London Office from The Constitution publication
The London Office in Trafalgar Buildings offers reading rooms and invitations to Southerners visiting London to use facilities. George M. Homton is listed as London representative. postage rates for US Canada and Mexico are noted. subscribers and traveling representatives named. city collectors listed.
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Trafalgar
Trafalgar Square
London
Avai
Constitution Office
Geo. M
Homton
United States
Canada
Mexico
Forden
W. H. Querbey
Charles H. Donnelly
E. L. Cain
R. L. Cannon
James T. Carter
Claude A. .Virgin
Tion Publishing CO
The Montgomery Conference Echoes on Negro Crime Debate
The conference highlighted Hon. Alex King of the city for a deep moral analysis beyond mere law. Breckenridge of Arkansas argued the core issue is protecting womanly honor, while King warned the crime is an attack on racial integrity, challenging how statutes can address crimes without debasing the race.
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Montgomery
Alex ©. King
Akeleton
Mr. King
Breckenridge
Arkansas
South
Mr. Breckenridge
King
Erse
Debate Over Lynching Rhetoric and Black Citizenship
The piece critiques lynching as a remedy for rape and argues that punishment should occur within a code of social expectations. It emphasizes that violence against innocent communities cannot justify crime control and urges self-regulation within the Black community to prevent violations. It notes that law follows society, not precedes it, and warns that ongoing agitation will foster suspicion.
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Mr.King
Bourke Cochran
Our Trade Conventions in the Southern Cotton Industry
The southern cotton spinners meet in Charlotte with prominent leaders from across the nation including Mr. Search of the American Manufacturers' Association. The gathering centers on a growing cotton spinning district aiming to refine fabrics and challenge New England in finer markets, highlighting regional enterprise and shared prospects.
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Charlotte
N. C
Search
American Manufacturers’ Association
New England
Cotton Convention Aims to Boost Southern Trade and Debt Freedom
The article describes southern cotton leaders gathering in Macon under Hon. F. M. Longley to discuss marketing the coming crop, urging farmers to avoid debt, secure favorable terms with merchants, and anticipate September and October outcomes. It notes The Constitution’s push for fair prices, the rise to 9 cents, and upcoming manufacturers’ conventions in Chattanooga to showcase industrial progress and boost the national economy.
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Charlotte
Georgia
Macon
F. M. Longley
Chattanooga
Gainesville Thrives as Boot and Shoe Center of Georgia
A Georgia town grows through a $1,000,000 cotton factory and a $200,000 tannery turning out 1,000 shoes daily under Inman, Smith & Co and Hynds. The city aims to become a major boot and shoe hub and a gateway to Georgia’s gold mining prospects, boosting farm prices and regional prosperity in Gainesville.
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Georgia
Gainesville
United States
Inman, Smith & Co
Hynds
Ines
Ig Gainesvilla
Amile
Judge Hillyer and the Atlanta annular eclipse debate
Judge George Hillyer warned of an overlooked annular eclipse during 1865 66 noting its occurrence in winter. S. P. Richards of Atlanta supplied a diary entry dated October 16 1865 confirming the event and providing the exact date year hour to correct the record, prompting renewed scientific attention.
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Atlanta
Mra
Rome
Thomasville
Albany
Wilkes County
Lane
Aillyer
Satan Re Gaan
Judge Hillyer
George Hillyer
Cautlovg
Richarde
Hyer
Letters Discuss Canning Industry and Southern Opportunities
A reader argues the South should invest in canning fruit and vegetables to build a profitable industry, noting high returns and preserved produce could prevent waste. The letter compares Southern crops with California peaches and mentions possible profits of 25 to 60 percent for farmers and manufacturers. ED: GUTHRIE.
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South
California
B. F. Copeland
Passing Throng Seeks Atlanta Band Engagements
Robert E. Johnson of Innes's band visited Atlanta to negotiate fall south engagements for a 65 musician group plus 8 to 10 opera soloists. A three day engagement in Atlanta during the fair is probable, with Secretary T H Mary noting the act would be a major fair feature. Johnson cites past south misgivings overcome by Nordica's success and predicts strong local musical interest with educated audiences.
