Knott's Mission and Federal Appointments Debate
The piece discusses President Roosevelt's offer to Knott for a federal post and the surrounding political maneuvering. It notes Knott from Whitfield county and mentions steps by the administration, Senate offering, and possible successors. It also covers related civil service and judicial actions including a mandamus case concerning a postal position in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapissin Tod Proctor Knott
Conauop
Wall
Ster Blounts
State Department
Gresham
Briant
Sven
Knott
Hawaii
United
Bradley
District Supreme
George T. Pulaski
Civil Service Commission
Pulaski
Aod
Washington
Civil Service
Egular
Juski
Court. Org
Conton Acreage Indicates Small Cotton Crop in Georgia
Georgia reports show cotton acreage 3-5 percent above 1892 levels, with government estimates near 3-4 percent. Commissioner Nesbitt calls it the cheapest crop, noting economy and food taps, while snow and rain hurt stands mainly in North Georgia. Wheat, corn, and oats show varied yields, with larger overall crop due to increased acreage despite dry spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Nesbitt
Federal Agricultural Department
North
Mort Shelby Sentenced for Life in Bardwell
Mort Shelby was convicted as an accessory to the murder of Mrs. Sallie Moore and sentenced to life imprisonment after a Bardwell trial. The principal, Ivan Shelby, was hanged following a prior conviction that led to a new trial and a lynching at Wickliffe. The case roiled local sentiment as the Moore murder stemmed from robbery. Shelby is held for safe keeping amid renewed public interest.
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Mort Shelby
Paptcan
Bardwell
Sallie Moore
Ivan Shelby
Wickliffe
Shelbys
Fragmented Parlor Gossip From the Chicago Herald
A fragmented Chicago Herald piece depicts a tangle of visits to a fair and domestic quarrels. Conversations reveal households with aging parents, engaged couples, noisy children, and a lingering anxiety about a mysterious death in the family, all set against a bustling social scene.
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Selina
Josie
Henry
Papa
Will
Dinner That Returns Late In The French Quarter
M Jules Coquillard notices Fritz the waiter in a shabby Bonne Petite Saur kitchen as three strangers arrive. For 40 cents a surprising dinner is promised, including game salad once priced higher at Delmonico's. Fritz arranges a thin fragrant dish through an opening in the wall, while the guests await further courses and a quiet meal unfolds.
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Jules Coquillard
Bonne Petite Saur
Fritz
M. Coquillard
Delmonico's
Ue Coquillard
Summer Heat and Sinners in Humorous Dialect
A humorous fragment depicts a sweltering summer with exaggerated dialect remarks about heat, etiquette, and weather. The piece features Matilder Snowball among floral decorations and musings on engage ment, followed by a string of tiny vignettes and jokes from various sources, concluding with a note on the laxative Syrup of Figs for ladies.
The Line at Kisses and a New York Deception
A humorously dramatic collage from late 19th century columns and fiction scenes. It features a coy romance about not crossing the line at kisses, scenes of disguise plotting in New York, a card table confrontation over a million dollars, and vignettes from magazines like Truth and Harper's. The piece mixes fiction with social chatter and light domestic humor.
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Fifth Avenue
Union League Club
Swarming Ladders Tackle Beekeeping Convenience
An Illinois apiarian offers improvements to ladders used in bee management as described in Gloatings in Bee Culture. The figure shows a ladder with an uneven side and extended upper rungs to ease access to tree limbs and hive components.
Improved Swarming Ladders for Tree Access in Horticulture
Long excerpt details a refined fruit ladder design with a middle piece fastened to the upper section to reach overhanging limbs, plus folding capability for easier setup against trees. Mentions old principle, construction from inch boards, and a bolt joining three boards for stability. Also includes unrelated ads and jokes from the era.
West Point Cadet Appointment In Ninth District
George D. Jarrett of Tugalo Habersham county won the West Point cadet seat after a ninth district examination. Carter Tate selected Jarrett over Clinton P. Thompson who led the test but was ruled ineligible due to district residency and age limits. J P B Allen of Lula placed third. Col H H Perry chaired the examining board.
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Jasten
George D. Jarrett
Tugalo
Habersham County
West Point Military Academy
Carter Tate
Clinton P. Thompson
Jarratt
J. P. B. Allen
Oshlonega
Col
H. H. Perry
Gainesville
Thompson
Jane
Toompson
Judge Bleckley Quips On Law In Ornithology Style
The Atlanta Journal cites Judge Bleckley who described a lengthy case with a tiny principle as “a term tit with plumage enough for a turkey” in a rare quip illustrating his original approach to jurisprudence.
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Bleckley
Atlanta Journal
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Honolulu
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Wm. E. Covert
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Listseray
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New York
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Chicago
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Sandville
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Denton Bros
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Louisville
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Chicago Dispatch
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Mrs. M
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Wickwire
Yabsley
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Detroit Tribune
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Miss Pinkerly
Dalene
Mr. Dedbroke
Brooklyn
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Winger
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Clarke Corner
Slattery's
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M. Hexersorox Ordinary
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Charlie Clamwhopper
Teddy Vandexchamp
Harlem
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Harold
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West Point
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Pim
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Atlanta
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Atlanta, Ga
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