Our Populist Fellow Citizens in Georgia’s Scene
A critical look at populist movements in Georgia, noting a small gathering indorsing opposition to the Democrats and predicting a waning influence. The piece questions the revival of populism, referencing Ocala ideals and local political figures, and remarks Georgia’s current peace and prosperity under existing arrangements. It also touches on Governor Odell’s New York proposals for tax reform and state government modernization aimed at reducing direct taxation.
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Pearson
Democrati
Georgia
Ocala Concatenation
United States
Aoderic Republic
Ayse
Jeremiah Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Red Hills
Watson
Solon
Odell
Legislative Assembly
State of
New York
Iit
Poiace
Moody and Odell Clash Over Saloons And Suffrage
In a provoked debate the piece criticizes Representative Moody’s claim that the right of suffrage is no longer under state control and defends Louisiana’s choice to restrict rights. It cites Governor Odell opposing Sunday saloons and argues local option should not apply to cities like New York.
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York
New York
Georgia
South
Serarber Odell
New York City
Odell
Moody
Middlesex Club
Boston
Massachusetts
Congress
New England
Louisiana
Union
Italy
Russia
Jonah
Duvay de Lothe
Venezuela
politi-Castro
New York Sun
Henna
Boraker
Chile State House
New Year Whims and Poems From Georgia Towns
A collage of verse and prose pieces from Georgia readers. It includes light verse on New Year resolutions, reflections on faith and endurance, a poem about winter and spring, and brief notices about publications and writers, with regional flavor and familiar local names.
The New Year’s Dividend Surge and Political Debates
A collage of opinion and data from major papers highlights the 1902 New Year dividends in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago totaling $219 million with a per capita impact near the national average. The column covers political fault lines in McKinley era leadership and debates on Cabinet practice and reform.
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New York World
New York
Boston
Philadelpia
Chicago
New York City
Georgia hogs for Georgia market drive boosted by commissioner
Commissioner Stevens reports 200 top hogs from Dawson near Mawson will be fattened on cotton seed meal and shipped to Atlanta within weeks. Each hog averages 24 pounds gain per day, with 950 pounds eventual weight and about 6.5 cents per pound in Atlanta, yielding a gross near 28,125 and profit around 1,624. He urges further state efforts to grow cattle and hog raising.
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Terrell County
South
Stevens
Dawson
Geeta
Carver
Wit Dien
Mawson
Georgia
Atlanta
Atlante
South Georoa
Agricultural Department
Toomer Remains In Ware County. No Attorney General Run
W. M. Toomer of Ware county announces he will not seek the attorney general’s post to succeed Hon. J. M. Terrell. He cites desire to keep his Waycross law practice and home, though urged by friends to run. He served on constitutional amendments, general judiciary, and other key committees, and plans a fee election bid to return to the legislature, reportedly without opposition.
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Philadelphia
T Innes
Congress
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
McKinsey
Fon
W. M. ‘Toomer
Ware County
J. M. ‘Terrell
Waycross Herald
Toomer
Waycross
Atlante
House
Fee
Boer Major in Americus Heads to New Orleans
Major Andrade, a paroled Boer army officer, stopped in Americus on his way to New Orleans to press his people’s cause, oppose mule shipments to Britain in Africa, and recount alleged British atrocities. He wears cavalry uniform and speaks on his countrymen’s fight despite battle wounds from recent captures.
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New Orleans
Arosricus
Andrade
Americus
Africa
Admiral Schley Invited to Columbus Road Convention
The Good Roads Executive Committee invites Admiral Schley to visit Columbus during the January 16 17 road convention. The Southern Railway road building train will visit Columbus, with additional invitations to Governors Candler and Jelks. The event includes a road building lesson at North Highlands within the city site.
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Good Roads
Columbus
Southern Railway
Admiral Schler
Savannah
Chicago
Chicago. Invitations Were Also Extended To Governors Candler
Jelics
North Highlands
Columbus Tax Rate Raised and Police Chairman Elected
In Columbus Georgia January 1 special M E Woodruff was elected chairman of the police commission succeeding BE S KEachern who retires. The city council raised firemen wages by 1440 per year and the fire chief reported a net loss by fire of 688 for the year. The general tax ordinance for 1802 was read for the first time and raises the tax rate from 110 to 120.
