Mississippi income tax measure in 1920s legislature
The Mississippi House advances a graduated income tax targeting incomes of 2500 and up with rates rising to 20 mills for higher brackets. Revenue estimates vary, with lawmakers noting uncertainty but potential yields around 10,000 dollars annually. Additional revenue bills tax cottonseed oil mills, patent machinery vendors, and labor agents, while an anti fiat bill targets university affiliates at Oxford.
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Jaskeon
House
Stennis
Ways and Miewie Committee
Mississippi
Kippi
Universitien I Mieieiplot
Oxford
Aottle
Natom
Lani Typewriters
Bills Saplen From Renate and Government Lands Controversy
A Capitol scene centers on a stolen corporate land bill, WNI 309, delaying Senate action as lawmakers wrestle with corporate land limits. The session also advances two appropriation bills, funding state library and five horse programs, while tax and nurse wage measures move toward final passage. Drainage bills for Tallahattohee drain project clear, and governor's signatures await.
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Capitol
Howe
Belding Wni
of the Venate
Senate
Secretary of State
Ile
House
Walthall County Pool Rooms Bill Faces House Vote
In Walthall County, opposition to a bill creating a new community by local government is waning as the measure moves to the house tomorrow. The proposal would close all pool rooms by 7 PM and bar minors. If the house agrees, most pool rooms statewide would shut nightly.
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Walthall County
Walthall
Themeat
al ‘Syler
Aonate
Howse
Deaf and Dumb Institute inquiry probes state funds
A legislative committee investigates Deaf and Dumb Institute expenditures for 1909 10 and 1910 11 term items totaling about 3000 or more including fresh meat and butter repairs sewing and gardening costs with questions on incidentals and 27 cows. Revenue bills pass taxing boats typewriters and other property. A liquor measure makes supplying to intoxicated persons a felony and imposes penalties on giving drinks.
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Jackson
Dowt
Duule Institute
Mackey
Wirren County
Auiti
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Lawial
Sclons
Jersey
Lnw
Good Roads Plan Pushed By Judge Powell in Mississippi
Judge Robert Powell of Jackson backs a comprehensive Good Roads measure designed to create a system of modern public highways across Mississippi. The carefully prepared bill aims to fund and direct highway construction through a coordinated plan if enacted into law.
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Robert Powell
Jackson
Mississippi
New Insurance Law Passes After Narrow 6 to 5 Vote
A new insurance law was approved after a lengthy debate in the house. It establishes oversight for mutual life and fire insurance companies and requires each mutual fire insurer to deposit 25,000 with the state in cash or bonds.
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Mutual Life Firaupance
School Appropriation Sparks Jubilation in State Capital
In the capital, educators rejoice as the legislature approves a 1042 1947 appropriation for public schools totaling 1 424 088 dollars. The per capita figure rests at 82, with lawmakers expressing satisfaction amid policies to curb expansion. Governor Brewer signed the bill into law.
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Thn
Brewer
Passed House Unanimously on Gate In State Bill
The bill providing for vestibuling and Hanking Street Gate in the state passed the House of Representatives without a dissenting vote.
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House
Hau of Representatives
Pass Headlight Bill Aims Railroad Electric Headlights
The senate and house debate a headlight bill requiring all railroads over twenty miles in length to equip locomotives with electric headlights. The law would affect only the Illinois Central, Yazoo and Mississippi Valley, and Louisville and Nashville railroads, with other lines already using electric headlights.
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Railronda
Senate
Tinoin Central
Mississippi Valley
Laviaville
Nashville
Petition Drives Spark Redistricting Debate in Legislature
Vague petitions surface amid opposition to redistricting. Lawmakers face pressure to address court districts and chancery boundaries as petitions claim current maps fail to balance representation and volume of filings.
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Chancery Court
Chancery
Special Order Urges Aid for Needy Confederate Veterans
From the Mississippi Division U V, a special order directs camp commanders to assist Mrs Verger in distributing about 500 dollars of a 1000 dollar fund donated by Mississippi bankers and U D C chapters to relieve worthy and needy veterans who were not cared for at Beauvoir. If no local U D C chapter exists, report to Mrs Verger.
