Political Folly in Kentucky and Public Notices
A 1900 notice lists traveling solicitors for subscriptions to Constitution Publishing Co and local advertising managers in Atlanta. It includes a lengthy Kentucky political commentary from the Louisville Post about Bryan, Blackburn, and Democratic contest dynamics, plus praise for Colonel Goodyear’s harbor deepening work in Brunswick and the Goodyear plan's early validation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Verbey
Charles H. Donnelly
E. L. Ain
L. K. Willcox
Alabama
M. J. Willingham
M. Jackson
Mesera
A. ¥. Canon
James T. Carter
Claude A. Ergin
Constitution Publishing CO
Kentucky
Louisville Post
Bryan
Blackburn
Mel
Taylor
Goebel
Gee
Election Board
Colonel Goodyear
Washington Post
GQ Par
Brunswick
Colonel Goodyear’s Harbor Improvements to Port
In a short period deepening shoals and a new nine foot deep channel enabled ships to cross the harbor bar. The old eight foot high tide channel with sharp turns was replaced by a broader path allowing vessels up to 460 feet to reach the sea. Port commerce rose from 5.6 million in 1893 to 21.5 million in 1898, and Colonel Goodyear is credited for these results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Goodyear
New Trustees Named To Georgia State University Board
Governor Candler appoints Hon. B. A. Denmark of Chatham and Hon. Byron B. Bower Jr. of Decatur to vacancies on the university trustees after the deaths of Col. John Screven and Col. A. T. McIntyre. Denmark is a leading Georgia lawyer and Bower is a prominent legislator and university ally. The selections are expected to gain broad approval. The piece also notes a Blue Ridge tale of Col. Amos Owen, a famed moonshiner, quitting the trade at eighty and reflecting on lawlessness and excise issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
B. A. Denmark
Chatham County
Byron B. Bower, Jr
Decatur County
State University
John Screven
A. T. McIntyre
Denmark
Georgia Bar
University
Savannah
Bower
Blue Ridge
Rutherfordton
Amos Owen
South
Cherry Mountain
Avery
North
South Carolina
United States
Albany
British Isles
Alfred
Owen
Reorganization of the Railway Postal Service Debated
A bill before Congress seeks to reclassify and reorganize the railway postal service to modernize it. Advocates say the service is indispensable for mail handling and intercommunication, deserving better salaries and promotion to motivate workers. The clerks have built a strong system despite limited pay and should be secured a solid footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Postal Service
Congress
Railway Mail Service
Siberian Railway Faces Costly Delays From Shoddy Work
The Trans Siberian project suffers from scandal tied to Scandalg contracts. Hasty construction and cheap materials halve track value. Light rails weigh twelve pounds per foot instead of twenty four, with wooden bridges used where possible. Crossings are far apart, making quick travel nearly impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberian Railway
Trans-Siberian Railway
Siberian Railway Trial and Costs Threaten Great East Route
The article describes dangerous rail conditions on the Siberian line with light rails and heavy compound locomotives. It estimates reconstruction costs over 40 million dollars, forecasts faster but safer service, and outlines projected savings and travel times from Europe to Port Arthur and Vladivostok.
Unusual compliment marks transition of Maryland governors
The piece notes Governor Smith's courteous praise of his predecessor upon presenting the first message to the legislature, praising the retiring governor's four years in office and urging careful consideration of his recommendations. It contrasts this with past rough receptions and highlights respect for the office. It also mixes brief satirical asides about other figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Maryland
Lowndes
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Senate
Shortage Probe Hits Blount County Offices in Tennessee
A January 15 report from Knoxville details an investigation into the books of Blount County trustees. The probe seeks to uncover financial discrepancies and ensure proper accounting practices within county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Blount
Toilers of the South Noisy in Verse and News
A collage of fragmented items from Georgia era columns features poems about endurance and love, a postal note on spring weather in dialect, a Rochester Post Express marriage anecdote about divorce grounds, humorous verses on office habits, soil-keeping Garland praise, and literary reminiscences. The clippings mix song, satire, and cultural snapshots with regional color and dated tone.
