Atlanta National Park plan praised by veterans and press
The piece lauds a proposed Atlanta National Park as a sober, lasting memorial to Civil War history. It notes unanimous support from Grand Army posts and veterans, while cautioning critics like The Charleston News and Courier. It argues for preserving battlefields and fostering national unity across former divides.
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Atlanta
National Park
Fitzgerald
Atlanta National Park
Charleston
Zoological Gardens
Manila
San Juan
News and Courier
South
Sherman
Brumby Monument Movement Gathers National Support
London Office reports a national push to honor Lieutenant Brumby with a monument featuring two cannon from Manila Bay, as Admiral Dewey praises Brumby’s role. The piece argues such tribute reflects moral duty and national memory, linking Brumby to key historical events and his service.
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Nion
Rumby
Manila Bay
Brumby
Admiral Dewey
W. S. Heyward
Feutenant
Thomas M. Brumby
George Wey
Georgey
Philippines
Republic
Nhval Dewey
Cowardice as an Alternative to Imperialism Critique
The article rebukes opponents of expansion for offering no policy alternative to U S involvement in the Philippines. It argues fear-mongering serves to shirk responsibilities, cites emergencies from war to peacekeeping, and notes Tagalog resistance turning against U S troops. It ends by invoking a dead witness against expansion bogies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Istands
United States
Imperialists and Filipinos in the Philippines debate
The author defends U S policy in the Philippines, arguing that imperialism is misnamed and expansion is not imperialism. He urges restoration of peace and order, the establishment of a US aligned government, and cautious promotion of self government for Filipinos while resisting anti Imperialist calls to withdraw. The piece stresses duty to protect interests and uphold republican standards in the islands.
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Lawton
America
Philippines
United States
Filpino
A Rhyme of the Potter's Field and Other Echoes
The piece surveys a Shakespearean flavored lament about a night of theater and a muted memory of courtly love. It previews Ernest McCaffey’s poem A Rhyme of the Potter's Field in the St Louis Mirror Christmas edition. The column also riffs on verse by MacGaffey, a light mockery of life in Billville, and scattered quips about old soldiers and commonplace misfortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ernest McCaffey
Potter's Field
MacGaffey
Potters Field
Railroad elects officers and plans track improvements
The Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railway stockholders met at the Equitable building and elected Henry K. McHarg as president, H C Spalding as vice president, and John S Newton as acting manager. Directors include McHarg, Walton Ferguson, and Spalding. The report says the line is being placed in first class condition for trunk line business with switchback removal, track grades and curves being reduced, and several steel bridges erected. Extensions are expected after these upgrades to compete for through business.
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Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway
Equitable
Henry K. McHarg
Horace Porter
Walton Ferguson
New York
H. C. Spalding
Alex W. Faith
Henry 3. Johnson
Atlanta
John B. Newton
Marietta
Henry KE. McHarg
EB. C. Spalding
H. W. Oliver
Smith
Ham
Mond & Smith
John 8. Newton
Co. Spalding
Tt Fg
Colonel Screven remembered as southern gentleman of old Savannah
The obituary hails Colonel John Screven of Savannah as a premier Southern gentleman. He led the Atlanta and Gulf Railway, served as Savannah mayor, and embodied courtesy, honesty, and charity. The piece contrasts his character with postwar shifts and notes General Wood’s progress in Cuba and remarks on imperial and political matters.
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John Screven
Savannah
South
Colonel Screven
Buble Station
Atlanta and Gulf Railway
Letters From The People Defend Mrs Morrison and Honor
A letter from Mrs Eli Winelett defends Julia Morrison against calumny in a capitol defense of her honor. The writer argues the attack struck at sacred virtue and praises Morrison for standing against threats and defamation amid public scrutiny. The piece frames chivalry, justice, and the burden on a woman defending her reputation.
