Tax Equalization Vote Delayed by Senate Debate
The Georgia Senate adjourned without action on a bill to abolish the tax equalization system after a filibuster by supporters of abolition. A 24 to 15 vote adopted an amendment delaying effect until 1928. Debate included opposition by Sen. Jones and a plan to hear the capital removal issue next Tuesday at 2 PM. A committee hearing on removal and a late session flurry followed, with many local bills introduced.
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Zangthy
Senate
Constitutional Amendments Committee
Friends of Tax T
Weaver
Jorge
Nix
Jackson
Womble
Walker
Jones
Manson
Macon
Damage Suit Filed by Mrs Lowe Over Fatal Atlanta Crash
Mrs Lisle Lowe sues for 375000 damages in Fulton Superior Court after the death of her husband Walter Lowe. The petition alleges Ward Wight driving on the wrong side of Edgewood Avenue at 20 miles per hour struck Lowe near the Hurt building, followed by a Yellow Cab vehicle, both cars pinning him. The Yellow Cab was allegedly speeding beyond city ordinance and over street car tracks. Pilon Lancaster Colquitt and Conyers represent the petitioner.
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Fulton Superior Court
Ward Wight
Adair Realty and Trust Company
Shawmut Investment Company
Yellow Cab Company
Lisle T. Lowe
Walter W. Lowe
Edgewood Avemge
Hurt
Lowe
Atlante
Pilon
Lancaster
Colquitt and
Conyers
Confiscation Reported: 48 Gallons of Corn Liquor Seized
Chief George Mathieson reports county police stopped a car on the Mayson and Turner road late Wednesday night. The driver fled into the woods after jumping from the vehicle with 48 gallons of corn liquor and whisky found aboard. Lieutenant Terrell and deputies Head and Cates pursued but could not halt the car.
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George Mathieson
Mayson and
Turner Road
Terrell
Head
Cates
Man Disappearance in Blue Ridge Prompts Clues
B L Harsell of Bedford New Jersey, a seasoned woodsman, vanished while hiking from Roanoke Virginia toward Jasper Georgia last February. Relatives have spent thousands of dollars and posted notices across counties with no success and ask readers to contact Frank Taylor of Bristol Virginia with any information. a $200 reward is offered.
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B. L. Harsell
Bedford
N. J
Blue Ridge Mountains
Roaenoke
Jasper
Aince
Clinch Ridge
Bristol
Roanoke
Haresell
Woodaman
Rockies
Orsell
Franck Taylor
No Grand Jury Move in Grady Row
Reports say suggestions from ex Grady hospital officials prompt a grand jury inquiry, but none has moved to investigate. The grand jury has not indicated violations of criminal statutes. Dr A H Cochran alderman called for a council inquiry into Grady, undecided on special, or hospitals and charity committee.
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Grady Hospital
Grand Jury
A. H. Cochran
Gardy
General Council
Art Unadorned Promised In Show
Fragmented OCR style critique discusses a planned show called Orgie with controversial artistic aims. References to the shah of Persia, Robart Morse, and a debate over nudity and censorship, noting art patronage in America and tensions with reformers and producers.
Grand Opera Tax Spars Across Georgia
Tax opposition grows as supporters urge lawmakers not to tax grand opera. Savannah Music Club protests claim the levy will cripple Georgia cultural progress and end future grand opera bringing, damaging music lovers and state arts efforts.
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Troup
Dougherty
Georgia
Sanaetors
Savannah Music Club
W. P. Batley
Grand Opera
Atlanta
Musicians Fired From Theaters In New York
New York July 28 Musicians in leading vaudeville and moving picture theaters have been given two weeks notice of discharge. Managers say the Musicians Union refused to discuss a proposed wage cut of about 20 percent. The Musicians Mutual Protective association formed after the New York local was expelled from the American Federation of Musicians for not recognizing transfers from other locales.
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New York
Musicians’ Musical Protective ‘Union
Musicians’ Mutual Protective Association
American Federation of Musicians
Georgia Senators Dine And Dance At McClatchey Barbecue
Georgia senators enjoyed a recess with a barbecue hosted by Devereaux McClatchey in Ansley Park. Governor Hardwick, Speaker Neill, and other officials attended as the lawn feast featured Brunswick stew, meats, beverages, music, and dancing with prize-worthy performances by senators and aides.
