Local Taxation for Schools Faces Supreme Court Review
The Henry County case against local school taxation under the McMichael act heads to the Supreme Court after Judge Reagan found the measure unconstitutional. If upheld, counties and districts that adopted the plan may lose funding and nine month terms, threatening new school facilities like the Henry County district’s brick schoolhouse. The decision affects Fulton and Hancock counties and about forty districts that planned or implemented local taxes for schools.
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Hancock
Supreme Court
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Actiool
Henry County
W A. Brown
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Chariton Battle
Columbus
Sorenton
McDonough
Veta
Canal Salary Debates Sink to Cuts as Shonts Fights Back
Washington April 28 Senate interoceanic canals committee weighs reducing canal officials pay led by chairman Theodor P Shonts seeks to keep his 30900 annual salary while chief engineer John Stevens also earns the same The panel also ponders splitting dual roles held by officials Governor Magoon serves as canal commission member executive committee and Panama minister The panel aims to sever joint positions and reassess nominations ahead of further hearings by Tuesday and Thursday sessions
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Panama Railroad
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William Nelson Cromwell
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Hamilton and Lawson Convicted of Misappropriation Aid
Newton W. Hamilton and Thomas D. Lawson of Tullahoma Tennessee were convicted on an indictment charging them with aiding in misappropriation of funds from Egret National Bank. Parker pleaded misappropriation awaiting sentence after a two thousand nine hundred forty nine dollar shortage. reimbursement claimed.
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Thomas D Lawson
Tullahoma
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Crawford County Primary Result Incomplete Record
In Crawford county the primary results mention A J Johnson named as senator for the third district and refer to other figures and counties in a fragmented report. The fragmentary text notes possible nominations and local political action without complete names, dates, or outcomes.
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Crawford County
A. J Johnson
Mond
North Augusta Faces Bold Chicken Theft Wave
In Augusta Georgia on April 28 a North Augusta resident reports a rash of chicken thefts as a bold prowler targets henhouses nightly. Villagers armed with shotguns suffer anger while several Leghorn flocks are stolen, dogs are poisoned, and the thief reportedly gains entry with wire snips and sulfur to stupefy the birds. Authorities and locals remain on edge after a near capture at the Billings residence.
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Auguste
T F Billings
Fires Caused by Lightning Ravage Several Homes
A lightning strike during a brief electrical storm damaged and destroyed three houses on Main Street. JC Meek’s home burned entirely. adjoining property owned by Mrs. HL Treels also fell to the flames. Insurance varied, with Meek carrying 700 and Hartford Fire insuring another. Estimated loss around 8,000 dollars.
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Main Street
Theo Cinch
JC Meek
Dallas
Florence House
Owen
oMeek
Hartford
Gwen
Philippine earthquake report and relief aid updates
Fragmentary notes describe a strong quake near San Rafael and ongoing relief efforts. Mentions government officials, local families affected, and inspections of damaged areas. No clear casualty figures or actionable timelines are provided in the readable text.
Mass meeting planned to push Atlanta exposition project
A public meeting will be organized tomorrow at noon by chairman John Temple Graves and committee members Forrest Adair and Sam D Jones to rally citizen support for the 1910 Atlanta exposition. The drive aims to raise the remaining funds, with over $200,000 already subscribed of $500,000, and to present a united call from business leaders urging broad backing.
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John Temple Graves
Forrest Adair
iSam D Jones
Atlanta
Ed Ansley
Charles M Roberts
Pope
The
Exposition Company
J Haverty
Colonel Estill at Greenville political rally
Colonel J H Estill, a gubernatorial candidate, spoke in Glenmile Georgia yesterday at 8:30 p.m. Only brief remarks were delivered by the speaker and his introducer.
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Greenville
Glenmile Ga
J H Esti
Paris Hearing Delayed On Countess Castellane Reconciliation
In Paris the initial tribunal to decide reconciliation between Countess Castellane formerly Anna Gould and her husband was postponed. The delay stems from the count’s desire not to proceed during the ongoing electoral campaign. A new hearing date will be after May 16, following the election.
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Bont Ge Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
Wao Ja
Chamber of Repurtiva
Money for Newberry College Ten Thousand Dollar Drive
President Scherer of Newberry College raised ten thousand dollars from local citizens in five hours to match Andrew Carnegie’s nineteen thousand offer and secure the twenty eight thousand dollar tender from Dr R K Pearson of Chicago.
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Newberry
James A .B. Scherer
Newberry Colege
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Andrew Carnegie
R K Pearson
Chicago
Plot to Overthrow French Republic Rumors Rise in Paris
Paris officials prepare for May Day amid alarm over labor unrest and alleged royalist incitement. A bomb exploded under the Argenteuil bridge and jewelers faced a street demonstration on Rue de la Paix as police dispersed strikers and expanded searches heightened public anxiety.
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Saint Lazare
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Placa de Lopera
New Version of An Old Adage in Health and Diet
An old adage on money and food quality is updated to stress that real nourishment comes from what the body assimilates not just what is eaten. Malta Vita, a steamed white wheat mixed with barley malt extract, is promoted as highly nutritious and easy to digest, ideal for breakfast or any meal.
No Doubt of That and Quips from Papers
A clipped assortment of witty exchanges surfaces from early 20th century papers. Miss Pechia resists a suitor’s calls and unwanted embraces while Miss Prim echoes dismay at meddling suitor habits. A humorous aside recalls sharpened pencils and a stubborn razor.
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Philadelphia Press
French Ship La Province Sets Wireless and Speed Records
New French vessel La Province completed its maiden Atlantic crossing from Havre in six days nine hours ten minutes, beating the ocean record and achieving wireless contact with both shores. The ship’s operators exchanged messages with Poldhu and Cape Cod during the voyage, confirming simultaneous nearshore communication across the Atlantic.
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Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief By Mail
An old advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure suppositories to treat piles. It claims rapid relief, reduced swelling, and the avoidance of surgical operation. The ad offers a trial by mail for 50 cents, inviting readers to send name and address to a listed drug company.
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Sutton
Marion
Ptrir 2 Drug Co
Evan Rasseau Ends His Life in Eatonton Georgia
In Eatonton Georgia on April 28 a 30 year old man named Evan Rasseau son of John Rasseau a well known farmer near Clapton died by self inflicted action. He left a wife four young children two sisters four brothers and his parents dependent on him. Cause not known.
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John Rasseau
Clapton
SLAIN BY HIS NEIGHBOR IN OLD MISSISSIPPI CASE
News from northern Franklin County reports Henry Nexor a well to do farmer shot on his gallery after supper by an ambusher ten to twelve feet away. Nexor, before dying, said he recognized neighbor Charl King as the shooter. Authorities have little to go on as the community reels from the fatal ambush.
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King Jackson
Fankin County
Henry Nexor
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Assacia
Bateman Faces Walker in Tight Contests
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Famous Italian novel banned by pope sparks controversy
Rome special cable reports the condemnation and suppression of Fogazzaro's novel I Santo and its insertion on a censor list. The famed writer, once praised by Queen Margherita and admired by Cardinal Pecoraro, faces papal opposition after implying church reforms. The clash signals strong church authority and political reaction.
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County of Education
Margherita
Santo
Fozzi
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