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Julia Morrison
Julia
Morrison
Mixa Morrison
Miss Morrison
Mr. Leiden
Hiia Sex
Africa
Emoton
Misa Morrison
Tie
Misa Mar
Rlton
Condemned Man Saved From Gallows by Pardon Board
Governor Candler respites Philip Denson from hanging to January 19 to allow pardon board review. Judge Spence supported commutation to life, echoed by jurors and Decatur county residents. Board members are away. case to be first heard on return. Also reports John Hackett at Georgia factory lost four fingers after an accident in the picker room.
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Philip Denson
Candler
Decatur
Pardon Board
Denson
Spence
Decatur County
C. A. Evans
Athens Ga
John Hackett
Georgia
Kimball Jagt
Harvard
Coates
Mexico
Laredo
Tex
Passage on finance, politics, and showbiz rumors
A composite item notes disputed finance committee action on a city appropriation for a merged chamber of commerce and business league, with opposition likely. It quotes Julia Morrison as a potential star in a microdrama, and recounts a long anecdote about gambling tales from a Kansas City Harvard graduate, plus mentions Byron Bower, Hamilton McWhorter, and Congressman Tate visiting the Kimball.
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Finance Committee
Business Men’s League
Chamber of Commerce
Byron Bower
Bainbridge
Hamilton McWhorter
Kimball
Tate
Hemp Market Opened for Troop Supply in Philippines
Otis Wires reports all available vessels used to open hemp districts in the Philippines to supply troops across islands. Troop movement to hemp districts delayed. collecting vessels locally. US transports deemed to have too great a draft. Romblon Capiz and early hemp influx noted. Bates reported to have cleared Cavite province with large captures.
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Otis
Philippines
United States
Romblon
Capiz
Exchange bank of Athens v Wellhouse and Song trial in Athens court
The Exchange bank of Athens v Wellhouse and Song is before Athens city court for the fourth trial. The case has repeatedly resulted in new trials with each prior proceeding. About 100 dollars is stated as the stake in the dispute.
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Wellhouse
Athens, Ga
Exchange Bank of Athens
Wellhouse & Song
Athens
Tribute to Hobart: Senators honor late Vice President Hobart
Senators Sewell and Keene among others pay moving tributes to Garett A. Hobart of New Jersey in a Senate session. They recount his intimate ties with colleagues, public service, and personal character, noting his dignified leadership and the manner of his death in the line of duty.
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Washington
Beth
Vicgo
Hobart
Senate
Hobart Ag
Senatora Sewell
Keene
New Jersey
Daniel
Virginia
Depew
New York
Cockrell
Missouri
Cullom
Hints
Davis
Minnesota
Morgan
Alabama
Chandler
New Hampshire
Lodge
Massachusetts
Caffery
Louisiana
Allen
Nebraska
Gowell
Gareret A. Hobart
Capitol
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Hobart
Hadmreda
Memorial to Henry Plant Urges Southern Governors Unite
Governor Johnston of Alabama asks Florida Georgia and South Carolina to join in erecting a memorial for Henry B Plant. He praises Plant as a benefactor who advanced southern industry and wealth, urging a bronze and marble monument to honor his memory and contributions to the region.
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Johnston
Alabama
Joseph F. Johnston
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Henry B. Plant
Executive Chamber
South
J. BP. Johnston
Winter School of Agriculture Opens at Athens
The winter school of agriculture began on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Several young farmer boys attend this course, arranged for study during a spare season. Professor H. Starnes of the university's agricultural department directs the program.
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Athens
H. Starnes
Agricultural Department
University
Burglar Captured After Wild Chase in Athens Georgia
In Athens on January 10 two policemen pursued two black youths, Howard Allen and an accomplice, after they burglarized W A Jory Co and fled with money and goods. A shot was fired at Allen but missed. Allen confessed after capture and was jailed at fifteen, already having two terms in the chain gang.
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Athens
R. A. Sage
J. A. Sage
Howard Allen
W. A. Jory & Co
Azéo
Allen
Allens
Chaingang
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