Over Capitalization of Our Industries Big Tariff Issue
Congress member Clyde H. Tavenner argues over capitalization inflates prices and burdens consumers. He cites U S Commission and National Corporation Tax Returns, estimating about 30 billion dollars of stock water with 1.5 billion in annual dividends. He warns watered stock raises living costs and suppresses wages, urging it as a principal political issue.
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Washington
United States Commission
National Corporation Tax Returns
United States
LaFollette
Four Little Atlanta Stories
News from Atlanta includes the death of former Governor Northen with biographical details and public service legacy. A divorce suit involving A C Werber claims cruel conduct by the wife toward his mother-in-law. Local reaction to infant meningitis case prompts calls for better city hospital care. Metro politan Grand Opera season ticket sales end soon ahead of Lucrezia Borili’s expected visit.
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A. C. Werber
Mary C. Werber
Werber
Atlanta
Clarence Rigby
Bigby
Arnold for Place Held Now By William T. Newman? So Said!
Atlanta March 25 It seems well understood among friends that Hon Reuben R Arnold the renowned Atlanta lawyer aims for the United States district judgeship for the Northern District of Georgia when a vacancy exists Judge Wm T Newman appointed by Grover Cleveland remains vigorous and active and unlikely to resign Arnold already has a top law practice earning about 50000 yearly with other interests. He would face no immediate vacancy and could secure broad political backing including Senator Hoke Smith and Georgia supporters on both sides of the aisle making his candidacy strong should the time come
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Atlanta
Reuben R. Arnold
United States Court For
Northern District of Georgia
Arnold
Wm. T. Newman
Grover Cleveland
Newman
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Lake County Council Strike for $10 Raise Salary Is Now Off
Crown Point Indiana March 25 The Lake County council on strike for over a month over pay of ten dollars a year prepared to resume business. They had to pass on millions in annual appropriations and raised their pay, but a state accounting board order rescinded the pay rise. Since then no appropriations have been made.
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Lake County Council
Crown Point
Ind
Lake County
State Accounting Board
Georgia Reaping No Great Harvest of Federal Appointments
Georgia appears to be losing out in federal appointments with only one notable post so far. The likely notable pick is William J. Harris, chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, slated as Director of the Census. It remains uncertain if he will remain with the state committee. Associated Press dispatches noted no cabinet or major diplomatic posts for Georgia yet.
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The
Music Festival Association
Metropolitan Grand Opera
South
Lucrezia Boril
New York
Georgia
Quanta
Wm. J. Harris
State Democratic Executive Committee
Harris
State Committee
Associated “Press
Sunday Movies Do Not Do Well in Atlanta Easter
Atlanta on Easter Sunday saw a sharp drop in movie attendance from 45 000 a week earlier to about 33 percent lower this year. Fund collections from the previous crowd fell from 505 dollars to around 200 dollars as ministers press on in a fight to keep picture shows closed or open on Sundays. Officials anticipate possible court action but no decisive steps yet.
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Atlanta
Georgia Politicians Weigh Wilson Diplomatic Posts
Matinee report notes President Wilson struggles to win consent for diplomatic appointments. Six Georgia applicants seek posts including Walter P. Andrews of Atlanta for Paris consul and Col. J Lindsay Johnson for Shanghai. No certainty yet. Harris will soon move to Washington as Census Director, with W S West of Valdosta taking over many duties.
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Wilson
Georgia
Walter P. Andrews
Atlanta
Paris
Washington
J. Lindsay Johnson
The
Rome Tribune
Shanghai
United States
Harris
State Committee
W. S. West
Valdosta
Senate
Legislative
Wet
Buford Men sue city over riot court conduct
Eight Buford youths faced disorderly conduct charges in Mayor J Loss Shadburns court after a recent whipping incident. Four were jailed overnight, with fines totaling 15.75 to 15.75 for different defendants. All but two pled not guilty, Roy Wilson paid a reduced fine after pleading guilty. The accused allege councilor-like control by the mayor, improper witness restrictions, and smoking on the bench. They seek $2,000 each in damages from the mayor marshal and city.
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Buford
J. Loss Shadburn
Bonnie Stringer
John Mooney
Ellea Brogdon
Jim Hutchins
Jim Stringer
Kyle Brogdon
Jess Allen
Roy Wilson
Col. S. M. Ledford
Shadburn
Stringer
Mooney
Brogdon
Hutchins
Calaboose
Col. C. A. Nix
Lawrenceville
A, Nix
S. M. Ledford
City of
Billie West and College Girl Bride Live on 50 Cents a Day
Billie West and his Washington Wilkes bride live on fifty cents daily as part of a publicity piece. The couple, married a month, quit meat and followed a vegetarian diet. They report gaining about six pounds each and total monthly expenses around thirty five dollars, excluding rent.
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Billie West
Bride
Billie
Washington, Wilkes
William Leon West
West
Markets Cotton: Quiet at 12 1 4
Cotton markets show subdued activity with prices around 12 1 4 cents per pound as rainfall pressures persist and weather forecasts indicate more rain expected to slow demand and trading. Major buyers monitor market shifts while farmers watch for price stability amid wet conditions.
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Clayton Street
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Athens Daily Banner
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William Jonathan Northen
Jones County
Peter Northen
North Carolina
Louisa Maria Davis Northen
Mercer University
Georgia Assembly
W. L. Peek
National Baptist Convenon
William J. Northen
Howard & Foster Oxfords
Haughey & Haughey
Optometrists
Tu-Th-Sa
Liverpool
Chicago
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