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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
9
The Constitution notes broken promises on paving Whitehall Street between Mitchell and Garnett. Despite pledges and rain excuses, work has not started, angering property owners who threaten a mass meeting. The paper pledges support to push city action and end the delay.
Colonel J Lindsay Johnson editor of The Rome Tribune Herald is named assistant director of the census for the Philippines with a $4 000 salary. Georgia reviewers praise his loyalty to Wilson and Bryan, lament his temporary absence from the state, and applaud a recognition they deem fitting though not fully commensurate with his long service and party work.
English suffragettes force Premier Asquith to meet their demand for an official interview using a familiar protest device. Sylvia Pankhurst leads the action as tension rises over women’s rights and political access.
A suffragette threat to remain on the steps until Asquith yields led to a concession as the premier agreed to receive a delegation of women. The piece condemns Asquith for vacillation and ill considered measures and says persistent tactics will invite greater upheaval rather than secure interviews.
Opinion argues railroads may be underpaid or overpaid for transporting U S mails. It urges government to publish the mail commission’s report for an objective basis of pay, noting parcel post load increases while carriers’ pay stayed flat and citing Brandeis on justice. Even Brandeis says a square deal is deserved.
A dialect narrative describes Just Georgia Den de Sty crying as the Lightnin and Thunder clash and the Sun is moved to tears. The Sun searches the ribbons on her dress while the Sky mourns for the lonecs, weaving a vivid regional scene.
A satirical look at Huerta aligned delegates fearing constitutionalists would repeat election frauds. The piece recalls past elections under Huerta's mild regime, noting voter apathy and a “canned” ticket. It contrasts political manipulation with warnings about the stakes of control over election machinery.
A motivational piece by Sy George Matthew Adams extols following through on plans. It contrasts mediocrity with persistent effort, citing figures like Helen Keller and Elihu Burritt to illustrate willpower, urging readers to evaluate their own consistency and aim. Failure is linked to not following through.
The piece surveys whether oysters cause winter typhoid, noting early claims tied to sewage-contaminated shellfish. Johns Hopkins lab finds Baltimore oysters mostly free of typhoid bacteria, with contamination only in warm seasons, and a seasonal shift in bacterial patterns.
A French flair story says actress Sarah Bernhardt sues Rostand over a poster for L Aiglon placed opposite her theater. Rostand offers praise instead, while Bernhardt vows to refuse profits from the film. The feud ends with Rostand’s gesture and a tale of soft words.
The London Unionicte article notes a link between feeding and genius, citing Guerard's Modern Paris. It quotes Zola and Gautier on fat authors, Balzac and Dumas as examples, and Byron’s fear of excess. It mentions diets of Fon Tuam and Athenians and the idea that austerity could sharpen the mind.
The New York Telegram notes that maps of the Amazon are inaccurate but asserts Mr. Roosevelt will set time to revise them as he runs for office, amid ongoing campaign activity.
Georgia State Senator W H H Searcy of Newnan urges submitting a constitutional amendment on liquor to voters and criticizes candidates who oppose it. He argues rights of the people are endangered when leaders block amendments and calls for all candidates to consent to refer the issue to the electorate. Coleman announces Harris campaign speaking dates in Carroll County. Ledford defends Gov Slaton’s educational appearances. Mrs Atkinson and Lawton Evans correct Harris/Govs tie. A Carrollton report notes Hardwick to speak and Coleman to campaign for Harris. Bell to campaign for reelection in Ninth District. Floyd county race有one candidate for legislature. other locals mentioned.
Athens reports indicate Congressman Samuel J Tribble will seek another term. Officials and candidates mingle at the Georgia commencement with few public political statements. Governor Slaton visits Athens but avoids speeches while Cliff Walker attends the Georgia commencement running for solicitor general.
A playful miscellaneous piece on tarantulas describing them as large, venomous, and alarmingly fearless. It notes their hot climate range in Texas and tropics, cave dwellings, habit of leaping, and the joke about bites swelling victims. The essay ends with a humorous take on the female tarantula eating her mate and a satirical remark about Mexican dictators.
The New York Press notes Huerta's choice to suspend the Tampico blockade as solid proof that the rumor of him joining the water wagon has circulated, reflecting a shift in public sentiment and leadership style.
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