False Promises on Cuban Reciprocity and Tariff Trusts
Analyzed debate over Cuban assurances from the president and secretary of war promising tariff concessions and a reciprocal treaty. Critics warn the Cubans may overestimate gains, noting past failures to ratify reciprocity amid high tariff faction opposition in the Senate. The piece cites Kas, Blaine, McKinley, and Bingley as advocates and references Press influence and political maneuvering surrounding tariff policy and sugar interests.
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Vreten
Gec
Cuba
Tarif
Con
State Department
Senate
Repub
New York
WekKinley
United States
Fragmented Text about Tariff and Cuba Policy Debated
Fragmentary OCR suggests a debate on tariffs and Cuba policy. It references 64 percent figures, the Platt Amendment, statehood, and protection by the United States. It hints at republican views and a Cuba government aligned with US protection, with no clear path to statehood.
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Cyhi
Republian
Cuba
United States
Delayed hemp probes spark calls for action and reform
The piece recounts delays in hemp scandal investigations involving war department officials, notably Neely and Rathbone, citing high‑level protection and political pressure. It notes General Corbin and Secretary Root delaying the Marintherm press, with calls for prompt inquiry and punishment, plus coverage of commissary frauds at Manila and Canada’s population surge in 1900s.
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Hart
War Department
Neely-Rathbone
Neel
Rathbone
Hawkes
Beistand
McKinley
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Corbin
Marin Thermp
Uoon
Philppine Wiends
Heistand
Washington
Tien Fsin
Root
Tien Tsin
United States
Proctor
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
E . Hawkes
Philippines
Ramtmon
George D. Meikleschn
Nebraska
Metklezobn
aGair
Hollo
Congress
Mainle
Associated Dress
Manila
Neely
Hot Shot for a Jury in Callahan Kidnapping Case
The jury in the Callahan kidnaping trial for the Omaha case faced a sharp rebuke from Judge Baker after delivering a written verdict. He criticized twelve jurors as blind to state interests and discharged them with harsh remarks, condemning their conduct during arraignment and calling the jury box scene a hot roast.
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Callahan
Cudahy
Omaha
Baker
Callatan
The Highest Office Emphasized in McKinley Visit
The piece defends McKinley’s reception during his nationwide tour as a healthy display of public support. It counters claims of imperial excess, arguing the roads and cities gain advertising while the president represents the whole people, not any party or state. It notes genuine enthusiasm across regions.
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William McKinley
Republic
United States
Grover Cleveland
South
Atlanta
Escaped convict in shackles nabbed on Decatur Street
John White, an escaped Negro convict from DeKalb county chain gang, was arrested on Decatur Street. He wore shackles under his trousers, confessed to escaping the day before, and will be held for DeKalb county authorities.
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Decatur Street
John White
DeKalb County
Ava
Station House
White
Many Licenses Issued as New Atlanta Enterprises Rise
City records show a strong uptick in business licenses with 3077.26 dollars more collected than the same period last year. The increase reflects numerous new enterprises in Atlanta, while several tables detail gains across wholesale, retail, and other categories. A separate court report notes a case of a Negro woman named Eta Petts adjudged insane after violent incidents leading to institutional care.
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Ely
Gerk Charles Adams
Atlanta
Lcense
Eta Petts
Ruronz
Stedee
Joan R. Wikin
Ak Jace
Golle stRton
Hospital Monde
Georgia Echoes of Folk Songs and Local Notes
A Georgia column blends poetry, folk songs, and social vignettes. It cites Thomasville Times, Whitsett Coasters, and local voices, sharing Negro jubilee songs, a poetry offer, playful anecdotes, and magazine maxims about life and generosity.
Fines for Dgirymmr Too Small Says City Chemist
John M McCandlass, State Chemist of Atlanta, argues fines for milk ordinance violations are too low. He recalls raising concerns as city chemist, urging 12 percent milk solids and fines of at least 350, to deter watered milk and protect consumers. He defends the city chemist against alleged anti milk agitation and defends current enforcement as conscientious.
