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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1875
Page
2
The piece surveys political crosscurrents in Ohio and Tennessee, noting Democrats' opposition to banking power and Vatican influence. It cites editorials from St Louis Times and Richmond Whig, arguing for monetary reform and unity across factions to support wartime reconstruction.
The article reviews the 1874 tax law on national banks, noting chief officers must report property and individual stockholders pay taxes. It cites Justice Bradley on capital not taxable by states but shares taxed to owners, and discusses Richmond and Augusta taxation battles. It covers Rome bond settlements offering 70 cents on the dollar over 21 years, with conditions on future lending and annual taxes, and notes local dissension, centennial agent Tyren’s duties, and city council bond amendments reducing debt and adjusting interest.
A late 19th century summary from a Virginia or Southern paper recounts executions and public hangings including two colored murderers in Wheaton or Charlestown. It notes Beecher trial emotions, a Columbus train incident killing Col Boyle, and various sensational items such as Yellow Fever reports, class day festivities, and a balloon accident.
An investigation reveals New York agents of Havana cigar factories underprice Chicago and interior importers by 5 to 20 percent. They ship via New York dealers who offer goods cheaper than direct Havana imports, undermining legitimate trade and Treasury revenue.
A Louisville Commerces writer surveys Professor Fice who claims a new meteorological philosophy linking dry summers to planetary influences. He predicts a stormy July across the globe, citing unusual seismic and volcanic activity and planetary equinoxes, while acknowledging incomplete atmospheric laws.
The Boston ship Rambling of the Elements reported a sea earthquake near the equator on June 4 while 49 16 N 57 51 W. The vessel, carrying 44 000 bags of sugar from Manila, pitched violently, then trembled and rocked as if hitting a dock before resuming normal movement. Captain Ross noted the event as unusual for its west and north location.
Amelie ex Queen of Greece dies amid diplomatic talk. Born 1818 eldest daughter of Oldenburg. She married Otho of Bavaria and ruled Greece with vigor. Noted for beauty, intellect, Greek dress, horsemanship, public works, and theater. Reign ended 1856. she left no children and lamented not being a mother.
The King visits a village school and quizzes a bright girl named Christindhen. Asked which kingdoms the orange and the gold piece belong to, she says vegetable and mineral. She then declares the king belongs to the kingdom of heaven, prompting emotional reaction from mothers and officials.
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