Fulton County voters urged to support Madison Bell for Solicitor General
A Fulton County letter from Atlanta Bar members endorses Madison Bell for Solicitor General of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. The unsigned appeal notes Bell's decade of law practice in the county and his presumed ability, energy, and integrity to faithfully serve if elected, listing numerous signatories including Morris Brandon and Benj. Z. Phillips.
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Fulton County
Atlanta
Madison Bell
Myr
Bell
Adamson Wins In Canal Contest
Washington August 17 Representative Adamson of Georgia, author of the original bill for opening and operating the Panama Canal, has won. The conference adopted all major provisions except free tolls for American vessels in foreign trade. Taft and Stimson statements backed free tolls, while Adamson maintained opposition. The bill creates a canal zone court with admiralty jurisdiction.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Adamson
Georgia
Panama Canal
Uas
Conference Committee
Taft
Congress
Stimson
War Department
House
Senate
Constitution
United States
Stevens
Minnesota
Canal
Not Bibical Verse Sunday Lesson Sparks Confusion
A Sunday school teacher reviewed Bible verses with a young class when a 9 year old, signaling for attention, replied in a puzzled mix up. He said I love my wife, but oh, you kid as the teacher sought another verse about fore. The moment mixed humor with a lesson on proper verse recall.
Pay and Promise From Judge Willis Then
In a courtroom exchange Judge Willis questions whether an investment that pays over 6 percent is legitimate. Gillis counters that a rate over 6 percent is possible, but questions a promise to pay over 6 percent.
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Judge. Willis
Gate
Gillis
No Need For Hysteria Over City's Finances
Councilman Harvey Hatcher states no cause for alarm after a conference with the finance committee. An additional 4100 is found, but only 2800 will be available before October due to a 1900 hole in the street fund. Wards show varied expenditures versus appropriations, with possible withdrawal of special street funds and the 15000 cyclorama building appropriation to cover emergencies, prompting expected protests.
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Harvey Hatcher
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Seventh Ward
Eighth Ward
Ninth Ward
Tenth Ward
Finance Committee
Park Commission
Crisp Leading in Third District Race in Georgia
Americus Ga August 17 Special The congressional race in the Third District nears end as Charles R Crisp John Mercer and Emmet Shaw stay in their localities two days longer Crisp holds an estimated district lead around 2600 with friends predicting eleven of fifteen counties For Sumter fourway legislative contest Nesbit Wheatley Ferguson and former Senator Sheppard compete for two seats in the house with results uncertain.
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Americus
Charles R. Crisp
John Mercer
Emmet Shaw
Crisp
Eugenius Nesbit
Crawford Wheatley
John T. Ferguson
J. E. Sheppard
Sumter
Embracing Opportunity. iFrom Judge
A fragmentary verse piece mocks suffragette plots to gain political office and challenge male authority. The irregular quatrain voices a debate over women in power and the awkward task men face in sharing control. The original voice hints at social tension surrounding suffrage.
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iFrom
Natural Hesitation in College Grad's Career Choice
A reflective dialogue shows a college graduate questioning career timing after parental support. The girl laments waiting for others to select her path, while contemplating independence and purpose beyond academia.
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Taruk wuUe
Griffin men indicted for murder in Griffin Georgia
The grand jury returned true bills against J. M. Bassett and W. T. Jones for the murder of Charlie Roberts a negro killed at his home near Griffin. Mrs Roberts had sworn warrants but Bassett and Jones were exonerated in a preliminary trial and will seek bail before Judge Durress in Jackson next week. A timid tradesman. Clock drummer joke about alarm clocks.
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Griffin
J. M. Bassett
W. T. Jones
Charlie Roberts
Bassett
Jones
Durless
Jackson
City promises fade as alderman’s treasury blamed
In a heated exchange, Joe notes the alderman halted promises to constituents while Dough accuses Heeili of prevarication in the treasury, signaling a clash over fiscal trust and political accountability.
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Joe
Dough
Dough—Heeili
Reed National Detective Agency Granted Local Permit
A committee of the board of police commissioners recommended granting E. Q O. Myers a permit to establish a local Reed National Detective agency. Conditions include no divorce cases, no labor disputes, and ongoing board enforcement. The firm is noted for its role in the Blease-Welder controversy.
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E. Q O. Myers
Reed National Detective Agency
Board of Police Commissioners
Carolina
Miss Farris Stagg Drowned at Tampa Bay
Rome, August 17. Miss Farris Stagg formerly of Lindale was drowned yesterday at Tampa Fl while bathing with friends. News reached Rome last night and relatives left immediately to attend the obsequies.
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Rome
Farris Stagg
Lindale
Tampa
Fila
Alexander Campaign Notes Claim Georgia Legislature Support
Campaign notes from Hooper Alexander's camp rebut alleged Slaton backing and pledge to Hall. Officials claim 69 percent of the Georgia House favored Alexander. push for Western and Atlantic railway extension cited as key policy. Fund details show 117 supporters contributing up to $100 totaling $8987 with small pledges forthcoming and a few anonymous donors.
