Wanderings of an Ishmaelite Editor in Athens and Gainesville
A scornful tirade targets Editor Craig of the Gainesville Eagle and Athens Banner, detailing his past editor roles in Brownwood and Jackson, criticizing his politics and wandering influence. The piece contrasts Northern reforms with Southern politics and cites Judge Field on the Geary act, warning against punitive deportation and racial discrimination in Massachusetts.
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Craigsliver
Gainesville
Brownwood
Texas
Bonner
Georgia
Jackson Herald
Gainesvile
Ninth
Craig
Athens Banxen
Matt
Athens
Walter Lowe
Kaltor Craig
Brother Craig
Elitor Craig
Geary Chinese Exclusion Act Criticized Across Press
The piece condemns the Geary Chinese Exclusion Act as too harsh and damaging to missions and the labor and devotion behind them. It argues that the act undermines efforts and will erase years of Christian work and advocacy.
Falling Into Line with Georgia Resource Advertising
The Clark county and Athens hand book by Prof. C. M. Strahan sets the pace for counties advertising resources. The new State Geologist urges statewide action to advertise Georgia's abundant resources. The movement aims to attract emigration and capital and promote statewide development and investment.
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Clarké County
Athens
C. M. Strahan
Georgia
Pension Frauds and Pension Laws Criticized
The Grand Army Gazette denounces widespread pension frauds in the United States. Northern and Southern sympathies are dismissed as pension claim sharks roam villages seeking impermissible veterans' relief. The piece argues many laws favor a few wealthy individuals over truly deserving old soldiers, decades after the war.
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Grand Army Gazette
New York
South
National Treasury
Bcy
Extra Session of Congress Expected in August
President Cleveland has decided on an early extra session of Congress to clarify financial policy. He believes the move will benefit national business and ease concerns about government policy.
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Cleveland
Ex-Pension Official Baum Exploited Office Funds
The text accuses Green B. Baum former Pension Commissioner of manipulating finances for personal gain as he prepared to leave office, alleging self serving schemes that harmed government resources.
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Green B. Baum
Raum’s Private Pension Business Draws Scrutiny
The article reports Raum hired clerks to compile thousands of circulars and gather names and addresses from pension examiners nationwide. This formed the basis of a private enterprise, now under consideration for expansion. The Augusta Evening News and The New York World note the government paid about $4,000 for Raum’s private venture.
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The
New York World
Raum
Augusta Evening News
Editorial Echoes of Impeachment and Pension Debates
A compilation of editorials notes Tennessee politics with Judge Dubose’s removal, speaker ouster, and pension reform push led by Hoke Smith. It mentions Gov. Pennoyer insanity wager, Atlanta gas praise, and Confederate memorial fund efforts amid national banking talk and war ethics.
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Tom
Avalanche
Smith
Tennesee State Senate
Dubose
Memphis
House of Representatives
Tennessee
House
Dabose
Joe Botts
Spokane
Washington
Pennoyer
Oregon
Botts
Dink
Lampkin County
Jupeina
Montgomery Advertiser
Hoke Smith
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta
Galveston
Preachers and politics mix in Georgia notes
The Atlanta Constitution cites Dr Brigg as critic of plenary inspiration while praising past preachers like Chalmers and Wesley for simple gospel teaching. Savannah Morning News reports Carlisle cleaning Republicans from the Treasury and the Hustler of Rome mocks cyclones with a tale of a woman’s wash-pot turned inside out.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Brigg
Union Seminary
Germany
America
Andover
Savannah Morning News
Treasury Department
Carlisle
Rome
Ivis
Currency reform and educational gifts highlighted in 19th century notices
The Augusta Chronicle reports Southern and Western demands to repeal the silver demonetization law and restore silver in currency. It notes editor Joseph Pulitzer giving 100000 to Columbia College and mentions notable donors to Southern and New York institutions. Brunswick editorial mocks misfortune with resilience. An ad promises a 100 dollar reward for deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with Chuene Co. endorsement.
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Augusta Chronicle
South
United States
Joseph Pulitzer
World
Columbia College
New York
Pulitzer
Commodore Vanderbilt
George I. Seney
Joseph K. Brown
Brunswick Times
Brunswick
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Twenty-Six Families Burned Out at St. Joan's
A fire destroyed an entire tenement range near St. Joan's North West Front on June 7, leaving 96 families, 107 persons displaced. Local effort saved nearby structures as neighbors battled the blaze through the night.
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St. Joan’s
N. F
Royalty at the Fair at Chicago Welcomes Infanta
The Spanish infanta Eulalie visits Chicago aboard a Pennsylvania line special, welcomed by Mayor Harrison and city officials in a grand civic ceremony. Throngs line the depot and streets as the princess rides to the Palmer House with Prince Antoine amid military honors and festive Spanish colors.
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Eulalie
Spain
Chicago
Union
Infanta
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Depot
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Yarraan
Ero
Mr. Rison
Kentucky
Rce Antoine
H. Palmer
Cleveland
Seventh Cavalry
Baldwin
Palmer House
Prince Antoine
Bucklen's Arnau Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnau Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores boils and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by John Orswhord & ane v.
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Bucklen
A. John Orswhord & Ane
Bride Ina Maud Kelly Weds Dr Chay B Petrie at Monticello
Last evening at the Kelly home in Monticello a brilliant social wedding united Miss Ina Maud Kelly to Dr Chay B. Petrie of Athens. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Stephen Diman with a reception following as friends praised the couple and wished them well. Dr. and Mrs. Petrie plan Athens as their future home.
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J.H. Kelly
Monticelyo
Ina Maud
Chay B. Petrie
Athens
Monticello
Leon D. Sledge
Fannie Holt
Macon
J.C. McMaster
Helen Rogers
Barnerville
P. Reaves
Lillie Shepherd
R. L. Moss
Mattie Bell Robinson
Atlanta
Stephen Diman
Methodic Church
Mercer Trustees Name J B Gambrell as President
The Mercer University trustees chose the Rev. J B Gambrell of Mississippi as president and he telegraphed acceptance at once. T D Pollock of Newnan was elected to Belle Lettres chair. Sellers of the State University of Mississippi was elected for natural sciences. E T Holmes of Linton was named principal of the preparatory department.
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Natural Sciences
Riso
Profesor Willet
University of Georgia
E. T. Holmes
Linton
Mercer
Price Baking Powder Company Fire Loss and Rapid Rebuild
The Price Baking Powder Company of Chicago suffered major fire damage on May 1, destroying its factory and offices. Emergency planning allowed immediate restart using stored spare machinery and supplies, minimizing delays. the firm marks forty years since introducing its products and claims pioneering Cream of Tartar and Cream of Tartar Baking Powder.
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Price Baking Powder Company of
Chicago
Biving
Itis
Dr.Price
Dr. Price
Atever
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Uiotorats
Courier-Journal
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Massachusetts
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Sca
China
Stephen J Field
Supreme Court of the
Madison
Richmond
Davis Museum
Confederacy
Vanderbilt
Boston
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Suni
Alva
H. F. Dimock
United States District Court
Fremixaton
N. J
Delaware River
Travelers’ Protective Association
Peart, Ill
Alabama
Virginia
Mississippi
New Yorks
East River
James Baker
Locust Valley
Long Island
Trinidad
Colorado
Brooklyn
Hood
James Baxen
Locus Valley
Infanta Eulalie
University
Gate City
Messrs
Grattan Colvin
George Hart
Heyward
Hansell
H. J. Black
Frank Fleming
Cecil Alexander
K. Boland
W. P. Mostellar
J. D. Bradwell
Dr. C. B. Petrie
Ina Maud Kelly
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