The Frank Case Supreme Court Opinion Explained
A long editorial argues the Georgia Supreme Court will decide Leo Frank's fate impartially. It stresses justice over prejudice, outlines when a verdict should stand or be overturned, and urges a fair trial with evidence proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt or awarding a new trial.
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Frank
Leo Frank
Supreme Court of
Mindy
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Georgia
Georgia
The Bigness of Bryce in Wilson Praise
President Wilson praised James Bryce as a premier diplomat shaping Anglo American ties in a London Pilgrims dinner tribute. The letter hailed Bryce as unmatched among predecessors and forecast American ambassadorships reflecting evolving diplomacy amid steamship, cable, and wireless advances.
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James Bryce
Wilson
London
Bryce
Bryce and the evolving diplomacy of treaties
The ambassador’s role shapes modern treaty making as cables replace direct negotiations. Bryce anticipated shifts in diplomacy during his mission, combining deep knowledge of political institutions with tactful, constructive criticism. His successes reflect grasp of emotions and interests that cross geographic and racial lines, guiding better international relations.
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Cable
Bryce
Raing
Municipal employment bureau to curb crime says Weltner
Philip Weltner, secretary of the Georgian Prison association, argues that Atlanta can cut crime by establishing a municipal employment bureau focused on unskilled workers. He says day laborers drift into vagrancy and crime when employment ends, and a coordinated bureau with police, charities and other agencies would reduce crime and boost local productivity.
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Atlanta
Philip Weltner
Georgian Prison Association
Weltner
Recorder
Police Court
Associated Charities
Henry George in Pueblo and the single tax movement
The Pueblo Colorado electorate passed the single tax by an affirmative majority of 500. The charter amendment taxes land values while not assessing improvements, tying municipal taxes to land and leaving county and state debts to old methods. The piece links Henry George's theory to urban values like Atlanta’s Five Points, notes growing support, and mentions La Follette, Wilson, Tammany, and Murphy in a broad posturing tone.
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Henry George
America
England
Colorado
Pueblo
George
Atlanta
Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Interesting Recital Of Mexican History by Martin V Calvin
In this Decatur Ga. piece Martin V Calvin recalls events from the Mexican War and early U S policy toward Mexico. It cites Hamilton Stephens on expansion, Polk’s aims, the Wilmot proviso clash, and southern leaders defending slavery while supporting union values. It frames U S duty as guiding Mexico toward republican government.
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Mexico
Diaz
Carranza
Huerta
Wilson
Alexander Hamilton Stephens
National House of Representatives
Pxt
Republic
Louisiana
Oregon
Pacific
Texas
Rio Grande
Californias
Stephens
Polk
California
New Mexico
Upper
United States
MR Buchanan
Congress
Friends of Peace
Buchanan
Fermit
Maine
Spanish
Atlanta
Young J. Allen
China
Allen
Spain
Hand of
Providence
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Toombs
Calhoun
Wilmot
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
John Davis
Massachusetts
Adere Maet
Commodore Stockton
Avolea
Lynn
Bancroft
Decatur, Ga
City Employment Bureau Needed to Cure Vagrancy
Georg ia Prison Associate secretary Philip Weltner argues Atlanta should establish a municipal employment bureau to curb vagrancy and crime. He cites poor job access, idleness, and fines as driving factors, urging state and city action to connect capital with labor and rescue occasional workers from poverty and degradation.
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City Employment Bureau
Philip Weltner
Georgia Prison Associate
Atlanta
The Sinful Agents and the Justice of the Peace Race
A town tale features Mrs. Curfew denouncing aggressive door to door agents selling costly soaps and groceries. Her husband, Mr. Curfew, plans a run for justice of the peace, facing ridicule from merchants and a wary public anxious about agents disturbing busy homes.
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Curfew
Justice of the Peace
Heliotrope
Griggins
Guggins
Goshen
Madame de Pompadour and the king's perilous plot
A historical sketch portrays Madame de Pompadour as a central figure in Louis XV's court. It recounts alleged intrigues, assassination attempts, and her rising influence, culminating in her 1764 death after a life of political leverage and flamboyant display.
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DE Pompadour
Louis XV
Mme. de Pompadour
France
Paris
Louis IV
Marie’ Leczinski
Lenormand d'Etoilen
Madame de Pompadour
Louis
de Pompedeur
Marquise
Madame du Hausset
Bernis
Hoffman
Marine
Madame d'Hsparbes
de Argenson
Jeanne
Jeanne,de Pompadour
Madrid Portrait: Climate, Culture, and Comedy of a Capital
A 1913 sketch extols Madrid as the global hub of guitar, cigarette, and bull fighting industries. It details climate swings from 123 in the shade to freezing, notes 600,000 residents, vast palaces, art, churches, and a tame university, while lampooning social life and street care with a satirical eye.
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Madrid
Spain
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Your Presence An Asset Or A Liability In Daily Life
A reflective guide discusses how presence affects opportunity and social impact, urging readers to cultivate a presence that attracts employment and cheer. It emphasizes personal character as a marketable asset and includes practical notes on preparing and using baked noodles with veal.
Hair Net Idea Echoed in Quip Between Father and Miss
Dialogue from a brief exchange shows Miss Flip seeking tips for wearing a hair net while Father jokes about what should be placed under the net. The playful lines reflect domestic humor and household routines.
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Vucse
Flip
To Belinda: A Rustic Holiday Poem Lost in Time
A nostalgic verse recalls Belinda with visions of barn dances fiddle tunes and old Virginia reel imagery. The speaker sketches attire gifts and antebellum charm while invoking family and a struggle with racial reference in a fragmentary cold legacy.
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Belinda
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