Josiah Patterson as a Political Prophet and Contender
A commentary on Josiah Patterson of Tennessee, once a congressman and Republican ally, now reemerging in political commentary. The piece sketches his career, self released interview from three years prior, and hints at a possible Democratic realignment away from Bryanism, set against Memphis and national reception.
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Josiah
Dace Mors
Josiah Patterson
Tennessee
Republican Party
Tada
Jack
Bryan
Washington Post
Patterson
Colonel Patterson
Memphis
Tenn
Bynum
Congress
John Allen
Mississippi
Lee
Mr. Hanna
Josish
Dima
Democratic
Chicago
Ideology Clash Over Nomination In Democratic Race
The text argues that abandoning party principles to back trusts and syndicates would weaken the Democratic Party and favor Bryan's inevitable nomination. Josiah mocks this view, noting Bryan's popularity and predicting his defeat is unlikely, while criticizing others who treat him as a mere side-show for the billbywure party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Chicago
Josiah
Bryan
Billbywure
The Kentucky Tragedy Chronicle of a State in Shadow
A critical reflection on Kentucky's history of political violence and public figures using knives and revolvers. The piece laments a culture above law, where judges congressmen rival politicians and seconds brandish weapons, suggesting the state faces a troubling future as political strife deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Delty
Women on School Boards Bring New Educational Influence
The Lewiston Journal argues that women must soon be admitted to school boards nationwide. It cites benefits seen in other cities and New York, praising women's constancy to education, integrity, and leadership in managing schools. The piece urges ending patronage jealousy and embracing women’s rights on boards.
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Atlanta
Board of Education
New York
Lewiston Journal
Mainey
Lewiston
Strange petition on lynching stirs senators debate
The article notes Senator Cullom and Senator Tillman clashing over a petition from Minds negroes alleging lynching and crimes by whites. It argues the killings in Illinois involved Governor Tanner and that the president must protect emigrants’ rights under federal law, criticizing inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullom
South
Tillman
Maois
Ilinois
Tanner
Illinois
Congress
Anglo Saxon misakes in Irish and South Africa color views
The piece argues Anglo Saxon errors persist in judging Irish and Irish South Africa, noting suppression of black violence in U.S. politics, Irish patriotism versus English influence, and the need for genuine commitment to improve Anglo Irish relations while recognizing American pro English sentiment. It frames nationalism, patronage, and self conquest as central themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Ireland
England
Lord Russell
Emigration Arrests and Public Policy Debate in Georgia
The article argues against wholesale emigration schemes targeting Georgia laborers along the railroad. It stresses voluntary migration, warns emigration agents against exploiting workers, and calls for state protection to prevent coercive schemes. It also touches on figures like the Prince of Wales, General Otis, journalism censorship, Denver lawyers, and Secretary Gage’s congressional briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cgeorgia
Leading Doctor Dies By His Own Hand in Jackson
Dr John I Taylor a leading physician of Jackson Tennessee shot himself in his head about 11 o clock today while in temporary mental aberration He had been in declining health for years recently returning from Milwaukee and under treatment in a sanitarium He died shortly afterwards
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J. &. Taylor
Jackson
Tenn
John I. Taylor
Taylor
Milwaukee
Ten Acres and Mary and A Georgia Poet Review
A collection of verse and verse-like items from a Georgia paper, praising Henry Austin as an American poet with a ten acre field before him. Includes mock ballads and quips about topics from Transvaal epics to rural life, with playful rhymes and regional humor. Strong references to Georgia voices, Civil War banter, and literary advertising ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Austin
Transvaal
Henry Austin
John B. Carlton
Republic
Austin
New York
England
Georgia
Major Otey in Atlanta for Lee birthday exercises
Major Peter J. Otey arrives in Atlanta to deliver the principal address at the Virginia Society celebration of Robert E. Lee's birthday. He meets Governor Candler and preps his speech while a crowd expects a large turnout at the Grand Opera House. Governor Candler and Major Otey are slated to give toasts, with Otey responding to "Our Guest."
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Peter J. Otey
Virginia Society
Robert E. Lee
Norwood Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Peachtree
Alexander Streets
Mr Mitchell
Otey
Candler
Major Otey
The
Constitution
Atlanta
Order
Robert E Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederate Veterans
Jefferson Davia
Sons of Veterans
John B. Gordon
Grand Opera House
Hamilton Douglas
Grand
Council Committees Meet Over Property Tax Exemptions
A joint session of the finance and tax committees at the tayora Office yesterday discussed repealing exemptions and pushing for taxation of all property. Fulton Bag and Cotton mills president Jacob Elsas testified the firm wishes to pay its fair share. The tax panel extended a proposal to assess previously exempted or nominally taxed properties at fair values, but to refrain from collecting back taxes.
