Politics and race in a fragmented late 19th century world
A collection of editorial clippings covering Cuba cattle shipments, Florida yellow fever quarantine in Havana, promises to repeal beer taxes to win German votes, and assertions about the Chinese, U S awards at Paris, New York Democrats, Bryan’s tour, and speculative finance to lend to Europe. It notes Georgia bank progress, Lee immortalized in New York, reactions to Peking looting, a German civil code on marital rights, and editorials on McKinley’s presidency and black officials in Georgia and South Carolina, concluding with a murky political digitization of colored postmasters and party loyalty.
Negroes For High Federal Offices in Georgia 1900
Atlanta letter argues that President McKinley’s appointments of colored men to Georgia offices show fairness beyond race prejudice. It cites Lyons and other appointees, notes historical Georgia politics, and calls for unity and merit in public service while resisting racial demagogy. Rurs Bullock defends civil equality and Republican appointments for broader national harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
The
Sun
Alexander C. Lawton
Savannah
Lawton
A.R. Lawton
McKinley
Georgia
Gorgia
Lee
Wheeler
Col. Lawton
United States
National Republican Committee
Judson W. Lyons
Augusta
Bond
Lyons
Register of the Treasury
Washington
Henry M. Turner
Bibb County
Turner
Bryan
Ats
Republican Party
South Carolina
Colonel Lawton
Roosevelt
A Wife Says Mother’s Friend Eases Labor Pain
A letter claims Mother’s Friend helps every woman gain a strong body and clear intellect for childbirth. It relaxes muscles, relieves morning sickness and nervousness, and prepares the organs for a shorter, less painful labor. The Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta offers a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dan
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Blood and Nutrition Boost With Scott's Emulsion Ad
An advertisement extols the link between blood quality and vigor. It claims rich blood supports health and energy, while poor blood causes weakness. It promotes Scott's Emulsion and Liver Oil as back of the blood foods to revive vitality for men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Miles
Mt. Vernon
Scott
Decatur County Sheriff Sales and Notices Briefly Listed
Multiple Decatur County Georgia sheriff sales and official notices dated October 1900 announce property levies to satisfy city court and tax liens. Items include a brick storehouse in Bainbridge, a south half of lot 207 in a district, a Donalsonville city lot, and house and lot in Bainbridge, with administration and dissolution notices for local firms Golf & Co. and Russell & Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Decatur County
Georgia
Wnt
J. W. Patterson
Broad Street
Clark ‘Street
Flint Hiver
A. M. Scott
E. Harrell
Said
Bainbridge State Bank of
A. Harrell
L. F. Patriisos
Decatur
Maxwell
C. Pearce
F. M. Cox
Princ
D.C. Maxwell Security
L. F. Paitierson
Donalsonville
R. M. Blake
Superior Court
Said County
Thomas Chason
J. H. Boyett
W. C. Griffin
S. T. Morton
W Freeme
R.M. Blake
Court House
J. H. Powell
Washington Street
Campbell Street
Geo. ©. Smith
M. E. Nussbaum
H. Smart
D. McLauchlin
E. H. Smart
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Hoslife
C.D. Mathewson
Bristol
Waite
Dred c. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
6S Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
Rae
Perry Davis & Son
Flint River
Arior
M. Mack
W Papterson
Cuba
Florida
Havanna
New York
Mr. Bryan
Russia
Austria
Germany
Hall of Fame
Robert E. Lee
Temple of Fame
Helen Gould
Pekin
Bullock
South New York Sun
William McKinley
Rurus B. Bullock
Decatur Sheriff's Sale
Grorisa
L. F Patterson
Deccatur County
M. A. Moore
G R. Moore
G. R. Moore
G. R
G. R. Moores
T. B. Maxwell
Golf & Co
Attapulgus
Russell & Brown
Russell
Mr. Brown
Ben E. Russell
John M. Brown
What Is
Castoria
Anna &. Hant
Milldale
Conn
Lydia
Pinkham
Etten Flanna-Gan
Lydia E. Pinkham
People’s Bank of Bainbridge
Law of
W.S. Witham
John D. Harrell
I. G. Hartsfield
Dr. D. Chason
James A. Reid
Belcher, IL
Draper
J.P. Williams Company
General Commission Mercant
Bay Street
Kevin Stuck
Albert H. Russell
I. E. O'Neal
LAW
Jno
E. DonaLson
R. W. Firemine
Donalson & Fleming
Bainbridge, Georgia
Belcher Building
Will H. Krause
Bainbridge, Ga
Hawes & Hawes
Bower & Power
Alice
W. E. Rouse
WY. Berry
Hi Abridge
Broughton
Troupe and
Clay Streets
E. J. Morgan
D T. E. Morgan
Bruce's New Drug Store
Broughton and
South Broad Streets
S. J. Chesnut
J. D
Hicks
N.S. Perry
Optician
Witt
F. Thorrnton
Busness
J. D. Harrell
Aetna
Hartford
Jas. A.reid &Son
Alabama
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