A New Tax Theory Sparks Atlanta City Debate
Atlanta readers see Mayor Woodward quoted urging tax increases beyond the city charter to meet needs, while opposing factions argue the chamber of commerce should share the burden. The piece contrasts the impact on working people with the wealth disparity, noting the mayor’s claim the chamber is uninvolved but public sentiment values its input. It also touches on wealth and happiness through Charles T. Yerkes’ asserted view that great wealth does not buy happiness.
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Woodward
Municipa
Channel of Commerce
Ilanta
Atlanta
South
Anita
Chamber of
Comce
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
Wealth and happiness lie in giving, not hoarding
The article argues wealthy individuals chase happiness through wealth only by using it to benefit others. Citing George Peabody Peter Cooper Andrew Carnegie and Aaron Hirsch as exemplars it urges modern rich men to follow suit. It notes fortunes often grow with time and concludes a man’s lasting legacy comes from philanthropy that aids humanity.
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Hell
George I’eabody
Peter Cooper
Andrew Carnegie
Aaron French
Faron Hirsch
John Jacob Astor
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
The Lie Defined and a Montana Bribery Case
A discussion on lies and public honesty traces Shakespearean origin to modern politics. It notes Senator Clark of Montana facing bribery accusations and a witness claiming money was offered to expose Clark’s methods. The piece questions truth and how much must be disclosed to inform the public.
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West
Montana
Clark
Fighting Its Own State Fight Over Port Royal Dry Dock
The Charleston News and Courier argues government plans to build a dry dock off Port Royal benefit South Carolina and the southern Atlantic coast. It rejects rival claims, urging merit-based competition and defending Port Royal from attacks by other claimants.
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Charleston
Geema
Port Royal
South Carolina
South Atlantic
Georgia
South
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Port Royal dry dock funds eyed amid regional rivalry
The News and Courier and The Atlanta Constitution spar over southern port improvements. The Port Royal dry dock is argued as essential despite faulty construction and high costs. Expenditures reach 167,163 dollars last year with 882,000 planned next year for rebuilding and dredging. Georgia and Charleston are urged to unite for dock support while avoiding helping northern critics.
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Port Royal
News and Courier
Atlanta
Constitution
Charleston
Port Royal Dry Dock
Port Royal Naval Station
Bureau
Comct
Georgia
Respect to the Farmer and the Value of Agriculture
A lengthy discussion defends the farmer as the base of all wealth, arguing cities and industry depend on farming and that the farmer would sustain civilization if all else failed. The Sun’s comments are dismissed as not serious, with notes on politics including Mr. Bryan and Roberts, plus a satirical take on British censorship and English generals.
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New York Sun
Toston Daily Globe
Boston
Socrates
Georgia Jumble of Rhetoric and Ragtime Reflections
A fragmented Georgia page blends political notes with comic verse and locals’ jests. It includes a coroner race taunt about rival candidates, ad like lines on teeth and coffins, weather rhymes, a resignation letter spoof, and verses praising humble laborers and family life with regional, period flavor.
Legislation by States Digest and Highlights 1889
New York library summarizes state legislation enacted or proposed through 1899. Topics include employment bureaus, corporate law changes, inheritance taxes, road and highway authorities, bicycle and sidepath regulations, probation for juveniles, maximum sentence laws, railroad commissions, and municipal ownership issues. Strong entities include states Michigan Vermont Pennsylvania New York Oregon Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota California Florida Kansas Nevada Missouri Rhode Island Delaware Kentucky North Carolina and Ohio.
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Utah
State Institute of Art
Kentucky
North Carolina
Vermont
Lihols
Missouri
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Delaware
New Jersey
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Rhode Island
Oregon
Washington
Ciites
Florida
Tlinois
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Illinois
California
Kansas
United States District Court
Railroad Commission
Arkansas
United States Supreme Court
Nevada
Atlanta plans and war memories echo in city views
A collection of clipped remarks from Augusta Bainbridge and Rome papers comment on Atlanta seeking a new national park and better trash disposal methods. They reference Sherman and Johnston's campaigns, local curbside practices, and a proposed government building while noting humor and regional ambitions.
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Charleston
D. C
Newa and Courier
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Sherman
Johnston
Tennessee Line
Gate City
Augusta
Atelanta
Taghe Trail
Bainbridge
Joel Chandler Harri
Diversified farming urged as safe plan amid cold snap
The State Press notes a Morgan county farmer who plans to plant ninety acres in cotton again after losses, stressing commitment to a farm plan. Athens Banner reports potential summer session cuts at the University of Georgia due to lack of funds. Griffin News backs circuit primaries for judges and solicitor general. Cartersville News cautions against concentrating on a single crop, citing recent frost impacts. Monroe News and Messenger praises the Atlanta Constitution for supporting farmers and truthful cotton reporting.
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Advertiser
Morgan County
Athens
Banner
University of Georgia
Board of Trustees
Griffin
Atlanta Constitution
Cartersville
Monroe, Ga
News and Messenger
The
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The Great American Loop Defends in Naval Battle
The piece discusses the Brooklyn's strategic loop maneuver during the Spanish American War, with Captain Cook credited for the move. It cites Admiral Sampson and Schley, debates over the tactic, and praise for American seamanship, hoping for future reference and recognition in naval writings.
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Brooklyn
Sampson
Schley
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Admiral Schley
Cervera
New York
Sampoon
Plate
Viscaya
Bainbridge
Hall
Decatur
Mahan
Annapolis
Naval Department
Congress
Department
Reformatory plans urged to aid Georgia policy
Letters from readers discuss rural reform schools, praising Colonel F E W Cole's Nashville model and urging Georgia to adopt a reformatory to relieve courts and improve youth outcomes. Also includes letters from Felix Hubbard in Alabama recalling his birthday, a question about how to address a physician wife, and notes on dividends in cotton mills and grain prospects in Washington County Georgia.
Cotton States Association Seeks County Tax Data
New Orleans January 12 The Cotton States Association of Commissioners of Agriculture adopted resolutions urging state governors to require county tax assessors to report acres planted in cotton and other crops, crop conditions yields shipments and related data to state agriculture commissioners for monthly compilation and publication. The session also endorsed inspections of seed and plant materials to curb pests and diseases and selected Raleigh North Carolina as next meeting site after a long ballot.
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Cotton States Association Commissioners of Agriculture
Stevens
Jastremski
Cotton States Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
State Commissioners of Agriculture
Commissioners of Agriculture
Dugger
Little Rock
Montgomery
Raleigh
N. C
West End
Gus Morrow Likely for Georgia House Seat
Gossip across Georgia presses hints that Colonel Gus Morrow of Clayton might be sent to the legislature as Clayton County's representative. The talk notes strong statewide support and mentions other races including prison commissioner contests and numerous county offices.
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Thomasville
Times-Enterprise
Clayton
Clark Everett
Baxley
Mark I. Everett
Stewart County
Prison Commission
Hom Thomas Eason
Everett
Georgia
Houston
Ore Dinery
Fannin County
Blue Ridge World
Gates
Bart Cox
Ellijay
Walton
Oconee Finterprise
C. A. Stan
Felker
Savannah
Jonesboro
Clayton County
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