Notice to Subscribers and Political Jokes From 1910
A 1910 notice lists traveling representatives and cautions subscribers not to pay unverified fines. The surrounding column humor lampoons Congress, Taft, Roosevelt, and Florida politics, spoofing current events and public figures with satirical quips about bills, elections, and a noisy summer.
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W. W Blackburn
C.S Moore
W. H. Ooverbey
CH. Donnelly
RF. D
W. D.brumbeloe
W. F. Stokes
Constitution Publishing CO
Georgia Gun Law Debate Prompts Constitutional Call
In a Georgia House debate the White Fullbright bill, passed 100 to 28, would require concealed weapons to be registered and bonds posted for proper use. Critics say it on ly dents unconcealed carry and ignores most gun violence, urging constitutional amendments and voter input to curb pistol tote violence.
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White
Screver
Fullbright
Burke
Georgia
Where We Stand in Aviation After the Deutschland Disaster
The Deutschland wreck in a fierce gale tempers zeal for Zeppelin air travel and delayed passenger schemes. It highlights dirigible advantages like station keeping and extended flight, while drones public optimism and wartime uses.
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Aviation
City and county roles in paving Capitol Ave and Washington St
The board of county commissioners declares it is not responsible for paving delays on Capitol Avenue and Washington Street beyond city limits. The timeline is tied to streetcar track work water mains and sewers needing completion first. City action and timely ordinances are required before county crews proceed.
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Capitol Avenue
Washington Street
S. B. Turman
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Turman
Capitol Avenues
Marietta
Decatur
Whitehall
Peachtree Streets
Appalachian Bill Held Up in Congress
Congress adjourned again without action on a bill to create a forest reservation through the White and Appalachian mountains. For three years the proposal has been debated but blocked by the House or Senate on states rights arguments while neighboring states face forest depletion. Senator Heyburn of Idaho is cited as suggesting conservatives accuse conservationists of westward bias, as the bill would support water power, forests, and agricultural projects.
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Congress
Senate
Heyburn
Idaho
Frances
Clemmer
Briefs From Billville and Local Lore in 1900s Vernacular
A mosaic of short items from The Howard Cour apt featuring light poetry, regional dialect quips, and a fashion note. Includes a Fourth of July peace pledge with a weath of humorous verses about possums, harvests, and a “Dont Worry” refrain plus a fashion blurb on hair adornments and a Georgia text about happiness and generosity. The piece closes with quips on weather, humor, and rural humor.
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Howard- Cour
Handh Glover
Howard. Com
Letters From the People on Law, Dogs, and Praise for The Constitution
Three letters discuss mercy in law enforcement urging restraint when arresting suspects, cautioning against deadly force. A second piece criticizes cruel treatment of dogs by fast motion or electric cars, urging humane handling. The final letter praises The Atlanta Constitution for standing up for right and a square deal, signed by AL Rivers of Cheraw, June 26, 1910.
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Aanta
Prisoner Attacks Sheriff Parker at Georgia Jail
In Bremen Georgia yesterday Sheriff R Parker of Buchanan was knocked unconscious by a large prisoner who seized his pistol. The sheriff recovered the weapon and used it to subdue the assailant. Shots fired drew a crowd and forced the outside door to be battered down before order could be restored. Parker remained in serious condition after the melee.
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Bremen
R. Parker
Buchanan
The
Brownwink News
Georgia
Judge Phil P. Johnston Dies at Waynesboro
Judge Phil P Johnston died at his home in Waynesboro Georgia at 9 13 PM after suffering a stroke of apoplexy last night He had been in ill health for some time and his death places the local judiciary in mourning with many clerks and residents noting his long service and dedication to the community
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Phil P. Johnston
Waynesboro
Tume
Ph PB. Johnston
Southern Bell Reports Big Tax Return Increase
The Southern Bell Telephone Company filed its tax return in Georgia with a total property value of 34,686,37 including a franchise valued at 109,318. It shows a $295,387 increase over last year, a pattern noted as unusual among large firms. Other carriers like Western Union and Central of Georgia also filed returns. Seaboard Air Line shows a decrease versus last year.
