Tax office opens as dealers rush 1908 taxes in dispute
The mandamus case continues as lawyers seek a lawful method. Ordinary’s office reports 102 of 116 dealers paid 1908 taxes and 18 paid for 1909, about 26000 dollars received. Many insist on pro rata 1908 tax, arguing law applied from September. Trial slated for January term of the superior court amid vigorous debate over tax timing and legality.
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Ealers
Ite
Superior Court
Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion
In a vintage health blurb the ad extols stomach health and blames poor meals for indigestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised to digest a full meal without stomach effort, restock gastric fluids, and combat sour breath, belching, and bowel trouble, claiming rapid natural digestion.
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Stuart
Dry Law Starts in Louisiana
New Myrians La December 31 provision bans saloons within 300 feet of churches or schools and bars gambling devices and musical instruments in bars. It also restricts saloon permits to aliens and women. Eight parishes become dry after local elections. New Orleans city attorney questions applicability to existing saloons. attorney general supports it. court action likely. Shreveport in Caddo parish loses forty five saloons.
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NewMyrieans
Louisiana
Acadia
Caddo
Vermilton
Calcasieu
Vernon
East Carroll
St. Landry
Tangip
Funeral of Edwin J Morris in Atlanta
Edwin J Morris aged 37 died December 23 in San Bernardino California after an attack of acute lobar pneumonia. His body arrived in Atlanta and was moved to Hl M Patterson Son. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 30 pm at the Patterson chapel with pallbearers from the Governors Thrse Guard unit. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery. He was formerly in the Avery business in San Bernardino.
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San Bernardino
Edwin J. Morris
Morris
Peachtree
Cal
Atlanta
Hl. M. ‘Patterdon & Son
Oakland Cemetery
Mortis
Avery
Sheriff Mashburn to swap offices with Newsom in Brooks County
After nine years in Brooks County sheriff's office, Sheriff John H. Mashburn will retire and exchange roles with Sheriff-elect John B. Newsom, who currently serves on the Quitman police force. Both men are well regarded by the public and officers. In a separate note, Judge Reagan reduced Alex Reid’s $730 fine for prohibition violations linked to whisky shipments from Montgomery.
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Quitman
Sheriff's Office
Brooks County
John H. Mashburn
John B. Newsom
Sherlm Mashburn
Collmbue
Deverhbersi
E. J. Reagan
Alex Reid
Live-at-Home Campaign Starts In Alabama Farm Tour
Commissioner of Agriculture J A Wilkincan announces a statewide effort to help farmers secure food and clothing for home consumption. He plans to visit Montgomery and Shelby counties around January 7 and will travel with a group of retired men for a diversified farming tour starting January 1. A separate item notes a Savannah woman sustaining a broken arm in early December.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. A. Wilkincan
Shelby
Alabama Joins the Dry Ban as Saloons Close
Mobile and surrounding counties brace for revenue loss as Alabama enforces a new prohibition law. Governor Comer signals possible extra sessions. schools rely on liquor taxes, with about 7,500 people directly affected by saloon closures in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma and Anniston.
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Mobile County
Comer
Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Alaama
Mooalle County
Birmingham
Montomery
Selma
Anniston
Local obituaries and funeral notices in Jamaica and surrounding towns
The page records multiple obituaries and funeral details. Mary Sweat, 38, died at home on 888 Cheatnut Street. interment in Jamaica cemetery. Infant Jack E. Mallen and Rupert T. Chandler die aged months, with services at Harry G. Poole and Hollywood cemetery interments. Mrs Carson of Commerce Ga dies at 75. Mrs M D Marshall of Perry Ga dies near Biko. Funeral services set at various chapels, interments planned in local cemeteries.
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Mary Sweat
Mary
CS Sweat
Cheatnut Street
Harry G. Voale
A'Clork
Veney
Jack E. Mallen
K. B. Mallen
East Farr Street
Harry G. Poole
Wearview Cemetery
Rupert T. Chandler
Rupert
T.G. Chandler
Kennedy Street
Hollywood
Carson
Commerce
Mra Carson
Vo Carwon
Thorndon
Carnesville
Remalina
Land to Widen Road to College Park Gains Support
Interest grows in widening the city limits road from Lee street to College Park to sixty feet. Over three quarters of frontage has been donated by property owners to enable the project, with W R Fullerton and Barnard Willingham directing the citizens campaign.