Tax Franchises A Suggested Remedy For City Taxation
A letter from Clyde Brooks advocates taxing corporate franchises by deducting stock and bond values from tangible property to set franchise value. He argues the city has funds via existing taxes and urges no rate hike, praising Atlanta's schools, fire, police, water, streets, sewers, and sanitation, and noting no emergency justifies higher levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Electric Light and Gee Companies
Clyde Brooks
Estor
Al-lanta
Atlanta
Joyner
Police Department 9
Crty
Allanta
Eta
Fay
Mombhere
General Council
W. A. Fuller
Atlanta area notes mixed with school and church views
A compilation from Georgia papers reports on Atlanta projects such as a federal prison and new library, plus church organization praised in Madison and remarks on Atlanta civic life. It mentions Union Depot failure in Avanta, Judge Calhoun fining a mule owner, and Atlanta police court caseload after Christmas with Atlanta’s population around 120 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Atlanta
Madison
Georgia
Carrol Free Pres Avanta
Milledgeville
Judge Calhoun
Calhoun
Taw
Albany
Re‑election bids from Washington Chronicle and Forsyth Chronicle
Hon P D Hardin announces seeking re-election to the legislature amid praise from Wilkes supporters. Forsyth Chronicle notes Hon O H B Bloodworth will stand again for solicitor general of the Flint circuit with broad backing. Banks County Journal mentions other incumbents expected to run for re‑election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Hardin
Washington Chronicle
Chronicle
Wilkes
Bia
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Forsyth Chronicle
Flint
Charley Brand
Banks
County Journal
Incumn
bin Dents
Interstate Commerce Board Reports Tougher Rules Needed
The Interstate Commerce Commission released its thirteenth annual report from Washington on January 15. It pressed for congressional amendments to strengthen the act, warned of railway centralization and unchecked rate hikes, and noted increases in rail traffic and accidents yet improved published rates. The document cites petitions from agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial groups and highlights pending cases across Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia while detailing judicial decisions shaping interstate commerce.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission
Lees Ls
Woimelsson
Amoun
Tayge
Eingig Cavscawon
ATID
Chicago
Willlom
Louisiana
Texas
Georgia
Circuit Court
Ilinois
Rus
New
Inesorth and Power Company Railway Company
Ove
Alde
Bizzell
Thi
Holland Nance
Grady
Nance
Tax Committee
Parks
Barrett
Brumby
Marietta
Janu D
Greene
tJory
Charl
Bureau of Ordnan
Fort Felipe
Mania
Brumead
Institut jMents
Roy
Par
Board of Trustes of T
Federation O
Jerome Jones
Mike
Lyceum
Mumixpayers
J. W
Tron
Public Eye notes on Wolseley and royal honors
The piece traces Sir Garnet Wolseley career from ensign to field marshal, highlighting campaigns from Lucknow to Egypt and South Africa. It notes his influence with military leaders, strained relations with Lord Lansdowne, and mentions the Duke of Veragua’s U S visit and the Golden Fleece collar presentation to the German crown prince as context for royal connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Garnet Wolseley
Roberts
Genera]ener
Eled
Wolseley
Royal
Rive
Burmah
Lucknow
Wo Africa
Zolasland
Kitchener
Lord Lansdowne
Duke of Veragua Revival and Debt Sombre Memoir
A fragment recounts the Duke of Veragua, his debts, and his strained reception in America. It notes an attempted popular fundraiser to pay his debts failing, his insult to the United States, and his continued prestige and financial burdens in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulalia
America
Veragua
Spain
Himelf
Government for Hawaii Bill Discussed in House Committee
Washington January 15 The House committee of territories took up the bill for a form of government for Hawaii. Rep Hitt of Illinois argued that uncertainty and conflicting laws caused trouble for people and business. Debates focused on voter property qualifications and governors powers. The committee planned to take up the bill by sections next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Islands
Hawai
Washington
STARTANBURG'S FINE SHOWING INCLUDES TWENTY-FOUR MILLS
Spartanburg makes a fine showing with twenty four cotton mills representing five million one hundred ten thousand two hundred dollars invested capital twelve thousand four hundred fifty four spindles and twelve thousand four hundred thirty two looms consuming two hundred sixty thousand bales of cotton annually. Valley Forge Manufacturing is about to begin operations and Solo mill brick work has started. John A Law has secured one hundred thousand dollars of a planned two hundred thousand dollar mill with rest soon. Spartanburg Railway Gas and Electric Company shows a new power house gas plant and electric road work set to begin next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Spartanburg
Valley Forge Manufacturing Company
John A. Law
Spartanburg Railway, Gas and Electric Company
D. McFowen
F. H. Knox
Beaumarit Iniiz
George Tenney
Spartanburg’ Neers
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Hamlin Garland
Herrick
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Ennee
Saya
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Duke of Veragua
Germany
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