The True Basis of Independence in 19th Century Politics
A critique of party loyalty and independence in US politics, arguing that parties exist to advance principled policies and that true citizens must resist factionalism. Citing Calhoun, Stephens, Bryan, and reformers like La Follette, the piece insists loyalty to core principles over partisan expediency, urging revived independent citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiship
Ember
State of Georgia
South
John C. Calhoun
Xander Stephens
Georgia
M J
Bryan
Aid
Nation
Maine
Kansas City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Republic
Cincinnati
Boss Cox
Ohio
la Follette
Wisconsin
Volk
Missouri
St. Louis
United States
Tillman and Roosevelt praised in defense of party principles
A historic defense of democratic ideals argues that citizens must judge parties by their fidelity to declared platforms and the founders' principles. It lauds Theodore Roosevelt and Benjamin Tillman for courage, urges loyalty to truth over faction, and condemns self interest overruling core convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aterest
Benjamin Tillman
South Carolina
Tillman
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Jefferson
Calhoun
Beef Trust House Cleaning Shows Empty Reform
The piece argues the beef packing industry used cosmetic changes to appear clean after government exposure. It notes reports of dirty conditions prompted by Starr inspections, public outrage, and a presidential message. It warns against temporary reforms and urges lasting action to curb old practices. Atlanta also welcomes native Algood A. Holmes, a Georgia technologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
Heveridge
Congress
Packera
Georgia Welcomes Home A Returning Georgia Son
The article honors a Georgia native who trained at S M school and Cornell University, son of Dr and Mrs J B Holmes. Now chief engineer of United States Brick Co in Reading PA, he has built a notable career with influential roles in major firms. He returns to Georgia with a Pennsylvania daughter as a bride, symbolizing unity of the sections and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Stones From a Glass House and a Murky Chronicle
A voice questions a Chicago Chronicle claim about a homicide case in Cook County and rebukes the paper for northern bias. The piece laments a man facing twenty years in prison after leaving his sunny home for a harsh northern climate and critiques regional attitudes, with sarcasm about Mason and Dixon line divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Criminal Court
Dixon
Mason and Dixon
John Walsh
Chicago Chronicle
Driftwood
Chronicle
Times
Cato
Carthage
Chicago
Chicago crime and London Lane t pull the nation's gaze
The piece contrasts Chicago crime reports with Chicago Chronicle remarks and a London Lancet warning about licking postage stamps. It notes a Chinaman's assault, a daylight attack on a woman, and a light sentence of $85, criticizing crime consequences in Chicago. It also jokes about John Paul Jones stamps and graft in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitechapel
Paris
Chicago
Newgate
Windy City
South
Chronicle
Othears
Juliet
Sodom
Chicago Chronicle
London Lancet
John Paul Jones
Understanding Beyond the Well and the World
A reader letter contemplates intellect and imagination, contrasting a German horse arithmetic feat with a Chinese frog whose well knowledge grows into broader vision. It muses on human limits, faith, and hope, urging peace and divine guidance as life improves beyond current strife. Andrew McConnell signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
China
London
Gaveriana
Christ
Andrew M. McConnell
Interchangeable Mileage Book Proposal by Travelers’ Protective Assoc
W Myatt of Atlanta Georgia writes to thank the press for supporting an interchangeable mileage book plan. He favors a 3 000 mile or 2 000 mile book offered at 1 to 2 cents per mile for excursion trips. Railroads were to test 1 book by a set date with limited uptake. He urges Georgia newspapers to back the effort and notes potential rate structures and business implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers’ Protective Association
Kia
Wale
Presse of
Georgia
W. Myatt
Atlanta
Georgian Full-Hedged Man's Step Paper Digs Inensky
Porter Hale endorses and critiques leadership while praising the Georgian as a full fledged daily paper from the South. The unsigned letter thanks Jet Davis and Commander James Dunwoodle, noting potential misreadings and expressing confidence in the paper and its editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Hale
The
Geogian
Polas
South
Jet Davisa- Broom
D. Bulloch
James Dunwoodle
The Great White Crop No 1
The article discusses long standing attempts to revive cotton cultivation in Africa, referencing colonial and industrial interests, irrigation, and labor practices. It critiques reliance on British associations and American fabrics while describing historical attempts, varieties, and regional conditions affecting cotton growth and price margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Ufe
Zululand
Baalpeen
Beitish
British Association
Amertrabel
Reorganizing the Atlanta Horticultural Society
A letter from Samuel Hape of Hapeville Georgia discusses reviving the old Atlanta Horticultural Society and notes the past good work. It reflects on community horticulture efforts, asks for input, and includes queries about large existential questions attributed to Dr Torrey and a Madison Georgia reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Horticultural Society
Atlanta Horticural Society
Samuel Hape
Hapeville
This Date In History Highlights Key Events Across Years
A compact list traces notable moments from 1329 Robert Bruce to 1805 Norway dissolving its union with Sweden, noting monarchs, political shifts, battles, and prominent deaths and births such as 1770 Earl of Liverpool, 1855 Sebastopol Mamelon capture, and 1893 Edwin Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
Scotland
Earl of
Liverpool
Mintet TV
Richard Henry Lee
John Adams
Luxemburg
Frederick William
Hosea Ballou
Sebastopol
Morgan
Kentucky
Johnson
Canada
Lancashex
Ion i Terglanas
Eddwin Booth
Muley Hassan
Morocco
Augustin Daly
Norway
Sweden
Georgians in Gotham Visitants List Names From Atlanta and Savannah
Private Leased Wire reports visitors in New York from Georgia with multiple named individuals from Atlanta including J. R. Castrelanos H. Hale M. Rogers E. Andrews J. Costiemos YF Engram and J. T. Wimbish among others. Savannah mentions C. H. Stony Jr M. Gordon. Paris note references Jeanre c Knowles and Miss Jennie English of Atlanta at The New York Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New
Atlanta
Alexander
Miss Alexander
J. R. Castrelanos
H. Hale
M. Rogers
E. K. van Winkle
E. Andrews
H. Bicker J. Costiemos
YF Engram
G. Ceters
LW. Druid
M. ©. Harden
J. T. Wimbish
Augusta Sr. Farrell
Savannah
C. H. Stony, Jr
M. Gordon
Paris
Jeanre c
Knowles
Jennie English
Marapens
New York Herald Today
The Prospective Primary and Georgia’s Democracy
Archibald Smith of Roswell argues against binding party bosses in the upcoming primary. He recalls voting for Governor Gordon amid past party upheavals, rejects forced loyalties, and pleads that the state serve the people, not the party masters. He asks white Georgia voters to refuse subservience to executive committee rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gordon
Bullock
Jose
Ros Ate
Democratic Party
South
Cearentice
Executive Committee
Georgia
Archibald Smith
Roswell
Lanier Named Mockingbird Sparks Editor Debate
A reader replies to Mr. Ed wards Macon arguing against renaming the mockingbird to Lanier. He contends Sidney Lanier should not be reduced to a bird’s name, praising Lanier’s poetry and invoking biblical imagery while cautioning against trivializing his legacy. The letter muses on music, poetry, and memory, ending with a hopeful note on broader cultural recognition.
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Lanier
Edewards
Macon
Sidney Lawler
Adar
Adam
Sidney Lanier
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Arecnar Aes Bride
Algood A. Holmes
Ome
Technological
Blindman
D. Preston Parr
Toston
Rock Africa
Preston Pani
Hell
Torrey
Madison, Ga
Gotham
Pole
Peeraton
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