Mortgage tax will stand in Bibb County
Macon Ga July 18 Special The Bibb county board of tax equalizers rejected a bid by local businessmen to exempt mortgage taxes under the new titling law. Chairman Harley Cabiness said the board is simply enforcing the law, despite pressure and oath concerns. The report notes broader health and civic mentions, including the funeral of Wise Brown and local regulatory actions affecting businesses and public health.
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Macon
Board of Tax Equalizers
Bibb County
Harley Cabiness
W Tinderson
Business Mews Committee
Cabiness
Maconus
Ho J Williams
Wise
Yass Marie Brown
Culbvans Tland
Charleston
Maconshis
Evelyn Neil
Torreon
Corinth Baptist Church
Dardenemith Company
Wise Brown
Pop
Miss Brown
Watermelon season profitable with ample shipments
Watermelon growers report a strong season with about four hundred carloads shipped and more on the way. Prices ranged from 10 to 60 cents per carload and demand remains steady as markets adjust to supply.
Sumter County Taxes Rise $707,000 Under New Law
Sumter County reports a $707,900 increase in consolidated tax returns under the new equalising law, the largest yearly gain on record. This year’s Sumter consolidated returns total about eight and a half million dollars.
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Sumter CO
Americas
Sumter County
Sumter
Hardman Starts Strenuous Campaign for Governor
Dr L G Hardman will begin a vigorous speaking tour in the tenth district in support of his candidacy for governor. He plans a statewide push with Hardman clubs forming across the state. He will arrive in Atlanta Monday to oversee organization as headquarters are consolidated and campaign operations expanded.
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L G Hardman
Hs Landidiey
Kimball House
Saturna
Hardmans Friends Wall
Hardman Clubs
Tlearer
Hardman
Thant
Atlanta
Covington
Levinton and Cranford
Lincoln Law
Commerce
Dr Hirdmans
Ulima
Crowd Spends Night Adrift At Sea
A Brunswick crowd returning from a St Simon dance aboard the steamer Gate got stranded when the vessel lost power near the island. Repairs failed, two deck hands were injured, and the steamer Hi was sent to assist. The party reached the city shaken but unharmed after a long night at sea.
Baldwin Co Foresees Prosperous Fall Season
Local reports from Baldwin County indicate favorable weather and improved conditions over the past ten days. Prospects for crops including cotton and hay are described as very satisfactory, with expectations of a strong autumn season across all lines and a prosperous business outlook.
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BadMin
Family jailed on whisky charge in July case
A local patrol reports the whole family jailed on blind tiger charges. John Zellner and his wife Kane Zellar, 18, face whisky law violations. Sheriff Pittman secured evidence and records show prior court appearances.
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John Zellner
Recorders Court
Kaney Zailer
Pittman
Invention Promises Rupture Cure On Sixty Day Trial
Claiming a cloth automatic massaging truss without belts or springs, the Clothe Company offers a free 96 page book and sixty day trial to prove its rupture device. It asserts elastic and spring sets worsen rupture and provides testimonials from over 6000 users nationwide. Send name and address to Box 682 Cluthe Company New York City for the free book.
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Cluthe Company
East 25Rd St
New York City
Grand Opera Star Heads Forsyth Week Vaudeville Bill
Atlanta theatergoers will enjoy Wile Qdette Le Fontenay a grand opera star born in Paria headlining seven distinctive features at Forsyth this week with matinee and evening shows. The program blends opera style with vaudeville stars including Ermett Devoy and his company and a mix of musical comedy acts to attract diverse audiences.
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Forsyth
Wile Qdette le Fontenay
Paria
New York
Atlanta
Hali
Mile LeFontents
Opera Comique
Paris
Massenet
Onat Hammerstein
Julien
Appearage
Ermett Devoy
Sucessfus Edwards
One Wonderful Night at Grand Theater Preview
A lavish film night titled One Wonderful Night is announced by local producers and critics. The private performance at the Grand Theater promises one of the most spectacular moves yet, with cast led by Cue Won Jerkul and Ik Ives, tracing a night of dramatic events across a staged murder scare and social upheaval. The production touts Broadway caliber work and draws attention from newspaper men and industry insiders alike.
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Kumurg
Thesa Ag Jradual
XM Bushman
Broadway
Luckie Lodge to lay cornerstone Tuesday in West End
Luckie Lodge 10 lay cornerstone for new temple on Vine Street West End Tuesday afternoon according to Masonic customs by the Grand Lodge of Georgia. Robert L Colding will conduct the ceremonies. The lodge home will cost about 30 609 funded mostly by members. Building includes post office space and a lodge library banquet hall and Jodys room once finished. Public invited with officers listed including Campbell Booth Lester Arnold Hunnicutt Styring and Bearden.
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Mot
Luckie Lodge
West End
United States
Lodge
Jodys
John G Campbell
Moe
Booth
Lester JW
Oh Arnold
Mo Hunnicutt
Henry
Ned Thomas
Underwood
Moran
John R Byington
WM Bearden
Styring Tyler
Pecan Exhibit Planned for Panama Pacific Expo
Waycross Ga July 18 Special Pecan growers plan to save this seasons best specimens for the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco next year. The exhibit will use nuts from this season and appears set to become one of the most interesting displays at the big exposition, with the same exhibit also shown at other large fairs nationwide.