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Teday Pegden
Atlanta
Fay Min
Reenader
Mit
Astec. Ie
Boards of Milk Control
Board of Health
John M McCandlass
State Chemis
Contested County School Post Settled in Dodge County
State School Commissioner G R Glenn returned from Dodge County where a contest over the county school commissioner post was resolved. Calhoun withdrew, Birch retains the office. Supreme Court hearing on the Union Depot nuisance case. Atlanta circuit likely not before June 1. Governor names delegates for National Tuberculosis Congress with Dr George T. Brown among leaders. A Capitol Cat burial and remarks follow. Judge Hinton seeks tree pest advice for Greenville scale infestation. entomologist identifies as Decaniu: Atsuieniacum.
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G R. Glenn
Dodge County
Hastman
Calhoun
Birch Q
City of
Atlanta
Board of Health
Union Depot
Supreme Court
John J Tye
R T Dorsey
Mayson & Hill
City and Board of Health
Warircade
Caridier
Georgia
New York
George T. Brown
Willis Westmoreland
Charleat Hicks
Dublin
M. Garson
Griffin
H McMaster
Waynesboro
A. J. Hinton
Meriwether County
Scott
Judes Hintyn
Greenville
Atsuieniacum
Atte Entomologiat
Eesigty
Scott Hays
Go to the country, young man, for Georgia opportunity
The article quotes Colonel Grogan urging Georgia youths to seek rural homes near Elberton Elbert County and similar counties. He argues farms here are underdeveloped, land is affordable, water power and rail access exist, and young men with modest capital can prosper. It highlights educated families, local success stories, and warns city life drains energy.
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Pascal J. Moran
Elberton
Georgia
George CO. Geagan
Grogai
Atlanta
Merver
Ona Gene Man
Virginia
Fras
Grogan
Elbert County
Furnhes
Elbert
New York
Ohio
Elverton
Tnd
Tom Swift
Albert
H. Helms
Dougherty
Byron Wight
Cairo
Ansley forms large fire insurance agency merging Harris business
Edwin P. Ansley buys the late C R Harris insurance business and merges FR Harts Co with his own to form Ansley Lipscomb Jerome at offices on Wall Street and East Alabama Street. The firm will represent Aetna Norwich Union New York Underwriters Philadelphia Underwriters Caledonian and others, claiming the largest local fire insurance business. Quarles M Jerome joins with five years at Harris & Co aiding the transition.
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Edwin P. Ansley
C. H. Harris
Iate C. R. Harris
FR Harts & Co
Min
Ansley Brog & Livecomb
Ansley, Lipscomb & Jerome
Aetna
Norwich Union
New York
Philadelphia
Torsurance Company of North America
Freeport Niagara
Connecticcut_end Caledonian
Wall Street
Alabama Street
Quarles M. Jerome
R Harris & Co
Ansley
Fre Insurance Feta
Sejendid
Hirhor
Ser
Anstey Tor
Cbs
Negro girl whipped at stockade triggers city probe
The Duncan girl, about seventeen, was said to be whipped for vulgar conduct. Dr William G Wood found no signs of cruel treatment after examination, though officials described whipping of both men and women prisoners as part of discipline. Commissioner Collier defended the policy while promising follow up. Mayor ordered investigation with the stockade superintendent and Vining coordinating actions.
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Oite
William S. Wood
Third Ward
Lillie War Duncan
Wr Wood
Commissioner of Public Works
Duncan
Weg
Decatie
Stockade
Collier
Siewaa
Vining
Dr. Wood
Wood
Ais
Atlanta
le Coffler
Lillie May Duncan
William G. Wood
Xensit and His Rowdies
Providence Journal reports on a contentious confirmation of a new bishop in London. It criticizes violent protests by dissidents linked to Kensit and describes Bishop Ingram as popular, with clashes seen as harmful to the Protestant cause and church unity. The piece portrays the rowdy action as disgraceful and damaging to public perception of the church.
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Xensit
Providence Journal
London
Ineram
Mike Kerr
Fragmented notes and garbled social commentary from obscure papers
A mishmash of clipped references to Moran of the Atlante Constitution and Tattnall Journal, plus stray lines from Southern era columns about domestic life, taxes, and a public property dispute. The text mixes headlines and editorial chatter with broken phrases and scattered names, yielding a fragmented archival glimpse.
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Tattnall
Moran
The
Atlante Constitution
South Georgia
Orden Spot
Georgia
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