PanamA canal opening calls southern cities to prepare for trade
The Panama Canal's August 15 opening promises new opportunities and obligations for southern communities, especially Atlanta. Despite natural advantages, ports and factories lag in gearing up to capitalize on west coast South America and Orient trade, with demand far exceeding current freight handling efforts. Atlanta’s rail, power, and coal access exist, yet factories and capital investment need dramatic expansion to harvest the canal era.
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Panama Canal
Garrison
South America
Atlanta
Far East
Alabama
South
Barnes Worms and Colonel Clash in Calumny Duel
The piece portrays T R threatening suit against William Barnes of New York, labeling him a Barnaby of worms. The Colonel, famed for attacking malefactors of wealth, boasted of swift retribution from editors who accused him of being unfamiliar with the water-wagon. The Barnes worm retaliates, while the Colonel asserts he has long defended the Sacred Presence and justice.
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T. R
William Barnes
Barnes
New York
Boss Barnes
Ananias Club
Michigan
Barnes and Colonel Face Legal Gamble in NY Spin
The piece notes Mr Barnes suspects legal action will curb the Colonel in New York politics. Barnes demands formal proof of allegations, while the Colonel may use the case as a political maneuver or personal defense. The outcome remains uncertain, but Barnes vows to respond.
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Mr. Barnes
New York
Mrr. Barnes
Savannah
Spring Street Improvement Clears Path to Five Points
Atlanta and Fulton county celebrate the cleared hurdles for Spring street rehabilitation. The board of aldermen and city council support the project, creating a crow-line boulevard from Brookwood to Five Points with smooth southbound access via Luckie Street and Marietta Street. The plan, part of a larger Ivy West Peachtree effort, aims to ease Peachtree’s traffic burden and quicken city commute times for drivers.
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Spring Street
Atlanta
Fulton County
Brookwood
Luckie Street
Marietta
Fulton
Tuberculosis in Society and Huerta in Politics
Osler says about 90 percent likely infected with tuberculosis and that birth with the bacillus may occur. Post mortems reveal healed lesions in healthy people, and some children may develop TB without contagion. Also touches Huerta debts and Mexican politics with satire on a Peace Jubilee and Villa’s possible actions.
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William Osler
Leeds
England
Huerta
No Welcome There in Georgia Cyclone Polemic
Poetic monologue questions a figure feared by locals in Georgia regarding his ascent to the sky. The speaker jests about biblical figures and divine questions, imagining divine and earthly responses. Cyclones and earthquakes figure as limits to this figure’s ascent and acceptance.
Musket Ridgo Chronicles and Rural Anecdotes
A fragment from The Musket Ridgo rnal mixes rural humor and local notices. It references preacher visits, admission prices, and community reflections alongside verses about politics and a folksy song about a bird and daily life. The tone recalls a small town paper of a bygone era.
New Bills Introduced in Both Legislature Branches Yesterday
A roundup of bills introduced in the house and senate includes measures for prompt payment of convict hire costs, establishment of Swainsboro city court, a constitutional convention call, and incorporation of Hull. Proposals also seek municipal court elections, funding for a Blue and Gray memorial, East Point bond authorizations and charter amendments, salaries at state sanitarium, and creation of an agricultural school in the twelfth district. Senate action covers governor’s mansion exchange and criminal procedure reforms under the solicitor general, plus related charter changes for College Park and Polk County districts.
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New Billy
Chatham
Countlessy Woods
Chanuel
Swainsboro
Emanuel County
Henderson
Jones
Thompson
Madison
Hull
Madson
Clarke
Blackburn
Cochran
Fulton
Paulie
Ben Iill
Pitzeerald
East Point
Smith
Letts
Polk
Beckmart
Polk County
Senate
Watts
Sweat
Georgia
Organizing Co operative Cotton Marketing Societies
Harvie Jordan argues for farmer led co operative cotton marketing, recounting the Yazoo and Mississippi Delta Cotton Company in Greenwood Mississippi and a Greenville plan. He notes stock funded by per bale subscriptions, 1 percent handling charges, direct sale to spinners, and dividends around 60 percent annually. He cites expansion to Greenville, linking with New England and Carolinas brokers and selling in Liverpool and Manchester. He envisions rapid spread across the cotton belt to cut middlemen and raise prices for growers and spinners. Atlanta July 23 1914.
