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{"value"=>"1903", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1903"}
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1877
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1934
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{"value"=>"<p>Includes letters of reference for ASO in negotiations to acquire a Chattanooga newspaper; letters by Col. MacGowan (1877); original deeds of trust, Charge of Incorporation, agreements, and other documents relating to the acquisition of the Times (1878-1882); minutes of stockholders' meeting of July 1, 1882; ASO's letter on plans for an evening paper, the Telegram (1893); handwritten draft by ASO (probably August 1896) on his assumption of control of the NYT, promising no change in the Chattanooga Times' policies and announcing that GWO will assume its management; his letter to Leopold Wallach rejecting the suggestion that he resign as president and director, in part because GWO's involvement with \"many papers\" would be embarrassing (1897); ASO's letter to HCA on management policies, stressing his own right to make major decisions and to check on HCA's conduct of affairs (1903); his letter to MBO on Times' principles and policies (1906); correspondence between ASO and HCA on HCA's differences with MBO and resentment of ASO's criticisms and about Adolph Shelby Ochs' role as editor (1921-23); ASO's letter to William Weitzell on running the company in HCA's absence, Weitzell's reply; operations reports (1925); correspondence on HCA's differences with Adolph Shelby Ochs, on HCA's gradual replacement by Adolph Shelby Ochs as the company's top executive, and HCA's physical and nervous breakdown; letters by GWO and other family members on this event (1928-1931); HCA's letter on daily meetings of Chattanooga Times executives; ASO's letter criticizing HCA's memorandum to the executive committee; announcement of HCA's retirement as general manager and replacement by Adolph Shelby Ochs, and correspondence between him and ASO on his status and policies; and ASO's reply to MBO's suggestion that he be named executive editor (1931-1934).</p>"}
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{"type"=>"did", "value"=>" See also: American Baptist Reflector\nAssociated Press\nBradt, George M. \nChattanooga Music Club\nChattanooga Real Estate Investments\nFlorence Crittenton Home (Chattanooga)\nMcGowan, John E. (Col.)\nMethodist Advocate \nNational Editorial Association\nOakes, George W.\nRural Record\nSouthern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. \nTradesman Publishing Co.\nWalker, Lapsley G. (Lap) \nYoung Men's Christian Association "}
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1877
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