South Educating the Negro and Southern Prosperity
A long discussion on the South funding education for Black students, comparing northern and southern tax burdens, citing Georgia figures from Houston County with white and Black student populations, and noting Southern industrial prospects, sugar cane expansion in Florida and Georgia, and promises of prosperity through investment and improved farming, roads, schools, and rural life.
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South
Macon Telegraph
Georgia
Telegraph
Houston County
Macon
Rampolla Aims to Compel U S Envoy Over Vatican Rift
In Rome June 14 Cardinal Rampolla allegedly seeks to pressure President McKinley to send an official envoy to the Vatican to resolve religious questions. The piece notes repeated Vatican efforts to compel U S action have failed and argues the United States can settle religious issues without Rome.
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Rome
Rampolla
McKinsey
Vatican
United States
Man Refused Marriage Court Case Stirring Albany Talk
Albany Herald cites a tale of Richard W. Poole who courted Mary A. Pearsall of Ocean Side L I for 92 years without proposing. Pearsall seeks $15,000 claiming damages for the long courtship and associated expenses.
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Richard W. Poole
Mary A. _ Pearsall
Ocean Site
L. I
Richard
Albany Herald
Large annual minting of bronze cents at U S Mint
The United States Mint coined 66 838 700 bronze cents last year, the largest twelve month total yet. Mintages have varied greatly, from 35 million in 1895 to 49 million in 1898, with few coins presented for redemption at the Treasury. questions about their ultimate fate parallel those about pins.
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United States
Treasury
Grover Cleveland Urges Frugality in Letter
In a recent letter to the Saturday Evening Post Ex President Grover Cleveland warns that extravagance should be unlearned and economy restored. He urges citizens to demand from their representatives a watchful care of the general welfare and a stern resistance to self interest.
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Grover
Cleveland
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia Franchise Grabbers In Politics
The Philadelphia common council has given away street franchises to political pets at no charge. John Wannamaker offered to pay 2,500,000 dollars, highlighting how Tammany style boodling in New York pales beside Philadelphia’s franchise grab.
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New York
Philadelphia
Common Council
John Wannamaker
Five Black Men Hanged in Georgia Crime Case
Five negroes were hung from the same gallows at Sylvania Georgia on Friday for the murder of two white men who were attempting to arrest them. The incident follows a punitive sentence amid racial tensions. A Missouri man paid a $15 fine for kissing a pair of poutings lips, saying the amount was worth it. Joe Terrell downplays gains from the Park case.
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Sylvania
Dogro
Missouri
Parke case hinges on 1877 constitution language
The supreme court based its decision on constitutional text declaring that proceeds from the sale of railroads and other state property shall be applied to the state's bonded debt and not used for any other purpose while debt exists.
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Supreme Court
Parke
Atlantic
Macon
Brunsewick
General Assembly
Wheat Boom Predicted Lets All Have Biscuits
An immense wheat crop is predicted and the report suggests plenty of flour and baked goods for everyone. The forecast highlights abundant harvest potential and the prospect of cheaper staples for households.
Shirt Waist Man and Summer Girl Set Early Day Appearance
The shirt waist man and the summer girl are booked to appear at an early day, with promoters stating plans and expectations for the event.
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Shirt Waist Man
Mrs McKinley Bulletin Discontinued As Condition Improves
Bulletin about Mrs. McKinley has been discontinued with reports she is steadily improving. No further updates are expected at this time.
After McKinley's Out, Other Figures Rise in 1896 Race
The reference notes McKinley exits the bid for a third term and highlights other politicians gaining momentum as potential successors emerge in the national contest.
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McKinley
Hoke Smith Speech at Philadelphia Convention
Hoke Smith delivered a great speech on southern resources at the Philadelphia convention. The text notes floods in lands and newspapers filled with spring poetry as a double affliction.
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Hoke Smith
Philadelphia
Spain and United States Grow Closer in Trade Talks
The report notes closer relations between Spain and the United States as trade grows, with activity described as notably cordial and extensive. It highlights increased exchange and cooperation between the two nations in recent months.
Grass Among The Crops Sparks Farmer Worry
Farmers report unexpected green blades regrowing where none existed, signaling possible drought stress or soil changes. The appearance of three small grasses raises concerns about past land use and future yields.
