Money lenders blamed for young men’s loss of jobs in Atlanta
The Constitution reports on curbstone brokers and usurers preying on clerks and young workers. Stockdell urges residents to reveal lenders names, seeks legal action to curb usury, and notes cases of high monthly interest and forced resignations, including a victim who left town due to debt and harassment.
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Equitable
Stockdell
Constitution
Stockdel
Cate
Stockstell
Atlanta
Ralset
Business League
Milton Dargan
Wilton Dargan
Lancashire Insurance Company
Dargan
Vic Stockdell
Bey
H Hancock
J G. Freeman
Stephen A Ryan
J C Hardwick
Atlanta Discount Company
John Thompson
Ryse
Storkdell
Ryan
Hancock
Mobits
McCall
Freeman
C H McCall
J C Freeman
Bloodworth
McCalls
Stockdells
Curbstone Brokera
Auanta
Avanta 2
Brockdell
Ine
Dorser
Justice of the Peace Court
Peter
Paul
Imprisonment Delayed for Mrs Botkin in Murder Case
The examiner notes Cordelia Botkin, convicted of murder, has not yet begun imprisonment. Pending completion of a range of legal exceptions by officials, including Jeremiah Georman and H. Sechem, the process may extend. A writ of probable cause could secure her custody after appellate steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eecure Watt
Supreme Court
Fast Mall South Vote Record Unclear
The report notes a vote cast of 142 to 96 regarding fast mall south and mentions other appropriation measures considered by the House. Names, dates, places, and specific measures are not clearly readable in the source.
Georgia Public Building Bills Win House Backing
The House approved Brunswick and Macon Columbus building proposals and backed a 1 000 000 Atlanta prison project and a 60 000 public building at Beaumont and other sites. A Senate backed southern federal prison funds and a post office fast rail facility amendment passed 142 to 46 and 89 to 4 respectively, with adjournment set for tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Senate
Brunswick
Macon
Livingaton
Atlanta
Hills
Mercer Republican
Nebraska
Dilla
Elizabeth City
Baddox
Georgis
Treasury
Cortes
Trunswick
Bruhawick Ga
Mir Maddox
Dockery
Missouri
Committee On Rules
Mercer
Beaumont
Tex
Tampa Fla
Abilene
Columbus Ga
New Iberia la
Payne Republican
New York
Ixii
Republican
Californis
Bankhead
Democrac
Alabama
Feat Mail
Catchings
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
New Iberia
Bristol Town
Anniston
Ala
Winston
Bluefeld
W Va
G.ock
Heart Disease Cause in Digestive Trouble Alert
An early 20th century advisory links rising heart troubles in Americans to weak digestion and stomach distress. It urges dietary control and promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective aid, claiming digestion improves heart health and promising a cure for stomach issues except stomach cancer.
House Concur s in Mail Bill Facilities Added
The House concurs with the Senate on adding mail facilities from New York Washington to Atlanta and New Orleans and from Kansas City Missouri to Newton Kansas to the post offices appropriation bill. The action occurred February 22 in Washington.
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Washington
New York
Atlanta
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Kas
Senate
House
Senate Holds Busy Session Across Bills and Amendments
The Senate opened with the commerce committee reporting the shipping subsidy bill and proposing restrictive amendments. It adopted a resolution extending the select committee on the Nicaraguan matter. House actions included public building appropriations for several cities. Executive session followed, with continued debate over the sundry civil bill and further votes on public building projects before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Oelock
Frye
Committee On Commerce
Smoergan Pettrea
Allison
Iowa
South
Kansan ‘Lly
Newton Kas
National Home
Castle Puckney
Charleston Harbor
Caroline
Amendmanta
Bexusmont
Tex
Brunswick Ga
Bilkzabeth City
Tampa
Fila
Ceat
House
Qtr
Ferking
California
Iberia
Macon
Columbus
Bristol
Tenn
Pettus
Alabama
Selma
Ala
Anniston
Tas Y m
Colonel Scruggs May Be Spanish Minister Pick
Special from Washington reports an Atlanta man, Colonel WL Scruggs, is under consideration by the president for the Spanish mission as diplomatic relations with Spain resume after the war. Scruggs has long service in diplomacy, including roles as minister to Colombia and envoy to China, with a record of treaties, arbitration, and notable negotiations. Woodford’s return to diplomacy appears unlikely until ratifications are exchanged, with a new minister likely chosen.
