Proposals for Federal Licenses to regulate interstate commerce
A long letter discusses Democratic platform ideas from 1900 proposing federal licenses for corporations engaging in interstate trade. It argues licenses could curb trusts, with tariffs, railroad rate control, and public ownership as potential remedies, urging action against plutocracy and defense of individual rights. It notes dangers of corporate power and political corruption, favoring reform through practical licensing and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Campaign Committee
Wearaw & Mora
Cone Grensman
Congress
Senate
Pretty New Weaves for Girls School Dresses at Low Prices
Chamberlin Johnson DuBose offers a wide range of fabrics for little girls dresses. Plaids and panamas in rich colors include serges batistes and suitings, with shephards plaids and mercerized ginghams. Prices range from 25 to 85 cents per yard.
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Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose
Bell Claire
Panama
MARK JOHNSTON SAYS LAST WORD ON STATE OFFICE
Mark Johnston, Baldwin, disputes results in the August 22 primary for state school commissioner. He claims Merritt carried counties, cites Ed wards letter and Lee county figures, and says he will retire from further discussion until next week’s convention.
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Mark Johnston
Constitution
W B Merritt
Wf Co
Baldwin
Johnston
Merritt
Lee County
Lee
Edmards
Yeomans
Terrell
Ginn Book Trust
Atlanta, Ga
Ballard Bifocal. One frame for near and far vision
Ballard Optical Co announces a new bifocal lens that replaces two glasses with one invisible frame. It promises high quality and low cost, with extensive manufacturing underway worldwide. The oculist prescription department at 61 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga, highlights service over price.
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America
Walter Ballard Optical Co
Peachtree Street
Aflaats
Georgia Rifle Team Heads to Seagirt National Matches
The Georgia rifle squad selected by Colonel J Van Holt Nash will compete in the national matches at Seagirt New Jersey. Led by Colonel A J Scott and Major H Johnson, the team includes officers and enlisted from Atlanta Macon and Savannah units. Transportation subsistence and per diem are authorized by the War Department. The group departed Macon for Seagirt under military oversight, aiming for Georgia’s best showing.
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Georgia
Seagirt
J van Holt Nash
Macon
S W Hares
A J Scott
Atlanta
J C Postell
Seyannen
H Johnson
Rock Maeson
R. Falligant
First Cavalry
Savannah
Mayfield
Fifth Infantry
W J Juhian
Capitany B
Second Infantry
Cargoral
J W Rutison
P Burpit
Atlenta
WF Russell
United States War Department
Seagit
Ordnance
Nosy
Snagit
Reduced Rates to Macon via Central of Georgia Rail
Promotion offers reduced rail fares to Macon via Central of Georgia with tickets on a round trip at one dollar and two seats for each party. Schedule indicates trains will arrive in Macon forenoon September 4 with final sales by September 6 and authorized by September 4.
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Macon
Central of
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Commoner
Brom
He Lear
Democratic Party
Kan
MacLaren
Here
Omar Young
Alexander Walker Jr
Grant Pettyjohn Young
Alexander
Young
Walker
PettyJohn
Cravenette
Shepherds
Ballard
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