Grand Jury Probes Tax Returns in Sylvester Case
In Sylvester Georgia Judge Spence urges a grand jury to audit tax receiver books. A vacation committee has raised property values by 1.4 million dollars, with findings pointing to overlooked real estate, undervalued parcels, and omitted owners. The effort aims to equalize taxes across Mitchell and surrounding areas amid a new courthouse build.
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Sylvester
Spence
Grand Jury
Mombher
Thia Grand Jury
Mitchell
Prncis
Inter-State Shoot to Be Held in Augusta April 5 and 6
Augusta Gun Club hosts the Inter-State Shoot on April 5 and 6 with 200 in prize money plus merchandise awards. Elmer Shannon of Philadelphia coordinates prizes and events, B H Worthen of Atlanta offers a gold medal, and about 75 to 100 visitors are expected, including professionals and amateurs.
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Inter-State Shoot Association
Augusta
B. H Worthen
Atlanta
Hampton Terrace
North
Eleventh annual South Atlantic States festival in May
Spartanburg on March 5 special report announces the eleventh annual South Atlantic States music festival to be held May 3 4 and 5 1905 with two matinee concerts and three evening performances A popular concert a symphony concert and an artist concert are planned Dr Manchester formerly of Boston succeeds Dr Peters as director of the Converse Choral Society A list of artists includes Mrs Hissem DeMoss Homer Benton Ellison War House Edward P Johnson Stegner De Gor Gorza Willard lint Frejenek Martin Fraulein Ava DerOhe and the Baston Festival Orchestra and Converse College Choral Society Ticket sales run March 20 to April 22 and about 200 voices are expected in the choral season with strong new performers announced
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Spartanburg
Ihe
South Atlantic States
Manchester
Boston
Peters
Converse Choral Society
Hissem DeMoss
Mesdames Homer and Benton
Ellison War House
Edward P Johnson
Stegner de Gorgorza
Willard Lint
Taoriteys
Edward Johnson
Elijah
Fraulein Aun der Ghe
Great Russia
Tachailowsky
Pratt City Robbery Suspects Arrested on Capital Charge
Lawson Simes Victor Griggy Cleveland Mc Tally are under arrest in Pratt City near Birmingham, charged with highway robbery after holding up three men. They allegedly secured jewelry and more during the night caper, a capital offense in Alabama.
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Pratt City
Birringham, Ale
Lawson Simes
Victor’ Griggy
Cleveland McTally
Birmingham
Alabama
Seville Shooting In Cordele Area Leaves W. C. Hamilton Wounded
In Seville Georgia Jim Worsham shot W C Hamilton with a double barreled buckshot loaded shotgun. Hamilton is in serious condition and may not recover. The shooting followed alleged attentions by Hamilton to Mrs Worsham. Worsham a contractor and Hamilton a barber live in Seville. It is unclear if Worsham has been arrested.
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Cordele
Seville
Jim Worsham
W. C. Hamilton
Hamilton
London Stock Market Rush To Unload Russians
London market notes speculate on a week of broader activity with gains tempered by profit taking. Russian securities fell in Paris amid Manchuria tensions. Americans bought and Wall Street supported a strong close. India cotton demand faded while China cloth sales and yarn activity stayed firm. copper prices rose as quality stocks toughened. Ambassador Clayton remains ill in Mexico City while Consul Parsons recovers from typhoid in the hot country.
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Stock Exchange
Manchuria
Paris
Wall Street
India
Lesa
Manchester
China
South America
Clayton Better
Mexico City
Clayton
Parsons
Settlement Controversy Over Liquor Licenses In Auguste
In Auguste Georgia a city court case on liquor law violations triggers interest as bar owners Delaney and Carr allegedly settled by paying solicitor Fogarty 25 dollars each to plead guilty, while judge Eve imposed 50 dollar fines. Fogarty defends the settlement, noting belief the court would set 25, not 50, and the council committee plans to review license forfeiture.
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Auguste
Delaney and
Carr
Council
Lcense
Eity Court
Fogarty
Eve
Gulty
Delaney
Costa
Garr
Germans Seek Trade Treaty With United States
Washington reports indicate Germany aims to renew efforts for a reciprocity treaty with the United States. Berlin seeks to counter European tariff alliances as Kaiser William requests goodwill to avoid U S ill will. Senate stance blocks progress while pending reciprocity pacts await action.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
United States
Hay
American Board of Trade of
Benin
Austria
France
Russia
America
Germany
Kaiser
William
Baron von Sternburg
Europe
Senate
Bank Statements Show Rise in Mexican Chartered Banks
Mexico City reports from March 5 indicate thirty two chartered banks in the republic hold 22 million pounds more Apech than last year. Aggregate capital totals 103 million dollars with notes in circulation and cash holdings mounting to 82 and 87,444 respectively.
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Mexico City
The
Republic
Peepee Tod Cash
Plan to Better Grade of Corn in Newton County
Oxford Ga March 5 Special The Newton county corn growing contest for school children was approved after consultations with State School Commissioner Merritt and County School Commissioner Adams. Contest rules require students in good standing to cultivate land, work solo, choose ten ears as representatives, and submit certificates by a set date. The plan, modeled after earlier successful efforts in Minnesota and Iowa, aims to raise per acre yield and seed quality, with an August end date.
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Newton County
W. I. Weber
Emory College
Newton
Minols
Lowa
Georgia
Seca
Diials
Europe
America
Georgia Farmera
Mate
Onsr Merritt
Texas aids in data gathering on beef trust probe
A Texas joint legislative committee, formed largely from cattlemen, will start collecting data to assist the federal government in investigating methods of the beef trust. The panel aims for a thorough Texas inquiry to support the national probe.
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Great Beef Trust
Austin
Tex
Texas
Peef Trust
Welcome for Lady Curzon in Calcutta Arrival Reception
Lord Curzon and wife arrive in Calcutta to a warm welcome. The viceroy and Lady Curzon are greeted by the corporation at the railway station with an address and a diamond casket. A regiment of troopers escort the party to Government House amid a crowded, flag bedecked route.
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Calcutta
Curzon
India
Corporation
Ght
Government House
Howling swell dress myth meets Atlanta fashion sense
A Boston Herald piece argued a man needs $5,000 a year to dress properly, with waistcoats costing up to $50 and daily outfit changes. The author praises Atlanta youths buying ready made clothes at moderate prices, noting $300 to $500 suffices for proper outfitting in a year.
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Whitehall
Peachtree
Atlanta
Hiseman Bros
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