Hearst Power Rise Spreads Through New York Politics
Editorial claims William R. Hearst has surged to dominance in New York politics, with strong backing from reformers and the Democratic machine alike. It argues Hearst could become governor, rivaling Bryan, and reshaping the party nationwide as Tammany Hall shifts to his cue.
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Eni
Congress
Hearst
New York World
New York
William R. Hearst
United States
America
Municipal League
Empire State
Mr. Hearst
Tammany Hall
Ndt Murphy
McCarren
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic
York
New
Republic
Hill
Croker
Hearst’s influence and political traction discussed in Georgia
The piece argues Hearst’s strength with voters beyond press and politicians, predicting a governor run if he seeks New York. It notes Hon. William H. Fleming’s lengthy response to Judge A L Miller on disfranchisement in the Macon Telegraph, praising the high‑level Georgians’ debate and its demand for truth.
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William H. Fleming
Macon
A. L. Miller
Judge Miller
Mr. Fleming
The South Prospers Under Free Trade
A reader letter argues the South thrives without protection, thriving under free trade with the North and competing with New England. It cites rising Southern manufacturing investment, output gains, and calls protection a fraud, noting upcoming tariff debates and political shifts in Iowa.
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Baltimore
Aeree Fae
G Ms
South
Europe
New England
Republican Party
Cummins
Iowa
Hawkeye
Small Parks Crucial for Atlanta Growth and Recreation
The article urges timely creation of breathing spaces in Atlanta amid rapid growth. Citing Brooklyn's plan of nineteen small parks, it argues the city must reserve ground now to prevent future shortages and maintain urban vitality for residents.
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Atlanta
Borough of
Brooklyn
Board of Estimates
Atlanta-ee
City fathers urged to plan small parks now for children
The passage laments lack of recreation grounds and argues for immediate creation of small parks. It stresses foresight by city leaders to provide parks before it is too late, citing the benefit to children and the general public.
Influence and common sense in public disputes
A Savannah Press editorial discusses influence, discretion, and dignity in public causes. It warns against bitterness and vulgar appeals, praising self restraint and honorable persuasion to sway juries, chambers, and legislatures. Editor Stovall notes in Tuesday’s issue that the Western and Atlantic lease will be defeated in the house.
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Stovall
Savannah Press
Chatham
House of Representatives
Anderson of Chatham Explains The Substit ute
To the Editor of The Georgian Anderson of Chatham explains the senate substitute to the Boykin bill as reported to the senate agricultural committee. He argues the paper favors a clear distinction between bucket shops and legitimate exchanges and proposes prohibiting the former.
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Anderson
Chatham
Senate
Senate Abit Agricultural Committee
Senate substitute misstated scope of gambling ban in 1906 letter
J Randolph Anderson of Atlanta argues the senate substitute for a gambling law overreaches by treating all contracts as potential wagers. He asserts legitimate business purposes should be lawful and calls for clear distinctions between lawful and unlawful contracts across all persons and concerns.
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Senate
J. Randolph Anderson
Atlanta, Ga
Virginia to Lead in Home Meat Production Says Post
Editorials praise Virginia for diversifying crops into meat and dairy, arguing the South should stop depending on the West and North. Virginia's farms, aided by enterprising methods and new residents, can produce beef mutton pork and poultry at lower costs with higher quality. Georgia is cited as another state capable of rivaling Smithfield hams and full cattle output.
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Washington Post
Virginia
the Post
Asaya
South
The
Post
Richard Weightman
Weightman
England
West
Richmond
Stallar
Charlottesville
Old Dominion
Georgia
Smithfield
Cheatham Resignation Demanded By Cotton Leaders
A Wilmington dispatch reports a committee under President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association finding Richard Cheatham, secretary of the association, complicit in gambling and cotton futures speculation. The Greenville Mountaineer backs resignation and urges continued support for the association while criticizing Cheatham’s actions.
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Cheatham
Wilmington
N. C
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Richard Cheatham
Avery
Cotton Association
Tham
Arthur A. Fal Relehud
Association
Abowe
The
Greenville Mountaineer
Mountaineer
Jordan
Moultrie Observer
Richard Itham
Charlotte Observer
Atlanta Journal
Southern Cotton Association secretary Cheatham under fire
Editorials from multiple papers condemn secretary Richard Cheatham over bucket shop gambling ties. Disqualification cited for either moral fault or lack of propriety, urging resignation and possible move into private brokerage as scrutiny intensifies.
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Cheatham
Mobile Register
Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Association
Atlanta
Pencil Points and Paradoxes in a Fractured Rhetoric
Fragmented column echoes faded aphorisms on duty time and money education and marriage. It riffs on politicking moral calls and social norms, mixing misprints and misstatements to suggest a quirky snapshot of a past era’s voice.
Rafferty in Pittsburg Gossip Spreads Over Marital Rumors
Cholly Knickerbocker gossip notes shake Pittsburg millionaire circles with Rafferty linked to high society yet involved through proxy and son in marital intrigue. Laura Higeur, tied to a million fortune via Pittburgh Bennett, faces a $390,000 suit. Foreclosures and local disputes arise as two lots near Pint avenue are affected amid a Carnegie era feud.
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New York
Pittsburg
Thaw
Corey
Hartje
Rafferty
Pittseburg
Gilbert R. Rafferty
Philippines
Laura Higeur
Georgians in Gotham Visit New York Today
Private wire dispatch lists Georgia residents visiting New York including Miss Dela Paris of Georgia and Master Elifote and Mrs Josephine Hut of Grovetown Georgia. The group appeared at the New York Herald office with others from Georgia and Paris.
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New York
Weatichoel
B. Whiteside
Rose
Paris
Ene
A. R. Powers
Elifote Piante
Dela ‘Aris
History date notes fragment 19th century events
Fragmentary entry lists deaths and marriages with partial names and places such as England, Hengisz Gouge, David Wilmot, General Grant funeral mention, and officers like Nelson A Miles referenced in an undated historical chronicle.
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England
Cathas
Hengisz
Gieuege
David Wilmot
Pall
General Grant
Leverner Atkinson
Geormie Seca
Nelson A. Miles
The Peg Top Soldier
Fragmented OCR text describes soldiers in uniform and their pride in attire. Details are garbled but imply emphasis on uniforms as identity. No clear events, dates, or names readable.
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