Inheritance Tax For Georgia Advocated In Editorial
Georgia should adopt an inheritance tax as argued by the editorial, citing New York and other states. It contends the levy would fund state needs, reward collective community effort, and avoid burdening heirs while preventing tax evasion. the tax would grow with prosperity and ease public funding strains.
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Georgia
Commonwealths
New York
Mlino
Atlanta
Georgia School of Technology
Universty of
Atisis
Georgia Hints At Inheritance Tax Start Next June
The passage argues Georgia should leverage a federal allowance for state inheritance taxes to boost revenue. It urges citizens to urge their representatives and senators in the coming general assembly to begin action next June, noting the recent rise of large fortunes in the state.
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Georgia
General Assembly
The Charter Makers: Atlanta Edges Toward Charter Reform
The charter revision committee earns praise for workmanlike progress and bipartisan harmony as it drafts a tentative charter. Mayor Woodward backs bold reform to fix evils in the current system, aiming for a clear, efficient government with direct appeal to the people. Citizens should watch developments as the issue moves to council and affects all generations.
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Atlanta
Charter Revision Committee
Woodwood
John Candler
Joby E McClelland
C T Hopkins
Chater
Council
A Womanly Woman Sue Harper Mims Remembered in Boston Death
An obituary tribute to Sue Harper Mims of Atlanta who died near Boston, praising her as a dynamic advocate of the worldwide woman movement. Describes her as alert, intellectually vigorous, gentle yet fearless, devoted to her beliefs, unselfish, and gracious in life and influence.
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Sue Harper Mims
Atlanta
Boston
Mia Mims
Cheap Loans for Farmers Urged by Union Members
Members of the change and the farmers union told the house committee on currency reform that cheap land bank loans are vital for rural America. They argue current banking laws are outdated and deny fair credit, calling for readjustment to supply safe, affordable financing to farmers and bolster national wealth.
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Unon
House Committee On
America
Land banks to curb tenant farming and spur American reform
The article argues for establishing land banks modeled on European systems to remedy widespread tenant farming. It claims land banks reduce hazards and dishonesty, offer a path to land ownership, and would spur scientific farming. Republicans and Democrats alike support action to remove economic inequality and accelerate reform.
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America
Europe
Germany
Militant Atlantans and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
A survey lauds the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce for 1912 as its farthest north in constructive public work. It credits broad projects to the chamber and its role in charter revisions, municipal research, and the city’s progress through teamwork and expert leadership.
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Association
Atlanta
North Carolina mulls ban on tipping in sweeping reform
A tipped gratuity ban advances in the Tar Heel lower house penalizing both giver and taker across sectors including dining staff and Pullman porters. The piece notes tipping as a national issue, arguing for public sentiment over fiat law, and cites political quips and cultural commentary from the era.
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North Carolia
ADI
Prince of Pa Nless
Dance-time in Bilville and the Troubled Ball
A fragmentary verse filled with syncopated lines recalls a joyous Bilville ball where fiddles, turkey-trot, and Hallelujah shouts fill a hotel hall. Townsfolk celebrate dancing, humor, and religious caution as crowds revel and the mayor remains in charge. The piece blends revival zeal with satirical humor about office hunting and celestial judgment.
Inexpressible as Sweat Love Takes My Votes Away
Fragmentary verse lines express longing and hidden emotion. Names and clear facts are absent, leaving a poetic meditation on love and longing with occasional garbled phrases.
Atlanta Health Crusade Urges Saving Lives From Disease
A 1920s oped argues Atlanta must expand public health funding and enforcement to cut preventable deaths. It frames tuberculosis as communal manslaughter, urging education, supervision, and isolation, with calls for inspections and stronger health service powers to save lives and boost Atlanta’s image.
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Atanta
Ereet Lo NW
Auanta
Peachtree Street
Borhood
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Government power over water power and compensation debate
In Washington the fight over federal rights to charge private dam builders on navigable streams centers on Connecticut River projects and national conservation. Senators split on federal jurisdiction versus state control while Roosevelt and Taft vetoes shape debate. a Connecticut River bill proposes a private dam above Windsor Locks with a government annual charge for navigation.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
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Taft
United States
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Coosa River
Alabama
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South Carolina
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Taedo
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Senate Committee On Commeres
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Holyoke
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