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Georgia
der Bate
Devereaux McClatchey
Senate
Chldf
Ansleyark
Hardwick
Magorey
Nelli
Fred Bridges
Blazy Moore
McClatchey
Neill
Ansley Park
Hardwater Bond
Clay
Americans in Russia May Be Freed Soon, Senator Says
Washington reports from Senator Heflin claim the state department has received a grateful response to its demand for the release of American prisoners in Russia. Kilpatrick of Alabama reports at least nine Americans detained under harsh conditions, with poor food and bare rations. Hoover notes relief aid is halted until prisoners are freed, while Maxim Gorky says a fuller reply will come from Moscow. About 26 Americans are believed held in Soviet Russia, 20 men and 6 women.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Heflin
Alabama
Department
Emmett Kilpatrick
Alabame
Hafyan
Kilpatrick
Hed Crong
Herbert Hoover
American Relief Administration
Maxim Gorky
Loscow
Centtral
Rugalan
Hoover
Malaria Death Toll Tops Five Hundred Fifty Nine in Georgia
A 1940 state health board report shows malaria claiming 559 Georgian lives and costing $5 million in lost workdays, medical and funeral expenses. It notes 1.5 million workdays lost among 659 workers and backs a Camden county bill proposing $25,000 for malaria control to save lives and money.
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State Board of Health
House of Representatives
Vocelie
Camden County
Sparks Hardware Receivership Ordered in Albany
Albany July 28 Special The Sparks Hardware Company of Albany was placed in the hands of a receiver by Circuit Judge R C Bell. H A Peacock of Albany was appointed receiver to marshal assets and arrange for an immediate sale of stock to apply proceeds toward about $30 000 in indebtedness.
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Albany Concern
Albany
Sparks Hardware Company
R. C. Bell
H. A. Peacock
Federal license plan proposed for automobiles
Washington July 28 a license tax of 40 cents would be levied on autos under terms presented by Representative Appleby of New Jersey. The bill requires both federal and state tags to avoid duplication, a measure Appleby says motorists would support.
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Washington
Appleby
New Jersey
Masons Hold Meet in Lawrenceville Georgia
About 1,000 Masons and families from the ninth district gathered in Lawrenceville to attend the district convention hosted by Lawrenceville lodge No 41. Meetings were in the courthouse auditorium with a barbecue at the camp ground. A resolution honored A T Patterson, the oldest Mason in service at Lawrenceville lodge, who joined his judge in 1871 and died July 18.
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Jawrenceville
Ninth District
Lawrencevile Lodge No
A. T. Patterson
Lawrenceville Lodge
Hla
Lawrenceville
Camp Ground
Railroad Line Suspension Hits Arkansas Towns
Harrison Ark July 28 Hundreds of towns and hamlets in Arkansas and Missouri will lose rail service after next Monday as the Missouri and North Arkansas road suspends operation. About 100000 people will be affected. The line runs from Helena Arkansas to Joplin Missouri. The causes cited are a strike by employees who refused a 22 percent wage cut and the company’s inability to pay a return on its investment.
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Harrison
Ark
Arkansas
Miagouri
Missouri and North Arkansa
Helena
Art
Joplin
Bills Introduced in Senate Thursday
The senate saw new measures filed by Senator Menning of the 10th to require placing a crosswalk style signaling device along or near any public or private road or airfield in the state, under Commerce and Labor. Senator Williams of the 16th proposed repealing the 1913 act establishing a public school system in Ogilla, under Education.
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Senate
Menning
Commerc and
Labor
Williams
Ogilla
Benefit Dance Tonight in Taft Hall by Veterans Group
The Greater Atlanta Post of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs presents a benefit dance tonight at Taft Hall. Arrangements are led by Luther Duren and 4 Ts B. M. Boykin with the Atlanta Woman's Club members acting as sponsors. The event supports the fund and features a program under club supervision. The article notes translations of the United States perom concerta into Chinese.
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Taft Hall
Greater Atlanta
Poat
Veterans of Forgign ‘Ara
Luther Duren
B. M. Boykin
I the
Atlanta Woman's Club
Sill
United States
Armed guard trestles of road in Moultrie area
Moultrie Georgia July 28 Armed guards were placed on duty at all trestles of the Valdosta Moultrie and Western railroad and on a short line running between Moultrie and Valdosta by order of Federal District Judge Evans. The road is to be dismantled leaving many towns without rail service and reports say threats were made to burn the trestles to hamper removal of rails and material prompting guards to be posted.
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Moultrie
Valdosta
Atlanta Denied Claim on Mains at Gordon Camp
The city of Atlanta faces a denial over its claim to mains supplying the Gordon camp. W Zode Smith, general manager of the waterworks, and Georgia delegation members in Washington pursued reconsideration. Governors Harria and others weighed options after the denial as they sought further guidance.
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Gordon
Genator
Harria
Ayaa
Georalg
Washington
Zode Smith
Not Guilty Plea by North Dakota Banker and Capitalist
Fargo reports banker Ty Beisecker pleaded not guilty to charges of violating national laws and was released on 6000 bail. U S Attorney Hildreth alleged false bank entries under Belsecker's control. Two banks linked to Belsecker were closed for shortage at Towner North Dakota and Plentywood Montana. Belsacker among the state's wealthiest men.