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Jos. Obl
Washington
Atlanta
McKinsey
Naval State Department
WL. Scruggs
Colonel Scruggs
Republican Party
Woollford
Woodford
Fa Millar
Colombia
United States
Republic of Colombia
Montijo
Great Britain
Cage
Balear
Scruggs
Wiz
Scrugga Wan
Consiami Spelal Comalsaloner
China
Chinklang
Canton
Bertges Emerges as Likely Venezuelan Boundary Arbiter
The article reviews Colonel Bertges's long public career including his pivotal role in Venezuela disputes from 1855 to recent years. It notes his resignation to become special agent and legal adviser, his drafts of the Venezuela case, and his deep expertise in international law, diplomacy, and Spanish studies. It concludes with speculation he will be appointed to the arbitration post.
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Tia
Whangha
Venewaca
Republica
Cass
Bertges
Venezuela
Venezuele
Yeprhito
Venemuels
Nebraska Republicans Agree To Abide by Caucus Decision
Washington February 28 Nebraska shows the first sign of a break in the senatorial deadlock Seventy four Republican members of the legislature tonight signed an agreement to go into a caucus tomorrow night and abide by the decision No important changes were reported from the other states.
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Nebraska
Washington
Germany Voices Samoa Troubles And Trade Ties
Baron Von Buelow speaks in the Reichstag on Germany’s commercial relations with foreign countries and the Samoa issue. He notes satisfactory trade with South America, cites friction since the 1899 act, discusses disturbances in Samoa, and hopes for a resolution protecting German rights while maintaining friendly ties among Britain the United States and Germany.
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Baron von Buelow
Germany
Herlin
Reichstag
Sffaka
South America
Samoa
Great Britain
United States
Foraker to seek amendment on Cuban franchises
Senator Foraker announced he would offer an amendment to the army appropriation bill as a proviso. It would prohibit any franchises or concessions granted by the United States or any authority for Cuba during the occupation. It also provides that once pacification is achieved the United States may withdraw troops and leave Cuba’s government to its people.
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Foraker
Washington
Senate
United States
Cuba
Death of Governor Wells at Ninety One in Lecompte
Former Louisiana Governor J Madison Wells died at his Lecompte home in Rapides parish at age ninety one. He served as governor for two years and later worked on the returning board aiding national leadership. Wells had long retired to his plantations. London reports say no truth to Amir of Afghanistan’s death.
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New Orleans
J Madison Wells
Lecompte
Rapides Parish
Preanent Hayes
United States
Ameer
London
India
Lord George Hamilton
House of Commons
Afghanistan
Grip and Nervine Cure Promised by Dr Miles
An advertisement extols Dr Miles' Nervine and Mervine as a cure for grip and nerve exhaustion. It cites personal relief after taking the products, claims several bottles restore appetite and strength, and offers free sample details and ordering information. It emphasizes health restoration and vitality through the Miles products.
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Dr Mmffles
Miles’ Rervine
Bibl
Ites
Mitea' Nervine
Miles’ Merve
Mies’ Nerve
Mtart
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as blood purifier and tonic
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the natural blood purifier and tonic to heal tiredness, skin pimples, and digestive ills. It cites testimonials from J Lrets of Fulton and others across Minnesota and Illinois praising restored strength, appetite, sleep, and recovery from eruptions and functional weakness.
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Tonte Hood
Hood
Fulton
Atlantic St St Paul Minn
Millville
Court Ave
Jeffersonville
Tate
Chicago
Barsaparilla
Reon
Clayton Lei
Sun Day Constitution Subscription Offer
A subscription pitch for The Sun day Constitution offers home delivery at two dollars per year. The notice presents the cost and delivery commitment in concise terms suitable for a newspaper card.
Admiral Schley Honored With Maryland Medal of Honor
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Beatley received a Maryland testimonial from the people of the state for services during the war with Spain. He and General Miles were greeted in Baltimore with a civic reception as Governor Lowndes presented a gold Mary and coat of arms medal studded with diamonds, depicting the cruiser Brooklyn on the reverse. The ceremony lasted about ten minutes and included a brief reply from the admiral.
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Baltimore
Finfield Scott Bekley
Marzland
Estes F Baldmore
Maryland
Crovernor
Santig
Geneal
Lowndes
Agneus
Behrey
Sehles
Mary
Winfield Beart
Youthful Outlaw's Son on Trial for Train Robbery
Jean James Wan faces trial as the son of a noted outlaw in a train robbery case in Banesas City Missouri. Judge Bhacklefora instructed the jury with standard verdict guidance while defense advocates argued. After two hours of arguments, the jury closed with a verdict of not guilty.
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James Betore Mansasuty
Banesas City
Jeane James Wan
Bhacklefora
Atorneye
Autorgather
Gunty
Nasesa
Jean
Bur Sure On Condition That Wives of the Revws
A brief note states a warning that wives of the rebels must keep order and spare the lives of the revolutionists under threat or punishment, reflecting period tense measures and social control during the uprising.
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Orleanga
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Mr. Hall
Hull Tg
Spain
Mellorey Carsés
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