Georgia officers named for federal appointments
A batch of appointments to the regular army and staff came from the White House. The list includes Second Georgia, First Georgia, and Wheatley immunes, with five officers named for captains' commissions and several others under consideration. Georgia delegates push for more posts, noting merit and regional balance despite limited slots.
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Ington
Georgis
White House
Cleveland
Wil
Georgia
Kenan
Wheatly
Spence
Walter Corbett
Long
Clarke
Elbertown
Miller
Augusta
Dyer
Kim
Griffin
Davis
Unconstitutional Slant Seen in Anti-Scalper Law
A Florida court debate emerges over a proposed anti scalper law aimed at ticket brokers. Critics claim the measure is unconstitutional and could provoke a legal battle, while supporters argue it serves public interest. The special report notes strong objections and potential courtroom challenges.
Five Million Loss Placed on Brazos Flood Cotton
The Austin cotton exchange reports 200000 bales lost in the Brazos bottom due to flood, valuing the loss at 5 million dollars. They also note upland cotton will yield a much better crop this season, mitigating overall impact.
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Cotton Exchange
Austin
Tex
Brazos River
Brazos
Secretary Declines Damages for Miss Favre Over San Juan Blockade
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State replies to Ambassador Cambon that the United States naval authorities bore no negligence in the capture of the French steamer Olinde Rodriguez by the New Orleans during the San Juan blockade. He notes the Rodriguez was observed July 5, captured July 17, and released August 5, with dismissal possible precedent for similar claims.
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Washington
Secretary of State
Cambon
France
Ivan Favre
Olinde Rodriguez
New Orleans
San Juan
Miss Favre
Charleston
United States
Yosemite
Rodriguez
Mies Favre
Port Au Prince
Hay
Griggs
Atlantic
Havana
Georgia Wheat Growers Convened in Macon
The Georgia Wheat Growers Association held a large meeting in Macon at the Academy of Music with farmers from across the state. Speakers included Editor C. R. Pendleton and United States Senator Clay. Hon. Pope Brown presided and W. A. Davis welcomed attendees. Prizes for wheat yields were awarded, led by W. P. Walker for four acres and 147 bushels.
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Georgia Wheat Growers’ Association
Macon
Academy of Music
C. R. Pendleton
Georgia
United States
Clay
Pope Brown
Georgia Agricultural Society
W. A. Davis
Brown
Association
Theodore Ellis
McGee
South Carolina
Carolinas
W. D. H. Johnston
Holton
Johnston
Dudley M. Hughes
Hughes
Wheat Growers’ Association
Henry Horne
Horne
Harvey Jordan
Monticello
Agricultural Committee
House of Representatives
Macon Telegraph
W. P. Walker
Spalding County
M. E. Wilson
Jesse M. Tanner
Washington County
Walker
Wilson
Dc. R. Pendleton
J. B. Willis
Bibb
BR. G. Tomlin
Butler
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Quitman
Fatal Tenement Fire in Monroe Street
A blaze in a crowded Monroe Street tenement early Tuesday caused five deaths and smoke asphyxiation for eight others. Sixteen families lived in the building. The cause of the fire could not be determined from available reports.
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New York
Monroe Street
Wheeler Sails to Manila in Subordinate Role
General Joseph E. Wheeler leaves Washington by train through Chicago Omaha Denver and Salt Lake for San Francisco to sail for Manila on the 20th. He says he has no campaign plans and will await instructions from General Otis, stressing he goes to the Philippines in a completely subordinate capacity.
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Joseph E. Wheeler
Washington
Philippine Islands
Chicago
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Manila
Associated Press
Otia
Philippines
Two Cannon for Atlanta Ordered from Cuba
Washington dispatch reports that two brass cannons captured in Cuba were ordered to Atlanta and would be placed in the capitol grounds. Representative Livingston and Georgia senators had earlier sought more cannons, and Secretary Algér ordered regimental flags of the First Second and Third Georgia to be returned to Georgia for display in the state capitol.
