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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
4
The notice appears as a garbled ad or legal blurb with names and an address. It mentions a manager and banking terms, but the legible facts are limited to a street address at Second Street in a Georgia town and a vague business context.
Atlanta dispatch reports Congressman-elect Sibley sent a pamphlet to Pennsylvania Democratic legislators including letters from prominent Democrats. They declare they would prefer a Democrat but, if a Republican must win, Quay is most agreeable. Morgan Arkansas and West Alabama officials praise Quay’s record, noting his stand against partisanship on force bill and silver bill. Democrats may back Quay to fracture the Republican split and aid future party gains. The future course of Pennsylvania Democrats remains uncertain.
In executive session the Senate debated Admiral Sampson and Schley nominations. Opposition surfaced over Sampson's dispatch to Schley ordering him to remain off Cienfuegos, a letter Schley produced in his defense. The episode damaged Sampson's nomination and drew criticism of naval authority.
The article defends Sampson’s naval duty while criticizing a campaign to smear Schley. It argues public sentiment favored Schley, condemns suppressing a dispatch, and calls for investigation into political bias and official misconduct. It mentions the secretary of the navy and contrasts Democratic rhetoric with convictions.
The German fleet withdraw from Philippine waters disappoints those seeking friction with Germany. The article argues English fatigue with Anglo-American partisans and notes the U S responsibility for German interests in the Philippines. It defends a policy of friendship with all, alliance with none, amid global tensions.
The recent Alabama political scene over two railroad commissioner appointments prompts a discussion of ethics of official life. The piece notes John W. Tomlinson was among 26 applicants and claims closeness to Governor Johnston influenced the selection debate. It argues for or against recalling him if the governor could not appoint him, highlighting party tensions.
A discussion on the governor’s duty to the whole people over party ties. The elected official must abandon personalism and avoid obligations to individuals, acting with abnegation to serve all citizens. When office holders fulfill their duties, no further demands should be placed on them, and mixed citizen officer relationships should diminish with time.
Critics in Atlanta debate recent artist performances from Bloomfield Zeisler and others. Some praise the talent visiting the city while others condemn certain cuts. The discourse shows Atlanta values free music and confirms the city is a musical center embracing renowned interpreters.
A tongue in cheek piece argues President McKinney may make Thomasville the unofficial capital of the nation while noting Georgia offers many pleasant winter and summer spots. It mentions Gainesville Dahlonega White County and Waycross among others as ideal retreats with local pride and barbecues noted.
A movement to form a relief association among Atlanta teachers is urged to elevate teaching as a career. The piece notes low salaries and lack of pensions, argues for long normal school training, and calls for organized support to attract and retain educators amid changing times.
A fragmented Georgia newspaper fragment mixes a mock rural dialect piece with a gas bill suicide note and quirky vignettes. The text references a coroner finding only a gas bill in a death scene, a conjuring song from Liberty County, a humorous cooter story, and assorted verses about Miss Mary and local whimsy. The tone mimics local column miscellany with varied names and regional color.
Augusta Chronicle notes Atlanta’s push to build a canal from the Chattahoochee past the Gate City. editors discuss the potential public benefit, the legal case for a receiver in a primer, and reference Atlanta’s existing organizational moves. The item blends canal advocacy with political commentary and overseas dispatches.
Prince Radolin, born 1811 in Posen, is a leading Eutopian noble with a long Prussian court service. At fifty eight he stands as a potential successor to Prince Hohenlohe as imperial chancellor, noted for urbane manner and ceremonial experience at the Prussian court. Emperor Frederick III's era in 1888 frames his prominence.
A fragment discusses Prince Radolin elevated to lord steward of the imperial family and later named ambassador to the sultan’s court, praising his talent and public service potential under Bismarck’s era. It also notes Lord Hallam Tennyson’s March 2 gubernatorial move in South Australia and Alfred Tennyson’s role as secretary. The piece includes excerpts from The New York Financial News about storm damage and southern industrial potential, highlighting vast resources and envisioned growth in the central and southeastern United States regions and their future economic impact.
The Rome Ga area reports Seaborn Wright recently planted about 100 Alberta and other peach tree varieties on his farm near Rome and plans to add 10 400 apple pear and other fruit trees next year, aiming to build one of the region’s largest orchards.
Special correspondence from Olenfuegos Cuba notes the Cuban army division based in the province recently departed. The three day reception for the Libertadores featured parades and balls, with vivid but frayed uniforms and ponies. The piece analyzes leaders Gomez and Maceo factions, Cuban parties, U.S. influence, and the need for a constitutional convention to guide independence under a U.S. supervised process.
Georgia newspapers report Atlanta plans to host the state fair next fall with strong civic backing. Officials and newspapers predict a major statewide event, urging counties to exhibit and pledged funds already exceed $1,000 as preparations begin. The rail and business presence of Atlanta is cited as a driver for a premier southern fair.
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