Per Capita Tax Costs Vary Widely Across States
A Washington dispatch outlines 1913 per capita government costs and receipts. Nevada leads with 10.45 per person, California 7.98, Idaho 7.01, Massachusetts 7.02. North Carolina and South Carolina have the lowest expenses. Tennessee and Arkansas sit mid to lower ranges. The report notes state revenue receipts range from 0.15 to 6.86 per person.
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Caroligan
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South
Carolna
Arkansas
Utah
Artgone
Rhode Inland
Vermont
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
New Y
Idaho
California
Chenty
Arizona
Tipperary
Enablin Wood
Bureau of Census
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Lockneyed
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Connecticut
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South Carolina
Oklahoma
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Sachusetts
Hale
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Mississippi
Georgia
West Virginia
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Missouri
Alabama
Iowa
Ohio
Texas
Indiana
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Virginia
Delaware
Florida
Maryland
Wyoming
Maine
Minnola
Als Wouri
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Virgina
Kentucky
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Oregon
Michigan
South Dakota
North Dakota
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Rhode
New York
Postoffice Hill 18 Reported to House
Washington Dec 14 Appropriations totaling 921 700 514 for the postal service are carried in the postoffice bill reported today to the House No Alaska or Porto Rico extension of telegraph and telephone lines was provided as Burleson recommended and other department proposals were rejected The department is authorized to experiment on contracts for rural free delivery routes Readjustment of salaries for rural carriers is proposed An appropriation of 50000 for aerial mail delivery experiments was refused.
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Washington
Postoffice
House
Alaska
Porto Rico
Burleson
Dr Samuel Livingston Howard Dies in Louisville at 87
Dr Samuel Livingston Howard aged 87 former president of City National Bank Johnson City died after surgery at a Louisville Jewish Hospital He was a charter member of the BPO Elks Lodge in Johnson City initiated with Gov R L Ta yer Burial set in Ghent Kentucky his birthplace
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L. Howard
Louisville
Samuel Livingston Howard
City National Bank
Johnson City
Jewish Hospital
B. P. O Blks
Jonson City
RL. Tayer
Ghent
Successful Men and the Value of Effort
The piece portrays Edlaon as a model of lifelong labor and self discipline. It highlights his early jobs as a newsboy and telegraph operator, then credits persistent work for his inventions and achievements, noting the long path from study to creation.
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Aga Edlaon
Ae & Newsboy
Fifteem
Nis
Ram Orange
Lea Ery
Miss Mary Patton dies after tuberculosis at Limestone
Miss Mary Patton, aged about seven, died at her Limestone home Saturday noon after a protracted tuberculosis illness. She endured hospital treatments in Baltimore, Knoxville, Greenville, and Johnson City without success. A devout Sunday school member, she was beloved by classmates who sent birthday tributes. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Patton, a sister, and many relatives including the Swingers and Martins of Johnson City. Funeral services were held at her residence Sunday and interment followed in Johnson City. A benefit recital and musicale was announced for December 25 at the M E Church, featuring Ming Tate Remine and Master Willie Grant. Additional society notes mention visits, shoppings, and local appearances by relatives and friends.
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Mary Fatton Bies
Limestone
Mary Patton
Baltimore
Knoxville
Greenville
Johnson City
Ealy
Snd
Suth
Frank Patton
Bettie Milton
M. E
Mingtate ReMine
Willie Grant
Chucky
Tusculum
Johnson ‘Ty
Urand
J. J. Houser
Hon
Sh Jreenville
Mra
Will Keebler
Charlie Kate
Jake Miller
Willard Williams
Lillian Gillespie
Mary Vill
Maria Gillespie
Ben McNabb
Newport
B. W. Williams
L. Bitner
Stone‘ifer
Keebler
Open Up New Mines by Geo L Carter in Coalwood
Coalwood West Virginia December 14 Over three quarters of a million dollars will be spent by George L Carter sinking a shaft in a new mine. This will open a major coal operation for the region and likely move his office force of about twenty five from Johnson City. Employment will reach several hundred miners as Carter expands here and in eastern Kentucky.
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Coalwoodew
George L. Carter
Carter
Johnson Cay
Johnson City
Inmense
Beng Suis Alyiy
Carter Philt
Kentucky
Elevator Falls Three Stories Injuring Two Men at Model Mills
Paul Mitchel and Jack Lane sustained severe injuries when an elevator failed from the third story at Model Mills. Mitchel suffered multiple broken bones while Lane injured his back. Mitchel was taken to Memorial hospital in a resting condition.
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Paul Mitchel
Jack Lane
Model Mills
Mitchell
Lane
Memorial Hospital
Trials of Fenwick the notorious political plotsman
Sir John Fenwick, a baronet linked to William II era plots, faced a tangled conspiracy to assassinate William III's predecessor. He was captured in Kent while bound for France, confessed to implicating Marlborough and others, and was beheaded on Tower Hill January 23, 1697. Despite pleas from Lady Mary, his fate was sealed by Lords' vote and irregular proceedings. Burnet notes his death was calm given his irregular life.