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Robert E. Johnson
Innes
T. H. Mary
Associaton
Atlanta
Martin
Johnson
South
Ite
Aither
Nourdica
Atignia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Oscar Con- Way
Lakewood
Bacon seeks Cuba spending facts in Senate resolution
Washington May 11 Special Senator Bacon introduced a lengthy resolution demanding a full inquiry into all monies received and spent in Cuba by U S officials civil and military from occupation start through April 80th detailing receipts from customs postal service revenue and other sources and the purposes and contracts behind expenditures, with the Neely case cited as evidence of rottenness. The measure was laid on the table at Bacon's request.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Bacon
Cuba
Senate
Neely
United States
Mr. Bacon
Man Elopes With Thirteen-Year-Old Girl and Marries Her
In Spartanburg area a white man named Wofford Blake abducted J. Bridges' thirteen year old daughter from Spartan mills. He married her at Fingerville at 3 pm, notary public 3 M. Lee officiating. Bridges pursued. Blake captured and jailed. The bride remains with Lee near Fingerville. Blake found guilty of abduction. bond set at 500 dollars.
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Columbia
Spartanburg
Wofford Blake
Spartan Mills
Blake
Fingerville
Lee
Bridges
Johnson
Bleka
Henderson County
North Carolina
Seaboard Opening Parade Honors Distinguished Party
Richmond, May 11. Spectacular opening of the Seaboard system is planned with President John Skelton Williams issuing a circular to Georgia and Alabama stockholders inviting consolidation. Regular trains start June 3 with special runs on June 1 and 2. Governors, U.S. senators and congressmen, system officials and prominent figures will join a grand tour. The chamber of commerce will host ceremonies, and a telegram notes a train reaching eighty five miles per hour.
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Richmond
Spectalo
John Skelton Williams
Greater Seaboard
Georgia
Alabama
Williams
Seaboard
United States
Air Lines
Chamber of Commercce
Wiliams
Orville H Hall Elected President at Sons of Veterans Encampment
The twelfth annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans United States of America division of Alabama and Tennessee met in Birmingham yesterday. Orville H Hall of Atlanta was elected division commander, with P C Benauffier Cullman as senior vice commander and Ivan A Miller as junior vice commander. Delegates were named to the commandery in chief and to other meetings, with biographical notes on several officers.
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Sons of Veterans
Birmingham
Ala
Sons of Veterans, United States of America
Alabama
Tennessee
Orville H. Hail
Atlanta
P. C. Benauffier
Cullman
Ivan A. Miller
Valentine Gilb, Jr
Als
Mea Hoyt
Harm
Tenn
AR. W
Blese
Chattanooga
Gig Meek
Elenatsia
Bardis
Filipino Aid to Americans Urged by Buencamino
Senor Buencamino, once a Filipino cabinet member ousted by Otis, declares reconciliation with American sovereignty and proposes a peace platform to insurgent leaders including Aguinaldo. He urges recognizing U S sovereignty, ending hostilities, extending liberties under a constitution, and funding for sick soldiers and schools.
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Manila
A. Senor Buencamino
Otis
Aguinaldo
United States
Sener Buencamine
Spain
National Filipino Party
American Congress
Publc
civic_ commission
Associated Press
Senor Buencamino Sala
Philippines
Civil Commission
United States Congress
Otia
Livingston Backs Carolinians Against Cannon on Exposition
In Washington on May 11 Colonel Livingston allied with Charleston delegates in the appropriations committee to back South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition plans. Cannon questioned the project, but Livingston affirmed support. The bill seeks 254000 dollars with 75000 for a government building. the exposition company would add 250000 dollars. Additional river and harbor delegates from Georgia and Alabama plan a push for river improvements, with an expectation the measure will be shaped this session.
