Georgia Legislature Passes Tax Rate Amendment Proposal
The general assembly approved a constitutional amendment act for a maximum tax rate of five mills per dollar, with October 1904 set for public ratification. Gov. Terrell and allies anticipate reducing the rate below the max as valuations rise, potentially saving Georgia over 10 percent in total taxation. The measure aims to curb tax dodging and improve property assessments, while reflecting the administration’s prudence and commitment to public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
General Assembly
Georgia
The Seaboard Combination and Atlanta Growth
In Atlanta business circles the consolidation of the Seaboard Air Line with the Rock Island Frisco system is praised as a major growth move. The map shows the new scope and Atlanta’s role as a key freight hub, promising rapid development for the Gate City of the South and regional prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line
Constitution
Chicago
Windy City
Dog Days in Wall Street Speculators Panic and Recovery
A commentary on Wall Street volatility, likening financial gambling to Monte Carlo runs in other nations. It argues the current crash harms speculators more than the country, predicts a swift end, and asserts real business remains unscathed despite market furies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
England
France
Mexico
America
Monte Carlo
Steel Trust
Grady Hospital Governance Urged After McWhirter Complaint
A local editorial urges proper governance of Grady Hospital by city council and trustees. It defends the hospital’s esteem and calls for prompt action on James McWhirter’s complaint of inattention, stressing that all patients are wards of the city regardless of wealth or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Hospital
James McWhirter
Grady Hospital Criticized For Delayed Care
The piece argues that Grady hospital must serve promptly regardless of corporation ties or incidents causing injury. It contends a prominent citizen and associates faced delays awaiting a corporation doctor, urging reform to ensure immediate skilled treatment and full use of hospital facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pital
Corporation
McWhirter
Grady Hospital
The Passing Throng and Balkan War Discussion
In a hotel corridor discussion, Kennedy R. Owen of Baltimore notes that a major surety company loses about one third of its premiums due to dishonest acts by insureds, urging closer character checks before bonding. Balkan tensions are debated with warnings of renewed conflict over Turkey, Russia, and Western powers. News briefs include notices of local officials visiting Atlanta and Caterpillar outbreaks near Columbus and Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy R. Qwen
Baltimore
Lke
Guarantee Company
Balkans
Crimea
Issia
Ottoman Empire
England
France
Turkey
Ceara
Constantinople
Russia
Europe
Western
Balkan
W. C Bunn
Cedartown
Ian
Georgia The Golden Harvest and Other Verses Reflections
A miscellany of brief poems and humorous vignettes from Georgia era literature. Quips on weather, faith, work, and society mix with playful lines about Atlanta and local papers. Foreshadowed by playful dialoque on editors, authors, and seasonal troubles, the items sketch rural humor and moral sentiment.
Capitol Corridors Hear Mamia DeCris Case In Proceedings
The prison commission delayed judging Mamie DeCris testimony as reporters and callers overwhelmed the room. Governor Terrell declined interviews and awaited the commission report while mail urged pardons and staff dismissals. Also, Senate resolutions backed the investigative committee, and state licenses for teachers were issued after June exams. A $100 reward was offered for arsonists who burned WB Carhart’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamia DeCris
Terrell
Commission
Mamie DeCris
State Farm
Allgood
Allagood
Telfair County
DeCris
Hisseen
WB Carhart
Chattahoochee Countya
New Georgia Vagrancy Law Examined By New York Sun
The New York Sun reviews Georgia’s vagrancy bill aiming to police idle behavior among workers. It defines vagrants as those able to work but without means, urging county officers to relay details to empowered officers for potential warrants and trials. The piece links the law to southern labor conditions, immigration, and race, noting potential social and economic impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Tringa Sdlenese
Augusta Chronicle
Sear Cooke
John Blair McAfee
Bircingwem
Atlanta
Consti- Aulioh
McAfee
Port Ita
South
Ite
Africa
Aouth
Atlanta Constitution
Booker Waakimeton
Commission Rail Lines Hear Increase in Valuation
The North Carolina commission held a public hearing for the Norfolk and Western and the Carolina and Northwestern railways over proposed valuation increases. Total valuation is set around 70 million dollars, with dispute over whether all assets should be raised on a 6 percent basis. The decision may force legal action to settle the assessment method and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Corporation Commission
Norfolk and Wastern
Carolina and Northwestern Railways
Aawen
Norfolk and Western Railway
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Constitution
Staten
Canada
Sim
Nichols & Hollidat
Constitution Building
pleide_of
W. Oferbey
CMH Dornant
W. W. Blackburn
Chas. & Moore
A. HL Carroll
Mears James T Carter
Claud
Mamie de Cris
Ruseta
Atlanta Spirit
The
Salmon Trust
J Plero Morgan
Gorman
Bryan
Langley
Buazard’s Bay
St Weeme
Cassius M Clay
New England
Indiana
Jammer Jeffries
Jammer Corfett
Bos
Post Office Department
Newspa
Agpriestions Canada
Post Ofice
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New Eng
Seasion
Journal
St Louis
Board of Health
Satan
W. M. Henry
Rome
Sanford H. Cohen
Augusta
Columbus, Ga
Bear Wall
Billville
Elngs
Johnny
Billy
John Eenee
Tima
Ees
Flammarion
Rickey
Barton
John Bookout
Jom, Jr
Piedmont
News
Herald
Cordele Daily News
Milledgeville News
Capitol
Quitman Free
Railroad Bluff
Parke Enterprise
Beya
Cardinals
Darren Ganelta
Bobby Walthour
Loulaville Jimeyi
New York
Mari Hanna
Balvation Army
Newport Society
Benator Hanne
Perry
Walker
Whitfield County
Senate
Mathews
Lee
Kaga Ho
Frank. Byrd
Glascock
Homer Bo Adams
Newton
Spencer
Henderson
Seaton
Mise
Cella
Killian
Clark
Richmond
Helena Janes
M Conie
Walker Charlies A Chambers
Ci Rash
Helen Terrill
Stewart
Wile Albritton
Brooks
Fulton
Rufax L Dodd
Campbell
Mics
Roca EK Wilson
Calhoun
BE M Patford
Mitchel
NEW York Sun
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!