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John Fernwick
William TI
Sir Ola
John
William II
Prince of Orange
William
John i
Queen Mary
Cockie
He Klong
Flanders
Fanwick
Act
Kent
Tie Ring
Marlborough
Godolphin
Russell
Shrewsbury
Fensick
Toure of Commons
Menwick
Fenwick
Fenwich
Benwick
Mary
House of Lords
Burnet
Towerhill
Garrett Seeks House Majority Leader Post Against Kitchen
Washington Dec. 14 Congressman Finis J Garrett of Tennessee is being pushed tonight as a candidate for majority leader of the next house. Opponents of Claude Kitchen of North Carolina focus on Garrett as the man to defeat him. They plan to keep Kitchen as Ways and Means chairman after Mr Underwood becomes senator, elect Garrett majority leader, and let Kitchen continue as chairman. Garrett, though ill at Dresden, has asked Tennesseans for support. Kitchen says he will be elected in the democratic caucus despite Garrett. Opponents say Kitchen has opposed the administration too often to be its leader.
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Washington
Finis J. Garrett
Tennessee
Claude Kitchen
North Carolina
Garrett
Kitchen
Ways and Means
Nderwood
House
Dresden
Cancun
Bob Taylor Monument Fund Reopens in Knoxville
The Bob Taylor monument committee of Post C Travelers’ Protective Association and traveling men of Knoxville seeks funds to erect a suitable memorial. With deposits around $300, only about thirty percent has been paid. a renewed effort aims to raise at least $1,000. Committee members include WK Johnson chair, H W Hall, A Weller, and R H Cate. Contributions from one dollar help, with bank funds reorganized to restart construction.
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Bob" Taylor
Post C
Travelers’ Protective Association
Traveling Men of
Knoxville
Knoxville Banking & Trust Co
WK. Johnson
H.W. Hall
A. Weller
R. H. Cate
Sen
Ve ‘Taylor
Back Taxes Owed by Chattanooga Clubs Reach Thirty Thousand
War rants served on social and fraternal clubs in Hamilton County Tennessee. Clerk Wat son states back taxes totaling nearly thirty thousand dollars. Mountain City club bears the largest claim at 8616 dollars with others from 6528 downward. Most clubs plan to pay to avoid litigation while Mountain City club and Elks will fight in court. Officials say profits are not involved and the action may go to adjudication.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tanooga
Watson
Mountain City
Mountain City Club
Filks
Twehu
F Elks
Unclear medical claims on beet, remedies, and muscles
Fragmented OCR text describes supposed cures and remedies for muscle and nerve issues, mentioning "Beet Nan" and "muscle" with vague references to pills and injections. The passage is garbled, listing incorrect terms and stray phrases, lacking coherent facts or named authorities.
Road improvement urged to cut farm living costs
The author argues that lowering living costs hinges on cheaper farm delivery via better roads. Citing Tennessee's lack of a highway system, he notes farmers should produce efficiently and deliver to markets at lower cost. Consumers in cities bear taxes but gain little without proper road funding and maintenance.
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Tennessee
Tennesset
Aly Weston
Atlanta
Sisie
Unclear fragment hints at town contest and ranking progression
Readable parts mention towns and a state context with a progression in rank. The text remains fragmentary and does not provide clear names, dates, or concrete events to summarize a specific incident.
Hobson Prohibition Resolution Seen Defeated
Washington December item reports an IN S poll showing likely defeat for the Hobson amendment to the constitution providing for country wide prohibition. House support split 120 for, 121 against with 71 undecided. Senate support 24 for, 86 against, one noncommittal.
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Washington
Der
International News Service Today
Congress
House
Senate
Cox Non-Committal On Bristol Postmaster Choice
Ex Governor Cox meets with Senator Shields to discuss the Bristol postmaster appointment. Cox declines to name a preferred candidate, notes Worley backing Caldwell, and suggests Shields controls the decision with next June timing amid regional patronage tensions.
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Cox
Jonesboro Hears Candidate For County Superintendent Reelection
In Jonesboro on December 14 Prof. K Depew announces his candidacy for county superintendent reelection, facing no declared challengers and expected to win. A.W. Depew, son of H.J. Depew, served in the battleship Kan tis at Vera Cruz and remains undecided about running again. Town meeting at the courthouse plans relief aid for Gelzians, with local donors to contribute. Dr. Fabrosys enforces Pure Food and Drug Law with every bottle properly labeled and free samples provided.
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Prof
Depew
A.W. Depew
Esquire
Hy J. Depew
Were
Tie
Kantis
Kaw
Vera Cru
Hie Ia
Court House
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