Supreme Court backs income tax as constitutional
The Supreme Court ruled the income tax constitutional in a unanimous decision, removing challenges and paving the way for higher rates on the wealthiest fortunes to fund national defense. Proposals in Congress aim to tax incomes over $1,000,000 up to 60 percent, with amendments to broaden the tax beyond $3,000 incomes and raise surtax thresholds. Chief Justice White announced the decision, which sustains the Sixteenth Amendment’s intent to tax incomes without apportionment.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Lkely
Hull
Tennessee
White
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New York Federals Court
Southern Pacific
Brushaber
Whitefeld
United States
Populion
Smith Considered for Secretaryship by State Health Board
Members of the state board of health discussed Dr. Claude A. Smith as a possible successor to Dr. Roy Harris who may resign. Harris will stay until a suitable replacement is found. The committee weighs salary increases from 2000 to 6000 or more, and opposed plans to use a local sanitarium for drug victims.
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State Board of Health
Claude A. Smith
Atlanta
Roy Harris
Board of Health
Harris
General Assembly
Hartis
Barr
Cherokee Avenue
Germany Seeks Lusitania Settlement With New Proposal
Washington reports Germany has submitted another written proposal via Ambassador von Bernstorff to settle the Lusitania dispute. The note expresses regret for American losses and willingness to pay indemnity. It omits admission of fault by the submarine commander and outlines terms thought to move negotiations toward termination.
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Washington
United States
von Bernstorff
New York
Wilson
Trn
United State
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Austria
Lusitania
Austria-Hungary
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Hungary
Mediterranean
Finance Sheet Vetoed by Mayor in City Budget Dispute
The mayor vetoed the January apportionment sheet citing a $300,000 overdraft and questionable revenue estimates. He plans to issue a veto message within days and notes council may attempt to override, stating he will follow the law and protect taxpayers.
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Woodward
Jess
Brewers Fund Prohibition Fight Penalties Set in Texas
In Sulphur Springs Texas on January 24 hearings in brewery oyster suits disclosed alleged 1905 fund raising to fight prohibition. Six brewers agreed to penalties totaling about 276000 dollars with costs and possible reorganization. Dalas Brewery to face trial February 3. A 50000 dollar telegram aided fundraising. Kansas ouster suits: Syndicate Beer Bottling pleads guilty and Kansas City Breweries fined 1000 dollars.
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Lulphur Springs
Texas
Dalas Brewery Company
Otto Wahrmund
San Antonio Brewing Association
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Topeka
Kan
Syndicate Beer Bottling Company
Kansas City Breweries Company
Kansas City
Kansas Supreme Court
Penny Savers and Dollar Savers in The Constitution
A long, promotional note highlighting daily merchant offers in The Constitution. It contrasts pennies saved on bread soap and coffee with larger discounts on cloth, furniture, and other goods, urging readers to become economists by shopping. It frames ads as saving opportunities and promises substantial price reductions across multiple items.
Constitution guarantees marked price in Atlanta stores
A fragment notes the constitution guarantees that advertisements show three air lowest prices in Atlanta retail outlets.
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Atlanta
Mann Fighting On Good Roads Bill in Washington
Washington January 24 Republican Leader Mann opposed the Shackelford 25 million road bill asserting special taxes would fund it, mainly paid by cities. Representative William Schrey Howard sought a 25 million annual minimum, which was defeated. He backed McKellar’s Tennessee substitute, which would grant Georgia over 300 thousand more.
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Washington
Mann
Shackelford
William Sehrey Howard
DIA
McKellar
Tennessee
Chia
Georgia
Gore
6 0 P TO COMPROMISE BUT NOT ON ROOSEVELT
Chicago January 24 Preliminary plans for the republican national convention to be held in Chicago June 7 were approved by the subcommittee on arrangements after talks with Fred W Upham chairman of the real committee. Four possible temporary chairmen were named Elihu Root Borah McCall and Chase Osborne. The selection may be deferred until April or May. The party favors a compromise candidate except Roosevelt.
