United States moves to world power status in Roosevelt era
The text surveys US imperial expansion after the Spanish American War, noting Monroe Doctrine origins and new duties in the Philippines. It quotes Roosevelt on America's rising role among nations, and questions long term wisdom of expansion while highlighting public debate. It also cites a funeral oration on democracy in death and mentions political appointments, taxes, and Coca Cola debates.
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Spain
United States
Great Family of Nations
Philippines
Roosevelt
December Goes Far as Weather Stays Fine in November
The month of December sees a continuation of unusually fine weather attributed to the unusually favorable November conditions. Officials note steady temperatures and clear skies, with expectations of mild trends continuing into the late year period.
Growth and finance push railroads beyond optimistic dreams
The article notes rapid expansion of business and capital in the United States. Railroads show stellar earnings with $338 million net for the year ending June 30 1897 and nearly $667 million in the last fiscal year per the Interstate Commerce Commission. It suggests state finances may remain balanced with a forthcoming legislature.
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American Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Census of World Slipper Crocheters Thought Provoking
The Augusta Chronicle muses that a census of all women worldwide who crochet slippers would yield surprising results. The casual columnist notes the skill and ubiquity of crocheting across communities.
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Augusta Viibronicle
Arbor Day Observance Called by Governor in Georgia
The governor proclaims Arbor Day in Georgia but few will observe it. In the north children have a holiday and plant thousands of trees. We voice concern over forest destruction by saw mill and turpentine operators and urge preservation.
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Georgia
Thomasville
Death of Minister Buck Impacts Georgia Republican Stand
The death of Minister Buck known as Bess Buck leaves Walter Johnson at the dead of the Georgia GOP. He will be consulted by the president in the distribution of federal patronage in Georgia.
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John N. Sums
John Togalla
Caases
Dives
Lazarus
Minister Buck
Bess Buck
Walter Johnson
Republican Party
Georgia
Georgia Democrats Seek Unity Ahead of 1904 Nomination
The Georgia Democratic press calls for party unity to prepare for the 1904 campaign with divisions between Bryan supporters and Cleveland adherents. It notes Mr. Cleveland seeks reunion without seeking the nomination and praises Thomas E. Watson as a leading Georgia figure who could rejoin the party, urging his return to public life.
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Free Silver
Cleveland
Georgia
Morning News
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Mr. Watson
Democratic Party
Senate cuts Solider's Home appropriation threaten inmates
The senate reduced the Soldier's Home funding to 10000 dollars per year for two years, risking keeping some veterans from the home. It costs about 120 dollars yearly to support each inmate, and trustees say the amount available would support fewer residents than before.
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Senate
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