Yonklnitz Granted Recount in City Election
In Charleston September 1 a unanimous vote by the county Democratic executive committee orders a recount of all city boxes in the state senatorial race between VonKotnitz Grace and McMaster. Work begun at 10 pm. report due tomorrow afternoon. VonKotnitz trails by 104 votes, triggering a second primary after protests alleging irregularities.
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Charleston
D. C
Democratic Executive
VonKotnitz
Grace
McMaster
Funeral of J. B. Lowe At Madison Georgia
The funeral of J. B. Lowe, prominent Athens merchant, who died in Athens last Saturday night, was held from the Methodist church this morning at 9:20. Interment followed in the local cemetery. Lowe was a Madison native and of a well regarded family. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. C. F. George and Mrs. B. B. High, both of this city.
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J. B. Lowe
Madison
Athens
Lowe
C. F. George
8. B. High
Tax on Federal Officials’ Salaries Questioned by State Commission
Raleigh Sept 1 Special. A hearing looms as the state tax commission weighs whether United States officers including judges are subject to tax on salaries. The commission argues taxation does not diminish the salary. judges counter that federal income cannot be taxed. If pressed, the matter likely proceeds to federal courts. Some predict the issue may drop for judges. Six murder cases are on Wilson county superior court docket.
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N. C
State Tax Omerwagsion Tu
United States
Commission
Tax Commission
Cooley and Black
Goa
Superior Court
Wilson County
Great Carnival by Americus Elks in November
Americus Georgia reports the city council grants Elks lodge ample concessions for a carnival to occur the first week in November. The Cincinnati Carnival Company is hired for the week and plans to attract a large crowd. Merchants protest a Southeast Tariffs Association rate hike of 80 percent to four dollars per hundred, while a local home company with a hundred thousand dollars capital is discussed to meet insurance needs.
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Americus
Americas Lodge of Elks
Cincinnati Carnival Company
Southeastern Tariffs Association
UNC opens advanced medical department with four year course
The University of North Carolina will start its Advanced Medical Department on September 1 with a four year medical program split between Chapel Hill and the local campus. A leased building will house lecture rooms and a city free dispensary, with two hospitals providing clerical space. President Winston notes 500 students expected this term across civil and structural engineering, textile, dairying, machinery, and other courses.
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University of North Carolina
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Winston
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Zeb Greenier
Marion
Ephraim McGill
South Carolina
Greenier
McGill
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Pearl River to be navigable for Gulf Trade traffic
A New Orleans firm will operate steamboats and barges on Pearl River from New Orleans to Jackson, using Lake Borgue canal access to connect ocean and river steamers. The Gulf Trade and Transportation Company plans interviews with local merchants, arguing federal appropriations will render the river navigable again despite prior log obstructions and bridges.
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New Orleans
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Lake Borgue Canal
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Congress
Wight
Mississippi
Great Epworth League Meeting at Arlington
The Epworth League of the Thomasville district met in Arlington Georgia at the Methodist church. Officials welcomed leaguers from Thomasville Cairo Donaldsonville Albany Blakely Bainbridge Camilla Baconton Leary and others. Leaders praised Arlington hospitality as Rev Ainsworth spoke on The Mastery of Consecration and resolutions thanked Arlington for its hospitality. The next annual session will be in Cairo.
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Huckabee
Macon
Dean
McNeil
Andrew College
Cuthbert
Baird
BD. F. Harrell
Howard
Harrell
Artington
Mississippi Brewery Plans Face Prohibition Opposition
Mississippi's first brewery planned at Webb in Tallahatchie County draws prohibitionist alarm though promoters push ahead. The project aims to serve growing patronage while long-time farmers limited to family use wine production. Separately, Seaboard Air Line ties Norfolk steamers to New York and Baltimore. In Louisiana a dynamite plant near here explodes at 6:30 a.m. destroying the acid recovery house. no injuries reported as workers had not yet arrived.
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Webb
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Road
Tallahetchie County
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Hercules
Here
Ita
A F Floyd Dies Suddenly In Albany Home
A. F. Floyd prominent Albany citizen and businessman was found dead in his bed this morning. He retired last night after heart trouble, which caused his death at age 53. He held many trusted posts and was highly esteemed in the community, remaining unmarried.
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Albany
A. F. Floyd
Morgan Superior Court Opens Term in Madison
The Morgan Superior Court convened in Madison Georgia with Judge Fred C. Foster presiding. A full docket is on hand and it is likely the court will remain in session for the entire week.
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Morgan Superior Court
Madison
Fred C. Foster
Houston High School Opens in Arabi With About 100 Pupils
Arabi Ga September 1 Special Houston High school opened this morning with about one hundred pupils enrolled. Addresses were given by Rev J J Hythan and Rev J W Reese of Arabi and Rev Mr Lee of Rochelle mentioning the new institution and community effort for education.
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Houston High School
Arabi
J. J. Hythan
J. W. Reese
Mr. Lee
Rochelle
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