Bryan’s Plain Talk On Imperialism And Liberty
William J. Bryan denounces Republican policy as plutocracy in 1900 campaign rhetoric, arguing for self government in Cuba and the Philippines, condemning imperialism, urging independence for Filipinos, warning of a large standing army and dangers to democracy, and proposing a 1900 platform path to peace.
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New National Banks Formed Across Southern States
Since January 1 southern states organized 85 national banks with total capital around 5.7 million dollars. Texas leads with 24 banks totaling about 900 thousand, followed by Kentucky eight banks at 1.97 million, Georgia four at 650 thousand, and Virginia seven at 250 thousand. Several states show smaller counts and caps, while Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Florida have none this year.
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Georgia
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Virginia
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Maryland
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South Carolina
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New Mexico
Ne Henks
Mississippi
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Louisiana
Florida
South
Washington special urges southern cotton mills rise
L G Sherer of Texas argues that building large cotton mills in the South will create fair wage jobs for Black workers, promote independence, and reduce dependence on saved freight. He contends southern cotton manufacture is economically logical, boosts planter incomes, lowers cotton goods prices, and provides idle southern labor with employment.
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Saya
Washington
L. G. Sherer
Texas
South
New England States
Old England
One Ceremony Unites Six Couples At Bristol Parsonage
Rev A H Burroughs opened his decor at the Bristol Tennessee parsonage for six couples from along the Virginia line. The group gathered before the altar in a single ceremony binding them in wedlock. Two other couples came on the same train seeking another parson.
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A. H. Burroughs
Bristol
Tenn
Virginia Line
Death mask of Gen. Lee found in Washington gallery
The Chicago Tribune reports the death mask of General Robert E. Lee has been located in the Corcoran Gallery in Washington. It was sought for ten years and had been lost sight of. Supposedly cast by Clark Mills during Lee presidency at Washington and Lee University in Virginia.
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Chicago Tribune
Robert E. Lee
Corcoran Art
Washington
Clark Mills
Gen. Lee
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Wealthiest federal judge Elmer B Adams valued at $506000
Elmer B Adams, presiding judge of the United States court for the eastern district of Missouri, is believed to be the nation’s wealthiest federal judge with an estimated fortune of $506000. He is described as a self made man and was appointed to the federal bench by President Cleveland in 1895.
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Cleveland
What a Wife-Murderer Wants in Atlanta Ga
James L. Baker of Atlanta under death sentence for murdering his wife last May seeks a pardon to preach the Gospel and engage in evangelistic work. Citizens of Atlanta plan to push at least a commutation of sentence to aid his ministry efforts.
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James L. Baker
Atlanta
Gen Zebulon York Dies at Natchez at 80
Gen Zebulon York died at his Natchez home from paralysis in his eighty first year. He was a native of a New England state who enlisted in the Confederate service and rose to brigadier general with the Fourteenth Louisiana brigade noted for distinction.
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Zebulon York
Natchez, Miss
New England
Louisiana
Shirt waist man finds welcome at St. Louis eatery
A St. Louis restaurant that previously refused service to the shirt waist man has now enacted a rule making him a welcome patron. The shift in policy signals a notable change in the establishment's guest eligibility and seating practices.
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St. Louis
Tennessee appoints new adjutant general for guard
Gov. McMillin names Col. W. W. Brandon of Dover as inspector general of the Tennessee National Guard and adjutant general to succeed Gen. H. Limb. Brandon’s appointment places a Dover officer in charge of the state guard’s administrative and operational duties.
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Gov. McMillin
Tennessee
Col. W. W. Brandon
Dover
Tennessee National Guard
Gen. H. ©. Limb
Louise Post Office Leads in Philly Business Scale
The Philadelphia Louise post office, employing 11 people, serves tenants in a building and handles three times as much business as its Mississippi counterpart.
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Louise Post Office
Philadelphia
Mississippi
Prominent Mississippi Man’s Son Killed by Rail Engine
Jones S. Hamilton Jr., 21, son of a leading Mississippi figure, was struck and killed by a railway engine in Jackson. The fatal accident occurred on a railway line near the city, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.
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Jones S. Hamilton, Jr
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Shock Caused Death by Own Action in Kentucky
James Murphy Mortis, a prominent farmer, killed himself at Pulton Kentucky with a shotgun after finding his child in spasms and believing it dead. Murdered by Her Nephew. Mrs Annie Brunton, widow 35, was murdered by her nephew Jesse Durham near Brandenburg Kentucky. Durham described as a former inmate.
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James Murphy Mortis
Pulton
Annie Brunton
Jesse Durham
Brandenburg
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