Public Notices and Odds and Ends From 1904 Georgia
Notice to subscribers from Constitution Publishing Co Relanta Georgia dated February 5 1904 lists traveling representatives collectors and names with admonitions not to pay others. The text blends political commentary and media clippings referencing Roosevelt profit disputes education prohibition and party politics with a tone of satire and social commentary typical of the era.
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Sussceibers
W. Fe
C H. Donnally
Gelletters
W. W Blackburn
Charles 3
Moord
Carour Cy
James T Carter
Claud A. Virgin
Elas
Why Japan Delays War With Russia in Diplomatic Gamble
A lengthy analysis questions why Japan has not yet struck Russia, arguing Moscow’s duplicity and Japan’s sense of moral duty. It cites British influence, strategic patience, and the risk of provoking casus belli while peace talks drag, warning the crisis may break any day as Manchuria troops and the Siberian Railway strain carry on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Aussia
Orient
Mikado
St. Petersburg
Nippon
Dewey
Cavite
Blinck Sea
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Suez Canal
Indian Ocean
Manchuria
Siberia
Siberian
Russia
St Petersburg
Great Britain
Washington Welcome Scenes Offensively Grand For Taft
A modest man, William H Taft, arrives in Washington to find a cavalry escort and full military pageantry arranged by the president and Taft's successor as secretary of war. The display, likened to European courts, risks displeasing the American public and borders on pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William H. Taft
Taft
Taft Philippines praise seen in cabinet trend example
The text notes performances to demonstrate approval of Governor Taft’s work in the Philippines and the pleasure at his taking a cabinet seat. It suggests the example reflects broader trends under the current administration.
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Taft
Phiippines
Maddox Announces Retirement From Seventh District Race
The Hon. John W. Maddox will not seek re election to Congress from Georgia the seventh district due to health. His service in the present term will continue until December 1905 ensuring continued benefit of his career in the national house.
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John W. Maddox
Congress
Georgia
State
Coun
Maddor
National House
Southern Farm Progress Gains in 1903 Yields and Values
The 1903 southern crop statistics show notable gains in corn, wheat, oats, rye, Irish potatoes and hay, with higher market values. Total southern farm product value rose to about 1.615 billion in 1903 from 1.271 billion in 1900, while combined agricultural and manufactured product values reached 3.3 billion, signaling strong regional growth despite immigration and capital challenges.
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Southern Farm Magazine
Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
South
Southern prosperity and push signal broad regional growth
The article emphasizes the American spirit of hustle in the South, arguing that current figures prove widespread prosperity. It asserts southern strength is not dependent on a single commodity but a mix of industries. The South is portrayed as conservative in investment yet offering solid returns and the exploitation of resources as just begun.
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South
Birmingham Board Seeks Lower Insurance Rates
The Birmingham board of trade met to press for reduced insurance rates via the Southeastern Tariff Association. It approved contacting nonmember companies with a pledge of members’ business if rates become fair, and urged outside insurers to compete. The city’s fire department cuts and a city alderman’s push to resist cuts add urgency to securing reasonable premiums.
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Birmingham
Ala
Board of Trade
Southeastern Tariff Association
South Eastern Association
Ute Insurance Committee
South
E R McDavid
Jefferson County
Southeastern Association
John W O'Neil
Board of Aldermen
Onell
Gate City Guard to Celebrate Forty-Ninth Anniversary
The Gate City Guard invites the public to a reception and dance on February 1 at the Komball ballroom. The event marks the unit’s 49th anniversary, with reception from 8 to 10 PM followed by dancing. The Guard, formed in 1855, has Civil War heritage and a long-standing local presence.
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Gate City Guard
Komball
John B Gordon
McClellan closes New York theaters as unsafe
Major McClellan ordered the closure of several New York play houses including Grand Opera House Madison Square Theater Princes Theater Vaudeville Theater Hurtig and Seamon, and the theater part of Huber’s Museum for safety violations. Last week the mayor warned nineteen theaters to make alterations or face closure by midnight Tuesday. The Grand Opera House is not the Metropolitan Opera House where the season is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McClellan
Grand Opera House
Madison Square Theater
Princes Theater
Vaudeville Theater
Hurtig and Beamone
Hubers Museum
Metropoliitan Opera House
North Carolina Doctor Dies in New York Street
Dr. Edward Thomas, 65, a physician from Newburn, North Carolina, collapsed in a New York street and died before a doctor could be summoned. He was identified by cards in his pockets after being carried into a store. The report is dated February 4.
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Dr. Thomas
North Carolina
New York
Edward Thomas
Newburn
N. C
Bible Conference at Newnan Opens with Ministerial Institute
The John C Martin Bible Conference and Ministerial Institute for colored ministers begins in Newnan. Led by Rey W M Porton formerly dean of Turner Theological seminary, the event provides extensive Biblical instruction and draws strong local ministerial interest and participation.
