Silver and Copper Dollar Clash Roils Mexican Trade
A Mexico dispatch reports exchange to New York at a 1.45 premium, turning the Mexican dollar into a silver heavy currency. Merchants cancel imports, manufacturers prosper, and talks of debt repudiation circle as capitalists flock with gold. Labor paid in silver may triumph over gold, while Cornwall tin mines face shutdowns. Rich Mexicans invest in real estate as construction booms and tropical agriculture draws notice.
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York
Herald
Mexico
Mex
New York
Diaz
Cornwall
Straits Settlements
Borneo
London
Cheaper School Books Plan Endorsed by Georgia Committee
A Georgia special committee appointed by Governor Atkinson recommended a plan to reduce school book costs without binding the state to a specific publisher. The proposal would empower county boards of education to purchase directly from manufacturers and sell at cost, similar to the Ohio plan. Governor Atkinson noted he favors cheaper books and is open on methods.
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Atlanta
Atkinson
County Boards of Education
Ohie
Farmers lynch suspected pedlar near Chicago after assault
In Schiller park Illinois enraged farmers capture a suspected pedlar after he assaulted Mrs. Franke. The mob shoots impales and beats him to death leaving the body on the field. Coroner notified. Also mention of Georgia State University purchasing 120 acre model farm site near Athens for 1000 dollars and the sale of adjacent Rock College land.
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Ontcaco
Schiller Park
Chicago
Franke
Kieswplt
Hos
Artasta
Georgia State University
Prudential Committee
University
Department of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Rose Dale
Stephen Thomas
Athens
Rock College
Normal School
Prayer Meeting Opens Young People's Union Convention
At Indianapolis Aug 20 delegates gathered for sunrise prayers on capital grounds. Rev D F McGill led grand praise in Tomlinson hall then conferences began, with Rev Leslia Hawk addressing business men at U A O A hall and Rev Thomas Hanna presiding over a later session on Christian degenerate efforts. Booker T. Washington spoke on the Negro in relation to Christian civilization.
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Indianapolis
Indianapoli
Young People's Union
Asrvica
Tomlinson Hall
D. F. McGill
Seohour
U. A. O. A. Hall
Leslia E. Hawk
Thomas H. Hanna, Jr
Steubenville
Booker T. Washington
Tuskeeges
Ala.) Institute
Eternal Vigilance and the Habit of Care
A reflective note urges constant attention to danger and important matters. It argues a wise person forms a routine of mindful caution to prevent trouble before it arises.
British Mexican treaty outlined Belize waters use
News from WasmacroyAugust 20 reports a new Britain Mexico treaty on Mexican use of Belize waters in the British colony of Central America. It was concluded by Sir Henry Neville Deering and Soucy d Mariscal about the Yucatan and Belize, affirming Mexico's adherence to the understanding.
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Wasmacroy
Great Britain
Mexico
Belize
Central America
Henry Neville Deering
Soucy d
Sheriff Vows No Change in Methods at Fresent-Ninety Miners
Aug 20 report says Sheriff Lowry will not alter approach amid strife at Fresent-Ninety mines. He has 90 deputies on duty, costing about 10000, to keep strikers off the highways while awaiting court action.
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Fresent
Prrrsnura
Lowry
Plum
Patton
Kurt
Etoeee Kauffman
New York and Cleveland Company
DeArmitt
Pittsburg
Strikers Steal a March in Pine Creek Mine Strike
Striking miners encamped at Turtle Creek outflanked sheriff deputies guarding Oak Hill mine. They detoured to reach the mine mouth unseen and invited workers to a night camp concert. Deputies, led by Deputy Sheriff David Hanna, inspected but found no new entrants. Strikers report converting 30 men by friendly visits while offering aid to those evicted.
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Turtle Creek
Oak Hill
David Hanna
John Large
Monroevile
Plum Creek
Bellingham
Warner
Minora
Atlanta Chief of Police A B Connolly Dies After Illness
Atlanta reports Chief A B Connolly died at 4am at his residence after a long illness. He joined the police force in 1871 and led through years of public service amid repeated health scares.
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Atlanta
Connolly
A. B. Connolly
Army of the Potomac Holds Twenty-Eighth Reunion in Troy
The Army of the Potomac held its 28th annual reunion in Troy on August 20 drawing about 8,000 visitors. President McKinley and Leo Alger arrived with escorts, while a grand parade featuring 1,800 guards and 41,000 war survivors highlighted the day. Governor Black and Adjutant General Tillinghast greeted arrivals as crowds lined the streets. Officers elected and business conducted within the division's corps preceded an 8 am address by Major O and Mr Raym.
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Troy
Army of the Potomac
McKinsey
McKinley
Leo Alger
National Guard
Franks
Black and
Btal
Thenr. Raym
Reward for Lynchers Governor Issues Proclamation in Georgia
Governor Atkinson offered rewards for those who lynched Oscar Williams in Griffin on July 22. The plan targets participants and those aiding concealment, with $500 rewards for the first two arrestees and $100 for each additional one, plus more for conspirators. The governor waited for the Spalding grand jury before presenting the bounty.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Atkinson
Oscar Williams
Clayton County
Griffin
Ryder
Spalding County
Education by proxy at California university
San Francisco August 20 Attorney Lewis Titus of this city begins his third collegiate year at the University of California as a student by proxy. His proxy role follows a campaign of examinations for admission to the bar. The article notes his unusual method and ongoing progress toward graduation. Bishop Perry Hopkins, 75, of the American African Union Methodist church, is dead in New York. He was a preacher and formerly a slave before the war, with a long ministry preceding emancipation.
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San Francisco
Lewis Titus
University of California
Titus
Gianlag
Arican Methodit
York
Perry Hopkins
American African Union Methodist Church
Robert Gamble
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