Auto Tax Law Sets Vehicle Fees and Dealer Tags
The article outlines the 1916 automobile license tax. It details a tiered fee scale by horsepower and vehicle type, dealer license tags for dealers, prorated midyear rates after August 1, and a chauffeur license option. Secretary of State Phil Cook projects about 12 006 new registrations and 125 050 in revenue for the general road fund, with enforcement measures and a March 1 tag deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Jones
Coweta County
Phil
Cook
Lea
Sherif
J L Hand Named to Western and Atlantic Board
Judson L Hand of Pelham prominent Georgia figure named a member of the Western and Atlantic re licensing commission. A former ten term legislator and Pelham leader, Hand has led multiple county and town roles, and heads several businesses including Hand Trading, Farmers Bank, Pelham Oil and Fertiliser, Pelham Manufacturing, Flint River and Northeastern railroad, and Albany Phosphate.
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Constitution
Judson L. Hand
Pelham
Georgia
Western and Atlantic Re-Lessing Commission
Hand
House
Senate
Board of Education
Hand Trading Company
Farmers’ Bank
Pelham Oi and Fertiiser Company
Pelham Manufacturing Company
Flint Hiver and Northeastern Railroad
Albany Phosphate Company
Abbington Cotton Mills
Governor Harris May Sign W. A. Commission Bill Today
Governor Harris may sign the Western and Atlantic leasing commission bill after extensive amendments forced a rewrite. The engrossing department rewrote the bill for presentation this afternoon, with a meeting planned for next week to finalize commission organization and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
W. & A. Commission
Western and Atlantic Leasing Commission
House
Senate
Herris
Caniler
Wilkinson Kills Hall With Bottle of Whisky
In Columbus Georgia T J Hall age about 65 employed at Meritas mills was fatally struck by Cam Wilkinson after an argument. Wilkinson, described as drinking, attacked Hall on a wagon causing instant death. Wilkinson remained at large tonight as authorities monitor exits. Hall’s body was taken to his home for funeral services tomorrow afternoon.
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Columbus
T. J. Hall
Cam Wilkinson
Hell
Meritas Mills
Wilkinson
Hall
Tait
First Avenue
Twenty-ninth Street
Alleged Thief Caught in the Aragon Hotel
Mrs May Wools of the Aragon hotel and a hotel maid foiled a theft of Mrs Woods silver mesh bag containing 60 dollars Friday noon. A white man posing to use a telephone grabbed the bag, fled, but was trapped by hotel staff and detectives. Suspect Robert Griffin of Birmingham and a second man A Steparne of Birmingham were arrested.
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May Wools
Aragon Hotel
City
Hamby
Vickery
Mira Woods
Robert Griffin
Birmingham
A. Steparne
Birdmingham
Chief Beavers Wins First Court Fight in Beavers Case
Ex Chief James I Beavers won an initial point in his bid to regain police chief status. Judge Pendleton denied the police board dismissal motion and ordered the commission to answer the certiorari, allowing appeals and exceptions to proceed. The city of Atlanta was named a co defendant.
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James I. Beavers
John T. Pendleton
Police Board
Charles T. Hopkins
J. W. Moore
J. A. Branch
Court of Appeals
Beavers
James L. Key
Walter McElreath
Pendleton
Police Commission
Board of Commissioners
Department
W. 7
Morris
Hopkins
McHlreath
Atlanta
Commission
Tollison's Body Found On Tracks
G. C. Tollison, 47, an Atlanta Agricultural Works employee, was killed early Friday on railroad tracks behind the plant. Authorities believe Southern train No. 12 bound for Richmond caused the death. His body was removed to Patterson's chapel for a coroner's jury. He lived on Howell Mit road and is survived by his wife, three sons Navid John and Sease Tollison, a daughter Mam Tollison, his mother Mrs M. C. Tollison, and three brothers W. H Tollison W. J Tollison and D. W Tollison.
