Postage Batse and Newspaper Page Plans
A brief notice outlines subscription terms for daily weekly and Sunday editions, with page counts from 12 to 36 and rates for one year six or three months. It lists Nichols & Holliday advertising managers for territory outside Atlanta and notes mailing to United States and Canada.
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United States
Canada
Mantes
Nichols & Holliday, Constitution Building
Iola Advertising Managers
Atlanta
Army policy in the Philippines fuels political heat
In a May 9 1992 Atlanta piece the author argues Democrats must critique the army’s operations without branding all soldiers as cruel. They condemn the order to “kill everything over ten years of age” as infamous, urging daily Senate denouncement and public awareness ahead of November elections.
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Philippines
Jake Smith
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Senate
Lakes
Gulf
Nessus
Getting His Record on Straight Senator Elkins W Virginia
Senator Stephen Boanerge Elkins of West Virginia wears a Grand Army of the Republic button on his left lapel, discarding a boutonniere. Critics alleged he did not serve in the Civil War, prompting a push to verify his credentials as he claimed service as a captain.
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Stephen Boanerge Elkins
West Virginia
Tayabas
Sarmar
Stephen
Nis
Iate
Missouri militia veteran and pension debate in G A R circles
A Republican senator faces scrutiny over Civil War claims as the Seventy-seventh Missouri militia under General Schofield is cited. The G A R backs veterans’ status for militia and other war survivors. The senator’s Confederate father recalls differing views, stressing business credibility in public life.
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Missouri
Schofield
Antietam
Atlanta
Stephens
O. K
Steve
Potato boom urged for Georgia farmers to profit from scarce supply
The piece argues that western New York and other potato centers face rising prices due to shorter reserves and higher meat costs. It urges Georgia farmers to grow potatoes to supply the home market and export, noting southern lands, climate, and rates as favorable for world leading production. It warns against neglecting the market and suggests organizing a Murphy boom to profit easily. It also reflects on recent notable deaths and calls for youth safeguards as leaders pass away.
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Murphy
New York
Cuba
Georgia
Trusts and tariffs drive GOP minds toward revision
Analysis shows a policy driven by protectionism and votes, with trusts now controlling congressional machinery and no inroads against the Dingley act. Critics warn free hides coal wool lumber glass sugar backers must desert the sacred elephant and ally with Democrats for a thorough and honest revision of the Dingley monstrosity. Signs point to possible representation reversal this fall in several shoemaking districts in Massachusetts and adjacent states.
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Dingley
Stem
Stern
Massachusetts
Chattanooga Day Sparks Talk of Air Line to Charleston
At Chattanooga Day in Charleston speakers revisited a proposed air line railway linking Chattanooga to Charleston. The piece argues the route would benefit both cities, with the Georgia stretch aiding settlement, farming, mining, and manufacturing, while Chattanooga would gain an independent sea access road to reach world markets and avoid merger-led constraints.
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Chattanooga
Charleston
Southern
Gainesville
Augusta
Georgia
Seaboard
Chattanoooga
Tennessee
Mississippi
Ohio
Demand for Free Hides and Tariff Impact on Shoes
The article argues that the hidden tax on hides raises shoe prices, especially for low grade footwear. It cites figures showing costs rising from 2 to 15 cents per pair for workers and farmers, notes eastern shoemakers oppose the tax as harmful to the poor and to trade, and mentions Republican opposition.
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Congress
Pittsburg
East
Bold Robber Gang Raid Post Office at Thomson Ga
Special report from Thomson Georgia describes a 1:20 a m post office burglary by a professional gang. Explosive blown safe yielded 22.64 dollars plus office papers and vouchers. robbers fled with part money while others were left scattered. Local marshal fired upon by one robber. T B Hamilton aided pursuit. Safe completely wrecked.
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Thomson
Paredes
Hamilton
Endow home for orphans to receive gift from Raleigh woman
In Raleigh on May 8 a long-time Raleigh resident living in Washington for twenty years will donate property to North Carolina Masonic orphanage at Oxford in memory of her husband and three daughters buried there. The article also notes state delegates named for German day at Charleston exposition and several local incidents and appointments.
