Cook Not Worried Over Auto Tax Decision
Secretary of State Phil Cook defends Georgia auto license tax amid Judge Charlton’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. He notes previous state and U S Supreme Court decisions upholding similar taxes and argues the measure funds road maintenance while stressing motor travel’s dangers on highways.
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Mat
Charlton
Matbam
Savannah
General Road Fund
Varique
Atute
Georgia
Free Drinks Are Making Converts In Vitalitas Cure
Atlanta readers hear testimonials about Vitalitas marketed as a remarkable natural remedy. Claims state it purges stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, and blood ailments, with easy preparation and health benefits. Available through Jacobs Pharmacy, 27 Whitehall Street, with requests for information.
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South
Houston
Texas
Sambag Vitahtas
Jacobs Pharmacs
Whitehall Street
Ady
Savannah Judge Rules Georgia Auto Tax Unconstitutional
Judge Walter C Charlton in Savannah ruled the Georgia automobile registration law unconstitutional. He blocked enforcement of the ordinance requiring vehicle registration and fees, calling the fund distribution to rural counties unfair and effectively a double tax for the benefit of other counties.
Railroad Man Held for Death at Gill Depot
Ed Cheney ticket agent of Central railway was arrested on a murder warrant for the death of J Gill depot agent in Carrollton. Fled to Atlanta for safety, Cheney had been a trusted employee under McGuill, with unclear evidence linking him to the Thursday night killing.
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Jarrolston
Ed Cheney
Central Raiway
J Gill
Cheney
McGuill
Xa Guill
Anarchy Reigns Over Mexico City Stirs U S Relief Plans
Washington reports unprecedented famine and anarchy in Mexico City threaten foreigners. US officials weigh relief, possibly sending aid through Vera Cruz with Brazilian ministerial dispatches urging consents from General Carranza. Zapata forces hold central city while battles flare on outskirts amid delayed diplomatic messages.
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Mexico City
United States
Vera Cruz
Lansing
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Cornish
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Zapata
Mexico
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Legislative program mapped out by labor alliances in Georgia
Representatives of federated unions and farmers unions met at the Scoville hotel to chart a bipartisan legislative agenda. They formed a permanent coordination body to push bills ranging from recall of public servants and Torrens land titles to a state printing superintendent and factory inspector provisions.
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Scoville Hotel
C M Barrett
National Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Union
Berrett
Jerome Jones
Atlanta Fecleration of Trades
William Robinson
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Lowe Marquardt
Georgia Federation of Labor
C M H Barrett
National Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union
J Overman
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Torrens
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Obituaries and death notices from multiple residents
Obituaries notice several residents including Mrs Emma Burtz of 13 Howell Street age 52 died Wednesday night at midnight, survived by husband C O Burtz and four daughters and three sons. George W Dickson, 88, died at a private hospital, survived by two sons and four daughters. Edward Hickey, 79, died at 32 Fowler Street, survived by four sons and two daughters. Mrs M D Sentell, died at 11 East Point, survived by husband and two children. Robert Hart, 90, died at the home of his daughter, 25 South Ashby Street.
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R 'G” Adams
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WH Sargent
Parker, Hubert
Alfred Lee Burtz
George W. Dickson
George W Dickson
Cherokee Avenue
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It C. Bostwick
Ais LC
Edward ‘Hickey
Edward Hickey
Fowler Street
Idward John Robert
George Hickey
Misses Halle
Lita Hickey
Donehoos Chapel
M. D. Senteil
MW Od Sentell
East Point
VT Dunn
M Dunn
Hemperly
Robert Hart
Smith
South Ashby
Theaters Offer Busy Week With Stars At Forsyth And Strand
Attendance at the Forsyth rises to record levels as Princess Rajah Paris engagement opens with a six year gap possible if European tours permit. Henry Lewis Jule Ring and company present real comedy. Little Pal starring Mary Pickford, a celebrated Western tale, is praised for lavish production. Strand books Tolstoys Woman’s Resources for today only with Netty Nansen William J Kelly and Edward Jose starring in a potent dramatic lineup.
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Jule Ring
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Daniel Brohman
Mary Pickford
Little Pal
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Strand
Tolstols
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Edward Jose
Anna Kavening
Netty Nansen
Kestushe Maslova
Locker clubs remain open amid income records dispute
The council notes that seven to twenty locker clubs will stay open while income and disbursement figures could be altered to suit the case. Some benevolent clubs submitted detailed statements requested by general counsel, but the committee's chair ruled the matter private property. Files are on record with each application, yet no further action was taken after council sent back poolroom files. forty two of seventy applications were withdrawn.
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General Council
Johnson
Council
Atlanta Poolrooms Tied To Near Beer Saloons Face Veto
Councilman J White proposes an ordinance barring poolrooms operated in connection with near beer saloons. Mayor Woodward warns he will veto all joint poolroom and saloon operations if the measure passes without modification. Councilman Armistead seeks a January first 1916 effective date to aid creditors. The mayor notes no limit on alcohol content could thwart control efforts and cites past warnings of veto if the rule is not enforced.
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J White
Cannell
Woodward
Jesse Armistead
Couner
Atlanta
City debates on saloons and rathskellers licenses
Mayor vows to veto licenses for saloons supplying rathskellers while police enforcement could force locker clubs out of business within six months. Winecoft hotel license approved after declaring rathskeller abandonment. the committee and interested parties seek a full solution.
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Pension Granted Officer Dies Moments Later in Atlanta
Uncle Jack Tippens, an Atlanta police veteran since 1841, collapsed and died at Grads Hospital after a stroke while on duty last Sunday night. The pension board had approved him for full pension, with several fellow officers also granted pensions as age-related retirements were noted.
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Atlanta
Grads Hospital
Tnile Tich
Naif Gay
Caele Tek
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