Records show Dr Brough did not pay poll tax
Records indicate Dr. Brough did not pay poll tax during half his residence in Arkansas, receiving approximately $30,000 from taxpayers.
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
5
Records indicate Dr. Brough did not pay poll tax during half his residence in Arkansas, receiving approximately $30,000 from taxpayers.
A political attack letter claims Dr. C H Brough of Fayetteville paid no poll tax in several Arkansas years and paid little tax overall while teaching at the university. It alleges he benefited from state funds, opposed road taxes, and favors negro voters and local officials in Washington County. The document cites a notary’s verification from January 1, 1916.
Arkansas Supreme Court holds that officials whose terms expire in 1918 need not be nominated in 1916 to run again in 1918 under the new state and national election consolidation act. The ruling avoids a literal reading that could delay or alter terms, notes constitutional conflicts, and upholds a broader legislative power to set election dates. The decision affects circuit judges and other officers, and denies rehearing in related school district and hospital release matters.
Earle W Hodges, a nativeArkansas taxpayer for 21 years, writes as a voter and candidate, accusing rival professor of tax dodging, unfounded comparisons to Woodrow Wilson, and questioning his qualification for university leadership. Hodges defends Arkansas voters and submits his candidacy.
Notice of sale under a chancery decretal order in Chicot County Arkansas. Commissioner ALD Toney will auction developed land described as NW Sec 4 Tay TR South Range West in Chicot County with three month credit and required bond. Sale at the East door of the County Courthouse on a Saturday, with terms stated by law and order. Payment terms include penealty for nonpayment as per decree.
Fragmented OCR listing shows various local and east west bound trains with numbered services, arrival times, and a messenger note. Names such as Warren Branck M. H. 1 Ford appear as agents or stations amid times like 2.35 am and 10 40 am.
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