A Curious Object Lesson From the Georgia Letter
A 1899 Atlanta letter to the Constitution warns of an immigrant agent in Georgia recruiting labor for Mississippi and shaping political outcomes. It calls for action to curb fraud against colored Georgians, notes enfranchisement contrasts, and discusses labor movement, franchise debates, and political apathy among Black voters.
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Atlanta Constitution—Informa Yon
Washington
Georgia
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
National Congress
Smith W. Easley, JR
Atlanta
Mr. Crumpacker
South
Embezzlers and Gamblers Span The Nation In New Year Reflection
The Sun notes a nationwide rise in embezzlement and defaults tied to speculative stock gambling. It contrasts ruin from defalcation with recovery from drinking, urging honest industry as the steadier path to wealth, and warns the old method of easy gains is not true prosperity.
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Hele
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Kenomen
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the Sun
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British tactics exposed by Transvaal defeats
Military experts agree recent Transvaal events have shattered English tactics relying on bayonet charges and rear artillery. Boers using modern rifles fend off assaults with few casualties, forcing a shift to flank movements to reach Pretoria while South Africa enjoys summer as winter approaches.
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Transvaal
Forrest
Pretoria
South
Iceland Cable Debate Divides Cost and Benefit
The Iceland to Shetland cable proposal faces high costs and unequal payments by Icelandic villagers. Analysts note meteorology benefits and fisheries value for several nations, while critics question subsidies and profitability.
The Snow Prophet and New Year Lore in Split Verse
A collage of rustic verse and editorials recounts a fabled snow forecast mocked by lack of snowfall, a New Year missive from Billville about swearing off resolutions, and satirical sketches of preachers, lovers, and Civil War battle recollections. The piece blends humor, regional dialect, and nostalgic verse to paint a drift of seasonal and social musings from a small-town newspaper.
Colonial Policies Discussed as to Relative Merits
A detailed survey reviews colonial systems led by Britain France and the Netherlands. It notes self government as key to success, contrasts crown and representative colonies, cites Hong Kong and British India structures, and outlines governance, courts, and provincial divisions across imperial possessions.
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New Cuban postal service under civilian director general
The republic established a separate department of posts in Cuba on January 1 1899 under director general E G Rathbone. The effort created a modern coastal system, consolidating military posts, adopting US postal standards, and introducing stamps, money orders, dead letter, and translation bureaus. By June 20 1899, 273 offices operated with 335 staff, 9 carriers, and 23 free delivery offices, as Cuban and American staff expanded services.
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E. G. Rathbone
Island of
Spain
United States
Island
Washington
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Carrert
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MM. H. Bunn
Cedartown
Hook Opens Campaign with Bryan Speech in Tennessee
P A Hook of this city opened the campaign in Tennessee at Cleveland with a strong speech for Bryan and free silver. Hook, president of the Bryan Anniversary Club, helped spark enthusiasm in Chicago when Bryan was nominated by tearing away the flag from the speaker’s stand and parading with it.
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Cleveland
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P. A. Hook
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Chicago
Century Debate Sparks Chronology Inquiry Letter Answers
In a longstanding exchange from The Constitution dated January 1, 1930, readers tackle how centuries are counted. R. L. Sykes of Columbus Mississippi explains the calendar shift from March 25 to January 1 in 1752 and its effect on dating centuries, while J F Shirley provides a witty critique of Pope Leo XIII’s century claim and poses a math challenge.
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Kendrick
Angen
Ala
R. L. Sykes
Columbus Miss
Dionysius Exigius
Christ
Bis
Hener
Maren
RL. S.kes Columbuis
Law XIII
J. F. Shirley
Advance price suit between Chattanooga firm and Georgia miner
The Chattanooga Furnace Company sues the Southern Mining Company of Georgia over coke pricing. Eight months ago they contracted to supply coke for one year at 185 per ton. Coke now sells at 5 per ton and the mining firm allegedly refused to honor the contract. The case draws attention from other coke buyers with similar deals.
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Chattanooga
Chattanooga Furnace Company
Southern Mining Company of Georgia
Marion County
Cokemating
Monument Committee Sets Plan for Memorial Fund
A community group led by Brumby hopes to raise over nine dollars for the monument fund through a state fair event. Ches ter and others urged donations as a reminder for visitors and locals to support the effort. The committee will begin active fundraising soon and expects the total to grow with contributors.
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Chester
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