London Office Invitation for Southern Visitors to London
The London Office of The Constitution extends a special invitation to Southerners visiting London to use the Trafalgar Buildings facilities including reading and reception rooms. Mr Geo M. Shorton of the London representative company in Atlanta is named as manager for all territory. May 2, 1900.
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London
the Constitution
Trafalgar Buildings
Trafalgar Square
Constitution Office
Geo. M.shorton
London Rep. Co
Atlanta
Edwards Set for Macon Postmaster Role Amid Senate Backing
The Macon postmaster nomination of Harry Stillwell Edwards moves toward Senate confirmation in a few days. Senator Bacon shifts to support, and Senator Clay co-operates, yielding to senatorial courtesy. Edwards had written Bacon express disagreement, but a corrective letter and intercession by friends led to a full backing, with Pritchard unlikely to block approval. The piece praises Bacon and Edwards for handling the dispute and notes broad local and national esteem for Edwards.
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Macon
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Senate
Pritchard
Bacon
Edwards
Clay
Post Office
Mr. Edwards
Senator Bacon
Georgia
Railroads and the Farmers Move Fruit Crop Quickly
The Central railroad of Georgia acts to aid farmers with a bumper fruit crop. New president John M. Egan orders sidetracks and fruit tracks into orchards to ensure prompt movement and maximize advantages for the state’s growers.
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Central Railroad of
Georgia
John M. Egan
Hag
Addi
Central Railroad Aims To Support Georgia Fruit Growers
President Egan orders a tour of the fruit district with traffic managers and officials to meet growers and estimate railroad needs across the line. The Central management plans to move about 3,000 carloads, with preliminary costs surpassing this year’s receipts, seen as smart long term policy to bolster Georgia’s farming industry and the railroad’s future.
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Egan
Georgia
The Story of the Gatchells
A Newark couple split over whether their daughters Gladys and Yolande should dance at a Cuban fair in New York. Mrs Gatchell backed the plan, provided costumes, and trained the girls. Mr Gatchell opposed public dancing for young children. After constant quarrels they separated, with the Gerry Society enforcing the decision by restricting the girls from performing. The case is cited as a cautionary tale about spousal deference and moral matters, leaving judgment to readers.
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Gatchells
A. N. Gatchell
Newark
N. J
New York City
Gatchel
Gerry Society
New York
The Process of Reformation and Prison Stripes Abolition
The article discusses juvenile reform and humane treatment of prisoners tracing John Howard’s influence, noting modern reforms. It highlights Ohio's Hon. EB Coffin who ended the brutal striped prison uniform, arguing reform and dignity aid rehabilitation and that stripes insult recovery.
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John Howard
EB. G. Coffin
Ohio Penitentiary
Coffin
Armay
Batlieve
Angela
Hallelujah of redemption in prison reform tale at Tule action
A long reflective piece extols humane reform over harsh punishment. It describes a warden’s experiment granting civilian clothing to inmates after forty days of conduct, reporting a drastic drop in infractions and praising Christian kindness as a path to rehabilitation for convicts and the possibility of transforming society.
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Warden Coffin
Georgia School Government Needs Local Initiative
The article argues state control of schools weakens progress and urges restoring local district power. It cites Ware county grand jury concerns over salaries, calls for local school boards, and militia district commissioners to mobilize public support and pride in district schools. It stresses local involvement surpasses mere funding in improving Georgia's schools.
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Georgia
Ware County
Board of Education
Light and Love Guide the Wanderers Through Faith
A poetic meditation on God’s guiding hand and love’s power, quoting verses by Frank L. Stanton and urging faith. Briefs from Billville report heavy rains delaying plowing but watermelons watered by wells, anticipation of a solar eclipse observed by foreign astronomers, and a note on gospel preaching nationwide.
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Billville
Georgia
War era letters reveal Johnston surrender escort details
A long reminiscence recounts the 1865 surrender terms between General Johnston and General Sherman near Hillsboro Durham, detailing Cobb's Legion and the Jeff Davis Legion escorts, Payne, Waring, and Mitchell, and noting Lincoln's assassination news and postwar reflections from Atlanta veterans and writers. It notes Payne's later service, Mitchell's status as a young veteran, and mentions local journalists and editors connected to southern literary and political circles.
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Gonfederday
William FP. Mitchell
Atlanta
Legion of Cavalry
Virginia
Wade Hampton
Cavalry
Lee
Joseph EB. Johnston
Johnston
Jeff Davis
Coronel Waring
Sherman
Mitchell
Cobb's Legion of Cavalry
Jeff Davis Legion
Payne
Fulton Dragoons
Waring
Joe Johnston
Hillabore
N. C
Bennett House
Hampton
Kilpatrick
Bennett
Hillsboro
Durham
Staten
Lincoln
Chattooga County
Geogala
Chattanooga
Savannah
Weldon Mitchell
Cobb
Hypnotism in Atlanta crime detection raises debate
A collage of notes from several cities reports hypnotism used as a confession aid in Atlanta crimes. Mentions of embezzlement trials, a thief suspected but not proven, and police interest in new methods. A tragic accident near Mableton ends with Arthur Floyd killed when his horse crashed.
