Reform and backlash over muckraking era debates
A discussion of early reformers such as James R Day and Ida Tarbell, The Jungle and Roosevelt era investigations cited against corruption in finance and industry. The piece notes reaction from conservative voices including Chancellor Day, urging alignment with reformers against entrenched interests and pressuring for accountability.
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Bild
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Atte
Lawson
Benton
Mies Tarbell
Collier’s Weekly
Uume
Upton Sinclair
Day
Sunp
United States
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chancellor Day
All Buttoned Down Before Fashion Fashions Graceful Garment
A Belleville young woman plans a bold fashion move after recovery to imitate the famous Cries of Mr Grimes coat with buttons down the front. The piece notes the enduring trend of back buttoning and the social effort it requires from mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joss
Old Grimes
Aoian
Mereman
Belleville
Werlance
See of Fashion
Mr. Grimes
Tong
Arm Injury Lessons From Fashion Themed Mishap
A reader recounts an accident where a struggle leads to a broken arm during a party event. The surgeon advises a sling for three to four weeks to regain use for all practical purposes. The piece comments that dramatic experiences may persuade Dame Fashion to reconsider waists and warns of further risks. It notes that the era sees frequent launches of the world’s largest steamships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie
Hapalval
Bankers Convention in Atlanta Draws Georgia Florida Leaders
The Georgia and Florida bankers associations hold a joint session in Atlanta with leaders including Joseph T. Orme and E. W. Lane presiding. Welcome by Eugene H. Thornton and W. A. Blount, with Linwood C. Hayne also noted. U.S. Treasurer Charles H. Treat attends as a featured speaker, praised for his finance and policy experience.
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Bankers’ Associations of
Georgia
Florida
Atlanta
Joseph T. Orme
Bankers’ Association of Georgia
E. W. Lane
Florida Association
Eugene H. Thornton
Atlante
W. A. Blount
Linwood C. Hayne
Augusta
Charles H. Treat
United States
Pitt
Treat
Maine
Dartmouth College
West Indies
South America
New York
New Jersey
Hayes
Wheeler
Spain
Manila Navigation Company
Internal Revenue
Wall Street
Benefactor Weill Opens Contest For 500 Women’s Rags
A San Francisco bachelor named Raphael Weill announces a charitable contest requiring his own clothing alignment against unbene dicted and alone status. The article hints at motives, age, and contestant habits while noting Weill’s millionaire wealth and the sparse terms. Further details are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Weill
San Francisco
Élientele
Weill
Get Us Breathing Spaces for Atlanta’s Future
The Georgian urges creating ample parks and public spaces to prevent a desertlike business district. It highlights city beauty in parks of London Paris and Berlin as a model and argues now is the time to act for prosperity and health of Atlanta and its growth. It invites readers to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
London
Paris
Berlin
Georgians in Gotham Lettered Names on City Trip
Private leased wire from New York lists Georgians visiting Gotham with partial names and initials including L A Boyd C H Howard Jr W Gordon and Sybrandt among others, details incomplete and unreadable in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A York
Sima
L. A. Boyd
Uo Toon
Augusta
C. Goodrich
C. H.howard, Jr
Ar. Annah
W. W. Goordon
Witsy EB
Sybrandt
Mr. Wheeler
Racial Tensions and Education Debate in Georgia
A Southern white speaker argues the growing racial problem in Georgia, urging separation of the races and relocation of Black citizens. He notes wage disparities for Black teachers, unequal school funding, and calls for collective white action to enforce racial hierarchy. The piece frames the issue as a national concern from a Northern perspective, but focuses on Southern resistance and the push for segregation.
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Georgisn
South Saas
Trenty
Senate
Sidney Lanier Georgia poet remembered as model man
A tribute to Sidney Lanier of Georgia describing him as a beloved poet and model citizen. It recalls his poetry about nature and family life, his musical gift on the flute, and his perseverance despite poverty and ill health. Lanier's letters to his wife and friends reveal his gentle character and deep religious faith. He died September 7 1881 in Polk County North Carolina at age thirty nine.
