Case Lost by the State Over Gross Receipts Tax
Judge John T. Fancieton ruled in Fulton County that the 2 percent gross receipts tax on telephone companies is unconstitutional. The decision found the tax discriminatory against similar property and franchises and uniform taxation required by the state constitution. The state plans to appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Fancieton
Superior Court
Futton County
Southern Hall Telephone Company
Telephone and Express Companion
Southern Hell Telephone Company
Southern Hell Telephones Company
Wright
Fulton County
Pendleton
John C. Kfart
Pardleton
Supreme Court
Ballard Bifocal Reveal Creates One-Frame Vision
A new bifocal frames claim the wearer can ditch two glasses by uniting near and distance viewing in one frame. Promoters say invisible quality at lower price than rival “Invisible Bifocals.” Major manufacturers plan world rollout. Waller Hallard Optical Co at 0 Peachtree Street, Atlanta advertises prescription service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Que Oguilat
Waller Hallard Optical Co
OI Peachtree Street
Atlante
Water Commissioner Race Promised After Stocks Term
Thomas F. Stocks term as water commissioner from the first ward expired, prompting another contest for the board. J W Allepatrick reportedly in line, with Cobb seeking pledges and preparation for a likely challenge. City hall circles note intensified interest in the water board and potential contest activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobbit
T. B. Stocks
Thomas F. Stocks
J. W. Allepatrick
Stocks
Cobb
Water Board
Contesta
Campbell Fells Two Stories In Hotel Fall
W. W. Campbell an electrician from Rutledge fell from his room in the Cannon hotel about 2 pm. He struck the floor two stories below and was carried to Grady hospital unconscious. The fall was broken by an air shaft, head struck a chair, bruises on the body. doctors believe he will likely recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Campbell
Rutledge
Cannon Hotel
Grady Hospital
Sontyna
Georgia Governor Terrell Returns After Navy Talks
Governor Terrell arrived in Atlanta from Washington after a delayed train. He conferred with Navy Secretary Honaparte and Admiral Converse about the battleship Georgia, hoping for a Georgia commission and initial trip to Georgia waters. The ship is nearly complete and to be handed over by contractors soon, described as the navy’s fastest. He also met with education and agriculture officials to discuss Georgia’s regional schools and agricultural education.
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Terrell
Atlanta
Washington
North
Honaparte
Navy Department
Converse
Georgia
United States
George Foster Peabody
Bultrick
Southern Educational Board
Wilson
United States Commissioner of Agriculture
Bow Den Lithia Water Curative Claim Test Appeal
Advertises Bow Den Lithia Water as a tested curative, urging readers to order a case and try it themselves, with a contact phone number 10868 for orders.
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Bowden Lithia
Emory Men Dine Monday at Durand's Alabama Street
Emory College alumni and former students in Atlanta will gather Monday September 17 at Durand's on Alabama Street for an Emory dinner. The event blends business with social, featuring city attorney James L. Mayson as toastmaster and a discussion of Methodist college interests at Oxford.
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Durand's
Emory
Atlanta
du Tand
Alabama Street
Methodist College
Oxford
James L. Mayson
Ross
National Dental Colleges Meeting Opens in Atlanta
The National Association of Faculties of Dental Colleges gathers at the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta for a three day session. Deans from U S dental schools attend with delegates from Baltimore Philadelphia New York Chicago and other cities. Only business meetings are planned with no special events.
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National Association of Faculties of Dental Colleges
Atlanta
National Association of Facultisa of
Piedmont Hotel
Saturiey
United States
Balimore
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Free Fireworks Tonight at Ponce de Leon Exhibition
A free display of fireworks is planned tonight at Ponce de Leon resort. The second public exhibition in its history will be held along the lakefront, drawing thousands to witness aerial rockets and modern sky displays.
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Once de Leon
St i Ponce de Leon
Testimony on Confederate Soldiers Home Abuses Unfolds
The legislative inquiry into the Confederate Soldiers' Home features Mrs Belle Reid's dramatic testimony defending her conduct as former stewardess. Witnesses, including Captain Dowle and Captain Thompson, describe conditions as foul, meals as mixed, and discipline as harsh while praising some officers and noting enmities among staff and inmates.
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Belle Raid
Soldiers’ Home
Pireeneen
Mra Belle Refi
Mra. Feld
Reid
Mra. Reid
Bhe
Captain Thompson
India
Eald
Mosely
Atlanta
G. W Hilian
Mr. Reid
J. G Ford
Testimony On The Hawikineville Home Hearing Concludes
Pollard accuses Judge Martin of calling him a pauper and begging entry to the home while denying forbidden town visits due to intoxication. Mrs Ta dtein testifies on conditions in the home noting dining room and pantry cleanliness has improved as the committee inspects the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stawarde
Sense
Capitol
Halford Receives Major Promotion in Army Rank Change
Major I W Halford is promoted to lieutenant colonel after Brigadier General Francine Dodge retires. Halford, longtime chief paymaster for the Gulf department, had risen through ranks under President Harrison, including private secretary service. Captain John R Lynch, a Black officer, is promoted to major, among notable retirements and rank shifts.
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I. W. Halford
Francinn Dodge
Department of the Gulf
Ientendant
Halford
Atlanta
General Dodge
John R. Lynch
Pegro
Regular Army
Harrison
Lynch
Instant Catarrh Relief Promised By Eclipse Cure
An advertisement offers a trial sample of Eclipse Catarrh Cure promising instant relief from catarrh symptoms. It claims a vegetable formula reaches all targets, pledges permanent improvement, and includes customer testimonials from Augusta, Georgia, with money orders and requests for a week’s treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Wiggins
Augusta
Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company
Atlanta
Slaughter House Plan Favored by City Committee
A city special committee report on W. J. White Jr proposed sanitary slaughter house in Atlanta was favorable. The plan calls for a modern facility costing at least 76000 with land near coal side, five year rent 600, then 370 yearly for twenty years, subject to city ordinances and health board approval. An investigation into a Western and Atlantic wreck at Ringgold will begin soon with Conductor Adams as key witness after Major J I McCollym returns.
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W. H. White, Jr
ALA
Atlanta
Taylor
W. J. White, Jr
Hia
Board of Health
Robertz
Health Board
City Council
Atlantic
Ringgold
Western
Athenus
Hinggeok
J. IT. McCollym
Adame
Willea
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Maier & Berkele
Mrs. Reid
Bowie
Freeman
Pat
J. J. Whittle
Whittle
Longley
Thompson
Waa
Mr. Colquite
Clarke
Muam
Narther
Milam
W. J. Delfridge
John L. Maddox
George W. Pollard
Stetson
Essig Bros
Whitehall St
King Hardware Company
Kiong Hardware Company
King People
Hardware Nine
China
Taly
Peachtree Street
Ring Hardware Company
Elec
Alec
Whitehall Street
Slaughter House
H. W. Rountree & Bro
Pellef
A. K. Hawkes CO. Opticians
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