Georgia newspaper debates free speech on university platform
The column argues Hooper Alexander’s critique of Fleming’s Athens speech is partisan yet insufficient to prove impropriety. It defends Fleming’s use of the impartial university platform, urges open public debate, and calls for a statewide discussion on disfranchisement and related issues with broader Georgian audience and less partisanship.
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Reduced Postal Rates and the Parcels Post Movement
The article argues for establishing the parcels post as a logical extension of rural free delivery and postal reform. It notes international reductions in letter rates, the Rome Universal Postal Union decision to raise weight units, and potential benefits for commerce and mail shopping. It mentions opposition from major express companies and hints at political support from Attorney General Moody.
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Debate at Rome Sparks Broad Political Respect
A Rome debate between Mr. Howell and Mr. Smith is praised for higher civility and focus on issues. The Journal and The Constitution corroborate the Chicago and Atlanta reports via correspondent John Reece, noting Howell's improved emphasis on policy over personalities and urging equal fair, fearless discourse. An aside mentions Upton Sinclair as a day laborer under an assumed name seeding caution about muckrakers.
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Columbus
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Upton Sinclair
Appreciative but not satisfied by railroad mileage book concession
The Travelers' Protective Association voices cautious approval of railroad mileage book concessions. Chairman R. A. Broyles says they are appreciative but not satisfied, arguing travelers deserve a fair share of benefits and that wholesale pricing principles support lower costs for bulk purchases.
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Fight for better rail rates for traveling salesmen
The piece argues drummers, business travelers who order vast shipments, are the railroads' strongest and most profitable patrons and deserve cheaper transportation. It notes inconsistency as baseball clubs and touring groups receive lower rates, calls passenger agents’ actions a preliminary step toward full concessions, and coins a jab at Mr. Longworth in knickerbockers.
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Battle Anniversary Reflects on Seven Days’ Battle Near Richmond
Tomorrow marks the forty fourth anniversary of the Seven Days Battle near Richmond Virginia. Georgia contributed thirty eight infantry regiments eight artillery companies and two cavalry regiments. Lee's army totaled eighty thousand men and McClellan's one hundred twenty thousand. The Confederates suffered about twenty thousand losses and the Federals sixteen thousand two hundred forty nine. Georgia troops lost eight thousand three hundred seventy four with the Forty Fourth mustering five hundred fourteen and leaving three hundred thirty five on the field. The piece notes the era's clash and the heroism shown by both sides.
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Dreyfus Granted New Trial In Long Case Resumes
An old French court decision grants Captain Dreyfus a new trial after years of controversy. The Rennes court martial in 1899 sentenced him to ten years, pardoned by President Loubet, while his supporters pressed for vindication. The new hearing aims to erase the stigma and clear the Army.
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Alexander Criticises Fleming in Georgian Letter
To the Editor of The Georgian, Mr Alexander states dissent with Str Fleming's speech last Tuesday and defends his personal friendship with Fleming. He argues the district issue in Georgia is acute and the university alumni must freely voice their views and vote in their own time.
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University Rostrum as Partisan Tool Sparks Free Speech Debate
Hooper Albander protests that the university rostrum was used to push a political faction, condemning partisan argument from the platform and defending fair play and free speech. He references Mr Fleming and The Georgian, arguing such remarks from the university stage cannot be allowed to advantage one side in Georgia politics.
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Judge Reid Endorses Breathing Spaces Editorial
The Georgian editor earns praise for pushing breathing places for the people. The piece argues nature, trees, grass, birds, and fountains uplift life and health, asserting parks boost beauty, prosperity, and well being more than walls of brick and iron.
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To a Humming Bird by J Vivian
Poem fragment praising a hummingbird's grace and nectar, reflecting on time and beauty. The speaker questions the bird's timeless hours and its delicate plumage, marveling at its ascent from a rich breast and its ability to feed on fragrant flowers as sunlight glints.
Best Paper in the South claims the South Fulton Enterprise
The Atlanta Georgian praises itself as the newsiest and brightest paper in the South while criticizing the South Fulton Enterprise for empty promises and poor output. It notes the Enterprise’s founders seeking support and pride in local publication efforts.
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Gossip About Vacations and Society Elites
Cholly Knickerbocker reports on Bishop Potter opposing Uncle Sage on summer rest for clergy. The column also covers a Germantown social discussion on vows and manners, Miss Helen Brooks Lewis’s engagement, and Newport society noting Mrs. Widener and Mrs. Robinson amid gossip about marriages and wealth.
Georgians in Gotham visitors list names
New York on June 25 lists visiting Georgians from Atlanta Augusta Macon Savannah including H Chi Ww land wife Mise E Dabney J H W Hoyt Mrs C D Paint B C Martin H H Leech F N Mullin A K Clark C Hillyer J W Hitt W F Bunchanan C C oat Mrs Gibson S R Harris and wife Miss Henderson J L Morrison W Smith J W Thomas.
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J. W. Thomas
This Date in History June 25 Events and Births
A fragmented calendar of historical events and notable births dated June 25. Entries include Diet of Brixen with Henry IV and Clementine. 1736 John Horne Tooke born. 1788 Virginia ratifies the federal constitution. 1813 Hampton, Virginia captured. 1841 Bott named chief of United Army. Bonaparte dies. 1836 William Walker elected president of Nicaragua. 1864 Federal troops at Roanoke Station. 1870 Queen Isabella II abdicates. 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn. 1883 Bennett Mackay cable end. 1889 Mrs Lucy Webb Hayes dies. 1893 India ends silver coinage. 1895 Princess Helene of Orleans marries Duke of Aosta.
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