Kitchener Presses Boer Resistance as Boers Strike Back
The article notes continued British actions against the Boers in Kitchener’s campaign while Boer forces counterattack when opportunities arise. It also mentions Savannah Georgia’s state fair receiving broad support, a Chicago statistician’s forecast of global population density in 350 years, and Col. Wan Hemphill of the Atlanta Constitution as president of the Southern Association.
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Savannah
Georgia
Chicago
Col
Wan. Hemphill
Atelanta Constitution
Southern Association
Inching toward Cuba as Piatt amendment cited
The Philadelphia Record notes Cuba’s Havana convention acceptance of the Piatt amendment may allow longer American troop presence. It argues that once a native government forms and stability is proven, removal could again be delayed, potentially for years.
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Philadelphia Record
Cuba
Havana
Congress
Flagler Files for Divorce in Florida Claim
Mr Flagler has filed for divorce in Florida. His wife is described as hopelessly insane. The text notes a Florida law declaring hopeless insanity a ground for divorce and suggests it was enacted for Mr Flagler's benefit. The article credits Flagler with many contributions to Florida and implies state gratitude.
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Flagler
Florida
Governor Caudier Guards State Credit
Governor Caudier is trusted to protect the state’s credit and financial standing. The reference emphasizes strong fiscal stewardship and reliability in safeguarding public funds and obligations.
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Caudier
Crank’s tall tale echoes grim newsroom chatter
A caller quips about a man swallowing a two foot rule and dying by inches. A doctor counters with a patient who swallowed a thermometer and died by degrees. Bystanders compare to swallowing a pistol, or a quart of applejack, dying in good spirits.
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Pehaw
Plant System melon crop faces heavy shortfall in Georgia
Division Superintendent Kirkland of the Plant System reports melons and cantaloupes are down at least fifty percent along the line. He estimates no more than 125 carloads of cantaloupes will be raised for shipment this year and the melon crop is similarly short. Conditions between Thomasville and Albany are described as distressing with badly washed ground and greatly damaged crops. Valdosta Times.
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Kirkland
Thomasville
Albany
Valdosta
It was only a flower a heart broken boast
A poem fragment by Lillian Robinson laments a fragile love that ends quickly. The speaker mourns a white flower and a heart broken as vows are spoken, reflecting on how easily tender things are discarded and left dead.
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Lillian Robinson
Miss Flagler's Tragic Penance and Marriage in Washington
Five years ago Miss Margaret Flagler daughter of a brigadier general killed a colored boy stealing fruit in her yard in Washington. She served one hour in jail and paid a $500 fine then fled to Canada to serve five years penance. In Cape Breton she met a young doctor and they fell in love. After completing her self imposed sentence she married the doctor in Washington on Wednesday News.
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Margaret Flagler
Washington
Canada
Cape Breton
Georgia Orchard Practices And Cane Sweets Sell South
Peach packing methods in Georgia orchards are detailed with grading by expert packers, carrier sizes, and canning as a preservation path. Sugar cane viability in Georgia rises with skilled management, regional cases, and planned sugar station support across Southern agriculture.
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Georgia
United States
North
American Agriculturist
Springfield
Mass
New York
Chicago
W. G. Johnson
J. H. Hale
Florida
Messrs
Rumph
Stubbs
Gober and Miller
Florida Experiment Station
Lake City
South Georgia
Savannah
Brunswick
Anecdotes and thoughts from various figures across eras
A collage of quotes on judgment, theater, law, industrial education and science. Notables include Henry J Byron on plays and a Mason anecdote about where to begin study. Robert Ogden advocates industrial education in the South, plus a note on boiling point and steam cooling.
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Jeremiah Mason
New Hampshire
Mason
San Francisco
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Southern’ Industrial ‘Association
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Joe Terrell
Spain
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SWIFT
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Macon Chamber of Commerce
O. B. Stevens
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Suloman
Knoen
Robert Ogden
Morning News
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Levy Mercantile Co
Jackson
Thomas County
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Bran
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Awi
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Florida and
Montgomery
Troy
Ozark
Dothan
Elba
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Waucrosa
Charleston
All Florida Points
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Richmond
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St. Louis
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Thomsaville
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