Atlanta Man Turns Hailstorm Into Charity Social
A Missouri editor J Coes of The News inspired Atlanta churches to host a hailstorm social. They gathered hailstones and used them to make ice cream and sherbet while he printed advertisements for free. The event raised more than enough to repair church losses, boosting Atlanta pride and citing editors as valued community figures.
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St. Louis Republic
Gaiety
Mackay's Great Undertaking and Pacific Cable Plans
The late John W. Mackay left his business affairs arranged so his enterprises would continue after his death, notably the Pacific cable project he pursued with Pacific Commercial Cable Company. He aimed to finish laying the cable before retiring, stressing its national importance beyond commercial gains.
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Mackay
Pacific
Hawaii
Philippines
United States
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Mackay’s Pacific Cable Enterprise Advances for American Trade
The article lauds Mackay for proposing and driving a private American led cable to link Honolulu Guam and Mantla, arguing Congress blocked a government rival. Laying work progresses and Navy soundings aid access, promising robust U S commerce benefits and a lasting legacy for Mackay.
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Congress
Honolulu
Navy Department
Guam
Mantla
United States
MacKay
Pacific
Punishment for Hell roaring Jakesmith debated
The article discusses General Smiths retirement after a court martial and president Roosevelts action. It questions the legality of adding to a sentence and fears executive overreach. Military officers warn it could set a dangerous precedent while supporters urge enforcing the court martial reprimand.
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Jakie
Jakesmith
Smith
Roosevelt
The President's Anti-Trust Battle Under Fire
The piece questions President Roosevelt's anti trust moves doubting his commitment to curb trusts. It argues he relies on publicity and lawsuits while trusts fund Republican campaigns and fear political suicide if he truly challenges them. It suggests dissenters view his anti trust stance as mere rhetoric.
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Congressman Babcock
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Samson
Lords of the
Philistines
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White House
Republican Party
From CF RG Jake A Dreamer vet the Valleys
A mixed book page includes political opinion on President Roosevelt and party politics, notes on New York gossip about May Yohe and Patty Strong, and a poetry/literary column featuring poems and author mentions. The passages reflect early 20th century sentiment, satire, and cultural commentary with several named figures and outlets.
Atlanta Depot and Baseball Woes Highlight Rowdy Panels
The Atlanta depot remains unbuilt as a new plant proposal rises amid mixed editorials. A series of items from Dublin to Washington complaints note failed teams and regional misfortunes while a Kentucky mill and tobacco plant burn for a $100,000 loss, injuring the fire chief.
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Kentucky
Owensboro
Owensboro Planing Mill Company
Continental Tobacco Company
Albert Tennes
Woman recounts elopement and theft by Captain Strong
May Yohe, wife of Lord Hone, tells of her entanglement with Putnam Bradlee Strong, describing how he drained her funds and jewels from Yokohama to New York. She details thefts totaling about 3000000, an empty trust box, and gifts diverted to debt and dress purchases, seeking justice and naming Strong as a coward.
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Young Strong
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Hope
Sapho
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Lord Hone
Putnam Bradlee Strong
Japan
Yokohama
Cable
Hong Kong
Captain Strong
Genoa
Hastings
Delmonico’s
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Trust Company
Lord Hope
Tennessee and Alabama political chatter and reformers
A roundup of editorial takes from southern papers on political figures and party rules. Mentions Tracy and distrust of labor hours, prohibition theater, constitutional conventions, and Alabama primary law flaws. Highlights aims for fair elections, widespread approval of the primary plan, and concerns about multiple ballots.
Infants to Trusts and Taxes Across Georgia News
State papers discuss newborns turning into trusts, while Savannah presses for federal recovery funds. Athens reports education plans for African Americans funded by their own taxes, and Savannah warns on married men applying for army commissions with age limits and post-commission marriage allowance.
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Savannah News
United States Army
Carter Granted Pardon Amid Questions of Guilt
Governor Candler granted a pardon to Willis Carter after a four year term in prison for robbery. The prison commission doubts Carter’s identity and guilt, noting his good character and innocence claims. The commission recommended commutation to time served. Carter has been an exemplary prisoner.