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Waycross Ga
San Francisco
First Sumter Co Bale Received at Americus
Sumter county's first cotton bale of the new crop was marketed in Americus this morning. It weighed 400 pounds and was of excellent quality. Produced by Alex A Forrest, a longtime substantial farmer, the bale is nineteen days ahead of last season's first bale and marks Georgia's second bale this season.
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Americus
Sumter County
Alex A Forrest
Bum
Grant orchestra four shows at Bijou with Lena Rivers lead
The Bijou presents an orchestra program featuring Lena Rivers in four performances. Cast includes Ives, Gus Ween, Jena Misers, Wallace, Harry Gershum, and Lena Rivers with strong praise for the show's appeal. Nightly at 8 and a Monday matinee with free tickets, patronage encouraged.
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Lena Rivers
Arly Clarty
Ari
Ives
Gus Ween
Jewell Hel
Lina Rivers
Ing
Iexpe
Missy Rowe
Jena Misers
Furkwarl
Belasatran
Wallace Harry Gershum
T Bares
Jo Lamers Tohn Livingstorep
Melonough
Joel Slocont
Josiah Sesvendyee
Maintes Grams
Caroline Tierpstons
Deania
Grihen
Helen Jackson
Lena Risers
Ions
Hall County Citizens Invite Slaton to Speak in Gainesville
A large turnout is anticipated as Hall County residents invite Governor Slaton to Gainesville next Wednesday to address citizens from surrounding counties on the tax equalization law. Special rail rates have been arranged by Gainesvide Widland and Gainesville Northwestern lines to ease attendance. Slaton is historically popular in Hall County, and the law has boosted assessed values and acres in the county.
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Gaines Me
Hall County
Hay
John Mo “Laton
Gainesville
Gainesvide Widland Railway
Gainesville & Northwestern Railway Company
Hall Counts
Alta Vita Association Holds Annual Meet
The Alta Vita association the Atlanta branch of the National League of Old Age Pensioners held its second meeting in the Hotel Ansley convention hall on Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock led by H Me Kay Fifty were present The discussion urged income for aged citizens reflecting services rendered to society and protested neglect of industrial citizens The event also noted Hx-Congressman Victor L Berger of Wisconsin introduced an old age pension bill in Congress on Monday July 31 1911 which was referred to the pensions committee and not heard of since.
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Alta Vita Association
Atlanta
National League of Old Age Pensioners
Ansley
Kay
McKay
Victor L Berger
Wisconsin
Congress
Committee On Pensions
Augusta Automobile Safely Sides Through Window Incident
A Augusta car rammed a large safe through a shop window and kept moving. The six cylinder W128 vehicle struck a brick wall, but the safe caused no injury or damage beyond the window. The mechanic claimed the brake had been released during cleaning, allowing the car to move with the safe as it toppled through the glass.
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Nagusia
Suinte
Mechimaan Nors Tein
Hig Wits
Decatur Trade Board Meets at Wincorf Hotel
The Decatur Trade Board holds a Monday noon business meeting and luncheon at the Wincorf hotel. Thirty plates will be set for attendees.
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Decatur Trade Board
Decatur Bond of
Fade
Wincorf Hotel
Landrum’s Father Seeks Quick Hearing for Son
Brunswick July 18 Special FH Landrum the Southern railway ticket auditor charged with the death of young Prank Winn of Jesup remains in Glynn county jail. His aged father from Atlanta arrived and will stay as long as needed. Detectives work continues with no new developments while witnesses claim to have seen the kick from the train though names are not public. The case attracts heavy local interest as grand jury action looms or adjourns.
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Brunswick
Landrum
Southern Railway
Young Prank Winn
Jesup
Glynn County
CO Landrum
Atlanta
The
Ciy
Young Winn
Southern
Prue
Wayne County
Elaborate Labor Day Planned at Augusta
In August a grand Labor Day is planned with Governor John M Slaten and other prominent men invited. Manufacturers are urged to be represented in a float parade forenoon. A barber shop dancing and various sports are planned. In the afternoon special rates on railroads into Augusta are noted as part of federation preparations.
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Gap
Speera
Wilam Lane
Wisor
John M Slaten
Amsaation
Federation of Trades
Grossman May Run for the Legislature
Leonard J Grossman an Atlanta attorney and former law school lecturer signaled a run for Fulton County representative in the state assembly. He has long represented suffrage and public causes and asked party leaders to consider his candidacy while noting possible cross support from Albright.
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Atlanta
Sturday
Leonard J Gross Uu Ty Im
Atlanta Law School
Gince
Fulton County
Astral
Graseman
Albright
Later
Dius
Weather forecast signals showers likely this Sunday
The unsettled weather of recent days continues Sunday with mostly cloudy skies and possible showers late in the afternoon or evening. Temperatures stay moderate around 34 degrees, winds from the west, and humidity remains high during the day.
Dr Dubose Announces Sunday Church Services
Dr HM Dubose of the First Methodist church announces regular Sunday services with morning and evening sermons. The morning subject is Entry Reason and the evening sermon is Safer The evening service will be held on the church lawn.
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First Methodist Churen
HM Dubos
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