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College Park
Lee Street
W. R. Fullerton
Oakland City
Barnard Willingham
College Fark
J. J. Knott
H.L. Dobbs
J. J. Eagan
Davis
Southern Law Works
Morris Caunnelly
Loulhvilie & Nashville Railway
A. L. Suttles
Chapman& Suttles
Hood
Tracy
B. J. Bomar
Suttles
Campbell
Upchurch
Mr. Hancock
Tinsley
W. Phillips
I. N. Ragsdale
Wal Stevens
S. A. Romar
John McCullough
Eula Graves
Dr. Whitehead
A. J. Jenkins
3. A. Eldson
United States
Wilderness Campaign discussed by historians at Richmond
The American Historical Association closed its Richmond meeting with talks on Grant's and Lee's Wilderness Campaign conduct by General Edward Pp. Alexander and Colonel William R Livermore. Albert Bushnell Hart was elected president. a fire destroyed the Slingon Trading Company and Captain A. Warren's office building nearby.
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American Historical Association
Richmond
Iver
Virginia
Edward Pp. Alexander
Confederate States Army
Grant
William ‘R Livermore
Lee
Brinson, We
Wecemper
Slingon Trading Company
J. Warren
Parker Trial Set in Montgomery for January Sixth
The trial of EN Parker for the killing of Z. J. Swearengen is scheduled in Montgomery on Tuesday January 6. Parker plans to plead self defense claiming Swearengen threatened him after past beatings.
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Montgomery
Ala
EN Parker
Z. J. Swearengen
Parker
Calabrian Earthquake Devastation and Royal Relief
Reports from Messina and Reggio describe widespread ruin from the Calabria Sicily quake. Death toll estimates range from 15,000 official to higher civilian figures. famine, disease, and looting plague survivors. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena visited wrecked villages aiding rescue, while Italian and foreign ships treat the wounded. Relief efforts face obstructions as surgeons perform operations with pruning knives and survivors crowd ruins seeking water and bread.
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Reggio
Imarine
Calabria
Ragnara
Regyly
Regalo
Rome
Victor Sammanual
Stcillan
Calebria
Italy
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Sovereling
Ricily
Sa Palmi
Monteleane
Palmi
Corpaca
Juatag
Bank of
Sicily
Yankee Troops Quitting Cuba in Staged Departure
Havana December 31 The worst homeward bound detachment of the American occupation army leaving Cuba sails from Philadelphia navy yard aboard the auxiliary cruiser Prairie. The detachment numbers 347 Marines and will return at intervals until April with the last ships to leave the island.
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Cuba
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Prairie
Ft Sa
United States Sends Celtic on Relief Mission for Messina
New York dispatch reports the U S supply ship Celtic, loaded with provisions, rerouted from a Christmas voyage to deliver relief to earthquake survivors in Messina Sicily. The cargo includes food clothing tents and medical supplies valuing about 1600000 dollars.
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New York
United States
Céltic
Auiley
New York Harbor
Messina
Gibraltar
Harry McL. P. Huz
Navy Department
United O.ies
Congress
Kingston
Celtic
Washington
Merry
Clouds of Crows Over Stricken Messina Province
London dispatch from Palermo reports a disaster scene with depopulation along the strait of Messina as towns and villages flee fear of further convulsions. Grim, surreal reports describe crowds and eerie phenomena, including naked processions and topographical changes amid the ruin.
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London
Pelermo
Strait of Messina
Flomm Boenes
Messina
Palermo
Stili
Res
Scytia
Bands of starving people in bloody melee at Mesania
December 3 report from Mesania describes bands of famished individuals raiding the customs house debris seeking food. Revolvers and knives were drawn as searchers defended themselves, with many wresting dry beans and flour amid chaos. One man was pinned to a plank by a knife while a child clutched a hand for aid.
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Mesania
Ata
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