The London Office and Subscribers Notice in 1900
A fragmented 1900 newspaper page describes the London Office and distribution details for a publication, naming London representative Mr. Geo M Norton and several traveling and city collectors. It includes subscription terms, post rates, and notices about promotions and offices in Atlanta and New York.
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Trafalgar
Trafalgar Square
London
Avai
Constitution Office
Geo M & Norton
Georgia Welcomes Honored Guest Bryan On Campaign Welcome
Georgia greets Hon W J Bryan as he enters the state praising his nationwide influence and Americanism. The piece notes his early support from Georgia, his extensive campaigning with over three hundred speeches, and the state's confidence in his leadership as he moves toward Atlanta. Hurrah for Bryan.
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Ghohgia
W. J. Bryan
Georgia
Bryan
Nebraska
Union
Times-Hera'd
Chicago
Atlanta
Mr Hoar’s Confession and Imperialism Debate
The piece criticizes Senator Hoar and fellow Republicans for opposing imperialism in the Philippine question while the president defends U S sovereignty. It contrasts McKinley and Bryan positions, questions Hoar’s loyalties to party versus principle, and mocks eco suistry in political calculation, suggesting Hoar’s views align with anti imperialist rhetoric only in appearance.
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Hoar
Gods of the Peanut Gallery
Philippines
United States
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Mr. Hoar
Republican Party
Hanna
Massachusetts
Mr. Bryan
Senate
Congress
The Water Rate Debate Before City Council
The piece argues for a conservative approach to a proposed maximum water rate. It frames water as a basic need, urging it be kept as cheap as possible despite the costs of supplying a large city. The author notes that taxing thirst harms all residents, including women and children, and signals awareness of arguments for higher rates.
Water rate proposal critics decry tax on already supporting users
The piece argues against doubling water taxes to fund pipes and waterworks. It warns higher living costs and rent impacts, urging financing through bonds rather than taxing those who already support the system. It notes concern over Foraker, Frick, Editor Watterson, and a rifles letters incident.
Dr George G Smith to pen a Georgia history for publication
James W Lee of St Louis praises Dr George G Smith for a forthcoming Georgia history. Smith, despite a 1864 battlefield injury, accumulated vast local knowledge and documents lives and events across Georgia from Oglethorpe onward. The letter urges Georgians to subscribe and support the work.
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Dr. Smith
Warm Springa
Troup County
Dr Smith
Carij
Emerson
Theodore Parker
M H. Byrd
Cedartown
Georgia
Oglethorpe
Candior
Macon
James W. Lee
St Louie
Making Money on Dogs in Macon Ga Telegraph Story
Macon Georgia report notes the city paying a catcher for dogs captured and slaughtered. He earns 26 cents per dog, plus 15 cents if owners fail to buy out within 24 hours. A local Alabama note questions farm cotton, corn, hogs, lard, and ribbon cane huy records. Decatur to Have Daily Paper. independent policy, news feature, launch decision by vote within two weeks.
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Macon
FR A Ag
Georgia
Greenville
L. B. Sims
Decatur
Ala
Projet
W. W. Nelson
Nelson C. White
The Cherry Tree Affair in Georgia and More
A fragmented Georgia piece mocks the cherry tree tale with dialect humor and social satire. It lampoons fusion politics, boasts of moral preaching, and teases public figures like Carnegie while weaving in humorous characters and rural reflections.
State political gossip and candidate notices across Georgia
A compilation from multiple papers outlines candidates for state senate and representative posts. Col Warren Grice announces Pulaski county candidacy while Thomas Swift of Elberton may seek a senate seat. John L. Mathews of Lenox and Dr TY Lang of Jackson Argus announce runs for state senate and representative roles. Senator Bacon advocates county primaries to choose US senator and governor, proposing concurrent primaries to reduce cost.
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A. EB. McElroy
Norcross News
McElroy
Warren Grice
Cochran Tribune
Pulaski County
John L. Mathews
Tifton Gazette
John L Mathews
Lenox
Judge Mathews
Berrien
U. Y. Lang
Jackson Argus
TY Lang
Washington
Bacon
Georgia
United States
Senate
Peck Leaves for Exposition on St Louis Voyage
Commissioner Ferdinand W. Peck sails from New York aboard the St. Louis to represent the United States at the Paris exposition. He says this is his final departure before the opening and may not return until it closes. Willard A. Smith acts as exhibitor director in his absence, with Gore remaining in the country to oversee jury matters.
