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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1900

Page

7

Tax Question Dominates City Tax Committee Hearing

Banking and building and loan associations faced the tax panel arguing the Supreme Court ruling makes them liable for taxes on shares and face back taxes from 1917 onward. Officials warned the issue could bankrupt associations and cripple lenders, as committees plan to assess face value and compile unpaid taxes. Names of prominent local institutions and attorneys were present as witnesses and stakeholders explained past valuation methods.

Institutons and Building and Loan Associations T Its General Council Tax Committees Supreme Court Georgia State Building and Loan Association Savannah Wright Atlanta Joel Hurt Christian Relly Hibernian Spalding Fulton County Fayette Hurt Slaton Fulton Staton Fayette County Captain English Asean Trust and Banking Company Ita English Captain Enlish Porter King Eise W. A. Whavilsh Pennsylvania Georgia C. W. Smith J. R Gray Joseph H. Johnson FF. Clarke

Atlanta Building and Loan Leaders Address Tax Committee

A large council chamber hearing heard Joseph HTH Johnson Pere King and others of the Building and Loan associations argue the sector's role in Atlanta growth and home ownership. Speakers cited Fulton county taxes and sought fairer treatment, with no decision reached at the session.

Councilmur Harwell Lim Oon Dr Roy Day Boutell Holland Harwell

Policy to protect Banks and Atlanta Capital

The speaker declares as an individual and committee member that no action will drive capital away from Atlanta or harm financial institutions. He emphasizes a just and equitable policy to decide the question without disrupting the current state of affairs.

Mare

Engineer Oaks Awarded 2500 in Seaboard Suit

Former Seaboard Air Line engineer Ho Oaks sued for 15000 claiming wrongful discharge after 1897 dismissal. A Superior Court jury awarded 2500 after accounting for salary, potential earnings, and future work life. Attorneys Arnold and Arnold represented Oaks. the railroad was represented by Erwin, Brown, and Woolley.

Ho ON Oaks Superior Court Seaboard Air Line Joan Scandler Ingmneer Oaks Engineer Oaks Arnold & Arnold Alex §. Erwin J. T. Brown Vasser Woolley

Picture canvasser in court over monkey portrait

In police court W N Barnes faced disorderly conduct charges after exhibiting a double portrait of H S Evans and wife and declaring it a likeness of monkeys. Evans and wife testified the photo was given for a crayon portrait and Barnes, reportedly intoxicated, caused a scene in their Decatur Street home, prompting police involvement. Barnes defended himself, admitted drinking, and was fined seven dollars.

Cust Oancer Cornett W. N. Barnes Recorder’s Court Evans Decatur Street Barnes Broyles Secorder

Story of a Slave and a Miracle Cure

George L. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a bound slave and relief from disease. He claims his wife, five years unable to move alone, improved after two bottles of Insectile Bitters. The remedy is advertised as curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headache backache fainting and dizziness. Sold by druggists with a guarantee.

J. O. Malley Ssth Street Indianapolis Ind George L. Williams Manchester Mivh

Grain-O An Appealing Coffee Substitute for All

A notice describes Grain-O a grain based beverage sold in 16 and 25 cent packages. It claims to suit delicate stomachs and is almost indistinguishable from coffee while costing less. It suggests children can drink it safely and benefits are noted for all ages.

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In Memoriam Charley Mobley at Woote & Davies' office

In memory of Charley Mobley shipping clerk at Woote and Davies printing office who died at his desk after taking a short leave request. He was a faithful, kind, unselfish employee beloved by many in the shop. The write mourns his sudden loss and offers prayers for the bereaved as they await God’s will.

Fist Man Charley Mobley Cleai Woote & Davies

Georgia Supreme Court Northern Circuit Arguments

Supreme Court of Georgia docket for Monday March 12 1900 lists cases in the Northern Circuit including Harper v Kellar Vaughan v Vaughan Joseph v N R Jones Warren v A S Oliver and others. Several cases show defendants and plaintiffs or administrators named with petitions to argue before the court.

Supreme Court of Georgia Northern Circuit Harper J. F. Kellar W. M. Vaughan J. F. Vaughan A. Joseph N. R. Jones D. H. Warren A. S. Oliver Oliver Flakar M. Richardson

Republicans in Nashville Meet for State Business

In Nashville on March 12 special dispatch reports Chairman Brownlow and most of the Republican state executive committee gathered for a morning session. A state convention to select delegates to Philadelphia is planned for April 18, with the governor nomination timing to be decided. The Fowler vote plan for representation and mass conventions, aimed at aiding Brownlow, has been abandoned. Evans won Gibsam county.

Nashville Fenn Brownlow Republican State Executive Committee Philadelphia Fowler Mr. Brownlow Evans Gibsam County

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