Notice to Subscribers and 1909 political quips
A satirical notice from Constitution Publishing Co Atlanta dated March 24 1909 greets readers with jests about taxation tariffs and politics. It mentions traveling representatives Wow Blackburn Moore WHB Over Bey C H Donnellt WFF and warns subscribers not to pay anyone. The piece riffs on presidents reforms tariffs and African topics while lampooning figures like Roosevelt Taft and Hobson and ends with a note on county agriculture commissioners.
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WOW
Blackburn
The Recent Assault on Cannonism Debate and Democratic Caucus
The piece argues for open free discussion within the Democratic caucus after a split among 23 congressmen over Cannonism. It condemns the prearranged plan and swift vote, warning that suppressing debate is Cannonism. It urges fair process, equity for members, and preservation of caucus integrity without Cannonist manipulation.
Roosevelt and the average man in Collier's ethics
Former President Roosevelt writes on life outdoors and the value of effort. He divides greatness into exceptional merit and self-made traits, arguing the average man can reach high eminence with energy and perseverance. He urges schooling to focus on brain cultivation like crop care, praising America as paradise of the average man.
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Roosevelt
America
Mr. Roosevelt
The Payne tariff bill maximum and minimum schedules
The proposed maximum and minimum duties under the Payne bill would impose higher rates on all products from any nation that does not grant the United States the same access as its most favored nation. A single favorable entry for one country could trigger the maximum schedule on all its products, risking broad retaliation and hurting consumers at home. The article highlights that widespread application could occur against many nations, potentially extinguishing any downward revisions.
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United States
Germany
Austria
Cummina
Iowa
Tariff Debate Risks Consumer Harm From Maximum Schedules
The text critiques the Payne bill's maximum and minimum tariff schedules, arguing they may shift protection from industries to foreign commerce. It warns the maximum schedules benefit manufacturers through higher duties and raise prices for consumers, likening the policy to playing with fire and urging careful reciprocity without harming buyers.
Farmers' Union Leader Praises Editorial On Southern Citizenship
Charles S Barrett of Union City Ga writes March 23 1909 praising a Sunday editorial The letter argues for broad nonpartisan citizenship education for Southern farmers and opposes racial prejudice It defends Tafts policy to reduce negro officeholders and calls for intelligent political participation by farmers within the nonpartisan Union context.
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Haiing
Farmers’ Union
Roosevalt
Taft
South
Fermerg’ Union
Aouth
No Quorum Present Of Subcommittee
Captain Joseph F. Burke urged for the commission form of government as he spoke to a sparsely attended committee on cities west of the Mississippi. Chairman George Hillyer had called the meeting, but fewer than five members showed up, leaving no quorum to transact business.
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Commission
Joseph F. Burke
Misissippi
General Committee On
George Hillyer
Ick Ang
Burke
Des Moines
Education Board Under Indictment in Paulding County
Pallas Ga March 23 Special Considerable interest is being taken in the cases made by the last grand jury against the board of education of this county to be tried at the present term of Paulding Superior court. They are charged with failing to carry out the McMichael law with failing to fix rules for governance and school term dates not paying out funds received during 1908 and employing teachers without licenses. There are five counts with affidavits denying the charges. The case is set for a hearing at o clock next Saturday.
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Saturda
State Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
J. D. Milter, Jr
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
City
Coum
Miller
Reid
Imahdamus Nisi
Bald
Corgia
Tie Court of
Messrs Brown & Randolph
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Burglars Strike Augusta Chinese Grocery Store
Burglars entered Tao Yan's Center Street grocery store and removed a small front safe containing money and valuables. About $900 reportedly stolen. police say no clear leads or crew identified.
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Augusta
Gallarce
Tao Yan
Center Street
Emory Endowment Drive Gains $2000 from Montezuma Citizens
President Ame g E Tickey of Emory College raised $2000 for the college endowment after a sermon at the Montezuma Methodist church. Subscriptions listed include S A Forehand 80, Dr C Richardson 200, AC Felton 100, M Richardson 100, JF Peed 88, July Felton 200, and many others, totaling 8008 dollars.
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Emory | College
Montezuma
Methodist Church
C i Richardson
AC Felton
Mule
Richardson
Powell
Will McKenzie
Ed Mckenzie
Matt
Riley to Get Deposit in Georgia Insolvent Company
Judge Pendlaton orders State Treasurer Robert B Park to hand over a $10,000 guarantee deposit to J L Rey as receiver for the Georgia assets of the Southern Insurance Company New Orleans. Receiver Riley will manage the fund for Georgia creditors after prior dispute with Frank Hooper.
