Imperialistic Splendor in Washington Society Debated
The congress debates rising federal salaries and Capitol upgrades as officials emulate European court life. Representative Cochran condemns social ostentation, urging simpler social duties and restraint on pay to avoid elite displays in the nation’s capital.
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Congress
National Capitol
Washington
White House
Cannon
Treasury
Holman
Capitol
Europe
Senate
Cochran
Missouri
Statehood Delays Highlight GOP Hypocrisy and West Power
The piece denounces republican double standards on statehood for Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. It credits Senator Quay for exposing party hypocrisy in opposing admission despite precedent. It argues western growth threatens eastern interests and calls for honoring statehood precedents.
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Quay
United States Senate
Senator Quay
Congress
Hhis
Senate
Pennsylvania
United States
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Delaware
Arizona
Nevada
Impaling Senator Depew and the Senate Power Debate
A critical piece lambasts Senator Depew for opposing direct elections of U S senators, arguing his stance ignores statehood and highlights unequal representation. The author cites Depew’s warnings about population-based moves and contrasts him with party traditions and Platt. The New York Press is depicted as unsympathetic to Depew.
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Depew
New York
Senator Depew
Senate
United States
States
United States Senate
House
Senators Reform Debate and Industrial Shift Highlight Era
The piece critiques Senator Depew over Senate election reform and lauds push for popular vote while arguing against centralized patronage. It also analyzes industrial rebalancing, noting the move toward regional manufacturing in the South and West, with Georgia’s Greater Georgia plan cited as evidence of rising regional industrial centers.
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Railroa
West
Pennsylvania
South
Georgia
Greater Georgia
John Gerdine laid to rest in Athens funeral
Funeral for Dr John Gerdine held at Presbyterian church Athens Ga with large turnout including business leaders confederate veterans physicians and Masons In Ovenese cemetery Mount Vernon lodge oversaw burial He was 62 a former assistant surgeon to General Forrest grandson of Chief Justice Lumpkin and cousin of Judge Lumpkin A UGA 1850 graduate and longtime educator and city alderman He was married to Susie Gelding and survived by several children
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Athens
Peaial
John Gerdine
Presbyterian
J. W. Walden
Presbyterian Church
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Ovenese Cemetery
Mount Vernon Lodge
Gerding
Ogiethorpe County
Nathan B. Forrest
William Henry Lumpkin
Supreme Court of Georgia
7 F. Lumpkin
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Ciiy Board of Educators
Marker of
Aceney
Death of Ludwig Montag Prominent Young Atlanta Businessman
Ludwig Montag dies after a brief illness at his home 351 South Pryor street. He came to Atlanta twelve years ago from Europe and worked with brothers Sigmund Edward Adolph and William Montag. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Simon Montag two sisters Miss Bertha Montag and Mrs Hain and four brothers. Funeral from the residence Sunday at 10:20. Pallbearers named: Simon Seleg Samuel Auerbach Jacob R Haas Henry Bauer Emmet Walsh Morris Haas Jacob D Hirsch Arthur Moore.
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Ludwig Montag
Pryor Street
Atlanta
Europe
Messrs
Sigmund Edward
Adolph
William Montag
Simon Montag
H. Hain
Bertha Montag
South Pryor Street
Primrose and Dockstuder Mistrust Deepens in Minstrel Firm
The Primrose and Dockstuder minstrel firm shows a widening rift as George Primrose misses a Grand show. Lew Dockstader accuses Primrose of spite and hints at possible disbanding or season end without Primrose. Primrose reportedly in Atlanta, wife Mrs. Primrose untroubled by inquiries.
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Primrose & Dockstuder
George Primrose
Primrose
Lew Dockstader
Atlanta
Tockstader
Tennessee
Kimball House
Local society notes and service announcements
Captain Jennings reports Mrs. Cooper of 12 Parker street dangerously ill with three children and mother in law. welfare charity needed. Rev Lincoln McConnell to preach tomorrow at 11 at Payne Memorial. Bastman quartet to sing. Rev H M Quillian to lead evening service. Marist college half yearly exams results to be announced Monday at 11 in college hall. Judge Newman signs order approving Hayes Welborn Baker settlement paying 25 cents on the dollar. majority of creditors accept. Mrs A B Green dies at Berachah home after illness. funeral Sunday at 10 with Rev J M Pike. interment Westview. John Brooks, 266 Peters street, found dead last night. natural death, no violence. no inquest planned.
