & Jackson
Jackson
J. B. Ridley
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Jewelers’ Protective Association
Rocking Chair for Century in One Georgia Family
Rome Ga August 16 Special Alderman Luke McDonald owns a family rocking chair nearly a hundred years old now in use by his kin. The chair was given to him by Squire McCurdy during a visit to the old home, and the elder McDonald’s father bought it in 1863.
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Luke McDonald
Isone Mountain
Squire McCurdy
McDonald
Remembered tragedy from a buggy crash in Bremen Georgia
Bremen Ga August 16 Special Johnny Chance who was seriously injured Tuesday when thrown from a buggy by a runaway horse has regained consciousness but has no recollection of the event nor of going to or being in Powden that day. Chance suffered a crushed head and though conscious grave fears are held for his recovery.
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Bremen
Johnny Chance
Powden
Chance
Virginia Alumni to Name Men for Scholarships
The Atlanta Alumni association of the University of Virginia will meet at 5 30 this afternoon at the University club. Nominations will be made for incumbents of two scholarships the association is entitled to give and all members are urged to attend.
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Atlanta Alumni Association
University of Virginia
University Club
Railway Postal Clerks Meet This Afternoon At Railroad YC A
Railway postal clerks plan an important meeting to discuss organization. The session is set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association hall. All members are urged to attend for decisive action.
Italian Killed by Car In Upper Bronx Feast Scene
In New York, 1200 Italian celebrants kneel around the body of Frank Rimoli after a street car fatally struck him near Jerome Avenue following an open air feast. Conductor cites fare dispute as Rimoli reportedly jumped aboard from the wrong side.
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Bronx
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Rimolt
Reform Councilman Resigns Admitting A Life Of Crime
William Burke elected on reform ticket resigns after admitting a criminal career spanning Boston New York and Chicago. He details thefts pickpocketing safebreaking and yegg work before conviction in 1896 and release to start a wood carving cigar business in Philadelphia in 1907. He claims reform since leaving Charlestown prison.
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William Burke
Benjamin H. Tripp
Massachusetts
Boston
New York
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Kansas City
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Charlestown
Woman Takes Stump to Get Women Votes for Wilson
San Francisco, August 16. Mrs. Gertrude Atherton urged California’s newly enfranchised women to vote for Woodrow Wilson. She compared Roosevelt unfavorably to Wilson, praising Wilson’s self control and arguing suffrage should be demonstrated to him by voters. She noted Roosevelt’s push for suffrage and Wilson’s opposition as honest. She also warned that socialism was gaining popularity in New York.
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San Francisco
Gertrude Atherton
California
Woodrow Wilson
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Roosevelt
Atherton
Charlotte Bronte
Rochester
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Wonder-Worker Heals the Sick of Sale City
Sale City Georgia August 16 special J W Bennett claims divine healing power after years as a blacksmith He was arraigned for practicing medicine without license yet used no medicine and took no pay Several patients reported relief including a dog said revived after Bennett touched it His clinic at his home draws men women and children from Colquitt and Mitchell while many doubt his power and plead for help
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J. W.bennett
City Court of
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Mitchell
Henry Jones
Pr. Bennett
Numbers
Elections Announced by the University Club
The University Club announces the election of several gentlemen at the August meeting. Names include Hughes Roberts, Billard Spalding, W. E. Roberts, Logan Bleckley, Frederick Johnston, O. H. Bloodworth Jr, J. W. Overstreet, A. Rayle, T. Boole Maynard, William Love, and J. M. Hazelhurst, with listed education and affiliations from Emory, Mercer, University of Georgia, UNC, Johns Hopkins, Tulane, and other institutions.
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Hughes Roberts
Atlanta Law School
L. J. Leonard
Emory College
Billllard Spalding
B.L
University of Georgia
W. E. Roberts
Fiercer University
Logan Bleckley
Georgia Blate Court of
J Frank Beck Heads Piedmont Orchard Co
At the annual meeting Piedmont Orchard Co elected officers J Frank Beck president Frank E Callaway vice president O S Smst secretary and James J Ragan treasurer The company owns 2000 acres in Kindersham county near Clarksville with 49000 trees planted An expert superintendent leads the orchards Local directors include Arnold Broyles John M McCullough J BR Morrie and CG A Tappan
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J. Frank Beck
Frank E. Callaway
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Smst
James J. Ragan
Kindersham County
Clarksville
Arnold Broyles
John M. McCullough
J. BR. Morrie
CG. A. Tappan
First Woman to Die in Virginia Electric Chair
Richmond Va August 16 Virginie Christian a negress the first woman to be put to death in the electric chair in Virginia was executed early today. She was convicted of murdering her employer Mrs Ida Be lote at Hampton last March.
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Virginia
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Virginia Belote
Hampton
Carter Twins Celebrate 79th Birthday at Echols County Home
John A Carter and James S Carter of Echols county marked their seventy-ninth birthday at the Carter home on August 12. Nearly 100 descendants relatives and friends attended the event. The brothers noted for their height about seven feet each received many valuable and useful gifts. The Messia Carter and their wives are Echols county pioneers who have lived there most of their lives.
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Decatur High School selects faculty and announces enrollment
The Decatur High School faculty is named with K. E. Treadwell as superintendent and math instructor, G. M. Wilson as principal and English history instructor, and Henry Bedinger as science and Latin instructor. Projected attendance is fifty to seventy pupils from Decatur and neighboring communities. Admission cards must be requested from Superintendent Treadwell. Tuition is free in eighth grade, $3 per month in ninth, and $8.50 in tenth with non-residents charged $4.
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K. E. Treadwell
G. M. Wison
Henry Bedinger
Decatur
Eastlake
Clarkston
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Treadwell
Albany to start work on new depot immediately
Albany Ga August 16 Special. The railroad commission has authorized the Albany Terminal company to save 110000 on bonds for a new union passenger station. Work will begin immediately amid widespread relief at finally addressing Albany’s long standing need. Plans completed earlier call for a station sized to meet future demand for many years.
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Railroad Commission
Albany Terminal Company
Burial of Boy Who Feared Tuberculosis
Athens Ga August 16 Special The funeral of Willie Poss the lad who feared he would die from tuberculosis shot himself yesterday at his father's home near Athens will be held Saturday morning. Four double fist cousins will act as pallbearers tomorrow when the body is laid to rest beside his mother in the family burying ground near the residence.
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Athens
Willie Poss
Georgia artist to paint General Evans portrait at state capital
Mrs J R Gregory, noted Georgia artist, will paint General Clement A Evans portrait for the state capital. Eight portraits will hang as the joint house and senate committee awarded the contract. Work to begin immediately. An error credited the award to Mrs Edwards.
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Georgia
Clement A. Evans
House
Senate
Gregory
Mias Edwards
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