Advertising rates for The Constitution and Sun
The text sets uniform annual rates for The Daily Constitution six days a week at five dollars, The Daily Constitution and The Sunday Constitution and The Suniny South at eight seven dollars a year, with a six month or quarterly option. It states no traveling agent is authorized to take descriptions for the Conciliation at a SB Fate, ve DAILY. one veer. SUNDAY feludia. Both of shore. WEEKLY rates follow similar proportions. ACHOLS & HOLLIDAY of Constitution fund ay are the sole advertising managers for the entire territory around Atlanta.
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Daily Constitution
Sunday Constitution
Suniny South
Shore
Achols & Holliday
Constitution Funday
Manacore
Atlanta
Indorsement of Local Option Divides Atlanta Debates
A 1902 Atlanta card argues the Democratic state convention endorsed local option through "our present legislation" and should guide party policy. It contends local option includes any county level decision on liquor, fence, or school laws and questions Colonel Pringle’s opposition. The column urges adherence to the convention’s action and questions supporters of state enforced prohibition to join the party line.
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Pringle
Othr
lMquor
Bar Association
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Georgia
Ieam
CR. Pringly
Local Railroad Fare Plan Promises Lower Massachusetts Travel Rates
Massachusetts legislators consider a law requiring all railroads to sell 500 mile tickets at 2 cents per mile to boost local travel. Proponents cite New York data showing a 24 percent rise in three years of local passenger receipts despite initial fears of losses.
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Massachusetts
New York
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Theoad
Local rates, court reform, and small capital gain attention
The piece urges lower local passenger rates to bolster commerce, noting railroads keep rates high despite nationwide declines. It supports technical education for small capital holders, arguing against trust domination and highlighting Chicago growth and the need for pragmatic court reforms to reduce frivolous appeals. It stresses responsible lawmaking and practical training.
Furnishings for Georgia Confederate Soldiers' Home appeal
The Georgia Confederate Soldiers' Home seeks $65 to furnish one room and offer a memorial designation for donors. President Calhoun urges prompt support from patriotic citizens, noting the home demonstrates care for veterans and should not rely on beggary.
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W. S. Calhoun
Confederate Soldiers’ Home
Georgia
A Wayside Song and Poems From a Georgia Page
A fragmentary collection of verse and quips reflecting rural and urban African American voices. It includes lines on poverty, philosophy, modesty, and religion, with humor about bank fears, voting, and a funeral anecdote. Notable snippets mention Uncle Jim, Marse Tom, and a Chicago poet discovery.
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Earth
Uncle Jim
Chicago
Rail debate and depot plans tie Atlanta to Georgia cities
Savannah Press notes warmer conventions at Warm Springs versus Atlanta political activities and depot talk. Athens Banner and Dublin Courier-Dispatch reference railroads funding a half million dollar Norfolk depot, with Atlanta eyed for possible new depots or shared state property decisions.
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Savannah
Georgia
Warm Springs
Atlanta
Athens
Norfolk
Madison Advertiser
Dublin
Courier-Dispatch
Wrightsville
N. C
Atlanta man Elliott dies by own action in Atlantic City
Roger Elliott of Philadelphia formerly of Atlanta and Jonesboro is reported to have killed himself in Atlantic City New Jersey on Monday He was well known in Atlanta society having worked for Seaboard Air Line and later held posts in Ohio and the Interior Department His body will be brought to Atlanta and laid to rest in Jonesboro now.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Atlanta
South
Alaska
Eng
Elkins
Littlefield
South Carolina
Gorman
Hanna
Bailey
St Holicitor Penfield
Neck of the Woods
Moses
Meekes
Hell
Philadelphia
Roger Eliott
Atlantic City
Elliott
Jonesboro
Seaboard Air Line
J H Winder
St. John
Eliott
Seaboard
Ohio
Interior Department
Indian Territory
Capital City Club
Blodecht
Simon Ostloeskersky
Decatur Street
Peter Pollinosky
Hach
New York
Peter
Simon
Colonel Blodgett
Michigan
Millisin
Chattoogayille
Messrs. Bail and Troyer
Ball & Trover
Ball
Telas
Traver
Central
Bail Ana
Bail
Akya
Athens
Ilva
Clarke County
Dogo
Two cars crash in New York rail collision kill and injure
A head on crash on the Hudson Valley railroad at Caldwell near Troy, New York, left one dead and sixteen injured. Authorities describe the collision as a tread on incident with multiple serious injuries and others reported as minor.
