Constitution attack on criminal procedure echoed in Georgia
The piece notes two major criticisms delivered by former judges in Georgia regarding criminal procedure. Judge Callaway and Judge Hillyer urge simplification and removal of archaic practices, arguing that delay and technicality harm the poor while favoring the rich. It calls for legislative reform and a farmer-businessman led legislature to restore public confidence in the courts.
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Augusta
George Hillyer
Atlanta
Georgia State Bar Association
Athens
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America
Comet talk and political quips echo in Georgia remarks
A June 20 1910 Atlanta narrative blends Halley’s comet chatter with taftian politics. Sage Bailey notes the Houston Post humor and the Georgia legislature’s 50 days of hard labor while Wrights rent the upper air to candidates.
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The Twentieth Century Weekend Tradition in America
The piece notes the rise of the week end vacation as a national custom across the United States. It highlights Friday seashore and mountain getaways from New York to Georgia, with railroads advertising low fares and resort hotels accommodating city dwellers seeking brief relief from weekday duties.
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Constitution
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Georgia
Taft and Crum Liberia Appointment Sparks Southern Sentiment
A column discusses Taft’s Liberia envoy choice Dr W D Crum of Charleston as a black appointee. It argues the selection aligns with southern sentiment and political realities, noting objections from Charleston elites and praising the move as aligning with voters’ preferences and diplomatic norms.
A Roosevelt Third Party Proposal Sparks National Debate
The St Paul Roosevelt Club president advances a Theodore Roosevelt Pinchot Garfiled backed third party to champion popular control of public domain. Critics question diverting from the Democratic party and seek a new deal as party lines shift amid calls for reform and opposition to privilege and plunder.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
James R. Garfield
Halbert
Democratic Party
Congress
Pinchot Era Sparks Tense St. Paul Banquet Debate
The St. Paul banquet reveals unrest and public distrust toward Congress and national advisers, with critics urging the Democratic Party to unite on tariff reform and conservation instead of forming a new party. The New York World lauds Pinchot as a future Jeffersonian Democrat amid calls for change.
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New York World
St. Paul
Congress
Democratic Party
Ismé
Women and Burglars Heroine Tales Prompt Caution
A 20 year old Miss Freda Dolinsky thwarted an armed burglar in her NYC home. She faced a revolver under the table, used a Seltzer bottle to douse him, then sat on his chest until help arrived. The incident follows Syracuse reports of women defending homes against intruders.
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Syracuse
New York City
Freda Dolinsky
Georgia Nuggets and Sunlit Whimsy From A Festive Page
A collage of humorous verse and snippets from a Georgia themed page. It mixes political quips, social humor, vintage market jests, and light commentary on prices, weather, and morale. Names and places include Georgia, Lawrence Journal, Henry Clay, and general commentary on light and life.
Corrigan's Letters on Harmon of Ohio
The Atlanta Constitution dispatches a Washington correspondent to Ohio to study Governor Harmon and reports growing Democratic interest in Harmon as presidential timber. Corrigan praises Harmon's governance while noting criticisms over Woods public utilities bill and local option Sunday baseball. The piece suggests Bryan's stance could shape Southern views and Harmon’s national prospects.
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Duty of Southern Railroads to Cotton Bills of Lading
The article argues railroads as public corporations should guarantee the accuracy of cotton bills of lading and be liable for the stated quantity. It warns that foreign bankers refusing to cash drafts tied to these bills threaten Southern cotton markets and urges railroads to voluntarily guarantee receipts to restore trust and avert economic harm.
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Knox Remains in Cabinet as Secretary of State
Washington confirms Philander C Knox will stay as secretary of state for the remainder of Taft's term. Knox said he would have accepted a governor bid if nominated, but the president urged he remain in cabinet and support the administration's policies.
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Taft
J C Landon Dies Suddenly in Philadelphia Depot
J C Landon, known in Atlanta musical circles, collapsed and died at the Pennsylvania depot in Philadelphia. A telegraph operator with multiple Western Union stints, he studied medicine in Canada and once had an Atlanta office. His remains will be sent to Belleville Ontario for interment.
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J. C. Landon
Pennsylvania
Landon
Atlanta
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Canada
Everal
Lowndes
Belleville
Otario
Charles G Gates Stricken in Paris Dispatch
Paris dispatches report Charles G. Gates has appendicitis and may undergo an operation. The piece notes political editorials praising Gov Herriot for restoring democracy in Ohio, with Harmon expected to win and Republicans divided. It cites vote counts from recent campaigns and praises the governor as strong and duty bound.
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Paris
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Mr. Corgan
Ohio
Harmon
Andrew L. Harris
Bryan
William Howard Taft
Herriot
Taft Receives Theodore Roosevelt Letter in White House
Washington June 11 President Taft has received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt. It bore an English stamp and likely arrived on the same steamer as the ex-president. Those who saw Taft report a discreet, personal exchange, avoiding political topics, a friendly note between old friends.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
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Mr. Roosevelt
England
Narrow escape for governors in Kentucky lightning strike
Loutaville Ky June 19 governors of four states endured a narrow escape while riding from Vernalles to Frankfort when lightning struck twice near their automobile. The party included Governor Hadley of Missouri and his wife Governor Jane of Arizona Governor Ansel of South Carolina and Governor Willson of Kentucky and his wife. At one point the lightning struck a railroad rail nearby and sparks flew over them.
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Vernalles
Frankfort
Hadley
Miaaouri
Jane
Arizona
Ansel
South Carona
Willson
Kentucky
Emperor's illness not alarming says royal physicians
Potsdam June 19 The emperor's knee inflammation is taking a favorable course and the glecharga has almost ceased. Physicians Von Alberg and Netd ener deny a buruncular condition or any operation, calling the published Lokel Antelger report an invention and urging calm.
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Mercer Summer School at Macon Ga Opens
A large number of young men have reported for work in the Mercer university summer school. Dr J G Harrison heads the program with several faculty members in charge of departments for the summer session. The enrollment is expected to be large and productive.
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