The Snipers and Squeeze Pennies in Atlanta Bond Fight
A vivid account describes thrift minded critics dubbed Squeeze Pennies and their ally Samuel M Inman who oppose Grady bond measures. It notes their covert tactics, the dangers of current bonding law, and a proposed constitutional reform requiring two thirds of votes cast for bond approval.
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Soneeze Penny
Atlanta
Squeeze Penny
Samuel M Inman
Mr Inman
Squeeze Penny and Company
Bne
Inman
The Fake Extra Nuisance in the News Trade
A critique of fake newspaper extras urges honesty and ethics in reporting. The piece argues fake headlines mislead readers, inflate circulation figures, and harm long term credibility, urging public discernment to curb sensationalism.
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Fourth Estate
New York
Extra
Cleveland
Barnum
Jesson
White House Wedding Bridges Two First Daughters
The Wilson administration marks a rare White House wedding as Eleanor Randolph Wilson wed Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Georgia roots tie groom and bride’s mother. a simple ceremony underscores national sentiment over partisanship.
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Cupid
Wilson
White House
Eleanor Randolph
Georgia
McAdoo
Wilsons
A Omen Pushes Rotkinson For Fulton Legislature
A momentum among Atlanta business labor and professional men seeks Judge Spencer Rotkinson to permit his name as a candidate from Fulton county for the legislature. The Constitution backs the move as vital for the state. Rotkinson, a former supreme court judge with broad state service, would bring strong influence to the house, and Atlanta and Fulton would benefit from three such men. If three agree to run, they could be elected with little opposition, a sacrifice for public service valued by the public.
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Atlanta
Spencer Rotkinson
Fulton County
Fulton
Georgia
General Assembly
Spencer Atkinson
Supreme Court
Misanthropy and Progress in a Tennessee Town Saga
The town editor rails against misanthropy while celebrating progress and joy. A rambling chorus of rural optimism, a sunbeam motif, and a spectral tale from the Walnut Valley Times mix in a reflection on prosperity, taxes, and community spirit. The piece tethers musical imagery to local life, ending with a vignette on a druggist and a doorway to the Golden Gate.
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New York City
Had Hotaling
Broadway
Forty Second Street
Thirty-eighth
Golden Gate
Walnut Valley Times
Peter
Universal Chorus From a Transcribed Town Poem
A fragmented archival verse piece blends banter and urged endurance with lines about joy, trouble, and a symbolic chorus. The text mixes street talk and mythic imagery, mentioning a town parade, rain as cleansing, and warnings about fame. It preserves seen names and phrases while offering a snapshot of period voice.
Preventing false cries by war era newsies
The Fourth Estate reports unscrupulous newsboys selling papers during wartime create national concern. Newsies cry deceptive headlines to attract buyers, prompting publishers to seek police help. Some cities urge readers to alert authorities on deception. instances of misinstruction among newsies harm sales and trust.
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Fourth Estate
Publiihers
Cleveland
The Wives Union and Paris Price Protests
A manifesto from the League of Parisian Consumers describes a rising cost of living with high bread prices and dear essentials. It notes shopkeepers’ profits and the push to curb tariffs and duties, while critics urge reform to relieve strain on households.
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Leromaie Uniwage Ens
Paris
Aleady
London
Dorsey Replies To Governor Race Pressure In Georgia
Georgia politics heat up as solicitor general Hugh M. Dorsey explains he has not time to consider a governor bid amid a flood of letters and telegrams. Other items note Judge Adams defending Governor Slaton and Atkinson contemplating a public stand, with Slaton delaying statewide tours to focus on duties.
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Gorse
Canalitaton
Tin State
Superior Court
Adams
John Msi
Samuel B Adams
Savanna
Vili la Journal
Sasannah
Slaton
Senate
Journal
Tri
Slatans
Georgia
States Senate
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United States
Willems
Cova
Slatan
Adams Sasanath
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Frank A. Liengis
Datenton
M Slaton
House of Representatives
Mr Denne
Latonten
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Atlanta Judge Atkinson Considers Candidacy Move
The unsigned but circulating petition signals Judge Atkinson may soon announce his candidacy. A prominent Atlanta citizen, he has long led public works and law, moving from Brunswick where he presided as judge of the Brunswick circuit to the state supreme court before practicing in Atlanta.
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State Supreme Court
Atlanta
Peebles
Alglsla
Thomson Ga
Isaac S Peebles
Superior Court of the
Augusta
Henry
Flammond
Earn Path
Tbsea
Sali Ito
A Igusia
A L Trankhin
Opposition to primary reform dominates Macon Telegraph editorial
The Macon Telegraph voices strong opposition to changing Georgia’s state primary system, arguing that the unit rule keeps power with large and small counties alike and prevents manipulation by factions. It endorses the convention plan and notes support from Democrats statewide. Also mentions Lorena Thomasville visitor Hon. Uierd Walker and Isaac S Peebles announcing ran for Augusta circuit judge.
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