President McKinley’s Long Message Promises Gold Standard Policy
The third presidential message to Congress by William McKinley, read in full in The Journal, argues for the gold standard reinforced by treasury bonds sales, endorses a strong American merchant marine, and opposes trusts. It details policies on Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, and calls for stable civil government there, while warning against entangling alliances and stressing adherence to a free, law-based global role.
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Congress
William McKinley
Republican Party
Journal Today
Hobart
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
McKinley
Joseph Chamberlain
Joseph Chaste
England
Great Britain
Africa
Porto Rico
Cuba
America
Philippines
Spain
Philippine Islands
Paris
Congo
Manila
Congress of the
Dewey
Manila Bay
Atlanta Journal
Bloodshed at Paris Mountain Bridge Desperation Shootout
Desperate fight at a bridge near Paris Mountain ends with severe wounds and two deaths. Constables Cornwell and Cooley of the State force clash with George Howard and an unknown accomplice. Howard later dies. Cornwell and Cooley gravely wounded. liquor dispute tied to moonshine operation. Howard’s companion escapes. all actions occur near Greersville. News notes Howard formerly lived in Dark Corner and is described as about 45 with a family.
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Greesville
Southern Railway
Paris Mountain
Monstables Cornwell and
Cooley
State Constabulary
George Howard
Buncombe
Sampson and Poe
Cornwell
George Honard
Qooley
Windsor Hotel
Howard
Paris Mountain Road
Poe Hill
Chester County
John Ti
George’ Howard
Poe Mill
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Fragmented 19th century news roundup with varied notes
A chaotic digest reports on wage figures, political figures, and international events. It notes Gen Robert N Vance death, Spanish prisoners escaping, Carnegie gifts, Bryan campaigns, and a mix of scientific and local curiosities. Reading hints at a broad wire service style, with scattered names and places.
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Attienh
Hind
Raitter
Yale of Si Wuiouth Cael
K. J. Edmonds
Manufacturers’ Record
Robert N. Vance
Zeb Vance
North Carolina
Harpsville
Gladiators
Andrew Carnegie
Atlanta Libary Association
John L. Harris
Winder
California
Brooklyn
Otis
War Department
United States
Philippines
Assessment Notice for Poll Tax Returns and Deputies
A historical assessment notice outlines poll tax returns for men aged 21 to 60, with Confederate exemptions for those over 40 not earning a living. It lists multiple towns and dates when deputies will collect returns, including Holland, Mountieville, Iva, Moseley, Baylis McConnell's, Storaville, Gayton, Autin, Wyates Store, Cesar Wreath, and others, with several days in January and February and specified times, urging compliance and noting penalties for delinquents.
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Trokive
Tollands
Mike Thair
Holland
Toveaday
Mountieville
Iva
Baylis McConnell’s
Sturr
Storaville
Teday
Ciingsentes
Cesar Wreath
Tusidis
Januery
Iwayi's
Hvu
Troy Lito Winimatan
Stoke
Vweiliesay
Din
No. 12 Southern Railway connects at Seneca with lines
J R Anderson Supt notes No 12 at Anderson and connections with Southern Railway at Seneca, with Nos 12 87 and 38 intersecting, and regular station service described. Details reference daily schedules, local stops including Anthony crossings and nearby towns such as Walhalla and Sandy Spring.
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Taitronind
Anton
Seneca
Walhalla Ly
James
Sandy Springe
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