Atkinson Seeks 1 Percent Tax Plan in Council
The council weighs Atkinson's proposal to replace existing taxes with a 1 percent gross receipts levy in a consolidation plan. A $50,000 cash payment and rents from consolidation would fund city needs, with debate over timing, committee referral, and public input. Members push for immediate action or delay, while some favor tax committee referral and broader hearings.
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H M. Atkinson
Atkinson
Grady
Grady Moved That When Council Ace J
Kontz
Welch
Counciman
Reed
Grady and
Parrett
LaHatte
Atlanta
Hill
Acton
Barrett
Alderman Welch
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Deserters Said to Lead Insurgents in Philippine Battles
Manila newspapers reported that two deserters from the U S Ninth Infantry aided a Balangiga massacre plot and acted as spies. Deserters from the colored Ninth Cavalry are blamed for Batangas troubles and for a July clash near Bapa that killed U S officers. General Smith and forces in Samar not pursuing the deserters.
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Manila
War Department
Ninth Infantry
Balangiga
Saraar
Ninth Cavalry
Batangas
Bapa
Wilhelm
Ramsey
Lee
Smith
Samar
W. Grove
Good Roads Demonstration In Montgomery Street Plan
The Southern Railway’s good roads train arrived in Montgomery from Mobile and will grade Sayre street then extend half a mile of road to Snowdown. A good roads convention will meet to form a state association with governor and officials supporting the effort. Malaria cure advertised, council debates timing for reports, and street underground subways ordinance discussed with amendments News notes include a tentative adjournment to Monday and various city committee actions.
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Montgomery Street
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Railway
Mobile
Sayre Street
Prairies
State Good Roads Association
Commercial and Industrial Association
Lawmakers Move to Probe Louisiana Vote Rights
Washington December 2 A joint resolution proposes a three member committee to investigate whether any Louisiana voters were denied rights, and if seats of elected members from the state are valid, with further action to enforce the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. Over 3000 bills had been introduced by noon. many cover varied topics including taxation, statehood for Oklahoma and New Mexico, currency, and anti lynching measures.
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Lostana
Congress
United States
Buizer
New York
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Thayer
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Otey
Virginia
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Kempf
Taku
China
Arso
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South Bend
Ind
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Jones
Japan
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Kitchin
North Carolina
Stephens
Texas
Hopkins
Illinois
Shafroth
Colorado
Cushman
Meleary
Minnesota
Rodey
New Mexico
Tawney
Littlefield
Maine
Secretary of the Treasury
Overstreet
Indiana
Corbett vows libel suit over Innes divorce case
In New York James J. Corbett threatened libel action and questioned the grounds of Frederick Weill Innes divorce filing alleging Innes named him as co respondent. Mrs Georgia Innes denies all charges and seeks separation on neglect and cruelty. Corbett aims to clear his name amid sensational tabloid allegations.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Tls
Nbet
Frederick Weill Innes
Georgia
Innes
Sava Preggni
Pitteburg
Charles L. Hauffrean
Hoffmat
Emanuel M. Friend
Corbett
Hotel Navarre
Ernest H Crowhurst
Philadelphia
Howard Flannigan
Nashville
Tenn
Wybert Phillips
Hoffman
National mill ready to grind amid House rules clash
Amendments and party lines surface as Mr Daizell defends rules identical to past Congresses. Mr Richardson denounces the rules and seeks a committee commitment. debate includes Hepburn’s forty followers and McGillian resolution. Contested election cases are assigned to various elections committees. duty-free import provisions pass. exhibition transfers approved. House adjourns at 4:30.
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Daizell
Richardson
Love
Hepburn
Datzell
Committee On Rules
Whepburn
Steele
Indiana
McGiellan
Dalzell
Alabama
Kentucky
Missouri
Elections Committee No 1
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Virginia
Billett
Buffalo
Panama Canal on Market Sale Offer
Chancellor Boeufve of the French embassy met with the president as Mr Hutin of the Panama Canal Company submitted a formal offer to sell the company's property and franchises to the United States. The accompanying statement outlined advantages for the United States if the Panama route is chosen.
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Washington
Boeufve
Mr Hutin
Panama Canal Company
United States
Hutin
Panama
Scott's Emulsion Promoted for Scrofula Soothe Sores
An advertisement for Scott's Emulsion claims it cures scrofula sores on children’s necks and prevents consumption. The copy emphasizes prevention and offers a free trial, listing Scott & Bowne of 469 Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Formal Senate Session Opens with New Senators Sworn In
Washington December 2 The Senate met briefly with Mr Frye presiding and Rev William Milburn delivering an opening prayer The roll showed seventy one members The new Nebraska and South Dakota seats were sworn in along with Mr Kittridge and Mr Paris Gibson A joint resolution on duty free imports for Charleston Buffalo exhibits was introduced but deferred as committees prepare for the president to be informed before business proceeds.
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Senate
Frye
Maine
William Milburn
Kean
Sewell
New Jersey
Allison
Iowa
Charles H. Dietrich
Joseph H. Millard
Nebraska
Gamble
South Dakota
Alfred B. Kittridge
Kyle
Clark
Montana
Paris Gibson
McLaurin
South Carolina
Buffalo Exposition
Hoar
Congress
Ivatt
Mary
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Catarrh Cure
Catarrh arises from blood inflammation of mucous membranes and local remedies fail. Neglect harms the stomach and health, potentially leading to consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to cleanse the blood, act as an alterative and tonic, with a testimonial from R. Long of California Junction Iowa stating improved appetite sleep and disappearance of catarrh symptoms after use.
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Pierce
LY Dennis
East College Street
Jacrsonville
Ile
Pierre
Hood
R. Long
California Junction
Iowa
Hood's Promises Cure and Urges Prompt Treatment
An advertisement proclaims Sarsapurila promises a cure and urges immediate action. It stresses not delaying treatment and recommends buying Hood's to secure the promised relief. The tone is promotional, aiming to reassure readers of quick results.
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Hood’s
Charleston Exposition Draws Thousands Amid Parade
A large audience and visitors filled Charleston for a major exposition. Gov. McSweeney and Senator Depew spoke as 4000 attended at the grounds auditorium. The address praised Southern progress from postwar ruin to industrial growth, highlighting mills, furnaces, railroads, and rising cotton and mineral output.
Pan American conference debates arbitration and bank plan
Chilean and Argentine delegates clash over arbitration at the Pan American Conference while discussing a proposed bank subsidy and the exchange of publications. Chilean speaker denounces premature arbitration moves, urging focus on the agenda.
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Walter Martinez
Chile
Walker Martinez
Mr. Baez
Mr. Martinez
Wagener Exposition Signat Attracts Broad Interest
Wagener signed to host the exposition invites public attention. The fair, though smaller than prior expositions, showcases notable merit and is already a public success. Plans face hurdles like transport of exhibits but teams work through 24 hour shifts to place displays on about 160 acres along the Ashley River. The site features eleven department buildings including Cotton and Commerce Palaces and a sunken garden in the Court of Palaces. United States display proceeds despite congressional funding gaps. Maryland building formally transferred to authorities with Baltimore officials attending.
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White House
Ita Brojeetora
Cotton and Commerce
Hall of Agriculture
Cotton Palace
Commerce Palace
Palace of Agriculture
United States
Congress
Exposition Company
Buffalo
Sarah Calhoun &Emonds
John ©. Calhoun
Southern Railway
Georgia Railway
Atlanta
Charleston
Maryland
South Carolina
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