City council tax on utilities urged in Atlanta editorial
The Constitution urges a city council pledge to tax public utilities and grant fair compensation for street use. It calls for uniform rules, open unoccupied streets, and charter amendments to ensure cities receive payment from electric and street railway franchises. The piece defends equal treatment of corporations and stresses city interests over private gain.
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Atlanta
Mims
Elermante
City utility competition stance echoes in editorial
The Constitution argues for electric light competition and fair street-use charges. It says granting exclusive favors harms taxpayers and supports broad competition to keep utilities accountable, while asserting the paper’s impartial, middle-ground stance in municipal policy.
Victory for the People Over Franchise Tax Victory
New York corporations Rochester and Buffalo agreed to pay two years of franchise taxes after prior refusals claiming unconstitutionality. The move, while payment is subject to final constitutional ruling, signals a shift and may influence other states to require public utility firms to contribute to local expenses.
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New York
Rochester
Buffalo
States
Death of Hon. J. B. Park Jr. of Greensboro Ga
Hon. J B Park Jr a respected Georgian leader dies at Greene county after long service as judge of the inferior court and chairman of the board of county commissioners He helped build Greene countys road system and his death marks the loss of a patriarchal figure in multiple communities He left a legacy through his son who followed him into public life and the legislature.
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J. B. Park, Jr
Greensboro
Mr. Park
Morgan County
Dahlonega
East Tennessee
Greene
Board of County Commissioners
Greene County
Georgia
Tennessee
Greens
Park
Great Northern Robbery Opinion Calls for Trained Train Crews
A historical editorial argues the eastbound Great Northern train robbers may escape punishment. It urges arming and disciplined police powers on board to deter future raids, suggesting conductors engineers and crew be trained and prepared to defend the train with pistols if needed.
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Great Northern
Great Northern Railway
Chow
Train crews drill for firearm use across the continent
The article laments crews failing to protect passengers and urges drills for train staff to employ firearms when necessary, arguing duties must be strengthened to hold the fort against threats along the route.
Confession of Guilt Under the Tariff War
The Chicago Tribune admits party guilt over Congress and trusts as it discusses Russian beet sugar under the Dingley law. It warns action may come from courts or Congress, noting efforts to protect beet sugar while fearing a Russia export rise could kill U S production. The piece criticizes the Republican party and predicates reform on future outcomes.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Congress
the Tribune
Supreme Court
Russia
Sugar Trust
M. de Witte
Tribune
Republican Party
Porto Rico
Our Greatest Victory Over Yellow Fever in Cuba
The United States, after two years of authority on the island, reports near freedom of travel mid July with no yellow fever cases and only moderate quarantine. Other diseases now claim more victims, while Cuba becomes safe sanitation wise. This Civilizational victory surpasses military feats.
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United States
Gulf States
Cuba
Punishments by Parents in Baltimore Court
A Baltimore police justice has begun a system where a parent is allowed to spank the youth in court, suspending the sentence. The practice, noted as new in the city, relies on home discipline combined with public punishment. The piece also references various political and social snippets.
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Baltimore
Monumental
National Education Association Elects Leaders at Washington
National Educational Association reaffirmed support for a national university under government supervision. W. M. Heardsher of the University of lens was elected president with C. M. Keyes as treasurer. The Detroit meeting featured papers on economics and education reform, with talks on England and the ideal university. Attendance was reported between 12,000 and 18,50.
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Detroit
Mich
National Educational Association
National University At
Washington
Tyuengl
W. M. Heardsher
University of Lens
C. M. Keyes
Hartford
George E. Vincent
Chicago University
George G. Gunton
Institute of Social Economics
New York
F. W. Spsits
Philadelphia
R. P. Halleck
Louisville
Association
England
Cloudesley S. & Brereton
Melton Constable
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
National Council of Education
Young Men's Christian Association
C. CC
Atlanta News Roundup Sparks City Tensions Across Georgia
A garbled composite from multiple papers discusses Atlanta crime, vigilantism, and political pressure. It notes Fulton County grand jury charges against city administration, police concerns about a negro mafia, and calls for stricter vagrancy enforcement amid crime spikes. Also mentions sports feats by Bobby Walthour and mild climate chatter.
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Hartwell
Sun
Atlanta
Cartersville
Waycross
Journal
Augusta
Herald
Fulton County
Jonesboro
Enterprise
DeBray
San Francisco
Adel
Gao
Bobby Walthour
Qibson
Atlantas
Union
Neva
Dalton
Argus
Recorders Court
Albany
Harald
Brother McIntosh
Elberton
Tribune
Constitution
Augusts
The Prolif ic Fly: Rates of Fly Breeding and Refuse Management
An 19th century discussion notes rapid diptera multiplication under warm, food-rich conditions. It cites Linnaeus, Packard, and Weekes on eggs, oviposition in animal carcasses, and the dramatic potential for 25 000 descendants in a hot summer. It advocates burying organic refuse to curb fly breeding and emphasizes immediate egg laying after death.
