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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
7
President Wilson reassures House and Senate leaders that anti trust legislation will be developed through open hearings with full publicity. He insists on not rushed measures and seeks broad input to prevent demagoguery and bias while ensuring steady business and economic development this year.
Unofficial Washington reports say Secretary Garrison will urge President to appoint Colonel George W. Goethals as first governor of the canal zone with plenary powers. The move aligns with expectations to run the canal operations efficiently and unify governance amid past fears of reduced authority. Goethals is credited with unifying the construction effort and instilling pride among workers through his engineering skill and just leadership.
The passage praises a capable head of the department or a Jamaican day laborer for handling daily problems and adapting plans during the waterway's development. It notes Goesthals as a fitting personality, continuing as benevolent czar of the canal strip, reflecting national appreciation for his service.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce calls its midwinter rally a Civic Pentecost to be held in Macon January 29-30. County committees of seven will elect delegates, with the weekly press urged to aid in drawing record attendance. The event aims to mobilize civic energy to tackle state problems, boost food crop production, and oppose boll weevil damage as prominent Georgians chair key committees and prepare Georgia for a prosperous year.
Federal education commissioner Philander P. Claxton tells the House Education Committee that educating 5,000,000 illiterate adults could add up to a billion dollars to the nation's wealth. He argues enforcement and state effort are needed, condemns pork barrel waste, and urges Congress and legislatures to act to reduce illiteracy and boost future prosperity.
A fragmentary poem scene sketches a millionaire’s greed clashing with a voice promising cosmic riches. The second fragment cites Percy MacKaye in The New York Review praising poetry’s value and noting poets can earn high sums, while Americans chase money and practical concerns.
A satirical piece mocks political trust and “the Trust” by Davie, with quips about President Wilson, postal offices, and a bygone political squabble. It shifts to verse fragments and humor notes about paying for papers, a bloodied motor car advertisement, and local editorials.
W.B. Carhart of Atlanta argues farmers need broad support from business firms to avoid poverty and under cultivation. He cites peonage laws harming Black workers, beef trust effects, and the mispricing of corn and cotton. He notes the White Provision Company helps but calls for more fair buyers and state action.
Charles W Hubner of Atlanta argues over the origins of the term Dixie tracing it to bank notes and slave lore, while a Charleston Courier notion and Dan Emmett as the songwriter mix with claims about early usage in New York. A reader from Atlanta reiterates Emmett as the composer, noting his later life and date.
The famed attempt by Thomas Blood to steal England’s crown jewels shows the artful plan of a "Colonel" Blood aided by a disguise as a doctor, a staged rescue, and a bold theft. Blood’s later pardon by Charles II, royal favor, and the ensuing legal clashes reveal a tale of intrigue, ambition, and enduring suspicion surrounding the king and his court.
George Matthew Adams argues that every day risks monotony when interest wanes. To resist monotony, cultivate system, organization, health, and high ideals. If interest falters, seek work that sparks engagement and commit to convictions to achieve results. Where interest exists, monotony cannot take hold.
A voluble stranger offers a free multi tasking lit re machine to Mrs Curraws, inviting neighbors later. Her husband Curfew accepts a book promise, and soon a chorus of locals led by Doodle Twinkle Cribbage threaten trouble over the scheme. The crowd fears political influence and debt.
Edgar H. Johnson argues for transparent pricing and shoe sizes in stores. He notes deceptive practices when prices are plain but sizes are hidden or varied by customer, urging stores to mark both price and size clearly to protect buyers. He cites misfit shoes and customer confusion as harms.
A breakfast scene features a drummer requesting eggs broken in a glass, prompting a witty exchange. Ella the maid recalls Miles Allen singing in the parlor with a gargling quip. An old weaver heckles a band’s Death of Neilson, joking about its grim fate.
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