Subscriptions and political musings from a Southern paper
The text riffs through subscription notices for Constantine Publishing Co and Gordon Memorial, mentions traveling subscribers and city collectors, and drops a string of political opinions. It references Georgia politics, Panama treaty ratification, Teddy Roosevelt, and international affairs in a rapid, opinionated montage with names like Overbey Donnally Blackburn Moore Carter Virgin and Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Overbey
C. H. Donnally
W. W. Blackburn
Joe
Moore
J. R. Carour
James T Carter
Claude
Constitution Publishing CO
Triumph for Education in Atlanta Presbyterian plan
A Presbyterian conference approves unification of two struggling colleges into a large Atlanta university with strong endowment. The move promises vast educational benefits for the South, Atlanta, and the church, with Rev Theron H. Rice credited for orchestrating the consolidation. The plan envisages expansion, wealthy grounds, and an endowment rivaling Princeton. The November meeting of synod directors will complete the consolidation.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
South
Princeton
Atlanta University
Georgia
Presbyterian Church In
Theron H. Rice
New Consolidated University
Watch and Ward Crusade Spurs Massacre of Obscene Books
A Massachusetts law crusade led by the Watch and Ward Society targets obscene literature and indecent pictures in Boston and beyond. Critics allege censorship and profiteering, noting fines partly go to the complainant. Calls for repeal of a law sharing fines grow as reformers face scrutiny and possible dissolution.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Watch and Ward Society
Atlanta Pride and Plans Across Southern Papers
A compilation of 1910s era clippings praising Atlanta, noting expected population reach of 250000 after canal completion in 1917, depots costing 1600000, and comparisons with other cities. Mentions German consul, memorials to Gordon, Roosevelt visit, and the “Atlanta spirit” driving regional progress.
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Waycress Evening Herald
Atlanta
Darien Gazette
New York
Spartanburg
S. C
Reichstag
Brunswick News
Gordon
Jacksonville
Fis
Montgomery
Ala
Journal
Mobile
Dothan
Alu
Albany Herald
Georgia
Savannah Press
South Cerelina
Wade Hampton
Memphia
Forrest
McKinley
Roosevelt
Carroll County Times
Hernma
South
Fort Gaines
Master Spinners Stopage Scheme Spurs Lancashire Debate
The London Express reports broad backing for Mr Macara’s plan to cut mill hours to curb American gambling in cotton. Support splits with Bevyatian ton-fing spinners opposing a stoppage. Lancashire’s industry faces losses and gloom. Government aid urged. proposals to limit production fail internationally. forty hour weeks eyed as only salvage. Poverty rises in spinning districts as firms and workers tighten belts amid shrinking incomes.
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The
London Express
Lancashire
Macara
Fine Cotton Spinners’ Association
Pelfour
United States
England
Germany
Austria
Italy
India
Japan
Bolton
Express
Timms Confesses Killing Man By Prisoner Talk
Joe Timms alias Coleman, jailed on freight-car burglary charges, tells a cellmate he killed a man at Anderson, C. seven years ago. He claims to have bought a bicycle for twenty five dollars from a Black man, shows three angels on his right hand, and says an accident at a 52% mill in South Georgia explains his actions. Police probe his record and past ties to Anderson.
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Joe Timms
Ailay Coleman
Atlantic Road
Chattanooga
Timms
Anderson
South
Georgia
Five Columbus youths fined for obscene phone calls
In Columbus on January 22 five white boys Charles Posner Joe Goodwin Lon Murphy Claude Parker and Will Russell were fined 20 15 5 5 and 5 dollars in recorder's court for improper use of an automatic telephone. They called up persons including women and used obscene language over the line. The Columbus Automatic Telephone Company was notified and city detectives investigated. the phone used was on Upper First Avenue.
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Columbus, Ga
Charles Posner
Joe Goodwin
Lon Murphy
Claude Parker
Will Russell
Recorder’s Court
Columbus Automatic Telephone Company
Upper First Avenue
Hawkinaville Mule Market Leads Georgia Trade
Hawkinaville Georgia claims to be the Souths leading mule market. The town notes unprecedented mule and horse sales this season with demand outstripping supply. In Washington news the House passed 209 pension bills and resolutions seeking data on government horses and carriages for officers. A duty free withdrawal bill for donated items to institutions also passed.
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Hawkinaville
Georgia
Hawkinsville
House
Washington
Secretary of War
Attorney General
St. Louis
Moody Gudger Contest Referred By Washington Panel
Chatrrhan Mann of election committee No 1 today referred the Moody v Gudger cone test from North Carolina to represent Ev en Young Bates and James as a subcommittee in the Moody Gudger contest.
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Moody-Gudger
Washington
Chatrrhan Mann
Moody v. Gudger
North Carolina
Young, Bates and
James
University Success Outlined by Dr. Rice
Dr Theron Brice outlines a Georgia effort to move Columbia and Clarksville institutions to Atlanta forming a southern university. The plan drew on Atlanta wealth and Presbyterian support, raised 260000 dollars, held three mass gatherings, and gained synod approval for consolidation. The campaign highlighted community unity and religious and civic backing for a new regional university near Atlanta.
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J. Kerr
Chamber of Commerce
Synod of Georgia
W. Walden
Athens
Atlanta
Walden
Synod of
Tennessee
Public School Diversification Sparks Debate in Atlanta
A Georgia general assembly member urged return to classical study focus, arguing broad modern curricula dilute fundamentals. He cites West Point records, contending simple core subjects built strong students before the war and predicts a shift back toward thorough, traditional teaching across public schools and colleges. Meanwhile, a string of notable visitors and residents occupied Atlanta hotels, including opera advance agent Harry Sweatman and guests at the Kimball and Piedmont.
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Georgia General Assembly
Atlanta
South
Colege
West Point
Hightown
Pernici
Retired Officers Proposed For Army Militia Service
General Chaffee explains a congressional bill to employ retired officers for active recruiting duty with the militia and for other duties not involving troops. The measure limits total retired officers to 250 at once and argues cost and staffing benefits versus expanding active lists.
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Chaffes
Jos. Oh
Washington
Georgia
South Carolina
Sersiog
Lst
Chaffee
Craffee
Philip- Pines
Congress
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