Democratic Cinch at Chicago Told in Oddities of Conventions
Atlanta June 20 1912 readers are told of the Democratic cinch and Republican party quirks as delegates and travelers report from Chicago. A column mixes editorial jabs about Taft Roosevelt and Bryan with humorous observations on convention antics and political chatter.
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United States
Mexico
Atlanta
Hoe Serra
J. KR. Holliday
Constitution Building
Iola
Atlant
Washington
Constitution
New York City
Hotaling
Broadway
Times Ding
Nt. Dornelly
W. H. Overbey
D. L Crowley
Psychology of a national convention in Chicago shocks and intrigues
The piece argues that the Republican convention in Chicago reveals the mob psychology within political settings. It notes dignified men momentarily abandon decorum under partisan zeal, becoming unruly and loud, akin to college freshmen celebrating a football victory, though with a sharper, deadlier edge. It concludes that convention behavior reflects a universal, temporary craze across nations.
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Chicago
America
Cordele Sets Pace With Bond Issue For City Improvements
The Constitution notes Cordele’s strong civic push toward modern municipal methods with a near unanimous 95,000 bond plan awaiting approval. Four propositions water works street upgrades sewer extension, total votes 483, all endorsed well over four hundred. Bond funding spreads costs over years benefiting posterity and progress. Cordele leads Georgia in public works and road development.
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Georgia
Cordele
South Georgia
Campaign Against Kissing Sparks Mock Serious Debate
In a tongue in cheek editorial the Milwaukee Physicians Association denounces kissing as a civilizational blot and suggests alternatives like rubbing foreheads or noses. The piece notes perpetual public interest in anti kiss campaigns, mocks enforceable bans, and predicts the practice will persist regardless of scientific warnings.
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Milwaukee Physicians’ Association
Bat
Mr. Bumble
Leper Republic on Colion Island Produces Controversial Leader
The piece discusses Colion in the Philippines forming a leper republic led by American Michael Whalen, amid broader calls for democracy worldwide. It notes public fear of leprosy, compares it to other diseases, and cites past pariah treatment while reflecting on societal responses.
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China
Colion
Philippine
Michael Whalen
John Early
New Republic
Shakespeare
The Battle for the Nomination in Billville
A собрать of rousing political verse mocks Rockefeller faction factions and trusts. It parodies campaign zeal as candidates campaign on stumps and stage noisy rides.
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Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Fire Claims Three in Waycross Building Blaze
In Waycross Georgia after a fire last night three lives were lost at the English block. Remains of Mrs John Imble and a baby were sent to Valdosta for burial while Mrs English funeral plans proceed locally. James English arrived from Athens with news of a law course completion and a home ready for Thursday.
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Waycross
John Mble
Valdosta
State University
Lefig
Gamble
Dropped Dead as He Made Last Tax Return
Moultrie Georgia June 19 special Harrison Norman died suddenly this morning while finishing his tax return before the receiver in the courthouse. He was one of the county’s oldest settlers, living here seventy one years, a Confederate veteran who lost a leg in the war. He leaves a wife and nine children.
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Moultrie
Harrison Norman
Felker Urges Committee to Adopt County Unit Plan
Monroe Senator J H Felker seeks to attach the county unit system to Georgia primary law. He urges the state executive committee to adopt the plan for the August primary and predicts passage this session. The piece notes support statewide and past endorsements in two elections. It mentions editor letters and political maneuvering ahead of the June 26 legislature start.
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Felker
J. H. Felklr
Monroe
Bih
Georgia
Billy
Hill
General Assembly
General Judiciary Committee
Georgis
Smith
Slaton
State Senate
Joe Hill Hall
Bible
J. Slaton
J. Hall
Hoke Smith
Underwood
Committee to Report on Insurance Laws in Georgia
A Senate special committee resumes its session to revise Georgia insurance laws. The panel plans to present several bills or amendments, potentially separating the Insurance department from the comptroller general and creating a dedicated Insurance Department. An alternative proposal is also expected.
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Senate
Georgia
Insurance Department
Comptroller General's Office
Charter committee advances lakewood park and tax appeals measures
A special committee approved a charter amendment to deed Lakewood park to a private firm for fair buildings with bond limits and a public vote. It also backed a charter change creating an appeal board for tax assessments, plus licensing for locker clubs and hotel inspection powers. Next, general council to act on recommendations, including insurance reforms and stock sale commissions. Committee members named include Senators Mayson Copeland Adams and Representatives Gower Hardeman Scott Chandler Harrell.
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Lakewood Park
General Council
Comptroller General's Department
Thee Insurance Com
Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Commission
Georgia
Curne x General Business
Mayson, Copeland and Adams
Gower, Hardeman, Scott, Chandler and Harrell
Conscious Advertising Readers Benefit Journal Power
A newspaper urges readers to become conscious buyers by actively engaging with advertising. It argues that mindful attention lowers living costs, increases money’s buying power, and secures better value, noting advertisers are the strongest merchants who endure. The piece asserts readers will progressively read ads as part of daily news for mutual benefit.
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Daily News
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Ihdhiye
Billville
Congress
Wallefula Cara
Toure
Robbef
HI Cred
Sproles
Hardwick
T. W. Hardwick
Congressman Hardwick
Horace Holden
Supreme
S, H. Felker
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