Political chatter and notices from the Constitution
A fragmented column featuring political jabs and notices from the Constitution Publishing Co with references to Congress, Roosevelt, Taft, Bryan, Senator Tillman, Addicks and Hanna. It notes personnel at the Bureau of Consultonies, local city collectors, and cautions readers about paying proper solicitors. The piece alludes to world events, economics, and local promotions tied to the World’s Fair.
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Bureau of Consultonies
Colorado
4Th
N. W
J. K. Ohl
F.R Verber
C. Donnall
W. W Blackburn
Bee
Moore
J. R Carour
James T Carter
Claud
A. A. Virgin
Constitution Publishing CO
Bring the Canal Treaty to a Vote
The essay urges Democrats to allow a vote on the Panama canal treaty. It argues the canal is vital for national progress, attacks opposition from railroad interests, and notes Anti Imperialist League support for avoiding a party split. It frames Panama as a fact and warns against delaying ratification to appease opponents.
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Irving Winslow
New England Anti-Imperialist League
Eostop
Camgreasman Lucking
Michigan
Lewis Cass Club
Winslow
Georgia
Panama Canal
Panama
Colombia
Mr. Winslow
Lacking
Anti Imperialist League
Anti-Imperialist League
Trme
Pana- Wa
Nicaragua
Bogota
Republic of Panama
American Review of Reviews
Albert Shaw
Panama Republic
Senate
Democrata
Red China, Not Yellow, in Philippine Map Controversy
A prominent American newspaper is denounced for pro Russia propaganda usage of a map showing the Philippines painted red, arguing the claim inflames anti Japanese sentiment. The piece praises US friendship with Japan while condemning sensationalist panic and notes Taft’s Philippines policy favoring Filipino interests.
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Japan
Philippines
Formosa
United States
Dai Nippon
United States of America
Wwell
Taft immigration stance sparks U S Chinese policy debate
The piece discusses American support for restricting Chinese immigration to protect job opportunities, praising Taft on the issue. It also covers Georgia politics, Governor Terrell’s anticipated reelection, and criticism of a mileage appropriation linked to a broader critique of the administration’s recess appointment theory and Republican lawmakers’ stance.
Bank Cashier a Fugitive in $21000 Embezzlement
Altamont Missouri February 2 a warrant sworn for Lee DeFord cashier of the Bank of Altamont charged with embezzling 21000 of bank funds he fled the city before service The bank named John Meade temporary receiver DeFord 30 years old believed to have lost the money in speculation
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Altamont
Lee DeFord
Bank of Altamont
John Meade
We- Ford
The Bright Days Come In Country Rhythms and Jokes
A patchwork of doggerel and verse from a rural Georgia mood features songs about the coming bright days, bells and hallelujahs, and cheerful lines about sunshine. It mixes comic quips about a Georgia moonshiner and cotton bales with light poems and lines from local poets, highlighting rural life and optimism.
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Dezert Plaine
Georgia
Talks About Atlanta in Regional Papers Echoes
A mosaic of city pride and speculation about Atlanta including poultry show buzz, university bids, and upcoming Presbyterian plan. Reports note Atlanta’s convention magnetism, rail access, hospitality, and growing population projections for the decade ahead.
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Augusta Herald
Allanta
Albany Herald
Atlanta
Presbyterian University
Brunswick News
Jacksonville
Cotton Up to Stay Says Expert Brown in New Orleans
New Orleans February 2. Expert Brown declares cotton prices will stay at 16 cents or higher and may rise further, possibly to 20 cents before next harvest. He cites shrinking visible supply, overestimated production, and strong consumer buying, predicting New Orleans will remain the permanent master of the cotton market and price leader.
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W. P. Brown
Brown
Ea Big Syndicate
Asia
Minor
Reve
Ion
South
Ags
New Orleans
Gary
Saly
Anan
Lee J. Langley
Vote on Liquor Comes Tuesday
Jackson Mississippi February 2 Special The lower house has set next Tuesday as the first voting date on amendments for constitutional prohibition. Both factions mount large lobbying efforts. The senate passed a bill to prohibit non members from wearing secret society emblems. The senate confirmed the state board of dental examiners and state board of pharmacy appointed by Governor Varaman.