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Harvie Jordan
Europe
Greenwood
Miss
Yazoo
Mississippi Delta
Eadh
New England
Carolinas
Greenwood Miss
Lta
Lttle Co-Operative
Bres
Greenile
Liverpool
Manchester
Burpee
Thera
Splonera
South
Smmers Lam
Lotten
Atlanta
Taft praised for unity and national service at UDO event
In an Athens 1912 UDO gathering, James Calloway quotes Taft praising memorial efforts and the South’s heroism. Taft extols nonpartisan service, honors Archibald Butt, and endorses turning to peacemaking and justice, highlighting his respect for Lamar and Bacon.
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James Calloway
Macon
Athens
UDO
WD Lamar
Arlington
Taft
South
Togic
Supreme Court
Bacon
Lamar
Augusta
Wilson
Mexico
Archibald Butt
Memorial Bridge
New South
Old South
Supreme
Georgia
Taft Ja
Governor Slaton to Speak At Covington Next Thursday
Reports from Newton county say Governor John M Slaton will address Covington’s courthouse crowd next Tuesday noon on tax equalization. A large turnout is anticipated as supporters rally behind Slaton in the current campaign across the state.
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Bire OO
Mir Cubaniss
Georgia
Macon
England
Fulton County
Nate
Harris
Candler
Nat Harris
Cilmo Massenzale
Masaengalh
Harria Cluba
Judge Morris
Fulter County
Slaton
Covington
Newton County
John M. Slaten
Crand
H. Boyd
Dean F . Bod
Jackson County
Atlgota
Bla
South Georgia
Liston
Hardwich
Telder
J H Hank Gizkely
Senate
Musgrove
Homerville
Wasel Storesman
Clinch County
Flynt
Jackson
John M Baker Rove
Banks
Welders
Searcy Cairo
Thie County
Grady
Laird Brunswick
Julian B. McCurry
Hartwell
Jack Slaton
Hart
JFP
Burong Tiger
John M Slaton Sil Ulin
Carter Milltown
Lowndes Bortien
Clinch
Mazjor
Whitaker Tranklin
House of Representatives
Heard County
Monroe
Welton County
HW Ftrwin
Dubin TV
T Wi Nubiach Winder
Price
Profle
Jim Price
Lee County
Farmers’ Demonstration Club
Canirel
Experiment Station
Judee
Ducktown
Felder
Carroll County
Carrollton
Thomas Telder
Villa Rica
Temple
Cood
Hardwick
People of Georgia
McFolder
Felda
Yelock
Bowden Roopville
Atlanta
Cooper
Shellman
John R. Cooper
United States Senate
Woodmen
Pareel
Congress
Hardman
Crisp Couaty Cordele
Cosmprasmz
Dr Lardmans
Pelham
Thomas W Hardwick
Sam
Camilla
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Mt Nebo
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Sweet Accord
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Whitnelt Courier
Sime
Tennonm
Sonz
Co-operative Cotton Marketing
Dewitt Pickett
Vote Ok Lifl
Gill Ton DeWitt Pickett
Terrell County
Mertonante
Hardmans
Troup County
Hore SH
Hoke Smith
A. IT Ulm
State ‘Democratic Executive Committee
Marion Smith
F Brown
J D Price
Phil Cook
CL Rainey LM Park
Oj Speer
ML Brittain
N R. Broyles
PL Wads
John M Slaton
Nfe Harris
Cuttor A Welker
Cliet Walker
Cliff Walker
Glm
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Walton
Colquitt County
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Moultrisia
Joseph M Brown
Brown
Siatens
J A. Campbell
Tom Scarboro
Wlscoger
Columbus Ga
Columbus Tribes and Labor Assembly
Hon Hohemnth
Feu
Hoe Smuth Club
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Wrightsville
John Luther Kent
Georgia Legislature
Johnson County
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