Debate Over Atlanta Franchise Lines Sparks City Debate
In Atlanta on July 24 1901 The Constitution weighs the aldermanic board battle over transit franchises between the Fourth Ward Citizens Committee and the competing Rapid Transit project. Joel Hurt of the Atlanta Railway and Power Company proposes route changes to reconcile lines on Peters street Hunter Madison Trinity and Whitehall to center the city while avoiding blanket condemnation. The piece urges fair city welfare driven settlement, equal application of eminent domain, and protection of streets near affected neighborhoods amid ongoing public dispute.
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Aldermanic Board
Fourth Ward
Citizens’ Committee
Seventh Ward
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Joel Hurt
Hurt
Peters Street
Oak Street
West End
Whitehall
Whitehall Street
Hunter Street
Transit Company
Hunter
Madison Avenue
Railway Company
Mitchell
Nelson Streets
Madison
Railway and Power Company
Nelson Street
Forsyth Street
Peters and
Walker Streets
Whitehall and
Broad
Railway and Power
Trinity Avenue
Rapid
Hart
Aldermanic
Brat
Inj
Franchise grants and city council action on street lines
The text argues the city council must require clear necessity for franchises to lay tracks on occupied routes, allow crossing only when no alternative exists, and warns that improper grants may be judicially reviewed. It urges impartial handling by aldermen to serve public transport needs over private corporate interests.
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Aldermanic Board
Our Trade to the South Benefits From Pan American Ties
The article notes a sharp rise in United States exports to South and Central America and the West Indies from 1890 to 1901, driven by a Pan American policy. It cites Mexico as a key success, contrasts German and French mercantile influence, and argues for closer, noncompetitive ties with Latin American nations to expand trade and avoid racial tensions from the Spanish American War era.
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South
Central America
United States
South American
South America
Central American
Mexico
West Indies
Central and
Mr. Blaine
Washington
Republic of Mexico
Germany
Hongland
France
The Question of Taxation and Municipal Burdens
Hon. Thomas I. Johnson cites taxation as the day’s pressing issue as Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison decries the city’s heavy and overlapping levies. He argues multiple tax bodies squeeze funds from residents, with county, city, school, library, drainage, and park authorities all vying for revenue, leaving taxpayers overwhelmed. The piece suggests a union-wide pattern of onerous levies and wasteful salaries amid competing authorities.
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Bryan
Thomas I. Johnson
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Harrison
Taxing Bodies and the Schley Case Highlight Public Debate
The piece argues that many taxing authorities burden the public with rising fees and amounts owed to various bodies, urging unity against excessive taxation. It then surveys the Rear Admiral Schley controversy, faulting the Navy for undermining a respected officer and praising the court of public opinion and historical perspective to determine merit.
Victory for Journalism by General Agnus at Baltimore American
General Felix Agnus, proprietor of The Baltimore American, uncovered the Maclay conspiracy against the Santiago victor and exposed the slanderous author. He pursued the truth into a Navy secretary’s den, forcing a full confession, and defended press freedom and public duty amid national politics and international remarks.
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Felix Agnus
Baltimore American
Maclay
Santiago
Agnus
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
From Georgia Nuggets and Old Way Sages
A mosaic of Georgia verse and sayings mixes rural humor and sentiment. It raccolles readings on camp meetings with Mary, weathering hardship, moral quips, and the resilience of folks in Georgia life. Strong lines reference Schley, pensions, rain, and a veteran’s courage.
Tax on Realty Conveyances Exemption Raised in Washington
Commissioner Workes rules real property conveyances with value or consideration up to 33500 are exempt from tax and will be deducted from the value of all conveyances. the note clarifies the tax base threshold for realty transfers in federal proceedings dated July 23 in Washington.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Workes
Passing Throng: Savannah Professor Answers Chicago Criticism
Professor Marvin M. Parks of Savannah High School defended University of Chicago critics in a Kimball House scene. He praised Georgia teachers studying there, noted reforms and urged continued support for higher education across Chicago, Harvard, Columbia, Johns Hopkins and Cornell. He hailed Georgia Club’s work in securing reduced rates for trips and supported a Georgia summer school while lauding railroad leader John M. Egan for ballast schemes aiding both road and farmers.