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Georgia
Bacongressmen
Lewis
Livingston
Washington
Bartlett
Kenan
Win Kimbrough
Regular Army
Wylie
Wall Frank Curry
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Statehouse
Alger
Cuba
Capitol
Algér
State
Taylor Gets Nomination by Kentucky Republicans
The Kentucky Republican state convention at Lexington ratified the Deboe Taylor slate for governor with Taylor, Marshall, Powers, Pratt, Seay, and Day named to the ticket. Resolutions endorse trusts law enforcement, Cuba and Philippines policy, civil service, and a sound currency, while a dissatisfied Lexington-Louisville Negro contingent plans a separate ticket to attempt to defeat Taylor.
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Kentucky
John Marshall
Louisville
Caleb Powers
Knox County
Clinton J. Pratt
John 8.Ea
Bourbon County
Walter R. Day
Breathitt
J. W. Yerkes
Committee On
Republican Party of
Republican Party
McKinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
Lexington
Taylor
Govenor
Ex Senator Pugh Blasts Morgan Interview Over Bryan Nomination
Former Alabama Democrat Ex Senator Pugh credits Senator Morgan for sincerity but condemns Morgan's interview on the Bryan nomination. Pugh says he respects Morgan's convictions yet feels duty to the party and country requires opposition to the interview.
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Morgan
Bat
Pugh
Alabama
Senator Morgan
Bryan
Washington
Oforgan
Morgan for Harmony A Western interview on silver and party unity
A Washington special quotes Senator Morgan of Alabama advocating Democratic unity over silver policy. He favors free coinage but urges a nominee who will follow party instructions in Congress and support any resulting law, stressing pragmatism over extremism to win the presidency.
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Washington
Morgan
Alabama
Bryan
Democratic Party
East
North
South
Congress
Sach
Georgia Weekly Press association re-elects officers at Dublin meet
In Dublin on Wednesday the Georgia Weekly Press association re-elected President Walter S Coleman of the Cedartown Standard First Vice President James R Brown of The Newnan Herald Second Vice President McAlpin Thornton of The Hartwell Sun Secretary W A Shackelford of The Lexington Echo and Treasurer J W Anderson of The Covington Star Elberton was chosen as the next meeting site and members then traveled to Tybee Island where sessions closed and most attendees enjoyed the surf after a city tour guided by Pleasant A Stovall of The Savannah Press.
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Dublin
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Walter 8. Coleman
Cedartown Standard
James R. Brown
The
Newnan Herald
McAlpin Thornton
Hartwell Sun
W. A. Shackelford
Lexington Echo
J. W. Anderson
Covington Star
Elberton
Tybee Island
Tybee
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah Press
Otis Seeks 2600 Cavalry Horses for Philippines
A Washington dispatch reports General Otis requests 2,600 horses from the southern states to form a cavalry brigade for use after the rainy season in the Philippines. Secretary Alger plans careful selection of mounts, aiming for wiry, tough animals.
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Alger
Washington
Otis
Filipinos Reject Autonomy in Independence Speech
A copy of The Independencia in Manila reproduces Emilio Aguinaldo’s anniversary speech at Tarlac. He denounces autonomy as deceit, calls for steadfast independence, and criticizes McKinley’s policies while urging unity and three cheers for independence.
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Independencia
Manila
Aguinaldo
Tarlac
Tropics
Spain
Filipina
East
United States
America
Philippines
Democratic Party
McKinley
General Wheeler Seat Vacancy Topic Reemerges
A Birmingham dispatch to the Chattanooga Times notes renewed debate over declaring General Joseph Wheeler’s seat from the eighth district vacant. The Montgomery Journal first raised the question, fueling speculation that public opinion and the governor may aim to vacate the seat.
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General Wheeler
Congress
Chattanooga Times
Birmingham
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Philippine Islands
House of Representatives
Montgomery Journal
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Esident McKinley
Assee Special
Texas
Georgia Wheat Growers
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Goodby
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Morgan For “Harmony
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