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Masonic Institution
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Washing
Congress
Mount
Asheville
Columbia
8. C
Seacoast
Wilmington
Wrightsville
Hecht
Victor Brown
Mecklenburg County
M. L. Davis
Clarendon
Wayneaville
Davis
Davie
Pennsylvania
Mary A. Buck
Meeting of Druggists Ends in Alabama
The Alabama Druggists Association adjourned with the executive committee to pick the next meeting site. Montgomery lost a bid to be permanent meeting place. Officers named: J. S. Bingham president, W. S. Bauer vice president, W. E. Bingham secretary, F. F. Ravenscroft treasurer. A two-year drug store experience rule and a bill requiring physicians to pass a board of pharmacy exam were approved.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Druggists' Association
Montgomery
F. F. Ravenscroft
Union Springs
Board of Pharmacy
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ends Convention
Milledgeville Ga May special The W C T U convention concludes with Mrs Jennie Hart Sibley reelected president and the date moved to October with Thomson chosen as site Officers include Mrs Sibley Harris Patterson Moore and Rogers The event features a Demorest gold medal contest and a receptions for guests after noon and evening sessions in local Baptist church venue moves from May to October and invites from Griffin Washington and Savannah.
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Milledgeville
Woman's Christian
Baptist Church
Jennie Hart Sibley
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Jennie Hart Siblay
Harris
Sandersville
T. EB. Patterson
Griffin
J. 8. Moore
Oxford
Loyal Legion -Worts
L. C. Rogers
Thomson
Washington
Savannah
The
Presbyterian Church
Hasoing Meeting Ends as Masonry Convention Concludes
In Rome Georgia May 8 the third annual convention of the seventh Masonia Jurisdiction ended with Cherokee lodge exemplifying the master’s degree and a banquet. Officers elected include Worshipful Master Maz Maeyerhardt senior warden M D Smith Dalton junior warden N A Bradford Tilton secretary R H West Rome chaplain Rev W A Simmons Acworth and several deacons and stewards. Judge Max Meyerhardt reelected to a third term as master of the district. Nearly all lodges represented. proceedings described as enjoyable. Separately Jackson Mississippi May 8 Special the Lauderdale county board of supervisors to publish a list of solvent credit delinquencies totaling 400000 to 500000 to be placed on assessment rolls. prepared by A D Galloway deputy for the eastern district.
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Rome
Masonia
Georgia
Cherokee Lodge
Maz Maeyerhardt
M. D. Smith
Dalton
Jackson, Miss
Board of Supervisors of
Lauderdale County Revenue
Adams
A. D. Galloway
Public affairs notes on commissions pardons and crimes in Atlanta
Adjutant General Robertson issued commissions to Charles H Strong as captain and chaplain of the Savannah Volunteer Guards heavy artillery battalion. William H Qetten first lieutenant and Charles Edgar Moriny second lieutenant of company I Augusta. Governor Candler pardoned Tack Griggs of Fayette County who faced ten years for assault with intent to rape. A $100 reward was offered for Cicero McKee wanted for assault with intent to murder Addie Wilson. Commutations reduced Mrs H D Bertram’s sentence to a $50 fine and release from jail.
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I. W. Robertson
Charles H Strong
Savannah
Candler
Tack Griggs
Fayette County
Cicero McKee
Addie Wilson
Fulton County
H D. Bertram
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Henry DeGive
Bijou Comedy Company
Grand Opera House
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Folsom’s
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Istrict Grand Lodge
Grand United Order of Odld Fellows of America
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Terrell County
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Bibb County
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Washington County
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Lowndes County
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W. W. Futrell
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Marietta and
Alexander Streets
Laura C. Hyer
Hyer
Davis Street
M.rs. Bridwell
St Paul Methodist Church
Hunter Street
Mr. Dunbar
Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta Camp
WH. Landrum
Sam Fullen
J M. Payne
L. JL. Woolf
John Aig
Amos Fox
Don Meehan
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Tibbe
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Tibbs
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