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J T Pendlaton
Superior Court
Robert B Park
J. L. Rey
Georgia Aesets
Southern Insurance Company
New Orleans
Riley
Frank Hooper
Americus
Z A Littlejohn
Southwestern Circuit
Georgia
High Schools Compete At North Georgia Oratorical Meet
Douglasville Ga hosts next annual oratorical meeting on April with representatives from Tallapoosa Carrollton Cedartown Buchanan Bremen Villa Rica and several smaller places. About five hundred delegates expected to attend and organizers prepare to accommodate them.
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Douglasville
Spejelal
North Georgia High School Oratorical Association
Tallavoors
Carrollton
Cedartown
Buchanhan
Bremen
Villa Rica
Georgia Appeals Court Ends Repeated Horse Trade Case
The state court of appeals rejected further review in Fudge v Kelly over a horse swap alleging a lion on one horse. The court held the lower ruling correct and dismissed the case, freeing the parties from further appeals.
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State Court of Appeals
Fudge
Kelly
Hebrew Orphans Home Marks Twentieth Anniversary Celebration
The Hebrew Orphans home observes its twentieth anniversary in Atlanta today following the B'nai B'rith convention's close. Simon Wolff of Washington will address the gathering as president of the home, with special exercises planned at the orphanage auditorium this evening.
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Hebrew Orphans’ Home
Ahatta
Atlanta
Simon Wolff
Washington
Douglasville Votes for 10000 Electric Light Bonds
In Douglasville Georgia on March 23 voters approved a 10000 electric light bond issue by a decisive margin. The plan calls for a municipal plant to be built within four months and funded through serial bond installments.
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Douglasville
Spetintj
Many Meetings On The Off Week In City Council
The city council plans several committee meetings this week including a pension committee for police and fire departments with members from the council police committee board of fire masters police chief fire chief police board chairman city attorney mayor and citizens Jaxon Brockdell Peters McCord Candler. A 3 PM meeting of the printing committee will seek funds to publish the new city code and the tax committee will discuss multiple license applications and tax returns including whether banks may deduct full building value from tax returns. The finance committee will meet tomorrow afternoon to study methods to obtain funds to widen Edgewood avenue. Friday at 10 AM the investigation into the dispute between the city engineer and the commissioner of public works will be convened by Alderman Candler.
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Council
Board of Fremaster
F Jaxon
H C Brockdell
Edgewood Avenue
Shriners Arrested in Bainbridge Practical Joke Incident
Bainbridge Ga March 23 crowds gathered as Shriners were arrested for larceny of railroad property after their cars were stolen from the Atlantic Coast Line depot and moved five miles out of town. They were jailed then released on good behavior bonds amid a large parade of visiting Shriners and a festive afternoon procession with decorated autos and floral outfits.
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Bainbridge Ga
Shriners
Atlantic Coast Line
Savannah
Columbus
Quincy
Bainbridge
Desert
Tonlabt
Walnman
Justices of Peace to Hold Meeting in Macon
Town House Macon Georgia hosts a planned convention of Georgia justices of the peace chaired by J Tom Rogers and Tadee WA Poe in May. They seek a new statewide bill to regulate fees and to organize a state association of about six to seven hundred justices to improve court services. The first meeting is expected in Macon.
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Macon
Tom Rogers
Tadee WA Poe
Georgia
Justice of the Peace
Poe
Rogers
Parrott Still Heads Atlantic Compress Co
A board meeting at the Candler Building yesterday morning, convened by President F Parrott after he was named co receiver for the Atlante Birmingham and Atlantic road, discussed whether Parrott would continue to lead the company and handle receiver duties. The directors commended his conduct and saw no reason to change his official status.
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Atlantic Compress Company
Candler
F. Parrott
H M Atkinson
Atlante
Birmingham
Atlantic Road
Mr Parrott
Thia Company
Bumneps
Atatum Society
Americus Doctor Admitted To City Hospital
Prominent Americus physician Dr G Fields was brought to the city hospital tonight for treatment after a severe illness. Hospital staff and doctors are actively caring for him, with experts yet to determine the exact nature of his condition amid concern in the community.
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Americus
Macon
Pectai
G Fields
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