Athens Board of Trade debates specific tax ordinance
The Athens Board of Trade met at city headquarters to weigh the specific tax. Capt. W. D O'Farrell chaired. T. P. Hunnicutt opened debate by attacking the tax on Athens Oil and Fertilizer Co. others pressed for layout equity, noting banks and small merchants face disparities. City council side warned of extra expenses like railroad bonds and water works that justify some form of tax adjustment.
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Board of Trade
Athens
Normal School
Capt. W. D O'Farrell
E. T. Brown
Fts
T. P. Hunnicutt
Athens Oil and Fertilizer
Board of Tredé
Eich
E. 8
Lyndon
J. J.C. McMahan
Tuck
Capt.McMahan
Capt. McMahan
Merxvis T. Anderson
Emall
R. L. Moss
F. Hunnicutt
Morton
Brown
Moses
Wmrow
Weatherford
Jastan’ Smith
Dolion
Pioneer Hook
Herrington Vet
Talmadge
WeHpé
McMuhaty
Baith
Moss
Cpt
Carlton
Massive Millinery and Fabric Sale Sees Deep Discounts
A chaotic catalog announces a rich sale with 25 yard offers for dollars and 10 yard bundles at 25 cents. It lists patterns, dress materials, gingham, cheviots, batistes, nainsook, lace and ribbons with steep per yard cuts and bulk discounts, urging customers to buy quickly.
Very Finest Linen Towels and Table Covers Sale
Premium linen towels offered in fancy borders with value ranges 2.25 to 2.50 per pair. Our price 1.40 per pair. Fancy table covers 30 cents each and extra fine covers at 60 cents.
Ladies Hose Price List From Old Catalog
The notice lists various stockings and hose prices including ladies black hose at five cents, dyed black hose at ten cents, seamless black hose at fifteen cents, seamless full length at twenty five cents, misses black hose at five cents and seamless at ten cents, best ribbed hose at forty cents, and children's hose at five cents.
Ladies Handkerchiefs Price List From an Old Ad
Handkerchiefs offered in various styles and prices. Ladies plain handkerchiefs at 1 cent each. Fancy border and hemstitched varieties priced from 10 to 12.5 cents. Gents fancy and border handkerchiefs range from 1 to 15 cents.
Bargains in Slippers and Shoes This Week
Bargains in slippers and shoes feature ladies tips Oxford styles at 50 cents, ladies patent tip Oxfords at 75 cents, and ladies russet Oxfords valued at 1.25 priced at 70 cents.
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Cenw & Pulr
Shoes on sale in varied styles and prices
List of discounted footwear includes Oxford and patent leather styles for ladies and children, russet and calf shoes for men, and hand made options. Prices shown range from 95 cents to 2.75 with stated original values indicating significant markdowns.
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Moen
Blutcher
Groceries Advertised With Low Pegged Prices
A historical grocery list shows items pegged for sale including 20 pounds sugar at 100, 25 and 50 pound sacks of Magnolia flour at 48 and 95 cents, Rio Coffee at 44, crackers and wafers priced per pound, heavy brooms 15 cents, canned vegetables and berries, laundry starch 5 cents a pound, and washing soap 25 cents for 12 bars.
Fire Alarm and Lot notes in Athens council meeting
A council session debated the Herrington and Jalmnedgs lots and a fire department funding plan. Discussion covered water, printing and stationery costs totaling 51 285, with further additions of 19 000 for a dispensary and other funds. A proposal to raise an extraordinary tax by ad valorem was considered. a five member committee was formed to liaise with the finance committee for an adjustment.
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Herrington
Jalmnedgs
Capt
Burnett
Talmadge
Ad Valorem
Tuck
Carlton
H.H. Carlton
Stowa
J.J. C. McMahan
R. L. Moss
K. Nickerson
Behring Sea Arbitration Session and Bank News
The Behring Sea arbitration resumed with U S counsel, Mr Phelps, objecting to the British report and admission of evidence. In Milledgeville Georgia a Central railroad wreck near Eatonton occurred from a mislaid rail, injuring a fireman and brakeman.
