Time no longer an element in mail service
A caustic notice argues government contracts shift away from punctual mail delivery. It cites repeated delays by Southern Railway in January, urging Congress to allow 24 hours extra for late mail to improve performance and avoid penalties. It condemns the erosion of timely service and calls for firm accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana
Congress
Boothern Railway
Western Mall
South Georgia
Florida
Haslehurst
Georgia and
Congreem
Power and Atlanta's Industrial Future
In a call to harness Tallulah Falls power the Plegmeot Power Company seeks a city franchise to supply electricity. The piece credits nearby resources and rising developments as keys to Atlanta becoming a Southern manufacturing hub, stressing cheap water power, reduced fire risk, and smoke control. It urges rapid, conditionful approval to fuel growth now and for a century ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Walter Dover
North
Georgia
Tallulah Falls
Rocklia
The Jap and the Negro in National Policy Debate
A political tract argues time is ripe to redefine race policy in America. It contends Newlands proposes a national plan treating blacks as a dependent race needing guidance and training, while warning against aligning with Southern demagogues. The piece contrasts Japanese self sufficiency with black perceived deficits and urges careful, nationwide strategies to address both groups without panic or alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genat Newlands
Nevada
America
Jarzen
Nevade
Newlands
Senator Newlinds
The Trouble With the Navy and Reform Efforts
A critical look at U S Navy spending and governance. The piece notes a 285,009,000 appropriation amid wartime comparisons, questions bureaucratic power in the bureaus and Secretary changes, and hints at reforms after disputes over personnel, hospital ship leadership, armor plate findings, and executive influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Han
Spain
Reuterdshl
Newberry
Metcale
Navy politics chaos slows plan amid Roosevelt probe
A senate naval affairs investigation and Roosevelt’s reshuffle pause a broad navy strategy. Admirals review proposed changes while Secretary Newberry’s allies fear they are being sidelined, prompting calls to harmonize competing ideas and proceed with steady work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Senate Committee of Naval Affatra
Senate
Hdosevelt
Practical Charity Helps Widow Of Atlanta Policeman
A charitable effort supports the family of murdered Policeman DeBray in Atlanta. The city supplied $1,000 for a home in West End. repairs and ongoing support will protect the widow and four children. Three children will enter institutions. one boy will go to an eastern industrial school. a daughter with a contagious illness will be cared for at monthly board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Policeman DeBray
Atlants
Delray
Mette
Uttle
Atlanta
Mia
Letters From the People Bastar Constitution and War Echoes
A long reader letter recounts Civil War memories, including a Georgia Cavalry action at Chickamauga, the fear and wounds, plus a plea for space to share Confederate survival tales. Other excerpts urge pride in Southern industry and home cotton byproducts, including cotton seed use, and warn against hidden health issues in imported lard substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
Chickemauga
Haynes
Cove Spring
Georgia Cavalry
Aminenge
Orore
Tank
Morgana
Mor Hn
Alabama
Monroe
M_ PUTNAM
Avena
Webruar
Cafe
South
Dixie
Lars Blackmal
Marseiles
America
Particclarty
Broken Connections Plague Northern Mail to Georgia Route
Letter from Hamsishuret author laments chronic delays of Georgia and Florida train connections with the Southern Railway. Across January the morning Georgia and Florida train arrived far late, causing missed connections and complaints from passengers. calls for government action seek remedy and accountability. The writer notes repeated delays disrupt travel for residents and merchants between Hasihhurst and Madison, urging officials to address the issue.
Southern appointments and Taft in the South talk
The Chicago Tribune Republicar notes Taft aims to appoint capable Southern officials without courting democratic votes, insisting southern sentiment must be respected. It argues a just, frank administration can win Southern trust via fairness, while addressing railroad regulation, interstate corporations, and suffrage issues in line with courts and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune Republicar
the Tribuné
Taft
Atlante
Republican Party
Jones
South
North
Trn Chiar Execu
Israé
Jett Davines
Luce Snathereers
Urough Dallevars
President-Wiest
Chicago
Franknean
Soya
Bano
Repubiic
Mnea
Rosevelt and
Mnate
McFett
Anc
Ofefranchis
Caraminge
Ely
Pardons and military promotions issued by Governor Smith
Governor Smith granted pardons to Piolon of Hai county a veteran of the war and to Slumpy Cottrell a youthful burglar, citing confinement histories and age. Willie Tagan and Walker Prater received clemency or pending actions while Prater faces Oklahoma mule theft charges and awaits requisition. Captain DeLang received a commission as captain of Company First infantry, Fitzgerald. Gale remains a long‑serving state military member with a captain promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Piolon
Hai County
Smith
Panitentiery
Pinion
Hall County
Cy Creaman T M Bell
Congress
Liz
Slumpy Cottrell
Fuitom
Cotterill
Willie Tagan
Chatham County
Walker Prater
Traly
Partlee
Oklahoma
Haskell
Prater
Perties
Prate
DeLang
A J Scott
Charles A DeLang
Fitzgerald Gale
The Negro Collector Controversy in Charleston
A New York Sun piece critiques Democratic senators for obstructing Dr Croman’s nomination as collector of the port of Charleston. It argues the appointment offends Charleston whites and raises questions about racial favoritism, urging equal treatment for northern Negroes and southern officials alike. It questions why Boston would not receive a southern aligned collector and cites regional prejudice and political motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Tere
Crim
Charleston
Brownsville
Rouxavelt
Andy Plearly
Dr Crom
Republian
Each & Valsar
Boston
Tong
Red Cotton Bug India’s Most Offensive Pest
The red cotton bug is described as one of India's most destructive pests and among the most offensive odor, reported in cotton across the country. The insect’s presence is widespread, causing significant damage and concern for cotton crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
The Horse for Him and Southern Judgement Debate
A fragmented text shows Me Chuggins arguing that relying on intelligence matters more than force and that horses and safety are judged differently. The piece rests on themes of constitutional rights, antisemitic sentiment, and a call for honest, hypocrisy-free discussion about the South and North, with demands for straightforward discourse.
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Clark Howelz
Een We Rody
Mexicana
Swety
Auece -Eerond Etrest
Park Row
Donnelly
Sonatitation Publishing CO
Billy ‘Poss
Jem Dervis
Macon
Savannah
Roosevelt
Open Verh Hngerle
China
Till Iians
Mr. Taft
New Orleans
Bedagor Newlardh
Wilbur Wright
Bastar Constitution
New York
Lronidas
Scott Conyers
Carrie
Dersner
Rome
Ian
Hmsishuret
Tet Southern Railway
Southern
Bootham
Geor Mip
Omethia
Tita
Thevsunia
Perenni
Hasihurst
Madison
Iumary
Oklahers
Mervland
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