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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1888
Page
10
A long late 19th century editorial section from The Constitution discusses Senator Brown's tariff speech, contrasts its full argument with a rival paper, and critiques the tariff and surplus debate. It also covers cotton market statistics, freight flows, and political commentary, highlighting partisan divides and economic concerns across the South and nation.
The Moorish government rejects U S demands over protection for a detained individual at Rabat. The American consul and crew aboard the Enterprise face threats as mobs lash at Americans. Washington has not clarified policy or orders.
From the St Louis Republican, Hon. P. T. Glass, a Tennessee congressman, seeks federal funds for a monument to John Sevier. The piece extols Sevier as a revolutionary leader, defender of liberty, and founder of Tennessee, noting his role at Kings Mountain and in establishing law, finance, and governance. It criticizes the idea of federal funding as premature while Tennessee campaigns locally for a suitable memorial.
A chaotic spill at 69 Broadway in Adams Express drew a crowd as four thousand five dollar gold pieces scattered after a canvas tag button burst. Porters quickly recovered the coins. none were lost and counting continued as the scene cleared for business.
A garbled OCR style column mixes quotes about Americans abroad and English manners with stray social observations. It mentions a legend on a door, a weather prophet predicting August heat, investments in southern enterprises, and a critique of writers, plus odd anecdotes about a New Orleans obituary page and a nocturnal burglar alarm.
Mr. John W. Byckman and Mr. Gilbert announced a Philadelphia syndicate has purchased a two thousand acre tract near Augusta. The land, described as the best situated suburb prospect, includes a lake and a planned hotel on a high point. They believe Augusta has strong growth potential with needed push and energy.
Athens hosts Afianta yulors and Lucy Cobb affiliates with multiple families and officers attending institute entertainment. The week features the wedding anniversary supper of Cranford and a star turn by Grimette girls at the Tuer Cobb entertainment plus plans for a season-opening event by the Gophers social club and a forthcoming large comedy at the new opera house.
An April 8 debate at the Phi Kappa society in Arnexe Georgia features a contest on whether the internal revenue should be abolished. Eighteen students will speak, three win medals, and the best speaker earns a gold prize. Demosthenians seek to finally best Phi Kappa after nine years of Phi Kappa dominance.
A vivid, era tone portrait compares Crown Prince William to a regal German heir, detailing features, bearing, and royal lineage. It discusses the potential impact of a strong Kaiser on Europe, noting Germany’s military class and industrial rise, and how national sentiment might align around a youthful ruler.
A crowded gathering at a host’s residence led by Mr O'Brien faced police force as protesters pressed to hold an English rule meeting. Officers charged the crowd, several were wounded, and the platform was cleared. Clergy aided in urging restraint while leaders and locals debated dispersal and security measures.
A garbled historical report references emperors and princes, mentions liberal hohenlola, Bismarck, and Lag, plus Boulangers in Dordogne and Tangier. It notes meetings, relocations, and potential nominations, with scattered dates and names like Frederick, Victoria, and Goodlett.
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