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Southern Bell Telephone Comany
Aixaven
Wm. A. Wright
Southern Bell
Western Union Telegraph Company
Georgia
Céntral of Georgia
Georgia Gubernatorial Race Sparks Bitter Campaign
A string of editorials from The Columbus Enquirer Sun The Savannah News and other Georgia papers discuss Hoke Smith Brown and Hart in the governor race. They critique misrepresentation warn of a hard fought contest and urge a high minded campaign to avoid mudslinging. The pieces highlight Smiths shift from conservative to radical and Hart's entry as a potential unifying choice.
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Smith
Rome
Hoke Smith
Radicula
Jedge Hart
Macon News
John C. Hart
Georgia
Brown
Hart
Capitol Gossip on Governor Brown Land Purchase Plan
Rumors say Governor Brown will send to the Senate early next week two special messages on the bill authorizing him to buy land in Chattanooga Tennessee for the Western and Atlantic trail project. Opinions split on whether the act was mandatory or discretionary. Brown’s prior knowledge of state roads and topography makes his forthcoming reply highly anticipated. Also noted: Fleming C Reid is commissioned second lieutenant and battalion quartermaster and commissary of the First infantry National Guard of Georgia. Hodges named to succeed himself as Macon city court judge. Wright reports state insurance receipts of 26452.28 with expected annual premium tax around 160000, signaling rapid growth in the insurance business.
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Ocilla
Georgia
Newt Anderson
Newton County
Bla
Mueon, Gs
Brown
Senate
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlantic
Hodgen
Self
Robert
Hodges
Macon
Hodgan Hau
Three Candidates Enter City Recorder Race
Thomas H. Goodwin, a twice‑mayor candidate and noted attorney, announces his bid for city recorder with backing from former supporters. Recorder Nash f Broyles says he will run, and Malvern Hill, previously a recorder candidate, also seeks the post. The field now stands at three with potential others remaining unidentified.
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Thomas H. Goodwin
Goodwin
Nash F Broyles
Malvern Hill
Soldier of Life memory poem and Glidden fortune note
A memorial poem honors Alonzo B. Duane of Hapeville Georgia as a fearless soldier of life and father of four, while a news brief reports Rudolph J. Yeas driving a car in Glidden Iowa and inheriting 1.5 million dollars from his grandfather Rudolph J. of Württemberg Germany. The two items reflect tribute and a major inheritance connected to a distant relative.
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Hapeville, Ge
Bes Moles
Iowa
Worg
Chicago
Urat
Rudolph J. Yeas
Rudalph 3
Wurtemberg
Germany
Atlantans Welcome John W. Alexander Back From Europe
John W. Alexander, longtime Atlantean, returns from a four month tour of England Ireland Scotland Italy Germany and the Holy Land. He and a party of Atlantans including Rev and Mrs Millard and Mrs Lumpkin met President Roosevelt in Cairo and shared friendly handshakes and remarks about Georgia. He described the trip as delightful and planned future travels, recalling Oberammergau and meeting Mrs Frank Stewart and Mrs Anderson from Atlanta during the journey.
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Europe
John W. Alexander
Judys
W. Millard
Mra Millard
Miss Millard
Master Milard
J. M. Kempton
J. T. Oliver
Eugene Willingham
Sra
Sarah Lumpkin
Mra
Helen ‘Ceérter
Atlante Postence
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Atlanta
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Ireland
Scoteland
Italy
Germany
Holy Land
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Jota
Cairo
Roosevelt
Ame
Sheppard
Tos Number 1
Georgia
Isome
Oberammergau
Frank Stewart
Anderson
Probe on graft charges against Lee Barron planned
The House committee on public property will hold a 3 PM meeting to finish investigating graft charges against Lee Barron keeper of public buildings. Chairman Keith expects a resolution to empower the committee as a court and to issue subpoenas after receiving witness names from Mrs Watson.
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Lee Barron
House of Representatives
Thomas E. Watson
Wades
Keith
Watson
Murnin
Keith Jam Tight
Dispensary Case Continuation at Florence Trial
The article reports a continued state case against John Black and H L Solomon tied to a disp ensary matter. The proceedings reference a 311 join and an expected motion, with Florence noted as the trial location and June date cited.
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Black
Hoes
Nelson
Shipp
Florence
John
H. L. Solomon
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