Ware County Politics and Local Development Outlook
A Ware County editorial argues the election soon ends and urges growers to push agricultural interests. It criticizes Congressman Walker and Hardwick for credit taking, notes recent heavy rains damaging Waycross streets and roads, and questions pay and absence records of lawmakers while calling for accountability and focus on local progress.
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Ware County
Congressman Walker
Waycross
Congress
Congressman Hardwick
First and Last Against Parcel Post in Widespread Critique
A sequence shows Mr. Hardwick fluctuating on parcel post through five statements. He vacillates between support for post between patrons and weight limits, then opposes parcel post fearing government railroad ownership. The piece concludes he opposes parcel post, driven by express company stance.
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Hardwick
Squin
Parcel Post
Douglas
Tax law praised as great Georgia reform
Ma cou News credits Governor Slaton with the new tax law, calling it one of the greatest constructive measures in years and noting substantial results and broad reasonableness credited to Slaton.
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Georgia
Slaton
Macou News
Gov
Fitzgerald
Assassination of Austrian Heir Sparks International Tensions
The recent assassination is seen as the direct trigger for heightened racial jealousy and pretexts among nations. Contemporary actors leverage the event to advance agendas and alter the balance of power across greater European states.
War Rumors and Alliances Tilt Europe Toward Crisis
Analyzed tensions trace to Austria Hungary and Serbia and the Servians, with propaganda from a London journal alleging Serb plots to kill Archduke Ferdinand. The piece discusses the Triple Entente, lingering Franco Prussian War resentments, Britain’s rail to act against German aggression, Italy’s neutrality, and Europe’s decades of military buildup fueling today’s crisis.
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Austria
London
Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Germany
Russia
France
England
Alsae
Lorraine
Great Britain
English Channel
al- Hance
Department of European Nations
Europe
Macon
Rest and Respite for President Wilson Amid Heavy Duties
A historical reminiscence notes President Woodrow Wilson saying he is not sick but very tired and seeking rest. It highlights the immense workload and political obligations he shouldered as a Democratic leader and national leader, with public sympathy for his burdens during a period of grief and demanding reforms.
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Wilson
Tan
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilvon
Absent congressmen blamed as war looms in election push
The Macon Telegraph cites absent Eleventh district congressman campaigning at home and urges returns to Washington. It argues European war may force Congress to act, fronting Staton as best suited for the Senate race and praising Gov Staton’s ties to Walton County.
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Hardwick
Treasury of
United States
Washington
Hall of Congreas
Macon
Eleventh
Iman
Congress
J. Randall
Slaton Gets Solid Backing In Georgia Senate Bid
Multiple Georgia newspapers endorse Gov. Jno M Slaton praising his tax reform leadership and state governance while predicting a strong bid for the U S Senate. The pieces hail his proven record, leadership in the legislature, and expected convention support despite critics.
Walton Tribune Editor Endorses Senator Smith After Nine Years Fight
Ernest Camp, Walton Tribune editor, who opposed Senator Hoke Smith for nine and a half years in Walton county, announces support for Smith for re election. He argues Smith's return serves Georgia and the nation and notes the paper's prior Brown advocacy and Smith opposition. The editor stresses impartiality yet declares a definite stance in the long term senatorial race.
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Ernest Camp
Walton Tribune
Walton County
Brown
Hoke Smith
Senator Smith
Georgia
Smith
Camp
The
Tribune
Joe Brown
Bis
Roe
Rankle
Tribune backs Hoke Smith over Joel Brown in Georgia race
The editorial praises Joel Brown as a fine governor and criticizes factionalism, then argues for re election of Senator Hoke Smith citing his national role, influence with Wilson, and proven benefits to Georgia. It endorses Smith while predicting Brown’s defeat and urges Walton county readers to vote for Smith.
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Brown
Georgia
the Tribune
Joel, Brown
Hoke Smith
Tennyson
Smith
Washington
Senate
South
Wilson
Beat
Walton County
Georgia Tax Attacks on Mrs Slaton Spark Outrage
Alfred Newell reports a Georgia campaign salvo defending Mrs Slaton against claims by ex judge Morris and Hardwick. The piece contrasts Mrs Slaton's $6000 tax contribution on property valued at 416726 with Hardwick's $11 poll and $10 profession tax, noting Slaton’s 1914 returns at 15200 versus 9600 in 1913. The letter condemns below the belt tactics and praises Mrs Slaton’s democracy and character.
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Georgia
Hardwick
Thomas W. Hardwick
John M. Slaton
N. A. Morris
Thomas 8. Felder
Slaton
George i
Morris
Felder
Mra. Slaton
Mr. Hardwick
National Treasury
Mor‘la
Alfred Newell
Campaign talk forecasts Slaton first-ballot win in convention
An Empire State editorial in Atlanta extols Governor Slaton for a flawless and active campaign organization and predicts his nomination on the first ballot. It argues opposition is split between two rivals and that many voters see Slaton as best suited for higher office, noting shifting Hoke Smith support and Mercer’s influence in Georgia politics.
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Slaton
Georgia
United States Senate
Hoke Smith
Waycross Daily Journal
Empire State
Empire States
Atlanta
Jesse E. Mercer
Game and Fish
Mercer
Commerce Observer
Waycross Journal
Cliff Walker
Peer Alemp
Bainbridge
Clif Walker
Talbotton
Stewart County
Heenetants Caan
Camilla Enterprise
Jackson
Walton
Jefferson Herald
Iwfman
Walker
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Oklahoma
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Solicitor-General Western Circuit
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Western Circuit
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