Cotton Taxable Debate in Georgia Courts and State News
A lengthy report reviews a decision by the attorney general on whether producer held cotton on the first of April is taxable as merchandise. The piece quotes Comptroller General Goldsmith and Attorney General Hammond, discusses exemptions, and explains that crops become taxable when held as merchandise. The article also cites a 1874 Georgia ruling and analyzes implications for taxation of cotton, provisions, and wearing apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Oni - Messenger
Mmr
Yuchel
Phlete
Gaporal
Gov. Smith
Bla Opratéron
Hammond
Ttata
Dng
Atlanta
FuneBdth
M. Smithy Alateta
I . Govexnion
Degree conferrals and campus ceremonies noted
The article records honorary and earned degrees conferred including Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science on multiple recipients, with Doctor of Philosophy awarded to S.A. Goldschmidt and others. It describes the baccalaureate address by Rev. Jiniih, the motto chosen by George Wither, and reflections on poverty, economy, and virtue, plus campus society events and a Knight of Pythias assembly in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. W. Stone
S.A. Goldschmidt
W. Ky
Bauer Wight
BR Gray
Welker
Jiniih
George Wither
Beau Brommella
Sandford
Shakapeaia
Burne
Diogenes
Alexander
Lefeconowy
St. Paul
Wightman
Phi Gamma Socié
Flere
Bev
W. Po
Elogence
Aera Pronou
Pamphlet on Supreme Court Decision and Railroad Tie Up
Locals note the pamphlet on the Supreme Court decision is ready for delivery with one dollar for subscribers and two dollars for non subscribers. The piece discusses the railroad companies refusing to carry, urging action to compel compliance and avert a broader conflict. The report cites Western and South Carolina lines, with references to a large convention and a commission's authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court Deciziona
Palivoad
Hoeera'Pr Sud
Charleston
Ae Falkton
Ene Railroad
Padtel Coos
Adj
Sa Fari
Interpoaing
Tetaal
Said
Mashvilla
Atlanta
Gotrown
South Carolina
Dion Anil
Fragmentary historical note from unclear source
A broken OCR fragment mentions various unreadable terms and names, yielding no clear event or identity. The text provides no definite person, place, date, or organization to anchor a factual summary.
Markets by Telegraph Summary of Currency and Bond Updates
Telegraph markets report dull and unsettled trading with government securities listed as steady. Central bank figures show funds of 84,054,420 and currency holdings at 59,007,020 with sub treasurer disbursements of 208,009 for interest and bond payments. Haw-Ounnana figures note gold at 1123 and New York sight rem exchanges.
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TERY
Voriuly
Seady
Central
Hrie
Lake Shoreng
Lundie
Greahgs Bineburg
Northwest Xe
Rock Leland
New York
Commercial market notes from a historic cotton trade page
Fragmentary OCR shows cotton market chatter with prices and receipts. Mentions bale totals, shipments and dull to nominal trading tones. Names and places appear jumbled but suggest a mid nineteenth century trade column with commodity figures and dates.
Fragmentary transcript hints at court testimony and charges
The garbled notes reference a court case with a defendant and witness named Hindley. It mentions a person named Phomae and phrases about testimony, defense, and charges, but the text is incomplete and unclear about dates, places, identities, or outcomes.
Tobacco acreage surpasses last year in several states
A July report shows tobacco acreage and production in multiple states rising or remaining above the prior year. Kentucky remains dominant with two fifths of total output, while Virginia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, and others report varying gains and overall satisfactory crop condition.
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Maz Jand- Bas
Virginis
Rolins’ Eyend
Massachusetts
Georgia
Alabama
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Market Prices and Quotations From Major Centers
A garbled OCR record shows July quotations from Longville Baltimore and Savannah markets. It lists grains, meats, whisky, and flour values, with notes on firm prices for pork and beef cuts, and mixed signals for corn wheat and oats. Several named places and price figures appear, including hogs, cattle, and bagging rates, alongside some witness to active markets in wheat and rye.
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Longviase
Louis
Forma i
Niger
Cali
Texas
Tate
Baltimore
Bartyuorg
Howard Street
Western Family
Elty ‘Mills
Rlo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Bargain Special Counter at Furchgott Benedict & Co
Mesera Farchgott Benedict & Co announce a special counter offering 80,000 dollars worth of dry goods and carpets at and below cost. Domestic goods history and other items listed at less than manufacturing cost. Debtors and creditors notice seeks authentication and claims by July 81 1878 directed to executor J D Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesera, Farchgott, Benedict ,& Co
Furchgott, Benedict & Co
Arers
Karebeott
Benedict
Ui Toes
Joseph Wille
Authen
D. Willis
Atlanta and Richmond Air Line Railway Train Details
Passenger trains Eastward leave Spartanburg and arrive Charlotte with connections to eastern cities. Western connections via Charlotte to Carolina Central lines and Western Division trains. Westward trains from New York run in direct connection after 8 p.m., providing rapid transfers and time from New York to Atlantic portals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traia
Charlotte
Richmond
Hailord
Itgiaia
Columbia
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Daily Constitution
Erison
Dr. Price
Crosas
Pine
B. Watie
J. Ben
Supreme Court of the Uni
Congress
Japan
Iridut
Valre
EMORY
Bethedine
Oxford
Liscomb
Ghude C. Cody
Covigs
Nea
Apeech
Hough
Rel Jones
Eveyman
G. W. Mathaws
Fort Valley
J. A. Stafford
Covington
J. A. Wright
Kay
Warren Akin Candler
Cartersville
Rey
Iat
Beneaith
Ile
Phi Gamma Halla
Keely
Gov. Samih Ten
Podiste
Anda & Bee
Ling Sa
Baie Sai Agnificenteucces
Edmondson
Exchequer
Les
Hodge
Hawkinsville
W.mangham
Gutin Loge
Ne. i
Siihie Ga
M. Sullivan
Stewart
Auanta
West Point
H.je
Telegraph
Commercial
Aula
Midalae
Uae
Mr. Hindley
osh-Buchanan
Cate
Atrths
Shipping News
Francis, Mauritz
Forest
Engle
Crook
Savannah
Gauar
Farchgott Benedict & Co
Georg
Atanta
Nand
Tarrelton
Aed Panier
Sears
Willasn Bender
Ton Superior Court
Cis
Collins Tune
Atlanta and
May
Soth
Spstianburg
Vam
Virginia Springs
John B. Peck
Asportaticon
A. Georgia
Marietta
Ailroad
Kennesaw Mountain
Kennesaw House
North Georgia
JA. G. Atverson
International
Great North
Falcon
Thomas B.J Fowrell
Anthon
Daniel Pittman
Iyu
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