Mellon tax revision proposals spark debate in Washington
Secretary Mellon and Representative Garner presented tax revision ideas to the House Ways and Means Committee. Proposals include a two cent tax on bank checks a ten dollar flat auto license tax and higher first class postage plus an added levy on cigars tobacco and cigarettes. The session followed vigorous attacks on the Mellon plan arguing it shifts the burden from the rich to the masses.
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Ways and Means Committee
Washington
House
Garner
Texas
Ways and Means
Mellon
Brunswick street cars save effort urged by committee
The Young Men's Club and Board of Trade special committee led by G C Smith report progress to save Brunswick street railway lines from junking. W C Irwin acts as chairman pro tem. plan details are kept private while urging public support and continued operation to cover deficits during negotiations.
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W. C. Irwin
Young Men’s Club
Board of Trade
Brunswick
Oglethorpe
G. C. Smith
Advance in Price of Cotton Marked by Open of New Year
New Orleans reports the opening of the cotton year with annual statistics and trading activity. Prices rise by one cent per pound, potentially adding about forty one million dollars to Southern planters' crop income. The crop condition is put at 64.7 percent of normal, the lowest since 1866, amid heavy rains and rank growth.
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New Orleans
Savannah Follows Brunswick Lead In City Promotion
The Savannah Morning News plans a fall special issue to promote Brunswick and Savannah as investment and living centers. It cites Brunswick's advantages and asks what Savannah can offer to attract capital, factories, and new residents while stressing collaborative publicity.
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Brunswick
Savannah Morning News
Savannah
South Atlantic Seaboard
Norfolk
Tanger
Toatows
United Support
Gell
Logan
Waycross Brunswick Highway Construction Start Set
State highway department will supervise this week the start of a hard surfaced Brantley county road linking Glynn to Ware counties. The project, part of the Brunswick Waycross highway, aims to create a first class route between Brunswick and Waycross, boosting agriculture and regional development.
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Brantley County
Glynn
Ware
State Highway Department
Neel
Atlanta
C. W. Irwin
Brunswick Young Men’s Club
State Department
Brantley
Waycross
Violent quake strikes Italy with heavy damage
A violent earthquake was felt across Italy late Monday. Severe damage reported in the Lake Lugano region and Bari where a large building collapsed burying many. Full damage unknown and feared high casualties likely.
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Associated Press
London
Italy
London Times
Milan
Lake Lugano
Bari
Flowers Gans Bout in Atlanta Postponed
The fifteen round middleweight world title fight between Panama Joe Gans and Tiger Flowers in Atlanta has been postponed until next Monday night. About twenty five Brunswick residents had tickets and were en route when telegrams announced the delay.
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Panama Joe Gans
Tiger. Flowers
Atlanta
Brunswick
Editor's Burden Delivers More Work for Brunswick Edition
A note explains that increasing its edition under his direction means the team will have to handle additional duties and longer hours as part of the expanded publication effort.
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Brunswick
Charred Bodies of Two Women Found in Florida Camp
Mayo Fla August 1 The charred bodies of Mrs Paula Perry and her sister Miss Pearl Malcol were found in the smouldering ruins of their lonely camp local authorities said William Perry husband of one of the dead women was missing Friday and found the cabin burned when he returned He is held without bond after a coroner's jury charged him with murder of his wife 18 and her sister 13 Perry a 60 year old cattleman and farmer had quarrelled with his wife and they had sought a divorce Mother testified
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Perry
Real Estate Transfer in Brunswick Involves Keller Purchase
Prominent Brunswick resident Philip Keller has acquired the Florida House at G and Reynolds streets and the adjoining residence from Mrs. Smith in a major local real estate transaction. Mrs. Smith plans to move to Jacksonville and develop a poultry and truck farm about five miles from the Florida city.
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Brunswick
Philip Keller
G and Reynolds Street
Florida House
Smith
Negro Arrested After Hat Samples Taken at Hotel
A man identified as a negro took four fine hats from the sample room of the Oglethorpe hotel while salesman Mr Hart from the John Silvey Co. was away. Augusta saw the hats and the man, who was later arrested as the company notified.
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Caioibia
Oglethorpe Hotel
Hart
John Silvey Co
Atlanta
Augusta
Georgia Citizen Flogged in Florida While Visiting Uncle
L. B. Hughes of Georgia was beaten and found naked on a road near Lakeland on a Saturday night. William Johnson, Robert Johnson, R. M. Motes, and B. Taylor were arrested in Tampa and Mulberry in connection with the assault. Hughes said he asked why he was attacked and received a severe blow to the head.
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Florida
L. B. Hughes
Lakeland
Fie
William
Robert Johnson
Tampa
R. M. Motes
B. Taylor
Mulberry
Georgia
Hughes
Palm Beach Suits On The Bargain Counter
A Wood-Bailey Clothing Co sale offers Palm Beach and other summer suits at deep price cuts. The promotion promises genuine value and urges readers to consult today’s News advertisement for details and to seize the bargain opportunity.
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Wood-Bailey Clothing Co
Palm Beach
Rain Havoc Wreaks in Ware County Georgia
Waycross Georgia August 1 heavy rains flood Ware County streams run full rivers. Bridges washed away county roads impassable. Canal through Waycross overflows bridges deemed unsafe by street commissioners. Flood danger may ease if rain diminishes yet damage totals rise.
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Waycross
Ware County
Outside the Law at the Bijou Tomorrow
Brunswick cinemagoers will see Outside the Law featuring Priscilla Dean at the Bijou Theater tomorrow. The film returns by popular demand after a prior showings, with manager Brown arranging a second engagement for eager regulars.
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Brunswick Movie
Issonnela
Law
Priscilla Dean
Bijou
Brown
B Y P U Plans Evening Swimming Party
The Baptist Young Peoples Union invites all members to Lanier's Pool tonight. Gather at the First Baptist church at seven o'clock and depart for swimming. A luncheon will be served by the ladies after the activities.
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Lanier
Baptist Young Peoples Union
First Baptist Church
Glynn Cream Co to Open Charleston Ice Cream Plant
President B J Ford of Glynn Ice Cream Co reports completion of arrangements for a Charleston South Carolina plant. The Charleston facility will be the first in a Southern chain, with the company applying for a charter this week and machinery installation due to begin soon.
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B. J. Ford
Glynnce Cream Co
Charleston
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Hardwick Favors State Income Tax
Governor Hardwick’s aim to solve state finances earns praise from business leaders across Georgia. Opponents resist the income tax bill in its current form as the Senate refers it to a joint committee for the 1922 session. He argues the tax is fair, taxing invisible property and easing the burden on real estate and other visible property.
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Hardwick
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