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New York Journal
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Williams College
Springfield Republican
North Adams
Massachusetts
New England
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Great Britain
Hay
Morgan
State Department
Sonny Hay
Pretoria
London
Lord Salisbury
Porto Rico
Spain
McKinley
Congress
Indeea
Sugar and Tobacco Trusts
Henry Loomis Nelson
Ways and Means
Nelson
The
New York Tribune
Philadelphia North American
Chicago Times-Herald
Louisiana Purchase
Union
Florida
California
New Mexico
Suills
Washington
Oregon
Ita
Europe
Africa
Frick
St. Louis
New York
Ferdinand W. Peck
Peck
Aline
Spalding
United States Commission
Willard A. Smith
Chicago
James H. Gore
H. Mattox
Keeley Core Inventor Leslie Keeley Dies
Leslie E. Keeley, inventor of the Keeley cure for alcohol, dies in Los Angeles at 68 after heart failure following a severe cold. His wife and Chicago Christian Scientist Judge Ewing were present. Estate valued near one million. sister in Dwight, former home, is sole heir besides his widow.
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Leslie E. Keeley
California
Los Angeles
Cal
Keeley
Westhughes
Ewing
Chicago
Keeley Home
Dwight
St. Keele
Colonel Clements Dies After Illness in Alabama
Prominent Alabama figure Colonel Newton N. Clements dies in Tuscaloosa at midnight after a months long struggle with paresis. Once a candidate for governor, he withdrew due to health while a noted legislator and congressman. He leaves a widow and four children. Tallied later an obituary notes other local deaths including Miss Annie Howell in Zebulon and Dr John Banks in Decatur, plus Mrs Rebecca Townsend in Birmingham.
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Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Akla
Newton N. Clements
Clements
New York
Tim
Heaith
Alabama
Jie
Knights of Pythias
The
Baptist Church
Annie Howell
Zebulon
J. H. Howell
Wesleyan Female College
Methodist Church
J. J. Banks
Decatur
Ala
John Taylor Banks
Pioneer Citigen
South
BR. L. Townsend
Rebecca L. Townsend
J. L. Cumming
North
Mississippi
Buried Mother as Pauper by Deceitful Farmer
Decatur Alabama February 21 A special report reveals J J Garrett sought county aid to cover costs for a pauper woman. The commissioners granted the relief, only to learn the woman was Garretts own mother who had remarried since his fathers death. Garrett a wealthy farmer owning several hundred acres is believed insane.
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Decatur
Ala
J. J. Garrett
Garrett
White man to be appointed Hogansville postmaster
Washington reports final act in Hogansville postmaster case. Loftin to relinquish duty. white successor to be appointed with Adams on managing the transition. Loftin’s uncertainty and local politics cited as factors. Senator Bacon suffers rib fracture pain delaying recovery. General Wright to join Philippine commission. Taft and Worcester confirmed. Denby health decline noted. Georgia postmasters named Gratum and Grant.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Loftia
Loftin
Adamson
Post Office Department
Senator Bacon
Bacon
Luther B. Grandy
Fo l
Twenty-fifth Volunteers Infantry
John Knox
Anniston
Alabama
New York
Morgan
Dean
Rom& Ig
Memphis
Luke Wright
New
Philippine Commission
Taft
Worcester
Denby
Wright
Lst
Turley
Senator Lindsay
Kentucky
Georgia
J. L. Gratum
Nicholasville
Miller County
J. H. Grant
Pinta
Dooly County
Virginia Senators Excited by Debate in General Assembly
In Richmond February 21 a Virginia senate session featured Senator Wickham accusing Senator Lupton of quibbling during a speech on a constitutional convention. Wickham demanded a withdrawal of his words after Lupton denied intent to offend, ending with no further action as the lieutenant governor did not intervene. A later note recounts the incident as long-remembered.
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Wickham
Richmond
Virginia Senate
Lupton
Haseen
General Assembly
Sewall Discusses Bryan Ticket Amid 1904 Dem Debate
Arthur Sewall in Atlanta talks with William Jennings Bryan about a presidential ticket. He notes Bryan’s potential nomination, emphasizes Dem unity, and signals private plans to attend the Philadelphia convention, while cautioning against premature conclusions and stressing the need for a strong campaign. Sewall, a Bath shipowner, discusses candidates and the party’s direction while awaiting the convention outcome.
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Arthur Sewall
Bat
William
Gewall
Sewall
Gang
Atlanta
Ro Bryan
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Charles H Nonnelly
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Jamma T Carter
Claude A. Virgin
Eure
Constitution Publishing CO
Canada
Mexico
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Boston
Hawaii
Custom House
New York Independent
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Mr. Frick
Watterson
William A. Carrigan
Willan A Carrigan
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Charleston
Ttle
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People's Bank
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People’s Bank
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George Washington
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Washington Gazette
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Elberton
Toccoa
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Tom Swift
Colonel Clements
Hogansville, Ga
Hogansville
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Lafayette Railway
J. C. Griffin
Griffin
Bank of Lafayette
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