Ethics Question Sparks Divorce Case in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee case over alleged spankings in a marriage becomes a public debate on male prerogatives and domestic power. Payia Wirth, wife of Werner Berg, sues for divorce claiming being spanked as child, while Berg argues it was a benevolent act. Lawyers push for a verdict to set precedent on husband duties and paternal authority in American society.
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Chicago
Witrartres
Miding Academy
Payia Wirth
Opm
Atwaukee
Pink
Eas
England
Milwaukeee Va
N Berg
Henei
Ore
Milwaukee
Trouble in Porto Rico reports and tax reform debate
The article discusses unrest in Porto Rico centered on a new tax law and governance. It cites New York lawyer Wen Forde and the Mercedera planters and bankers groups opposing the tax, claiming it targets property and local incomes. The piece notes efforts in Washington to address the issue and the call for an extraordinary session amid objections.
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Porto Rico
Forto Rico
Allen
Igh
Porto
Grees
Onsen
Apun
Wen' Forde
New York
Belbas
Mayse
Planters
Benkers and
Mer‘si Association
Porto Riza
York
Equitabie
Washington
Ross E
Tax on Porto Rico incomes sparks colonial debate
The text argues against income tax on Porto Rico properties, noting hardship to small owners and questioning the policy. It discusses governance under McKinley era reforms, calls for respecting local traditions, and suggests removing friction by replacing officials rather than attacking individuals. It reflects wider critique of colonial administration and taxation.
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Gach
Porto Rico
Bcuedor
Hans
San Domingo
Central America
S’an
Allen
Pr. McKinley
Hollarder
Parto Pies
Il 4
Brooklyn
Congress
Borda
Forte Rico
United States
Hollander
Wage Dispute and Southern Industrial Convention Preview
A critic challenges the term giving in wage payments by Standard Oil, calling labor pay a mutual business transaction. The Southern Industrial Convention plans in Philadelphia June 11, with Col N F Thompson praising Philadelphia’s effort and urging strong attendance to advance the event.
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Joan D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Birte
Conference plans to discuss industrial issues and social fellowship
A large gathering of delegates from southern sections will be issued instructions by Representative Men. Each top will be paired with a speaker to discuss it, aiming to promote social fellowship and stimulate industrial enterprise.
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Oscullar Quaivlat Ona
Lurherra
World War Debt Soars as Conflicts Drag Costs Higher
An analysis traces the rise of global public indebtedness from 1796 to 1901, linking it to major wars from Napoleonic times through the Crimean and Franco Prussian conflicts and the Spanish-American upheavals. It argues that war drives debt, urging arbitration over battle.
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South Africa
United States Bureau of Statistics
Ions Hark
Cuba
Morgan Drives Steel Grip Through Steamship Moves
The article argues that J.P. Morgan orchestrates a steel centered expansion by absorbing or forming steamship lines to secure global transportation for steel products. It describes American steel domination as needing direct access to foreign markets and anticipates daily New York departures to serve global steel markets.
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Mr. Morgan
Carnegie
Morgan
Steel Corporation
England
New York
Canada’s Lost Opportunity tablet in Quebec sparks debate
A French Canadian leader urges Canada to join the American Revolution warning the union would have shifted trade along the St. Lawrence. He cites immigration and colonial politics, arguing independence would boost growth. Proposals to honor Montgomery trigger petitions, but permission to proceed has been granted to the Sons of the Revolution.
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Canada
General Montgomery
Quebec
Jnst
Wingland
Siegneur
Louis L. J. Papineau
Louis Papineau
Canede Hed
St. Lawrence
Toronto
Buffalo
Chicago
Montreal
Boston
New York
United States
Europe
United Empire
Royatlats
Ontario
Sfontzomery
Benjamin Franklin
Carroll
Baltimore
Montgomery
Sons of the Revolution
Poem Fragments and Rural Echoes From Georgia
A collage of verse and vignettes from Georgia including poetic extracts by Arthur Symons and local tributes. It blends reflections on life and love with humor about country life and small-town notices. The page also notes a visiting journalist returning to “God's country” and a quip about a reader submitting long copy to a rural paper.
Death Claims Francis Fontaine and Civil War Hero
Francis Fontaine a prominent Atlanta resident dies at 55 at his home on West Peachtree Street after a prolonged illness from Brights disease Funeral services were held at his residence with Dr B Witmer officiating and his body sent to Columbus for burial Fontaine a Confederate veteran known for gallantry at Peachtree Creek seized the flag to rally his men He leaves a son and two daughters and two brothers in Columbus His daughter Mrs Robert L Stokes is ill with appendicitis but improving.
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Francis Fontaine
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Bright
George Fontaine
Columbus
B. Witmer
St Luke's
Fortuine
Fontaine
Inc
John Fontaine
Peachtree Creek
Maretta, Miliary Academy
Third Georgia Cavalry
Georgia
Europe
Fiournoy
Robert L. Stokes
Nathalie Harailton
Athens
Theodore
Francis Fontaine Remembered by Muscogee Citizens
Columbus, Ga May Special Francis Fontaine, longtime Columbus citizen, helped found The Columbus Times in 1873 and served as a delegate to a constitutional convention. He later joined Nelson Barker & Co., pioneers in farm land loans in Georgia. The notice recalls his local influence and historic roles.
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Francis Fontaine
Muscogee
Columbus
May
Atlanta
Howard Willams
Columbua Times
F. E. Richard~ von
Atlanta, Journal
Colquitt
Nelson, Barker & Co
Frra
Ampany
Georgia
Sn Score
Senator Cockrell’s Cuba advice urges Platt plan acceptance
Senator Cockrell talks with Cuban leaders in Havana, arguing for accepting the Platt amendments as a path to independence under U.S. protection. He notes Cuban officials fear humiliation and distrust past promises, but sees Allied terms as best for both nations and for possible eventual Cuban statehood.
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Cockrell
Senate
Havana
Washington Post
Cockreil Sala
Cuba
United States
Congress
Army
Spain
Gomes
Gomez
Dick Grubbs Anniversary in Darien Gazette 1874
The Darien Gazette marks its twenty eighth year on Saturday April 25 1874 noting its steady publication since inception and its aim to serve the city. It pledges continued efforts to build up the place and keep a good name. It urges legislators to consider stricter penalties for felonious acts to reduce crime and protect the community.
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Dick Grubb
Darien
Gazette
New Wires For Long Distance To New York and More
Southern Bell expands long distance lines from Atlanta with plans for a direct circuit to Charlotte linking to New York. Four to Griffin and Macon routes, plus lines to Chattanooga, Montgomery, Thomasville and Montgom ery, aim to complete within forty days. Demand is high as circuits multiply.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Atlanta
Genral
W. T. Gentry
Charlotte
N.C
New York
Augusta
Denmark
S.C. Dour
Guinesville
Char- Intteci
Chattanooga
Chat-tanooga
Montgomery
Ala
Macon
Griffin
Thomasville
Washington Gossip on McKinley Pacific Coast Trip
Washington political chatter centers on President McKinley s extended Pacific voyage to witness a California ship yard launch. The trip sparks talk of motives from canal policy to a possible third term, while southern officeholders seek assurances amid party realignments. An amusing hotel encounter shows political lines lingering between northern and southern Republicans.
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New York
McKinney
Pacific Coast
Ohio
California
Nicaragua Canal
Pagifia
White House
Grant
Cleveland
McKinley
Washington
South
Grand Olf
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Federel
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