Gate City of the South Exposition Opens September 18
Correspondence highlights Atlanta as the Empire State of the South with 110000 population, modern rail links, and a 105 day Cotton States and International Exposition opening September 18. Government support totals 200000 for a 65000 square foot building and twelve main pavilions showcasing Agriculture, Manufactures, Liberal Arts, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Georgia
Atlanta
Chicago
Congress
United States
Southern Railway
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Fair Grounds
Piedmont Park
Grand Aduitorium
Union
Aoa
Craig system in telegraphy and monopoly defense
In this series the Craig machine is defended against monopolies that fear cheap, fast telegraphy. The piece recalls Orton of Western Union scoffing at the duplex and quadruplex yet hints at the broader benefits, including lower rates and potential federal postal telegraph, while recounting Mackey lobbying attempts and congressional reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Western Union
Mackey Company
Ilica
Washington
House Committee
Mackey & Co
John Mackey
Sumner
Congress
Mackey
San Francisco Star
Dream of the Press exposes reform papers and goldbug clashes
A compendium of editorials and quotes from reform and pro goldbug papers across states. It critiques free silver stances, mentions Carnegie and Grover Cleveland, and reflects on labor conditions and church influence, with letters from readers including Wm C. Wincote of Charlotte and notes on the National Commission Agency in Geneva Alabama seeking subscriptions and advertising work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sousa
Innes
United States Marine Band
Fanciulli
Yender High
TEC
Reform
Kentucky Democrat
People’s
Kentucky
John Sherman
New York
Carnegie
Mississippi
Peoria
Ill
Tulare
Advance Courier
Coin
New York Central Railway
New York Central
Harvey
Southern Mercury
Benedict
Cleveland
Grover
Congress
Greenbacks
Mercury
England
United States
Missouri
Cy. Thompson
Wm C. Wincote
Geneva
Ala
Reform Press
Endorses Dr Thompson on Church and slavery stance
A Charlotte News writer endorses Dr Thompson’s view that the Church has long stood on the side of human slavery rather than liberty. He argues the Church neglects denouncing social evils and urges material reform, praising Thompson’s idea of the Church’s duty as just though outspoken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte News
Dr. Thompson
Cr. Thompson
Jesus
Thompson
Cy. Thompson
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Dream OF the Press
Henry Clay
Hardin
Chicago Express
Herron
California
Buzz Law
Charlotte, N.C
THE
National Commission Agency
Winder
Futftalo
Bills
Wild Wrest
AND
Congress OF Rough Riders OF the World
Peerless Assimblags
Cavalry of All Nations
Bufu
Brule
Sonx
Gheys
Arapahoe
Caucasus
Lancers
Petit Corps D'Armes
Buffalo
Sree Street
U. S. Journal of Medicine
W.h.peeke
W. H. Peeke
F. D
Cedar St
Progressive Farmer
Ramsey
Zeke Bilkins
Barnes Bros
Raleigh
N. C
W Worth
Alliance Business Agents
Istamp
King Mfg. Co
Lodge Weekly Publishing Co
Lodge
Odd Fellows
Fythias
Grand i Oo
Lodge Weekly Publishing Company
Buffalo Bill’s Cowboy Band
J. H. Bobbitt
Fayette
Ville
Market
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