Georgia Court of Appeals Debate on Burdens and Benefits
A 1906 letter argues against creating a Georgia court of appeals as an addition to the system. It questions impact on taxes and litigation costs, noting the burden on judges and the need for stable law. The reply clarifies the court as final, relieving the supreme court, and cites docket congestion and the necessity of a higher court for many cases.
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Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
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Court of Appeala
Superior ‘Court
Court of Ordinary
General Assembly
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Georgia Court of Appeals Explained and Its Role
The passage argues a two tiered system where a Court of Appeals acts as a secondary supreme court to expedite cases. It asserts independence from the Supreme Court, speeds decisions, and would reduce Supreme Court caseload by about forty percent. It concludes Georgians would support an amendment establishing the court of appeals.
New Life for the Cotton Growers Association
The Georgia cotton growers face losses but unite behind the Southern Cotton Growers Association. The Georgia Journal urges confidence and renewal after a recent investigation, praising President Jordan and the executive committee while calling for stronger cooperation, discipline, and marketing prudence to sustain cotton's price and farmer prosperity.
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Cotton Association
Georgia
Yaate Eave Henry
Jordan
Cotton’ Growers’ Association
Ats
General Association
Cotton Growers’ Association
Cot’ Ton Growers’ Association
Washington Post praised for its stance toward the South
The Georgia newspaper lauds the Washington Post for its defense of Southern interests amid immigration debates. It notes the Post’s warm reply to a maine editor calling out New England criticism and reaffirms the South’s ongoing contribution to national prosperity despite regional challenges.
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Post
New England
Kenneber Journal
Maine
James G. Blaine
Rewting
Edwin C. Burleigh
Augusta
Old South and new South in Fiftyninth Congress debate
The article lauds postwar Southern and Confederate lineage in Congress while criticizing Democratic solidity as political stupidity. It contrasts ex Confederates Morgan and Petris with New York representation, and endorses a national newspaper in Washington as a friend of Southern interests. The Georgian endorses starting with the Washington Post.
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Congress
Senate
House
Confederate Congress
Army
Fiftyeninth Congress
Morgan and Petris
Alabama
Empire State
North
New South
South
Washington
Washington Post
The State's Last Bulwark Against Railroad Aggression
A Georgia newspaper argues against the long lease of the Western and Atlantic railroad, praising state action to preserve independent rail competition. It warns delaying action and urges the Georgia House to kill the Senate-passed bill to protect fair freight rates and prevent railroad monopolies.
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Senate
Public Service
Georgia
Piramis H. Bell
Hooper Alexander
DeKalb
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Kentucky
Tennessee River
Mississippi River
Western and Atlantic
House of Representatives
Mrs. Mackay backs Bogart in school trustee race
Gossip notes in New Aug. 6 column say Mrs. Clarence Mackay, once at odds with Dr. Joseph H. Bogart, now supports him for school trustee. She joined the board team and earned esteem, with no opposition to her reelection. Other brief items include Florence Maybeick’s return from abroad and a naval transfer involving apprentices from Newport to Norfolk, including James Wells.
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Pera Ee
New
Clarence Mackay
Thos
Joseph H. Bogart
Aparaes Yace
Mackay
PD. Leys
Lyn
Florence Maybeick
England
New York
Washington
Newport
Franklin
Norfolk
James Wells
Bryn Navy Yard
Wells
William Storrs Wells
Newport Sumer
Growth and Progress of the New South in Time
A fragmented report highlights a theme of growth in the New South with references to art and progress. It mentions attention to modernization and cultural development as part of regional advancement.
Georgia Leads Nation In Five Year Manufacturing Growth
Georgia shows a 70 percent rise in capital invested and near doubling in manufactured products over five years, outpacing national gains. The South outperforms New England, with Georgia's gains surpassing regional averages and highlighting the region's expanding industrial strength.
Regional manufacturing gains shift capital and product value
The period shows South gains in capital and product value outpacing other regions with increases of 66 percent in capital and 44.4 percent in product value over five years. New England lags in growth while the South nears New England in investment and product value, and Mississippi division leads in several measures.
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United States
South
New England
Georgia
District of Columbia
Mason and Dixon
Rio Grande
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi
Pacific
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Revelations on Charges in Southern Cotton Association
A Savannah Press report evaluates Hon J Randolph Anderson's charges against Southern Cotton Association officials. An investigation reportedly confirms involvement in secret futures trading and bucket-shop links, with implications for cotton pricing and farm interests. The piece notes criticism of figures connected to the association and highlights calls for accountability.
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Savannah
J. Randolph Anderson
Southern Cotton Association
Anderson
Atlanta
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Reich
Jacksonville
Georgians in New York Visitors Listed by Georgia Correspondent
A Private Sease dispatch from New York lists numerous Georgia residents visiting the city. Names include W. H. Allers J. F. De Lee J. J. Gonzales Miss A. W. Kirk and others among Atlanta delegates and Macon figures visiting or registered with New York society.
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Sease Wire
New York
Atlanta
W. H. Allers
J. F
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J. J. Gonales
A. W. Kirk
E. Miller
Prcs
Wee Munroe
Ce Sheridan
T. M.isteaa Jr
A. H. Bernard
A. A. Clements
A. Duncan J. Harrison
G. H. Jones
W. F. Mills
Mills
I. A. Rosenbergm Thornton
H. W. Heaton
W Wolfort
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Ors
Mrs. J
Simer
B. Zelgier
August 6 History Note on New Founder and Poet
Fragmentary entry marks August 6 with notes about a founder and a poet born in a place described unclearly. Mentions death and a reference to American history figures but lacks coherent names or dates.
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