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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

5

Farmers Benefited by Tariff Revision

Senator Hoke Smith defended the Simmons Lathe bill on tariff revisions claiming benefit for farmers. He argued corn cotton wheat and oats would be undersold abroad and free competition would not harm American farmers. He cited reductions on cotton goods and textiles and asserted large farm crops would gain from the changes.

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Farmers taxed for protected industries in national scheme

A speech argues that farmers bear $500 600000 annual taxes for protected sectors over twenty years. It claims no class should be favored, stresses farmer importance to civilization, and cites regional wheat price comparisons and corn production figures to promote broader farming support and restriction on imports.

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Governor Signs Tax Reform Bill and Appoints Hart as Tax Commissioner

The governor signed the tax reform bill after lunch, surrendering the pen to Representative Lipscomb as a souvenir. He then named Judge John C Hart state tax commissioner for six years, a choice that drew broad approval in both the Senate and House and was praised as an unprecedented appointment following the new law.

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Senator Elkins Critiques Cartoon of Lewin Grems

Senator Elkins criticized a cartoon by Lewin Grems depicting the general assembly with whiskers. He argued an unwhiskered face would be more appropriate, labeling the depiction a surmestive feature.

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Appointment of Judge Hart for tax reform duties

The text describes support for Judge Hart as tax commissioner to implement reform laws. It cites Senate resolution praising Hart, his trustworthiness, and the aim to avoid repeal by ensuring effective administration. It notes colleagues' high regard and confidence in his abilities.

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Ratios County Foree Foree Will Make the Law Effective

Those predicting friction between the state department and county boards will be disappointed. Judge Hert, former attorney general, pushed taxation through courts including the U S Supreme Court and added over a million dollars to state and county treasuries. State Treasurer Speer and the tax commissioner praise the new law as vital since Reconstruction. The governor will appoint Judge Hart tax commissioner, and under his administration the law should be popular and may lower tax rates.

State Department Hert Supreme Court of the United States

Congress to Stay Indefinitely Amid Tariff and Currency Debates

Senators debate tariff reform and currency legislation as Republicans push for continuous session and filibuster limits. President Wilson favors timely action while Democrats defend open consideration. Key figures include Penrose, Williams, Simmons, Aldrich, and James of Kentucky, with party clashes over recess, cloture, and policy timing. Congress may extend into late October or November.

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McArthur Arrested in Athens for Larceny of Horse and Buggy

The local polo department reports the arrest of McArthur of Atlanta on a larceny charge in Athens. He tried to sell a horse and buggy outfit for 128 dollars. Chief Brooks says the outfit is worth more. McArthur says he has a brother in Atlanta and requested contact. Efforts to locate the brother continued late last night.

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Mortuary for Allen Deas After Stoppage While Walking

The heads of Allen Deas who die from a stroke of apoplous Wednesday night while walking down Peachtree, will be taken to his home Camden tonight at o'clock. The body will remain at Pattersons funeral establishment until that time.

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Funeral for W O D Humphries at Pooles chapel

The funeral for W O D Humphries who died at his residence 939 Fulton street will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Harry G Pooles funeral chapel. The Atlanta Typographical union he belonged to will attend in a body, and interment will be at West View cemetery. A Cincinnati woman suggested all women wear a baby reading I kiss nut, to which the answer is I guess not.

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