Georgia Legislature Debates Tax on Georgia Drummers
The General Assembly discusses Fuss Fogarty's bill to bar towns from taxing traveling drum men from Georgia, aligning with state and U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Senate debates penitentiar y reforms, teacher pay loans, and a Saturday half holiday for state workers as well as a push for a state book commission and a Fitzgerald city charter.
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Richmond
United States Supreme Courts
Georgia
Blitoh
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House
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Bibb
Supreme Court Convention
Howne
Avas
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House of Repregantatives
Jankine
PUP
Renson
Jenkina
Oliver
Burke
General Assembly
Felder
Tulton
Fei
Blalock
Forsyth
Committee On Pensions
Henderson
Irwin
Titzgerald
Tax rules for interest in property described in confusion
The text explains that taxes apply to interest rather than full values. If a man pays 500 on a 64,000 farm, he is taxed on 500, and the vendor who holds the lien is taxed on 1,500, reflecting each party’s interest in the property.
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Tennessee Republicans plan contest of governor race
At a Nashville meeting of the Republican state committee leaders from each district pledged to contest the gubernatorial result between Democrat Bob Taylor and Republican GN Tillman. They cite fraud claims in West Tennessee and urge Congress to investigate national election violations while preparing notices from defeated candidates. Governor-elect Taylor acknowledged rumors of fraud but warned Republicans to prove their case with solid votes.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Bob Taylor
GN. Tillman
West Tennessee
Congress
Taylor
May Renown Halk War In Railroad Circles
In Atlanta stockholders of Georgia Carolina Northern and Seaboard Air Line endorse Seaboard system officials. They foresee possible renewed wage or pooling conflicts as war talk spreads. Pooling committee explains why a deal was not attempted.
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Seaboard Air Line
Georgia
Carolinna
Northern
Seaboard Air Lite
Atlanta
Seaboard
Pémon
Idauso
Baltimore
Princeton Triumphs Over Yale In Rain Laden Gridiron Showdown
In pouring rain at Manhadden Field Princeton defeated Yale 24 to 6 marking a third straight victory in their long rivalry. The same weekend Pennsylvania topped Harvard on Franklin Field with a narrow score of 4 to 0, a contest that belied a stronger Crimson foe.
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Princeton
Philadelphia
Harvard
Yale
Bond
Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Crimson
Flooded Washington Towns Struggle as Rivers Rise
Reports from Spokane describe Kingston and Cataldo towns submerged by floodwaters. Bridges washed away cut rail service. residents seek refuge in schools, while homes float and animals crowd lower levels. Severe conditions persist with no boats available.
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Washington State
Spokane
Waah
Aline
Alince
Wardaers
Pnt
Kingston
Cataldo
Restrictions by Knights of Labor Bar New Members
The Knights of Labor assembly in Rochester New York adopted Hayes s recommendation that National Brewers Union No 35 sever allegiance to both the Federation of Labor and the Knights of Labor and that no man can join whose first allegiance lies with another order.
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General Assembly of Knights of Labor
Rochester
N. Y
Hayes
National Brewers’ Union No. 35
Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Tthe
Wanamaker Announces Senate Candidacy in Party Backed Bid
Former Postmaster General John Wanamaker of Philadelphia and New York, a leading merchant, formally announces his bid for the United States Senate. He runs under the banner of a Business Men's League active in numerous states and Pennsylvania counties.
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United States
Servie
John Wannamaker
Philadelphia
New York
Prince
United States Senate
States of the Union
Pennsylvania
New Bush Bill Introduced By Senator Turner
The bill would prohibit the manufacture sale and keeping for sale of intoxicating liquors except as provided. It appoints county grand juries to oversee licensed vendors and sets strict premises rules and hours, with a public liquor store concept and renewal bonds for manufacturers.
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W. W. Turner
General Assembly
State of
Georgia
Grand
Grand Jury
Walla
Beco
Charleston Importing Company Organized With 100000 Capital
A Charleston based importing and exporting company was organized on Wednesday with capital stock of 100000 dollars. The books were opened at noon and that amount was immediately subscribed. The meeting elected directors led by Bromer as president and Rodgers as treasurer with Tobing and others appointed. The firm plans general trade and will operate its own steamer links to Brazilian and South American ports, with initial coffee imports expected to land in Charleston soon.
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Charleston
Malesre
Rodgers
Huger
R. G
Ongd
Itu Attane 4Ién
Cbffon
Tie Company
Reading Pariness
Gud Capitillets
Bradstreet Video Review of Brut Week Markets
Bradstreet notes holdover demand in wholesale trade with cautious holiday purchase optimism. Dry goods, shoes, and groceries show smaller volumes than expected amid gradual industrial activity and tempered market sentiment.
