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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

6

Peddler Tax Cuts Under New Tennessee Revenue Laws

The article notes a reduction in peddler taxes under Tennessee's new revenue laws. It cites chairmen Abe Bauman and local Trade Committee, accusing legislators of breaking pledges. Previously merchants paid $10 plus fees. now state tax is $7.50 and license cost $5.25, a near 20 percent drop, provoking possible investigations into board pledges.

Abe Bauman Senate Sen Tennessee Westion Gether Legislative Committee Bauman Board of Trade

No Trials Now In Criminal Court Adjourning This Month

County criminal court to adjourn this month from Wednesday to Wednesday as Judge McKnight handles indictments and guilty plea submissions. With circuit court in session and jurors scarce due to farmers, only essential cases will be heard to serve justice and curb costs.

County Criminal Court Mc Knight Circuit Court

Burdock Blood Bitters Advertises Purifying Cure

An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for heavy impure blood causing muddy complexion headaches nausea and indigestion. It claims thin blood weakens and pale symptoms and offers the product for $1.00 at all stores.

Local cinemas face seat cuts as taxes rise

Maury county rainfall brings near cloudburst in a single hour. The Vogue and other theatres in Columbus plan seating reductions to lower taxes under the new revenue law. Managers predict significant impact on capacity and revenue, while residents note the popular role of motion pictures in community life.

Columbis Grand Opera House Buchnan Rosd

Capell Named Circuit Judge to Succeed Malone

Ben Capell, former legislator and Memphis lawyer, was appointed by Governor Rye to the Shelby County circuit court to replace the late Walter Malone. Capell, brother-in-law of former Gov. Patterson, hails from Haywood County where his father has long served as circuit court clerk. John Brown also sought the post.

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Taxpayers Take Notice of Board of Equalizers Session

The Board of Equalizers will be in session in the chancery court room from June 7 for ten days. Taxpayers may file complaints and review assessments. B. C. Dedman, Chairman. John C. Nelson, Secretary. Subscribe for The Herald.

Board of Equalizers Chancery Court Room B. C. Dedman John C. Nelson Tastwit

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