An Individual Defense of Savannah
An open letter from G. P. Whatley of Savannah protests recent criticisms of Savannah's municipal election and seeks to assign responsibility for ballot buying to Pleasant A. Stovall and the Savannah Press. The piece urges public condemnation of ballot bartering, supports a proposed reform bill, and argues for integrity in politics and government.
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G. P. Whatley
Savannah
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah Press
Whatley
Mr. Whatley
Mart
Clalatal
Boykin Wright
Augusta
Georgia
Whalley
Pleasant Stovall
Stovall
Measure of Consular Reform Gains Ground
The consular reform bill enacted into law marks progress toward merit-based promotion for U S consuls and commercial agents abroad. President Roosevelt has appointed 61 consuls, primarily promotions, with two exceptions where long-service qualifiers prevailed. The reform should weed out unfit appointees and elevate capable officials, signaling diplomacy as a respected career for capable individuals.
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Roosevelt
Wen
Merit over spoils in foreign service described
The passage argues for merit based advancement in consular ranks, criticizing the spoils system that kept incumbents in office due to politics. It suggests reform will raise efficiency, improve language and manners proficiency, and enhance the United States esteem abroad.
Pennsylvania's Gubernatorial Struggle Tests Machine Rule
In Philadelphia leaders celebrate party milestones while Pennsylvania eyes a pivotal election. The Independent Republicans nominate Lewis Emory to challenge Stuart, amid Penrose and Quay machine influence. Democrats may back Berry, a strong statewide figure, with Prohibitionists already backing him. A Democratic win could topple the Quay machine and reshape state politics.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Stuart
Senator Penrose
Matthew Stanley Quay
Penrose
Ike
Josh Billings
Quay
Weaver
Lahcala
Lewis Emory
Lincoln Reneto
Tim
Berry
Roosevelt
Holland
Republic
Prohibitioniats
Barrow Chosen Georgia Chancellor Sparks Wide Approval
The Georgian urges acceptance of David C. Barrow as chancellor of the State University praising his twenty nine years as a teacher and the student body’s confidence in his leadership. It argues promotion from within strengthens school aims and student inspiration.
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Republic of Letters
New Chancellor Barrow Receives Georgia University Support
The Georgian lauds Chancellor Barrow as universally trusted by students and faculty, "Uncle Dave" for two decades in Athens, praising his character, scholarship, and deep state ties. It pledges the paper’s backing and collaboration with his upcoming tenure.
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Dave
Athens
Barrow
A Letter From Junius Defends Bryan Opposes Capital Power
A letter to The Georgian editor argues that William Jennings Bryan cannot be elected two years hence. It claims the fight will be capital versus labor, condemns Bryan as insufficiently radical, and asserts trusts and money power would block his presidency. It paints the Democratic and Republican parties as aligned with wealth, praises a shift toward labor solidarity, and envisions universal brotherhood beyond greed.
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B. O. Flower
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Belmont
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Pres
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Vox Dei
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Moon
Heaven
Aoe
Bitea
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Pole
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Suffrage Views From Pope Pius X and Notable Picks
June 20 report notes Pope Pius X on women in public life, urging moral and intellectual advancement while limiting political rights. It mentions Miss Helen and Mrs. Gates J. Gould meeting the Pope, and comments on women as educators and professionals. Also covered are duties on a Paris pearl necklace and Elks organization legality, plus a Philadelphia magnate’s pilot license and Miss Morgan’s yacht master certificate in New York waterways news.
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Pius X
Mme
Camille Essmer
Maranatha
Ty Traction Magnate
Philadelphia
Tractionf Eli Ce
New York Bay
Fort Washington Point
Miss Morgan
Frances Joseph
Folly of Life Insurance Investigation
A reader from Cworth, Ga argues that life insurance companies and their officers have grafted, predicting a new wave of abuse harming policy-holders. The letter claims only a small fraction of premiums return as death claims and condemns life insurance as unnecessary, urging provident saving instead.
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Cotes
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Fumsa
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Cworth
This Date in History June 20 Highlights
June 20 marks a scattered list of events from 142 Ferdinand DeSoto death to 1903 cardinal death notices and 1882 roosevelt birth hints. Names include Lord Baltimore, Cornwallis, Victoria, and Roosevelt alongside era markers like battles, charters, and earthquakes.
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Paris
John T. Morgan
United States
Alabama
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Mexico
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Liwele Borden
Yokohama
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O' Lee
United Aan Oe
Santiago
Cardinal Vara
Dent Roosevelt
Editorial calls for immigrant labor swap with Nordic farmers
In a June letter to the editor the writer argues against relying on Black labor, urging instead for small Nordic colonists to farm the South. The columnist claims abundance of idle Black and white workers, criticizes urban shifts, and contends Norwegians, Swedes, and Germans would be reliable, thrifty farm laborers who would boost competition and curb perceived labor rigidity.
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Labor, wages, and migration threaten the South says critic
In a letter from Acworth Georgia dated June 17 1906 a writer laments immigration and urban crowding. He argues higher living costs in cities push workers away from rural homes and that labor shortages will push more people to leave the countryside for factory jobs. He warns of foreign labor flooding the South and the decline of rural prosperity.
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WHATLEY RESENTS REFLECTIONS CAST ON SAVANNAH
Savannah editor A HATLEY defends the city against charges of vote buying in the recent election. He argues The Savannah Press distorted events, says the Citizens' Club ticket faced a decisive defeat, and asserts polling irregularities were far less than in prior years.
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Georgia
Savannah
Sa Vanagh
Stovall
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Citizens’ Club
Citiiens’ Club
Tammany
New York
Mafia Society
New Orleans
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A. Hatley
Georgians in Gotha
Reports from New York greet Savannahs W Evans and J in a June wire dispatch noting Georgians in Gotha. The item cites Daniel H Goettinger and sitewell FB as names connected to the brief on residents abroad.
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Nuance
Sitewell
Daniel
H.goettinger
Savannah
W. B. Evans
Judge Frank A. Cris Declines Governor Candidacy
Special to The Georgian reports that Judge Frank A. Cris of West Points has decided not to become a candidate for governor. The piece notes district attorney T. U. Sion of the Fifth district tendered his resignation effective July 1. Other names mentioned include Bates of Calhoun Webster Penson Choctaw Turner and Misa Jackson.
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Misa
Sion
Fifth
Hife
Felt Bates
Calhoun
Webster Penson
Choctaw
Turner
Frank A. Cris
West Points
Condition of Banks Wanted by Ridgely
Ex Private Lege Wire. Jane June 20. The are 4 1 ae seer shine seas the close of business on June 1.
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Court of Special Sessions
Negro Organization of Elks
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World
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