Grand Jury to Probe Americus Lynching Case
Americus faces a special sumter grand jury inquiry into the June lynching and burning of William Redding. Judge Littlejohn plans a special session of Sumter Superior Court to present the facts and seek justice for the crime. Police Chief Barrow remains critically ill, with fever absent but concern about recovery persists.
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Lautlejohn
Sumter Superior Court
Americus
William Redding
Aittlejohn
Brand Jury
Littlejohn
Sumter County
Muscogea Court
Barrow
Monument to Griggs to be Unveiled at Dawson Today
Dawson on June 5 Special The monument erected here by friends throughout the Second congressional district in honor of the late Judge James McGriggs former representative in Congress will be unveiled Thursday morning at 10 o clock The program includes a speech by Hon William Howard of Lexington and remarks from Hon H McIntosh of Anywin The Theodosia Griggs Hot Hngsworth granddaughter of Judge Griggs will receive the monument and music from the Shellman Military Band The event closes with Nearer My God to Thee played by the band
Mrs Edw Jones Hurt When Motors Collide
A head on collision on the Americus Andersonville highway at a sharp curve injured Mrs Edward Janey and Mr Carroll Clarke president of the American board of trade. Chester Jones of Macon and the Wan party were also involved. Cars were brought to Americus for treatment.
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Americus
H Hs Automobiles
Chester Jones
Macon
Carroll J Clarke
American Board of Trade
Clarke
Wacon
Edward Janey
Wirsima Jones
George Wi Trthaven
Americus Andersonvill
Jones
Baraca Philathea Convention Elects Officers in Nashville
Nashv ille Tenn June 29 The worldwide Baraca Philathea union convention today elected officers including President Marshall a Hudson Syracuse NY vice presidents Rev Charles McKenzie Johnstown PA Miss Henretta Heron Gini Mea Florence Hanna Los Angeles Luther Reynolds Larls Ky Mrs T Van kin Washington DC C J Howard Metzregor treasurer Arthur S Hampton Detroit general secretary D C Wagner Micon Ga field secretary Rex Frank Anderson Johnstown Ky The field secretary salary was increased to 2000 June 30 last day to pay second installment of taxes E and Williams City Tax Col.
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Nashille
Taract Philathea Union
Marshall A Hudson Syracuse II
Charles McKenzie
Johnstown
Henretta Heron
Gini Mea
Florence F Hanna
Los Angeles
Luther Reynolds Larls
T Vankin
Washington
Howard Metzregor
Arthur S Hampton
Detroit
D C Wagner Micon Gafield
Rex Frank Anderson
Johnstown Ky
Teld
We Exchange Diamonds On Perpetual Exchange Plan
Advertises Solitgire diamonds with a perpetual exchange agreement allowing customers to acquire large stones over time. Prospective buyers can start with a $25 diamond and add payments monthly, potentially reaching a $300 stone in a year or more, paying as they go. The offer promises ownership of the diamond with long-term payment options and a detailed booklet and catalogue.
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Soll
State and County Boards for Tax Equalization Proposed
Frank A Lipscomb of Clarke County introduces a Georgia House bill to create a three member State Board of Tax Equalizers and three member county tax canvass boards. The measure sets appointment terms, salaries, and duties including reviewing digests, assessing property values, and handling appeals with a streamlined hearing process.
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Lipscomb
Frank A Lipscomb
Athens
House of Representatives
Clarke County
Georgia
Huge of Representatives
Walt
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Wis
J W T Metterson
A J Cobb
E C Branson
D Flanigan
Union
Andrew J Cobb
Fixing Tax Valuation and State Board Appeals Process
The text outlines procedures for appealing county decisions on property valuation to the state board within five days, specifies hearing methods by affidavit or witnesses at no cost, and details the state board’s duties to achieve uniform, fair market valuations, investigate short returns, and supervise county officers. It envisions a secretary at $2000, authorizes adjustments to county valuations, and requires uniform application across counties to ensure proportional tax shares.
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Ate Capitol
Shell
Senate
State Capitol
Superior Court of the Circuit
Board of County Commissioners
Sal
Evdengs Sho
Posrd
County Board
State Board
Secretary of the
Saic County Board
Wroth
Bnl
Ugards
Jay
Plate Board
Wilson seeks McReynolds replacement amid Diggs Caminetti case
Special agent Herrington of the Department of Justice in San Francisco urged President Wilson to remove Attorney General McReynolds following the McNab resignation linked to the Diggs Caminetti and white slave cases. Wilson proposed Heney Gullivan Hayden and others as special prosecutors, with final selections pending earlier talks and a hoped morning meeting between the president and attorney general.
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Herrington
Washington
Clayton Herrington
Department of Justice
San Francisco
President Wilson
McReynolds
United States
McNab
Tomight
Bruce Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
Federal Government Bureau of Investigation
Diggs
Henry May Progeente
Wilson
Francis J Heney
Matt J
Gullivan
Thomas Hayden
Caminetti Diggs
Western Fuel Company Coal Customs
White House
Jobyn Ix McNab
Tee Oyeaidant
Tax Reform Backed by New and Veteran Lawmakers
The Constitution editorial calls for urgent tax revision as state leaders push for more revenue to fund teachers and institutions. Representatives Garlington, Wright, Hardeman, Canper, and others endorse early action, with Comptroller Wright urging a thorough overhaul of the tax system to ensure uniformity and fairness.
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Waka
General Assembly
Garlington
Richmond
Barry Wright
Floyd
R N Hardeman
Jefferson
L J Canper
Wara
Baltimore
Shelby Myrick
Chatham
Wins Bid To Take Fifth Regiment To Camp at St. Simons
The Fifth Regiment will depart July 8 for a ten day camp at St Simon Island. The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad won the transportation contract. Coronel E H Pomeroy will oversee the journey with twelve companies a band hospital corps and headquarters leaving in two sections at 8 and 9 p m on the evening of the 8th.
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St. Simone Island
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
Atlanta
Coronel E EH Pomeroy
Donehoo Sentenced to Twelve Months for Embezzlement
Roan superior court judge yesterday sentenced Oacar A Donehoo to twelve months after his conviction for embezzlement. He requested a new trial but was warned that returning to his sister-in-law could lead to a harsher sentence. The order notes the tax issue and equalization between counties.
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Roan
Criminal Division of Superior Court
Oacar A
Donehoo
Alice Donehoo
Bean
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Griggs
Dawson
Edw Jones
Hudson
E &. Williams, Cit
Ald State Board
Gaid
Essens
Lee Stall
Wright
Wiliam A Wright
G Dorough
Franklin
Railroad Commission
St. Simons
King Hardware Company
Whitehall
Peachtree
Eiseman Bros. Inc
South
Palm Beach
Eiseman Bros., Inc
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