Reign of Terror for Southern Women Declares New Remedy
The Georgian argues rape by black criminals endangers Southern women and demands an end to lynching as a deterrent. It blames African American leaders for silence and calls for a united crusade against rape, proposing new punitive methods and urging white–black cooperation to reclaim Northern and Southern civility.
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Atlanta
Megro
South
Georgia
Sam Hose
Newnan
The
Georgian
Booker Washington
Island of Robinson Crusoe Destroyed by Chilean Earthquake
Reports from the Chile coast say Juan Fernandez Island, best known as Robinson Crusoe's home, was wiped out by the recent quake. The destruction marks a loss tied to a legendary tale as the island sinks, leaving reverence for Defoe's fiction amid real seismic tragedy.
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Robinson Crusoe
Chile
Juan Fernandes
Robinson Cranoe
Ita
Alexander Selkirk
Selkirk
Wooden Rogers
Prigzeship
Weymouth
Rogers
Captain Cook
South Sea
Defoe
Crusoe
Pacific
Hursery
Juan Fernandez
Georgia Ballot Urgency Calls For Decisive Vote On Railroads And Reform
A strong editorial urges readers to vote decisively on rail regulation and corporate reform in Georgia. It condemns circulating political venom and emphasizes state responsibility to rebuke sensationalism, stressing that transportation policy and race issues frame the ballot's pivotal choice. The piece protests demagoguery and calls for a sober, informed electorate.
Villain of Jacksonville inspires much work in city
Charles L Bonney, a key Jacksonville figure on the board of turtle and a member of the Half-a-Million Club, stands out as a lively force shaping much of the city’s best efforts. The text notes his influence as inspiration amid bustling local activity.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Charles L. Bonney
Board of Turtle
Georgia Voters urged to defend white supremacy in election
A Georgia editor argues that the ballot will answer whether state government serves the people or corporations. He claims the central issue is white supremacy versus black subordination, urging readers to support railroad regulation and negro disfranchisement as the state's highest duty.
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Georgia
New York Evening Post
Pennsylvania
South
New York
Billingsgate
Commonwealth
Laos
Maine
California
Senate
House
Washington
Ita
Addisonian English Quotation Sparks Editorial Debate
The New York Sun quotes Addison and his catechism, noting the line Tis not in nature to command success, and contrasts it with the Fountain of Light asserting independence from Addison. The brief reflects on literary allusion and self view in editorial tone.
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The
New York Sun
Sempronius
Mr. Addison
Cate
Fountain of Light
Addison
Gossip From New York Society and Bronx Tiger Plans
Private Leased Wire report outlines Mrs. Fish hosting a $4000 dinner for about 100 guests and mentions Newport lobster market activity. It details Ral fh the Bengal tiger in the Bronx slated for an exercise regime with steel restraints, guards, and daily outings if health improves. Derby men praise two women's actions saving seven from a Housatonic river wreck, and a remarkable double wedding occurs in Trenton with Clara Blatchford and William Keough followed by a second marriage for the best man and bridesmaid.
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New York
Ralfah
Minis
Bronx
St Cago
Bronx Park
Derby
Conn
Pavey
Housatonic
Long Island
Frank C. Thornton
George Mechtersheimer
William E. Harris
Trenton
Clara May Blatchford
William Keough
Cambridge
Mass
Walter Blatchford
Grace E. Keough
Growth and Progress of the New South Overview
A compact reflective note on regional development awaiting future installments. Highlights potential benefits and gradual improvements in the South, with emphasis on steady growth, social progress, and infrastructural advancement. Indicates ongoing coverage to illuminate regional transformation over time.
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The
New South
The Georgian's Views Impress Canada
The Montreal Daily Witness praises The Georgian for publishing an editorial arguing the South thrives on free trade, not protection. It cites 15 year growth in Southern industry, farm values, bank deposits, and manufactured products, asserting Southern expansion outpaces New England without tariffs.
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Canada
Montreal
South
United States
New England
J. J. Dooling
East
Montreal Daily Witness
The
Daily Witness
Atlanta
Tie
Europe
Voters urged to cast ballots in Georgia primary
Ansustalla August 18 1906 letter urges Democratic voters to participate in the Georgia primary on the 22d institutionalizing the duty of voting. The writer Martin V Calvin argues voting is a patriotic and religious duty and that citizens must choose the candidate who best serves the commonwealth, stressing the citizen as a participant in self government.
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Georgia
Ssue
Commonwealth
Martin V. Calvin
Ansustalla
Georgians in Gotham visitors listed by city
New York Aug 21 lists Georgians visiting the city including Berner Hud son Cantrell Collier Schane Slattery from Atlanta Augusta visitors Barrett Hollingsworth Pendleton Clarr Dill Macon Wright Savannah visitors Paulsen Schwars Stoddard Twigg and Paris report notes Eleanor Shott er of Savannah and Margaret Kirkcaldie and Anna B McLester of Atlanta registered at the European edition office of the New York Herald today.
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New York
Atlanta
Berner
W. B. Hudson
C. F. Cantrell
C. R. Collier
Mies Il Schane
M. Slattery
Augusta
W. H. Barrett
W. J. Hollingsworth
E. A. Pendleton
F. R. Clarr
J. P. Dill
Macon
M. Lasarua
T. J
Paris
Eleanor Shotter
Savannah
Misa Margarette Kirkcaldie
Misa Anna B. McLester
New York Herald Today
This Date in History August 21 Highlights and Events
A jumble of 19th century events is summarized, noting revolts in Portugal, a French-Russian naval context, Swedish royal claims, and references to Hartford, London, Port Said, and New York financial strains. The excerpt mentions Commodore Vandertt near London and a Lincoln statue incident in Kulllaburgh with broad, dated historical allusions.
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Cholly Knickerbocker
Gotham
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