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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1910

Page

6

Corporations rush to file tax returns before deadline

Corporations statewide rush to H. A. Rucker at the federal building to avoid fines up to 16,000 under the new tax act. Returns are due March 1 with May as the likely date for official tallies. Concerns include competitor exposure and fraud penalties, with certified checks required for payment and various classes of business covered.

H. A. Rucker Internal Revenue Federal Building Washington Hmit Secretary of State Wass Atnelal Daudins Ate

Wrightsville Socked By Severe Wind and Rain Storm

Wrightsville Georgia was hit by a fierce wind and rain storm that paralyzed the town late yesterday and last night. The electric light plant is out of commission and the town is in darkness. The telephone system is badly damaged with shattered windows, uprooted trees, blown fences, and freight cars hurled from tracks.

Wrightsville Johnson County

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Praised for Headache Relief

A reader letter extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as the best headache prevention and cure. John Bush of Watervliet and Joseph Frankowick of Detroit share decades of relief, claiming the remedy ends suffering quickly and outperforms others they tried.

Miles John Bush Watervleit Joseph Frankowick Trombly Detroit Mich

Funeral Arrangements for Allen J Fuss in Macon

Allen J Fuss, nearly forty years with the Central railway in Macon, was killed instantly this morning when an engine struck him at the water stop. Fuss, a former inspector of engines, leaves a wife and several children and resided on Cole Street. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Thomas Mr. Fusa Macon Harper's Ferry Cole Street Mr. Fuss Leroy Fuss Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Miss Dorothy Whitcomb Funeral Today At North Avenue Church

The funeral for Miss Dorothy Whitcomb will be held at 3 PM at North Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. Richard Orme Ffinn officiating. Pallbearers include Dr. M. W. Manahan and J. W. Austin among others. interment at West View. She died last Tuesday in Clifton Springs after a life spent in music studied in Berlin and the East.

Dorothy Whitcomb North Avenue Presbyterian Church Richard Orme Ffinn M. W. Manahan J. W. Austin W. Co. Wisen Arthur Merrill Wil Vaughn Charles F. Rogers Will Parkhurst Ciff Humphries George Obear Clarence Blosser West View Jack Whitcomb Atlanta Berlin Moser Joachim Europe Lippi Detmold Countess von Ritberg Leona Clarkson Carreno Margaret Waaddlil America Mss. Whitcomb East Boston New York Ciifton Springs

Rome GA to vote for mayor on February 23

Rome Ga February 18 special the city primary registration closed at seven. total registration 1425 the largest in city history eight more than before. mayoral candidates J W Hancock and J Henderson Lanham. five board of education members to be elected with one ticket in field. contest to be fast and furious from now on.

Rome J. W. Hancock J. Henderson Lanham

S A E Fraternity Dinner Plans For March 9

Mecon February 18 special. The local alumni of the S A BE fraternity prepare an elaborate banquet to observe the founding anniversary. College men from Emory, Peabody, Georgia, and Mercer will attend and a prominent program will be arranged.

Mecon S.A. BE Emory

Arkansas Barbers Licensed by State Board

A local report notes that all barbers in Arkansas are licensed by the state barbers board. The story outlines the board’s authority and goals for professional standards across the barber trade.

Mayor Maddox urged by health board in Atlanta

The Atlanta board of health passed a resolution urging Mayor Robert F. Maddox to stand for re election though he was absent. Support for Maddox came from citizens and business leaders praising his leadership and predicting a second term. A tribute to Maddox followed at a school address by William Upshaw, who lauded his personality and governance.

Board of Health Robert F. Maddox Bob Maddox Atlanta Maddox W. F. Dykes Us’ High School Wilam D. Upshaw The Golden Age Upshaw Mayor Maddox Mr. Upshaw

Grants Speedy Trial for German Youth Irv ing Hanchett I

In Volusia County Florida the court agrees to advance the trial date for Irving Hanchett an 18 year old German youth charged with the brutal killing of Cleavie Tedder near Glenwood. Fearing lynch mob action 200 armed men gathered and defense contends for a quicker session while Judge Perkins urges honoring the petition.

Deland, Fla Tudge Minor & Jones Volusia County Irving Hanchett Cleavie Tedder Glenwood Hanchett Putnam’ County St. Augustine

Alford To Be Placed On Trial In Macon Murder Case

Macon Georgia February 18 Special An arrangement to take up criminal business before Judge W H Felton next Monday week will place FH B Alford on trial for the murder of his wife and mother in law Solicitor Walter Grace had the case assigned first and Alford will get a first Judge Felton appointed Attorney Claude Eistes and Attorney Thomas Felder as counsel to represent the man.

Macon W. H. Felton B. Alford Walter Grace Alford Felton Claude Eistes Thomas Felder

Hyde's Suit Is Stopped by Temporary Restraining Order

In Kansas City on February 18 a temporary order restraining Dr. B. C. Hyde's attorneys from taking further depositions in Hyde v Paxton for alleged slander was granted by Judge Walter A. Powell at Independence. Paxton's lawyers argue Hyde's team violated rights by examining witnesses in two places the same day.

Hyde Kansas City B. C. Hyde John G. Paxton Walter A. Powell Independence Today Paxton

Old Civil War musket erupts from fire in Georgia home

In Jeinesville Ga on February 18 a musket found in a river by boys' prank scientists reports says exploded when tossed into a fire. The weapon dated from the Civil War burst with a loud report scattering embers and a metal fragment through an organ but caused no injuries and limited damage after decades underwater.

Jeinesville Jackson County Ife

Willard Webb hanged for assault in Cobb jail

Willard Webb, convicted at Cobb superior court for assaulting a white woman near Vinings, was executed in Cobb County jail at 11 24 this morning. Sheriff McKinney triggered the release. Webb spoke from the gallows saying he died for nothing, insisting on his innocence. Public opinion was split, and two alibis by white women were presented.

Marietta Willard Megre Cobb Superior Desault Cobb County McKinney Webb Vinings Atlanta Marietta Joil Sam Tam the Lord Vik

Elkins' Niece Fate Weighs in Kansas Case

Fragmentary report notes Agnes Leisiie Elling dies in a Kansas County MO scene on February 12. Mentions States Senator Stephen B. Wiing and a Virginia angle with a shooting incident near a Wednesday event.

French philosopher Boutroux to lecture at Harvard

Philosopher Etienny Mille Maria Boutroux and his wife sail for the United States on February 23 aboard the Adriatic to deliver lectures at Harvard University. He will give four public addresses in Cambridge under Cercle Francais on the Essence of Religion and the Movement of Contemporary Philosophy, entertained by William James.

Paris Etienny Mille Maria Boutroux United States Harvard University Cambridge Cercle Francais William James

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