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Jennings
Polce Force
Lincoln McConnell
Wesley Tabernacle
Payne Memorial Methodist Church
Professor Bastman
H. M. Quillian
Marist College
Newman
Hayes, Welborn & Baker
B. Green
Berachah
J. M. Pike
Westview
John Brooks
Peters Street
Offer
Bates
Cordner Stamps
Georgia Official Appoints Editor as Trustee at Milledgeville
State gossip reports editor and lecturer named trustee of the Georgia Normal and Industrial College at Milledgeville by Governor Terrell to fill the unexpired term of Judge Alvan D Freeman. Freeman resigns to focus on Mercer University duties. Savannah discusses Savannah city court judgeship with Norwood and Cann as candidates amid protests and petitions. Pension fund shortfall noted as $7,000 to $10,000. Lindsey to seek solution from Governor Terrell. Columbus City Light Guards admitted to state service. John P. Inges named captain. Stevens returns from Washington with efforts to lower cattle quarantine lines and hires for entomology staff. preparations for inspections in Columbus area.
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Terrell
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milledgeville
Alvan D. Freeman
Graves
Freeman
Mercer
Georgia, Normal and Industrial College
Hure
Temple Graves
Savannah
Capitol
Thomas M. Norwood
Arkington
Candler
George T. Cann
Chatham County
Norwood
Savannah City
Penston
J. W. Lindsey
Park
Lindsey
General Assembly
Columbus City
Obear
Columbus
Stevens
O. B. Stevens
Washington
New York
State Agricultural Department
Bryant
W. M. Scott
Georgia
United States
Union
Towns
Rabun
Gilmer, Fannin and
Pickens
Scott
Fiske
Union station plans evolve for Atlanta rail system
General Agent Thompson and Chief Engineer Steele prepare data for architects to draft plans for a new Atlanta union passenger station. A dozen architects will be invited to submit preliminary plans by April 10, with work not starting before June 1. The article also notes a death in New Orleans and outlines health circulars and travel increases tied to Mardi Gras.
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JS. B. Thompson
The
Southern
Steele
Central
Union
Atlanta
Southern Railway
M. R. Powers
New Orleans
Powers
Washington, D. C
C.A. Benscooter
Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn.; G. B. Allen
St. Louiz
W. A. Turk
W. B H. Tayloe
Atlanta, Ga
Brooks Morgan
Washington, D.C
H. Hardwick
Washington, DC
Mobile
Atlanta Land West
Point
Murky Weather Continues With Unchanged Conditions
The day will be cloudy with no temperature change. A rain storm expected yesterday did not materialize as the gulf system vanished. Temperatures eased nationwide with Bismarck at 2 degrees above zero as the outlook remains unsettled for today.
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Gulf
Bismarck
N. D
Governor appoints probate judge and circuit clerk in new Houston county
Montgomery Alabama February 20 special the governor appointed George Leslie probate judge of the new county of Houston and A C Crawford circuit clerk Crawford currently serves as clerk of Henry county but resides in the annexed territory.
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Leslie
Crawford
Trouston
Montgomery
Ala
George Leslie
Houston
A. C. Crawford
Henry Counts
City street car committee tours high traffic routes
A council committee on electric and other railways chaired by Councilman Hynda visited multiple routes in Inman Park and north Highland areas to review complaints about streetcar service. No decisions were made and a report is expected next session as Fourth Ward residents push to keep current Forrest avenue and Pine street lines.
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Fourth Ward
Fourth Ward League
Upen Electric
Boulevard
Jackson Streets
Highland Avenue
Forrest Avenue
Pine Street
Edgewood Avenue
Wood
Auburn Avenues
Téfe 5
Edgewood Cavé
Nua
Auburn
Edgewood
Rende Camaet
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Forrest
Land Avenue
Grace Church
Beny
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