Georgia tax law upheld in Wilkes County court
The Banner reports a Wilkes County ruling upholding Georgia tax equalization laws. Judge Walter G. Hodges affirmed the state tax commission's authority to levy and enforce county tax assessments, rejecting claims of unconstitutional overreach. The decision centers on the commission's power to set equalized assessments and collect taxes accordingly.
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Atanta
Wilkes County
Walter G. Hodges
Northern
State Tax Commission
Alvin Calucke
Judg Mhement
Sotto
Withee
T Patitioners
Wilkes
Alice Brady Back in New York Idea at Palace
Alice Brady returns to the New York Idea at the Palace. The popular screen star appears in a social drama noted for its timely themes and will be on view for one day only.
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Alice Brady
New York
Alice Brads
Miss Brads
Othe
First Women in Georgia Given Church Franchise
Three women were chosen leaders of the vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Atlanta. The action marks Georgia as among the first states to grant women parish rights, reflecting a notable diocese-wide shift.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Epiveaval Church of the Holy Comforter
Ataris
Tittle Episcopal
Griffin
Michetl
Barbecue Boost For World's Fair in Atlanta
A community barbecue planned at Lakewood on June 11 will boost interest in Atlanta's world fair proposal. Fifty prizes will be awarded in automobile motorcycle and bicycle races and other events with notable guests expected from the Advertising Clubs' convention.
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Atlanta
Lakewood
Atevelsted
McGilvray death ruled suicide by District Attorney
Boston May 24 District Attorney Pelletier announced a conclusion that Paton McGilvray former aviator died by his own hand after a day of reviewing evidence into his death in the back bay district on May 10. He cited letters indicating intent to end his life due to business failure and a farewell note to friend Mrs Evelyn Clifford.
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Boston
Mass
Paton
McGilvray
Pelletier
Back Bay
Evelyn Clifford
Son In School Victory Medal Received In Atlanta
In Atlanta a father, John T. Williams, received the discharge file and signed adjudication for his son Thorhas D. Williama at the Victory Medal office. Officers state relatives of deceased veterans should contact the medal office. Separately, missionaries report Eskimov and Indian cannibalism rising in northern Quebec due to a new rifle, prompting concern.
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Atlanta
Thorhas D. Williama
Athens
John T. Williams
Quebec
Session Starts for Grand Lodge
The Grand Lodge session opens with an assembly of officers led by Grand Patriarch J. B. Lohr and officers elected for the year. Rebekah Assembly in Athens held memorial services and a dance, with plans for a day of parades, degree contests, and a dance at Octagon Macon.
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Lohr Jisidine
John CC. Davis
Home
Martin
Atlanta
Grand Outside Sentinel
J. J. Kimto
Macon
Grand
Lohr
Rebekah Assembly
Oonia Theater
Rebekah Assemly
Georgia
Iidmont Rebekah
M. C. Strickland
Felowar
C. A. von der Lieth
A. F. Nunn
George C. Thomas
Col
R. L. J. Smith
The
Grand Lodge of
Odd
Grand Lodge
Colonial Theater
Band of Mitra Palace
Andrew C. Erwin
City of
Athens
Barrow
University of Georgia
Jake Joe
Willams Lodge
I. O Oo
R. L . Smith
K. of P. Hall
United Brothers Lodge
No. 5
W. H
Johnson
Rebekah
France Sails For Soviet Russia To Hold Conferences
Associated Press reports from New York on May 24 that Senator France of Maryland sailed today en route to Soviet Russia to hold conferences.
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France
Russia
Associated Press
New York
Maryland
Soviet Leader Plans Talks in London and Moscow
A Soviet leader announced that representatives of the Soviet government will meet him in London and escort him into Russia. He stated he expected to interview Lenin, Trotzky, and other Bolshevik leaders and hoped to arrange conferences to improve relations between the Soviet government and the United States.
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Eral
Russia
London
Lenine
Trotzky
Sovie
United States
Col H Abit Nix Delivers Address At Statham High
Col H Abit Nix of Athens delivered the commencement address at Statham High School May 24 as part of closing exercises following a successful year under Prof Grover Colbert of Penfield. The program included vocal solos, class portraits, a class horoscope, a vocal duet, a class will, a valedictory, a farewell song and the diploma delivery.
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Statham
Statham High School
Grover Colbert
Penfield
H. Abit Nix
Athens
Pike Hutcsins
Mary Perry
Ruth Nash
Misses Perkins
Ross
Katie Burson
Mozelle Perry
Abit Nix
Knox Institute Holds Thursday Night Graduation Exercises
Knox Institute colored students hold graduation events with an evening program at Morton's theater featuring the operetta Mamzelle Tapas and a 4 o'clock alumni meeting. The main graduation takes place at Carnevale chapel at 8:20 with a commencement address by Professor E. H. Webster from Atlanta University.
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Knox Institute
L. 8. Clarke
Morton
Zelle
Carneule Chapel
E. H. Webster
A. M
Atlanta University
Atlanta
Advertising Club To Meet Today 2 05
The Athens Advertising club plans a luncheon and meeting with Odd Fellows in session. Important business will be discussed and delegates named for official representation at the Atlanta convention. The club, among Georgia’s newer organizations, expects broad membership turnout.
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Athens Advertising Club
Ach Mens
Athens
Michael
Atlanta
Georgia
Ad Club
To Investigate Ford's Charges Newberry Election
Washington May 24 the senate privileges and elections committee unanimously decided to press its investigation into Henry Ford's charges that Senator Newberry of Michigan won the 1918 election by improper methods. The subcommittee announced lawyers for Bord and Newberry would be summoned Friday to determine evidence, procedure, and the scope of the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
Henry Ford
Newberry
Michigan
Spencer
Bord
Bis
Death of Mr J S Kirks Father at Charleston West Virginia
Note among Athens residents mourns the death of Mr J S Kirks father in Charleston West Virginia. The Kirk family, who had many friends here, learned of the sad news as they traveled to the city. The message reflects sympathy from the local community.
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J. S. Kirk
Charleston, W. Va
J.S. Kirk
Kirk
Charleston
W. Va
Athens
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