Why a New Federal Building Should be Erected Here
Atlanta postoffice growth shows rising receipts and crowding, with 1881 receipts at 94969. From 1890s to 1902 the office has surged, nearing 26 million for seven months of a current year, while space is cramped and staff crowded. Officials have shared private space, and a new federal building is argued for future expansion and better service.
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Atlanta Postoffice
National Treasury
Atlanta
South
Great Northern Enterprises
Congress
Atlanta Postoffic
Ostefiee Department
Avan
Tran
Echee
Ficals
Blodgett
Stin
Post Ofiee
Washington
Atlana
Fas
Remarkable
Itsole
Wade
Roosevelt declines arbiter role in Venezuela dispute
President Roosevelt refuses to act as mediator in the Allied push for a preferred settlement with Venezuela. The decision pushes the matter toward The Hague to obtain a tribunal ruling on the dispute, amid tensions between Britain and Bowen over published notes and diplomatic exchanges.
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Bowen
Michael Herbert
Bowens
Great Britain
Sir Michael
Germany
Italy
Howeser
London
Strik
Hague
Mintsira
Fis
Gmernment
Vanister Bowen
Uli
Tdes
Pinister Bowen
White Men Will Hold The Offices In The South
A New York address on the fortieth anniversary of the Union Party argues that black Americans are being denied suffrage and office in southern states as white leaders push to remove black men from public roles. The speaker notes fewer black appointees since McKinley and Roosevelt eras, suggesting rising white control and urging careful leadership to address the changing political climate. The piece reflects post Reconstruction tensions and debates over race and political power.
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Blake Man
Sean
Roos Sit
McKinsey
McKinley
South
Roosevalts
White House
Tran
Draw the Line in Wisconsin
A February floor note in Wisconsin assembly proposed limits on tobacco product manufacture and sale and a separate measure banning mortgages between white people and nonwhite groups. The record highlights racial terms and broad prohibitions amid the day’s introductions.
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Wis
Wiccarsain
Wisconsin
Opera Company Delays Return Under Grau
New York Teornay reports Grau and the Marine Gras Opera Company planned to abandon active opera business until Vic Grin resumes control. Directors decided not to engage in opera activities until June, postponing plans for at least another year.
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New York
Teornay
Wallie Grau
Marine Gras Opera
Vic Grin
Grau
Desperado Killed in Carbon Hill Duel
Carton Hill February 6. Marshal Wilson shot and killed Bob Burton in a pistol duel on the streets. Burton described as dangerous and with three associates. The two men had a recent dispute and were both reportedly on the lookout for each other.
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Desperado
Carbon Hill
Ane Wilson
Carton Hill
Bob Burton
Burton
Wilson
Mobile Gets Frmt Line From Di Giorgio Importing Co
The Di Giorgio Importing and Steam Ship Company of Baltimore transfers its southern fruit importing line to Mobile. Six steamers will operate in the fruit trade between Bovas del Toro Ceiba and Mobile with weekly sailing from the port. The Di Giorgio is a major player in the fruit business.
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Mobile
Frmt
The
di Giorgio Importing and Steam Ship Company of
Baltimore
Tta Southern Fruit
Bovas del Toro Ceiba
di Giorgio
Mayor Asks Reform Through Ordinance
Geneva February report details a royal drama as the former crown princess of Saxony seeks access to her children. The princess's lawyer in Dresden failed to win concessions beyond a yearly allowance and a promise not to pursue legal action if she leaves Giron. The couple reportedly parted amid tears as talks continued on terms for reunion.
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Eneva
Sax
Giron
Geneva
Siam
Waa
Dresden
M Giron
Judge Wright Leaves Washington for Manila Return
Judge Wright vice governor of the Philippines has been in Washington for weeks on legation duties. He departed the war department in the afternoon and will proceed to Memphis before sailing to Manila, aiming to start from San Francisco around March 10.
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Philippines
National Capital
Washington
Judge Wright
Archipelago
Memphis
Manila
San Francisco
Georgia to house arms officer at state capitol
A United States arms officer will again be stationed in Georgia with an office at the state capitol. Local and national items note political moves, state events, and foreign affairs shaping the day with briefs on education, temperance, and international diplomacy.
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United States
Georgia
Capito
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee of Congress
Atlanta
Board of Education
Mayer Howell
Taemsches
Special Police Report Vetoed in Very Pointed Message
A city council special committee report on the Atlanta police board and department is vetoed by Mayor Howell. The mayor cites lack of testimony and questions the committee’s conclusions, noting testimony relied on newspapers and unresolved testimony from Masse and others. The report’s fate prompts council members to regret backing it, and the matter moves to further discussion.
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Special Police
Conncilman Key
Major Howell
Council
Howell
City of
Atlanta
Sax
Key
Masse
Totina
Toms
Walisbe
Chalman English
Barrett
Means
Barret
Kev
Bex
Tual
Police Board
Foa
Tut
Sox
Fox
Iruni Ang
Maotis Tosert
Thie Island
Cares
Wisor Mims
Laglixh
Chaiman Johnson
Ball
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Circuit
Distret
United States Avlernes
Flo
Folrth
LOOP
Lmited States District Court
Surveyor of Customs
Tno Secret Service
Sia
Railway Mail Service
Sma
Roosevelt
Venezuela
Herbert
Jos Ohl Washistan
Howe
Hagin Tribunal
Minster Bowen
Berlin
Freland
England
Fareen
Mas Noe
Egnor Vanor Des Planches
Haron Spee von Stern
Root
Mauree Grau
Rubrton
Iron
Princess
Given
Brussels
Saturda
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Southern de J LM
Addicks
Delaware
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Fleming
DeArmond
Hooper Young
Brigham Young
Pulitzer
Professor Peck
New Haven
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Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Robert Gould Shaw
Converse
Shins
Wiss Langhorne
Virginia
Iser
Charles Dana Gibson
Adelina Patti
Canta Rice
Ireland
Rubing
Leopold
Belgium
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