Respect for Citizenship Sets Court Precedent in Rhode Island
Judge Blodgett of the Rhode Island supreme court refused to hear naturalization candidates who appeared unclean and poorly dressed. Heordered one in a butcher’s frock to leave the courtroom, arguing that American citizenship demands solemnity and proper attire. The piece endorses his stance as a worthy precedent.
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Blodgett
Supreme Court of
Rhode Island
United States
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Long speech hints at Philippines self rule path
Secretary Long spoke in Boston on Lincoln's birthday, signaling that once pacification and instruction lead to self government, the Philippines’ political status will be decided by its people. He argued the United States would establish governing institutions to train Filipinos in republican self rule.
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Long
Boston
Lincoln
Philippines
Secretary Long
Roosevelt
Perma
the United States
Congress
United States
Georgia
Regular Army
Policy on Philippine colonies and American tutelage
The speaker argues that the Philippines are American property and its people subjects to disposal under a plan of instruction and eventual self-government. He questions why the president hesitates to declare such a policy and asserts that wardship would end resistance and ensure peaceful union under suzerainty.
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Philippine Islands
Custom House Reform Crusade and Militia Plan Feature
A reform petition led by wealthy women denounces customs procedures for travelers, urging congressional action to curb intrusive inspections. The piece also argues for a standardized militia system funded by Congress, proposing proportional state quotas and uniform regimental rules to avoid a costly standing army.
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Custom House
Congress
Europe
Georgia Bard Sings Through Winter and May
A Georgia poet mixes playful verse about Jenny in a sleigh with rustic humor and local dialect. The piece blends seasonal contrasts, communities’ stories, and light satire on weather talk and folklore, featuring brief sketches of rural life, characters, and light theater touches.
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Jenny
Georgia governors race gossip across papers
State political chatter from multiple Georgia papers weighs candidate merit and debating plans. Reports praise Estill, Guerry, Terrell, Brown and others with notes on joint debates, campaign tactics, and regional support.
Atlanta depot dispute drags on as city debates new post
Across Georgia papers report Atlanta still wrestling with the depot question amid street railway disputes. The Southern Railway is asked to respond yes or no, while local leaders, editors, and politicians note repeated promises of a grand new passenger station despite ongoing battles over the old car shed. Caseloads include predictions of a federal building appropriation and mentions of potential royal or international attention to Atlanta, reflecting a city eager for progress yet mired in logistics and politics.
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Talborton
Warner Hii
Joe Terrell
Terrell
J. Pope Brown
Dawson Recorder
South Georgia
Colonel Estill
Middle
North Georgia
Marlon Gazette
Chatham Democrats
Pleasant A Stovall
Georgia
Asville Times-Enterprise
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Oglethorpe Hcho
Jackson Record
Montezuma
Japan
Talbotton
Senate
Good Cuthbert
Gate City
Clarkesville
Consolidated Street Railway
Cuthbert Lrader
Technological School
Ringgold New South
Cook County
Democratic Club
Chicago
Gainesville
Beagle
Albany
Ncan
South
North Dakota
Alexander McKenzie
Alaska
Great Northwest
Tom Platt
New York
Jim Him
McCumter
Hansbrough
McKenzie
Snox
Judge Noyes
Intensive Farming in Hamilton Journal Opinion
The Hamilton Journal argues for intensive farming over large scale cultivation. It claims higher returns on a reduced area with equal fertilizer and effort, noting farmers rarely abandon intensive methods once started and suggesting starting with ten acres before expanding. It describes closer row spacing and greater per-acre fertilizer use to boost yields.
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Hamilton Journal
Retirement of Galusha Grow Signals End of Long House Career
Washington dispatch reports veteran Pennsylvania Republican Galusha A Grow will retire at the end of the current session and not seek reelection. The piece outlines Grow’s long service since 1851, his role as speaker in 1861, and Pennsylvania’s shifting delegation amid redistricting and the rise of younger members. It also notes other senior figures and the Alaska McKenzie controversy influencing party dynamics.
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Jos
Ohi
Washington, DC
Galusha
A. Grow
House of Representatives
Congress
Pennsylvania
Grow
Quay
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Keystone
Charles PF. Wright Hves
Wright
David Wilmot
Wilmot
Aguro
Hayes
Russia
House
Harry Sham
Joe’ Cannon
Iso
Hous
John J. Feely
Chicago
Billy Lorimer
Feely
Lever
South Carolina
Lessler
New York
Dr. Stokes
Fey Rich Perry Belmont
The
College of New York
Columbia Law Acvolt
Senator Beveridges
Senate
Senator Burton
Kansas
Burton
Bailey
Texas
Beveridge
Letters From The People On The Bible And Inspiration
A reader praises last Sunday's Constitution editorial and argues the Bible is divine, inspired, and the sole guide for faith and life. The letter asserts biblical authorship by Holy Spirit movement, condemns human critique, and cites scripture to defend biblical perfection and authority. From Carlet imagery to praise of the Holy Bible, February 12, 1902.
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Carlet
Christ
God
Crist
Lfe
Huas
Man Casant
A. C. Ward
Artlesta, Ga
Juryman Excused by Clever Delinquent Answer
In Savannah a juror named Welson Law failed to appear. A bailiff found him and the judge, Judge Barrow, praised the man’s witty tale about his young mistress reading him the vapere. The judge softened, explaining the explanation showed trust in his mistress. The juror claimed to be the family coachman and vowed to follow his mistress’s guidance.
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Savannah
Barrow
Aurora
Welson Law
Bar of Justice
Missia
Cote
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Paderewski
Kipling
South Africa
Cuba
Gahan Kickers
Carter Harrison
Cowcatcher
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Billy Jerome
Goff
Lynx Order
Schley
Bureau of Absentee Heroes
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Uncle Hen Payne
Jawn D. Long
Massachusetts
Hoar
Hanna
New Mexico
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Athens
Payne
Young Platt
Connecticut
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Times-Recorder
Padlee
Philadelphia
Manayunk
Hiram
Sis Willams
Laura
Mary
New York Independent
William Battle Gunn
Chile
Journal of American Folk-Lore
Emina M. Backus
North Carolina
Brier Williams
Thomas
Eogeea
Prince Henry
Waycross Journal
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Augusta Chronicle
Waycroas Journal
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Mr. Guerry
Madison Advertiser
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Sparta Ishmaelite
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York
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