Georgia Echoes on Politics and Public Life
In Atlanta and Savannah reports touch on state politics and public figures. Town to serve one month in the senate. reform efforts in New York and Cuba accord mixed results. Sava nnah awaits 28 feet of water. Arbor Day largely unobserved. Captain Carter to wear stripes five years at Fort Leavenworth.
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Carter
Fort Leavenworth
Georgia
Thomas County
Court of Ordinary
Thoms County
Thom«svile
Mcswains
Colton Avenue
Serms
David Felias
Sarc Levy Heirs
R. H. Blood
Maurice R. Blood
Menor
J S. Montgomery
Thomas Country
Court ‘of Ordinary
Prblic
Said
Boston
Said County
Mery F. Foy
Jefferson Street
Norton Street
P. S. Foy
W. M. Jones
J. ©. Stanaland
Foy
John Culpepper
Atlanta marches with Ven ice lineage claim in proud note
The piece asserts Atlanta as a direct descendant of the Doges of Venice and vows it will endure. It also notes Galveston, Texas, rising from ruins to reclaim prominence as a major shipping port.
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Atlanta
Venice
Galveston
Texas
Government crop report shows lower cotton prices
Government bureau reports cotton price slump following a crop estimate of 25,034,734 acres and a yield of 10,100,000 units. The lower forecast affects market expectations and producer incomes.
Atlanta Legislature Heads Toward Final Weekend Curtain
Three more days remain as the legislative circus winds down in Atlanta. The curtain falls Saturday night signaling the end of the session before lawmakers shutter for winter quarters.
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Legislative Circus
Atlanta
Literacy Rates Among Georgia Penitentiary Inmates
The report notes 78 women among inmates in Georgia state penitentiary with 75 Black and 3 White. Of 2,258 convicts 48 percent can read and write 6 percent can read only and 46 percent can neither read nor write.
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Georgia, State Penitentiary
Dod
Meat trust to gather at least 30 million in spoilage
The Philadelphia Record notes an estimated increase in meat spoilage totaling not less than 30 million dollars within a year. It argues most losses affect the working man’s dinner bucket and calls for action.
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Meat Trust
Philadelphia Record
Valdosta Presses Forward for State Fair Return
Valdosta appears set to pursue another bid at the state fair next year. The town believes it is entitled to another chance after a limited showing last year.
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Valdosta
Civilian Reform Promises Peace as Century Opens
The Constitution declares the 20th century begins at midnight on December 31 and hopes the statement will not be contradicted or reopen the virulent debate that raged nationwide a year ago.
Forsyth Couple Robt L Berner Weds Miss Napier
The marriage of Hon. Robt. L. Berner of Forsyth to Miss Clif ford Napier of Forsyth pleases state friends. Berner is regarded as one of Georgia’s ablest men and his wife is described as a bright addition.
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Robt. L. Berner
Forsyth
Clifford Napier
Berner
Rob. Berner
Georgia
Ture
Bob
Reorganizing the Democratic Party and Bryan’s Plot
Henry Watterson critiques Mr Bryan and a 1904 party reorganization. He argues Bryan may seek a new crusade aligned with Kansas City platform ideas while warning against reviving secessionist rhetoric. The piece reflects on political strategy, leadership, and the forces shaping the party amid crisis.
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Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
United States
Union
Lee
Beauregard
Johnston
Webster
Clay
Blaine
Jess
Hancock
Seymour
Gresley
Harrison
McKinley
Bis
Indianapolis
Bevan
Mrs Dunham files divorce suit against Major Dunham
Mrs Dunham wife of Major Bradford Dunham former general superintendent of the Plant System files a bill for divorce in Chatham superior court. The plaintiff's attorney refuses to reveal the grounds cited in the case.
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Dunham
Bradford Dunham
Chatham Superior Court
Brewers Tax Break Sparks Political Debate
Opinion column denounces a $10 million cut in the war tax on beer. Claims breweries funded the Republican campaign and now receive repayment through tax relief while politicians repay donors with national funds, calling it a shameful political bargain and warning voters.
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Snuch
Chicago Record
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
the Treasury
Congress
Henderson
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Republican Campaign Fund
National Treasury
Value of cotton seed rises to equal cotton lint
The Morning News notes cotton seed now yields growing value through new uses. Seed oil and meal already profit, hulls now used to make paper, with mills planned in the South. If successful, seed value may nearly match lint's worth.
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South
House Passes Soldiers' Home Bill in Georgia
The Georgia House of Representatives endorses the passage of a bill to accept a Soldiers' Home. The move is welcomed as timely and will provide a resting place for some veterans, despite earlier delays.
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Georgia House of Representatives
Anarchist Meeting in New York Seethes with Threats
A speaker at a New York anarchist gathering this week threatened to assassinate the president and the remark was cheered. Attendees voiced extreme views including hanging lamp posts with pestiferous creatures.
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New York
Grand Jury Reports Roads and Jail Conditions in 1900
The fall term 1900 grand jury finds county treasurer and auditor books neatly kept. Road defects noted on Groomsford, Thomasville Monticello, and Reedy Creek bridging needs. Aucilla bridge flooring, and potential neglect of district commissioners urged if not addressed by spring term. Also examines poor house and jail conditions with recommendations for repairs and better inmate separation.
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Grand Jury
J F. Pittman
T. W. Carter
S.G. Covington
Groomsford
Thomasville
Monticello
Dekle
Pavo
Boston
Reedy Creek
Aucilla
J. A.thomas
M. A. Reaves
J E. Stephens
Consumption and Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Remedy
Old advertisement explains consumption as lung destruction by a germ and promotes Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as nourishment and germ killer. It urges starting with small doses, claims appetite and strength return, and invites free samples before buying 50c and 1.00 bottles from Scott & Bowne New York.
