Newspaper Press and Political Railings From 1912
A fragmented extract notes postage rates and distribution details for papers in Atlanta, with advertising management statements. It references the Washington Bureau, staff correspondent John Corrigan Jr., and multiple street corners for availability. Political commentary mentions Taft Roosevelt and Wilson era debates, trust busting, and upcoming conventions in a dated voice.
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Atlanta
R. Holliday
Constitution Building
Nole
Washington
The
Constituton
Jocstel
Hibbs Building
Fillseath
John Corrigan, Jr
Staf
New York City
Hotaline
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Times
C. H. Donnelly
W. H. Ovwerset
D. L
Sunday bathing controversy haunts Atlanta parks
The piece criticizes municipal bickering between departments and boards, urging decisive action by Atlanta's council on the long-delayed garbage disposal plant to improve public health and city efficiency.
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Atlanta
Two Blades of Grass Debate Draining vs Terracing
Joel Hurt of Atlanta and Colonel R J Redding of The Constitution debate whether hillside farm lands should be drained or terraced. Hurt argues drainage saves costs while Redding defends terracing with strong reasons. The exchange aims to spur practical farming discussion beyond partisan politics.
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Joel Hurt
Atlanta
R. J. Redding
Constitution
Colonel Redding
Mr. Hurt
Hurt
San Jose
Ohio
Probe and Farce Over Capitol Power Outage
The piece denounces a forthcoming congressional probe into the Capitol power plant failure while criticizing the Ashbrook committee’s postal service inquiry. It argues investigations yield few results, warns of potential patronage influence, and quips about delays before any substantive outcome, noting Atlanta’s issues as emblematic.
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Federal Capitol
Congress
Ashbrook House Committee
Post Office Department
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Postal Service
Washington
Atlanta
Methuselah
Undermining the Race's Basis
Statistics from the Southern Sociological Congress in Nashville expose alarming infant mortality in eight leading southern cities in 1910. The report links deaths to bad ailment and food, noting deaths in Atlanta, Knoxville, Memphis, New Orleans, Birmingham, Charlotte, and Richmond were double those elsewhere.
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Southern Sociological Congress
Nashville
Atlantashville
Knoxville
Memphis
New’ Orleans
Birmingham
Charlotte
Richmond
Vicby
Breeding Healthy Children Over Hog and Cattle Efforts
A historical passage argues for allocating a tenth of time and money spent on breeding healthy hogs and cattle to instead breeding healthy children. It emphasizes that adults are taught the essential procedures while infants rely on others for supervision, urging systematic campaigns against infant mortality.
To Ditch or to Drain A Georgian dispute on hillside farming
Two Georgians clash over hillside drainage in a Georgia debate sparked by Colonel Redding and a Constitution article. Colonel Redding favors ditching and terraces, while Mr. Hurt argues for drains and proper water conveyance to protect land and reduce losses.
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Mr. Hurt
Constitution
Colonel Redding
Georgia
Tin Troup
Insane Criticism of Leader Underwood in The Macon Telegraph
Editorial excerpt attacks political hostility toward Underwood and opposition to electing senators by the people. It argues the Bristow amendment has changed, notes racial and regional shifts, and condemns violent rhetoric. The Telegraph favors maintaining appointment methods over direct election, citing constitutional concerns and party dynamics.
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Underwood
Macon
Georgia
House
Bristow
Telegraph
North
United States
Sénate
Pillar of the Senate: Senator Bacon of Georgia
The piece hails Senator A. O. Bacon of Georgia as a pillar of the Senate and a distinguished foreign relations figure. It recalls his classmate status with Lodge and Tillman, notes his devotion to constitutional safeguards, and contrasts his view of the constitution's safety with Lodge’s.
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Boston
Mass
A. O. Bacon
Georgia
Senate
Senator Bacon
Senator Lodge
Tillman
Martin
Lodge
Many Tax Assessments Raised in Birmingham
Birmingham, May 16. Jefferson county tax assessments total $40,569,906 as announced by the state tax commissioner. Major increases include Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co raising $19,693,653 and Woodward Tron Co up $2,938,421, Republic Iron and Steel $1,503,541, and Pratt Consolidated Coal Co $1,418,050.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Woodward Tron
Republic Tron
Steel
Pratt Consolidated Coal Company
Whistling Through Winter and New Day Reflections
A collage of verse fragments and notes on authors, sentiment, and society. Mentions winter joy and spring, old times versus new, garden Eden in Georgia, and a Georgia philosopher’s quip. Includes literary notes about authors preparing for European trips and a local reflection on politics and walking.
Archbald Denounced Charges as False in Hearing
Washington on May 16 Judge Robert W. Archbald of the commerce court faced denials of a Boland statement underpinning charges. G F Brownell vice president and general for the Erie railroad testified before the house judiciary committee, asserting the asserted statements were untrue.
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Washington
W. P. Boland
Robert W. ‘Archbald
Commerce Court
House Judiciary “Committee
G. F. Brownell
Erie Railroad
Prohibition Law Violations Highlighted by Judge Maddox
Fragmentary report notes Judge Maddox stating some violators should not be sent to city court and that the jury returned with evidence today. The text references the Pies and mentions the prohibition law and penalties as a focus of court action.
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Mcense
Maddox
Resolutions Oppose Dillingham Bill by Lodges and Group
Eadishe Lodge 216 and Loiga 493 of Independent Brith Abraham with 765 members adopt resolutions opposing the Dillingham immigration bill. They urge Georgia's U S representatives and senators to defeat the measure and appoint committees to rally immigration supporters. They condemn literacy and identity proof tests as un-American and harmful to national growth.
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Eadishe
Friends ‘of Immigration
Bellingham
United States
Georgia
Congress
Sam Steele Dead Porter at Georgia Capitol
Sam Steele a long serving colored porter in the Georgia state capitol died yesterday at noon from an apoplectic stroke after collapsing in the hallway. He had worked under several governors for over thirty years and was well known across the state for his courteous service. He was about 65 and survived by a wife, several children and grandchildren.
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Sam Steele
Porter
State Capitol
Felder
Sam
Georgia
Marietta Street
Capitol
Lifelong Republican to vote for Underwood in Thomasville
Leland of Chicago, wintering in Thomasville, declares he will vote for Oscar Underwood if he becomes the Democratic nominee. He has never voted for a Democratic ticket before, but cites disgust with Taft Roosevelt nomination fight and says he would support Underwood if nominated.
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Thomasville
Oscar Underwood
Leland
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Underwood
Four Brooks Juries Puzzling Over Cases
Quitman Georgia May 16 Four juries deliberating simultaneously set a state record for Brooks superior court Lawyers with years of practice say they have never seen such a convergence The juries weigh forgery charges against H B Courtney tax conspiracy after trust Will Dubsrt violation of prohibition laws and Sacha Craxton a Hag Sadle Connie colored untabs bing The Courtney jury reached a verdict this morning while Craxton's went to the jury at 6 pm Conflicting testimony in Courtney case appears to have left it hopelessly deadlocked.
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Quitman
Brooks Superior Court
H. B. Courtney
T. W. Woodward
Will
Sacha Craxton
Courtney
S'Eleck
Crazeton
Old Violin Proves Fortune to Farmer in Gettysburg
Gettysburg Pa May 18 Charias Riley a farmer here was freed from financial worry after an old violin his father bought for 16 dollars proved to be a rare instrument. He first rejected a $60 offer but later, after expert appraisal, learned its value was about 7500 dollars. The instrument bears a 703 inscription and the price reflects its historical worth.
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Gettysbure
Riley
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Jane Rosés
Marie Henry
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