Franchises Taxable Says the Missouri Supreme Court
December 12 1901 Atlanta report explains Missouri Supreme Court ruling on taxation of corporate franchises. Western Union case held franchise property and taxable, either directly or as part of a system, with value added to tangible property. Notes similar rulings in Michigan Illinois and other states and argues franchises may fund public improvements.
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State Board of Equalization
Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company
Wassachusetts
Missouri
New York
Michigan
Iinois
Weer
Court of Final Jurisation
Atlanta
L. 4. Rosser
Tay
Re Streets
Christenam
Atlanta Hosts Delegates At Good Roads Convention
Atlanta greets delegates arriving for the good roads convention in session in the city. The article notes hope for lasting measures benefiting Georgia and the nation, and comments on the issue of permanent embassies abroad, citing Charlemagne Tower in St Peters as an example.
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Atlanta
Atwate
Atlanta's quiet after the competition storm and tax talk
The article recalls the long conflict over street railways in Atlanta, noting a lull as voices for competition fade. It details past council debates on franchise terms, taxation in consolidation, and the push to secure revenue for the city, warning that a 5 percent charge could arise if consolidation occurs and stressing residents will remember the price of such deals.
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Deay
Atlanta
Euclid Avenue
Malvern Hil
Reed
Harvey Johnson
Johnson
Fourth Ward
Pierce
Hill
Mims
Bach
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Council
American envoy Tower rents home in St Peters burg hotel after landlord dispute
The article describes Mr Tower's struggle with a Russian landlord over extortionate rent after moving into a fashionable St Petersburg area. Facing an expiring two year lease and high demands, he relocated his belongings to a nearby hotel while the episode prompts debate over permanent embassies abroad and the dignity of diplomatic housing.
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Tower
St. Petersburg
Europe
Boston elects General Pat Collins as mayor in big win
Boston voters chose General Pat Collins over the Republican incumbent in a record-breaking vote. The defeated mayor faced criticism for high taxes and debt, while Collins actively campaigned against perceived mismanagement, contrasting with his quieter previous term.
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Boston
Pat Collins
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New York
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Hart
Rest of the nominating tour and immigration debate
Acceptance speech highlights dedication to a progressive city administration and a pledge of full effort. The piece notes Boston’s 20 000 plurality and contrasts civil liberty with exclusionary immigration policies in Australia and the United States, drawing on The Chicago Record Herald to compare restrictive approaches and liberal traditions amid frontier settlement and labor dynamics.
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Boston Globe
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Australia
America
Chicago Record- Herald
Chicago
United States
Alaska
Great Island
Fragmented 1901 essay on immigration and politics
A reader letter and assorted remarks critique immigration policies, race, and labor in the early 20th century. The text condemns Asian exclusion, discusses Kanaka protests, and mocks political and social figures while noting regional tensions and lawmaker actions. The piece blends editorial quips with references to Koester, Roosevelt, and various party disputes.
Captain Read Must Do Time Case Involving Read Convicted
Captain James Read, once a volunteer subsistence officer, faces imprisonment after a court convicted him of complicity in alleged fraud tied to Piney Pringpines. Secretary Roothag refused to intervene, leaving the decision to the judiciary. Washington observers note the case highlights official restraint amid wartime procurement concerns.
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Washington
Roothag
James
Y Enirtmortal
Ao Allecet Chartesary Frasda Lary Pringpines
APA Yeas Ow
Wmisgal Buu Ai Pars Danont
Passing Throng Besieges Atlanta Court Verdict and City Notes
A Atlanta jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the Reed case against the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line and the Southern railroad for 3600 dollars after a distracted session. Judge Newman tended to a sick juror with humor and care as the trial concluded. Nearby, James Farnsworth and other eastern visitors praised Atlanta’s growth and notable sites.
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Dudge Newmar
B. H. Reed
Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line
Southern Railroad
Newman
Sweet Mike
Judge Newman
Quan
James J. Farnsworth
New York
John Farnsworth
Farnsworth
Atlanta
Whitehall Street
Acams
Acoms
Acorns
Joe Johnson
Adamson
Alf Newell
Constitution
Tilden Adamson
Brooklyn Eagle
Charles Daniel
Eagle
Hemsen Crawfords
Journal
Sol Smith Russell
South
Bohemian Smoker Honoring Depot Bill Attracts Atlanta Officials
Representative G B Gress of Wilcox hosts a Bohemian smoker at the Kimball house to honor the depot measure named for him. The event, with speeches by Hoke Smith Dr R D Spalding T H Martin A B Steele and others, will begin at 8 20 this evening in the banquet hall as senators representatives and prominent Atlantans attend.
