Deficit looming as Georgia tax hike set for 1901
Governor Candler and Comptroller General Wright announce a 4.54 mill rate, including 1.10 mills for general purposes and 2.10 for schools plus 0.24 for sinking fund, yielding about 3.51 million in revenue but a projected 3.92 million in expenditures. A deficit of 356,000 looms after loans and overspending from the last assembly. Governor cautions about possible further borrowing or adjusted appropriations when the legislature reconvenes. The piece also notes a Grant Park concert schedule by the Georgia state band.
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State of
Georgia
Candler
Wright
General Assembly
Treasury
Western and Atlantic Railway
Executive Department
Atlanta
D. Candler
WM. A. Wright
Bloodied prison brawl erupts among inmates
Police rush to a prison corridor after a violent fight breaks out among about a half dozen prisoners over a bunk. Officers, Commissioners, and guards intervene, separating the combatants and locking the crowd in the dungeons to cool down.
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Jones
Johnston
Wagon Yard
Trained Intelligence Elevates Patek-Philippe Watches
A dealer boasts a refined stock of the finest timekeepers with trained intelligence guiding science to create near perfect watches. The emphasis is on expert craftsmanship and superior experience in selecting luxury timepieces.
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Patek-Philippe
Police Affairs In Order As Chief Ball Returns
Chief Ball resumes police leadership after two weeks east. He reports good health and readiness for fall and winter work. Senior Captain Jennings served as acting chief, maintaining excellent order. Ball restructured the detective department and officers pledge strong service. Acting Police Board Chair W. Jones praises the improved state of affairs.
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Ball
Jennings
W. ©. Jones
City faces new claim over Whitehall street viaduct
A new claim against the city arises from the Whitehall street viaduct project. Alex Kressle, owner of the former No. Whitehall street store, seeks damages totaling thousands of dollars alleging a $6,000 lease, $110 moving costs, $215 for painters and sign work, $200 in advertising, $1,287 in lost sales, $350 to secure another location, and five years of anticipated losses and insurance differences. The petition will go to the council next week for the claims committee to investigate and report.
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Whitehall Street
Alex Kressle
Council
Claims Committee
Columbus Colts Meet Griffin at Brisbine Park
Two rival fast teams, the Columbus Colts and the Griffin eleven, clash at Brisbine Park at 4 PM for two games today and tomorrow. Griffin reportedly adds outside players and travels by special train to root for a lively, bloodthirsty opener with star pitcher Coach in the box.
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Brisbine Park
Columbus Colts
Crack Griffin
Griffin
Columbus Crackajacks
Columbus
Brisbane
Normal Classes Continue With Recurrent Programme
Yesterday's programme followed the lines of prior days with general lectures for teachers. Mrs. Holbrook spoke on Physiological Psychology and Seeing and Hearing while Miss Edginton continued the Ward National Method of Teaching Reading.
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Holbrook
B. C. Davin
BH. &. Utterbach
Toepe
Man in Boat Drinks Bedbug Poison at Lakewood
Gus Kissel, about 20, son of Henry Kissel, swallowed bichloride of mercury bedbug killer while alone in a Lakewood boat after buying the poison at a city drug store. He was found dying, revived by Dr W Monroe Smith, and transported to Grady hospital for treatment with the hope of survival.
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Grady Hospital
White
Lakewood
Gus Kissel
Henry Kinsel
North Broad Street
Kissel
Henry Kissel
Jerry Lynch
Peachtree Street
Misael
W. Monroe Smith
Smith
READY TO FIGHT ARMS BOUGHT BY THE UNION AT NORTONVILLE
Hopkins County mine workers camped near Nortonville with 150 to 300 men armed and awaiting orders. Union funds reportedly raised 1000 to buy guns and ammunition for a campaign against non union miners, causing local anxiety as operators vow to protect their interests. Mines remain in full operation across the county.
