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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

16

Federal Capital Stock Tax Explained by Accountants

In response to inquiries from va nan corporations for information concerning federal capital stock tax, accountants compile guidance on filings due before July 31. The tax is based on the corporation’s fair value, with Exhibit A showing balance sheet value and Exhibit B sale prices, using net income over five years to estimate value. a tax would be calculated on the highest derived value after allowable exemptions.

Joel Hunter Co Tsbigne Ea Sy Ealea

Athens Car Fare and Light Hearing Closes Today

The Athens Railway and Electric Co has finished presenting evidence in its bid to raise electric light, power, and street car rates before the state railroad commission. Opponents led by the Athens city attorney will present Thursday. The company seeks increases from 25 to 4 percent for electric light and power and from 6 to 10 cents for street car fares. Representing the company are Erwin, Erwin and Nix of Athens and J Prince Webster of Atlanta. Athens City Attorney Austin Bell represents the city. Judge Holden represents power consumers. Jackson Electric Co of Jackson, Ga is represented by former State Senator J F Ayers. Opponents are expected to finish Thursday, with the commission to decide after advisement.

Athens Railway and Electric Company State Railroad Commission Athens Erwin

Plea of Kelloy for commutation set for July 5

The state prison commission will hear two pleas for executive clemency for Jack Kelley who faces execution July 15 for the killing of Le Roy Trevler an Atlanta taxi driver Kelley is jailed in Spalding county while his petition for commutation awaits action by the commission and the governor Judge W E O Searcy criticized clemency steps saying Kelley had a fair trial and the verdict was upheld by the supreme court Attorneys for Kelley will seek a lunacy commission to examine his sanity before Governor Hardwick

The State Prison Commission Jack Kelley Le_Roy Trevler Atlanta Kelley Spalding County W. E Searcy Flint Griffin Kel-loy Supreme Court Up Ttelley Hardwick

Fine Vegetables With Low Prices For Curb Market

Thursday's curb market session opens at 6 a m and runs to 1 p m Mrs Norman Sharp chairwoman of the Woman's club market committee said Georgia produce will be offered at low prices Okra fresh tomatoes butter beans corn snap beans carrots onions cabbages lettuce honey vinegar buttermilk pecans apples plums blackberries frying-size chickens butter eggs herbs cut flowers and potted plants will be featured A Georgia barbecue is planned after the 16th under the Atlanta Woman's club with tables on the club lawn attended by hundreds The White Provisions company will supply essential items including several young Georgia pigs.

Norman Sharp Woman's Club Market Committee Georgia Atlanta Ehite Proviatona Company

Real Estate Demand Rises in Atlanta Area

Realty dealer BH F West reports growing demand for vacant lots and new homes in Atlanta. Recent sales include 149 Hopkins Street six room bungalow for 2100, cottage on Hopkins for 2650, 53 North Boulevard for 38500, and many vacant lots in Dernell, Angler, and Dennel avenues. An apartment building for four families on Spring Street near Twelfth is planned with an estimated cost of 16000.

BH. F. Weat Hopkins Street J.C. Burnon W. R. Jackson North Boulevard W. T. Finch Dernell Street Bold W. L. Trentham J. L. Hood Maude A. LaBrice Charleston Mr. West Felows Ethel and Hoslyn _streets J. J. Hoads Angler Avernue T. C. Brown Dennel Street Roslyn Streets Atlanta Land Company Hemphill Avenue Weath Ethel Streets H. G. Atwood W. J. Austen Woodon Atlanta Tire and Crust Company Madison Avenue Garnett Street Nancy Aldredze B.HL_Nell Lakeview Avenue East Boulevard HF. Martin Hamilton Douglas Sr Peachtree Road Fulton-DeKalb County Asa G. Candler St Charles Avenue Barnett Street Paul J Frank Fleming W . Hays Greenwich Avenue Clara M. Levy George T. Howards Spring Street Twelfth Guedt City Hall G. A Corley

Willard Men Attend BG Convention In Atlanta

More than 100 Willard storage battery managers gather at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta for the convention. Executives from the Cleveland Willard factory, including H Gardner and S W Rolph, join Atlanta district officials to discuss sales policies and the new Willard features. The program features lectures, motion pictures, and entertainment, with a July 1st follow-up in New Orleans and reports of 185 cars now equipped with the new still better Willard insulation.

Willard Storage Piedare Piedmont Hotel Willard Clevaland H. § Gardner WW. Rolph B. Baldwin Atlaanta J. Ss. Dunbar EH. Bustell Atlanta A. W. Lake Clarence Trott F. G. Spratling W. F. Johnson Dunbar Nord Company Jia New Orleans

Beaver Duck Mills Bankruptcy Petition Filed on Wednesday

Beaverdock Mills and Couch Cotton Mills faced consolidation in 1920 under Couch Cotton Mills Inc. A stockholder split, a restraining order, and a federal petition by minority Beaver stockholders followed Judge Pendleton’s ruling that Beaver Mills are not affiliated with Couch Mills. The case, detailing debts and potential liabilities, goes to Judge Sibley for a July 3 hearing.

Beaver Duck Mills Pendleton Superior Court United States District Court W, DB Couch Beaver Ducts Mille Thomson, GA Couch Cotton Mills East Point Couch Cotton Mills, Inc Beaver Company Couch Company Trewosts Beaver Mila Beaer Mills Couch Milla Sibley

End of Departmental Row Sought and Recess Also Sought

In and Around the Capitol reports a House move toward a recess without orders as lawmakers search for time. Another clash over John Batleycorn is noted amid political theater. Judge Walker faces fourteen reversals without concern as eight new representatives are set to be elected. Landson delivers a Georgian lecture.