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Marvin M. Parks
Savannah
Kimball
University of Chicago
Parks
North
Europe
Oxford
Foster
Triggs
Dr. Triggs
Georgia
Chicago
Georgia Club
Harvard
Columbia
Johns Hopkins
Cornell
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Kimball House
Sid
Isis Read
John M Egan
Ceneral of Georgia Railway Company
Egan
Central
Winship and Flake Named in Army Appointments throughout list
Washington July 23 President today announced Army and Navy appointments including War Department chaplains Ernest W Newson H Percy Silver and medical officer Harry R Lemon First Lieutenants of infantry Frank H Burton William Grace Samuel B McIntyre Samuel A Price Harris Pendleton J Peter Vredenburgh Second Lieutenants of infantry Ernest H Agnew Colin H Bell Charles W Barber Alpha T Easton Campbell W Flake Clarence M Furay Robert F Grinstead John F McCarthy W S Manes Edgar Brayer Grant T Trent Benjamin R Wade Frederick S Yourle First Lieutenants of cavalry Delphi Tr Castel Alvan C Gliton George E Lovell Henry M Morrow Sam Van Leer Second Lieutenants of cavalry Lawrence S Carson William H Clapton Jr Frank B Edwards Thomas M Jaze C C McGill Archie Miller Frank T Mc Naray Orlando C Palmer Bradley J Wooten Edward C Wells John S Young Second artillery corps Daniel Craig Fred H Denter Arthur J Fuller Jenks H Kerfoot Ralph F Mitchell John C Obnstad Carroll Power Francis W Ralston Jr John M Shook Blanton Winship Also mentions Lewis A Martin and notes United States consul at Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Mexico and Treasury appointment Henry G Turley collector of patois district of Peart river Mississippi
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Washington
Ernest W. Newson
H. Percy Silver
Harry R. Lemon
Frank H. Burton
Williamb. Grace
Samuel 8. McIntyre
Samuel A. Price
Harris Pendleton
J. Peter Vredenburgh
Colin H. Bell
Charles W. Barber
Alpha T. Easton
Campbell WW. Flake
Clarence M. Furay
Robert EF. Grinstead
John F. McCarthy
W. S. Manes
Edgar Brayer
Grant T. Trent
Benjamin R. Wade
Frederick 8
Yourle
Leutenants
Delphi
E. Castel
Alvan C. Glitom
George E. Lovell
Henry M. Morrow
Sam van Leer
Lawrence 8
Carson
William H. Clapton, Jr
Frank B. Edwards
Thomas M. Jaze
C. C. McGill
Archie Miller
Frank T. McNaray
Orlando C. Palmer
Bradley J. Wooten
Edward C. Wells
John
E. Young
Leutenants Artillery Corps
Daniel Graig
Fred &. Denter
Arthur J. Fuller
Jenks H. Kerfoot
Ralph F. Mitchell
John C. Obnstad
Carroll Power
Francia W. Ralston, Jr
John M. Shook
Blanton Winship
Ptate
Lewis A. Martin
West Virginia
United States
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Treasury
Henry G. Turley
Patois
Peart River
Misaisalppi
City Hall Discusses Dual Investigations On Crematory And Franchises
City officials debate two investigations at the council meeting. The board of health may probe crematory nuisance concerns raised by residents seeking its removal. Aldermen push for a council inquiry into alleged franchise actions, aiming for a thorough, possibly public review. The August 8 meeting looms as key.
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Board of Health
Lkely
Burton Smith
Lody
Erand Jiry
Pineapple Growers Unite for Fancy Shedded Fruit Trade
The Florida Fancy Pineapple Association, about 150 growers, establishes Jacksonville as headquarters to promote shed grown pineapples as a specialty. Led by D Wetherill and H P Chenoweth, the group aims to standardize fancy grades, boost railroad distribution, and move 125000 crates next season nationwide from Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Fancy Pineapple Association
D. Wetherill
Tampa
H. F. Sperry
Orlando
W. L. Straub
St. Petersburg
H. P. Chenoweth
Punta Gorda
Chenoweth
United States
Tragic Train Backing Kills Woman in Tuscaloosa
At about 7 pm at the Alabama Great Southern depot Tuscaloosa Belt train backing from a switch ran over Mrs. Mary Lizzie Blackburn about forty and her thirteen year old daughter Edna Blackburn. Mrs Blackburn died instantly and Edna lost her left leg. Both women worked at Sanders cotton mills near the depot.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama Great Southern
Blackburn
Sanders
Convict Chauncey Proctor Sentenced to Six Years
Chauncey Proctor arrived at the North Carolina penitentiary to begin six years of an unexpired sentence. He had been recaptured at Asheville after months of liberty as Tennessee seeks him for at least two murders. Tennessee will take him after his term ends.
