Subscriptions and political squibs from The Constitution
Advertising manager Holliday at Constitution Building sells daily and weekly subscriptions with in advance payment terms. The Washington Bureau is led by John Corrigan Jr. Notable political quips follow, lampooning figures and events, including Roosevelt and Champ Clark, with satire on conventions and weather and agriculture.
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Bryan and the Primary in Chicago Interview
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan for undermining direct presidential primaries. It notes Nebraska’s direct primary law, Bryan’s switch from Clark to another candidate, and argues that binding force is needed to prevent a boss or individual from manipulating the primary. It concludes that Bryan should speak less to keep the cause honest.
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Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Champ Clark
Clark
The Colonel's Superfluity and Political Fractures
A preliminary draft for Colonel Roosevelt's national progressive party urges special aid for farmers and wage workers, arguing neither major party fully protects them. It notes Democratic pledges and policy moves, including Underwood tariff cuts and farm-support bills, while accusing Republicans of ignoring farmer and citizen needs.
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Oscar Underwood
Baltimore
Old Guard
National
Progressive” Party
Pary
A Sane Christmas Message for a Prudent Nation
The piece argues for calm and restraint during Christmas and the nation’s holidays, urging solemn observance over revelry. It links peace and humane conduct to the birthday of Jesus and promotes unity across creeds, advocating sanity as a guiding trait for celebrations.
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Rock Hill Plan Cuts Cotton Acreage and Raises Prices
The Rock Hill plan originated by John Anderson of Rock Hill South Carolina and later supervised by E J Watson SC commissioner of agriculture and Southern Cotton Congress president is credited with reducing current season output by about 2 500 000 bales. The report notes the method has helped produce a smaller crop and higher prices while praising Anderson and his assistant Frank Weldon of Georgia for their efforts amid heavy odds and limited pay.
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Bo John ©. Anderson
S.C
E. J. Watson
South Carolina
Southern Cotton Congress
Watson
Anderson
South
Frank Weldon
Georgia
When You're Through With Summer in Georgia
A fragmented poem and dialogue mix songs about autumn joys and rural Georgia life. It recalls fall festivities with candy-pulling, cider, fiddles, corn, and country humor. A nurse comments on a patient craving rattlesnake while others joke about ambitions and life philosophies. Some Georgia Sayings include jokes about paying gas and elevators to heaven.
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Georgia
West Point Leader Zach Hagedorn Dies in Philadelphia
Zach Hagedorn, prominent West Point citizen and longtime business leader, died in Philadelphia from heart failure. Born April 18, 1856 in Gershagen Germany, he built a vast array of roles including senior partner at J. Hagedorn & Co, vice president of the Bank of West Point, and director for several firms. He leaves a large family and numerous Georgia and Alabama ties. Interment is Sunday morning at 10:30 after arrival Saturday evening. Masonic services will be held. The Lang Manufacturing Company closed in his honor and the flag flies at half-mast.
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West Points
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Macon
Board of Education
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LaGrange
Georgia
Alabama
Reuben Herzfela
Isaac Frousin
Alexander City
Asa
Joseph Cohen
Holland
Levi Hagedorn
Philip Hagedorn
Joseph Hagedorn
Natchez
Miss
Masons
Lang Manufacturing Company
Reverend Burton Hall To Lecture To Men Only
Reverend Burton A. Hall of Texas will deliver a men only lecture titled to men on Sunday at 3 30 pm at Bronghton Tabernacle. Hall is described as a gifted orator and polished scholar by critics in several states. The Dayton Herald praises his preaching, signaling high expected attendance of men.
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Menony
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Dayton, Tenn. Herald
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Railroad Moves Flatters Travel Agent To Philadelphia
RC Clayton of Canadian Pacific promoted from traveling passenger agent to city passenger agent in Philadelphia. E G Cresborough succeeds him. J and Rose of Santa Fe plans extended western trip visiting St Louis Kansas City Denver Salt Lake City Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle and Topeka. Tourist season winds down as foreign line offices ease rush while travelers head to Wrightsville Beach and western North Carolina retreats.
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Kansas City
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Wrightaville Beach
Florida
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Jenkins Sent to State Sanitarium in Savannah
Savannah July 6 Special Nym Co Jenkins of Atlanta was adjudged insane in the ordinary court after a warrant by his mother. He had been held on charges of beating his board bill and stealing a trunk from Alex W. Smith, former State Bar Association President, all adjusted. His mother sought sanitarium care for his safety. Jenkins, bright but with mental lapses, had money disputes and a misplaced trunk incident. The lunacy ruling followed the resolved criminal matters.
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Mayor Moore seeks $3 weekly pay for Macon aldermen
Mayors letter to Bibb county legislators urges support for a charter amendment raising aldermen’s pay to three dollars per week with a cap of 160 dollars annually. Council members did not request the increase and the mayor disclaims any bid to alter water board membership amid political controversy.
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Woodward Declines to Confirm Atlanta Mayoral Run
James G. Woodward ex mayor of Atlanta refuses to discuss a mayoral bid. He says he has not made any statements about running and will speak only when he is ready. He notes citizens have spoken to him but he has said nothing for publication.
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James G. Woodward
Atlanta
the Constitution
Baptists Meet at Perennial Springs Church
The fifth Sunday meeting of the Chattanooga Baptist association gathered June 29-30 at Perennial Springs near Berryton. A moderator and secretary were elected, and Rev W M Griffith spoke on Christian Citizenship in Herndon’s absence. Community hospitality and ample food were noted.