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Mr. Phelps
United States
Paris
Court of Arbitration
Behring Sea
E. J. Phelps
Phelps
United
Charles Eases
Great Ac
James G. Re
Uy ‘Sioux Ciry
Bank of Sibley
Clonell
Milledgeville
MilLepGeEville
Milledgeville and
Eatonton
Central Railroad
Mormon Temple Dedicated in Salt Lake City after Forty Years
April 7 report from Salt Lake City on the dedication of the great Mormon temple after four decades of construction. The edifice features six towers and a central Moroni statue, rises 186 feet with a 210 feet middle tower, and includes four floors with ornate interior decoration and specialized hardware made for the building.
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Great
Salt Lake
Saur Lake
Crex
Leino
Eisti
Moroni
Loss of the Sultan’s Palace Steamer in Nile Collision
Report from Constantinople notes the palace steamer sank after a collision with the admiralty steamer Teschisoié in a northerly gale. Fifty four lives were lost, most of them servants. An inquiry into the disaster has been ordered.
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Rts
Vedder
Vienna
Constantinople
Bultan
Admiralty
Americans 1x Turkey. Retemptory Remands Made for Immediate Redress
A written note criticizes actions toward Turkey, demanding immediate redress and stern replies from officials. The piece frames it as urgent diplomatic pressure and calls for decisive steps to address grievances.
United States Demands Action Over Turkish Outrages
Washington April 7 The United States has taken decisive steps in response to outrages against American citizens at Maseovan in the Turkish dominions and the violation of the U S legation. President Cleveland seeks immediate reparation and insists on apology from the Sultan, warning that the United States will act to secure satisfaction.
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Wasevictor
United States
Matovan Lana Caesarea
Central Asia
Anatolia College
Rhe
United State
Conor Rites
Turkey
Waenrnétox
D.C
Marsovan
Tarkiah
Cleveland
Taylor of Alabama Nominated Minister to Spain
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Taylor of Alabama as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Spain. Other nominees named include William Lochren of Minnesota and Bristly. the session discussed officers and a substitute for the Senate rules, while impeachment proceedings emerged against A. Huth for public lands issues.
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Spain
Senate
Wasainotos
Harris “Taylor
Alabama
William Lochrén
Minnesota
Connereniaes
Eee
Virginia
Gorman
Esabe
Thas
Rantees
Doorks
Tatiana
Behring arbitration sessions dull amid strained remarks
The Behring sect court of arbitration opens with dull proceedings as pleaders fail to stir interest. Attorney-General Russell and J. C. Carter provide little spark while Sir John Thompson nods off, hinting at skepticism about the case. A prominent Athens firm reportedly lost over twenty thousand dollars on 2300 bales of cotton bought high and held during the drop. Orange Blossoms advertised as a remedy appear in Lyndon’s Drug Store.
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Behring
Pars
Court of Arbitration
Russell
Bud J. C. Carter
John ‘Thompson
Gane
Roga al Charac Ain
J. C. Carter
Heavirx
Athens
Miscellaneous Georgia News Items and Local Incidents
Dink Botts of Dahlonega dances at the Baptist convent for Dawson. Americus plans a bold move on the present schedule of the Southern railroad. Mrs. Senator Gordon with poor health shows improvement and is hoped to fully recover. Augusta adopts the amended police telegraph system. The Fourth Georgia Regiment will not encamp this year. Albany Guards will ten days in camp on Cumberland. C E Atwood, a drummer of New York, arrested in Ay Monday night on a telegram from Charleston claiming he robbed a merchant for $100. Marcus M Sperry, a respected citizen of Marahalville, shot himself and died after a brief illness, receiving full burial honors. Reports from Camille state the Sheriff holds a 16 year old girl in jail for concealed weapons. affair described as deplorable and prompting concern.
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Americus
Southwetern
Gordon
Augusta
Georgia
Albany Guards
Cumberland
C.E. Atwood
New York
Ribbon House of Whi & Company
Charleston
Marcus M.sperry
Marahalville
Camille Tha
Columbus
James City Eviction Plan Sparks Racial Tension
At James City North Carolina a mass meeting rejected a plan to eject Black residents from land claimed by A J Bryan. Courts ruled the land Bryan’s, and tenants faced eviction or fine musical rent. The invocation of federal troops to enforce removal was discussed amid protest.
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James City
Barasteny N. C
Sena
J A. Bryan
Janes City
Federal
Bryan
James
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Tabeer
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Duntster Thompson
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Lan Eens
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Dance On the Baptist Convent
Dawson
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