Garfield on property taxes and local valuations debate
A Buffalo Civic Federation speech by James A Garfield questions fixed valuations and favors local assessor determined values with safeguards. The Chicago Record-Herald discusses perjury risks, household goods, and suggests dispensing individual returns in favor of assessor posted values and protest opportunities within Illinois quadrennial valuation rules.
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Civic Federation
Buffalo
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Chicago Record-Herald
Nimarit
Brevners
Record- Herald Ia
Illinois
End of Occupation Prompts Chin Court Reentry to Pekin
The Chinese court plans to return to Pekin in September signaling a major event for four cotton states in America. It would reopen a market supplying about 600 million pounds of cotton to spinners, with prior suspension of duties hurting growers and merchants as prices fluctuated amid wartime pressures.
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Pekin
Amoera Anes
Supreme Court ruling ends long ad hoc use of trust funds
The supreme court of the state clarifies the law on diverting trust funds for other purposes while awaiting payment. Treasurer Park sought a precise ruling to protect future actions and ensure prompt teacher payments. The decision urges swift legislative action to prevent recurrence and preserve government fiscal integrity.
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Supreme Court of
Park
Thia
Commonwealth
Grower and spinner warned as cotton market risks rise
The article urges growers to secure supply and negotiate with claimants to avoid being dragged into a September market. It notes the threat of speculators squeezing both grower and spinner, and predicts a wider Chinese market by autumn if demand grows. It argues the remedy lies with the grower gaining control of his business now.
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China
Audi
Cup Races Postponed to September Due to Wind Averages
The New York Sun argues postponing cup races from August to September may reduce wind-related disappointments, citing Sandy Hook monthly wind averages from 1890 to 1900. Data shows September usually winds greater than August, with only two years where August led. Historic race dates ranged from August 8, 1870 to November 9, 1881, and the piece suggests September offers no clear benefit.
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New York Sun
Sandy Hook
Enited States Weather Bureau
Cambria
New York
Atalanta
Rights of Lame Ducks and Treasury Warrant Dispute
Treasury authorities wrestle with pay rights of congressional lame ducks. Former NY congressman Martin Glynn served on the St. Louis exposition commission, while an appointee, Mr. Gigan, took office April 17 and received a $192 warrant May 1 for his duties alleged to begin at the commission’s organization. Glynn, defeated for re-election, is cited as the instrument in a fight over when duties and pay legally commence.
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Treasury
Martin Glynn
New York
Gigan
Ofice
Glynn
Albany
N. Y
Southern Industrial Convention Opens With Claims of Trade Unity
Two speeches at the opening praised southern conditions and urged interregional trade. Governor Stone of Pennsylvania said the South is a major world cotton producer and should sell to each other, underscoring a shared language and flag. President Hargrove of the Southern Association highlighted vast natural resources and population, inviting capital on cooperative terms.
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Stone
Pennsylvania
South
Wales
England
Hargrove
Southern Association
Union
United States
Alabama's New Governor Jelks Ready to Lead
Honorable William D Jelks president of the Alabama senate assumes the governor’s duties under succession law for the remainder of the term. A prominent Eufaula citizen and journalist, Jelks is seen as in tune with the era’s progressive spirit and will keep Alabama at the fore.
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Alabama
Wiliam D. Jelks
State Senate of
Wis
Jelks
Senate
Samford
Jelus
Eufaula
Boston Shame And Public Debate On Nude Statues
A fragmented clipping voices outrage over nude Boston statuary and criticizes inviting religious groups. It cites penalties of responsibility, mentions hypnotism as an excuse, and references teachers' pay and legislative duty. The piece nods to political figures and past events in a sweeping, opinionated tone.
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Boston
Southern Industrial convention Opens in Philadelphia
Philadelphia newspapers greet the Southern Industrial convention with warm welcomes and calls for practical trade dialogue. Editorials from the Philadelphia Ledger Times and Record emphasize northern-southern cooperation, shared prosperity, and the value of direct meetings in advancing mutual commerce between Philadelphia and the South.
STATE UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES MEET REPORTS SUBMITTED
Athens June 12 Special The board of trustees of the University of Georgia met this afternoon and heard the chancellor Hill report. Enrollment for the year reached 2 03 the highest in university history during its centennial year. The catalogue was distributed ten thousand copies. Promotions fellowships and staff appointments were discussed along with library and literary society matters. The chancellor praised Professor Park and noted enhancements in agriculture and forest preservation. The university’s centennial tie to state progress and future funding were highlighted.
