Reading and rumors on Georgia politics in April
In April discussions swirl about an admiral for the presidency and a governor’s name. Governor Candler is praised for honesty and independence. Rumors, registration plans, and scrambles for solicitorships draw scrutiny, with Georgia’s 125,000 Democratic voters nearing registration before November.
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Candler
Georgia
Rumor
Mr. Reynolds
Augusta
J. J. Reynolds
Burke
Richmond
Reynolds
Hammond
Savannah
State Committee
Chatham
Dewey’s Manila Return Sparks Political Strain and Grievances
Debate centers on Admiral Dewey after Manila trip with Republican leaders wary of his rising popularity. Administration proposed abroad tour spurred by Dewey’s visible influence, fueling belief he is a political force. Critics blame poor handling for prompting his candidacy talk and damning reputation.
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Dewey
Manila
Hanna
McKinley
Navy Department
Ihent
John R. McLean
McLean
Georgia and Cuba Race Tension and Textile Revival urged
A long column discusses political critique of Dawes and a southern textile revival. It argues for Atlanta to build a textile mill to counter New England influence, cites Corker’s claim of a conspiracy by eastern mill makers, and warns of racial and economic tensions from Georgia to Cuba. The piece calls for independence in textile machinery and reform of consular service.
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Constitution
E.G. Corker
Dublin
Corker
Lowell
Mass
South
Northeast
New England
Georgia
Massachusetts
Atlanta
Cuba Tales and Georgia Lights From Captain Evan Howell
Captain Evan Howell speaks on Cuba travel, markets, and health conditions, noting Havana climate, fertile soil, and sugar land rents. He lauds Spanish residents, warns of sanitary issues, and reflects on American drinkers abroad. The column praises local figures including Jack Cohen, Charley Ladson, Judge Westmoreland, Wellborn Bray, Joel Chandler Harris, Forrest Adair, W P Hill, Mrs Felton, Jack Spalding, John L Hopkins, T C De Leon, John Burckhardt, and Wallace Reed with admiration for their work and future prospects.
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Qubsi
Evan Pf.howell
Homent
Cuba
Havana
Atlanta
Baraia
Florida
Always the Same Result in Racial Tensions
The piece rails against northern interference and defends southern views on race. It cites a violent incident where a Black worker attempting to seek work in Tilitois was killed, and others in Dizna were forced to move on. It accuses northerners and Bynum escenis shotkuns of pushing families along, implying a pattern across counties.
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Tilitois
Todizna
Bynum Escenis Shotkuns
Dewey and Artillery Punch Echoed in Georgia Folklore
A Darien Georgia Gazette excerpt recalls Admiral Dewey and Manila heroism with a satirical tale of a Savannah Punch misadventure. The piece mocks Dewey’s fame through local lore, noting a “seal brown” taste and a comic sequence where a hero is knocked out by a drink rather than blades.
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Darien
Gazette
Dewey
George
Savannah
Yamnicraw Bluff
Manila
Camilla
Clarion
General Griggs to Atlanta firm over contract award dispute
Attorney General Griggs replies to Miles and Bradt of Atlanta regarding the prison project bids. He explains bids were for seven sections with a single contractor preferred but separated sections allowed. Tables show their bid was not lowest overall. section A and B had lower offers, while the plan aims to let the entire work to one contractor if feasible.
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National Business League
British Foreign Office
United States
Civil Service
Grover Cleveland
Jos. Ohi
Washington
Gpecial
Griggs
Messrs
Miles & Bradt
Atlanta
Attorney ‘General
Livingston
Department of Justice
Atalnta
Atlantic
Livigston
Senate
Clay
Griffiths & Wells
Attorney General
Chicano and St. Louise
Vee Mites & Bradt
C. Everett Clark
Chicago
Gude & Walker
J. L. Leach & Sons
Norsrass Bros
Worcester
Falkenau Construction Co
W. Gindete
W. A
E. A
Ee Grant Viking
Norcross Bros
L. L. Leach & Sons
Ooaven Chas
W. Gingele
W. A & BA Wells
Bayeos
Public Eye: Dr Pearsons’ Eightieth Birthday Maxims
Chicago physician Dr Pearsons marks eighty with life wisdom on longevity. He urges restraint with food and sweets, warns against overwork, favors simple frugal living, emphasizes pure air, calm temperament, and warns against anger and stress. He notes doctors caution against sleeping after a heavy meal.
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DR. Pearsons
Chicago
Eccentric aged doctor and Rev Alfred Young noted in Georgia piece
An elderly physician recounts his unorthodox health advice and preference for a solitary hillside room routine. The obituary item profiles Rev Alfred Young of New York, his ancestry, Princeton education, path from medicine to Catholic priesthood, and major work on Catholic and Protestant countries.
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Alfred Young
New York
Georgia
Ronard Young
Princeton University
University of New York
St. Sulpice
Paris
Seton Hall College
Princeton
N. J
Trenton
Paulist Fathers’ Church
United States
Atlanta Public Buildings Bill Noted In Several Ga. Papers
The senate passed a bill allocating 500000 dollars for a new Atlanta public building. Other papers report Atlanta’s push for growth with federal prison, a military park, and a reformatory for youthful criminals. Local voices urge action and praise Atlanta’s ambitions while some notes reference a judge ruling on a classic work and mayoral vetoes.
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Bainbridge
Senate
Atlanta
Marietta
Journal
New York
Cedartown
National Military Park
Prospect
Dewey
Albany
Herald
Woodward
Cordele
Morning Call
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London
Trafalgar
Trafalger Square
Wandsome
Constitution Office
Geo
Horton
Postoffice
Atlanta, Ga
Nichols & Holliday
Constitution Building
Sote
Dawes
Horace Greely
Kentucky
Maine
Pennsylvania
Abraham Lincoln
Allon
Santiago
Dr. Parkhurst
Promised Land
Bilows
Calin
Dickey
Dyna- Maiie
Cox
Cincinnati
Treland
Emerald Isle
House
Teddy
Cromwell
Platt
Lillian Russell
Niagara Falls
Rudyard Kipling
Texas Weather Prophet
Frank L. Stanton
Rhyme
Mudie
Southland
Ant Fife
Mator Jack Cohen
Mexico
Ake
Charley Ladson
Ladson
T. P. Westmoreland
England
Shakespeare
Dickens
Judge Westmoreland
Wellborn Bray
Joel Chandler Harriss
Saturday Evening Post
Forrest Adair
W. P. Hill
Dr. Felton
Jack Spalding
John Burckhardt
Wallac
TM. Reed
Wallace J Ami D
Net
Dagoes
Dalton
Argun
General Griggs
Miles and
Bradt
Coronel Livingston
the’ Public Eye
D. K. Pearsons
TALES
Darion
Dari
Earth
Alice
Pettos Pitterd
Prise Terday
Priso
James W. Enelis
George 8
Baxter
Chickamauga
Chattahanchee B
Enterprise Lamb
Parrott Lamber
Merritt W. Dixo
James M. Smith
Canda Lumber C
John W. McCall
William H. Mat
Cruger & Pace
Donaldson Lt
Georgia Coal
Echool
University
Crox &T
Harry Stovall
High Set
Eclogy
Byrd
Rae
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