Juvenile Reform Call Sparks Atlanta Debate On Housing Vagrant Youth
A letter to the Atlanta Constitution laments the city’s juvenile correction system. It urges a dedicated asylum for homeless youths like Jimmie Steele and Pink Gentle, arguing current measures fail and that funds exist for a proper refuge run by Christian philanthropists and city leaders.
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Pink Gentle
City Recorder
County Reformatory
Recorder
Atlanta
Licensing the Preachers and Americans Living in Adopted States
A Louisville ordinance aims to license ministers at fifty dollars annually for political meddling, prompting concerns over free speech and religion. The piece contrasts preacher political involvement with public rights, cautioning against licensing as a path to broader political influence. It also notes that about 13 million Americans live in states other than their birth states, highlighting migratory trends and enduring ties to birthplaces through Virginia and Georgia societies.
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Asia
Europe
Virginia
Georgia
Precautions Against Fires in the Modern City
The article laments the frequency of destructive fires despite claims of fire proof buildings. It cites Jacksonville Florida, Paterson New Jersey, and the Park Avenue Hotel in New York as examples, warning of rising human and property losses and urging stronger fire safety vigilance.
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New York
Losses on Torpedo Boats Prompt Navy Inquiry
Washington reports the Navy secretary has formed two boards to investigate contractor losses in torpedo boat construction. The panels will examine cost overruns claimed by shipbuilders against government payments and assess remedies and compensation options for the industry.
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Long
Francis M. Ramsay
Spear
Rand
Billville War Fever and Rural Humor Slice
A jumble of satirical verse and light sketches skewering political zealots and rural life. Poems poke fun at war talk and a senatorial candidate, while anecdotes reminisce about an old burglar’s return and a Georgia preacher’s fee.
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Billville
Disgrace of the Past and Civil War Indemnities
A Providence Journal memory recalls controversy over Northern treatment of Lee's officers after Appomattox. Government funding now indemnifies Confederate officers, raising questions about accountability for plunder and breach of promises. Washington commentary notes lingering bitterness. A local shopkeeper comments on conventions.
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Northern Patriota
Grant
Roosevelt Funston ticket mocked in El Dorado paper heels
A Washington dispatch notes insults toward the Roosevelt Funston ticket and mockery of Miss Roosevelt's potential visit to royalty. Mentions Fleming of Georgia opposing embassy to Edward VII coronation and praising Roosevelt's daughter as equal to royalty. Includes humor about Schley and Sam Small in editorials.
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Schley Gase Discussed By Maryland Delegation
Washington February 25 The Maryland delegation in Congress conferred today on the Schley case and other subjects. The date for a definite act remains unsettled as debates continued among legislators and officials.
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Atlanta depot debate and city impressions across papers
excerpts from multiple papers show mixed views on Atlanta depot plans and city status. commentators caution about consolidation costs and future viability while praising some civic events and leaders. the piece touches politics, transportation plots, and regional reactions to Atlanta's development efforts.
Passing Throng at Atlanta Depot Hints at Hunt in Hickory Valley
Henry Payne Whitney and party arrived at Atlanta union depot for a hunting trip to Hickory Valley Tennessee. A reporter waited for the Pilgrim private car, but Whitney declined interview, sending word that he would be hunting. The piece weaves in anecdotes from traveling performers and a parade of hotel and club sightings, with notes on registrations at the Kimball and Aragon, and mentions of Miss Adelaide Thurston’s Sweet Clover engagement.
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Fall of Adam remark in Pacific cable debate
Washington February 23. The house passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and debated plans for a Pacific cable. Mr Richardson of Alabama clashed with Mr Corliss over subsidies and octopus monopoly fears. Critics urged reforms to the consular service and debated annexation and merit systems. The session adjourned at 5:05 PM.
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Lentz Seeks Congress Seat in Ohio Contest
Washington February 5 Arguments opened in the contested election case of former Representative John J Lentz against Emmett Tompkins of Ohio s twelfth district before House elections committee No 2 Attorney General Frank S Monnett of Ohio argued for Lentz and will continue tomorrow The dispute centers on alleged election irregularities and use of money plus illegal vote casting by state employees Tompkins denies any fraud and says no evidence links him to misconduct
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Rural Delivery of Mails Proposed Change to Contract Basis
Washington February rural free delivery shifts from salary to contract basis per a house committee report. The measure mirrors the appropriation bill clause and bans subletting routes or one person taking multiple routes. Washington February 25 Hitchcock not resigning secretary Wilstach brothers noted in Atlanta visit context with theatrical connections.
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