Rate and Taxpayer in Georgia Tax Reform Debate
The article argues the new state tax rate of 4.50 per 1000 will reduce payments for most property owners despite some assessments rising. Tax Commissioner Hart cites that 65 percent of the $85 million increase comes from previously untaxed property, implying broad net tax relief for the average taxpayer while new taxpayers face higher burdens. It credits Governor Slaton and cross-faction support for enacting the reform as a constructive, patriotic move.
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Hart
John Hart
Georgia
Slaton
The Defeat of Blease Prediction Maintained
The Constitution persistently asserts doubt about a Blease victory despite forecasts and apparent insight into the political climate. The piece analyzes how public sentiment and electoral dynamics challenge the expected outcome, suggesting caution in declaring a decisive result.
South Carolina Rejects Senator Blease After Strong Primary
The piece notes South Carolina voters that backed Cole L. Blease in the primary despite his defeat, but concludes the state has shelved him. It condemns his conduct as a demagogue and warns his presence in the Senate would insult the nation, praising conservatives for removing him to aid the state’s recovery.
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South Carolina
Cole L. Blease
United States Senate
Blease
D. Smith
Atute
Legislative Rest Proposed By Ohio Democrats
In face of global war and a slumping economy the Ohio Democrats in Columbus urged a period of legislative rest to boost business. They argued Congress should refrain from passing further business affecting laws during the session to avoid uncertainty and allow American manufacturers, merchants, and transport lines to seize foreign trade opportunities neglected by Europe.
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United States
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Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Democrats
Congress
Washington
Militant Suffrage Advocates Pause Amid War
An exchange notes fewer militant acts as British suffrage supporters volunteer for Red Cross work. Some urge a strike now, but patriotism restrains them from burning buildings or hindering war ministers. War censorship frames the correspondent's report.
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Red Cross
We’re Still Here in the Sunshine and the World
A nostalgic verse expresses optimism despite uncertainty about the future. The speaker notes sunshine, birds, and a love of this green country from east to west. They acknowledge possible food costs rises but celebrate resilience and a hopeful mood.
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Akte
The Road, Joy, and Hope Amid Hard Times
Fragmented excerpts reveal a rustic voice reflecting on campaign fatigue, moral resolve, and faith. Amid satire on simplified spelling and verses about the underdog, the tone blends resilience, humor, and a look toward better days.
A Vagrant With Money Conviction Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeals
A vagrancy statute convicting a man who loafs and lacks regular employment—despite having $340—was affirmed by the Court of Criminal Appeals. The court noted the statute targets habitual loafers and that possession of money does not negate the conduct. A deputy described the defendant’s days and idle behavior and interest in gambling. A Fatal Mistake. (From The New York Press) Well, you see the Bee at comes of not teach the Sublia achoola.
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Branch
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New York Press
Llamas and Flattery in Remote Worlds and Minds
George Fitch surveys the llama in Andean life describing its use as a pack animal and cloth source, then shifts to Flattery as a psychological tool. He notes the llama’s size, coat, and wary temper while detailing how flattery manipulates others, from politicians to social climbers, and ends with insights on vanity and recognition.
No Wilson line drawn in primary sparks debate
Whitelaw Fleming laments misreading of Georgia primary returns. He argues Slaton commands a majority in both convention and popular vote, while Hardwick and Felder push pro Wilson tactics. He asserts no real Wilson split exists and accuses Hardwick of leveraging the president for personal gain.
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Felder
Georgia
Senate
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Slaten
Exhumation Granted To Determine Heirship In Dower Case
Washington Supreme Court in State v Clifford held the superior court had jurisdiction to order exhumation of the decedent to resolve whether the divorced wife’s children or the second wife’s heirs were entitled to the estate. Affidavits claimed illegitimacy and infancy castration, with physicians noting examination could reveal castration with reasonable certainty.
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India
Supreme Court of Washington
State
Clifford
Pacific Reporter
Slaton Explains Tax Equalization Act Benefits and Rate Cut
Governor John M Slaton defends lowering the 6 mills to 4 mills under the 1813 act, arguing the reform corrects tax injustices and distributes the burden more evenly. He notes 1914 property values rose about 85 million with 63 percent from previously untaxed property, and that school funding will gradually recover while the treasury improves.
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John M. Slaton
Ha Bald
Georgia
Griffiths letter on Georgia primary rule and nomination
Griffith of Haralson discusses rule 19 and 20 in the state democratic executive committee regulations for the 19th primary. He argues Governor Slaton should be declared nominee when Slaton leads in both popular and unit votes, citing past conventions and fairness. He stresses the people of Georgia have decreed the man with the greatest popular and unit votes should be nominee.
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Folster
State Democratic Executive Committee
Felder
Hardwick
Linton
Slaton
Deep Blue Sea
Georgia
Griffith
Maine City Fuel Yard Law Approved by Court
The Maine legislature authorized towns to establish municipal wood coal and fuel yards to sell at cost to inhabitants. Portland voters supported the measure in 1912, and councils acted in 1913. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld the act in Laughlin v City of Portland, ruling fuel supply a public use despite private monopolies.
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West Publishing Company
Maine
Portland
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Laughlin
City of Portland
Atlantic Reporter
The Real Test in The Detroit Tree Press
Kermit Roosevelt is described as braver and more venturesome than his father. The piece invites him to prove it by disagreeing with his dad.
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Detroit Tree Press
Kermit Roosevelt
How Ex-Sitate Senator Felker Would Finance Cotton Crisis
Ex-Siate Senator Felker proposes a government backed United States Cotton and Banking Company with $800,000,000 capital, government holding 25 percent, stock offered regionally, and a central board in Savannah or New Orleans. The plan would purchase distressed cotton, finance farmers, and provide liquidity through bonds and collateralized stock, with eventual partial public offering.
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Congress
United States Cotton and Banking Company
Ascretary of the Treasury
Commissioner of Agriculture
Savannah
New Orleans
McAdoo
H Felker Monroe
Newspapers Oppose War Editorial Insight
The editor argues that large daily newspapers face high costs to deliver wartime news. Despite readers wanting updates, revenues from sales and ads fail to cover cable and production expenses. Staff across departments work under pressure as war dominates coverage, sidelining other news.
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Great Reading Police
Daya
Had Better Hurry
A satirical item from the Manchester union warns Huerta must exit Mexico quickly or else risk a brutal fate, with a harsh metaphor describing a punishment as a holey chicken wire reference.
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Huerta
Mexico
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