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G. C. Tollison
Atlanta Agricultural Works
Xtia
Southern
Richmond
Works
Patterson’s Chapel
Tollison
Howell Mit Road
Navid
John
Sease Tollison
Mam.» Tollizson
Mra M. C. Tollison
W. H Tollison
W. J. Tollison
D. W. Tollizon
Jury chosen for Watson obscenity trial in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia November 26 a federal court completed selection of a jury to try Thomas E Watson editor of Thomson Georgia for mailing alleged obscene matter. The first witness testified J M Barnes former Thomson postmaster said magazines mailed. The jurors include two Augstans and ten from nearby towns. The trial began with Watson defending his publishing purpose citing Luther and Knox, while the government argued the mailing of obscene articles. Justice Lambdin indicated the session may not end tomorrow.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Thomson
Watson
Georgia Bar
Mase
EB. M. Donalson
Luther
John Knox
Jeffersonian
4 Corporation
Burnea Iu
J. M Barnes
Barnes
Federal District Court of
South Georgia
Gunn
Crawfordville
Jenking
Wrightsville
Harrotg
Mitchell
John P. Hall
J. A. Crawford
Martinez
Waynesboro
B. H. Tanner
Sandersville
E. Brown
Tennille
Skinner
Richmond County
C” Cava
A. J. Skinner
North
Skinners
W. ‘W. Lambdin
Douglasville Man Found With Side of Head Blown Off
Douglasville Georgia November 26 special W C Mr Harding prominent citizen and city council member found dead in his home early this morning his head blown off gun by his side. He had been ill several days and eight children and his wife survived. He appeared to have been dead about an hour.
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Douglasville
W. C
Boots Rogers Held for the Grand Jury
Boots Rogers was held for the grand jury after arraignment before Recorder Johnson in the city police court. His automobile struck and killed Mrs. F E McIntosh on Park Street last Sunday. Bond denied. he was ordered to Fulton county Tower awaiting grand jury action. Evidence says car traveled about 12 miles per hour. Rogers claimed he could not avoid the accident and moved the car after the crash to clear the street.
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Boots
H. B Baylor
E. B Savage
F. 3
Bussey
Judge Johnson
Rogers
Judge sentences former servant girl to four years
Judge Ben Hill of the criminal division sentenced Annie Brown, a former servant, to four years in prison for stealing clothing valued at $50 from T. W. Farmer's home. Brown was found guilty by a jury. Her counsel pleaded mercy citing good qualities, but the judge rejected it saying, I know more about Annie than you. She cooks for me last summer.
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Ben Hill
al| Vision of Superior Court
Annie Brown
Nonograss
T. W. Farmer
T. B. Brown
Arone
60 Year Old Man Guilty of Attack on 12 Year Old Girl
Columbus Ga November 26 Special E F Fincher a white man was given what will possibly prove a life sentence for an attempt to commit criminal assault The girl was under 12 and Fincher aged 69 pleaded guilty to an attempt Judge Gilbert paused sentence hoping to give the maximum allowed but respected the plea and recommendation for mercy included in the plea
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Columbus
E. F. Fincher
Fincher
Gilbert
Manu
Mer
Spanking Not Cure for Child Bedwetting Says Rt. Mrs Sum
An advertisement claims spanking fails to cure bedwetting and promotes a Rome treatment for children and adults. It offers free advice to mothers and asks for money to be sent for full instructions, urging readers not to blame the child and promising relief both day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Hox
Notre Dame
Tad
Rome
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Jobi Ag
Secretary of State
J. L. Hand
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RAND
Jordan
Callaway
Handler
Mnveting
Capitol
Candler
Railroad Commission
Releasing Commission
Maier & Berkele, ‘Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall St
Bachive
Chief Beavers
Boots” Rogers
Grand Jury
McIntosh
Bond
Arke
Express
Parks-Chambers-Hardwick
Peachtree Company
Cee Feel Gas Plcuntdore
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