Fighting the Devil with Fire in Coal Trust Chronicle
The piece discusses a southern coal trust forming to counter Pennsylvania and West Virginia mining powers. It notes railroad involvement, rising monopoly risks, and speculation that rival trusts could temper prices, potentially aiding consumers and possibly edging toward wealth equality. The article also comments on British Boer War coverage and public sentiment, contrasting expectations with unfolding events.
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Pennsylvania
Southern Coal Trust
West Virginia
South
The British Army and its Commanders Lose Prestige
A survey notes the nation’s gloom as officers sacrifice, and dignity suffers a blow from which recovery will be long. It laments scarce solace, predicts a difficult recovery, and contrasts British decline with the unexpected prowess of the Boers and French strategists in a campaign that shocks observers.
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Great Britain
Mr Lamer Urges Farmers to Make Their Own Fertilizer
Mr H J Lamar of Macon argues against perfect grading of fertilizers and urges farmers to produce their own fertilizer at home. He says waste materials can be reused, saving millions for farmers and reducing reliance on commercial suppliers, benefiting the public and economy.
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Lamer
H. J. Lamar
Macon
Lamar
Constitution
Bega
Georgia
South Carolina
Nova Scotia
Virginia
European Concert Reflections on Transvaal War Fallout
A French official reveals how Britain sought Afghan troops for South Africa, provoking Russia to move 60 000 troops toward Afghanistan. The ameer refused aid, India troops remained, and France pressures Britain to settle questions. Widely split English opinion emerges as discussions of arbitration with the United States surface.
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Central Asia
Transvaal
England
Afghanistan
India
South Africa
Russia
Ameer
Great Britain
France
Salisbury
John Morley
United States
Gladstone
Majuba Hill
Lord Salisbury
A Modest Inquiry on Front vs Frontal Provincialism
The Boston Transcript prompts a philological discussion on word choice and euphony between frontal and front. The piece expands to ask what writers mean by provincialism, noting frequent references to southern provincialism and citing The Atlantic Monthly and Mr. Sedgewick in the analysis.
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Transcript
New England
South
Sedgewick
Atlantic Monthly
Provincialism and provinciality in New England debate
The reader questions whether New England editors and scholars intend provinciality when using provincialism and why a word shift occurs. The inquiry notes regional variants across the South and other communities and asks The Transcript to explain whether this substitution signals a deliberate choice rather than a simple linguistic distinction. Each point seeks information, not critique.
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New England
Belated Wisdom on Loftin Postmaster Appointment
In Hoganaville residents applaud President McKinley for removing I H Loftin as postmaster and giving him a Washington post, but the move exposes lingering southern race prejudice and a stubborn federal stance. The piece argues a costly political error by Republicans, cites Hogansville protests and boycott, and warns against repeating such actions in future appointments. It notes a broader political critique and mentions additional national items from the era, including remarks on Webster Davis and ongoing Georgia political breezes.
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Hoganaville
McKinley
I. H. Loftin
Washington
South
Loftin
Hogansville
Brumby Monument Fund Sees Steady Subscriptions
Chairman Joyner of the Brumby Monument Association reports no new subscriptions yesterday and expects two more daily receipts when the mall opens. Georgia and neighboring states show growing, organized fundraising as Atlanta businesses contribute to erect a handsome memorial for the late Flag Lieutenant Brumby, a hero of national prominence.
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Joyner
Brumby Monument Association
Brumby
Georgia
Atlanta
Turpentine Producers Form Charter in Savannah
The Southern Naval Stores Company filed for a charter in Chatham Superior Court, proposing a $900000 capital with option to rise to $2008000. Aimed to unite turpentine producers in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, it will succeed the Savannah Naval Stores Company with headquarters in Savannah and branches in New York, Jacksonville and Fernandina. An earlier royal stores factors merger attempt failed to materialise.
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Chatham Superior Court
Avannah
Southern Naval Stores Company
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Savannah Naval Stores Company
New York
Jacksonville
Fernandina
Royal Stores
To Meet The Dawn And Bear You Home In Song
A poetic collapse of railway imagery and dawn toward home returns. The piece laments the engineer’s throb, the steel rails, and the family joys as the world is carried home. It is followed by commentary on Mr Markham's critics and a string of brief local notices and poems.
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Markham
Hewin Markham
Bookmay
Edward Bellamy
Mr. Markham
Sul
Aleck Brown
Colonel Jones
Terra Firma
Luke Scratcher
Matt Wilkins
Beadline
Arkansas
Tyranny and imperialism in word and deed in history
The writer contrasts tyrannos and imperialism from ancient Greece to modern times, noting how the term imperialism shifted from a ruler’s will to a broader political force. The piece cites 1859 Oregon statehood and Alexander H. Stephens’s warning of a new imperialism that preserves local rights while expanding global reach. It advocates vigilance against deceptive fertilizer practices and urges farmers to organize, adopt home remedies, and plant peas to counter price pressures.
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Catherine
Poland
Pacific
Oregon
Alexander H. Stevens
Georgia
Stephena
Passing Throng Prank in Homosassa Clubhouse
A Florida outing by Atlanta fisheries ends in a wild prank as Ed Payne and George Lowndes dressed as Choctaw Indians. The crowd fled in panic, with residents and staff recounting chaotic stunts and near misadventures across the kitchen, dining room, and yard, while others in the party attempted to flee or hide.
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Homosassa
Fla
Atlanta
Ed Payne
George Lowndes
Payne
Red
Florida
Everglades
Darky
Frank Rice
Captain Mitchell
John Berkele
Dave Wylie
Zack Castleberry
C. A. Collier
George Muse
Dr. Calhoun
D. Woodward
Bud Branan
Tom Armistead
Henry Durand
Ha Peters
Jacksonville
Dr. Todd
Henry McCord
George Lowndess
South Carolina Legislature Faces Short Session and Fiscal Tensions
Report from Columbia on the first 40 day term under a cap on session length. The dispensary bill stalls in the house while the senate amends or kills liquor measures. Graydon liquor bill and Mayfield substitute are defeated. Child labor reform advances in the senate. House debates extending limits for public works and bond indebtedness for Columbia and Charleston water and sewer projects amid lobbying and opposition.
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Columbia
S. C
House
Senate
Charleston
Rock Hi
Greenville
City Hall Grapples With Apportionment Sheet Action
City officials await Mayor’s Wednesday decision on the apportionment sheet and contigent fund. disapproval would push payrolls to council. Tax Collector Payne and Commissioner Wyse return from Florida to a city buzzing over the funds and potential payroll delays. E N Mattox asserts long-term residency in Atlanta amid tax and property records.
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Walt
Guilford Tobacco Growers Organize in Guilford County
Greensboro January 7 Special A large meeting of farmers organized a Guilford county branch of the North Carolina Tobacco Growers Association The body formed at Raleigh by leading planters aims to restore tobacco to paying prices and relieve farmers from the effects of the American Tobacco Company actions
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Guilford Tobacco Growers
Greensboro
N. C
Guilford County
North Carolina Tobacco Growers' Association
Ralegh
American ‘Tobacco Company
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