Retirement of W J Speer Opens Field for Park and Broughton
The state treasurer W J Speer retires from the race for re election due to ill health clearing the field for Captain R E Park of Bibb who has been his sole announced opponent. Colon el W A Broughton of Morgan County is rumored to join the race in coming days as Park campaigns to secure the party nomination. Speer’s record praised for four years of banking growth and state finances. Champagne imports in 1899 note G H Mumm Extra Dry leading at 109,303 cases.
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W. J. Speer
Treauiership
Treasuer
R. E. Park
Bibb
Constitution
Speer
William J. Speer
Atlanta
R. ©. Park
Colonel Broughton
Broughton
Iis
W. J. Spor
Colonel Park
Captain Park
Treasurer Speer
Tace
Farmers’ Alliance
Georgia
Allianee
RE. Fark
Morgan
Daniel Speer
R. A. Hardeman
Hardeman
G. H. Mumm
New Stock of Stylish Canes from Mater and Berkle
The advertisement announces a new stock of stylish canes and umbrellas at Mater & Berkele Jewelers, 81 Whitehall Street. It emphasizes affordability and modern design, highlighting their specialty in up-to-date fashion items for gentlemen.
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John M. Moore
Run Wylie
Peachtree ST
Charlie
Tom
The Passing Throng In Atlanta Dispatch
An Atlanta observer notes legal scuffles over a barefoot monkey in Washington and quotes Charles H Greer on Alabama politics. The piece recounts Morgan Johnston race dynamics, Samford prospects, and regional loyalties in Black Belt counties, with further curios about funeral notices from rural Pennsylvania papers and a Confederate newspaper envoy in Atlanta.
Fifty Emigrants Set to Leave Atlanta for Cuba Colony
Fifty Atlanta residents plan to depart February 17 to join the Cuban Land and Steamship Company's La Gloria colony in Puerto Príncipe. The venture promises land five acres per Class A stockholder and dawns of work with wages and board, but reports from Rev Albert E Seddon and Miss C L McMurray reveal harsh conditions, swamps, mud, and unmet hotel plans, while critics question the company's management and motives.
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Whitehall Street
Cuba
Atlanta
Avanta
Im Cuba
Cha Cuban Land and Steamship Company
Cuban Land and Steamship Company
Omaha
New York
Elies
A. L Bresler
Or. Lambert
F. H Mollenhauer
Lewis F Wilson
Albert E Seddon
C, LK. McMurray
Puerto Princips
McMuray
Lt Seddan
la Gloria
Seddon
la ‘Slona Tsag
Plilea
la Gtoria
Camp la Gloria
Commissarial
Yarmouth
Alesp
Miss McMurray
Sid
Dr Seddon
Charleston Exposition planned for 1901 shows strong backing
Charleston business groups push for a grand 1901 industrial exposition. Colonel J H Averill, who ran exhibits at the Cotton States show, appointed manager and coordinating with southern industry. South Carolina General Assembly urged to provide support, with anticipated federal and local funding. Promises of liberal city contributions signal strong prospects for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
3. C
J. H. Averill
Atlanta
South
General Assembly of
South Carolina
Seaboard May Win Bid to Build Line to Washington
Richmond report says Seaboard Air-Line seems poised to secure approval to construct a through line from Richmond to Washington. Rival bills fade as Seaboard's lobby gains momentum with Sen Martin and Reps Hay Epes and Spanson pushing for the project. The company agrees to pay $2000 per share for state holdings in the RF&P and to issue a penalty bond guaranteeing construction.
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Federalapital
Richmond
Seaboard Air-Line
Washington
Senate Committee
Seaboard
Martin
Hay
Epes
Spanson
Williams
Peaboard
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
Life on the Mississippi biographical edition offer
An ad offering Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi in a biographical edition from Harpers press for one dollar, plus ten cents extra for Boston state. Distributed by John Pe Xuier Co, 39 Marietta Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Harpers’ Press
Bostate
John Pe Xuier Co
Marietta Street
Robbed the Grave and the Immortality of Death
A Philadelphia man describes a near fatal illness, loss of appetite, and extreme weakness. After three doctors gave him up, he credits Electric Bitters with a dramatic recovery after three weeks of use, claiming the remedy saved his life and “robbed the grave of another victim.” The advertisement urges tryers to obtain the medicine at drug stores.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Davis and Freeman Silverware Collection Preview
Davis and Freeman invite inspection of their silverware collection featuring artistic pieces from this season. Numerous new patterns in French gray aim to appeal to cultured tastes.
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Poplar
Bibb County
WA Broughton
Mater & Berkele, Jewelers
Pietro Floresto
Signor Florello
Charles H Greer
Marion Standard
Perry County
Alabama
Johnston
Greer
Black Belt
Dallas
Perry
Hales
Marmgo
Sumter
W. J. Samford
Stallings
Tomlinson
Shelly
Waller
Samford
Tom Jones
Baliiwick
Russell County
Russell
Choctaw County
Charles C. Fletcher
Florida
Southern Ticket
Pennsylvania
Charley
Katie
Carrie Kirtley
Louisville
Lost Cause
Porto Rico
Cuban Land and Steamship Co
Liebig
Rene
the Mississippi
Fyner
Cruasing
Davis & Freeman
G. W. Adair
Wilsell
Badger
Boulevard
Auburn Avenue
Daniel
Gartrell and Hilliard
St Il O
King Hardware Co
the King Biscuit
Bread Board
Tray
Eliseman Bros
Esseman Bros
Esleman Bros
Whitehall
Baltimore
W. Germas St
Washington, D. C
7Th Aid
Whitehall ST
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