Equalize Property Tax Assessments for Fair State Burden
The governor urges county boards of equalizers to establish a just assessment basis and ensure all property is returned at fair value. He argues current practices are unequal, with some counties overburdened and others underpaying. A universal system would put every taxpayer on the same level and reduce the overall tax rate if valuations rise uniformly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beewa
Georgia
Atlanta
Brown
Georgia Gov Brown seeks constructive state reform in inaugural
The inaugural outlines a reconstructive policy to heal Georgia’s two year slump, stressing equality before law, fair treatment of capital, and protections for investors. Brown endorses biennial sessions, a labor commissioner, inheritance tax, good roads, and careful public utility regulation while opposing early voter registration limits and federal meddling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goy
Brown
Gov. Brown
Smith
Grown
Georgia
Tast
Georwin
Gov. Smith
Georgia Politics Centered On Railroad Commission Reform
The Brown administration pushes local self government and curbs on the Railroad Commission. Proposals call for reducing the commission to three members, eliminating burdensome rules, and transferring control of local utilities to municipalities. Other planks include fair corporate treatment, encourage railroad improvements, an inheritance tax, repealing current registration laws, and establishing state and county boards of equalizers. The next two years in Georgia politics center on these issues and related reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporons
Siehan
Railroad Commission
Brown
Lawer
Inervens
Georgia
Tariff Debate Fears of Public Discontent and Tax Measures
The piece analyzes Republican leaders' concerns about tariff schedules and corporate profits under the existing system. It highlights talk of a corporate income tax and a tariff commission to provide government access to earnings data, aiming to address public anger over protective rates and possible industry favoritism. It notes political risk if prosperity falters and predicts continued tariff agitation until a broad reform is enacted.
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Roct
Jeet Corporation
Sooka
Washington
Partcular
Senate
Root
Congress
Republican Party
What Manner of Man Is This Rockefeller
A critical piece questions John D. Rockefeller’s dual persona. It contrasts his ruthless Standard Oil image with his public Sunday School devotion, noting old age, alleged crimes, and the clash between wealth and religion. The essay cites court records and French psychology to argue Rockefeller may be both guilty and sanctified, a controversial bipolar figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
John JD. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Irl Rockefeller
Stevenson
Muuch
Applause Sparks Bluff or Truth in a Ball Game
A witty exchange about applause and humility frames a scene as the narrator recalls a fifteen inning baseball game tied 1 to 1. Insurer and insured banter contrasts pride with prudence amid a long scoreless contest. The moment underscores theater-like drama within sport.
Proclamation Offers Reward for fugitive Henry Shivers
Georgia Governor Joseph M Brown announces a $100 reward for capture and delivery of Henry Shivers a black man about 35 years old five feet ten inches tall weighing about 185 pounds with red eyes and other identifying marks. Sumter County officers are ordered to assist in his apprehension for trial on murder charges.
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Georgia
Joseph, M. Brown
Sumter
Henry Shivers
Estelle Laulis
Sumtec
Tau
Josepit M. Brown
Philip Cook
Guardian petitions and discharge notices in Sumter County Georgia
Georgia Sumter County notices record applications for guardianship of minors and adults and requests for discharge from guardianship. Applicants include Fansie Burton seeking guardianship of Georgia Burton and Belle Park seeking discharge from Marguerite Calloway’s guardianship, with objections due by early August 1909.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Belle Park
Marguerite Calloway
John A. Cobb
Sheriff Sales In Americus Georgia Two Estates Auctioned
Sheriff notices describe sales before the courthouse door in Americus Sumter County Georgia on the first Tuesday in August 1909. Property includes 125 acres of Lot No 6 north portion in New 26th Land District, bounded by Harris Reid Bank of Southwestern Georgia and Webster county line, in possession of H D Frazier. Another sale lists a black mare mule named Tda a sorrel mare mule named Mollie a two horse wagon and an iron axle wagon seized against Simon Terrell for a mortgage from City Court of Americus. Levy by deputies. Sale notices dated July 7 1909.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
26Th Land District
John Harris
Bill Reid
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Webster County
H. D. Frazier
City Court of Americas
J. E. French & Co
H. D. Frasier
Q. W. Fuller
W. H. Feagin
Court House
Said
Tda
Mollie
Simon Terrell
F. G. Jones
W. H. Peagin
Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Remedy
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney disease and related symptoms. It claims the product cleanses kidneys, relieves pain and night-time urination, and restores health. It offers free samples and a booklet from Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iitra
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Largest sign in world to loom over Yerba Buena Island
San Francisco plans to exploit the Portola Festival with a massive sign on Yerba Buena Island. Forty five feet high letters will stretch 1300 feet along the structure. Work began over a month ago with brush cleared and trenches dug to outline the message, lime laid to sharpen visibility from afar.
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San Francisco
Yerba Buena Island
Faster Machete Is Demanded in Army Airplane Plan
Washington July 6 Officers of the Signal Corps consider bids for a more capable aeroplane than the Wright Brothers machine under contract. Because A M Herring failed to meet his contract, the Signal Corps has 20000 additional for this purpose. It is conceded the Wrights can meet conditions, and officers seek extra incentive for greater aeroplane possibilities.
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Washington
Signal Corps of
Army
Wright Brothers
A. M. Herring
Signal Corps
Wrights
Chicago Girls Are Determined to Not Marry Nonvoters
The Political Equality Union of Chicago led by Miss Mary McEnerny promotes the pledge no vote no husband. Many girls signed agreeing not to marry any man who is not a believer in equal suffrage for both sexes and an active worker for the cause.
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Chicago
Political Equality Union of Chicago
Mary McEnerny
Miss McEnerny
Bindery Women's Union
Administrator's Sale of Eugenia Page Estate in Americus GA
Sheriff to sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in August 1909 at the court house in Sumter County Georgia the real estate of Mrs Eugenia Page deceased including one house and lot on Furlow street Americus two houses and lots on Jackson street Americus and one vacant lot on Jackson street with cash terms Administrator Walter L Page states the sale follows a court order with the usual procedures.
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W. H. Feagin
Court of Ordinary
Sumter County
Georgia
Court House
Eugenia Page
Furlow Street
Americus
Jackson Street
Walter L. Page
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
Sid Congressional District
U. S. Court
Southern District of Georgia
Puck
Guardian
Stuimter County
Fansie Burton
Burton
Insal County
Ording
Tyo
Joan A. Cobb
Dt-Pd
S. B. Hall
Tra Hall Harden
Ira Hall Marden
Sheriff's Sales
Foley
Orino
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