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Perennial Springs Church
Berryton
Tell
J. O. Hush
W. L. Herndon
WW. M. Griffth
Forage crops show better than cotton and corn in Georgia
Georgia crop report shows potato hay and forage crops outperforming corn and cotton. Cotton deterioration due to weather risks and less than earlier projections for cotton acreage. corn not meeting prior expectations. The report, based on about 800 county responses, outlines condition by region and crops, including cotton corn potato and hay and other forage crops with state averages.
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Department of Agriculture
J. J. Conner
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Orthern
Democrats Will Have Walkover Says Vardaman
Mississippi senator James K. Vardaman, back from Baltimore, predicted there would be no presidential race this year and that November 4 would show a governor promoted to the presidency. He spoke of his optimism to friends during a train stop and then headed to Haronton, Georgia, to address the Alkahest Lyceum Bureau.
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Alkahest Lyceum
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Captain Steunenberg Departs After Atlanta Sojourn
Captain George Steunenberg of the 17th Infantry, Fort McPherson, has been transferred to the 25th Infantry at Fort Lawton Seattle after a period in Atlanta. He lampooned southern life in letters to Boise friends, drawing amusement and attention, and his departure ends a colorful if unwelcome stay for local readers.
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Seventeenth Infantry
Fort McPherson
George Steunenberg
U. S A
West
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Brownsville
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Boise
Idaho
Large Attendance At Chamber Dinner In Atlanta
Invitations for the chamber of commerce dinner on July 18 at Taft hall drew 110 acceptances by 4 PM. The event, first in a series, is expected to attract nearly all of Atlanta's leading men with open discussions on the chamber building fundraising, remodeling plans, the Lakewood exposition, and the bureau of municipal research.
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Taft Hall
Walter G. Cooner
Atlanta
Chamber
Bureau of Municipal Research
Carolina Lawyers Back Plan to Increase Judiciary
North Carolina Bar Association, meeting in Morehead City, adopts a plan to create three judicial circuits with twenty four judges, eight districts per circuit, and rotating judges within circuits. Also approves remodeling statutes for drawing juries and will present a bill to the legislature.
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Three Big Families Plan Joint Reunion at Grant Park
Three families Manning Aslin and Harp prepare a large joint reunion at Grant Park on Wednesday July 24 inviting all relatives. Mrs Unarles Carpenter secretary sends cordial invitations. The 1912 gathering marks the fifth reunion of the three families.
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Masons Converge In Lyerly For County Convention
Lyerly Georgia July 2 Masons of Chattooga county gather next week for the annual convention. Distinguished attendees include Georg M Napier grand master of Georgia Masons Past Grand Master Max Meyerhardt of Rome Juan Co Printup of Rome and other prominent Georgia and Alabama Masons. Welcome address by the Lyerly lodge chaplain with John W Kale of Lafayette lodge to respond. Third degree to be conferred by Cheokee lodge Rome in the afternoon. Odd Fellows join for a basket dinner Thursday with potential addresses by visiting dignitaries.
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Katinuga County
Order
Georg M. Napier
Munroe
Georgia
Max Meyerhardt
Kome
Juan Co. Printup
Alabama
Lyerly Lodge
John W. Kale
Lafayette Lodge
Che
A. Harrison
Noble Grand Prayer Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Lyerly Woman Dies at 92 in Trion Home
Mrs. Lucindia Hogue, age 92, died at her daughter Mrs. W. H. Crigp’s home in Trion after living in Cotta? County. She left thirteen children, six girls and seven boys, among Georgia’s oldest residents.
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Lucindia Hogue
W. H. Crigp
Souca Trion
Chattoga Courty
Dr John E White Preaches July Sermon Series
Dr John E White pastor of Second Baptist Church will deliver a July sermon series titled A Month In Babylon. Four weeks four acts four actors. July 7 Morals and Manhood July 14 The Fire Test of Character July 21 The Lion Tamer July 28 The Wonderful Window. Mrs Frank M Pearson will sing each service at 8 pm for one hour.
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John E. White
Second Bapter Church
Frank M. Pearson
River Victims Found in Georgia Drowning
Warycross, Ga. July 45 Special. The body of Mrs. T. B. Adkenson, one of two victims of the Satilla river on the 4th, was found after a several hour search. Remains were taken to Hroxton for burial. The Bunting boy funeral is set here tomorrow. Mack Browne, who had a close call, is recovering. The drownings on the Satilla have claimed eight lives in seven years.
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Orly
Mra. T. B. Adkenson
Satilla
Hroxton
Mercrow
Mack Browne
Congress to adjourn by month end amid weariness
Washington July 5 reports that heat and reaction from conventions have worn down members of the house and congress today adjourned after a half hour of ineffective work. Representative Sherley of Kentucky said, We will get through before the end of the month. He noted senate inaction on nine appropriation bills and impeachment proceedings against Judge Archbald did not change his view. Everyone is tired of congress.
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Stanley Steel Trust
All-Winter Fox Hunt Nets Many Fine Skins
Macon Georgia July 5 Special. T. Roberts of Anderson South Carolina, famed for a jungle fox hunt in Africa, arrived in Macon after a winter fox hunt in Florida and South Georgia. He traveled in a two horse wagon with a dog kennel of twenty hound dogs and seventy five fox skins were in the wagon. The hunts are annual events with Mr. Roberts, but he lingered longer than usual this year.
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T. J. Roberts
Anderson
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Roberts
Plan to nominate president through primaries proposed
Washington July 5 Representative Norris Nebraska progressive Republican introduced a bill to fix presidential primaries. It would elect delegates at primaries and allow voters to express first and second choices. The candidate with a majority of presidential votes would become the party's nominee.
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