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Troy
N. Y
Jay
Hudson Valley Railroad
Caldwell
Confed Soldiers' Home seeks funds for furnishings and repairs
A Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia appeal requests donations to furnish new rooms and memorial facilities after the 1901 destruction of the home. The board cites insurance plus gifts to rebuild with a memorial hall library and hospital, urging continued support as inmate numbers rise.
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Confederate Soldiers’ Home of
Georgia
Confederate Soldier's Home of
Ami
Colonia
Atta
Atlanta
United Confederate Veterans
Westview Cemetery
W. Ll. Calioun
Congress Grants Month of Paid Leave to Cuban Audit Staff
Bavane July 9 The house of representatives voted to grant a month’s leave on full pay to American employees in the auditor’s office who have audited accounts held by the military government of Cuba through the end of the American occupation.
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Kedse
Bavane
House of Representatives
Auditor
Cuba
Wen Ee
Political miscellany and editorial snips from state papers
A collage of opinion notices and brief items from Georgia papers. Includes figures on war taxes, federal receipts, and upcoming newspaper launches. Mentions Champ Clark, Grover Cleveland, and Ben E. Russell, with remarks on Spain, the Philippines, and labor unions. One Indiana gossip line notes a jaw injury from singing.
Castellane Ruined Gold Invalidation Of Election
July 9 Paris chamber of deputies invalidated the election of Count Jean de Castellane at St Flour Cantal amid bribery claims. Opponent Charles Bos cited a rain of gold with gifts of 600 to 1000 francs to electors. Castellane admitted liberalities but said his opponent did the same. similar charges surrounded his brothers Bent and Stanislas.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Jean de Castellane
Bont de Castellane
St. Flour
Department
Cantal
Charles Bos
Jean
Et Flour
Bent
Stanislas
Uneasy About the Mohican Delayed Steamer Moana Arrives
In Victoria British Columbia on July 9 a report notes the United States Training Ship Mohican has not yet reached Yokohama after leaving Honolulu July 2. The Mohican is 41 days out, with officials saying 38 days would be the minimum under normal sailing, and bad weather could explain the delay. The Moana has arrived today, and uneasiness persists among those knowledgeable.
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United States
Victoria
B.C
Honolulu
Yokohama
Living trademark cat eyed for rail service deal
Chicago Chronicle reports negotiations for Timels Central railroad to purchase a cat named I. C. born in Parliament Espert offices. The feline letters I C and C I formed in white fur on her sides, making her a potential mascot and brand for the fastest train. Offer around 300 is noted as likely to be accepted. The cat may debut May 1 on St. Louis Chicago freight runs. Twelve killed by shock in Salonica earthquake dispatch adds a second brief item.
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I. C
Chicago Chronicle
Timels Central Railroad
Commission House of Parliament
Espert
South Water Street
Finelly
William ‘S
Buck
Atheis Central
Commission House
St. Louis
Chicago
Ohio State Journal Exchange Sparks Quip on Lightning Rods
A brief joke from an Ohio State Journal transcript shows an agent asking a farmer whether he needs any lightning rods. The amateur farmer replies with a wry line about not proposing to encourage lightning to strike his farm.
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Ohio State Journal
Worth Trying. Puck and Ohio State Journal exchange lines
A fragment from Puck jokes about proposing to Misa Plunkstein and a mock question about a bold suitor. The Ohio State Journal feature has a back-and-forth between Jester and Jimson about giving up a streetcar seat to avoid being carried away by the crowd.
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Puck
Misa Plunkstein
Ohio State Journal
Passing Throng Offers Humorous Postmaster Tales in Atlanta
The postmaster of Atlanta, Blodgett, shares amusing anecdotes on human nature from the city’s streets. He recounts two Russian Jewish clerks with mixed-up newspaper deliveries and a mix of callers for letters, plus a tale of a law firm’s mistaken identity with a grocer in a telephone directory prank. Athens notes mention a double-barrel cannon and a tree that owns itself, alongside visitors from nearby towns.
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H Hunt
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Constitution Publishing CO
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London
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Herslett Street
Covent Garden
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Ampane
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Nothern
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Tim Woodruff
Germany
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Joe Choate
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Rathbone
Congress
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Wren
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Miss
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Champ Clark
Adam
Champ
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Ben E. Russell
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Herald
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Russell
Rome
Stovall
Savannah Press
Indiana
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Have &O
Jane Toppanta
Smarl
Castellane
Cated
Salonica
Daily Mail
Guvesne
Charles H. Brand
Lawrenceville
L. E. Tate
Tate, Ga
Kimball
Thomas Wilkinson
Newnan
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