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Linnaeus
Samson
Virgil
Rauch
Packard
Urban population rise figures show 1,158 cities over 4,000
The census bulletin reports 23,411,698 people live in U S cities and towns above 4,000 population, 87.38 percent of all residents, a sharp rise since 1890. Rhode Island leads with 91.6 percent urbanization. Indian Territory remains the lowest at 2.3 percent.
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Washington
United States
District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Indian Territory
Massachusettts
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Ulino
California
Maryland
New Hampshire
Ohio
Delaware
Colorado
Michigan
Maine
Missouri
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Uta
Montana
Wyoming
Organ
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Louisiana
Vermont
Nebraska
Kentucky
Kansas
Virginia
Texas
Tennessee
Georgia
South Carolina
West Virginia
Arizona
Nevada
Alabama
North Carolina
South Dakota
Arkansas
Idaho
New Mexico
North Dakota
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Delays Hit New Battleship Progress Amid Shipyard Strikes
Washington July 1 The naval bureau of construction released a monthly progress report showing slowdowns across shipyards due to strikes. Notable vessels such as Ohio Tacoma Paul Jones Grampus Pike Whipple Truxton Worden and battleship Maine advanced only modestly or remained stalled, with several battleships Virginia Nebraska Georgia New Jersey and Rhode Island showing little to no work.
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Naval Bureau of Construction
Todc
Nava
Ohio
San Fresco
Comalecign
Whipple
Truxton
Worden
Maryland Steel Company
Mau
Craming
Missouri
Newport News
Lveren
Virgina
Nebraska
Georgia
New Jersey
Ibnode Island
Increase in artillery arm adds 1800 men
Washington July 11 The War Department issues an order to raise the artillery under the last army law by about 1800 enlisted men. The increase applies as enlistments are completed and is divided into sixths to take effect July 1. Officers will rise in number with the enlarged force and promotions among artillery officers are expected.
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Washington
War Department
Bondurant Weds Again in Richmond After Divorce Granted
John I Bondurant formerly of Atlanta and Carrie L Crone of Richmond obtained a license and married in Richmond. The couple faced prior police court charges for living together with Bondurant’s former wife, who later won a divorce. Bondurant listed Lynchburg as birthplace and painter as occupation, Crone's birthplace Richmond, with parents George and Ju Wa Crone. Mrs Bondurant had supported herself and children by dressmaking.
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Richmond
John ‘I’. Bondurant
Atlanta
Carrie L. Crone
Bondurant
Wing
Miss Crone
Saloon Beepers in a Fight Leaves Brennan Wounded
In Chattanooga Tennessee on July 1, Georges Brennan and his son Eugene dueled with rival saloon keeper Harrington. Harrington used a shotgun and fled uninjured while Brennan’s left arm was shattered by a full shot charge. All parties, including Harrington and his brother, were arrested. They are prominent in ward politics.
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George Brennan
Harrington
Chattanooga
Tenn
Georges Brennan
Eugene
Brennans
Brennan
Ioward
Knoxville Carpenters Strike
Seventeen of nineteen union carpenters employed by three local contractors struck yesterday in Enoxville Tennessee over the demand to employ union men exclusively. Other contractors reportedly had acceded to the union's demands.
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Knoxville
Enoxville
Tenn
Woods illness slows Cuba relief progress and July 4 events
Havana July 7 Special Correspondence General Wood remains ill with suspected typhoid fever. Doctors note the illness will run its course, while Washington appoints Adjutant General Scott as military governor. The article contrasts Wood with Pontius Pilate, praises Cuba’s reforms, and reports Fourth of July celebrations in Havana with sports, speeches, and social gatherings.
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General Wood
Playa
Marianac
Havard
Dr. Laine
Dr. Havard
Scabatha
Washington
Scott
Wood
Cuba
Hi Mundo
Jesus Christ
Pontius Pilate
Cube
Rome
Caesar
United States
Mazerra
Letters From The People A New Plan For Farm Land Reform
In a July 5 1901 letter from Perry Alabama farmers describe a harsh dry spell and labor shortages. They note rising costs and dwindling reliable Black labor, causing many to abandon crops. The writer urges subdividing large plantations for white families to farm with better land use and potential yields.
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Tofey
Ek Perry
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