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Fargo
N. D
T. Ty Beisecker
United States
Hildreth
Belsecker
Belsacker
Towner
Plentywood
Mont
North Dakota
Hardwick Asks Tax Plan Opponents for Proposals
Governor Herdwick addresses Ad Club urging a tax plan and better revenue measures. He cites state bankrupcy risk from repeated appropriations and suggests selling future years’ W and A railroad rentals. He backs advertising regulation and praises ad men for supporting the bill. Herbert Clay supports stronger ad regulations and pledges support.
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Herdwick
Ad Club
Facom Hyeeere & Fame
Biatoy
Hse
Gay Rialiy
General Assembly
Bern
W. & A Sailroad
Herbert Clay
Senate
Uence
Hudson Interviewed by Sheriff Tarver in Georgia
Macon July 28 Special Sheriff Fort Tarver of Dougherty county met for about an hour with Glen Moore Hudson who, with his wife, faces murder charges for killing the woman's two children. Hudson remains silent beyond repeating that his wife influenced him to kill and that she shot both children. Tarver said he will return next week for another conference. Local jail officials will heed the order from Dougherty County.
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Macon
Fort Tarver
Doughurty County
Phent
Glen Moore Hudson
Tarver
Hudson
Shorrier Tarver
Albany
Dougherty
Mistrial in murder case of Gainesville physician
In Gainesville Georgia a mistrial was declared Thursday afternoon in the murder trial of Mrs. Mary Townsend charged with shooting Dr. John Arrington at her home. The jury favored acquittal by five to seven for life imprisonment. The case included testimony about a gunshot wound and allegations of a “house of ill fame” at Townsend’s home. The doctor’s widow and children testified to dispute claims of intoxication and possession of a revolver.
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Gainesville
Mary Townsend
John Arrington
Here
Dennia
Arrington
Stores Destroyed in Brixton Blaze Near Blackshear
Blackshear Georgia July 28 Fire destroyed all but one of Brixton's shops in the business district under heavy rain. No deaths or serious injuries reported. Burned were J. L. Watkins concern Crosby and Smith Godwins Dixie Parage. Loss estimated $8000 to $10000. Only J. Watkins store carried insurance.
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Dixie Parage
J. & Watkins
Girl Who Killed Father Is Freed By Jury in Hall
Galneaville Ga July 28 Special-DMyrta Wofford the 14 year old girl charged with killing her father Cleveland Wofford who she claimed unnatural attack went free this afternoon when the jury found not guilty after she said he threatened her with an ax in a cotton house and approached her in a bad mood the night of the killing she said she fired a shotgun as he sat with his back to her and told her grandfather I got him first
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Galneaville
Dmyrta Wofford
Cleveland Wofford
Miss Wofford
Atlantans to Honor Return of 15 American Heroes
Atlanta readies to honor 15 soldiers killed in France as they arrive from the war dead. Bodies in flag draped caskets will be met at the Terminal station at 5 PM and services held in front of the baggage room at 6 30 PM with delegations from the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars War Mothers and other groups present. A floral tribute will mark each casket before a prayer and taps.
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Aduthern
France
Atlanta
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hargett Freed by Jury in Harris Murder Trial
Charles Hargett was found not guilty of the murder of Marshall Pratt in Harris Superior Court after a hard fought trial in Colum bus Georgia. The case drew West Georgia interest and involved his father Mareelug Hargett who faced a separate indictment.
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Hargett
Harris
Columbus
Charles Hargett
Marshall Pratt
Harris Superior Court
West Georgia
Mareelug Hargett
Charle Hargett
D. O. K. K. to Stage Ceremonial Tonight in Forsyth Building
The Dramatic order Knights of Khoraagan announces a ceremonial Friday night at the Forsyth building with tyros reporting at 4 30 and wearing the fo. This will be the final ceremonial before the Imperial palace meeting in Chattanooga Tennessee in August. A pivoted handle for a new lawn mower allows easy use on sloping lawns or embankments.
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Knights of Khoraagan
Forsyth
Tyros
Imperial Palace
Chattanooga
Tenn
Debated Highway Bill Postponed By Senate Committee
The appropriation committee in session Thursday afternoon voted to postpone action on the house compromise highway bill until Tuesday. The measure would divide automobile tax money among counties by post road mileage after a deduction for highway commission expenses. Representative McMichael urged support as a middle ground, while Senator Snow urged delaying action to avoid creating a patchwork system that would favor large city counties.
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Senate
McMichael
House
Highway Commission
State High Way Commission
Snow
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