False Friends of the Negro Debate in Southern Press
An Atlanta edition notes subscription rates for The Constitution and related papers, then discusses a Norfolk Pilot piece on race, noting that southern whites retake the ballot box stake and criticize northern negro voting logic. It argues southern Democrats do not seek the negro vote and criticizes northern agitation and federal pressure on race issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Pilot
South
New York
Masahusetts
Ohio
Republican Party
Congress
Atlanta
Democrata
Georgia
Uth
Roose
D. Sting
Repamiteans
Boston
Philadelphia
Anapolis
Harlem
Pennsylvania
Eldorado
Ilinois
North
Sro
Constitution
Repubican
Roper
Dawson County
Editor
Advertiser
The South and Lynchings in the Public Eye
A lengthy critique discusses lynching as a tool of racial intimidation and notes rising white supremacy. It contrasts Southern mob violence with calls for lawful justice, citing The London Sun’s sensationalism and urging stronger courthouse justice over vigilante acts. It covers Senator Money’s analysis of black suffrage, argues constitutional limits on voting rights, and warns against excluding educated, literate citizens from the franchise.
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London
London Sun
Bobby
South
Kansas
Leavenworth
John Brown
Urbana
Mark Hanna
Court House
Washington Court House
Ohio
Ironton
the Sun
America
England
Senator Money
Mississippi
Leslie
Money
Rhode Island
Just From Georgia and Mississippi Rights Debate
A collection of comments on racial suffrage and education, contrasting southern rights with federal interference. Senator Money’s views gain northern support while southern editors warn against eroding local control. The piece notes coal tariff debates and political anecdotes from New York to St Louis, with cultural asides and poetic verses interspersed.
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Mississippi
Senator Money
Tacoma Ledger
Senator's Magazine
Africa
The Passing Throng And The Way Of The World
A mixed sheet piece recounts moral reflections on the world and folly, contrasting worldly greed with Christian peace. It recalls a circus parade encounter, editor banter, and local remarks about community figures, travel notes, and a police diary.
Postal Robbers Gang Tied Across States
Los Angeles October 13 police announce a nationwide post office theft ring. Five suspects were captured in Southern California on October 3 including William Buer and C J Melville with aliases. One leader, Joseph Rapley, escaped. A reward of 800 dollars is offered for all members in Coledo Ohio and others in Virginia and New England.
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United States
Los Angeles
Cal
William Buer
Joe Selderwand
Thomas Keegan
C. J. Melville
Morrissey
M. B. Vingon
California
Garg
Coledo
Ohio
Virgina
New England
Joseph Rapley
Eka Joe
Spirits and science in the afterlife letters debate
The letter page discusses whether spirits can communicate through speech or sight, citing vibratory theory, photographs, and the ether. It compares scientific ideas to spiritual claims, noting unresolved proof but arguing science offers credible parallels to spirit phenomena. The page also notes corrections over a political mislabeling and asks for authorship of a poem recited at a wedding anniversary.
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James W. Engileh
Anid
W. A. Oshorn
Byrd
First Methodist Church
Uke
Baltor
Kate Fraeworth
Kate
Liliah
Gotind
Moses
Dlias
Saul
Jesus
Cate
Earth
Jupiter
C.H. Ashford
Edgewood
Global unrest and trade notes cross the wires
Sparks From The Wires reports a mix of international and domestic items. It notes American financiers facing barriers in Mexican cigarette company mergers, the Butte editor J W Kelly surrendering after shooting Dr A A Caye, and ongoing Apache fears in Arizona despite federal assurances. It also covers Mexican war material moving to Yucatan, a funeral committee formation for Congressman Sheppard, Senator Hanna’s health, a bank cashiers suicide in West New Brighton, and US transport Logan bringing troops to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
J.W. Kelly
Butte Inter-Mountain
A. A. Caye
Henry L. West Appointed District Commissioner
Henry L. West, a longtime Washington Post journalist, is appointed by the president to serve on the District of Columbia’s board of commissioners, filling the vacancy left by the late John W. Ross. West is a prominent local newspaperman and Gridiron Club member, previously serving as club vice president.
