The Question of Humanity and Dewey’s Manila Move
A reflective piece arguing that humanity cannot be a mere platitude in foreign policy. It stresses concrete obligations forgotten after Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet and Manila’s capture, urging acceptance of humanity as a real guiding force beyond mere rhetoric. It contrasts the need to aid others with self interest and warns against chaos, dictatorship, and imperial self‑interest in the islands.
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Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Dewey
Montejo
Itoes
Manila
Davey
Agunaldo
Liberty and duty in the Philippines debate
The piece argues Americans must guide the Philippines toward freedom and stable self government rather than abandon them to Aguinaldo. It contrasts Spanish tyranny with islanders’ brief peace and warns against leaving natives ignorant of liberty, stating united effort will yield practical humanity and lasting rights.
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South Africa
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Tagalos
The Value of Consistency in Bullfighting and Trade
An essay contrasts consistency in public opinion on bullfighting with support for prize fighting, arguing against judging others while embracing similar brutality. It then argues the United States must influence China to keep open trade, noting Germany France and Russia pursuing spheres of influence as rivals. The piece asserts US production outpaces rivals and warns against territorial conquest in China.
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New York
China
United States
Far East
Germany
France
Russia
China rights and fearon forecast boost for American trade
A strong push to defend U S treaty rights in China is urged with ministerial resolve and firm backing from Washington. James Fearon, Shanghai municipal leader, cites rising U S exports to China and predicts American cotton cloth supremacy in five years, while urging equal commercial opportunity and opposing discriminatory tariffs. A separate note criticizes public access to divorce trial details as sensationalism harms public welfare.
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Peking
China
Europe
Hankow
Canton
James 5. Fearon
Municipal Council
Shanghai
Fearon
New York Journal of Commerce
Georgia Mills
Jeans
United States
Vearon
Publicity and prizes mark Georgia State Fair success
The piece praises the Georgia State Fair Association for timely cash prizes and strong Atlanta support. It notes widespread press promotion, civic effort, and state pride, while contrasting with other fairs’ slower payouts and broader political commentary.
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State Fair Association
Atlanta
Georgia
Audi
Governor Candler Calls for Ballot Reform
The governor's message to the general assembly urges ballot reform and fiscal restraint. He presents a frank, plainspoken review of state problems, calls for department reforms, and proposes practical remedies for economical and just administration.
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Balnte
Candler
Pandter
Notable Week Draws Atlanta Into State Fair Curio
Mildgevilla notes a landmark week in Atlanta as Tom Brumby attends the state fair and the city becomes a mass of humanity with lawmakers and visitors. An observed tragedy in Atlanta ends with a violent act in the streets, while Admiral Schiey’s reception in Atlanta underscores local reverence for a Spanish-American War hero.
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Mildgevilla
Union Recorder
Atinta
Long Anough
Aanta
Flanagan
Glasonek
Schiey
Atlanta
Forsythera
Tom Brumby
Georgia
Georgia State Fair Exhibits Showcase of Resources
Across Georgia readers praise Atlanta’s annual state fair for highlighting agricultural, industrial, and mineral wealth. County and individual displays, including notable Black farm products, draw large crowds rivaling historic expositions. Local papers commend the Woman’s Work building and Georgia’s skilled craftsmanship, calling it the best exhibit yet.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Forsyth Chronicle
Georgia lawmakers urged to cut taxes and curb leaks
Multiple Georgia papers urge the legislature to heed Governor Candler and reduce taxation. They call for closing treasury leaks, endorsing a tax cut, and adjournment if reform falters. Local editors urge honest effort and accountability to constituents.
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Jackson
Sambridge
Acasion
Atlanta
Henry County
Candler
Georgia
Cawaon
Bering
Georgia Verses and Wartime Snippets in Rural Gazette
A collage of Georgia poetry and notes blends faded verse about love and nature with quips on the South African War, local humor, a revival hymn parody, and social notices. The piece weaves lyric snippets, editorials, and anecdotes from a southern paper, highlighting cultural life, philanthropy, and regional wit.
A Man of Our Day and His Methods
The sudden death of a wealthy, ambitious colonel is recounted through a first-person narrator who recalls the colonel's rise from poverty to fortune, his belief that money rides as power, and his plan to enter politics with a large bankroll. The tale contrasts health and vitality with an untimely demise before he could attempt his public venture. The piece ends naming Wallace Putnam Reed and notes a person named Tom Bromby, a Georgia beauty rose grown in Dalton.
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Carera
Burt
Maine
Texas
Wallace Putnam Reed
Tom Bromby
North Georgia
Citizen
Dalton
Tom Bramby
Georgia
American Consuls Discuss Paraguayan Cotton Trade and Tasajo
Reports from Consul Plumarcher and others describe Paraguayan cotton as a steady import with strong demand in city and country markets. The article also traces the long history and current state of tasajo beef production in Argentina and Uruguay, noting export practices, stock levels, and price ranges.
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Plumarcher
Marcocaivo
St Ap
Zula
Adde
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