Notice to Subscribers from Constitution Publishing Co
Notice to subscribers lists traveling representatives and city collectors for subscriptions in Alabama and Georgia. Warns against paying others. Provides subscription terms and postage rates. Includes a political column about McKinley and Porto Rico tariff policy, arguing for removal of tariffs as a plain duty and criticizing cabinet misrepresentation.
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Pverrey
Charles H Donnelly
BE. Fh. Cain
A. Willcok
Alabama
M. J. Willingham
Jackson
Messrs
R. Canxon
Tanner T. Carter
Claude A. Virgin
Constitution Publishing CO
Expansion policy clash over tariff and imperialism
The text argues Republicans favor expansion but denounce tariff on Porto Rican products as imperialism. It recalls President claims that constitutional guarantees follow the flag and that the Philippines are part of the U.S., contrasting with party factions bought by 1896 contributors. It notes a new contention as a political issue while praising Governor Candler’s clemency in a murder case.
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Republican
Porto Rico
Dir Ft
Philippines
United States
Pennsylvania
England
Hay
Senate
Suez Canal
Land scams and Republican infighting shake Georgia markets
A century old land grant fraud roams the market as rumors warn of bogus deeds. The piece also notes sharp Republican divides over Porto Ricans’ constitutional rights and the canal treaty drafted for neutral lines akin to the Suez, fueling party turmoil.
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Georga
Georgis
Calla
Georgia
Melire
Treaty debate over Constantinople neutrality and canal defense
Senator Davis seeks a reservation in the current treaty allowing Turkey and Egypt to defend their possessions and the canal by any necessary means. Secretary Hay insists the treaty must stand. The piece notes Republican tensions and praises The Atlanta Constitution for its cotton price forecast and stance on the crop outlook.
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Constantinople
Davis
Committed On Foreign Relations
Turkey
Egypt
Davia
Hay
Republican Party
Washington, Ga
Atlanta Constitution
Neill
Pennsylvania Fraud and Election Reform Call
The Philadelphia Press argues against ballot abuse in Pennsylvania and northern states, noting 8000 to 8100 fraudulent votes in Philadelphia that helped Republicans in past elections. It urges honest voting, cites Georgia as a contrasting example, and warns against delivering Pennsylvania to the Republican ticket in November.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Wiosy
Chouse of Representatives
McKinley
Presa
Kentucky
South
Georgia
Pennsylvanis
Tha Unio
Philadelphe
Plea of the Tariff Makers and the Puerto Rico claim
The article questions the justification for the Puerto Rico tariff noting that it relied on the belief that Puerto Rico was independent of the Constitution. It argues that Congress derives its authority from the Constitution and without it there could be no Congress, only a loose alliance of states. The piece suggests erasing the Constitution would abolish Congress.
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Porto Rico
Congress
Emery Genes
Jty
Political Commentary and Social Critique From Aged Editorials
A dense excerpt reviews constitutional limits on Congress in emergencies and the presidency, ridicules Count Castellane’s American critiques, and comments on McKinley era politics, Harrison, and party dynamics. It lampoons imperialism talk, emphasizes the constitution as creator, and notes legislative duties after Porto Rico.
State Political Gossip Sparks Candidate Talk Across Counties
The Pordele Sentinel reports Colonel W. B. Thompson of this city will run for representative from Daly amidst county urging. Warne County News notes possible senatorial contenders James W. Poppell, H. W. Whaley, and J. R. Akin. Crawfordville Democrat mentions James A. Kendrick of Sharon seeking Talaferro county representation. Abbeville Chronicle highlights J. J. Dennard for Senate in the fourteenth district, with praise of his record. Lawrenceville Herald notes Gwinnett pressure on F. Juhan to enter the race.
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Thompson
Dooly
Pordele
Daly
Warne County
Amber
James W. Poppell
Screven
H. W. Whaley
Jesup
FR. Akin
Mount Pleasant
Dawson County
Sharon
Talaferro County
Kendrick
J. J. Dennard
Abbeville
Lawrenceville
Early Harvest and Local News From Griffin to Huntsville
The message from Griffin News suggests pulling candidates while they are green to resist a late frost. In McDonough a young lady answered a distant telephone call and dressed up for a response. Huntsville reports a vacancy on the University of Alabama Board of Trustees as Governor Johnston may appoint a successor to Trustee William Richardson whose term expired, leaving the eighth district without a representative.
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Griffin News and Sun
McDonough
Griffin
Newa and Sun
Huntsville
Ala
Alumni Association of the
University of Alabama
Johnston
William Richardson
Richardson
Harvard Southern Club Dinner in Boston Delights Guests
Cambridge Massachusetts March 6 Special Correspondence On the eve of Washingtons birthday the Harvard Southern Club held its twelfth annual dinner at Youngs hotel in Boston with about forty men from all southern states. Toasts by Lewis OBrien and remarks by Professor Hollis highlighted the evening along with songs and a reading from Walter Paige. The gathering noted the growth of southern presence at Harvard especially in the law school and sports.