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N. L. Woodruff
Police Commission
Columbus
E. Woodruff
Columbus Police Commission
Keachern
Harris Held For Gordon Post Office Robbery
Macon Georgia January 1 Special Will Harris a man thought to know something about the Gordon post office robbery is held by local authorities awaiting investigation by the grand jury of the United States court. Harris was arrested for cheating and swindling but that case was settled and Detective Jenkins who has worked on the Gordon post office case asked that the negro be held. Harris fits the description of the Gordon post office robber.
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Macon
Will Harris
Gordon
Grand Jury
United States Court
Harris
Jenkins
Gordon Post Office
Bhurst Newton Nuptials Two Prominent Youths Wed at Social Circle
In Social Circle Georgia on January 1 Miss Mary Bell Newton and Dr G Paul Hurst wed at the bride's father's home surrounded by close kin. The bride, noted as a pretty brunette with many friends, and the physician groom depart for their new life after the ceremony. The community offers best wishes.
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Mary Bell Newton
G. Paul Hurst
E. P. Newton
Pises Beane
Montague 18 inaugurated at Virginia capitol
Richmond January 1 Governor Montague Lieutenant Governor Willard and Attorney General Anderson were sworn in before the constitutional convention and general assembly. President Keith of the supreme court administered the oaths as a packed hall of delegates heard a 20 minute address highlighting legislative tasks and urging patience and progress in education industrial training and state aid. A reception followed at the executive mansion.
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Old Dominion
Richmond
Constitutional Convention
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Montague
Willard
Anderson
Keith
Supreme Court
Virginia
Jamestown
Manson
Suicide by Morphine Takes James Jackson in Georgia
News from Greenesboro Georgia reports the suicide of James Jackson a respected White Plains citizen. He died after taking morphine in the presence of Elijah Howell who failed to stop him. Despondency over his mother's recent death and other troubles is given as a possible cause.
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John Vance Cheney
Cosmopolitan
Harvey Phursten Peak
James Jackson
Greenesboro
Snecia
White Plains
Elijah Howell
Anandz
Odd Fellows Temple to be sold due to bond default
Griffin Ga January 1 Special The Warren lodge I O G O will transfer the three story building to a bondholder stock company formed by $16 000 of first mortgage bondholders led by J Mangham Julia Pedue A W Blake Mrs A B Johnson J M Browner and J W Mangham The Odd Fellows Temple Company will rent lodge space rent free for twenty years and may buy the bonds at a set price during that period The building houses three stores the Olympic theater on the second floor and secret order rooms on the third
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Griffin
Warren Lodge
I. OG. O
J. Mangham
Julia Pedue
A W. Blake
A. B Johnson
J. M. Browner
J. W. Mangham
Olympic Theater
Odd Fellows Temple Company
Year Ends Bright for Mrs Ludlow of Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on New Year’s Day Mrs Loyle Ludlow, once in poverty, received a 37 000 fortune. Her late husband Hanson had German property rights secured by Governor Johnston and the American consul in Hamburg. Papers were delivered from Birmingham confirming the heirs’ title as the police noted her humble appearance and work attire.
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Ludlow Falls
Montgomery
Loyle Ludlow
Hanson
Germany
Johnston
Hamburg
Birmingham
Mortuary Obituaries From Athens Area January 1
R T Durham of Athens dies after long illness at his daughter's home Mrs S O Hutcheson. Funeral tomorrow at 9 40 from the home and interment in Watkinsville. Matt Gooch Madison citizen dies at age 75 in Huntsville Alabama. Mrs E A Ross widow of F A Ross dies in Rome after brief illness. Lou Tuggle described as an early resident of Chattooga County passes away. Charles E Btecrary former citizen dies in Remes. Several other local figures including J O Young and Mrs Durant mourned by families and churches in Norcross and Atlanta. Funeral notices list paralyzed veterans and First Baptist Church connections.
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R. T. Durham
Athens
O. Hutcheson
Reuben T. Durham
Watkinsville
Durham
Oconee County
Matt Gooch
Huntsville
Ala
Madison
Uged
E. A. Ross
Rome
Mes. Ross
FA. Ege
Fieyd Surerior Court
Chattoce
Ker Po
EB. Durant
Atlanta
Misg
Lula Ross
A. F
F. McCrary
Reme
Charles Ee
Hia
Fred Ser
Jeane
Tome
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