Rockefeller Gifts Flayed by Bascom as Public Okays
Dr Bascom former UW president denounces Rockefeller gifts to the University of Chicago as damaging to public welfare. He argues wealth used against laws and principles harms students and civic trust, contrasting Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy as properly earned and accepted with the Standard Oil wealth.
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Chicago
Wis
Joan Bascom
University of Wisconsin
Mimaukes
Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Bascom
Ruane
Andrew Carrugr
Mbic
Tim
Bessie Raywood
WB Henry
Pill
Charley
Castle
Austin Wr
Walter H Henry
JG Sa
Flicht
Miss Kaywood
Germany
Countess von Rutbers
Continents
Yer
Guar Gap
Henry Howeser
Kaywoon
Countess van Rittbert
Miss Kaspool
Berlin
Henry
Canada
Wass Kawood
Austin
Relathves
Henri
Fnally
Federal Tie and Savings Link
State Gossip and Tax Battle Echo in Capitol Corridors
State lawmakers and public unity corporations clash over franchise taxation under the new bill. Courts may become involved as opposition argues uniform ad valorem taxation for railroad telegraph and related franchises, with arbitration if assessments dispute. Governor Terrell awaits sworn confirmation of Lamar to the Supreme Court and faces bonds and appointments timing with tax officials and local judges.
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Sean
Supreme Court of the United States
Comptroller General For Taxation Ad Valorem
Teegran
Comptroller General
Georgia
Lamar
Wo A Wright
Bryan Clinch Douglas
Sumter County
Douglas County
Gettne
Insurance firms say year 1900 profitable for Atlanta agents
Reports for last quarter not filed yet by bus h s Wi IASURFACE agents but industry says overall insurance business in Atlanta was strong. Fire, surety, casualty lines show increased premium receipts with many agencies expecting gains. two former partners alone did more business in 1900 than in the prior year. Northern and southern departments expand while the Royal and Hartford reflect Atlanta prominence. life insurance also up though official figures are pending.
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Atlanta
Jane White
Fimt
Unes
Agg Regate
Rcent
Hartford
South
American Central
Georgia
Southern Department of the Royal
Boulsville
Insurance Herald
Prudential
Murtual
New York
Equitable
Comtpact
Aome
Acemea Suimboreant
Gemagmion
Gaerne
New York Clergy Banquet Revels in Punch Pranks and Pedigree
A New York reunion of Methodist bishops features Bishop Andrews of humor and Bishop Foss of stern views. Andrews drains a punch bowl after a playful exchange, prompting Foss’s shock. Anecdotes compare Farrar and Parker in London, Chauncey Depew misreads a cab, and banker Frick’s punctuality is lampooned alongside a tale of a counterfeiter on a ship.
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New York
Edward G Andrews
Methodist Episcopal Church
Foss
Philadelphia
Quaker City
East
Bishop Andrews
Bishop Foss
Bishop Tass
Todstmasters
Bishop Fosse
Brother Andrews
Andrews
Bishop
Sungheon
London
Dean Farrar
Dr Parker
Eighteenth Century Massacre Disclosed at Aquila Site
Rome reports a long sealed death chamber under Aquila’s citadel opened during repairs. The chamber holds 145 preserved corpses, many in uniform or fine dress, believed to be prisoners of war from the 1293 French invasion. Wounds include stab, gunshot, and throat or chest knife injuries.
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Rome
Aquila
The Roll Call Poem From a Confederate Veteran
A veteran from Huntsville Alabama sends a poem to Captain H H E Smith in Atlanta Georgia. The verses reflect on the Civil War, aging veterans, and a shared call to join the past heroes in a distant shore, honoring the gray soldiers who endured and waited for the roll call.
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H HE Smith
Hunteville
Hamtsville
Cape
Henry H Smith
Bendron
Asten
Somali Camel Tales Reflect Hardships in Somali Travel Camps
A fragmentary travelogue contrasts Somalis and their camels with Indian camels. It notes the camel as central to transport, customs, and marriage settlements, describes nomadic villages, and sketches Somali chiefs, archers, and hennaed heads. It also laments camel mistreatment and praises Somali ponies for resilience.
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Somaliand
Sonvallland
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