Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

5

Plan Creates State Tax Equalizer Office and Board

The chairmen proposes a state tax equalizer to be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, with an office at the capitol. A state board of equalizers would include one representative from each congressional or senatorial district, or district as determined, to assist in valuing taxes. The tax officer or any county board member must be thoroughly familiar with local values. The state tax equalizer will convene the board as needed.

BES Se Sa Eee Co Diutant Duare Broyles Atlanta Marthasville Recorder Broyle Broyles Wis Rita Tudge Browney Freeman Woodward

Tax revision sparks fight over state board plan

The House debates a plan to create a state tax board to equalize assessments across counties while preserving local control. A subcommittee led by Chairman Akin will draft amendments, with members from both factions seeking a unified approach. If talks fail, lawmakers may push a special committee to take over the tax revision.

Attorneys Near Gladhe In Crawford Hearing

A courtroom clash among Crawford heirs attorneys flared briefly over a settlement description as Luther Rosser warned against labeling it a nefarious scheme. The hearing continued with no change to the criminal charge against Mrs. Crawford over alleged conspiracy to poison her husband. Colonel James said detectives in New York have not located Fred Lamb and hinted further charges may follow.

Crawford Luther Z. Rosser Joshua B. Crawford James Anderson Luther Rosser FP. H. Brewster J. J. Barge Mary Belle Crawford Hhime Reuben R. Arnold J. &. jJamea Mr. Crawford Peachtree Etreat

Wisconsin to Legalize Ten Round No Decision Boxing

Governor McGovern signed the Hed ding boxing bill making ten round no decision contests legal in Wisconsin. A state boxing commission will oversee all boxing contests in the state.

Wisconsin Maison Wic F. E. McGovern

Tax Reform Debate Shapes Georgia Legislature Action

The House considers a seven member Ways and Means committee to study equalization of property taxation and tax reform. The speaker designates members from appropriations and Ways and Means, with reports due by July 28. Akin proposed moving the tax revision bill to a special order for July 21, pending rules committee action.

House of Representatives Texacion Tostem Georgia Rusalved Camphalier Caneral Ways and Means Committee Akin Rules Committee

War of words rattles city hall over pardons

A heated feud erupts between Mayor James G. Woodward and Recorder Nash R. Broyles over the pardon prerogative and court reversals. Both men hurl harsh accusations while Freeman remains in custody and the public watches the clash unfold across city government and the Plaza.

James G. Woodward Nash R Broyles Woodward Recorder Broyles Broyles Mayor Woodward Broyles DM Exch Mayer Woodward Rtecorder Broyles Bismarck Vreeman Stilim Steckode Grim Hreeman Tiger Recorder Broytes Freeman Court of Appeals Comptroller's Dodgs

Starnes to Play Great Symphony at Final Concert

Dr. Percy J. Starnes, organist, offered a brief near final recital at the Auditorium Armory last night. The program featured four classical selections with short rests, and a future date announced his final performance of the Symphonie Pathetique in its entirety.

Starnes Percy J. Starnes Etty Ongenist Auditorium Armory Dr. Starnes Heehal Kowsky

Officials tour Atlanta fort as army post reductions loom

Secretary of War Garrison and General Wood conducted an informal visit to the fort with no formal entertainments. They plan a six week tour of forty nine posts to assess which should remain, with a final report pending. The party also discussed the Mexican situation and proceeded to Chattanooga then Memphis.

Ae Et Daly Garrison Wood Aleshire Atlanta Chattanooga Constitution Wilden Mexico Hans Peachecee Leonard Wood Schindel Pedige Clark Howell Robt. L. Lowry Wilmer I. Moore Chamber of Commerce van Orsdale Evans Barth Colonel Lowry Fort Calekamauga Memphis

Steamers Collide in Fog at Harbor Entrance

In dense fog the steamers Sheboygan and Iowa of the Goodmien line collided at the harbor entrance. The Sheboygan sustained minor damage while the Iowa suffered a two foot bow hole and sank after tugs towed her to a river wharf. The loss to the Iowa and its cargo was heavy.

Enicago Suly Ti Sheboygan Iowa Goodmien Iake

Ice block injures Bradfield employee in LaGrange

Jim Holt, a Bradfield Drag company worker, slipped while lifting a 250 pound ice block. The heavy mass crushed his leg and foot, he was taken to a local hospital then sent home to South Vernon Street.

LaGrange Jim" Holt Bradfield Drag Company South Vernon Street

Prominent locals die. multiple obituaries filed

Special prominent attorney Harris of Harris and Co., aged about 44, dies this afternoon and to be interred tomorrow. Nephew of the late L Harris. University of Georgia graduate. Furniture man Thomas G Flynt, 61, dies at his 99 HM street residence. Survived by wife, three sons, five children, and two daughters. Funeral Saturday 9:30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. interment West View. William D Barker, 75, dies at a private sanitarium. body to Patterson's chapel and home in Rutledge for funeral and interment. Survived by wife and one nephew. James E Carlton, ?, dies at private sanitarium. body moved to residence 93 Cleburne Avenue Inman Park. Funeral 4 p.m. at residence. interment West View.

Harris Effietton Suly University of Georgia Thomas J. Flynt Thomas G. Flynt Nla HM Street M. J. J. Howard George T. Flynt Miss Regina Miss May Flynt Immaculate Conception Catholic Aanuaty West View Willam D. Barker Patterson Rutledge Mr. Barker James E. Carlton Cleburna Avenue Inman Park C. W. Daniel

Dr Coker to Be Buried Today at 3 Afternoon

Dr Coker, a prominent physician on Lodge Man, will be hurried today. The funeral will be from the Paula Methodist Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon, with interment at Oakland. Dr Goar leaves a wife six children two brothers and five sisters.

Mellen Resigns After Trust Indictment and Wreck Probe

The New Haven president Mellen resigns amid federal indictments for anti trust violations and manslaughter linked to the Westport wreck. Board favors selling water routes. New Haven may relinquish Boston and Maine control. Liabilities near 394 million against assets around 500 million. Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific speculated as successor. resignation effective by Oct 1, 191?. Details note board motive: hold him responsible for acts by others.

Mellen Westport, Conn New Haven Boston and Maine Road Mew Haven Howard Elliott Northern Pacific Road Meller The New Haven Road Boston

Free Cigars Saturday

A brief note argues that free cigars attract readers and prove the value of classified advertising by reaching the widest audience who have what buyers seek or need what sellers offer.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shivar Havering Ehetion Adams CO Whitehall C. D Postela Eder Von Bom Stovall Melson Swift Garington Suggs Lipscomb Araft Sheppard Chatirman Ways and Means Owitt Muscoges House Moase Waye Meins Atria Ying LO N. Broad St Chan Yee Gladhe Crawford Hearing Riles Rosser Zephyr Palm Beach Atlanta, Ga Says Woodward William D. Barker D. Coker California Omaha Kansas City St. Louis Chicago Union Pacific Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Yellowstone National Park Belave Mervoss Gepreeston Mik Sewell Commission Co Whitehall Street Decatur St Edgewood Coffer Maxwell House Cash Grocery Coo Whitehalt Forsyth Siedts Valerie Bergere & CO Metropolitan Minstrels Britt Woodies Conroy Havana
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication