Milner Urges Full Voter Registration in Georgia
Atlanta April 6 1900 Colonel Milner of Eastman GA advocates complete voter registration for the upcoming primary. He argues unity in the Democratic Party requires broad rolls and assigns duty to all taxpayers to be on the rolls by January 1. He criticizes opposition and calls for diligent registration to support the party’s efforts statewide.
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Milner
BE. B. Milner
Eastman
Eastman, Ga
Hostor
Democratic Executive Committee
B. Milner
EF. B. Milner
South Georgia
Democratic Party
Convention of Georgia Democrats
Georgia
Euch
United States
Civilized Georgia Party Duty Highlighted Front Rank
The text honors those determined to be in the vary front rank and to perform their full duty toward the party which stands for the civilization of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilization of
Georgia
Humor and solemn editors mix in praise and satire
A discussion of how major papers like The New York Times and The St. Louis Globe-Democrat shape American humor in editorial form. The piece notes foreign views on American satire, cites Bryan’s rising and falling momentum, and reflects on newspaper influence across the Atlantic with praise for Kansas City and Atlanta amid political and economic shifts.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
The
New York Times
Bryan
Willie
Globe-Democrat
Pete Dunn
Mr. Dooly
Mr. Hennesy
London
St. Louis Cibbe-Democrat
Kansas City
Times
Middle West
Democratic Party
Courier-Journal
Hrgan
Baltimore Sun
Mr. Bryan
Bynum
Josiah Patterson
Hayseed
North
Alarm over Chinese cotton mills sparks gloomy talk
A report of wages in Hankow arouses fear among southern cotton mill men though Consul General Goodnow finds the outlook not gloomy. Hankow has stopped weaving to convert looms to spindles, while Shanghai operates 750 looms making coarse sheeting profitably. Wage figures are disputed with coolies at 3 in gold and skilled workers at up to 80 monthly.
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Treaty Ports
Goodnow
America
Hankow
Shanghai
Mr. Goodnow
Southern Industrial Progress and Georgia's Role
A call for Georgia to send a strong delegation to the May 15 Chattanooga southern industrial convention. The address urges rapid diversification and mill building, cites the Age of Steel praise, and urges Georgia to reclaim leadership in southern manufacturing while highlighting national imperial debates and political figures.
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Chattanooga
Georgia
Age of Steel
Georgia Boy Makes Good in New York City
Mr Robert L Adamson formerly of The Constitution now in New York visits Atlanta. Described as a gritty Georgian who rose from Clayton county, he faced uncertainty but pressed on mentally and physically until believing a Georgia man could win in the metropolis. The Constitution greets his return as a fellow worker achieving success.
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Robert L. Adamson
Atlanta
The
Constitution
New York
Adamson
Clayton County
Georgia
Billville Presidential Run and Local Notes
An early 1900s fragment from Billville satirizes characters running for president with humorous promises and mock platforms. It blends local notes on farming, town affairs, poetry requests to editors, and light political gossip amid poems and verses.
No Peace for Christians and Whitehall Street Opinion
Letters discuss Constitution editorials on religious skepticism, praising constructive thought and condemning rationalist attacks. C.K. Nelson urges respectful interpretation of faith, while John O. Davies urges granite walls replacing fences along Whitehall Street to boost appearance and property values in Atlanta. April 1900.
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Pennsylvania
Falks
Briggh
Christiana
C.K. Nelson
Eatonton
Gap
Whitehall Street
Filitor
Whitehall
Atlanta
John 0. Davies
Senate Debates Hay Pauncefote Treaty For Canal
Washington April 5 Senate considers Hay Pauncefote treaty behind closed doors with three hours of debate on Foreign Relations Committee amendments. Senators Davis Lodge Morgan Mason and Wolcott argue over neutrality and defense provisions as nations’ interests in the canal are weighed.
