Atlanta's New Era of Prosperity Through Chattahoochee Power
A speech extols Atlanta harnessing Chatta hoochee river electricity to power industries. It argues cheap energy will attract factories, raise wages and population, reduce coal dependence, and elevate Atlanta as a major southern manufacturing and distribution hub. The text likens progress to Niagara era Buffalo growth and urges proactive use of power to spur development.
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Atlanta
Chattahoochee
Acadia
Niagara
Buffalo
Providence
Chattahoochee River
South
Train robbery add on federal protection urged
The text urges Congress to include rail and express train robberies under federal law alongside mail theft. It argues local agencies lag in detection and prosecutions, and that nationwide oversight would deter brigands. It also lauds Atlanta’s rebuilding spirit after fires and praises Elberton’s resolve and expected growth.
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Congress
United States
Land Scrip for Schools and Georgia Day Observance
A congressional bill by Rep Latimer of South Carolina seeks land scrip to equalize school grants by territorial area, benefiting Georgia with about 2 062 222 acres valued to fund its common school system. The notice marks Georgia Day, recalling General Oglethorpe and the 1735 charter founding Savannah.
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Latimer
South Carolina
Union
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Georgia
Colony of
James Edward Oglethorpe
England
George II
Yamacraw Bluff
Savanneh
A Remedy for Train Bobbing
A historical note argues railroads and express companies engaged in interstate commerce deserve federal protection similar to the mails. It proposes using all federal power to pursue and punish robbers who target passengers, baggage, and treasuries on trains and in transit.
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Secret Service
Georgia Day urged as state holiday and patriotism theme
The article reflects on Georgia's colonial philanthropy and unity, praising diverse founders and the war effort. It calls for recognizing Georgia Day as a state holiday by legislative action, honoring the state's history, liberty, and Americanism. It references historic figures and events, connecting them to modern civic pride.
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Georgia
Berty
Great
Beneficent & Commonwealth
Philadelphia City Flag and London Social Reform Opinion
Editorial notes Philadelphia’s flag and related insignia reflect local pride and charter rights with a three color vertical design and a merchants ensign. It also comments on a Philadelphia pennant and a triangular banner with arms. The piece then praises King Edward VII for simplifying London dinners and advancing social reform across the Atlantic.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Merchants
Merchants
Middle Kingdom
China
London
Crown of
Great Britain
Victoria
Edward VII
Ihistorians
Edward
Atlantic
Georgia Poems and Folksy Ditties in Spring Time Tone
A column of Georgia themed verse and humor sketches evokes spring with poems about May, violets, and sunlit faces, interwoven with regional dialect humor about family life and local wit. Includes musings on politics, philosophy, and everyday scenes, framed by a light, nostalgic Georgia voice.
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Georgia
Bart
Phonograph Cylinders Record Telegraphic Clicks At Expo Talk
An Atlanta display uses phonographic cylinders to record telegraph keying, allowing operators to study sending quality. At the U S telegraphers convention in Atlanta, many cylinders will capture fast sending. The piece also covers Zangwill’s lecture, St. Louis 1903 exposition praise, and local visits to the Kimball and Aragon hotels.
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Atlanta
United States
Humphries Castleman
St. Louis
Louisiana, Purchase
Ieeem
Buffalo
Chicago
West
F. G. Crawford
A. T. Moore
Valdosta
Kimball
Joe
Terrell
State Agricultural Society
Kimball House
Senate wrangles over Panama canal witness and route
Washington reports a heated debate over Admiral Walker’s testimony and Senator Morgan’s pursuit of action against him. Senator Hanna defends courteous treatment of M Lampre and urges a business approach to the Isthmian canal, weighing Nicaragua and Panama routes and awaiting presidential decision amid ongoing negotiations with Colombia.
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Jos
Washington
Morgan
Admiral Walker
Senate
Senate Committee On
State Department
Iim
Hanna
M. Lampre
Panama Canal Company
Ohio
Henna
Committee
Congress
Walker
Morgan Wild
Canal Commission
Colombia
United States
Panama
Nicaragua
Department of Panama
Darien
Genera Serrel
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Constitution Building
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Mexico
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General Sherman
Jacksonville
Tom Swift
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Omaha
Rosewater
Taft
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Woman's Suffrage Congress
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Washington Post
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Maine
Justice Party
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