Panama canal route decision urged by congress
A Mexico telegram reports General Rafael Reyes asserting Colombia will concede rights for a Panama canal route and that the United States can secure a favorable right of way. The piece urges Congress to decide that a canal shall be built and leave route selection to the president and a chosen commission.
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Congress
Canal
Mexico
Rafael Reyes
Colombia
Panama Canal
General Reyes
Pan- American Congress
United States
Panama
Nicaragua
Isthmian Canal
Louisiana
Thomas Jefferson
Transcontinental Railroad Trust
Tariff Reform Rises as Central Issue in National Campaign
Tariff reform pushes to the forefront as a defining issue in this year’s and the next campaign. Debates on Porto Rican and Philippine tariffs and potential Cuba concessions reveal broad public concerns about perceived injustices in the Ding tariff system.
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Cuba
Demands for freer trade redefine 1892 political landscape
The passage notes Babcock influence in Ways and Means, New England manufacturers seeking free coal and hides, Kansan leaders pressing freer trade with Mexico, and warnings that Republican Dingleyism weakens the party. It argues that common people see corp profits from tariffs and that Democrats can seize the moment to force a debate on living costs, trusts, and fair trade.
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Republican Party
Talent of Others Drives Carnegie’s Success
Essay outlines Andrew Carnegie’s philosophy that success comes from hiring and leveraging others’ talents. It argues many rise by recognizing and utilizing others’ endowments, while some gifted individuals fail without such collaboration. Carnegie’s approach is seen as a guiding beacon for ambitious youths seeking fame and fortune.
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Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Philippines Policy Debate Splits on Pacification Plan
The discussion centers on how the United States handles the Philippines after the Paris cession. Advocates urge constitutional territorial government and peaceful methods, opposing colonialism and urging a humane plan for self-government under federal supervision. Critics warn of continued colonization and the need to avoid rapid statehood or exclusive governance by a crown-like dominion.
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Philippines
United States
Supreme Court
Republican Party
New Mexico
Alaska
Hawaii
Democratic Party
Georgia folk poems and political musings in Georgia region papers
A collage of verse and notices from Georgia newspapers. Poems celebrate spring and nature with references to Georgia writers and readers, while political items discuss gubernatorial candidates Terrell Guerry Estill and regional editorials urging debate and support. The page blends culture and current affairs in a local tone.
Press comment snippets across Georgia towns and trends
Savannah Vidalia doubles population signaling growth while Macon Albany and West Point papers reflect on temperance idle spending and social issues. Augusta Jackson Argus mock a columnist on nervousness cures. Thomasville Times reports Dahlonega to Gainesville electric railway line over thirty miles long.
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Savannah Press
Vidala
Vidalia
Macon News
Velaga
Albany Herald
Auguste Herald
West Point News
Jackson Argus
Ditor Hook
Augusta
Brother Hook
Thomasville
Dahlonega
Gainesville
Atlanta Union Depot Plans Draw Railroads Together
Atlanta faces major shifts as the plan to build a union depot on state property consolidates routes. The Norville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railways, lessee of the Western and Atlantic, accept the state plan, pressuring rival lines to join or risk exclusion.
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ALA
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Albany
Herald
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St. Louis
Western and Atlantic
Bulayga
J Times
Bunyan Muikey
Poulton County
Bunyan
Macon News
Lumpkin (Ga
United States
Atlanta Bar Moves to Defense of City Court
A meeting of the Atlanta bar is called for Friday at 10 a.m. in the superior court room to decide if the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear writs of error from the city court of Atlanta. Vice President Abbott issued the call, noting the issue's importance and predicting a large turnout as lawyers weigh the court’s authority under the law.
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Superior Court
Supreme Court
Abbott
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Bar Association
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Mth
Superior Court Room
City Court of
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Atlanta Bar Association
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Criminal Court of
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Steering Colls ass Tee Led by Allison
Washington February 12 Senator Allison announces the republican steering committee to map an early plan of action for the senate to expedite registration. The Philippine tariff bill is the pending business but no definite push to a vote has occurred yet, with anticipated extensive discussion forthcoming.
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Paris
Spain
Taft
Jos. Onl
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Allison
Committee On
Senate
House
Tennessee
New Senate Debates and House Contrast in Tariff Talks
The piece outlines Republican strategy on the Philippine tariff bill and Senate debate norms versus House majority rule. It notes a small duty impact from delaying tariff action, emphasizes senatorial courtesy, and lists steering committee members led by Senator Allison with a focus on Lodge's prominent appointment and closer ties to President Roosevelt.
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Philippines
United States
Congress
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Lodge
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Hanna
Ohio
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Boys and The Fathers. Saturday Review insight on fathers and sons
A Sunday or weekend column explores how sons often follow their fathers into the family trade or celebrated professions. It notes poets stay grounded in prose, and money often smooths the path, with examples from Bach Mozart Handel Beethoven Irving Roberts and a general trend across age and fame.
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Saturday Review
Bach
Mozart
Handel
Beethoven
Sir Henry Irving
Lord Roberts
South Africa
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