Notices from the Constitution Publishing Co and Atlanta editorial notes
A lengthy 1908 notice includes Atlanta posting of subscribers and traveling representa tives for the Constitution Publishing Co. It mentions offices in Washington and New York, hotel agency contact in New York, and a local date of October 5 1908 with weather notes and assorted political commentary from the era.
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Washington
the Constituton
Bulte
Colorado
Fourteenth
G Streets
N. W
Hon
W. H. Overby
HL. Donnelly
Boliitom
W. W. Blackburn
Dickson
Charlea & Moore
T. H. Hunt
W. D. Brombelor
Constitution Publishing CO
New York
Rey
Constitution
Hotaling
Comer Broadway
Thirty-eighth Street
Avery
Cotton and the Farmers
A northern editorial notes imprecise reports on damages to the Gulf states cotton crop from a recent storm and weather. It urges southern planters to stay united, resist market manipulators, and seek a fair price to ensure prosperity for the South and its producers.
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Gulf States
South
Iin
Hudson Bay
Hudson's Bay
Interior
Boston Herald
Hudson Strait
Greenland
Hudson Bay Company
Manitoba
Fort Churchill
Fort Churchil
Liverpool
Canada
United States
Income tax plan urged as fair share for wealth
The piece argues for a flat income tax on all wealth, emphasizing proportional burden on corporate and individual earnings. It recalls a prior Supreme Court reversal and urges a new, modern tax measure to fund government, linking support to the Democratic party and constitutional principles. It warns against treating the strong man with light burdens and calls for immediate adoption of a income tax law.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Court of
Lsst
Democratic Party
Starch Plant Fire Destroys Glen Cove Facility
The National Starch Company dismantled plant at Glen Cove was destroyed by fire last night. The three acre complex, touted as the world's most complete starch manufactory, suffered about 3 million dollars in losses. Separate item notes Jewelry workers in Chicago plan a general strike beginning next Monday.
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New York
National Starch Company
Glen Cove
Chicago
Weather’s deceiving and a gray author’s quip
The passage blends a Georgia dialect lament about unreliable weather and a veteran writer Harben’s joke on aging and literary recognition. It juxtaposes a hopeful spring mood with a rainy deluge and the ache of a wooden leg, ending with a quip on editors deeming gray authors too old for fresh work.
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Whin Harben
New York
Calcutta
The Unwelcome Guest and Billville Fall Notes
An aggregation of humorous verses and local notes. The piece opens with a rustic dialect vignette about a troublesome visitor and crowded house, followed by Fall Notes From Billville lampooning race tension and town upheaval. Humorous poems on luck, seasons, and a sham distillery quip end the selection with a closing quatrain about sorrow and sunshine.
Here To Stay The Negroes Not To Be Expelled
Charles O Jones argues in October 1906 that relations between whites and blacks require southern action. He asserts blacks cannot be expatriated, urges white Christians to guide reform, and outlines four facts for blacks to accept while calling for moral leadership, legal equality only by consent, and patient, principled action by both races.
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Bolver
Condi
Haygood
Appomattox
Dy Morgan Calaway
Emory College
Payne Institute
Argugata
Virginia
Resta
Stone Walla
South
Honolulu
Capers
South Carolina
Robert Morrison
China
Charles 0 Jones
St Mark Methodist Church
Atlanta
Our Bonnie Lass by Lollie Belle Wylie
A brief elegy from Atlanta Georgia mourning the loss of a bonnie lass. The poem laments sorrowful winds and rain as women weep, wishing the beloved lass rest among the baims while the community endures her absence.
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Na Mair
Regulars Start Journey 10 i
Two battalions leave Atlanta for Newport News to join the Cuban campaign while Fort McPherson spars with farewells. Troop trains carry men and equipment, with orders unclear for Havana sailing yet. Officers and veterans recall Spanish American War campaigns and earlier Philippine service. Major Frank McCoy governs the remaining troops at the fort during the move.
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Newport News
Southern Railway
Richmond
Fort McPherson
Chesapeake and Qohto
Yaterday
Havanna
J. C. Lusk
Holmes Smith
Wy McGees
van Oredale
Maney
Chynoweth
Doherty
Morae
Reichman
Frier
Murphy
Philippines
Convera
Jojo
Cebu
Cottibato
Palma
Tropics
Frank McCoy
van Orsdale
Atlantas Armyville
Cleveland for the Senate
The World editorially urges New Jersey Democrats to consider Grover Cleveland for the U S Senate. It notes precedent with former presidents serving after Congress and questions whether Cleveland would actively seek an election or decline if chosen.
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New Jersey
New York
the World
Grover Cleveland
United Blues
Cleveland
Congress
United States
Bim
Rover Cleveland
Attack on the Mutual Life Hinges on Agency Spending
New York reports claim of duplicity in the Mutual Life Insurance election campaign. George R. Berugham, manager of a committee, alleges the administration spends at least 50000 daily on posting and stationery to push trustees favorable to the administration. Burkner's letter denies funds are used to influence votes as thousands of agents and policyholders rally for the administration slate.
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New York
New York Life Insurance
Corm.ee
George R. Berugham
Agen 3
Polcyholders
Burkner
Seredham
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Constitution Palling
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Atlanta, GA
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Missouri
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Mutual Life
Jerome
Turkey
Pittsburg
Maine
Wilson
Root
South Ameria
Mississippi
Coton Transcript
Ohio
Indiana
London
Roosevelt
Teft
Cuba
Lemdion
Wood
Omaha
Bishop Potter
Moody
Standard Ol Company
Garfield
King of Trusts
Billville
Providence
Winter Joye
Endurin
Horna
Canala
Mars
Martin Baddles
Boston
Hicit
Sli
C. O. Jones
ST. Mark’s
Jones
Bonnie
Lollie Belle Wylie
Atlant
Frank B. McCay
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Kentucky
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