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Brandon
Than
Mainwnaner
United Daughters of Confederacy
Meridian
Beauvoir
Ward
Groomwood
U. D.C
Thie
Aivk
Dupont
Mre. Verger
Abe Taint
Verger
U. D
Yerger
Cnps
Dovers
Yenger
Mississippi
State Swamp Land Policy Proposed by Governor Brewer
Governor Brewer asks the legislature to address tangled Mississippi swamp and overflowed land titles. He notes tax sale abuses from 1565 to 1830 and urges clear title reforms to protect residents from losing homes to state patents. He proposes notifying current occupants and offering them first option to purchase lands held under color of title.
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Tockson
Brewer
Senate
Missiasippi
Tne
Cain
Well Met Reproof in Boston School Ideals
A renowned educator in Boston promotes a school of advanced ideas where no pupil is punished and individuality is cherished. A girl returns home with a bloodied mouth after Sammy Parker allegedly knocks out teeth, and the teacher responds by calling him antisocial rather than disciplining him.
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Boston
Oils School
Sammy Parker
Sammy
Weill
Samuel
Harper
Shellmound Planting Company Organized To Farm 20000 Acres
The Shellmound Plantation Company, a $1,000,000 chartered firm, held its organization and elected officers and directors. W. S. Harry is president, G. A. Wilson vice president, O. F. Meds oe secretary and treasurer. Directors include W. S. Harry, G. A. Wilson, B. Wright, T. K. Henderson, O. F. Medsoe, W. R. Trimphrey. All capital subscribed by local printers and merchants. The firm plans to farm 20,000 acres of delta lands using modern methods.
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Shellmound Corporation
GreekWood
Shellmound Plantaton Company
Harry
G. A. Wilson
O. F. Medsoe
George A. Wilson
B. Wright
T. K. Henderson
F. Medsoe
W. R. Trimphrey
Leftore County
Belt
Local notices and farm demonstrations across Mississippi region
A 100 dollar reward is offered and a police chase described in Tate county. Reports detail a pistol threat and prisoner escape involving two suspects, plus a state fact report from Representative Crawford. Mississippi Central Railroad inaugurates a forty acre farm demonstration near Harriston under C N Beamfield. DuPont Power Company runs a dynamite demo near Cleveland on the McLean place. Gulfport hosts Masons with J Rive Williams elected grand master for the upcoming 1915 meeting, noting an armament convention date context.
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Fickam
Brower
Tate County
Crawford
Lewis Starke
Igginbotham
Roland Wright
Vayatte
Miracle Central Railroad Company
Dhk McNair
Fayette
Harriston
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley
Agriculturalist
C. N. Beamfield
Tinois Central Railroad Company
Miesivaipp
Gulfport
Hattoghurg
Jokes and chatter mix with hats and bills in humor
In a light sketch a neighborly exchange unfolds about noise jokes and a fashionable hat. A bookkeeper dismisses discomfort while Mrs Styles worries over the hat’s cost. The dialogue humorously laments appearances and affections as a bill looms.
Bank Officials Freed After Indictment in Summit
Kankson president and Woodson Atkinson cashier of the defunct People's Bank of Summit were indicted for embezzlement and receiving deposits after insolvency. They have been confined since January, bonds set at 15000 each, and were released. Greenwood County Fair Association charter preparation underway with incorporation filings soon. Capital stock stated as 10000 with four incorporators from Greenwood and LaForte counties.
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Magnetia
K. 5Ankson
People's Bank of
Summit
Woodson Atkinson
Greenwood
Te Hore County Fair Association Ia
Greenwood and
Laftoro Cqunty's Landing
Whiskey Bottle Mystery Probed in Court Room
In a GouRE house turned court room, Judge Muckley confronted claims about whiskey bottles found in the jury area. The judge ordered a special charge to the grand jury to investigate who purchased the bottles and brought them into the court, stressing it is unlawful to carry or drink whiskey in court premises. The proceedings focused on the so called bottle mystery and the judge's determination to uncover responsibility.
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Muckley
Waa
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Readers from Peoria and Jessup share experiences praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for treating inflammation and avoiding surgeries. One woman claims a tumor diagnosis was overturned. another recounts relief after months of pain following childbirth.
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Peoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tia Pinkham
Ruep
Mound St
Lit
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Deaf and Dumb Investigation
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Patrick Henry
Webb
Miss. Div
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Cheveland
DuPont Power Company
Cleveland
McLean Place
Jinke
Mrs. Styles
Mr. Styles
Yankers Statesman
Tove
Karl Hrewer
Fair Association
Nemores
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St Louie
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