Silver streaks and political jabs in a weekly note
A Thursday issue reflects on a mixed bag of topics. It mentions a gold bill with silver streaks, February property tax due dates, endorsements and expenditures by McKinley and Loubet, Bryan’s return to Lincoln, a Manila transport consignment, and a sharp attack by Senator Bacon on the Republican party over Porto Rico. It also muses on Harrison’s impact, Porto Rican questions, and GOP-versus-Democrats electoral strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Republican Party
Porto Rico
Texas Republicans Split Surprising Party Divide Emerges
The Texas Republican Party appears divided, a surprising fracture for a party long viewed as cohesive. Observers note the split signals internal disagreements and potential shifts in regional influence within the GOP.
Lynching Debate After Mims Murder in Appling County
Two Black youths were tried and sentenced to hang on April 6 for the March 6 murder of Mr. Mims in Appling County. The interval of thirty two days between crime and gallows is cited as the strongest anti lynching argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appling County
Mims
War Demands and Double Standards Spark Debate
The Albany Herald editorial contrasts U S actions in Cuba two years ago with its ongoing war against Philippine independence. It argues that if a major power demanded similar conduct in the Philippines, a new war would erupt within a day, noting selective enforcement of liberty and sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Russia
Japan
Germany
Philippines
Albany
Herald
Lewis Plays Opposition To Currency Bill In Congress
Representative E B Lewis opened the debate on the currency bill, waiving the opening to honor Judge McRea of Arkansas who spoke after recovering from illness. Lewis attacked the funding of the bonded debt as favoring national banks, outlined six bill features, and argued it would entrench bankers. He warned the plan could favor Republicans if Democrats failed, and drew warm Democratic applause and congratulations after his speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eipive Vighiopsid
E.B. Lewis
Congress
Lewis
Committee On
Banking and Currency
Major Richardson
Judge McRea
Arkansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Cannon
Capron
E M Wright
Friendship
Col
W M Gunn
LB Lester
S M Byrom
Byromville
S L Webb
Lee Swearingen
J B Turner
ES Johnson
Ada Kitchens
Lizzie Turner
C E.hill
Dow Hill
Camilla
Patton’s
Powell and Calhoun Firms Promote Beef and Loans
J P Powell markets fine Western Beef while JF Calhoun & Co. runs the headquarters fair shops. The note proclaims there are no flies on the loan business and promises a quick return by A E Jordan & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF Calhoun & Co
E Jordan & Co
No Right to Ugliness and Health Reform Propaganda
An ad style fragment extols beauty through health, claiming a lovely face and temper attract friends. It warns weariness, constipation, and kidney trouble cause pimples and blotches. It promotes Electric Bitters as the world’s best medicine to purify blood and improve nerves, eyes, and skin, with promises of a healthier, nicer appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Stovall
Goat Farm Proposal Near Walden Boosts Bibb County Hope
Bert V. NB pei eha proposes a 1000 head goat farm near Walden in Bibb County with a plan to reach a million dollars in years. He envisions dairy operations for medicinal milk to treat anemia and a nearby asylum for free entertainment of invalid women and abused children as promotional features of the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert V. NB
Pei Eha
Walden
Bibb County
Old remedies and local notices mix in 1900s column
The piece blends old medical nostrums for indigestion with scattered local items and brief notices. It mentions Green's August Flower, a sample bottle at a drug store, and assorted local happenings including conventions, cotton plans, a probationary home, railroad views, and community names and events from Capron and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augierwiewer
August Kliwer
C T Stovall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che
Vienna
Matt Matter
Dooly County
B.de Spite
Edad Pup
T. A. Adiink
McKinley
Loubet
Lafayette
J. Bryan How
Lincoln
Brooklyn
Manila
Harrison
Texas
P Onamwey
Esa Etna
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
J P Powell
Tennells
Jacksonville
Dewey
State Sunday School Association
Augusta
North Carolina
Jerre B. Willie
Bibb
Stevens
Rev. Mumford
Birmingham
Ri Boniske
Strasenberg Cincinnatti Woolin Co
Josh
Boston
Moon
R. Boniske
Crove the Fair
Prentiss & Bivins
of Security Mutual Life Insurance~ Company
Binghampton
New York
Rede Prentiss
J. Bivins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!