Taft Promotes Progressive Reform and Popul ar Government
President Taft delivers a lengthy speech outlining the Progressive Movement's origins since the Monitor and Merrimac battle anniversary. He credits Roosevelt, notes anti trust and interstate commerce laws, and argues for equality of opportunity, government role, and restraint on big business while defending popular government and the need for deliberate action.
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Taft Discusses Regulation and Business Myths at Night
President Taft spoke about government policy toward industry and railroads, saying regulation grows from public demand and should serve legitimate business. He urged reconciling business with lawful methods and avoiding constant nagging and intrusion, warning against public nuisance conduct by officials. The remarks followed a tribute to American railroads, then he retired late at a downtown hotel.
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Alleged Burglar Held in Spokane Over Travel Funds
An alleged Atlanta burglar, Pack Mathis, is jailed in Spokane on indictments for looting Atlanta homes of diamonds and jewelry valued over $5,000. He faces possible release if victims raise $250 for travel expenses. police say he will likely return to Atlanta. He is also wanted on an attempted murder charge in one home robbery.
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Spokane
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Rawson
Charles I. Gately
Peachtree Street
Charles Conklin
George Brown
John N. McEachern
Gordon Street
Walter Candler
Inman Park
Howard Schrey Howard on Re election and Hardwick speculation
Washington March 9 Representative William Schrey Howard of Georgia’s fifth district announced his bid for a second term in Congress. Other Georgia incumbents Edwards and Hughes plan to run again, with Crisp in the new third district and Adamson viewed as likely to seek re election. Discussion centers on Hardwick’s plans and a possible Wilson slate. Howard emphasizes service, experience, and dedication to his district as he seeks another term in the sixty third Congress.
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Hult House
West Side
Blue Island Avenue
West Twelfth Street
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United States
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Chicago
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Washington, D. C
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Georgia
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Dudley M. Hughes
Twelfth
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Crisp
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W. C. Adamson
Adamson Ia
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Whiot
Hardwick
Woodrow Wilson
Tomasy W. Hardwick
Thomas A. Lindson
Wilson
Hin
Howard
Congress
Ana Y Pad
Iremis
Brantley to retire after sixteen years in Congress
Washington March 1 Special Representative William G Brantley announces retirement from Congress after sixteen years of service. He departs with no opposition in eight nominations and says he will enter legal practice in Atlanta. He thanks supporters and traces a long public career with devotion to constituents.
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Washington
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Congress
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Senate
House
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Iis
William G. Brantley, Jr
Harrigan Jones
Phi Gamma at Emory Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Emory College in Oxford Georgia marked Phi Gamma Literary Society’s seventy fifth anniversary with a college holiday. Exercises in the society hall were led by Professor Marvin Lester. Dr H J Pearce of Brenau delivered the alumni address, his son Haywood Jr the anniversary oration, and Tom Gaines read a response. Cecil Davis gave the welcome. Quimby Melton read a commemorative poem. The tradition notes Emory is about a year older than the society and cites several notable presidents and bishops as alumni.
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Oxford
Phi. Gamma Literary Society
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Society
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Phi Gamma
H. J. Pearce
Brenau College
Haywood, Jr
Gotch Defeats Romanoff in Straight Falls at Chicago
Frank Gotch defeated Ivan Romanoff before the Chicago Athletic Association in straight falls. Gotch won the first fall in 10 minutes 28 seconds and the second in 20 minutes 20 seconds, delivering a decisive victory over the giant.
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Romench
Chicago
Frank Gotch
Ivan Romanoff
Chicago Athletic Association
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Cobsack
Farm Husbandman Monte Dies From Cat Scratch
Gilebert Monte, a farmer, died at his home near here today from fright after being scratched on the hand by a cat. Friends jestingly warned Monte that the fortieth day from the Sanro BeTaAtch would bring harm.
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Gilebert Monte
Frienis
Monte
French Birdwoman Falls From the Air
Paris reports Mme Draincourt, noted as a famous aviatrix, fell from her aircraft during a nighttime flight over a lit area. She survived with injuries described as serious but non life threatening, with witnesses noting a dramatic but partial collapse mid descent.
Parker Declares Candidacy for Eleventh District Congress
Waycross Ga March 9 Special Judge T A Parker former Brunswick judge announces he will run for Congress in the eleventh district now that Brantley is out He plans a formal announcement soon and begins canvassing visiting all counties amid strong local support from friends across the district with many pledging aid and no opposition anticipated due to his popularity.
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Brantley
T. A. Parker
Brunswick
Congress
Tennessee Democrats Fail to Reunite After Month-Long Talks
After all-day deliberations Nashville reports the rival Tennessee Democratic state committees failed to harmonize and adjourned indefinitely. The Vertrees faction moved primary dates from April 27 to May 25 and shifted the state convention from May 16 to June 12 while adhering to its own plan. The Barton and Horton factions faced deadlock, with Vertrees threatening to appoint a full primary board if Barton does not appoint members by March 15.
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Tenn
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Tennessee
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Vertrees Committee
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Horton Committee
Barton Committee
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I.o
Changes in Atlanta Branch of Goodyear Co
W Martin former manager of the Atlanta branch is promoted to head the motor truck tire department at Akron Ohio. He is succeeded by H F Hyde former sales manager with I F Chamber former city salesman succeeding Hyde.
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Atlanta
Goodyear Tire Company
Akron
Ohio
H. FE. Hyde
IF. E. Chatber
Mr. Hyde
International Motor Company opens Southeast HQ in Candler Building
The International Motor Company, owner of Mack Sauer and Hewitt trucks, opens offices in the Candler building and establishes them as the Southeast headquarters. Plans southern branch and service department to follow soon.
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Four-year-old Wells child dies at home in Memphis
Johnnie Lou Wells, daughter of Mr and Mrs Metcher Wells of 325 Simpson Street, died Friday at 5 am. Funeral arrangements set at Greenberg Bona's chapel with remains to be sent to Sewanee. She is survived by five brothers and sisters in addition to her parents.
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Simpson Street
Greenberg & Bona
Sewanee
Pound Tenders His Resignation From Waycross Schools
Waycross Georgia March 9 Special After seventeen years as superintendent A Pound tendered resignation to the board of education effective June 1 He will move to Atlanta to join a lyceum bureau and enter the lyceum field He ranks highly as an educator and orator and built up a strong local school system His brother is former state school commissioner Jere M Pound No immediate successor action was taken but President W J Carswell may be asked to fill the post
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A. Pound
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Atlanta
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Wireless Chain Sought By the British Empire
New York March 4 The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company reports a British government contract to build the Imperial Wireless Chain. Core stations include London Egypt Red Sea entrance Aden India Singapore Straits and Pretoria with plans to extend to all British possessions beyond the seas.
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Imperial Wireless Chain
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Aden
India
Singapore
Straits Settlement
Far East
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South Africa
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