Light on the Dark Continent lecture sparks debate on African civilization
S A Verner spoke at a General Presbyterian circle on Light on the Dark Continent, arguing that white domination in Africa is irreversible and critiquing African evangelization efforts. He described Africa’s geography, flora, and supposed native traits, contrasting civilization progress with colonial control, and warned against black-Me nationalist uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Verner
Nebo
South Afraid
Presbyterian Cireir
Africa
Vorner
Verner
Livingston
Congo
Afien
Varner
Fia
Mand Dharbey
Enid
Convict Labor and Prison Reform Debate Urges State Plan
A long letter advocates reducing convict numbers and organizing state farms to grow crops and raise livestock with convict labor under state control. It proposes one man to manage large tracts, road construction, and farm tasks, arguing benefits to counties and statewide economy while criticizing private hiring and lingering prison costs. The piece ties into broader reform goals and urges voters to back representatives who support these policies.
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W. Cones
Stata
Vocontat Xbribes
Lusinon
Buain
Cote Ton Avon
Paniten Bay
Inva
Youda
Hosetila
We Want Good Roads and Road Bond Plans
By May 20, 1899, Cincinnati financiers visited Charlotte seeking bonds from North Carolina towns and counties for road improvements. The piece cites many locales and notes a statewide push to issue bonds, plus recommendations on road construction methods and the need for durable macadamized roads over dirt.
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Cuantornn
Cincinnati
Charlotte
Hever Ao
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
Union
Rockingham
Cabarrus
Caldwell
Iflifnx
Moore
Iredell
Murfreesboro
Tincolton
Mt. Franklin
Monroe
Kayotteville
Lexington
Asheville
High Point
Highlands
Sanford
Elizabeth City
Thorn
Anderson County
Snolgrove
Anderson
Bishop Key Named to Preside Over Conference Assembly
Fragmented text outlines arrival and welcome for Bishop Key, with ceremonial sentences about honorary roles, meetings, and exhibitions. Mentions Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Southarn Chinati in Advountos Himltiating oxionsinatiin. Dense garbled OCR yields limited clear facts about an event with a public reception and diplomacy notes.
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South Gare
Donoph S
Bean
Oranjebuoy
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Dr. Chi Brigg Elevated in Episcopal Church Bishop's Charge
Dr. Chi AL Brigg, former NR minister ousted from the Presbyterian church for his Bible views, receives a ceremonial entrance at the episcopal church from Bishop Potter. The note praises Brigg for taking up church duties while discussing biblical authorship and theological controversy.
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Chi. AL Brigg
Roubuto- NR
Ondainton
Peinat
Episcopal Church
Sanday
Potter
Cremonion
Rtanton Street
New York
Brigge
Early 1900s tire reform debate and road safety impact
The article discusses narrow tires versus iron or steel rims and their effect on road wear. It notes California and New York or Missouri style laws enforcing tire width, with three year lead times to comply. It mentions the broader issue of tire width, road protection, and potential adoption by other states.
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Ronda
Larely
California
Staten
Southern Prosperity and Protective Tariff Debate Editorial
An American Economy editorial defends high protective tariffs as essential to prosperity and labor wages, urging Southern states to pursue manufacturing and industrial growth. It cites Greenfield Tennessee's commercial club and anticipates a end to the Solid South's support for free trade as industry spreads from the North to the South.
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New York
Wook
South
Greenfield
Tennessee
Bishops Exonerate Church in War Claim Debate
At the May meeting of the Bishops and the Book Committee of the Southern Morbidat church at Niawh vill they declared the church is not responsible for the war claim. The court judged Barbee and Sraith acted properly in paying eight per cent to Htahlman and misleading the county.
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Niawhvill
Benate
Nook
Barbee J
Sraith
Htahlman
Paris and Chicago social clashes echo a royal rebuke
A chaotic mix of sensational notes from Paris to Chicago recounts Princess Taranta’s chilly reception of Mrs. Palmer, a Parisian banquet snub, and a boastful rebuke amid talk of American social etiquette. The piece ties in political chatter, medical ads, and local industry mentions, framing a period tone of gossip and public notices.
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Chicago
United States
Patino House
Mia
Potter Palmer
Galalio
Mya
Palnar
Palmer
Averybody
Paris
Malalie
Palmara Tesaptiga
Amosade
Atlanta Journal
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Phillips Verner
Atlanta
Afriga
Atria
Dat
Porto
Albania
Afvion
Atlunin
Reyware
Olutmenta
Wemaren Y
Amul Md
Vol, Chonny & Go
Volady, O
Contol
Mercury
Iris
Toledo
Chanay & Ge
Farmars' Institutes
Previdant Shutzog
Chimon
Thas Mane
Eirontar
Lucality
Bratet
Ie Holt
Gites Nike
Clonman College
Collinge Institute
Henry
Honda
Zollin
Agriand
Suwon
Saya
Nocard
Hnd
Ant
Alfort
Duy Losius
War Department
Spain
Iron
Viall
Vermont
S.C
State of
New York State
L.A. W
Walter, Jenkins
Ohio
Hutte Falo
New Yorke
Ronda Ik
Jose
Dacklaw
Plucid Ronda Ik
Tibols County
Ned Tikely
Vonda
Harwen
Yoo Fonds
Abbott Bnnwett
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
Walaome
Bishop Key
Walford
de Gow
Tyad
Salivio
Moniliy
Adilvons
Cobian
Suiinio
Conanrie Bly
Fener Yoru
Tomate Troublon
Simons
Cholania
Seongthwen
Ayer
M. A. Simmane
Admiral Dewey
Dr. M. A
Daniel Boone's
Daniel Boone
Ile
Neareli
Louinville
Hoone
Yidion
Tava
Mrs. Patinar
Nostad
Colwmbia
Sistye
Thom
Nina
Thor
Dannary
BK. R. Woibovt
Snl Ab
Hota Thorror
Mona
Ube
Ark ‘Che
Tiearingstown
Salle
Bimmons Byung Win
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