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North Carolina
Tennessee
Raleigh
N. C
Chauncey Proctor
Asheville
Lberty
City Hospital Funding Blocked Over Missing Council Notice
Knoxville July 23 An ordinance to provide 10.0 percent funds for a new city hospital was declared invalid by the city attorney because three councilmen out of the city were not notified of a special meeting where the measure passed. The mayor will contest the decision.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Sister shoots sister in attempted robbery in Arkansas
Miss Pedri Billman, 16, of Mammoth Springs Ark, was shot and dangerously wounded early today by her elder sister Grace Billman. Grace fired at a supposed robber, whose footsteps were heard on the front porch, but the bullet struck Pedri.
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Pearl Billmen
Arkansas
Mammoth Springs
Ark
Pedri Billman
Grace
Crop conditions report from North Carolina July update
State agricultural department's July crop report shows condition percentages versus average years for twelve hundred correspondents. Cotton 70 percent, corn 74, tobacco 14, Irish potatoes 72, sweet potatoes 83, hay 96, apples 67, gardens 85.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
State Agricultural Department
Won't Be in Race for Governor
Nashville report says Speaker of the Senate Newton will not seek the governorship. In Mobile, Alabama a man named Pickett was arrested and confessed he is wanted in Montgomery, Alabama for murder.
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Nashville
Tenn
Senate
Newton
Montgomey
Mobile
Alan
Ronamed Pickett
Bo Montgomery
Liquor Dealers in Church Spark Heated Session in Virginia
Richmond special reports the 118th Dover Baptist Association grappling with removing liquor dealers from member churches. Eight of sixty eight churches in the body harbor liquor traffic, including First Second and Leigh Street churches. The First Church refuses expulsion and threatens withdrawal. debate stalls the report.
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Richmond
Dover Baptist Association
Leigh Street
First
Pollard
Witness swears Ellis Glenn has false teeth in Ells case
Parkersburg West Virginia July 22 the Ells case opened with Agnes Riley stenographer for defense testifying she believed Ellis Glenn had false teeth causing a court scene the defense plans to call three witnesses while the state contends Glenn did not have false teeth Dr Wise made four head and hand exams with no scar found and Williamstown man identifies Ellis as not Bert Glenn who worked for him for years
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ells
Agnes Riley
John F. Laird
Fcar
Ellis Glenn
Hihs Glenn
Wills Glenn
Bert Glenn
Elis Glenn
Wise
Richter
Williamstown
Move in Frisco Memphis Railway Convention sparks leadership change
Kansas City stockholders of the Kansas City Clinton and Springfield Railroad replace B S Winchell with Judge H Priest as president to dodge a Missouri law banning parallel line consolidations. Board members resign and a new board is elected as the Frisco lines near Springfield realign.
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Kansas City
St Louis
San Francisco
Fort Scott
Memphis
Kansas City, Clinton
Springfield
Frisco
Confederate Veteran Monument Unveiled at Aiken South Carolina
A Confederate monument honoring Aten ladies work was unveiled in Aiken with Augusta veterans providing music and flags from Georgia. Colonel T. P. Teague and Captain Rice Smith spoke as Misses Hall and Ford revealed the monument amid cheers. A local barbecue followed.
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Aiken
S. C
Columbia
S C
Aten
United States Artillery Band
Sullivan's Island
Augusta
Clark
Georgia
Gobic Legion
T. P. Teague
Hall
Ford
Rice Smith
Rain Delays Drills as Governor Jelks Leaves Camp
Heavy rains halt drills at Mobile militia camp. Governor Jelks and staff departed Montgomery today. Camp Jelks to be broken tomorrow. Cavalry and artillery to relocate to new camp on Thursday for a weeklong stay.
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Jelks
Mobile
Ala
Jelka
Montgomery
Jelke
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