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Dubin Courier-Miapatch
Atlanta
Dublin
Atanta
Atlante Lake
Tom Faggus
Lorna Doone
Jacksonville
Fla
Metropolia
F. A. Parham
Marietta
Critle
Kennesaw Mountain
Indulgers in Dahlonega Use Lemon Extract as Liquor
Readers report some Dahlonega residents turning to lemon extract as a substitute for liquor. Each bottle holds about a tablespoon of alcohol to preserve it, and bottles cost ten cents, making the drink costly. Officials warn against dangerous consumption and note bottles may yield strong alcohol content.
New Use for Newspapers in Cordele Morning Call
A fragment notes readers propose reusing old papers by hackmen to cover their steeds to shield them from a blowing wire grate, reflecting a quirky local sentiment and a practical reuse idea.
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Cordele Morning Call
Aalé
Hon John Barrett Ex Minister to Visit Atlanta This Week
New York April 9 Special Correspondence John Barrett once U S minister to Siam and a Vermont native is bound for Atlanta this week, stopping in Philadelphia for a speech. He arrives Thursday at the invitation of Clark Howell of The Constitution and will spend several days stressing new American diplomacy and commerce opportunities in the Orient for southern industry. Barrett argues for expanding cotton goods and steel trade with China and notes the coming Nicaragua canal will heighten southern prosperity and global commerce.
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New York
John Barratt
Orient
Cleveland
Stam
Atlanta
South
Philadephia
Clark Howell
The
Constitution
Barrett
Barrent
Hhis
Leonard Wad
Cuba
Porto Rico
E John Barrett
China
Chambers of Commerce
Tie
Warrett
Pacific Coast
United States
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Vermont
Dartmouth
Waldorf- Astoria
Henry W. Grady
INS
Reston Tapers
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
Grady
New England
Japan
McKinley
East
Manut
Ife
Admiral Dewey
America
London
Alen
Admira Polley
Apy
Londen
Mittal
Chamber of Commerce
w.Peasing
Dughoue
Mure
Bes
New Chang
Manchuria
Shanglai
Southern Mills
Bierepe
Eerepes Pradealy
Europe
Averace
Atierta
Bayanna
Chine
Niegraygua Canal
Baet
Peking
Traffic & Bo
Ste
Varrett
Ddurrert
Death on Dogs in Banderaville General Report
In Banderaville Georgia the Progress notes a voter visit disrupted when the resident wife said the yard dog had died after biting itself in response to candidates. The husband left to bury the dog, leaving the voter in the field and not in a good humor.
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Banderaville
Ale
Hint
Wants Rabbits Protected
Greensboro News Herald calls for a law to protect rabbits on farms urging action after reports of dead rabbits. It condemns neglect by workers and urges stricter enforcement to spare young rabbits from starvation and harm.
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Greensboro News-Herald
Georgia
A Fishing Cat Spreads Mystery in Sparta Georgia
In Sparta Georgia Ishmarikei describes a strange animal nicknamed the Fishing Cat. It builds a branch near a house and spends time fishing. After catching a meal it returns to the home, behaving unlike a typical cat. The account notes an unusual animal with great ear size and peculiar hunting pattern.
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Sparta
Ishmarikei
Dog Killer Terrier Patrol Reported By Columbus Enquirer
Columbus Ga Enquirer-Sun reports Officer Greek of Girard Nas nearly broke a week record killing dogs. By yesterday the bat killed forty one, all this week. The officer praised for removing dogs that had bitten many residents.
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Columbus. Ga
Enquirer-Suc
Greek
Girard
Nas
Plan Managerd Sub-Council Anchored in the Ed
Fragmentary OCR notes report a plan manager and sub council anchor in the education sector. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible to confirm specifics. The readable bits suggest administrative steps within a governance body related to schooling.
Local election names and ward clerks listed in rough record
Fragmentary 19th century election notes list various ward clerks and officials. Names include Day Campbell Adamsville Adams, J. T. Mock, J. A. Lyon, Oxburn, Firth, Crusse, Avary, Wilson, Jerome, Meare, Shannan, Adamsville and others. Mentions Fort Adamsville and East Point with several clerks and managers.
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Gstrict
Captain Day
C. J. Campbell Brotherton
Campbel Day
Adams
Pa Yan Ballet
Sr. Bub
Clarence
J. T.mock
Mer
T. Adams
Ham Bryanta
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Lark Howpfll
God
Frank L. Stanton
Somi Pranom
General Sherman
General Johnston
Ufa
Florence
Tucker
Whitsett Courier
W. D. Wulf
Bills
J. C. DeLeon
Paterson
Henry Watterson
James R. Randall
Knowles
Rome Tribune
Floyd County
Shayer
Dalton Argus
Dick Grubb
Darien
9. A. Darnell
Darnell
Pickens
Alwys
Tinney Rucker
Rucker
Wallace Putnam Reed
TALES
Mableton
Arthur Floyd
Parker Gann
Floyd
Gann
Tam Floyd
Milford
John Barrett
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