Notice to Subscribers from The Constitution London Office
The London Office of The Constitution in Trafalgar Buildings invites Southerners visiting London to use facilities and make the office their headquarters. Mr Geo M A Horton is the London representative. Traveling agents W Overby and Charles H Donnelly solicit subscriptions in Alabama and Mississippi. City collectors F H L Cannon James T Carter and Claude A Virgin. Postage and rates listed for various paper sizes.
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London
Trafalgar Buildings
Trafalgar Square
Constitution Office
Geo M.A. Horton
W. Overbey
Charles H Donnelly
Alabama
J. Willingham
J. M Jackson
FH. L. Cannon
James T Carter
Claude A. Virgin
Ttation Publishing Co
United States
Canada
The Judicial Elections Nominations and the People
Atlanta editorial argues that judicial officers must be elected by the people and not chosen by party conventions or legislative bargaining. It contends constitutional intent places nominations in voters’ hands and warns against circuit conventions undermining the amended system.
Georgia voters to nominate judiciary by primaries
The article argues that constitutional reform allows the people to nominate judges and solicitors at primaries, with each judicial circuit voting for its candidates. County results are certified locally, and the statewide convention ratifies the top vote-getters, extending self government from the legislature to the judiciary. It stresses primaries as near elections and notes the Democratic Party context.
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Democratic Party
Georgia
General Assembly
Constitution
United States
Let Us Have Government by Law Bill Intro in Congress
A historical letter argues for a government bound by written statute law. It condemns cabinet and court power to bypass acts by invoking public policy. The piece cites a 1894 Treasury matter on alcohol regulations and rebates, claiming the executive branch overextended power and harmed enforcement.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury
United States Supreme Court
A Crying Need at the Georgia School of Technology
Since 1836 enrollment rose from 120 to 425 as electrical, civil, and textile engineering departments were added. The textile setup alone costs over 340000, funded by Georgia at 10000. The school prides itself on thorough work, with diplomas earned only after years of effort, producing graduates who occupy reputable positions.
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School of Technology
South
Georgia
Dormitory Need Presses Georgia Tech for Funds
The article notes strains at Georgia Tech with limited space and rising costs. It cites faculty and alumni in Atlanta driving large contracts, appointing a new superintendent in Pennsylvania, and a dormitory shortage that could cap enrollment at 600 this September unless a new dormitory is funded. It argues for state investment to provide affordable housing for needy students while maintaining educational standards.
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Atlanta
Pennsylvania
George G. Crawford
Georgia “Tech
Edgar Thompson
Heassemer
School of Technology
Hall
Doctors and Medicine in Suwanee Town
The Suwanee community forms a committee to secure a resident doctor, praising the profession while noting mixed quality. The column riffs on doctor skill, cites Arthur Brisbane, and recounts historical notes including Jackson and the 1815 war reference, ending with a gentle critique of poets.
State Political Gossip Prevails In South State Race
Hon W C Adamson will face no opposition and is praised as a conscientious south rep. Colonel R E Lester denies retirement plans and expects renomination in congress. Carroll Free Press suggests L P Mandeville for state senate and Judge Lindsey Holand for representative, noting Carroll County’s strong legislative talent.
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W. C. Adamson
Benofa
W. Cc. Adamson
South
R. E. Lester
Aberty County Herald
Lester
Savannah
Congress
Carroll County
Carroll Free Press
L. P Mandeville
State Senate
Lindsey Holand
Byrons Lameness and Georgia Poems in Old News Tone
A fragmentary Georgia OCR piece blends verse about winter and spring with notes on Byron, a Missolough sighting, and a call for a missing Confederate poem. It references Trelawney’s account of Byron, clubbed feet, and a North Georgia gift poem, with scattered lines about spring, birds, and hopeful verse.
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Byron
London
Trelawney
Missolough
Fletcher
Apollo
Sylvan Natyr
Letters From the People on Children Without Hope in Georgia
A Georgia industrial home near Macon founded February 22 1899 is urged as a preventive solution for child crime. Founder WE Mumford argues neglect of destitute children fuels crime, praising the home’s work with sixty foster children from about thirty counties and appealing for state aid and public support.
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Hollor Constitution
Mus
Georgia
Tolka
Macon
Lena
Atlanta
Wille Taylor
W P. Manley
Wills
Northen
Ron
WE Mumford
Georgia Industrial Home
Continental Tobacco appoints Campbell in Atlanta hub
J. Z. Campbell of New York named southern manager for Continental Tobacco Company and to base activities in Atlanta. He says 21 agents will meet here to map next season as Atlanta emerges as south business center. Also noted are visits by General Seasamgood and C. H. White for Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills meeting, and E. W. Scripps party arriving via Southerns railroad en route to California.
