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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
2
A debate on measuring suffering from war in the Philippines versus peace in Porto Rico. Calls for a stronger dog law and critiques of modern Republicans and McKinley’s re election. Mentions two young U S officers dying by their own hands in the Philippines while ill with fever and remarks on island health.
President McKinley argues in a public speech that flags and free trade concepts should be consistent across territories. He questions whether 16 percent duties in Porto Rico equate to free trade.
A gentleman runs for the legislature in Dooly county on honesty in politics as a possible blind. If he adheres to it, he may gain sympathy from many friends but will likely not be elected according to the Tifton Gazette.
John Temple Graves argues that McKinley’s name now yields silence in northern and middle states, indicating waning enthusiasm and signaling a probable Republican defeat.
Confessions spill out rapidly as outsiders grow persuaded that Republican government officers in Kentucky plotted an assassination. Initial disbelief yields to acknowledgment that party spirit may have driven serious crime concerns and political violence.
The text argues that Puerto Rico’s children are crying out with broad US press and public support while Republicans in Congress oppose relief. It predicts a political backlash in the fall as voters threaten action against the administration.
The speaker notes Lord Salisbury's denial of apologizing or investigating Marcaum's charges and urges Healy to secure a clear understanding of Britain's position before making further claims. The remark concludes that it is humiliating to be rebuked.
For sale a high grade Butler bicycle offered on easy installments. Apply to Pau A Lennarp.
A group of Chinese actors were arrested by a Chicago policeman on a murder conspiracy charge. They were released when the “corpse” came to life and explained via an interpreter, revealing a supposed misunderstanding. The piece notes political topics overshadowed by the incident.
A Marietta Journal reprint warns against the petted daughter who wields power over family purse and suitors. The piece argues such indulgence fosters selfishness, leads to a failed marriage, and leaves the husband blindsided by behavior once wed.
Professor Alfred B Adams recalls a Red River campaign episode where Union troops seized cotton bales marked CSA and stenciled USA amid a humorous misreading by a southern prisoner. The exchange highlights Union patriotic messaging during war.
In memory of J P Harvard born September 12 1844 Dooly County Georgia. He served four years in Lee's army and joined the Methodist church at age twelve. Survived by four living children and four siblings, died March 6 1900 after brief illness.
The Harmony Grove Echo notes that true character is shown by how one pays bills not just promptly but respectfully. It contrasts rude collectors with broader minded people who review accuracy and then settle promptly, avoiding debt collection friction.
The narrator notes how the bill collector is treated with courtesy and prompt payment, contrasting it with luck and promises kept for appearances. He reflects that luck rarely arrives when expected and that love tied only to beauty can suffer fits of passion.
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