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Earlington
Mine Workers’ Union
Hopkins County
Nortongle
Nortonville
Grand Army encampment committees named in Cleveland report
Commander in Chief Rassieur announces credentials committee members Adjutant General Sterrett and Assistant Adjutant General Rogers of Connecticut Johnson of Ohio and Robbins of Colorado and Wyoming. Committee meets September 10 at the Hollenden. Ernest Kretchmer named color bearer and Christian Fricke as bugler, both of Missouri. Arkansas proposes an amendment to allow members who served for the Confederacy to qualify by virtue of voluntary service or coercion in the past.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Rassieur
Grand Army of the Republic
Sterrett
Rogers
Connecticut
Johnson
Robbins
Colorado
Wyoming
Hollenden
Ernest Kretchmer
Christian Fricke
Charley Doval Injured After Fall From Box Car
Charley Doval an extra conductor for the Southern railway was injured while assisting to make up a 7 train. He fell from the top of a box car about 15 feet to the ground as the train moved. He was taken to Tumlin Street Home where a surgeon found no broken bones but feared possible internal injuries. Doval previously served as a bicycle officer in the city police force.
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Mar
Charley Doval
Southern Railway
Tumlin Street
Doyal
Glenn Byrd Recovery Hope After Capitol Window Fall
Glenn Byrd the son of Colonel Phill Byrd remains in a nonchanging condition two days after a skull fracture from a capitol window fall. He was found almost lifeless and taken to the hospital where he has shown no improvement or decline. Physicians refrain from predicting recovery as prayers mount for the boy and sympathy grows for Colonel Byrd in this hours of trouble.
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Capitol
Glenn
Phill Byrd
Colonel Byrd
Thousands See Drill Contests At Louisville Templar Meet
At Churchill Downs Louisville spectators watched eastern and western commanderies drill for prizes with Colorado Commandery No. 1 winning first prize before 18 000 people. Georgia Alabama and North Carolina hosted attendees while H B Grant announced Colorado’s victory. A separate mounted California drill and a Detroit exhibition preceded the awards in the horse show building.
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Louisville
Templar
Jockey Club
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Goulaville
Galt House
Colorado Knights
Colorado Commandery No. 1
Denver
Nights Templars
St. Bernard No. 83
Golden Gate No. 16
San Francisco
Hanselman
Cincinnati
Churchill’ Downs
H. B. Grant
Colorado
Wolverines
Detroit
Knights
Michigan
Mounted Commandery
California
A. 8. Fleming
United States ‘Army
Fred de Funtak
Twenty-second Infantry
United States Army
Charles Suret
Pittsburg
Mayo
Gravette Lyttle
Ohio
She Fights Her Mother's Will Contest in Probate Court
Edla McPherson Muir, daughter of late Senator McPherson, filed a contest of her mother’s will in Washington probate court alleging undue influence by the beneficiaries named in the will. The August 28 filing cites potential coercion and seeks to overturn the will's provisions.
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Washington
McPherson Muir
United States
McPherson
Tailoring Department Fair 1901 Highlights New Suits
The Tailoring Department Fair and Winter 1901 showcases new suitings for business wear in the south windows. Under the artistic cutter and skilled builders, the goods promise satisfaction for exacting customers. Order your fall suit now before the rush.
Buffalo Training Ship Arrives at Greenock August 26
The United States training ship Buffalo under Commander Charles T. Hutchins has arrived in Greenock after sailing from New York on July 17. Also reported is the death of Lloyd Booth, Pioneer Iron Manufacturer and president of the Lloyd Booth plant in Youngstown, Ohio, who died today August 28.
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Buffalo
Greenock
Charles T. Hutchins
New York
Pioneer
Youngstown
Ohio
Lloyd Booth
No Cure, No Pay Vacuum Device Claim
Vague ad promises a “Vacuum Organ Developer” restoration without drugs or electricity. Claims include permanent stricture relief in 1 to 4 weeks with rapid, painless effect and no failures, urging readers to write for a free portion. Local address listed as 198 Thorp Dik, Indianapolis, with unclear business details.
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Plata Savalope
Thorp Dik
Atlanta Sale Offers $4.10 Round Trip to Chattanooga
Tickets to Chattanooga via Southern Ry cost 4.10 round trip with sales dates August 31 September 1 and 2 and return eligibility until September 10. Four daily departures from Atlanta at 5:30 am 7:55 am 1 pm and 5:15 pm from Kimball House and Union Depot. Also notices of estate administration hearings for Dora A Chitin and Mary S Henderson set for early September.
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Chattanooga
Southern Ry
Atlanta
Kimball House Corner
Union Depot
Georgia
Fulton County
Edward B. Chafin
Dora A. Chitin
John R. Wilkinson
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