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Washington
Henry L. West
District of Columbia
John W. Ross
West
Washington Post
Board of Commissioners
Gridiron Club
Court Hearing Delayed In Central of Georgia vs City
In a busy session Judge Lumpkin postponed the Central of Georgia Railroad suit against the city. The case, with motions and defaults, filled much of yesterday’s docket as hearings continued and arguments began on multiple claims. Gertrude Stegall, 14, sued Wiseberg Bros for injuries, aided by her father Norma Stegal, seeking damages of 1000 dollars for injuries from a laundering bonnet machine incident. The Kicklighter vs McCormick Harvesting Co. trial for 50000 damages nears conclusion with malicious prosecution claims, while recent court decisions discuss hospital negligence, unlicensed restaurant sales, accident insurance interpretations, pension increases, and related rulings.
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Central of Georgia Railroad
Jinige J. H
Central Road
Whitehall Street
Ompary
Pryor Street
Lumpkin
Mornig
Gertrude Stegall
Norma Stegal
Fosters Day
Wiseberg Bro
Warny Stegall
James
G Jenkins
J. Kickiiehter
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Kicklighter
Ohingon
Y. Lawrence Hospital
Franklin’ Common Pleas
Ohio
Tha
Ilegal
King’s Bench
Seattle
Alaska
Aetna Life Ing. Co
Fenston Department
William Moore
Flashes From The Cable News Pulse
Reuters style bulletin notes 34 000 francs raised for Zola statue in Paris. Belgrade reports Servian cabinet resignation. Marshall Field and Mrs Potter Palmer to sail Majestic from Liverpool Oct 15 to New York. Le Spot says Milton Henry and J Relff retain licenses. Navarro revolts at Monte Christo Santo Domingo. Honolulu to Fanning Island cable link proposed for mutual aid. Turks deny Russia Turkey Dar danelles pact rumors. Bulgaria blamed for weak frontier guard and cross border bands.
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Marshall Field
Potter Palmer
Majestic
Liverpool
New York
Paris
le Spot
Jockey Club
Milton Henry
J. Relff
Navarro
Monte Christo
Santo Dormingo
Haitien
Chaotic mock drill at arena stirs crowd and cavalry display
Fragmented report describes a Seventh cavalry practice drill at an arena with horses and riders amid noisy spectators. The piece references a parade, safety involvement by a fire department, and confusion over events with remarks about fame and exaggeration.
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Experien
Arena
Theorses
Saventh
Moffat
Fire Department
Surrou
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Covent Garden
W. C
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Pant Toe
Uncle Sam
Iesus
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Post
Dolliver
Tie
Jim Butler
Kerry Patch
St. Louis
Tim Sullivan
Andrew Carnegie
Servia
Odell
Mark Hanne
West Virginia
New York State
Horace Boles
Birdsall
Secretary Root
Philippines
Knox
Mr. Baer
Ouria
Icles
Brill
Soogs
Lfe
Hall
Snow
Abraham
Billville
Jim
Providence
New York Journal
Coal Trust
South Georgia
Louisville
Indianapolis
Watterson
Riley
Joyoua
Billy
Jesser
de Thousan
Alluser
Broad Atreet Bridge
Ernest Beecham
Donnie’ Batn
Smith Clayton
Pierpont Morgan
Smith
Morgan
J. L. Boyd
Birmingham
Peachtree
Mariette
Song of the Revoluion
Dawsonville
Indian Bureau
McDowell, Ariz
Mexican War Department
Yucatan
Vega
Lee
Speatter Henderson
Texas Representatives
House of Representatives
Sheppard
Hanna
Charles G. Dale
New York County National Bank
New Brighton
Dele
Logan
San Francisco
Manila
Nagasaki
Frederick Grant
Ninth
Cavalry
James Mackay
China
Pest
Great Britain
Marvel
Mazico
Enry L. West
Parle
Emire Zola
Vienna Neue Freie Presse
Belgrade
Servian
Honolulu
Fannin Island
Britigh
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Porte
Cad
Sateurday
Russia
Turkey
Dardanelles
Bulgaria
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