Georgia suffrage system praised as constitutional model
A dated Atlanta dispatch discusses Virginia's constitutional convention and its struggle over suffrage. It lauds Georgia’s 1877 framework requiring all voters to pay taxes before qualifying, arguing it constitutional, precise, and free of abuses. It asserts the system disenfranchised self and calls for Virginia to adopt Georgia’s method.
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Virginia
Democratic Party
United States
Richmond
Georgia
Moody
Crumpacker
Cuba Sugar Duties Expose Republican Tariff Failures
The piece argues that even with a 20 percent tariff cut Cuba would still sell sugar at a loss to the United States. It cites 1901 figures showing a $3,926,800 loss on 440,850 tons, and estimates a $639,702 loss under the new rate. European beet sugar undercuts Cuban sugar, requiring a 50 percent tariff cut for any margin. It labels the Republicans as compromising national interests.
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New York
Republican Party
National
Benor
Attitudes on Education and Reform in the South
The piece argues for strengthening country schools as the backbone of civilization and urges patriotic efforts by northern and southern advocates to eliminate illiteracy in the South. It warns against the pension trust and endorses tariff revision by Democrats while criticizing Republican entrenchment and trusts. It calls for Honest governance and a shift toward a true democracy with emphasis on education and responsible policy.
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South
Jonah
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Evans
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Vans
Grand Army of the Republic
Pension Bureau
White House
Jonah Evans
Lewis
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Constitution
Washington
Tr “ Magus
Party of the People
Letters From the People Reflect Southern Faith in The Constitution
An avid reader lauds The Constitution as unmatched in southern journalism, praising its fair, honest, and moral tone. The note urges farmers to heed its guidance for economic independence, while readers share personal requests for pension evidence, Confederate veteran contacts, and community notices from across the South.
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Constitution
LM. Lipscomb
P. H Brungardner
Twelfth Alabama Cavalry
Joseph Wheeler
Warren
Reece
Thentenant Musgrave
Hagin
Bennett
Army
Arcadia
Tena BH
A. Taylor
Arcadia, Tenn
Georgia State Senate Race Draws Dense Political Gossip
A chorus of Georgia editorials and party figures discuss the twenty-fifth district Senate contest between B L Tisinger and J Allen. Rumors swirl about a possible dissolution of their law partnership amid heated campaigning and wide party alignment across counties.
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Guffin News
B L Tisinger
J. Allen
Hanna chagrined as ship subsidy bill falls short
Washington reports Senate opposition to the ship subsidy measure as Republicans from Iowa Wisconsin and Vermont oppose it. Speaker Henderson and Senators Allison and Dolliver vote against the bill amid claims of broken assurances. Western farmers question benefits while negotiations hint at future action in Congress. A separate note introduces a Marine Hospital service pharmacist reorganization bill and memorial volumes on martyred presidents.
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Twen
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Livingston
George Payne
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Eory P Bancoft
Ginseng Cultivation Gains Ground In Georgia
The article notes a rising interest in ginseng as a cultivated crop in north Georgia. Union county growers Lafayette Boling and Hilbert Crawford began about five years ago, now tending a 7 acre garden. An acre can yield over 25 000 dollars in root value plus seed, with prospects remaining strong as cultivation expands to meet demand.
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United States
Lafayette Boling
Hilbert Crawford
Union County
George Slaton
Summit Station
Bulietin 16
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