Washington Letter on Roosevelt and tariff politics
Regular correspondent reports President Roosevelt faces tough choices amid Western demands to trim tariff protections for trusts. Delegates warn no legislation will pass Congress without trust approval, Cuba protections loom, and reciprocity faces Senate resistance. Roosevelt pressures Secretary Root and Wilson as reforms spark cabinet tensions, while broader Washington campaigns shape 1904 political landscape.
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Roosevelt
White House
Hofia
West
Babcock
Aues
Washington
Senate
Cuba
Teresta
Congress
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Henry P. Oxnard
O. Kerens
Republican National Committee
Missouri
Haa
Wilson
Iowa
Root
Philippines
Samar
Cabint
Navy Department
Crowin- Ahiold
Bureau ‘of
Long
Crowinshield
Achley
Willy
Th Yas
Yapbal
Philadelphia
Matt Quay
Republican Machine
Republican Party
Maryland
Arthur P.‘Gorman
United States
Cordele Dispensary Meeting Opposes Liquor Plan
At a large Cordele city council chamber meeting on Wednesday the crowd of about 85 citizens including ministers heard Judge J B Scott and Col R Fields. Resolutions urged opposition to a dispensary and stricter enforcement of prohibitory laws while requesting revocation of a license to sell wine. The audience applauded calls to publicize the resolutions and support a boys school without liquor.
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Cordyle
Council Chamber
Sby
Ity
Atem Toybe
Cordele
W. H. Dorris
JW. Bivins
J. B. Scott
Mdytor
VM. Mokix
MoBsinaie
Iit
Land Council
Toyestigation
Littlejohn
Counsil
Fields
R. B. Scarborough
Scarborough
Cutts
Lasseter
J. D. Winchester
Atlanta
Whipple
Judge Whip
Ple
Mdi
Hull
Beit
Toto
Scott
Atlanta” Journal
Macon’ Telegraph
My. Owens
Pros
Byterian ‘Church
Washington era recollections and a nurse’s blunt reply
A Southern woman recalls an exchange about racial etiquette and a white woman inviting a servant to visit. The nurse bluntly says she will not associate with a white woman lacking breeding, a reaction the narrator notes amid Roosevelt era tensions and a sable guest.
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Washington
Nurge
Fannie
Mr. Roosevelt
Atlanta Journal
Rail brokers and ticket fraud spread across railroads
The article condemns dishonest railroad scalpers who sell train tickets and then abandon buyers, causing many to be stranded or pay extra as railways repossess fares. It notes widespread condemnation, urges warnings in local papers, and calls on rural outlets to inform readers of the danger and legal risks.
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Lau
Buffalo
Acal Pers
Free Railway and Engineering Review
Resolutions on Death of Mrs Roberts from Mt Atel Church
The Byromville church adopts resolutions for the death of Mrs Roberts wife of R D Avera and W F Webb. They note she was a faithful member and devoted friend of the pastor. The resolutions publish in Christian Index and Vienna Progress and extend sympathy to the family. Adopted July 20 1901 by moderator J M Kelly and church conference.
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Auks
Gee
Roberts
Mt. Ariel
Christian Index
Vienna Progress
R. D. Avera
W. F. Webb
J. M. Kelly
Byromville
Basket Dinner at Harmony Baptist Church
Harmony Baptist Church in Dooly County invites members and friends to a service on the Saturday before the first Sunday in December 1901. The event includes two sermons and a good dinner on the grounds. Attendees are asked to bring a basket and a friend.
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Harmony Baptist Church
Dooly County
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