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Athens
Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
Henry D. Mc Daniel
Messrs
George Tharnes
P. W. Meldrim
Hamilton McWhorter
N. L. Hutchins
B. B. Bower
Howell Cobb
A. L. Hull
A. 0. Bacon
W. E. Simmons
D. B. Hamilton
Benny Persons
N. E. Harris
F. G. du Bignon
George F. Gober
Hill
University At Athens
Brankiin College
State College
BBC
R. F. Perk
Park
Engineering Society
Fat
B.r. Lawrence
Hunt
Chatcellor
Franklin College
University
en @anues
Department of Agriculture
Department of Animal Industry
Hil
Homer
Oscar S Strauss
New York
J. Montephenson
Moore College
A. O. Bacon
Clarke
City of Athens
United States
Congress
Rezcht
Southern Industrial Convention Moves Northward
Southern bankers traders governors and mayors gather in Philadelphia to compare notes and urge investment in regional resources. The Baltimore and Philadelphia trade struggle merges with a peaceful business invasion as southern progress aims to win northern capital and boost shipping and commerce. The Augusta Herald adds a cautionary note urging creditors to seek repayment before summer.
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Philadelphia
Chambers of Commerce and
Board of Trade
South
Letters From The People On James R Barrick And Civil War Remembrance
A reader recounts James R Barrick as a beloved Kentuckian who joined Confederate service and wrote verse after the war, noting his burial at Oakland Cemetery. The message also discusses 1861 University of Georgia students who joined the Confederate cause, asking for a published list of classmates and their fates and inviting further memories from readers.
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James BR. Barrick
Georgia
James R Barrick
Henry Watterson
Atlanta
Macon
Barwick
Telegraph
Confederate
Clayland & Dumble
Harry J. Flash
Barricte
Oakland
Smith
Univeraty of Georgia
Joseph E Brown
Resestar
Fort Sumter
Augusta
Lipscomb
Yonkers
Lipscombe
Appomattox
Marie Jackson
Tom Glenn Willam Smith
Willam Brooks
Hartwick
Perhays En
Yarmoy
Hering
Honor to Georgia Sheriff in Carrollton Mob Clash
Vociferous praise for Sheriff Merrill of Georgia for confronting a mob, protecting a negro prisoner, and firing when the mob pressed, asserting the law must prevail over popular rage and upholding duty over popularity amid deadly confrontation. It defends the sheriff and condemns mob violence against state authority.
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Merrill
Richmond Times
Joseph Merrit
Georgia
Carrollton
Sheritt Merritt
Disappearance of Mr. Frank McDaniel Shocks County
The state press reports Frank McDaniel vanished from his western county home. He had been treated at the state hospital in Milledgeville for eight months and, after arriving in Talcotton, withdrew about $200 from the PeopIita bank before vanishing during the night. He has a wife and several children.
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Frank McDaniel
McDaniel
Milledgeville
Atato Canatorium
Talcotton
Peopicta Bank
Charter Forms Wade Mecum Springs Co at Winston-Salem
North Carolina notes report the Wade Mecum Springs Company of Stokes County chartered with 120000 capital. Shareholders include six Winston-Salem citizens and John Parks of Norfolk. The widow of L T Polk, first president of the National Farmers Alliance, died at her home. Republicans anticipate Holton and Harkins reappointment. Asheville revenue office to stay. Governor Aycock invites National Editorial Association to meet in Asheville next year.
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Raleigh
N C
Wade Mecum Springs Company
Stokes County
Winston-Salem
John Parks
Norfolk
L T Polk
National Farmers
al Mance
North Carolina
A. E Holton
United States
H Heckfash Harkins
Asheville
Winston
Aycock
National Editorial Association
Buffalo
Four burglars to face death penalty in Emma post office case
North Carolina report says two whites and two Negroes convicted of burglary in the first degree in the Emma post office robbery. They have not been sentenced yet but the penalty is death and no governor commutation is expected. Also noted are a near-fatal hoisting machine accident on the Southern railway, the Southern Musical convention ending in Chattanooga and a bronze bust of General Robert E Lee presented to Washington and Lee University by Frank T. Howard of New Orleans.
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Philadelphia
Piladelphia
Baltimore
Charleston
Hartimore
Alway
North Carolina
Aghavills
Emma Post Office
Robybery
Marshall
Southern Railway
Southern Musical Convention
Chattanooga
Ashesville
BR. E. Les
Washington and Lew University
Howard
Lexington Va
Lee
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Ary Wote
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Donnelly
Antwy Woodlirs
BR. T. Cam
T. Tanter
Claude A
Constitution Publishing CO
Postoffica Atlazta, Ge
Michola & Hollidat
Constitution Puthdeng, Adip
Dally
Wits
States
Canada
Mexico
Treasier Park
Mississsippi
Philadelphia Press
Pepmnieenenab Naas
Long
Brook‘iyn
Edward
Mnieide
Thiz
Philadelphia Ledger
Representatives of Commerce
Iin
Chambers of Exchange
Horticultural Hall
Ateat
Peedless Travel
North Georgia Agricultural College
School of Technology
ABE
Georgia Normal and Tacuetrial
Obo State Normal School
Fernon
C. H Herty
American Academy
Com. Warren
Berry
4. C. White
de Campbell
McPherson
Stephenson
Walter B. Hilly
Augusta Herat
Mureé
the State Press
West Point
Wills Johnson
Johnson
Memphis
Tenn
Jorann
Pinchback
Dohtonega Ga
Wimp
Soma Mann
North Carolina News Notes
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