John Batleycorn Walker Landson

War of the Georgia agencies spurs peace talks and political shifts

Rumors of a peace hover over the Department of Agriculture and State College of Agriculture as lawmakers push to end factional fighting. The assembly contemplates cooperation amid financial strain, while candidates in several counties vie for new seats. A merger of reform and rhetoric unfolds with mediators active in the capitol and campaign activity heating across multiple counties.

Department of Agriculture State College of Agriculture General Assembly Department of Agriculture and State Callets Row House Senate

Grocers commend Calument Company at national convention

At the twenty fourth annual convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers in Kansas City on June 6 7 and 8 the resolutions committee presented a resolution commending the Cal ument Baking Powder Company for its cooperation and for advertising to give the facts about the retailer's position in distributing food products The association indorsed and commended Calumet Baking Powder Company for providing truthful advertising about the retail grocers in the United States.

National Association of Retail Grocers Kansas City Ihs Yonn C. Coode Tennessee A. A Larosa Louisiana Tiens Calament Baking Powder Company Indorse Calumet Baking Powder Company United States

Dr Mackellar Heads Local AtUSDA Club

The annual meeting of the Atusada club for Atlanta United States Department of Agriculture employees elected officers for the coming year. Dr W M Mackellar was named president, K B Sneads vice president, Annie B Slider secretary treasurer, B R Oastler steward, and John S Dennies head of the speakers committee. A paper by Dr Mackellar quoted Secretary Henry Wallace, pledging Washington backing, with plans for a large gathering at Piedmont Park on July.

Atusada Club Atlanta United States Department of Agriculture W.M. MacKellar K. B Sneads Annie B. Slidersteward B. R. Oastler John S. Dennies MacKellar MacKellar From Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace Washington De‘pertment of Agriculture Piedmont Park

Athletic program at Butler Street branch YMCA features gymnastic display

The Negro branch YMCA in Atlanta hosts a Friday night gymnastic and swimming exhibition. Tule rates and tug of war will be events with aerobatic stunts. A volley balk game between two girls teams is planned. Program starts at 8 o clock. public invited.

Butler Street M. C Atlanta

Wife Stands by Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested Man

A young wife in Atlanta defended her husband J R Brooks after he was tied to a bank robbery at the Bank of College Park. She told reporters he is a good, loving husband coerced into the crime, and pleaded for understanding as police pursued two other bandits. Brooks, 27, a U S Army veteran, surrendered after a pistol fight but maintained he acted only under threat.

Anaes Officare Bank of College Park Fred E. Harrison Connally J. R. Brooks Hasghand Constitution Brooks Fulton Tower Brooke America England Jacksonville Atlanta Fulton County Tower Land Ebrooks Eddie James Stewart Avenue Lberty

Fragmentary confession hints at robbery plot and suspect trials

fragments describe a meeting among men about admitting an accused into a plot to divide spoils. A witness recalls a prior casual encounter with one man and notes pressures and threats. Indictment for complicity in the robbery is anticipated as Brooks and James remain in custody.

Ching Ha Pat Himor Pitensh Brooks James

Atlanta Marines Capture Rifle Range Honors

First Sergeant Ernest H. Galway and Publicity Sergeant Cassius Beaumere, Marines from the United States Marine Corps recruiting station at the Austell building, returned to Atlanta from the Paris Island cylinder rifle range where Galway achieved the high score of 41 out of 50 at 200 yards.

Ernest H. Galway Cassius Beaumeres United States Marine Corps Austell Atlanta Paris Island D. C Galway

Huie Appointed to Governor's Office Clerical Post

R O Huie of Atlanta a member of the governor's clerical force has been appointed. He previously worked with A O Blalock the internal revenue collector. With this appointment the governor's office clerical staff is now complete.

Huie R. O Huie Atelanta Hardwwiex Ednessay Mr. Huie A. O Blatock

BAPTISTS SEEK 60000 TITHERS IN GEORGIA

Nashville reports plans by the Southern Baptist convention to enroll six tens of thousands of tithers in Georgia as part of a half million statewide goal. Dr Jed Moore announces each state must enroll its share with a campaign ending in late year. Georgia target listed at 60 000 and rounds up a national effort across many states.

Nashville Tenn Southern Baptist Convention Jed Moore Convention Tecemsar Alabama Arkansas District of Cor Uhia Florida Georga Southern Nhnois Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Missouri New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Firgins Fa

Kharassan Knights Hold Savannah Ceremonial Night

Dramatic Order of the Knights of Kharassan held a four ceremony in Savannah Georgia. The event featured the honor guest W V Lanter grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the state from Millen Georgia.

Savannah Jemiah Tempie the Knights of Kharassa Sasion W. V. Lanter Millen Knights of Pythias

Southern Business College Promotes Courses and Success

Winnie Berry lauds the Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta for turning out well placed graduates. She reports securing a good position with Koken Companies after completing a course and urges others to enroll, noting large patronage and strong student referrals.

Ron Southern Shorthand and Business University Winnie Berry Southern Southern Business College Whitehall Street Ray A. C. Briscoe L. W. Arnold Atlanta Migs Berry Atlanta, Ga Gouthern Koken Companies Gnod

Captain George Korman Dies at 87 in Atlanta

Captain George Korman 87 a renowned electrical engineer of Atlanta dies Tuesday at his home 2091 North Boulevard He connected with American Telephone and Telegraph and served as a captain in the Signal Corps He is survived by his wife his parents Mrs G Korman Sr of St Louis two brothers Gilmar and Harry Hepler of Florida and Mya He Hespen of St Louis

George Korman Atlanta North Boulevard Korman Servardens Nation Ag Sigcorps G. Korman St. Lewis Gilmar Kormans Harry ‘Heper Fioraiatore Mie

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