Aerial crossing urged by Frenchman amid Atlantic voyage plan
The piece notes a French aviator's aim to cross the Atlantic in an air ship, contrasts the Constitution and Shamrock, reports heavy British losses in South Africa, and cites Kruger's warning that the war staggers humanity. It adds oil discovery suits in Texas, land values rising, Pekin indemnity outcomes, and U S per capita circulation surpassing prior gold standard promises.
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Kruger
Louisville
Courier-Journal
One Vote Decides Key 19th Century Decisions
The New York World notes close calls shaped history with one vote each. It cites Tilden’s presidential result 8 to 7 and Platt amendment 14 to 15, plus Porto Rico court ruling 5 to 4, stressing impact of narrow majorities on policy and economy.
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Porto Rico
Georgia Road Woes at Appling County Headline
Baxley News laments Georgia public road law and the poor condition of Appling County roads. Stumps, roots, holes, and unsafe bridges hinder travel. logs clog paths for months. deep sand prevents loading. Calls for reform and a statewide remedy.
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Baxley News
Appling
Georgia Leads in Early Sugar Industry Says Jackson Record
The Jackson Record notes that Georgia’s sugar industry was advanced before Louisiana. Commissioner Stevens reports lower counties doubled syrup production in recent years and that cane yields bring more money than cotton, with emphasis on crop uniformity and quality.
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Louisiana
Georgia
Stevens
Jackson
Supreme Court Insular Case Sparked Wide Debate
The Porto Rico decision triggers heated public and legal reaction. The Richmond Times argues the court merely interpreted the constitution as it applies to dependencies, while some readers fear loss of citizenship rights for island peoples.
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Warnings of History on Imperialism and Rights in the Islands
A historical reflection argues the Supreme Court need not grant ward rights in the islands, urging self‑government and cautioning that free nations cannot govern subject provinces. It cites Fronde on Rome and England, warning that imperial rule risks eroding liberty and constitutional integrity.
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New York Tongue-Tied Man Quip Draws Atlanta Jest
The Atlanta Journal quotes a witty New York remark about a man without a tongue who can talk, noting the jab would lack novelty if a woman were involved. The quip reflects the era’s sharper gender humor in urban press chatter.
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New York
Farmers and farm growth in the United States shows expansion
Census figures indicate 5.7 million farms under cultivation in 1900, up from 4.564 million in 1800, reflecting widespread agricultural expansion across the nation and shifts in land use and farming scale.
Taxation Without Representation On Island Ers
A brief political note laments taxation without representation as island residents who are close enough to be taxed are still too far to vote. The piece hints at republican party messaging on taxation and suffrage issues.
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Republican Party
Gate to heaven inscription at Cheshire church
A village church in Cheshire displays an inscription reading This is the gate to heaven over the side door. A posted notice beneath says This entrance closed during the summer months.
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Cheshire
Life of Mrs McKinley Cited by Marietta Journal
The Marietta Journal explains an unclear passage about why boys quit farming suggesting a proverb where one calf leads to a cow and a father, with scattered phrases about Mrs McKinley and life.
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Johnny
Cuba's constitution poured into the jug hints at foreign tutelage
The Atlanta Journal argues that American actions in Cuba resemble chaperonage once rejected by the U S and suggests France once had similar rights. the piece critiques foreign control over Cuba and questions the legitimacy of such tutelage.
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Atlanta Journal
Two Ocean Runners Hit by Mistakes in High Seas
Shamrock II and Constitution endured similar mishaps as their tall steel masts snapped in rough seas. Laweson's Independence, near Boston, sailed at a lively pace with her mast intact according to latest reports.
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Laweson
Boston
Court decision unity stressed in Times-Recorder column
The Americus Times-Recorder notes lawyers and experts agree the constitution follows the flag, but not necessarily the flag over the constitution. The piece reflects a unanimous sentiment on constitutional interpretation in relation to national symbols.
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Freud s warning on empire builders and constitutional risk
The historian Freud s argues that free nations cannot govern abstract provinces and must admit dependencies into their constitutions or risk the constitution collapsing from incompetence. The reflection, while historic, cautions current empire builders about overreach and internal strain.
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Poverty guides a steel leader to resilient success
Charles M. Sewab, president of United States Steel, argues that early poverty forged his character. He says the rich boy lacks a real stake in effort, while hardship teaches value, discipline, and growth, comparing his boyhood privations to a foundation no fortune can replace.
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United States Steel Corporation
Hell or Hades Debate Shakes United Brethren Creed
In Frederick Maryland the general quadrennial conference of the United Brethren splits over replacing hell with hades in the apostle’s creed. Critics say the shift weakens the exhortation and removes vivid fire from preaching while supporters cite etymology. The column weighs the impact on hymn writing and church zeal.
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Hades
Chicago Record—Herald
Professor Crook's vow sparks marriage offers in Chicago
A Northwestern University professor declares he has never touched liquor or kissed a woman and soon faces a town uproar. The next day he is inundated with marriage proposals via phone, telegraph, and letters from women and widows, prompting satirical commentary.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Sweet Potato Flour Plant Plans for National Expansion
H S Morris of Vineland, organizer of the American Flour Manufacturing Company, says the firm will build mills to produce flour from sweet potatoes not only in New Jersey but in all sweet potato growing regions. A plant with 100 barrels daily capacity would cost 15009 to 20000 dollars, selling flour at five dollars per barrel. The flour will blend with wheat rye and corn flours to preserve and enrich them and guard against mold. The movement may unlock the south’s large sweet potato crop potential.
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When Tam grow and feeling thine in the Washington Star
A poetic snippet from the Washington Star ponders how mood alters perception of the world and questions control over the universe, noting shifts with emotion from love to jealousy and the stars’ brightness in response.
New explosive Maximite could end naval warfare
Maximite, Hudson Maxim’s new explosive, was adopted after tests at Sandy Hook. The instrumented trials show armor piercing power beyond lyd dite, with claims it could revolutionize battleships and fortifications. Maxim predicts small torpedo craft replacing battleships if used in war.
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Administration plans no extra session says official
Official statements indicate the administration will not convene an additional session, noting current priorities and ongoing work in the legislature. The move implies focus on existing agenda items rather than expanding the session.
Constitution and Shamrock SL Disabled in Mishap
The Constitution and Shamrock SL have lost their tall steel masts and are disabled. The incident is noted as a mishap to be resolved before any race, with the Robbed, by the Umpire headline commenting on the Constitution’s role in the columns of respected papers.
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