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Senate
Washington
Davis
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Platt
Connecticut
Lodge
Massachusetts
McMorgan
Alabama
Mason
Great Bitaly
Jamaica
Morgan
Wolcott
Northen Down For Address At MLA Convention
Natchez Miss April 5 The thirteenth annual convention of the Louisiana and Mississippi Young Men's Christian Association opened at 8 o'clock with Hon Richard F Reed presiding Ninety delegates attend A committee to nominate officers for permanent organization is named for report tomorrow Rev Beverly Warner of New Orleans spoke on Elements of Character Building Ex Governor Northen of Georgia will address Sunday evening after which the convention will adjourn
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Young Men's Christian Association
Natchez
Miss
Louisiana and Mississippi
Richard F. Reed
Beverly Warner
New Orleans
Northen
Georgia
Americans Teach Britons On Railway Couplings
London April 5 The railway automatic coupling bill passed its second reading in the house of commons this evening. James Bryce Liberal said America led Britain in automatic couplings and American railroads demonstrated superior progress compared with Great Britain.
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London
House of Commons
Jamey Bryce
Uberal
America
Great Britain
Britain
House Unable To Finish Hawaii Bill Involves Labor and Prohibition Provisions
Washington April 5 The House failed to complete the territorial government bill for Hawaii with many amendments pending. Key changes include nullifying labor contracts, extending alien contract laws, restricting liquor sales in saloons, capping corporate land holdings at 1,000 acres, and shifting appointing power between governor and president. Additional provisions address naval appropriations and cost for jurors. The session debated extending or limiting the constitution and voting language requirements, adjourning at 5:20 p.m.
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Washington
House
Haywall
Islands
Senate
Foss
Illinois
Wheeler
Kentucky
DeArmond
Missouri
United States
Mr. DeArmond
Congress
Mr. Knox
Hawaii
Robinson
Indiana
Gillett
Massachusetts
Knox
Fitzgerald
Massachuestts
Maine
Thitlefield
Littlefield
Nauer
Finley
South Carolina
Newlands
Nevada
White
North Carolina
Williams
Mississippi
Tfe
Grosvenor
Underwood
Alabama
Linney
Richardson
Tennessee
Pugh
South Carolina Arbitrator Chosen for Indemnities Case
General E P Alexander of South Carolina accepts appointment as arbitrator to fix indemnities for Orr Laubenthaler and Post Glover Electric Co over seizures by Nicaragua. U S government must submit its case by early next month for the decision at Bluefields and related claims.
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Washington
E. P. Alexander
South Carolina
United States
Nicaragua
Orr & Laubentelmer
Post-Glover Electric Company
Bluefields
State Department
Punt
Dublin sword bearer James Eagan refuses Victoria tribute
In Dublin James F. Eagan the sword bearer declines to present Dublin’s sword to Queen Victoria during her visit. He cites mistreatment and years of imprisonment by the government, stating he cannot honor a regime that degraded him. The article notes his office since 1586 and the ceremonial attire of the sword bearer.
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James F. Eagan
Dublin
England
Queen Victoria
Egan
Cornel
Robert Sexton
Corn Exchange
Grenadiers
Mansion House
Lord Meutensant
Thia
Southern Railway Announces Eclipse Excursion Rates
Louisville April 3 The Southern Railway will grant excursion rates for the May 1900 solar eclipse. The totality path crosses Norfolk to New Orleans. A rate of 1 cent per mile for round trips applies to groups of ten or more on one ticket, upon application by college or scientific organization presidents.
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Southern Railway
Louisville
Southern
Norfolk
New Orleans
Captain White Addresses Morgan Campaign in Huntsville
Captain Frank White of Birmingham, state Morgan campaign chairman, delivered an afternoon address in Huntsville. He asserted the election of Senator Morgan is an absolute certainty, receiving an ovation as supporters cheered the prospect and strong backing for Morgan's end goals.
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Captain White
Huntsville
Ala
Frank
White
Birmingham
Morgan
Dallas
Tenia
Voters on May Polls Face Key Local Referendum
Local residents head to the polls in May for a pivotal referendum. Officials from the city council and county election board urge turnout as debates focus on funding, zoning, and community projects.
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James T. Carter
Claude A. Virgin
Elect Publishing Ca
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Philippine Commission
Otis
Mr. McKinley
Billville
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France
Croesus
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Speer
Tex
Lanter Constitution
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Whitsett Courier
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Northen Down
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Chicago
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Mackey Mre
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Fulton
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Reuben Arsage
Arnold
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Cabaniss
T. Jones
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