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J. Z. Campbell
New York
Continental ‘Tobacco Company
Bundsy
Virginia
North Carolina
Caroline
Tenneases
Georgia
Mr. Campbell
Atlanta
Ghali
Probebutty
South
United States
Lewis Besamgood
Caninnati
C. H. White
St. Louis
Kimball
Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills
Seasamgood
Mr. White
Waite
Palton Bag
W. Scripps
George H. Scripps
West Point
San Diego
Cal
Scripps-McRay Press Association
Scripps-McRay League of Newspapers
Jim
E. W Scripps
the Constitution
Asheville
California
Cincinnati
Senator McLaurin Proposes Bank Tax Repeal Amendment
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina today introduced an amendment to the Senate currency bill to repeal the 10 percent tax on state banks. He intends to press for a vote to force colleagues on record, arguing it reflects Democratic doctrine on expansion while acknowledging mixed support from fellow Democrats. Georgia and district concerns, ministerial petitions, and the Internal Revenue Department's role in taxation are noted as context, with statements denying sensational reports on candidacy and license licenses.
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Washington
McLaurin
South Carolina
Senate
M Laurin
Lester
Congress
Georgia
Ministers‘ Evangelical Association
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
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ORL
Brumby Monument Committees to Report Progress Wednesday
Joyner appointed monument fund committees will present their first report Wednesday at 4 oclock. The meeting in Chief Joyners office aims to gather all supporters of the Brumby monument. Committees report unusual progress and a fine showing, with a planned concert date to be set if needed, and a congressional appeal may yield substantial Spanish war hero monument funds.
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Monument Fund
W R Joyner
Joyner
Fifth Regiment
Congress
Livingston
Georgia
Across State News and Personal Notes From The Press
A jumble of brief items covers editor Bayne's Washington assignment and a hopeful outlook for 1900, a poisoning attempt in Statesboro, a Georgia farmer John Bostwick’s plans for a large hog and crop operation, and Georgia hog product import value questions. Multiple small-town notices from Athens and Madison.
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Washington
Augusta
Chronicle
Charles J Bayne
Augusta Evening Herald
Washington City
Herald
National Capitol
Hayne
Statesboro
Star
Virgie Moore
Cary
Georgia
Madison
Gap
John Bostwicks
Durham
Athens
Tales About Atlanta Court Fines Man For Cruelty
The city court in Atlanta fined a man $50 for cutting off a mule's tail. Judge Calhodn urged forceful law to stop animal cruelty. Reports from Swainsboro and Darlene note unsettled details while Augusta Chronicle mentions a new depot and the century's start in early 20th century tone.
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Aguinaldi
Darlen
Augusta
Ana
Ministers In Session Hear Self-Sustaining Capitol Avenue Church
Baptist ministers meet at First Baptist Church and hear that Capitol avenue church may become self-sustaining and free from Second Baptist control. Rev NB O Kelly notes growth since mission origins. Dr L G Broughton reports 107 baptisms and 89 letters, $400 raised for incidental expenses. ministers discuss union of Baptist churches.
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Capitol Avenue
Second Baptist Church
NB. O'Kelly
Young Men's Mission Society
L. G. Broughton
Textbook of Democrats or Coin on Money Trusts and Imperial ism
The advance sheets of Coin on Money Trusts and Imperial ism were issued in Chicago on January 8. Willis J Abbott, chief of the literary bureau of the Democratic National Committee, wrote the official review. The 184 page illustrated volume aims to present the Democratic case for the 1900 presidential campaign. The review calls the book the textbook of the democratic leary in 1900.
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Chicago
Willis
J. Abbott
Democratic National Committee
Lterary Bureau
Democratic ‘National Committes
Week of Prayer Observed by Atlanta Evangelical Ministers
The YMCA lecture hall in Atlanta was full for the first day of daily prayer meetings this week under the Evangelical Ministers Association. Services begin daily at 3 o clock in the afternoon with short talks and music. Leaders include Rev Theron H. Rice with speakers Rev J. R. Speck and Rev W. O'Keiley. attendees urged to join and support the church’s divine ordination and mission.
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Young Men‘s Christan Association
Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Churches of the World
Young Men's Christian Association
Evangelical Ministers of Atlanta
Church Universal
Theron H. Rice
Spealers
J. R. Speck
W. O'Keliey
Reversal of Circuit Court in Interstate Commerce Case
Justice White delivers the Supreme Court opinion reversing the Fourth Circuit in Behlmer v. Louisville and Nashville, ruling on the long and short haul clause. The case concerns a discriminatory hay shipping rate from Summerville to Memphis versus from Memphis to Charleston. The Court overturns the appellate ruling, aligning with Alabama Midland precedent.
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Washington
Justice White
United States Supreme Court
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Henry W. Behlmer
Circuit Court of Appeals
Fourth Circuit
Behlmer
Summerville
Memphis
Charleston
B& C
Court of Appeals
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alabama Midland
Defendants Fail to Appear in Philadelphia Election Case
In Philadelphia the thirteen defendants indicted for impersonating election officers and fraud in the state treasurer election last November did not answer in court. Bail was forfeited, bench warrants issued for their arrest, and the district attorney plans actions against bondsmen. Indications suggest the defendants fled the city, with attempts to locate them proving futile.
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Philadelphia
Seventh Ward
Fragmentary 191? Georgia Convention Deliberations
Readable fragments indicate Georgia party delegates and a pro tem chair notyet named. Mentions national convention location Atlanta and a June meeting to select delegates and nominate candidates.
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Repub
Mitter Atlan
George
Georgia
Betes
Larg
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