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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
11
A letter praised by speakers argues Georgia should pay teachers first, urging pension funding only after salaries, citing a revenue deficit and praising the state’s tax equalization law as essential to supporting education and state obligations. The writer condemns using pensions to gain votes and stresses teachers’ critical role in the state’s future.
A 19th century style comparison argues Mexico’s modernizing effort will be tougher than China’s. It contrasts Yuan Shikai’s centralized rule with Huerta and Carranza era leaders, and weighs civilizational depth as a predictor of political progress, noting wide gaps in literacy and culture.
The text contrasts two nations Mexico and China, arguing one has cultivated disciplined civilization while the other embraces disorder. It contends both suffer graft but Mexico’s is deeper and more entrenched, and claims shaping them for modern society will be costly and possibly bloody. It notes President Wilson’s policy of watchful waiting and criticism thereof.
The piece extols Elihu Root of New York for announcing his decision not to seek another term. It praises his honesty and fearlessness in remaining nonpartisan in the senate and cabinet, noting broad cross party admiration and the difficulty of New York finding a successor of his stature.
The United States ponders intervention in Haiti and San Domingo as Marines mobilize at Guantanamo. The piece humorously notes Huerta, Villa, and Carbajal amid Latin American instability, with references to Carnegie and a looming peace prize.
Irregular verse reflecting on weather and holiday, fire and rain, and the crowd’s reaction. Images of heat drought and flood mix with sermons, rope, and great men who misjudge their own greatness. Folkloric voice hints at moral lessons and familiar phrases about fire and fear.
A collage of fragments covers political rally buzz, campaign talk, and social verse. It blends satirical lines about races and elections with rural nature scenes and wedding day praise, featuring notes on readers’ editorials and playful quips about public life and faith.
An analysis argues U S and international laws set ship owners as insurers for passengers and crew, with limited liability rules restricting damages to the wreck value or pending freight. It contrasts English and British practice and notes gaps in U S federal law for seamen and cargo claims, urging public debate and potential liability increases to boost safety.
A brief lyric note from Gerald Gould expressing a plea for the beloved. The speaker confesses that neither wisdom nor talent suffices to delight or honor the beloved. The single gift offered is intense devotion, mercy, and ardent worship, claiming they stem from the beloved herself.
Long excerpt recounts Guyton Clendon withdrawing his gubernatorial bid. Details describe how money promised for entry fees failed to arrive, shifting the scene to campaign plans for Joe Brown and appearances by other candidates. Mentions Harris Hardman Slaton and other state figures, with multiple Georgia counties and cities involved in campaigning efforts.
A reader from Warren County urges the Georgia legislature to pension unmarried women with 30 years in public schools and below a $1000 value, arguing for state support in retirement. He cites New York and California reform moves and asks the paper to back the measure. The letter is dated July 17, 1914.
A letter from WE BRYSON of Atlanta dated July 17 1914 argues the proposed federal 25 million annual road fund oversteps democratic principles. He advocates local self government a Georgia state highway commission with funding from property taxes local assessments and a wheel tax while urging the Democratic party to stay true to economy in national appropriations and direct taxation.
Yesterday new legislation surfaced in both chambers with multiple bills. DeKalb, Sumter, Montgomery, Toombs, Brooks, Carroll and Wilkinson delegates proposed charter, salary, reinstatement and licensing measures while the Senate debated constitutional and city rail plaza provisions. Senator Harrell led a commission on receiverships for solvent insurers. county officer salaries and a plaza project for Atlanta were among actions.
The Bustan Globe notes rise of taller structures in Manila as proof of civilization. Formerly three stories was common, now four and six story blocks appear. Observers compare to Woolworth Building in New York and Boston's Custom House Tower, arguing skyline growth foreshadows self government.
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