Southern Cotton Spinners' Association Leaders Urged to Command Future
Atlanta on November 14 1901 hosts the Southern Cotton Spinners Association convention urging spinners to seize leadership or risk becoming subservient to other regions. The piece contrasts southern and New England progress, notes rising southern mill growth toward six million spindles, discusses mercantile demands, and stresses the need for higher quality goods and tailored patterns to meet buyer needs across markets.
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Atlanta
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
New England Cotton Spinners’ Association
South
New England
Georgia
Hester
Cairo
Ambius
Asia
Southern Cotton Spinners Assn Urges Cuban and South American Trade Drive
The article argues for expanding American cotton exports via mercantile development. It proposes assigning mills to control Cuban trade, placing a commercial agent at South American ports, and meeting the Lancashire buyer in the Far East. Spinners from across the South would unite, led by Carolinians and Georgians, to signal demand along the southern belt.
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Andes
Amercan
Far East
South
Important Development Moves Cotton Mill Workers South
A Boston dispatch describes a shift of cotton mill operatives from New England to the South, driven by harsher northern conditions and fuel costs. The Constitution notes skilled New England workers may seek better conditions elsewhere as mills in the South demand skilled labor and cheaper fuel. The migration could raise southern population and broaden local trade avenues.
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Boston
South
New England
Ill-Fated Referendum Highlights Voter Apathy
The piece critiques the referendum as valueless in U S politics citing Pennsylvania last week elections where three constitutional amendments drew low turnout in Philadelphia. It notes 240000 city votes but only about 80000 70000 and 52000 for the amendments and warns if such apathy extends to county reconfiguration or militia district renumbering the result could be worse. It observes those most vocal in favor of appeals to the people are often least engaged in practical governance.
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Agitat
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Margin and markets mirror corn plight in south and west
The agricultural department warns that 1901 saw a sharp drop in US corn output from 2.1 billion to about 1.13 billion bushels, with the south as a large buyer facing higher costs. Oats also fell from 809 million to 661 million. The piece questions prospects for cotton profits and highlights how producers may be disadvantaged by regional pricing. It also notes docket congestion in Georgia real estate cases with long delays as owners fight claims, leaving titles unresolved for years.
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Agricultural Department of the
United States
Debates on Property Rights and Women’s Titles in 19th Century France
The article discusses real estate disputes in Georgia with calls for stronger court powers and tougher proof requirements, then shifts to French feminist views advocating addressing women as madame rather than miss or mademoiselle. It cites Mme Clemence Royer and Mme Auclert on title usage and the social implications of maturity and marriage status.
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United States
France
Clemence Roger
Darwin
Mademoiselle
Mme
Auclert
Keeping Out the Chinese and Public Figures Debate
A compilation of opinions on Chinese immigration and race in American society. It quotes The New York Commercial on anti Chinaman sentiment, recalls political figures like Colonel Tom Platt and President Roosevelt, and notes varied public reactions from laborers to officials.
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New York
Republic
South
New York Times
Tom Platt
U BA
Roosevelt
Odell
Low
Holidays Brighten in Dialect and Nation's Cheer
A mosaic of humorous dialect pieces and holiday commentary portrays seasonal warmth amid casual satire. Local columns mention Thanksgiving appetite, the Blooming Country and Bright Times in Billville, with mock ads for turkeys and geese, a nod to New Singer AE Houseman, and light verse on Christmas and old-time memories.
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Wren
Insurance notes on Warren Hurt and city taxes
L R Warren of Phoenix Fire Insurance Company arrives to adjust Lyceum theater loss. George F Hurt of Atlante Home Insurance Company oversees a Lidgerwood cableway project at a Bartow iron mine and plans to return tomorrow. Tax increases worry insurers. Galveston and Indian Territory insurance activity noted. Travelers’ Insurance delays VP appointment. London and Lancashire agent Hancock reports unchanged rate conditions in New Orleans.
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L. R. Warren
Phenix Fire Insurance Company of
London
Warren
Lyceum Theater
Aragon
George F. Hurt
Atlante Home Insurance Company
Sugar Hill
Bartow County
Hurt
Fie
Atlanta
Galveston
Board of Commissioners
Tex- QA
Indian Territory
First National Fire Insurance Company
South McAlester
J. K. Elder
Dallas
J. W. Talkington
Rf.f. Culbertson
W. R Hancock
London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company
New Orleans
Phil May the English cartoonist heads to the stage
The article recalls Phil May by tracing his rise from a boy actor with a strolling troupe to cartoonist who drew boldly in Australia and London. It notes his Punch work after Du Maurier and his humorous personality, with references to his love of cigars and horses and visits to America.
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Phil May
May
Australia
London
George DuMaurier
Trilby
Punch
Chiquita
Frank Bostock
Alice Hspiradiona
Bostock
Anthony G. Woeckener
Public sentiment backs Long as anesthesia pioneer in Georgia
In a letter from Athens, Dr I. H. Goss argues for Crawford W. Long to be honored as the discoverer of anesthesia, noting prior claims by Morton. He recalls Lorene who used ether first, cites Judge Cobb’s statements, and urges Georgians to rally behind Long, ending with a call to action for 1901.
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Statuary Hall
Houston
Fulton
General Assembly of Georgia
General Oglethorpe
Crawford W. Long
Howell Cobb
Athens
Morton
Long
Eather
John C. Warren
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lethron
Warren
Georgia
Empire
South
I. H. Goss
China’s Great Statesman Li Hung Chang Remembered
From the Boston Globe tribute lauds Li Hung Chang as a self-made, world shaping figure who bridged East and West and influenced 19th century diplomacy and civilization. The piece compares him to General Grant, notes his vast empire and lasting impact, and reflects on modern views of his methods.
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China
Boston Globe
TA Hung Chang
United States
Greece
Rome
General Grant
Mior
Orient
Delighted Her of Course New York Times
A Brooklyn area teacher faces her first class of poor tenement boys near the Brooklyn Bridge. Small gifts from students, like a tuberose from a dead lady, brighten her day as she adjusts to city teaching life.
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New York Times
Weir
Brooklyn Bridge
Vote Buying in Primary Election Proposed as Misdemeanor
The Georgia legislature considers Rep Deal's bill to make vote buying and selling at primaries a misdemeanor. Critics say the measure should be broader to cover illegal voting and stiffer penalties. Supporters urge passage with stronger safeguards mirroring general elections.
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Bavanneh News
Representative Deal
Bulloch County
Deak
Gitoon 8 10 Claws Detestives End
A fragmented item mentions Gitoon eight ten and Detestives with the word claws and end. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event or context.
Theft case linked to Stevens and Bravest suspects
A muddled report describes arraignment and trial steps in a theft case involving Stevens and a suspect named Broyles. Detected ties to a bond company and payments surface as officials seek the responsible parties, with references to Cuba, Baltimore, and Philadelphia area cities.
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Nichols & Holliday
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Canada
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Atlanta, GA
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War Department
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Chicago
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Nonce
Macon
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Ufe
Brother Dickey
Billville
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A E Houseman
Critica
Kentucky
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Chris
Turkey
Detroit Free Press
Rbig
Insurance Notes
Travelers’ Insurance Company
The
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Associaton
T. H. Haynsworth
United States Navy
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French Campbell
BE. A. Treat
B.B. Dickson
Cotton Spinners’ Association
Constitution
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Quitman
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MYS
Gitoon
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Broyles
Alexander
Thethia Co
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