Our Duty to the Fair Opens Atlanta Interstate Exposition
Atlanta strikes up support for the 1902 Interstate Fair held at Mont Park. Managers, manufacturers, and merchants promote a diverse display of local industry and crafts. Citizens urged to attend and back this premier event to boost commerce and city pride. The piece lauds Atlanta as a modern, up to date emporium and calls for active public participation.
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Mont Park
Atlanta
Nta
Georgia
New York
Iton
Chicago
Gotham
Mta
Coal
Cordwood
Cornelia
Constitution
East
Habersham
Southern Railroad
Wade
Census leadership named for Philippine survey task
General James Anger will head the forthcoming census of the Philippine Islands with Victor H. Olmstead as chief of staff. Their prior work in taking censuses in the Caribbean demonstrated intelligence and promptitude, promising a thorough presentation of the census details.
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Philippines
Phil- 2
James Anger
Victor H. Olmstead
Porto Rico
Agrarian Progress Deemed Vital By Agricultural Educators
The Atlantic convention of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations gathers leaders from across the nation and abroad in Atlanta. The piece extols agriculture as civilization’s foundation, praises state and federal support, and lauds Georgia for advancing education in farming through its colleges and experiment stations while promising metropolitan collaboration to extend its benefits.
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Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Atlanta
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Wen Probelem
Ben Hill
Wetion
Ashari
Porcheard
Washington Bet
Arent
Pittsburg
Washington
Imston
Aenea
Mr Smith
The Speech That Hurt General Lee Memory Stirs Controversy
A Washington Grand Army speech by General James H. Wilson drew sharp criticism for attacking General Robert E. Lee. The piece recalls Wilson’s Civil War service, his Macon command, and prior reunification rhetoric during McKinley’s era. It questions Wilson’s motives and notes tributes to him and to Lee from scholars and peers.
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James H. Wilson
Washington
Robert EB. Lee
Wilson
Macon
McKinley
Canton
Lakes
Gulf
Grand Army
Lee
Columbia University
New York
North
Poetic musings and political chatter fill Atlanta visit
A bustling mix of commentary and letters from Atlanta’s visit includes Colonel W. W. Hurbert praising central city office space for rail and express firms, Ben Blackburn’s poetic prose, fresh political talk about Mark Johnston and Mark Hardin, plus editorials on vagrancy law and depot comparisons.
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W. W. Hurbert
Atlanta
South
Express
Remembering McKinley Versus a Vindictive Opposition
Influential presses including The Boston Herald predict a day when he is hailed as a national hero. The piece contrasts McKinley’s conduct with the harsh, belated opposition of numerous Wilsons, noting the honor in McKinley’s behavior amid controversy at Washington.
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Boston Herald
Robert E. Lee
Notable clippings mix of local notices and comments
Augusta Herald remarks life is worth more than most live. Augusta Chronicle notes Mrs Gillespie of Denver aged 84 is mother of thirty seven children including fifteen twins. Macon News mentions Manila editor jailed six months for an editorial. Montgomery Journal cites Morgan and Hanna appealing for funds to spread Christianity in the Philippines.
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Augusta Herald
Augusta Chronicle
Gillespie
Denver
Napoleon
Macon New
Manila
Montgomery Journal
Pierpont Morgan
Mark Hanna
Sam Small Praises Atlanta in Howell Campaign Speech
In a grand Howells rally at the Grand, Sam Small delivers a tribute to Atlanta praising its history and future. He lauds Evan P. Howell for his service, recounts wartime deeds, and urges electing Howell mayor to propel Greater Atlanta with parks, sewers, schools, and industry.
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Sam Small
Atlanta
Howell
the Grand
Constitution
Rexquesta
Smail
Alexander H. Stephens
South Atlantic
Henry Ivy
Georgia
Chattahoochee
Alabama
Marthasville
Confederacy
Richmond
Senate
Representative
Henry Grady
Wall Street
South
Evan P. Howell
Telegraph Company
Hood
Walker
Peachtree Road
Deerland
Logan
McPherson
Schofield
Sherman
Ellis and
Ivy Streets
Walthall
Paris
Bastille
Texas
Ajalon
Letters From the People The Fruit Stands Must Go
A reader laments crowded narrow sidewalks by fruit stands in Atlanta. He condemns dirty, dishonest sellers and urges City Councilman Key and allies to remove stands to restore pedestrian space and curb nuisance. He recalls warding off extortion in a prior encounter and stresses public sentiment to drive change.
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Counsilman Key
Atlanta
Key
Francis B. Hayh
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Thomasville
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