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Jackson
Miss
Senate
State Board of Denital Examiners
State Board of Pharmacy
Vardaman
Cartersville Praise for Judge Fite and Solicitor Maddox
The News and Courant of Cartersville lauds Judge A W Fite and Solicitor M F Maddox for an efficient January term of the superior court. It notes the nine days spent clearing heavy docket items, a 60 percent reduction in court expenses, and improved court efficiency while maintaining firm, courteous proceedings.
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Cartersville
Bite
Maddox
News and Courant
Fite
Superior Court
W Fite
Georgia
Cherokees Circuit
Large Barn Burned in Monticello Fire
Monticello Georgia February 2 A large barn owned by E H Jordan was destroyed by fire scattering hay fodder and grain. The fate of the live stock is unknown and the loss is about 1000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
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Monticello
H. Jordan
Doris Elected Mayor of Hogansville Georgia
Hogansville residents met on February 2 as the city council took oaths of office. Officers sworn in include A. Park as mayor W. C. Matterk and C. J. Matthews as marshal. Salaries were fixed at the same level as last year.
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Doris
Hogansville
N61
Grsetea
Ss. A. Park
W. C. Matterk
C. J. Matthews
Phipps Succeeds Rockefeller as Director at U S Steel
New York February 2 The United States Steel Corporation directors adopted John D Rockefeller's resolution and elected Thomas B Blibos of Pittsburgh to fill the vacancy.
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Phipps
Rockefeller
New York
United States Steel Corporation
John D.kefeller
Thomas B. Blibos
Pitsbure
Valdosta Girl Fatally Burned
Miss Mary Hancock, about eighteen, of Remerton two miles north of Valdosta, was badly burned while attempting to kindle a fire with kerosene. She poured the oil into the stove, it flashed up and ignited her dress, burning her clothing from her body and causing likely fatal injuries. Her father is Martin Hancock of Tifton, Ga.
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Valdosta
Mary Hatcock
Remerton
Miss Hancock
Martin Hancock
Tifton
Bible conference opens with Dr Peffer sermon in Gainesville
Gainesville February 2. The National Bible conference opened with Bible Instructions by Dr J E Peffer of Philadelphia on the Holy Trinity. Dr Brown spoke on the book of Levi and Dr Blackstone addressed the afternoon session on Israel as the center of the Gas Plan. The exercises were well attended.
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Peffer
Gainesville
Flas
J E Peffer
Philadelphia
Brown
Levi Dlaus
Blackstone
Israel
American Soldiers Leave Cuba Move From Santiago
The Sumner transport sailed from Santiago de Cuba today carrying the Seventeenth and Nineteenth batteries of artillery. Cuban artillery trained by American officers at Havana arrived Sunday and has occupied Purita Gorda and Locas forts. Transfer of authority occurred without ceremony.
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Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Sumner
Havana
Purita Gorda
Locas
Clemency Granted in Cuban Congressman Case
Havana reports clemency reduced six year sentence for Congressman Corong editor of El Cubano Libre. He was convicted of killing Senor Yaer editor of La Republica in January 1903. New sentence four years imprisonment and $4,000 payment to secure heirs.
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Havana
Supreme Court
Corong
el Cubano Libre
Santiagd
Elling Senor Yaer
la Republica
Harris Returns to The Atlanta Constitution as Editorial Writer
The Atlanta Constitution resumes Joel Chandler Harris on its editorial staff, a popular southern writer whose return pleases readers nationwide. Reports from Piedmont, Bartow, and Austin praised Harris's ongoing role and brightened the paper’s appeal with his portrayal of southern sentiment.
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Gawkinsville News
Atlanta Constitution
Joel Chandler Harris
Harris
Constitution
Piedmont
The
South
Bartow
Fila
Atlante Constitution
Joel Adler Harris
Harrie
Austin
Tex
Statesman
Remus
Joe Chandler Harris
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