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Newnan
John C Martin Bible Conference and
Ministerial Institute
Colored
Rey W M Porton
Turner Theological Seminary
Newnan's Auditorium Opens With Wendling Talk
Newnan Georgia February 4 the new auditorium was formally opened under auspicious circumstances last night George F Wendling delivered a lecture on Stonewall Jackson Every one of the 800 seats were filled Attendees came from La Grange Carrollton Hogansville Fairburn Palmetto and Grantville praising Newnan's costly handsome new edifice.
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Newnan
Ths Place
George F. Wendling
Stonewall Jackson
la Grange
Carrollton Hogansvile
Fairburn
Palmetto
Grantville
Just From Georgia A Valentine
A collection of short poems and verses including a valentine about offering a loving heart and lines reflecting on time, winter imagery, and playful rhymes. The items mix lyrical pieces and quips, presenting sentimental and whimsical snapshots from early 1900s verse.
Missionary Institute at First Methodist Church Friday and Saturday
The Atlant district Missionary institute of the Methodist church will meet at First Methodist on Peachtree Friday and Saturday under Dr C E Dowman. Sessions run all day Friday and Saturday morning. Luncheon Friday at 1 pm. Open to all with sermons by Rev C G Jones and Rev E McConnell and talks on missionary topics. Ray Lambreth arrives Saturday for a round table with Mrs M M Davies. Sunday mass meeting at Wesley Memorial led by Dr Lambreth. No special collection.
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First Methodist Church
Missionary Institute of the Atlant
Methodist Church
Peachtree Street
Cef. Dowman
First Church
C GQ Jones DD
E McConnell
M M Davies Ray W R Lambreth
MHH Church
South
Lambreth
Wesley Memorial Church
Woodward Refuses Vote Delays Atlanta Exhibit Approval
Alderman J G Woodward declined to vote on the $5000 appropriation for the Atlanta building at the Model City exhibit in St Louis. With only four aldermen present and three needed for passage, the measure failed in the aldermanic board though council action was adopted. The board adjourned to 3 pm to attempt concurrence on the resolution.
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Atlanta
St. Louis
J G Woodward
Woodwerd
Terry, Inman
Harwell
Aldermanic Board
Woodward
Suit Filed For 10000 In Georgia Street Railroad Death
Nannie Mitchell sues the Georgia Railway and Electric Company for 610,000 damages over the death of her husband Ed Mitchell. The accident occurred when a wagon was struck by the company's streetcar on Rock Street between Mdangim and Halliott streets last Saturday night. Mitchell died Monday from injuries. Negligence is charged. Suit filed by J. D. Kilpatrick Fick and J. W. Moore.
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Nannie Mitchell
J. D. Kilpat- Fick
J. W. Moore
In the Chimney Corner a Woman's Last Reflections
An elderly narrator laments aging and being “old and in the way” as life ends. She recalls nursing children, hearing angels on hills of God, and imagines heaven where there is room for her.
State Entomologist Scott Keeps Georgia Ties
State entomologist W M Scott remains tied to Georgia work while moving to the United States Department of Agriculture. He will split time in Georgia investigating brown rot of peaches and bitter rot of apples, with a focus on Virginia as well. He will be based partly in Georgia during the fruit season and continues to collaborate with Georgia fruit growers.
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Ormer
W M Scott
Capitol
Department of Agriculture
Scott
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Georgia
Georgina
Georgias
Scotts
Virginia
Franks
O B Stephens
Department of Agriculture of
Tennessee
Commissioner of Agriculture
W Ogilie
Carter Glass
Congrega
United States
Geilvie
Stephens
Glass
S W Harris
Union
New York
Pennsylvania
Mansachusetts
Ohio
Georga
United States War Department
Mary E Ryan Sues Thies Department Store for 5000
Mary E Ryan filed a $5000 damage suit against the Thies department store alleging the garnishment and her discharge from her sales position with Chamberlin Johnson-Duhose. She claims the department store sued her in a justice court over a 69 account and that a garnishment was served on her employer, leading to her dismissal. Ryan states the justice court ruled in her favor against the store. Attorney Judson Chapman filed the suit.
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Ryan
Mary E Ryan
Iwt
Thies
Chamberlin Johnson-Duhose
Riza
Architect Kelsey Refused Fee For Atlanta Building
In a meeting with Atlanta residents and city officials, Albert Kelsey was told the city will deal directly with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company and President Francis. Atlanta cannot pay $1000 or any fee for handling the Atlanta building at St Louis. If the building cannot be erected for $10,000, it will not proceed unless the exposition company covers the shortfall between 310 000 and actual costs.
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Atlanta
Albert Kelsey
Citzens
Francis
Kelsey
St. Louis
Here
Howell
I W . English
J P Stephens
W. G Cooper
Cobb Offers for Legislature
Dr John T Cobb of this city announced his intention to stand for election in the primary to the general assembly from Haralson County. He is well known in the region, prominent in his profession, the fraternal orders, and county politics.
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Cobb
Buchanan
John T Cobb
General Assembly of
Haralson
Fraternitiea
Equnty
No Smallpox in Hawkinsville on February 4
Special report notes no current smallpox cases in Hawkinsville and no contagion in the surrounding vicinity despite widespread prevalence elsewhere. The city authorities urge continued vigilance and vaccination where available.
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Hawkinsville
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