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Jos. Ohi
Washington
Livingston
Charleston
Committee On Appropriations
South Carolina
Mllinois
Exposition Company
West Indies
Congress
Coosa River
Committee On
Rome
Gadsden
Wetumpka
Anniston
Montgomery
Selma
Mobile
Army Engineers
Maddox
Georgia
Burnett
Brewer
Bankhead
Stallings
Taylor
Alabama
R .A. Denny
Earl Jackson
Lafayette
National Capitol
Ben Hughes
Rome Naional Bank
Balling Sullivan
Hughes
Mr. Sullivan
Asher Thomason
Madison
Local Death Notice and City Court Verdict Report
Edna Alline Bowen eight months died at 100 Walker Street, granddaughter of J. B. Hurbuck. Funeral at Ettawab church at 2 p m today. Nela Wilson won zero damages against the city of Atlanta after falling in a hole. Central Congregational church outing at Grant Park today with athletic events and a hall game. Electrical Contractors to close shops Saturdays at 2 p m until September 1. Captain Dave Wylie and T J Buchanan injured in buggy accident near Cooper and Richardson. Atlanta Psychical Research Society forms. officers elected and about fifty charter members. M Dreaux files $5,000 damages suit against Edgar Dunlap for injuries from being run over by a horse and buggy on Peachtree Street.
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Chattanooga
Constitution
Bennetterra
Wilson
Selma
Ala
Wille
Meridian
Mled
Montgomery
Charley Faxon
Paul
Guthrie
Edna Alline Bowen
Alf Bowen
Walker Street
J. 8. Hurbuck
Ettawab Church
Nela Wilson
Atlanta
Central Congregational Church
Grant Park
Carter & Gillespie Electric Company
Gate City Electric Supply Company
F. H. Landsell
Dave Wylie
T. J. Buchanan
Cooper and
Richardson
Wyle
Atlanta Psychical Research Society
Woman's Club
Lelevers
Friends of Psychology
Frank H. Beck
Frank Eastman
Papa
M. Dreaux
C. D. Maddox
Edgar Dunlap
Hig
Peachtree Street
Dunlap
Case Will Be Appealed In United States District Court
Judge Newman heard arguments on a motion for a supersedeas to halt condemnation proceedings for a period of thirty days. Consolidated and opponents sparred over the right to appeal the injunction denial in a case involving the Atlanta Consolidates and Collins Park and Belt Street Railway. The outcome could set a significant precedent in constitutional questions. The decision was reserved after hours of argument.
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Consolidated
Newman
Sters
United States District Court
Atlanta Consolidates
Calling Park and Belt Ine Street Railway
Consolidated Throughts
King & Anderson
Goodwin & Hallman
Collins Park
Belt
Brandon & Arbright
King & Spalding
Rosser & Carter
Hopkins & Son
United States
Chambers
Narrow Engine Rescue Averted Disaster At Decatur Yard
In Decatur Alabama two workers Ed Kearne and John Williamson acted swiftly to prevent a collision. They jumped an idle engine from the yard onto the main line as northbound train No 2 approached. A yard man leaped aboard, reversed the engine, and cleared the track moments before the train passed. The molders were discharged after the incident.
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New Decatur
Ala
Ed Kearne
John Williamson
Arunk
No. 2
Alabama Christian Endeavor State Convention Opens
In Huntsville Alabama the state convention of Christian Endeavor societies opened at the First Presbyterian Church with about 150 delegates present. President O P Spiegl of Birmingham led the meeting and Rev George X Bitzer of Huntsville conducted devotional exercises. Rev Erd Lambeth of Nashville delivered an address on the objects of Christian Endeavor.
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Alabama
Christian Endeavor
Huntsville
Ala
State Convention of
Christian Endeavor Societies
First Presbyterian Eriven
0. P. Speigel
Birmingham
George X. Bitzer
Hunteville
Erd Lambeth
Nashville
Estate Wes Diminished London Bequest Publication
The will of the late Jon Busia Saitat is published detailing his father's bequest. The document notes the dispersion of estate bounties and directs heirs as per the testament.
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Wes
London
Jata
Jon Busia Saitat
Bis Beate
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