The Mobbing of Miles in Senate Hall Crackdowns
Editorial comments on General Miles and military discipline in the United States army. It argues against a civilian-dominated war department and warns against eroding traditional military leadership. It references the Miles case, the Dewey cable incident, and the need for congressional control to prevent scandals and favoritism.
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Miles
Web Flannagan
White House
War Department
Duke of
United States Army
United States Senate
Root
Department
Board of Strategy
Congress
Army
Dewey
Naval Board of Strategy
Inauguration Date Set for Independent Cuba Public Life
May 20 is fixed for the inauguration of Cuba's government with President Palma and his cabinet taking office. Congress will convene to legislate for the new republic as it emerges from a century of revolutions and American tutelage ends. The historic event marks the birth of a new nation and marks restoration of peace, order, and progress under a recognized framework.
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Cuba
Palma
Cuba’s future and the question of independence versus annexation
The piece weighs Cuban governance after American withdrawal. It notes Cuban leaders aim for stable, independent rule but hints at a path toward annexation to the United States, arguing that independence may prove costly. It emphasizes Polima as a prudent figure and calls for patriotic, nonjingoist governance to please both Cubans and Americans.
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Polima
United States
Cuba
Thread Mills for the South Promised from Cotton Trade View
An article from The Cotton Trade Journal argues southward thread mills could yield handsome dividends. Georgia Florida and South Carolina produced large long staple cotton in 1899 1900 yet none was spun locally. most material went to New England for thread. The piece notes rising profits, closer sourcing, cheaper labor, and growing skilled labor through regional textile schools, urging readers to study the full article.
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South
Cotton Trade Journal
Savannah
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
New England
Eee
The
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connesiicwt
New York
Carolina
J. & P. Coates Company
Sea Island
Grocess
Ionaly
Duc
Peace Talks and White Primaries Rise in Nations and States
The article blends reports on a Pretoria peace conference between Lord Kitchener and President Schalk Burger seeking a basis for British Boers peace, with themes of humanitarian concern over the South African war, and a broad survey of white primaries expanding from Alabama into Georgia, Massachusetts, and Minnesota, analyzing their political impact and voter participation while noting ongoing partisan dynamics and public opinion. It also teases a stream of miscellaneous political and social notes from the era.
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South Africa
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Schalkbureer
Orange Free State
Great Britain
Transvaal
United States
Alabama
Friends of the New Constitution
South
Georgia
North
Massachusetts
St. Paul
Minnesota
Democratic
Republican
Georgia Gossips on State Race Dominates Local Press
Regional newspapers discuss the Georgia gubernatorial race, naming candidates Terrell Guerry Estill and others. Reports highlight campaign moves, endorsements, and upcoming speeches in Johnson County and surrounding areas.
Thread Mills for the South Seen Growing Soon
The Cotton Trade Journal argues thread spinning may move southward as mills cluster near raw cotton. It notes southern long staple cotton supply, strong thread industry profits, and potential staffing and management hurdles likely solvable with time. The piece cites J. & P. Coates earnings as strong evidence for the field’s attractiveness to investors.
There Is Money In Eggs Says Georgia Editor's Message
Editor King of the Roche New Era answers there is money in eggs. He cites U.S. census figures for 1900 showing eggs and poultry generate hundreds of millions annually, with per-hen profits and statewide data from Wilcox County. He urges Georgia farmers to expand poultry and egg production for steady profits.
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Estill
Terrell
Mike Guerry
Statesboro News
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Colonel Estill
Rochelia
Fastill
King
New Era
Egese
United States
J. R. Lacey
Wilcox
Teacey
Atlanta
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georga
McElroy Praises Atlanta Youth and Its Bright Future
William H. McElroy, former New York Tribune editor, lectures at the Grand and remarks on Atlanta’s strong role of young businessmen. He notes local energy, prominent youths, and favorable weather as signs of a thriving city with a future. He discusses the Charleston exposition bid and the potential Jeffries vs Fitzsimmons bout, asserting strong local interest and readiness to fund a purse and fight.
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William H. McElroy
the Grand
Atlanta
Mr. McElroy
City Hall
McElroy
South
Charleston
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Corbett-Mitchell
Florida
Fitzermnang
New Orleans
Jaydon
New York
Neroes
Grounded Vessels Blasted Near New Orleans
Grounded ships El Sid from New York and the National Fruit Company's steamer Alabama near the river mouth were towed off by tugs Titan Atesa Bareeg and bound for South Air. Titan Atesa reports the other vessel still aground.
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New Orleans
Southern Pacific
el Sid
New York
National Fruit Copany
Alabanm
South Air 4
Policemen Named for Trip to Charleston Exposition
Chief Roll selects twenty four Atlanta police patrolmen to form part of the official Atlanta day party for the Charleston exposition on April 4. The group includes bicycle corps members and will be drilled for new military maneuvers. Fire Chief Joyner travels to Charleston to coordinate arrangements and hotel accommodations. Veterans seek to include sixteen to twenty uniformed Confederate veterans in the trip, with a forthcoming committee meeting at city hall to decide.
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Police Department
Atlanta
Charleston
Roll
J. AW. Neaton
J. H Gresham
W R. Myers
W N. Sheridan
GF Davis
T C. Goodson
J. T. Shepard
Stephen Feicbler
B. C. White
W. W. Mitchell
J H. Quirsh
George Jones
T.F. Taylor
W. P. Reed
WF. Terry
E. L. Jett
Joyner
General Committee
City Hall
Dartor
Charleaton
Eixteen
Fort Sumter
Morris Island
Battery Wegener
Appomattox
Rameey James Lathrop
D. W. Ligon H
H. Peony
W. T.hunerkopf
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