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Atlanta
Darien
Mississippi
Smith
Elizabethtown
Georgia
Yarien
Kentucky
Ansious
Dr. Smith
Atlante
G. B. Gress
Wilcox
Kimpala House
Senate
General Assembly
Gress
Hoke Smith
R. D. Spalding
T. H. Martin
A. B. Steele
Labor Federation Eyes Union Growth in Fields Lacking Labor
Scranton December 11 The American Federation of Labor begins its convention focusing on organizing labor in ununionized fields and strengthening existing unions. About thirty resolutions were discussed with eight approved and the rest referred to committees or the incoming council. A special committee on trade autonomy was formed, with President James Duncan Mitchell and others guiding its work, with a report expected by Friday or Saturday.
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Labor Federation
Scranton
Organization of
American Federation of Labor
Ictie
Scrapers
James unCan
Econee
John Mitchell
John Mulhollend
Af the
International Association of Almed Mechanics
C. S Hughes
San Antonio
Lex
Plan for New York City rail terminus by tunnel under New York
Philadelphia news reports that J Cae satt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, unveiled a plan to extend the railroad into New York City establishing a common underground terminal. The plan envisions an electric through tunnel from the Hudson to the East River, routed beneath Manhattan, with a joint Pennsylvania and Long Island Railroad connection in New Jersey and a through service to a new New York terminal. The Long Island Railroad would withdraw its terminal plans, and a Pennsylvania New York Extension Railroad Company would be formed to build the tunnel and station. The project aims to minimize disruption to Fifth Avenue by routing the line underground at significant depth.
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New York
J Caesatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York City
Long Island Estersirn Railroad Company
Fourth Avenus
Trust Company Goes Under Receiver Named for Omaha Firm
December 1 in Omaha Nebraska Judge Fawcett appointed William K. Potter receiver for the Omaha Loan and Trust Company after William Wallace filed the application. Bond fixed at 300,000. The company reportedly holds debenture bonds of 750,400 and is guarantor for about 24,500,000 of Tanner Fee stock, with assets described as uncertain amid foreclosure actions.
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Omaha
Nebr
William Wallace
Fawcatt
William K. Potter
Opraha Loan and Trvat Company
Wallace
Local election roundups in Atlanta and Decatur
The semi annual election of officers for Atlanta Typographical Union No 48 produced a large vote with new officers to be installed January 4 led by President CC Houston and officials including W S Weir G G Etheridge Walter Grant and Henry Corbett A mayoral council ticket in Decatur Ga faced no opposition and Dr J W Maryson was elected mayor with a quiet vote The report also notes criminal incidents a theft by JOH Peavey and police actions plus upcoming injunction hearings and a federal patent case involving Findlay Rubber Tire Company of Atlanta Details cover other local items including weather reports a shipwreck captain’s funeral and community notices
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Houston
W. S Weir
G G. Etheridge
Walter Q. Grant
Henry Corbett
R. O Ross
Fed
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C. C Houston
L Sutton
R Ross
M Hagerty
Y P. Huddleston
Alfred Printing
Paul P Richardson
C. C. Hudson
R. L Hollis
Louis Saloshin
D. Y W. Green
Paul P. Richardson
Decatur
J. W. Maryson
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J. L. Johnson
M D. Geneger
H. L Parry
Lawrence Ebernhardt
W. H. Weekes
C Halley
Parry
Joudgh Newman
Consolidated Rubber Tire Gamspany
Cleveland
Chin
Findlay Rubber Tire Company
Atlanta
Ohbio Corporation
United States
Catrin James Wright
Secret Service
Power Company
Mississippi Valley
South
Georgian
Alabama
John Tate
Woodward Lumber Company
Grady Hospital
BS Talley
Trinity Church
J. W. Heldt
Oakland Cemetery
United Confederate Veterans
Atlanta Pioneer Society
Diademma Baker
Mount Gilen Camp
Mra Julia Waites
Mise Fannie Suttles
J M. Baker
East Fair Street
Mount Gilead Church
Chamber of Commerce
Bert
Arguments in Bonine trial likely to go to jury today
Washington December 11 final arguments of counsel concluded this afternoon in the Bonine murder case. The government argued for conviction while the defense urged acquittal, focusing on the evidence and legal standards.
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Ayres
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