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National Committee
Fred W. Upham
Real Committee
Out
Elihu Root
New York
Borah
Idaho
McCall
Massachusetts
Chase Osborne
Michigan
Roosevelt
Charles D. Hilles
Republican National Committee
Thelievs
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New Jersey
Imate
Wilson
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Amt
Vietory
Murphy
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New Hampshire
John T. Adamas
Iowa
James P. Govrich
Indiana
George R Sheldon
Stanley
Kansas
Charles B. Warren
North, Carolina
James B Reynolds
Washington, D. C
James “Bo Reynolds
George I Sheldon
Julius Floto
Meyer and Beale in Club Fight Over Grievance
Washington January 24 former Navy secretary George von L Meyer and ex United States minister to Persia Truxton Beale fought with their fists in front of the Metropolitan club. Witnesses said the altercation began with heated words near the doors and escalated on the sidewalk. Meyer and Beale both suffered minor injuries and were attended by physician Cary T. Grayson.
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George von L. Meyer
Navy
Truxton Beale
United States
Persia
Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Nonresident city workers face payroll purge in Atlanta
A city council committee found at least twenty Atlanta employees do not reside within city limits, mainly teachers and Carnegie Library staff, risking automatic removal from payrolls. The mayor and city attorney endorse nonresidents’ dismissal, with a next meeting planned to review lists and define residence in law.
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Atlanta
Boys’ High
Carnegie
Woodward
Mayson
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Louise Smith
Bolton
Jo- Hn A. Schilling
Marietta
Lena Holiderby
College Park
Mra
H. B. Chamberlin
Peachtree Road
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J. H. Smith
Boys’ High School
Woodall
Mr. Landrum
Wilson
Folka
At H
Fred Woodsall
Farlinger
Alverson
Seawright
Duntap
Parliament Members May Visit the Front
London January 24 The House of Commons debated proposals for all MPs to visit the front and for arrangements to be made to receive them by the commander in chief. Harold J Tennant warned the undertaking could be too large but promised to see what could be done.
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House of Commons
Canouia
Harald J. Tennant
Dows
Scutari Falls to Austrian Forces After Fierce Balkan Battle
Austrian troops seize Scutari Albania’s main trade city and occupy Podgoritza Dailovgrad and Miksiec in Montenegro in a wide advance. Serbian garrison withdraws south. air raids reported across numerous localities as Vienna claims Montenegro could surrender. Lord Cecil says British government has no clear view on ongoing negotiations.
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Austria
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Kauia
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Seutan
Nicholas
Albbanian
Dover
Emory canvass to begin today in Atlanta drive
The Emory University campaign to raise 500000 began with a chamber of commerce meeting for executives, division commanders, captains and workers. About 150 men attended as captains organized crews and pledged subscriptions while speakers urged taxpayers to fund a great constructive enterprise for Atlanta and the southeast.
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Atlanta
Emory University
Chamber of Commerce
Preston Arkwright
Emory
Mr. Arkwright
Wilmer
Arkwright
St. Luke's Episcopal, Church
Mel R. Wilkinson
Methodist Commission
South
Birmingham
Slon
Theates
Albert S. Adams
Dr. W
Elkin
Medical College
Medi‘cal College
Alex €. King
School of Law
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Emory univer+sity
Lamar School of Law
Law Schools of America
Totory University
A.M. Hughlett
The
Methodist Church
Tex
Texas
Germany
Heation
Central College of
Weather Prophecy Flask Forecast Translated Note
Washington weather forecast predicts a warm spell in Georgia and Vaire with a Tuesday to Wednesday outlook. A colder northwest portion is noted with variable air conditions and shifting temperatures across regions.
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Washington
Georgia
Mayfield lynched after jurors disagreed on case
Texarkana Texas January 24 Ww J Mayfield aged about 30 was taken from Bouton jail shortly before midnight and lynched by 25 masked men. Mayfield charged with killing his father mother and brother with an axe. He faced trial last week but jurors were unable to agree.
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Texas
Mayfield
Bouton
Jors
Pomeranian Disabled in Terrific Gale Near Queenstown
The liner Pomeranian, sailing from Glasgow to Canada, was disabled in a terrific gale off Queenstown on January 25. It lost its rudder and propeller and remains in the storm for repairs. An escort steamer accompanies it to safe waters.
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Queenstown
Glasgow
Canada
Pest
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