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Bradatreav
Truti
Anya
Jobbera
Déslore
Merobandisa
Dhyrore
Havieat
Fortifications Strengthen Florida Coast and Santa Rosa Island
Amid heightened defense of Florida coast a large workforce under General Craighill has advanced fortifications on Santa Rosa Island. Disappearing batteries of modern guns rise at key sites while Fyrth Pickens and Barraurds strengthen. Harbor entrances gain protection from electrically operated sunken torpedoes, aiming to deter any foreign attack.
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Craighill
United Briton Army
Santa Rosa Island
Fyrth Pickens
Chicago and Northern Pacific Rails Sale Sets Auction Record
The Chicago and Northern Pacific railroad franchises and property were sold at auction Tuesday for 8,000,000. Henry Bishop, master in chancery, conducted the sale under a State circuit court judgment dated June 20. William Allen Butler acted for the bondholders committee as the sole bidder, with plans of organization still undecided.
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Chicago and Northern Pacific
Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroad
Henry, Bishop
Chicago
Ee Statea Circuit Court
William Allen Butler
Butler
Corbett Accepts Offer to Fight Fitzsimmons in New York
James Corbett has accepted Warren Lewie's purse of 25000 for a glove match with Fitzsimmons in New York on January 14. The bout is to be staged by the Greater New York Athletic Club with Lewie as president.
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Fitzsimmons
Greater New York
James Corbett
Warren Lewie
Greater New York Athletic Club
New York
Weyler Wounded as Cuban Rebels Hold Strongholds
Reports from Havana say insurgents control several key strongholds while Weyler is wounded. Cuban claims of Maceo engagement and rebel attacks arise amid rumors of poisonings and a train explosion blamed on insurgents.
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Thiraciy
Olivetts
Hivana
Jacksonville
Ocal
Maceo
Weyler
Havana
Portan-Pringipe
Cathorn
Gilmaro
Calixto Garcia
Thia
Woylkrie
Vom Havann
Rebola
General Waylor
Weyler Teased to Resign Amid Havana Turmoil
A Havana dispatch reports General Weyler’s possible resignation amid renewed public pressure over the open rupture with the home government. The narrative suggests Weyler’s stance may crumble under the strain of ongoing military setbacks and political disfavor.
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Ork
Havana
Weyler Bau
Gane
Oril
Fortes
Macedone
Pinu del Rivare
Laughad'at
Ainceo
Babian
Three White Men Fatally Wounded in Georgia Station Row
Three young white men were mortally wounded Monday near McLeods Station five miles below Swainsboro on the Stilmore road following a settlement dispute at Sutton gin. John Sutton knocked Felix Routt down, Routt drew and fired, mortally wounding the Sutton brothers Blaine and Tinwaon Sut ton. an unknown assailant then shot Routt in the back, killing him.
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Woll Cone
Rony
McLeods
Milan
Swainsboro
Stilemore
Felix
Rountree
Blaine
Nod John
Tinwaon Sutton
Sutton
John
Tennessee Official Election Figures Released by Secretary of State
Secretary of State Morgan released the official presidential and governor totals for Tennessee. Presidential results show Bryan and Sewall ahead by about 18,000 statewide with Bryan and Watson at 4,526 and Palmer and Buckner at 1,951. McKinley and Hobart 148,778. total vote 321,098. Bryan and Sewall plurality 14,878. Governor results list Taylor Democrat 186,854 ahead of Tillman Republican 149,874. Mims Populist 11,976. Hopwood 2,881.
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Tennessee
Bryan
Sewall
McKinley
Hobart
Watson
Palmer
Buckner
Lityering
Johnson
Bryn
Bewall
Taylor
Tillman
A. J. Mims
Joseph Hopwood
Carpet Sills Close Down At Yonkers Mills
Surplus carpet stock forces Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Co to close its Yonkers mill, risking further shutdowns. The action displaces 800 to 400 workers and rumors suggest more mills may follow, threatening up to 7000 jobs. The Smith mills stand as the largest in the world.
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Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company
Yonkers
N. Wy
Smith
North Carolina Vote A Big Surprise
North Carolina delivered a surprising total with Bryan drawing 174,488 votes and McKinley 155,222, totaling 829,729. The substantial turnout exceeded the 1892 tally by about 49,000, sparking broad astonishment across the state.
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Bryan
McKinley
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