State Tax Laws Again Tested in Wilkes County
In Wilkes County a series of injunctions seeks to halt more than 17000 dollars in tax liens as 37 defendants challenge the Tax Equalization Law. They argue it violates the Fourteenth Amendment and the state constitution by arbitrarily increasing county assessments and using fi fas to force payment, naming banks and prominent local business figures among the taxpayers.
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Atlanta
Wilkes County
State Supreme Court
Washington Exchange Bank
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Anthony Shoals Power Company
N. T. Irvin, Jr
A. J. Orr
Georgia’s $65 Million Food Bill Reveals Crop Strategy
Experts in Georgia warn that last year the state spent at least 65 million dollars on meat lard hay grain and other crops it could grow locally. They urge diversifying crops and limiting cotton to a surplus role to achieve self sufficiency and reduce imports. The piece also notes a past “million dollar” baseball league and pokes at baseball in rival cities.
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Georgia
Agricultural Department
Albany Tornado Ravages City Killing Two In Albany
A violent tornado struck Albany Georgia Thursday afternoon killing two men and injuring several others. Major damage included the Virginia Carolina Chemical plant and many homes and businesses. The toll includes John Wesley McCoy and Jerry Dallas with other injured and extensive property loss across the manufacturing district.
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Albany
John Wesley McCoy
Jerry Dallas
Virginia- Carolina Chemical Company
Lawton Shaw
Henry Bennett
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
J. C. Morgan
Anton Huber
Anton Huber Lumber Company
Grady Halstead
Second Street
al Johnson
Compress
Atlantic Compress Company
Albany Canning Company
Reynold’s’ Bros. Lumber Company
South Atlantic League
H. W. Agner
Pine Street
of Georgia
Pensions May Be Paid This Month In Georgia
Atlanta reports a likely payment of the first half of the old pension list by April 20 or 25 as the state Treasury shows improved income. Treasurer Speer notes $700,000 in special taxes may arrive by month end, with $145,000 already paid. If funds are not diverted, warrants may be held until after the 20th to cover pensions. County payments vary. Fulton leads with $60,000, followed by Chatham, Bibb and Richmond.
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Atlanta
W. J. Speer
Comptroller General’s Office
Speer
Treasury Department
Fulton County
Chatham
Bibb
Richmond
Middle Georgia Towns May Form Six-Club League Ball
Forsyth Georgia reports a proposed Middle Georgia League to feature six clubs Griffin McDonough Jackson Monticello Barnesville and Forsyth with a meeting planned to set schedules rules and roster choices Forsyth is building a new ball park as it eyes a home lineup while skepticism remains about local support for baseball under current conditions.
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Forsyth
Middle Georgia
Griffin
McDonough
Jackson
Monticello
Barnesville
Job seekers far outnumber openings in Illinois cities
Officials report unemployment is acute as the number of applicants exceeds job openings by more than two to one in major Illinois cities. The figures highlight a tight labor market and rising competition for available positions.
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Illinois
Sanitary Committee Calls for City Trash Receptacles
The Jackson Sanitary committee urges business leaders and citizens to provide boxes or receptacles for trash and waste. Proper bins will speed collection and keep streets clean, aiding the sanitary department's work and helping Jackson rank as a clean, sanitary city. Civic pride should drive public cooperation.
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Sanitary Committee
City Council
J. R. Thurston
A. A. Howell
W. H. Merritt
Sanitary Department
Jackson
Law and Order League organized in Jasper County
Monticello News reports residents form a law and order league after eleven black residents were killed and drowned. The move seeks signatures at The News office. nonresidents can have friends sign for them. Organizers urge citizens to join to safeguard the county's good name and uphold the law.
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Monticello
Jasper
Commonwealth
Georgia Baptists Hold First S. S. Convention
Georgia Baptists convened their first state Sunday School meeting in Atlanta with sessions at the Baptist Tabernacle from Tuesday night through Thursday. Jackson delegates included J. H. Carmichael and W. O. Ham with Dr. Robert VanDeventer and S. O. Ham and Mrs. W. O. Ham. About a thousand Baptists from across the state attended.
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Georgia Baptists
Atlanta
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Jackson
Messrs
J. H. Carmichael
W. O. Ham
Jackson Baptist Bible School
Robert VanDeventer
S. O. Ham
Tornado Wrecks Homes Near Albany Causes Injuries
A storm moved from Albany and touched down twelve miles northeast in Worth county near Oakfield, wrecking several homes and outhouses and uprooting trees. Two people were injured as streets filled with wind driven cars and efforts to aid the injured continued into the night.
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Albany
City
Worth County
Oakfield
Rich Americans Pay Heavy Income Taxes in 1920
U S tax rolls reveal top earners in 1920 with personal incomes exceeding millions. Notables include John D Rockefeller with sixty million and a 38.4 million tax, Henry Ford and Vanderbilt at five million incomes each and large contributions. Vincent Astor paid 2.4 million tax on 3.75 million income, while overall averages show about 250.85 tax per person and an 8.08 percent rate.
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New York
United States
Internal Revenue
Edwards
John D. Rockefeller
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington
H. C. Frick
George F. Baker
William Rockefeller
Edward S. Hugkness
J Oyden Armour
Henry Ford
W. K. Vanderbilt
Edward H. R. Green
Rocefeller
Frick
Delaware
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Texas
Massachusetts
Vincent Astor
James A. Stillman
National City Bank
Thomas F. Ryan
Daniel Guggenheim
Charles M. Schwab
J. P. Morgan
Joseph Widener
Henry Phipps
James B. Duke
Jacob H. Schiff
Pierre S. du Pont
Thaxton to preach at Curry's Chapel Sunday
Rev. Theodore Thaxton of Locust Grove will preach at Curry's Chapel school house Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock sun time.
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Argus
Theodore Thaxton
Locust Grove
Curry’s Chapel School
Crop Insurance Gains Favor in Butts County
Last year several Butts county citizens insured crops and received real help. This year more policies will be written as boll weevil devastation drives farmers to seek protection. Coverage will extend to crops beyond cotton with liberal terms.
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Butts County
Cotton costs to grow in 1920 cited at 33 cents a pound
Washington report on a survey of basic requirements and costs shows Mitchell county Georgia yields set a net cost of 52.26 dollars per acre after seed credit. Labor and seed costs accounted for 84 percent of expenses with total costs and potential yields discussed for cotton at 12 to 15 cents per pound and 450 pounds of lint to cover operating expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Mitchell County
Jackson Cemetery Improvement Cites Cleaned Lots and Graded Streets
The Jackson cemetery shows a neat appearance after lots were cleared and streets graded. The Cemetery committee J R Thurston H O Ball and W H Merritt led the effort praised by residents. further beautification is planned along with broader city street improvements for the year.
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Jackson Cemetery
Woman’s Club
Messrs
J. R. Thurston
H. O. Ball
W.H. Merritt
Jackson
Teom
A Year of Hard Work Aims to Bring Better Times
The speaker says every man has his own idea of when business will improve and asserts a year of hard work, strict economy, and sane living will advance the nation toward better times. The statement emphasizes collective effort and prudent living as keys to recovery.
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LAW and Order League
County
S. S
Tabernacle
U. S
Curry’s
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