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Cet
Rutie
Heman
Sidney Lanier
Georgia
Charles Ean
Pope
Johna Hopiin University
Florida
Lanier
Roes
Saigon
Casper Corn
Seatis Ft
Teix
Lanter
Baltimore
North Carolina
Lynn
Polk County
Letter to editor on race and power in Georgia
A Covington Georgia letter argues about temporary shifts and consent arguments, stating the author has no ill will toward Black people but defends using free expression. The writer cites May 20 and May 29 Georgian editorials and urges protections for children and South safeguards. May 1906.
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Mr. Sattler
Mr. Graves
Georgia
Covington, Ga
Alabama Appreciation Letter to Editor Voice of Opelika
A reader from Opelika Alabama signs a letter to The Georgian praising neighborly wisdom and the value of hard work over reliance on money. The writer urges practical moral guidance passed from father to son and from community to individual, contrasting earthly effort with spiritual ascent. The message ends with a dated sign-off in June.
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Opelika
Ala
June
The Editor and the Blush From The Chicago Evening Post
The piece opens with a reflection on reader interest in beauty and color. It notes curiosity about the mantling color of blossoms and links it to a broader sense of aesthetic appreciation in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening Post
Asleen
Fragmented poetic prose from an Atlanta Georgian page
An opaque compilation of poetic imagery and garbled phrases. It references sunrises and autumn, cheeks and beauty, and fragmented lines about gardens and a stylized female form. The text is largely incomprehensible, with numerous misspellings and out of context fragments from a Georgian publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Injustice. A Fragment From an Old Ledger
A cryptic, partial note reflects on injustice and lost minutes, with jagged phrases suggesting a satirical lament about heirs, fashion, and fate. The legible words hint at a dated, whimsical piece by Wex Jones.
This Date in History A Fragmented Chronicle
A garbled timeline lists events and births from 1798 to 1894, including Napoleon era measures, John Franklin, Prince Mieh’s Austrian diplomacy, and Abner McKinley relatives. It mentions U S anniversaries, naval actions under Admiral Rod, and a Portsmouth New Jersey meeting location with scattered dates and names.
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Bradennines
Willian
Napoleon
Britain
D. Tompkins
United Tea
Muam Amer
John Franklin
Arctic
Song for the Georgian by Robert Loveman
Poem like verse urging a cheerful song through night time, asking why life should lack a bright melody. It promotes pure heart, strong soul, and enduring hills as imagery for musical freedom and joy.
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Robert Loveman
Political maneuvering shards across parties and states
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic moves with Elmer Dover weighing a possible national ticket including Fairbanks or Shaw, John Bankhead seeking alternate US senator, and Ohio leaders backing Roosevelt amid local congressmen solidarity. Missouri Prohibition holds Cameron convention. a golden jubilee marks the fiftieth anniversary of the national convention in Philadelphia. Vermont sets the early election pace on September 4. Rex and Dole plans loom. Patterson, a Democrat governor hopeful and Hempstead lawyer, remains in play as Phil third term lingers.
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Elmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Deney
Charles Waiskeetsles W. Fairbanks
Lesila Mr. Shaw
Assessments and Improvements Debate in The Georgian
A letter to the editor argues for tying taxes to actual benefits, urging equitable assessment of county and city burdens. The writer contends city streets receive city funding while county work on shared streets should be financed by the county, not just property owners, and questions free improvements for abutting properties.
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Bankers’ Convention
Gotham
Sidney
Sam H. Miller
Alabama
Maudes
Wex Jones
Abemblen
Pogad
Eeno
Annes
John M. Bankhead
Hobson
John T. Morgan
W.pettus
Ohio
Dick and Foraier
Roosevelt
Bbeans
Cameron
National of Republican Clubs
Philadong
Pet
Dayton
Vermont
Ore
Ve Am Arena
Jah
Rex Wis
Dole
Malcolm R. Patterson
Democrats For Gov
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