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Boston
Cambridge
Mass
Washington
Harvard Southern Club
Young's Hotel
Harvard Crimson
Dixie
Lewis O'Brien
New York
Georgia
Hollis
United States Navy
Harvard
South
New England
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
William Garrett Brown
Alabama
Walter Paige
Atlantic Monthly
Lockett Coleman
St. Louis
H. ¥. Corbin
Atanta
Oliver Richards
Warvard
Dnly
Law School
Li Ie
Johns Hopking
America
Grat Colvin
Harvard Law Schon
Veterans fundraising drive for Louisville reunion in Huntsville
Egbert J. Jones camp of United Confederate Veterans elected Daniel Coleman C N Vaught Adjutant Ben Patterson and Henry Goldsmith to head a drive to raise funds so veterans can attend the Louisville reunion. Speakers urged support as many old soldiers cannot cover expenses and Daughters of the Confederacy will host fundraisers. Brigadier General William Richardson plans orders to 60 camps to start raising funds for broad representation.
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Louisville
Huntsville
Ala
Egbert J. Jones
United Confederate Veterans
Daniel Coleman
C. N. Vaught
Ben Patterson
Henry Goldsmith
Daughters of the Confederacy
William Richardson
Alabama
Louinville
Nearing the Limit in Chicago News Romance Exchange
Dialogue between two lovers about self improvement through affection, a witty exchange highlighting desire and playful banter amid city life. No concrete events or dates are provided.
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The
Chicago News
Not Gunpowder From The Ohio State Journal Charade
A fragmentary item from The Ohio State Journal mentions Miss Dimpie Regzie and playful questions about scent and origin. The quirky exchange touches on names Reginalé Oh Dfiss Dimpie Manila or Cuba with a sachet cue, leaving a humorous vignette in a column.
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The
Ohio State Journal
Dimpie—Regzie
Reginalé
Manila
Cuba
Railways Tighten Commissions and Shift Costs Across Lines
The Indianap olis Journal notes a sweeping anti-commission accord among leading railroads took effect February 1. Local agents face reduced monthly incomes as only Mexican line tickets retain commissions. Canadian Pacific ends US commissions after March 1, with Grand Trunk moving to a Canada-only policy. Executives seek to sustain the agreement amid tensions with steamship firms and potential salary boosts to offset losses. The piece also outlines officer reshuffles, retirements, and upcoming meetings of western and transcontinental railroads in New York to discuss proration abolition and rate policies. The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a capital stock increase of 38,001,000 to 150,000,000.
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Indianapoli Journal
Canadian Pacific
Bureau
Soo Iine
United States
Grand Trunk
Canada
Chicago
Wilson
Railroal
Pennsylvania Raiload
Pennsylvania
Fittsburg
Pittsburg
Erie
Tennsyl
Railroad executive changes and large engine order
Pere Marquette system appoints H F Moeller as general passenger agent of the entire system succeeding George DeHaven who will take other duties. George B Reeve resigns as general traffic manager of the Grand Trunk after forty years. Baltimore and Ohio orders Engines from Baldwin for a large freight locomotive program. Railroads coordinate free travel restrictions for conventions. A new passenger route from St Louis to St Paul via Peoria Rock Island and Milwaukee to St Paul to start March 18.
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le Moyne Moffat
Rock Island
Kansas City
George Andrews
Forth Worth
Tex
Chicago
Texas
Charles Bb. Sloat
H. FE. Moeller
Saginaw
Pere Marquette
George DeHaven
Murer
George B. Reeve
Grand Trunk
Reeve
Baltimore and Ohio
Baldwin
St. Lois
St. Paul
St. Louis
Peori
Alton
Peoria
Rocklalan
Ailwaukee
Kansas City Convention Housing Costs Spark Eastern Rumors
An architect from Kansas City challenges sensational eastern reports about hotel rates for the national Democratic convention. He notes first class rooms may run about 45 dollars daily with meals, while other hotels charge 2 to 8 dollars for room and meals. He argues there will be ample rooms and reasonable options, disputing claims of extreme exploitation.
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East
Chicago
Kansas City
Walter C. Root
Avanta
Missouri
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Samuel Lide Shot to Death in Oak Grove
Montgomery March 9 Special Samuel Lide a farmer and merchant at Oak Grove shot and killed W B Johnson a magistrate at that place this morning The men were close friends Mrs Lide wife of Samuel known and connected here went to her husbands store lone Johnson followed insulted her she screamed and Lide ran from nearby store and shot Johnson to death
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W. B. Johnson
Lide
Montgomery
Ala
Samuel Lide
Oak Grove
Johnson
Jal
Increased Sale of Tag6 Signals Higher Fertilizer Use
Montgomery Alabama March 9 Special The commissioner's office shows a sharp rise in fertilizer tag sales for Alabama. Last season 1588 1899 to March that season tags sold. this year for the season 1893-100 10 March 1st there have been sold 1 121 000 tags. Each sack requires a tag by law, and the surge in tag sales is viewed as evidence that cotton acreage will greatly exceed last year's.
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Montgomery
Ala
Commissioner of Agriculture
Alabama
Stallings Campaign Ends Madison County Swing
Congressman Jesse F. Stallings, candidate for governor, finished his Madison county canvass with a closing speech in Dallas. He departed on the midnight train for Greeneville to recuperate a few days, confident he will carry Madison county or win a large share of its delegation to the state convention.
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Stalling
Huntsville
Ala
Jesse F. Stallings
Madison County
Dallas
Stallings
Greeneville
He Thought It Was Poker From the New York Journal
A stranger resembling a wild west figure enters an east side saloon and orders whiskey. A group of Germans plays pinocle nearby. The stranger warns the bartender and hides after overhearing talk of a dangerous card game. The scene hints at a tense, possibly criminal confrontation.
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