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Finance and Tax Committees
Council
Tayora
Jacob Elsas
Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills
Counea
Cathedral Services Highlight Episcopal Sunday School Session
The Episcopal Sunday School Association conducts an afternoon and evening program at St Philip's Cathedral featuring hymns, prayers, and a sermon by Rev Edgar Gariner Murphy of St John's Montgomery. A social supper and a lecture by Rev Wylys Rede on Church Work in China will follow, with seventy five stereopticon views illustrating China mission work.
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Episcopal Sunday School Association
St Philip's Cathedral
Edgar Gariner Murphy
St. John’s Church
Montgomery
Ala
Wylys Rede
China
China Mission
Burned wrong documents and jail breach joke case
A Lawrence county ex sheriff Etheridge was indicted in five liquor without license cases. He allegedly broke into the clerk’s office, burned indictments at home, and left muddy shoes to signal pursuit. Bond posted. joke reportedly backfires on Etheridge as others planned. A separate report: hack driver Louis Ategar from Gurley drowned while fording Point Rock River at Buck’s Ford, with a passenger and two horses lost.
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Lawrence County
Alabama
Huntsville
Ala
Moulton Green
Etheridge
Bond
Manchester
Louis Ategar
Gurley
Fora Point Rock River
Buck's Ford
George B. Graves
Chattanooga
Oorey
Albert Peachtree
Holla
Albert
Ried
Albertt
Beirdev
Jim Shepard
Shepard Erys
Epen
Shepard
Hoble Yesterdis
Moring
Fiols
Peachtree
Beavers
Jett
Albert Hollis
Johnstonites clash over Bowie following Johnston bid
Montgomery January 17 The Johnston supporters accuse Morgan campaign committee of sending Hon Sydney J Bowie to follow Governor Johnston in Clark county for speaking engagements. Johnston planned hours at several towns, Morgan committee set identical times drawing indignant reactions from Johnston backers. Thompson announces for Congress in Tuskegee, while Alabama Supreme Court releases several decisions and announces engagements in Huntsville and Madison.
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Johnston
Senator Morgan
Clark County
Thompson
Congress
Montgomery
Ala
Charles W. Thompson
Tuskegee
Congressman Brewer
State Senate
Birmingham City Court
Dowdell
W White
McLane
Marcinus
J Farris
Geneva
United States Circuit Court
Brice
Supreme Court of Alabama
Haralson
Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad Company
Florence
Robins
Nelle V. Ryanta
William J Wallace
Church of the Nativity
Ada Sledge
Memphis
William B Bankhead
Congressman Bankhead
J. B Floyd
Madison
Annie West Floyd
William H. Gillespie
Dorhan
National Bank
First National
Malone
D. C Carmichael
G. H. Malone
North Alabama Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Ben Matthews
Huntsville
Georges Darvis
C H. Sherrod
Courtland
J. B Barrett
Russellville
C. H. Vandyke
Glenn Wells
H B Lansden
Newmarket
Strathcona backs 1000 Canadian troops to South Africa
Lord Strathcona and Sir Donald Smith fund and transport a force of 1000 troops from Northwest Territory and British Columbia to South Africa at their own expense. The plan aims to bolster British forces amid the South African war, with Strathcona noted as a leading Canadian figure though his wealth is not the sole reason for his prominence. The piece also covers controversy surrounding Professor Leopold Schenck and his sex-determination theory, detailing his career, the reception of his methods, and the disciplinary actions by Austrian authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Lanedowne
Lord Strathcona
London
Northwest Territory
British Columbia
South Africa
Donald Smith
Republic
Canada
Forthwest
Scotland
Hudson Bay Company
Great Company
Donald
Leopold Schenck
University of Vienna
Schenck
Austria
eTeat
Christendom
Aosta
Countess of Warwick
Dr. Schenck
Imperial Family of
Archduke Frederick
Archduke Albrecht
Frederick
Gchenck
Sshenck
Vienna
Wallace Crookes
Brown-Sequard and Koch
A Lie Albert Was Dropped for Force Over Marriage Fight
A local report from Peachtre Decatur Street notes that Albert was dismissed from a position amid a marriage dispute. Details remain scarce but the incident centers on a disagreement within the household and workplace friction.
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Charles H Donnelly
RL. Cain
L B Willcox
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Claude A. Vergin
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Dutch Republic
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