Reading and reception rooms in Trafalgar Building offices
The Trafalgar Buildings in Trafalgar Square host a handsome reading and reception room set for visitors. A special invitation extends to Southern visitors to use the facilities and regard The Constitution office as their London headquarters. Mr. Geo. M. Horton is the editor and moving force behind the paper.
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Trafalgar
Trafalgar Square
London
Constitution Office
Geo. M
Horton
Notice to Subscribers From Constitution Publishing Co
Notice to subscribers lists traveling representatives and city collectors, with terms for daily and weekly editions and postage rates. The piece references Atlanta Georgia printing and publishing details dated March 9 1900 and comments on political views regarding Porto Rico tariff policy and President McKinley.
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W. Overefy
Charles H. Donnelly
B. I. Cain
B. Willcox
Alabama
M. J. Willingham
J. M. Tackson
R. L. Cankon
James T. Carter
Claude A. Virgin
Constitution Publishing CO
Constitution Follows the Flag and the Portos Question Riles Nation
The text laments political hedging and dodging as debates over constitutional ties and Porto Rico rights unfold. It claims no previous era has seen such back and forth, and notes rising public anger at the confusion and delays.
Contemporary's Troubles Presaging Post Endorsements
A New York Evening Post critique targets presidential candidates amid party rifts. It scorns Coxey Old Boy and Pingree while favoring McKinley, dismissing Bryan as uncertain and blasting officeholding as the South debates party fidelity and reform.
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New York Evening Post
Godkin
Becaus
Bose
Horace White
McKinley
Congress
Harlequin
Evening Post
Ohio
Coxey
Seligmans
Bryan
Jones
Pingree
Michigan
Wiliam McKinley
William McKinley
Porto Rico
Hanna
Sargent
Mr. Lodges
Mr. Lincoln
Skeetin
Georgia Republican Platform Reads Like Odd Sermon
A Georgia Republican state convention produced a platform critics call peculiar and derivative, arguing over pure government, fiscal stability, low taxes, and education while accusing outsiders of imitating a generic, insubstantial platform. The piece contends the document lacks local relevance and civic conviction.
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Georgia
Philadelphia
United States
A Plea for Jail Library Charity From Mrs Candler
The Constitution praises an excellent suggestion by the wife of Bishop W A Candler urging jail reform through a library. It calls for inmates to have books to improve their time awaiting trial and asks readers to donate at least 200 volumes to the county jail by noon today, with Sheriff Nelms coordinating delivery.
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W. A. Candler
Unjust and Ill Timed County Case Praises Lawmen
In DeKalb county they faced public pressure as courts stalled and crime prevention seemed insufficient. Critics question insanity pleas while praising local officials who kept a wealthy suspect in jail at the cost of about 10,000. The piece defends authorities for upholding law under strain.
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DeKalb County
U Gag
Georgia
Keep to the Law in Atlanta Saloon Regulation
The piece applauds strict licenses and open daylight inspections for saloon control in Atlanta. It argues against illicit evasion by saloon keepers and warns that blocking transparency invites trouble, urging adherence to lawful, daylight enforcement. It cites leaders and public figures in a satirical, editorial tone.
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Atlanta
Union
Maine
Bryan’s Outlook in 1900 Campaign Debate
A Washington Post letter argues Bryan will likely win the Democratic nomination and defeat McKinley as the 1900 campaign approaches. It critiques McKinley’s foreign policy, Hay Pauncefote, and Cuba while noting Republican weaknesses and Bryan’s rising favorability among former opponents.
New Standard for Minstrels Held in Bainbridge
The State Press notes a New Orleans colored minstrel troupe arriving Monday with a large tent, amid a wave of public interest in cultural acts and local entertainment.
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Bainbridge
New Orleans
Jackson
Argua
Macon
Vine+ville
Tragedy at Blackville Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Blackville Barnwell county Columbia reports say B R Carroll was shot by D P Johnson as Carroll walked from a blacksmith shop. Johnson fired twice with buckshot and then emptied a revolver into Carroll. Carroll died after three hours. Carroll was soon to face murder charges. he leaves a wife and two children.
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B. BR. Carroll
Columbia
D. C
Blackville
Barn- Well
B. RB. Carroll
D. PB. Johnson
Briggs, Auist « Co
Carroll
Johnean
James Bolin Leat
Miss Chamblee Returns After Three Month Absence
Miss Chamblee daughter of a local populist, and G. Penny left home three months ago claiming to go to Durham. They later revealed they had traveled to Mexico and California. Chamblee said she wanted to see the world and that Penny treated her like a lady.
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Miss Chambree
Raleigh
G. Penny
Durham
Cham Bree
Mexico
California
Chamblee
Penny
Libel suit filed over washing compound patent
In Charlotte R P Robinson and George Smith sue Dr. Dreher of St Matthews alleging infringement of an up-to-date washing compound patent named Georgian. The proceeding, filed in Columbia, targets the alleged misuse of the patent rights by the St Matthews correspondent.
