Supreme Court strikes down Georgia occupation tax plan
Statewide tax ruling nullifies the 1902 general tax act as unconstitutional. The decision hinges on the complex deduction scheme taxing gross receipts of express, telephone, and telegraph firms, notably affecting Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph and related entities. If upheld, $160,000 to $200,000 in state revenue would be at stake, altering plans to tax various utilities and railroads. The court emphasizes uniformity and clarity, rejecting the ad valorem and franchise tax deduction method. Other items note numerous clemency actions in Georgia prisons and pardons, with several cases narrowing to age and trial doubt considerations.
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Supreme Court
General Assembly
Southern Hell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ataite
Georgia
Southern Mell Telephone
Ross
Legislaturas Purposs
Teat Cass
Southern Xpress Company
Postal
Western Union Telegraph Companies
Immigrants for the South Move by New Orleans Steamers
A. I. Hanson announces a plan to bring white immigrants to the south. Donald Rose, European steamship agent for the railroad, has lined up a steamship line to operate between New Orleans and a European port. Details about the line were not disclosed. Immigrant boats to start once a new station is erected.
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New Orleans
Ste
South
A. I. Hanson
Fitneis Central Railroad
Donald Rose
Hanson
More Soldiers for Honolulu
War news reports an expected increase in garrison at Honolulu due to tensions with Japan. The Mikado is alleged to seek Lamal Island near Honolulu for use as a naval base. four companies of regular troops are cited in plans, with two sent for target practice previously. A separate injunction blocked island sale to a syndicate.
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Garrizon
Japan
Mikado
Honolulu
Thomas
Lamal
United States
George D Gear
Cartr
Pratt
War Department
Heport
Washington
Tragedy in Newton County Shoots Bill Kitchens
Covington Georgia December 5 Jeff Nelms shot Bill Kitchens fatally at Nelms home after a night of heavy drinking. Nelms claims self defense and has been arrested with a heavy bond. The incident occurred near Covington with parties involved in a dispute.
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Jeff Nelms
Bill Kitchens
Covington
Spectal
Stewart
Miles Nouth
Nelma
KEELYS Furs For Christmas Gift Options
Keelys presents a wide display of genuine fur pieces for Christmas gifts. The ad highlights neckpieces muff coats and distinct furs including mink sable ermine and chinchilla with varied price ranges and emphasis on authenticity and visible stock through illustrations.
Prominent Lea County Citizen Dixon Dies in Alabama
RW Dixon a prominent citizen of Lea county Alabama died yesterday at Ala Home at Panstone. The funeral was held today at Concord cemetery. Dixon had ties to Panstone and Panstone area communities.
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W. Dixon
Panstone
Ala
Columbus
RW Dixon
Lea County
Alabama
Alzco
Concord
Ready for Rush at Post Office in Atlanta Christmas Drive
Postmaster Blodgett outlines heavy holiday staffing at 16 stations, with 15 carriers and about 40 clerks added from 18 to 20 days, to ease congestion. He urges use of designated stations at Peachtree, Decatur, Marietta, and other streets to speed service, noting space constraints and the need for additional floor space.
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Diedartt
Christymas
Jos
Beoena
Wales
Atarat
Banta
North Pole
Macon Gai
Griffin Gs
Blodgett
Post Office Department
Ald
Almont
Thena
Peachtree Treet
Auburn Avenue
Mitchell and
Pryor Streets
Marie
Station
Mitchell Atrert
Teauirey
Armenian church head seized in Etchmiadzin turmoil
Dispatch from St Petersburg reports a clash within Etchmiadzina Monastery as Armenian church leadership is toppled. The Catholicos is captured, forced to sign decrees, amid broader Caucasus revolutionary tension. Private pension figures noted in December dispatches.
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St. Petersburg
Mussels
Monaatery
Etchmiadsia
Hase
Caucasus
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