Taft Arrayed by Beveridge in Chicago Speech
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge opened Roosevelt campaign events in Chicago at Orchestra Hall calling for a strong leader to curb big business. He attacked Taft administration prosecutions and urged Roosevelt as the only figure to compel corporations to respect the government. He blamed overcapitalization and tariffs for high living costs and criticized Sherman law as misapplied against trusts.
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Augusta Strives to Build Savannah River Levee
Augusta leaders plan to obtain legislative approval to construct a river levee capable of withstanding 42 feet of water on the Savannah river. Captain Aberlin Carter’s plans guide the project with a cost estimate near two million dollars. Local commercial groups are meeting to coordinate city efforts and public support for ample river protection.
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Vaudeville and theater offerings at Forsyth and Atlanta
Keith Vaudeville promises a popular program at Forsyth with a quarter hour show by Bud Fisher and a crowd assembled around clever sketches of Matt and Jeff plus Spink and Welch and the Nevammos. Polly of the Circus heads to the Atlanta with Ida St Leon in the lead and real circus stunts on stage. Viola Allen returns to the Grand in The Herfords. The Third Degree continues at the Lyric with dramatic tension. South Georgian train for the A and Waycross departs nightly at 10:15.
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Trusts and term limit critique rally remarks by speaker
A speaker ridiculed the idea of a third term as a dangerous precedent and attacked oil trust practices. He cited Wickersham’s recommendations and noted trusts’ approvals while questioning reforms. The speech pressed that ordinary citizens suffer oil price rises before justice is served and condemned consecutive term fears.
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Investment Opportunity and Chamber Stock Prospect
An eminent city figure touts a preferred stock offering tied to a new chamber of commerce building. The plan promises a 6 percent cumulative dividend and rapid retirement, with projected yearly retirements of 4,000 to 6,900 and full repayment in ten to fifteen years. A partial subscriber list follows.
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Roosevelt In Running For Bay State Delegation
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first presidential candidate in Massachusetts to have nomination papers issued under the new primary law. Papers were drawn at the secretary of state office. Later papers were issued for Taft and Governor Foss, with several delegates to the national conventions also obtaining nomination papers.
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Tax on wealth sparks debate in Congress and court clashes
Lawmakers argued for a wealth tax with figures estimating annual revenue between 50.6 and 60 million dollars. Representative Underwood defended the measure while critics warned of the Supreme Court’s 1895 income tax ruling. Littleton of New York delivered a forceful defense backed by extensive court references. The scene showed partisan tension as supporters and opponents pressed for passage amid judiciary scrutiny. Also, W F McCombs, Wilson’s campaign manager, visits Augusta, meeting local Wilson backers before west tour. Rose Blumenthal to sing at Grand Opera House on March 20 with tickets on sale.
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Hon J T Parker Dies Suddenl y in Prattsburg Ga
Hon John T Parker longtime Talbot County figure dies at home in Prattsburg from heart trouble at 9 30 pm He served as Talbot county representative and later as senator He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter and was 65 Interment at family burial ground set for tomorrow at 10 o clock.
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Leagrange Franchises Limited to 25 Years
LaGrange Ga March 19 Special The city council passed an ordinance to grant twenty five year franchises to any and all power companies applying for the city The franchises are limited and the twenty five year clause has caused contention but the council remains unyielding Up to the power companies to accept or reject as drawn Companies applying Columbus Power Company Georgia Railway and Power Company Columbus expects to erect towers within thirty days Georgia has towers as far as Newnan Both firms may accept and begin erecting towers soon Decision on supply or rates to be made after railroad commission review and later consideration of a rate policy
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DIES FROM DRINKING CARBOLIC BY MISTAKE
Tifton Ga March 19 Special WW W Branch a young farmer from Chula in Tift county died at his father's home minutes before 4 pm after drinking a disinfectant mistaken for bitters He drank from a bottle with a similar label to bitters despite a physician being called he died within an hour He leaves a wife Misa Mattle Payne of Reynolds and one child
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Georgia Ball Players Posted by Coach For Season
Frank Anderson of the University of Georgia baseball department lists the regulars for the upcoming season. The post announces the selected players, noting their numbers and roles as part of the team roster.
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Hearst attacks Wilson as Democrat or not in Georgia spread
A scathing critique from William Randolph Hearst dismisses Woodrow Wilson as a Democrat. The piece urges Georgians to judge who truly leads the Democratic cause, calling Hearst a rearranger of party lines and urging readers to study quotations from city and state leaders for clarity.
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Wilson and Gaynor exchange letters on Hearst bias
Mayor Gaynor and Governor Wilson trade letters revealing high mutual respect and shared views on Hearst. Gaynor defends Wilson against attacks by a newspaper proprietor while Wilson praises Gaynor’s administration and urban governance amid Democratic party tensions and editorial commentary.
Hearst in editorials and party lines noted in papers
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