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Columbia
R. P. Robinson
George Smith
Charlotte
Ge Dreher
St Matthews
Back Taxes and Tax Policy for Atlanta’s Corporations
A citizen urges Fulton County and Atlanta officials to apply the Supreme Court ruling on taxable property to back taxes fairly. He warns against retroactive taxation, calls for equal treatment of banks, railways, insurers, and factories, and argues the city needs more investment, not oppression, to avoid halting Georgia’s progress. He stresses unity, no malice, and a turning point for Atlanta’s prosperity.
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Supreme Court
Imasmuehiag
Fulton County
Atlanta
Georgia
A Plea for Reading and Charity in Atlanta
Atlanta readers urged to donate good books Bibles and magazines to the jail library for prisoners and the needy. The note links literacy to reform referencing a boy who killed his playmate and a burglar seeking a Bible. Community leaders including Mrs Johnson and Mrs W A Candler are named for collecting efforts.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Talex
Tom Cobb
Charles Lamb
Mra. Johnson
Edgewood Avenue
W. A. Candler
Elizabeth Street
Inman Park
Atlante to Build Million Dollar Cotton Factory in Atlanta
Marietta journal notes Atlante plans a million dollar cotton factory for Atlanta. Rome Tribune reports hot mayoral politics with four candidates and shifting primary timing. Eatonton Messenger mentions doctors calling warshed a nuisance and a new carshed anticipated. Cuthbert Leader cites Major Minus criticizing mayoral race as Atlanta politics continue.
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Journal
Atlante
Atlanta
Rome
Tribune
Eatonton
Cuthbert
Ate
Robbins Ust ed Aldrich seated by strict party vote
Washington dispatch reports that in a seven vote margin the Alabama fourth district seat shifted from Hon. Gaston Robbins to Hon. William F. Aldrich amid partisan rancor. Judge Bartlett defended Robbins, likening the move to robbery, and noting absence of Wheeler and Stallings affected tallies. Votes on minority resolutions failed 138 to 1 and 138 to 135, with next action set for Tuesday at 4:30.
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Washington
House
Gaston Robbins
Alabama
William F. Aldrich
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Robbins
Aldrich
Bartlett
Robbins Is Entitled To the Seat. “Taking It From Him," Said Judge Bartlett
General Wheeler
Congressman Stallings
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Stallings
New Jersey
Robbing
Mann
Daizell
Pennsylvania
Committee On
Overstreet
Indiana
Many Drinks Are Taken By Dispensary Contracts
Officials outline a state liquor contract plan under the new dispensary law. Bids for supplying whisky and other spirits for ninety days are to be sealed and sent to the state treasurer with samples, without direct inquiry visits, in a process to be opened publicly during a set meeting.
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Columbia
D. C
Tillman
Norwegian Steamship Franklin Wrecked Off Honduran Banks
A dispatch from New Orleans reports the Norwegian steamship Franklin of The Orr and Langenheimer line, Mobile, wrecked on Chinchora Banks about 100 miles north of Beil Isle, Honduran. No lives were lost.
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Franklin
Orr and Langenheimer Fine
Mobile
Chinchora Banks
Beilisle
Honduran
Langtry’s husband Captain de Bathe gravely ill at Cave Town
Dispatches from South Africa say Captain Hugo de Bathe, husband of Mrs Langtry, is dangerously ill at Cave Town while serving on General Kitchener’s staff. He has shown notable courage in several engagements, including Colenso, and accompanied the force into Kimberley before falling ill. He was promptly attended.
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South Africa
De Bathe Heir and Senator Davis Highlight War and Trade News
DH Bathe Mrs Lang Try s husband removed to the military hospital at Ca Town. Wapiein de Bathe heir to the baronetcy born 183? served in the Crimean War and Sooty Guards. Senator Cushman K Davis of Minnesota is at the center of national interest for his Porto Rican free trade amendment. Davis, a longtime constitutional lawyer, rose from Minnesota legislature to governor and then senator. President McKinley appointed him to a high post.
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Porto Rico
Congress
McKinley
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Washington
Tie
New York
Ways and Means
Grosvenor
Ohio
Watson
Callera
Ca Town
Wapiein de Bathe
Henry Percival de Bathe
Sooty Guards
de Bathe
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Davis
St. Pau
Memoir of Senator Davis and Lord Pauncefote’s Diplomatic Role
A biographical sketch praises Senator Cushman K. Davis as a forceful, principled western statesman with deep constitutional understanding and a strong record on war policy. It lauds him for lifelong study and steady public influence across the nation. The piece also highlights Lord Pauncefote’s long tenure as British ambassador, his diplomatic skill, and Britain’s trust in him to manage American interests from Washington.
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Lord Pauncefete
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