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Hooper Alexander
Slatenay
Georgia
Alexander
Slaton
Hall
Mr. Slaton
Anti-Saloon League
Western and Atlantic Railway
Senator Slaton
McKinney
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce Formed
Huntsville Alabama August 17 The Huntsville Chamber of Commerce was organized last night with about 150 business and professional men. W I Wellman was made temporary chairman and authorized to appoint a five member committee to nominate twelve executive members. Executive committeemen were named to choose a president secretary and treasurer and report at the next meeting. The group begins with strong enthusiasm and pledges to a full year and a monthly $1 dues.
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Huntsville
Ala
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
Elks' Lodge
W. I. Wellman
Conference With Taft on Tariff Legislation
Washington August 17 Senator Newlands proposed a joint congressional committee to confer with President Taft on tariff legislation. The plan passed a vote amid debate with Lodge opposing as unconstitutional while Root urged broader reforms to align executive and legislative powers.
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Washington
Newlands
Taft
Lodge
Root
Watson Gray dispute denied by both men
Atlanta papers front page the clash between Watson and Gray over a rear contact. Gray says a slight rear jar occurred as Watson approached, but he paid no heed. Watson replies the matter is not of sufficient importance to notice. Both men return home to Thomson and Savannah.
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Atlanta
Thomas Ke, Watson
Joseph Keigh
Watson
Mr. Gray
Mr Gray
Mr. Watson
Thomson
Savannah
Constitution
House votes down two battleships plan in naval bill
Washington reports the House rejected, 150 to 79, Rep Foss's two battleships amendment in the naval appropriation bill. The measure goes back to conference with tacit approval of a one-battleship compromise as Democrats bolt and Republicans split. Several named lawmakers from Massachusetts to Rhode Island broke with party lines.
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Representative Foss
Hillnots
Reepublican
Senate
Eigh
Perge
Illinois
Reblican
Murray
Curley
Massachusetts
Hamill
Kinkead
New Jersey
Lee
Vennsylvania
Meyer
New York
O’shauncesy
Rhode Island
Reilly
Connecticut
Farr
Pennsylvania
Cannon
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Chas. D. McKinney
E. F. Childress
J- L. Anderson
Hugh M. Scott
T. P. Westmoreland
Winfield P. Jones
C. T. Ladson
J. Carroll Payne
E. V. Carter
J. K. Hines
Ed T. Brown
W. A. Bachelor
R. H. Harris
Paul S. Ethridge
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C. J. Simmons
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Ronald Ransom
Sam’ D. Hewlett
Spencer R. Atkinson
H. C. Peeples
Clifford L. Anderson
E. V. Carter, Jr
Walter R. Brown
E. A. Angier
B. W. Tye
Marcus P. McWhorter
Lewis W. Thomas
Gordon F. Mitchell
P. F. Smith
J. A. Watson, Jr
W. W. Tindall
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H. M. Patty
Jac. Y. Smith
R. F. Gilliam
H. C. Holbrook
W. O. Wilson
E. L. Douglas
H. A. Ethridge
C. Jr. Haden
Arthur Thurman
W. B. Moore
J. W. Cox
K. E. Wilson
F. M. Hughes
Ebb P. Upshaw
A. H. Bancker
W. J. Tilson
Jerome Moore
W. W. Gaines
Wm. M. Smith
Walter A. Sims
E. Sims
C. A. Stokes
Thomas B. Brown
Chas. G. Wilson
A. W. White
W. O. Mitchell
W. Carroll Latimer
J. Caleb Clarke
T. C. Hathcock
E. A. Neely
Chas. H. Cox
T. W. Rucker
Chas. R. Clark, Jr
Hudson Moore
W. A. James
J. K. Jordan
C. W. Underwood
Hughes Spalding
H. L. Graves
Walter R. Daley
M. E. Downell
Edw. S. Croft
F. E. Radensleben
G. S. Peck
E. E. Pomeroy
Jas. L. Key
J. L. Cobb
H. B. Troutman
Paul E. Johnson
Leonard Haas
Thomas L. Bishop
Jack B. Stewart
H. L. Luttrell
W. H. Terrell
J. F. Golightly
Alonzo Field
Lavender R. Ray
W. H. Lewis
T. A. Hammond
David H. Keefer
J. M. Wood
Leo Sudderth
Walter C. Hendrix
W. S. Dillon
B. L. Milling
W. C. Cousins
C. L. Pettigrew
L. F. Pettigrew
Fred Shrimper
Daniel MacDougald
TC. J. Moore
C. B. Reynolds
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Mercer
Shaw
Schmidt
Mit All Dem
Gordon
Ranger
Eddis Lewis
Gordon County
Ed B. Jewls
Detective Agency
Reed
Lexander
Messrs. Slaton
Mr. Alexander
Monroe
Social Circle
Covington
Carrollton
Hon
Y. M. Hughes
Toccoa
Gainesville
Jefferson
L. J. Steele
Decatur
Kirkwood
Chamblee
Dunwoody
Thomasa H. Goodwin
At Tanta
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Mary Harria Armour
Fran. W. W. Lambdin
Ware
Blackshear
Thomasville
Chamber OF Commerce
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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