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Candler Yeste
Willis Carter
Carter
Robery
Muscogee Superior Court
Wright
Georgia
Rural public school rally to be held in Hickory August 7
The Southern Education Aid Association will host a major rural public schools rally in Hickory on August 7 with speakers led by ex Governor Jarvis Governor Aycock and Dr McIver among others. North Carolina legislators are urged to consider a 340000 appropriation for a separate agricultural college plant to separate agricultural and mechanical departments. The North Carolina corporation tax roll shows total assessable value of 46029840 across railroads telegraph and other utilities. Industrial development accelerates with more charters granted including Red Cross Remedy and Medicine Company Elizabeth City Hosiery and Peerless Mattress Company. Mrs Martha Haywood 91 died in Raleigh last night widow of Dr Fabius J Haywood.
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Hickory
Southern Education Aid Association
Jarvis
Aycock
McIver
Joyner
G. T. Winston
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Corporation Commission
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
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Wilmington
Charlotte
Winston
Asheville
Durham
Greensboro
Red Cross Remedy and Medicine , Company
Elizabeth City Hosiery Company
Peerless . Mattress Company
Lexington
Martha Haywood
Whitaker
Tennessee
Fabius J. Haywood
Third District Masons Hold Second Annual Communication
Americus Ga July 23 Special The second annual communication of Masons for the third congressional district convened with about 200 delegates. Judge James Hixson gave the welcome and Walter Stead of Taylor county replied. Grand Master Max Meyerhardt expected tomorrow to preside as the session continues. Leesburg lodge conferred degrees and A V Whipple of Dooly is permanent president. After work a royal barbecue at Magnolia Dell is planned. Hobson Is A Courting Bloomington Il July 23 Special Captain Hobson visits Bloomington to see the daughter of former Vice President Stevenson as betrothal plans are expected in fall.
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James Hixson
Walter Stead
Taylor County
Max Meyerhardt
Leesburg
Georgia Masons
A. V. Whipple
Dooly
Magnolia Dell
Hobson
Bloomington
Ilis
Stevenson
First Gun Will Be Fired in Montgomery Tonight
Montgomery Ala July 23 Special J M Harris a mechanic trying to jump on a passenger train was jerked under the car and his head cut off He was formerly of Louisville and had a sister at Thomassville Ga He worked for the Conecuh Pine Lumber Company Other news notes include Johnston campaign events and a postponed court of inquiry at Selma plus Jelks opening campaign headquarters and pardons for Josephus Jowers and Bruce Hayes.
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Ala
J. M Harris
Louisville
Wheeler
Thomassville
Conecuh Pine Lumber Company
Johnston
Wailer
Waller
Selma
Jelks
Exchange Hotel
Jefferson Davis
Montgomery County
Jowers
Josephus Jowers
Bruce Hayes
Grip Costs Him Right Hand Captain McClanshan Maimed
Des Moines reports Captain J N Mee Clanahan a Cory don politician and ex grand master of the Masonite order of Iowa lost his right hand from a handshake with a friend. The grip broke small bones and caused cancerous growth leading to amputation.
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Des Moines
J. N. Mee Clanahan
Corydon
Masonite Order of Iowa
Democrats Name McGraw for Congress in Second District
In Piedmont West Virginia on July 2, Democrats nominated John McGraw of Grafton for Congress. McGraw, who lost to Dayton four years ago, aligns against Dayton over his stance on Schley’s recognition by Congress.
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Piedmont
W. Va
John McGraw
Grafton
Congress
Dayton
Schley
Athens police break up plot by Black men to harm Seaboard workers
In Athens Georgia on July 23 a plot to fatally harm two white Seaboard railway bridge gang members was uncovered. Two Black men Reuben Davis and Lem Wler were arrested as alleged instigators, with the plan centered on foreman J R Hemerick and the commissary chief C L Wood. The scheme aimed to seize money from the men as they crossed the trestle and returned to the station. The conspirators had planned to join with two others but the plan unraveled when the alleged participants failed to join. The two Black defendants face full prosecution. Elkes defeats Champion in 25 mile motor paced race at Providence Coliseum with 115 yard margin and a 25 19 4 5 time.
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Bridge
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Reuben Davis
Lem Wler
EML
J. R. Hemerick
Hemerick
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Elkes
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Albert Champion
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