Parismony and Politics in Atlanta Schools
An unsigned editorial endorses William H. Terrell's critique of Atlanta public schools, blaming parsimony among the rich and political interference for stagnation. It praises the superintendent and staff, argues for dedicated funding via a fixed city tax percentage for education, and supports a half million dollar bond for a university high school. It urges removing politics from the system and highlights salary and congestion issues as core problems.
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Atlanta
William H. Terrell
Terrell
Education
Wilson's Courage Demands Currency Legislation Now
President Wilson demands immediate currency legislation, urging Congress to act without delay. He cites decades of study by commissions across parties and notes the nation is thoroughly informed, dismissing calls for postponement as untenable.
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Wilson
Congress
Congress Faces Trusts and Currency Legislation
A celestial intelligence inspired measure by Glass and Owen aims for a compromise with universal principles adapted to American conditions. Congress must tackle trust issues and related problems promptly to end the country’s suspense and uncertainty and avoid delaying currency legislation.
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Celestial Intelligence
America
Messrs
Glass and
Owen
Congress
End of the Rope for Huerta Prompts Mexican Crisis Action
The article argues Huerta’s dictatorship drives Mexico toward chaos and signals imminent decisive action by the United States. It notes possible arms embargo changes and a constitutionalist advance, with foreign powers rethinking recognition as deputies are jailed and a presidential election looms.
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Huerta
Republic
United States
Mexico
Washington
England
Germany
Japan
Felix Diaz
Wilson
Bryan
Books in the Parcel Post Move by Burleson
Postmaster General Burleson submits a schedule to the Interstate Commerce Commission aiming to admit books and printed matter to parcel post at lower rates. The commission will publish findings soon, and action by Burleson is anticipated. The change could mark a major advancement in the parcel post, correcting long standing rate imbalances.
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Burleson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Recorder vows strict action to curb street harassment
In Atlanta a recorder pledges a hardline policy against men who harass women on the streets. He announced that after this week there will be intensified police vigilance to keep women safe day and night, with summary punishment likely in repeat cases. The piece also blends satirical asides about public safety and broader social commentary.
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Recorder Broyles
Recorder
From Georgia Hy Frank Stanton Poem and Bull Deacon Tale
A fragment from a Georgia poem by Frank Stanton laments spring dreams and a beloved, with lines about violets and morning gardens. It shifts to a humorous local tale of a dignified deacon facing a bull, who preaches a long sermon until the bull naps and the deacon escapes.
Spectral Bets and Hilarious Whimsy From Rural Ledger
A chaotic collage of rural quips and absurdities spans weather, hooch rumors, a court-tinged joke about a paper changing hands, and playful verses. Notable lines reference cotton specter, Dr. Wiley on whiskey, a 40-foot alligator chase, bells and happiness, and a bold widow notice, all reflecting a whimsical, homespun newspaper tone.
A Story of the Moment Whittles and Woes in Town
Mrs Turnover extols a carved wooden elephant and a clothes horse made by Mr Skullery while quipping on leisure time and spending habits. The piece riffs on whittling, thrift, and a wife urging practical work over novels, with comic barbs about debt and town merchants.
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Bkullery
Ling
Skullery
Whittlersville
Mrs. Turnover
Operations by George Futch the surgical spoof
A satirical essay compares human surgery to auto repairs, detailing surgeons lifting apart bodies with tools, replacing bones and organs, and turning patients into walking examples of composite parts. It notes the high cost and quick, hurried nature of operations, with far‑fetched humor about lost limbs and strange replacements.
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Adios Roda
Europe
Did Shakespeare Visit Scotland Theories and Debate
The article surveys claims Shakespeare toured Scotland to gather Macbeth material, citing Spottiswood, Guthrie, and Chalmers, and weighs evidence of English players in Edinburgh. It notes no firm proof of his visit, with some speculation that he may have acted in 1589 or 1601, but most scholars doubt any firsthand Scottish travel by Shakespeare.
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Walt
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare
Sa Ter
Land of the Thistle
Macbeth
Satatbine
Edinburgh
Guthrie
James
Elizabeth
Spottiswood
Chamber of England
St. Stephen's
Scotland
Forth
John Sinclair
Macbbeth’s
Dunsinane
Shake- Aapette
Chalmers
London
King Henry
Cotlier
Whinburgh
Bpeark
Malone
Shakapearet
Henry
Ingby
Winglish
Stratford
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
John Anderson
Holinshed
William H Terrell Defends Atlanta School System
William H Terrell writes on city schools defending board competence and praising Superintendent W M Staton and assistant Landrum. He argues against partisan politics in education, lauds teachers, and explains overcrowding and redistricting limits while noting bond commission decisions and wage considerations.
Giraffes in Danger of Extinction Across Africa
The Indianapolis News notes the giraffe, tallest living animal, faces near extinction due to years of indiscriminate slaughter. Once widespread, it now remains south of the Sahara. Historical references recount giraffes gifted to rulers, with Europe only recently reacquainting itself, while Boer gunmen in South Africa further reduce their numbers.
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Indianapolis News
Africa
Bahera
Thomas Tood
Animal Kingdom
London Times
Europe
Damascus
Frederick II
Lorenzo the Magnificent
Florence
Egypt
Heypt
Constantinople
Venice
England
France
South Africa
Even Great Men Are Human in King Edward Time
The Philadelphia Ledger notes that even kings reveal human flaws and engine troubles, profiling King Edward as a peacemaker rather than a historic epic figure. Cecil Rhodes is portrayed through his chauffeur’s lens, contrasting grand genius with personal doubt and belief. The piece argues faith in a supreme power is the key measure of a man.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Napoleon
Bervant
Edward
Cecil Rhodes
Kfe
Africa
Nim
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