The Schley Case and the President's Dilemma
The piece asserts that President Roosevelt may overrule the late court of inquiry on Admiral Schley and either affirm or dispute its findings. It argues public verdict favors Schley and warns that regardless of the president's decision, voters will treat the case as a political issue in this year's congressional campaigns.
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Salt Production in the United States in 1899
The article explains how most American salt comes from brine boiled or sun-evaporated, with rock salt mined underground. It cites 1899 output of 16,187,819 barrels, value about $8 million, per-person consumption about sixty pounds, and export share under 8 percent. Michigan leads production, followed by New York and others, with a historical overview from Plymouth 1834 to state laws starting 1797.
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Our Elastic Constitution: Sun Opposes national constitutional convention
The New York Sun argues against summoning a national convention to revise the U S constitution. It praises the framers but laments misuse by leaders, noting the document’s enduring, though imperfect, role as the supreme charter and standard for public policy. It cautions against adding new crimes to the charter.
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Supreme Court
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Gladstone
Widows Pension Request From Civil War Veteran
A Georgia widow aged and infirm seeks information from veterans or others about service of John T. Lane in Company B of the Thirty-second Georgia Regiment. The inquiry accompanies pension application and asks for details of Lane’s Civil War service. The letter is dated January 29, 1902, from PL LAND.
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Eivil
John T. Lane
Georgia
Atlanta depots and Prince Henry visit chatter
Senoia Enterprise-Gazette notes Atlanta leaders pursue a new depot and major federal building funds while various Georgia papers discuss Prince Henry’s potential visit. The item cites quotes on rail work, federal spending, and Atlanta’s growing role with Harlem-like optimism and regional skepticism.
Georgia Governors Race Rumors Sweep State Front Pages
Georgia political chatter swirls as multiple papers highlight Terrell and Estill as leading gubernatorial contenders. Debates facing early doubt, with positions for agriculture and speaker also discussed, while Dublin Courier-Dispatch doubts joint debates will occur this year.
Huns OF CONFERENCE EXwo Officers Elected Detroit Placed Next Meeting
The inter state conference of King's Daughters concluded today in Savannah with officers chosen including Chairman Mrs J Will Jefferson of Louisville and Secretary Mrs Mary Thompson Howe of Jackson Miss The next gathering will be in Detroit Michigan in a hall on a date to be announced A consecration service and delegate reception followed the business session
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King’s Daughters
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Louisville
Mary Thomp- Pot
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Son Howe
Jackson
Miss
Jennie M. Greenwood
St. Lou
C. Trask Hill
Boston
J. H. Littell
Wheeling
W. Va
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Mich
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Jetrait
Lewisville
Robinson Takes Command of Brunswick Riflemen
Captain L A Robinson was named commanding officer of the Brunswick Riflemen in Brunswick Georgia. The first meeting under his leadership saw half the company’s affairs taken on, noncommissioned officers asked to step down, and the unit reorganized with privates only. He pledged to rebuild the company from the ranks up, leveraging his combined military and business experience.
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Ways and Means Committee
House
Protection Sanhedrin
Lhot
Web Flanagan
Chevaliers D’industrie
Francis K. Carey
National Sugar Manufacturing Company
Callian Sugar
Don Caesar de Bazan
Cardinal Richelieu
Lochiel
Brunswick Riflemen
Brunswick
L.A. Robinson
Council Versus Commissioners In Americus Police Skirmish
In Americus Georgia on January first the city council and the police commission prepare for a court hearing before Judge Littlejohn over control of the police department. The council briefly restrained from interfering with police power in an injunction sought by the commission which previously held chief authority. A large legal team represents both sides as tomorrow's hearing is anticipated to be spirited and important.
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Eatili
North Georgia
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Americus
Police Commission
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Box Cars and Coach Ditch on Hiberton Line
An accommodation train on the Biberton division of the Southern railway wrecked near Lavonia Georgia causing six box cars and the coach to ditch. No one injured though passengers shaken and three brakemen clung to foot planks during the stop. Crews worked all night and trains are back on schedule.
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Elders Bring Heavy Suit for Whipping Damages
Lavonia Georgia January 31 Spectal It is learned that due to the whipping of two Mormon elders near here last December thirty seven prominent citizens around here have been sued for 50000 damages It is said the prosecutors have names of many who had nothing to do with the whipping and did not hear of it for some time after it was done One is a feeble old man living miles from the scene but who is wealthy.
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Funeral of Robert P. Little in Louisville Georgia
The remains of Robert P. Little who died in Memphis Tennessee on January percent were brought here this evening and interred in Ebenezer cemetery. Little was well known in this region having lived here until about four years ago. A widow, two brothers and three sisters survive him including J. C. Little William Little Mrs J S Mala and Mrs J N Bethea of this city and Mrs David Lockhart of Orlando Florida.
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Orlando
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Fear Felt for Fruit Crop Continues Warm Weather
Alméricus Georgia January 31 Special continues warm weather in this section causing apprehension among fruit growers about crop prospects. Pear trees are swelling and if the warm spell continues a few peaches will set early, risking a probable loss of crop.
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Brunner Bests Rev A J Diaz In Havana Controversy
Savannah report on Dr Brunner’s testimony about Rev Diaz of Havana who prepared pamphlets attacking Catholicism and threatened an Admiral Sampson address. Brunner’s intervention supposedly prevented a riot and Diaz’s political maneuvering within the church and board.
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Greene-Gaynor Case Set for Savannah Hearing
Savannah January 31 Special Hon F G duBignon returned from Macon where he conferred with U S attorney Marion Erwin about the Greene-Gaynor conspiracy case. Defendants will be represented by Charlton Felder and others. Trial not on merits at first week. legal points to be argued before merits. Defense plans to summon many witnesses. government plans likely to influence timing.
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Alexander to be rewarded for plucky postmaster deeds near Anheville
Samuel Alexander, postmaster at Simma near Anheville, wounded defending his office from two burglars, will be rewarded with a Washington post office job. A personal letter from the postmaster general commends his bravery as the killers and guards stand condemned, with executions expected at Ashville on February 2.
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Southern railway fireman shoots Moore at Spencer Shops
In Salisbury, O L Folger, a Southern Railway fireman, shot R H Moore during a quarrel at Spencer Shops after Moore allegedly cursed and rushed Folger with a butcher knife. Folger wounded Moore with three shots and a bystander who tried to help was also shot.
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Insurance Exchange Demands Memphis Fire Chief Be Dismissed
The Insurance Exchange asks Mayor of Memphis to discharge Fire Chief Carroll citing incompetency after the 230,000 HI Weather manufacturing plant fire. The mayor requested specifications and today the exchange chose five commoners to prepare and file them. The dispute promises a lively fight.
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