Bowles on the Independent Press and its dangers
Samuel Bowles, editor of The Springfield Republican, contributes to the North American Review with a critique of modern journalism. He warns that commercial pressures and sensationalism erode independence, urges honest reporting, and argues that a robust press remains essential to democracy.
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Samuel Bowles
Springfield Republican
Current
North American Review
Independent Press
Bowles
The
Ford
Frome Enjoins Smith from Using Estate Funds
The Georgian reports Frome restrains Norris Smith and executors of the estate of Halsted Smith from disposing of any part of the estate amid allegations of a large shortage and possible insurance-related misuses. A hearing before Judge Wright is set for August 16.
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Frome
Shes
Smith
City of
Rome
Norris Smith Macmilth
Penn
Wright
Meam
Halsted Smith
All
Norcia Smith
Member of Douma Shot To Death In St. Petersburg
Aug 1 report from St. Petersburg states M Herzen stein, a member of the dissolved Douma, was shot and killed while walking with his family. Assassins escaped amid wild rumors. Cronstadt news mentions a tote army officers being formulated and reports 600 to 1,000 killed or wounded in fighting about Helsingfors.
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DOUMA
Cytlen
St. Petersburg
M. Herzenstein
Cronstadt
Helsingfors
Graft Charged to General Wood by Leavenworth Times
The Leavenworth Times reports graft and inefficiency claims against General Leonard Wood. It cites his $4,000 yearly pay as governor and alleges approval of a brand of extract for canteens, leading to profits for a Manila dealer and war department orders favoring the dealer.
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General Wood
Kansas City
Leonard Wood
Leavenworth Times
Philippines
Wood
Manila
War Department
Witness claims Thaw wife not involved with White
New York August 1. In an interview aimed at undermining the unwritten law defense, additional testimony surfaced alleging that Harry K Thaw and Stanford White were together within two weeks of the fatal Madison Square Garden incident. Theater manager Tiyan Wineck testified he saw Thaw’s wife with White at a Broad hotel entrance before the killing.
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New York
Stanford White
Harry K. ‘Than
Hvelyn Nesbit
Madison Square Gater Root
Tiyan Wineck
Etting Tay
Thaw
White
Stewart Names Stations to Receive Registration
With eleven days left to register for fall elections County Tax Collector Andy Stewart appoints city and district registrars for those unable to travel to Atlanta. A record turnout is anticipated in the gubernatorial campaign. Poll tax payments and registrations are available at the county courthouse and multiple local stores including Tom Pitts on Whitehall and D A Cook on Decatur Street, plus other listed vendors.
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Andy Stewart
Lnc
Atlanta
County Court House
Tom Pitts
White Ha de P Wateo
Tosis Street
D. A. Cook
Decatur Street
Ben Lig Cae Peters Street
Wikle
Gordon Street
O. BH. Puckett
Marietta Street
No Inquest Planned in Carmichael Killing
No inquest will be held over the body of Frank Carmichael, a Black man shot by a crowd after an alleged assault on 14-year-old Annie Laurie Pool. Coroner and county officials ruled an inquest unnecessary due to eyewitnesses and legal guidance. The body remains at the Lee undertaking parlor and may be buried Wednesday afternoon. Carmichael’s kin in Jonesboro have been notified and may travel to Atlanta.
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Frank Carmichael
Annie Laurie Pool
J. J. Poole
Fakey Taney
Thom
Turner
County Attorne An
Carmichael
L. L. Lee
Broad Street
Jonesboro
Atlanta
District names and officials appear in fragmented note
Fragmented OCR lists districts and names such as Adamevil A HG Howell Battle Wilson Black MIN T Bryant Buckh Cooks Virett Jones Collins C A Hows P Aus College Pauper Harris East Dotton nin L G Whitne Oak Grove Mitchell Hy Jangsion nein C K Busbee.
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Adamevil A. HG. Howell
M. Wilson
Black
T. Y. Bryant
Buckh Cooks
Virett Jones, Collins
C. A. Hows
Q. P. Aus
College
Pauper Harris
East Dotton
L. Ninile
L. G Whitne
Oal Grovew
Ie Mitchell
Poe Hy Jangsion
Nein C.K. Busbee
Secret ballot adopted for August primary in Georgia
Special to The Georgian Augusta Ga August 1 county executive Democratic white primary committee met today at noon and decided to use a secret ballot for the August 22 primary for governor and state house officers Richmond county is the only county in the state to support secret ballot. The system is set and the committee would not move from it. Primary expenses to be borne by candidates in the race, mostly by the judge of the superior court and candidates for Congress.
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Augusta
Richmond County
Congress
Man's Red Hair Causes His Death By a Friend
Private Lenged Wire from Morganfieth Kentucky dated August 1 reports Tillman Thompson a prominent resident killed in a shooting. Carmichael colored men and a woman were captured two miles from the Poole home. Poole and Johnson wounded by stray bullets. Governor Terrell says no action yet and grand jury may handle Lakewood lynching case.
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Morganfieth
Tillman Thompson
Carey
LJ Weer Rai & Woot
Clega
Thompson
Carmichael
Poole
T. M. Poole
B. L. Johnson
McGee
Johnson
Senate Filibuster Ends With Adjournment After Oral Clash
In a wartime style session the Senate endured a spell of procedural delays as Williams and Miller sparred over the Western and Atlantic lease. A brief executive time followed to confirm nominations, then a motion to elect railroad commissioners by the people sparked renewed debate before adjournment.
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Senate
Atlantic
Oratory
Williams
Psty
West
Miller
Candler
McHenry
Wi Williams
Socines
General Assembly
Weat
Er Slaton
Valdosta to Get a Normal College in Substitute Bill
An agricultural and industrial college for Valdosta is provided in a substitute bill to a senate measure passed by the House 122 to 22. The session lasted five hours with a push to reconsider the Whitley bill redefining poverty and indigence for Confederate veterans. Speaker Slaton presided briefly. the House adjourned at 2 10 for a barbecue with officials and press.
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Valdosta
Senate
House
Joe Hall
Joe Hill Holt
Bibb
Slaton
McClatchey
Wilson
Gwinnett
General Assembly
West
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