Notice to Subscr ibers and assorted political snippets
A 1904 notice to subscribers from Constitution Publishing Co Atlanta lists traveling solicitors and city collectors. The page blends editorial jabs on Smoot Bryan Roosevelt and European events with mockery, social issues, clerical matters, and minor local notes including a New York incident about a preacher and a marriage request.
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Ora
H Donnally
W Blackburn
Charles 8. Moore
J R Carroll
James T Carter
Claudi A. Virgin
Constitution Publishing, CO
Afro-American colonization scheme eyed for Santo Domingo
A Detroit Free Press interview with Bishop C Smith of the African Methodist church outlines a plan to move twenty thousand Black farmers from the U S south to Santo Domingo Haiti to cultivate coffee cotton rice and sugar The piece weighs potential benefits and risks including political instability and cultural impact on both communities while praising the island for its climate and trade advantages.
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Santo Domingo
Haiti
Detroit Free Press
C. Smith
African Methodist Church
Rsland
Hait
Africa
Bishop Smith
Cigea
Cuba
Coffen
Haltz
United States
Export Records Show U S Leads In Foreign Trade Growth
The article notes United States export figures for 1903 placing the nation at the top among exporters of domestic products. It traces a centuries long race with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, detailing shifts in leadership from 1875 through 1902, with the U S briefly regaining and then losing the lead.
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United States
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Iwe Sgein
Clean Money Moves for Unclean Bills in Congress
A Gaines Tennessee bill seeks to require all national banks and other national depositories to send dirty or mutilated currency to the national treasury for exchange at government cost. The proposal aims to relieve banks from transportation costs driving clean money circulation, particularly in the south and west, and argues that government handling would improve health and reduce disease risk. The measure asserts government control of currency should ensure clean money in circulation and cites lower transmission rates with preferred government rates.
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Congress
Gaines
Tennessee
Philippine trade shows steady eight month rise
The eight months ending August saw Philippines trade reach 43.18 million dollars, up from 87.20 million for the same period in 1902, an increase near 16 percent. Hemp exports climbed to 13.5 million, over half to the United States, and silver coin outflow surged to almost six million, driven by a new currency in general use.
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Philippines
Philippine Islands
French East Indies
United States
Orient
Atlanta Spirit and Growth Reflected in City News
Athens notes Atlanta vitality with mentions of prison expansion and growth. Augusta Herald cites Atlanta advertising resources while Gate City Advance reports strong gains for the Presbyterian university effort. Clarkesville Advertiser notes the ongoing push and wedge strategy shaping Atlanta’s future.
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Augusta, Herald
Atlanta
Onda Tt
Clarkesville
Presbyterian University
Billville in the Snow and Georgian Verse
A collage of dialect poems and sketches from Georgia themed around winter travel, weather, love, and cheer. It mixes humorous verses about snow, sleighs, and mules with reflections on spring, charity, and Old South characters, celebrating resilience and rustic merriment in cold weather.
Bank Clearings in Atlanta to Exceed Last January by One Million
The Atlanta clearing house reports January 1904 business of 651,983, raising twenty nine days total to 16,648,967. January 1903 clearings stood at 14,909,449.72. Secretary Darwin Jones predicts month’s increase will exceed one million dollars.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Clearing House
Darwin Jones
Monument to General Gordon Gains Public Support Across Georgia
Georgia residents rally for a grand monument on the state house grounds to honor General John B. Gordon. Subscriptions will fund an aquastrian statue praised as a unifying symbol of patriotism and Civil War service. Contributions expected from southern and northern supporters alike.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Georgia
John B. Gordon
Percona
State House
Brunswick Journal
Gordon
Ourself
Brunswick News
Macon Evening News
Mse
Aiso
Gordon Jove
South
Harris Resumes Editorial Role at The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution welcomes the return of Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus to the editorial desk. Reports across Georgia note Harris will write leaders again, restoring a strong literary voice to the Constitution and delighting readers and colleagues nationwide.
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Crayfordville
Joel Chandler Hartig
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Nashville
Herald
Joel Chandler Harrig
The
Joel
Hone Youll
Houston
Tex
Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Stanton and Harris
Effingham County News
Joel Chandler Harns
Uncle Remus
Wil
Bia
Birmingham
Alo
Age-Herald
Joe
Chandler Harria
Sidney Lanter
Cotton States
Harris
Ala
Feby
Chandler Harris
Journaliam
United States
Colombia
Panama
Clifford Smyth
Stis
Republic
Cuthbert
Newnan
Atmnto ‘Constitution of
Lterary Parenliss
Brutalities by Army Officers Prompt Call for Action
January 29 report from Hern notes the Reichstag budget committee backing a resolution to pursue rigorous proceedings against officers accused of maltreating privates. War Minister Von Enem denies broad abuses while admitting luxury in some regiments and multiple uniform changes over 15 years amid proposals for damages to innocent prisoners.
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Hern
Relchatag Tnday
von Enem
Losury
Celdhstag
Hearst boom in Georgia gains traction in Democratic circles
Georgia Democrats discuss Hearst as a potential rival to Bryan and fusion with reform trusts. The Atlanta sources note Hearst’s anti trust stance and expansionist policies appealing to moderates, while New York influence and Tammany glare complicate state support. Key figures cited include Gov Terrell Rep Griggs and John Temple Graves, with Graves praising Hearst’s electability and southern backing seen as growing.
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Georgia
N. O Fanning
Brooklyn Eagle
Constitution
Hearst
New York
Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Cleveland
Parker
McClellan
Easter Hearst
Kansas City
Atlanta
Terrell
Griggs
Democratic National Committee
John Temple Graves
Atlanta News
Tabk
Hearst Democras
Hill
Albany Statesman
Georgia Hearst
Tammany
New York City
Congress
Murphy
West
McClellan II
South
McCarren
Florida
Ansus
California
Lkely
Thig
Bryan
East
Nouinalion
Cleveland, Parker
Hester
Hrgan
Hearnt
Bryan Tf
Washington
Willam R. Hearst
United States
Wecause
Chicago
Wanda
Do'egatas
Why Our Party Is Hopeful Leads Democrat Confidence
Charles W Dayton argues Democrats are more likely than Republicans to win the next presidential election based on 476 pledged electoral votes. He notes 215 Democratic votes and 160 Republican votes with 101 doubtful, analyzing key states like California Connecticut Indiana Kansas New Jersey and New York. He asserts New York will likely vote Democratic and questions Republican chances to reach 239 votes.
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Charles W Daytom
Democracy
New York
Avery
Democrata
Republicana
California
Kinley
Cleveland
Connecticut
Indiana
Kansas
Bryan
Nebraska
New Jersey
Sode Taland
Booth Dakota
Utah
McKinley
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Jessons
Fa Hs
Aurea
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
South Dekota
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postoMice Department
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Martin
Sunflower Commonwealth
Ohio
Mark Woould
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Datar
Mukden
Russia
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White Houga Furfellons
Grace Dutch Reformed Church
Hannan
Teidy
Bureau of Commerce
Athens
Bannert
Atlanta Spirit
High Tire
Augusta Herald
Atinta
Macon Telegraph
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Georgia Democrate
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