Packing House Agents Must Pay Georgia Tax
The United States Supreme Court upheld a state tax requiring packing houses to pay 200 per agency per county in which they operate. The ruling confirms Georgia will retain about 30,000 already paid and requires continued payments by all Georgia agents, affecting substantial revenue and reflecting interstate commerce considerations. The test case involved Frank Benner of Nelson Morris & Co. versus Fulton County tax collectors.
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Atlanta
Nelson, Morgis & Co
Andrew P. Stewart
Fulton County
Georgia
Bribe Taxers Expelled From Senate in California
Senators Emmons Bunkers Wright and French were expelled from the California senate for accepting bribes. The investigating committee report was adopted by 35 votes. no negative votes were recorded. Wech did not vote, and Bunkers French and Wright had varying expulsion vote tallies. Emmons was expelled unanimously by 34 votes.
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Police Order Targets A P A Members in Augusta Force
Augusta officials post order barring any police member from AB A membership, discharging those involved. The move, signed by J J Cohen, follows a claim by Rev C P Gilbert of belonging to the A B A, confirmed by Coroner R E Elliott, and is expected to affect about half the department.
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Court Defied by Hunt In Contempt Proceedings In Jail
William Hunt former Pan American Banking president refused to testify before Referee Wean triggering contempt proceedings in Chicago federal court. Attorneys for Receiver Day will return before Judge Kohlsaat as Hunt remains jailed for contempt and bond issues in state court cases.
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Ambassador Clayton Improves From Laryngitis
Mexco City February 27 American Ambassador Clayton, once hampered by laryngitis, shows improvement.
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Judge Swayne Acquitted By Partisan Senate Vote
In Washington on February 27, the Swayne impeachment trial ended with a party line acquittal. Republican senators largely voted not guilty on all counts, while private railroad car charges drew some Guilty votes. The verdict followed a lengthy roll call in which Bacon first declared Guilty and other names appeared across party lines.
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Thirteen die as church floor collapses during funeral
In Brooklyn a Fleet Street African Methodist Episcopal church building of sixty years collapsed mid service killing thirteen and injuring many. Eight women, two men, and a child were among the dead as crowding and dust impeded escape before rescue crews cleared wreckage and removed victims to hospitals. The investigation cites delayed beam supports as the cause.
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Murder Suicide After Heiress Refused Love
Miss Mary Marvell heiress murdered by Daniel Herman a policeman who had pursued her after she refused marriage. He fled then killed himself at a lodging house using the same revolver. The tragedy occurred on Michigan Boulevard in Chicago amid pedestrians and carriages. Herman had stalked her after hearing her play as organist at St James church. He had threatened to kill her unless she wed him. The second item reports the pulpit search at a church in Forta Illinois where trustees demand a pastor under six years old married, an evangelist, a lodge man, a mixer and crank roles to share burdens.
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Senator Dubsty Proposes Constitutional Polygamy Ban
Washington February 27 Senator Dubsty introduced in the senate a pair of joint resolutions seeking a constitutional amendment to prohibit polygamy and polygamous cohabitation.
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Peasant Riots Rise Over Wages in Polish Districts
Warsaw reports indicate a growing Polish peasant revolt as 7,000,000 peasants confront a 50 percent wage demand and unions spread across districts like Pruszke Plotzk and Siedlec. Violence follows refusals, with 50 villages affected and churches targeted. unrest linked to language and economic issues, not revolutionary aims. Senate confirms several customs and postal nominations in Washington as part of routine affairs.
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Russian and Japanese forces clash near Mukden rail line
Reports from UEDEN and Tuchwang describe Japanese advances threatening key positions along the bridge and rail corridor. Japanese shells pound Mukden with 11 inch mortars while Kuroki sweeps north and aims to sever Russian lines to Vladivostok. A special force moves to cut rail communications south and east of the front.
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Japanese Cross River Pushes Russian Pickets Back
Mukéen February 27 Japanese forces crossed the Bhekhe river last evening and drove in Russian vanguard pickets but Russian support halted the advance on that flank. To the east heavy firing continued as Japanese plans hinted at a center attack. Talukhetchen division troops remain spirited despite retreats and harsh weather. Beresnoff hill and Tsinkhetchen trenches show Japanese casualties. A violent snowstorm yesterday followed by a moderating night temperature. Russia orders Lena cruiser officers to return to America after violating parole. punishment downgraded due to their youth.
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War on Missouri Corporations Faces Setback
Circuit Attorney Sageraz files suits against 1467 but fails to appear at Jefferson City. Certifies no connection to the case and denies the forfeiture claim. Newspaper BRGHIVE notes ongoing action in Missouri corporations dispute.
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