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Scott
Georgia cane syrup rising in state production and exports
Georgia cane syrup gains in popularity with rising production in many counties. The Atlanta Journal notes it is superior to New Orleans syrup and maple syrup, with exports expanding and foreign buyers becoming admirers. The piece blends domestic industry praise with a literary quotation from Harpers Bazaar.
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Georgia &Rrep
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
County officials appointed in Thomas County Georgia
The court fills vacancies and reappoints several officials. D. T. Forrest dies, J. B. Wight is reappointed County School Commissioner, Dri t. P. McElrath and W.2H. Geiger are named Notary Public and ex officio Justices of the Peace for their districts. Judge Hansel secures Judge Candler for court service. Solicitor Thomas praised for efficient service. General presentments ordered printed in weekly papers. Court adjourned October term 1900.
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D. T. Forrest
J. B Wight
Dri T. P. McElrath
Geiger
Thomas County
Georgia
Hansel
Candler
Thomas
J. Tachipepper
Foreman
Remuc
B. A. Alderman
M.A. Reeves
J. B. Chi
J.T. Groover
A. W. Ivy
Thomas Superior Court
Iana
Board of Education
M. A. Fleetwood
W M. Linson
Court of Ordinary
Montgomery
Jane Akridge
A. W. Akridge
Thomas Counts
J . Montgomery
Dee
C. H. Carson
J N. Carson
Montgomery, Ordinary
J. B. F. Dixon
J. S. Montgomery
Georgia Outstrips Ohio in Population Gain
The article notes Georgia has risen faster in population than Ohio over ten years. Ohio gained 482,229 people, a 132 percent increase, while Georgia added 378,978, about 206 percent. The piece calls Georgia’s rise among the South’s fastest after Texas, with Alabama and Florida mentioned in context.
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Georgia
Ohio
South
Texas
Alabama
Florida
Wam
E. Curtis
Methodist preachers aged out in South Georgia Conference
Time wears on Methodist clergy in the South Georgia Conference as several superannuated ministers are listed at the Cithbert conference. Names include D. R. McWilliams Childs W. H. Thomas T. B. Lanier and others.
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Cithbert
D. R. McWilliams
A. ‘Childs
W. H. Thomas
T. B. Lanier
W. S. Ba«dh
J. M. Austin
L. B Payne
Ww. i McMichael
J. R. Owen
P. C. Harris
W. C. Brewton
P. S. Twitty
J. W. Hinton
D. F. Riley
A. M. Wynn
C. A. Moore
C. D.adams
Rumor Links Pallman Widow to New York Artist
The Morning News reports a society rumor that Mrs. George M. Pallman widow of a palace car magnate may wed a New York artist at Mr. Barry's home. Barry is 40. Pallman is 60 and has married children.
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LA Chicago Society
Morning News
George M. Pallman
Palace
New York
Barry
Gifts and bargaining as couples plan for Abriat mas
Couples trade ideas for holiday gifts with wives likely choosing a new parlor carpet or an eight piece china dinner set as practical compromises for Abriat mas.
Wit and whiskers: curious aphorisms from the New York Press
A collection of witty sayings on women and men from the New York Press. The quips mock male pride and female ignorance with humorous social observations. The lines play on stereotypes about widowhood, babies, sneezing, and gender roles.
Love and romance through hesitant paths and bold vows
A reflective piece on love and gender views. It contrasts a man's theoretical idea of women with a woman's intuitive sense of men. It suggests escapes, revenge through gossip, and bravery in marriage after hearing a strict habit.
Suffering of the Poor Sparks Religious Critique
A discussion cites Rev Hold erby on compassion for the poor and spiritual growth. A Harlem Life item notes a social clash over Count Parchesi and wife. A Georgia editor laments envy of others happiness amid coverage of 'Happy Days'.
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Count Parchesi
Gen John B Gordon deemed famous as soldier or statesman
The New York Sun questions whether Gen. John B. Gordon is best remembered for his military service, political leadership, or oratory prowess, weighing his multiple public roles.
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Yne
New York Sun
John B. Gordon
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tabs Ad
If you would have an appetite like a bear and 2 relish for your meals take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tabs. They correct disorders of the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free, drug store RB Thomas's Jr.
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Chamberlain
Thomas’s Jr
Pension reform debate in Georgia legislature prompts pensions misuse concerns
The Macon Telegraph notes strong legislative sentiment to overhaul pension methods. It highlights suspected abuses by officials passing papers for votes and pensions to the wealthy. It cites Hull bill proposing an army cost of 113 million plus 145 million for pensions, surpassing German and French standing forces. It also mentions a Georgia political rumor about Fiend u Bignon deserting Steve Clay for Candler, likely unfounded.
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Macon Telegraph
Augusta Chronicle
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Ille, GA
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Cuba
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Hoarper
John
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New York Press
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Tam
Roe Lee
Parker
Lic
Mitchell
Thomasville, GA
Fiem du Bignon
Steve Clay
Whitefield & Co
Wabash Avenue
R. Thomas, Jr
G .Or8gia
M. A Fleetwood
Perznent
M. A. Bower
Court of Orinary
Montgomery, Ordioury
Freewood
J. W. Lee
Exid County
J.S Montgomery
Sain County
Sheldon Swift
W. Swift
Sherif
Thomas Couty
Thomas Conny
Rurses
Cagsady
W. M. Smith
Justice Court
G. M
J. L. Linton
R. P. Doss
Guardian Sale
Ghorgia
M A. Fleetwood
Mary Donaldson
W .H. Rockwell
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Saran
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H. Rockwell
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Jordon McRee
J.S. Montgomery
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