Supreme Court Rules Federal Judges Do Not Pay Income Tax
The court, in a seven to two decision, held that provisions of the revenue act requiring federal judges to pay tax on their salaries were unconstitutional. Justice Jee Van de Vanter wrote for the majority, ruling salaries cannot be diminished or taxed as private income and that war-era limits apply.
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Supreme Court
Or Evans
Louisville
Jee van de Vanter
Justice Brandies
Indignant Writer Denies Attractiveness Claims at Springs
A fragment notes a woman writer denying being merely attractive to lure men and hints at female jealousy. The piece mentions W. V. Tompkins at Springs for the State Bar Association annual event and Guthrie’s offering a tonic for sale at $1.00.
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W. V. Tompkins
Springs
State Bar Association
Votes to End Session Saturday
Washington June 1 Congress moves to adjourn sine die by 4 p m Saturday after a brief debate as both chambers approve speed up measures. The vote count was 129 to 52 in the House with no record tally and Republicans and Democrats debate President Wilson’s possible response. Mondell says by Saturday Congress will have disposed of every important business.
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House Today
Congress
Senate
House
Wilson
Sesson
Mondell
Wyoming
Mrs H G Barham Dies At 71 In Ashdown
Mrs H G Barham aged 71 died at her daughter Mrs Mattie Whitley’s home in Ashdown. Funeral services and interment will be held tomorrow at Harmony Cemetery at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev W C Felts. The body will arrive in Prescott today from Ashdown. She is survived by ten children several of whom live in Texas and Oklahoma.
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Mattie Whitley
Ashdown
Harmony Cemetery
W. C. Felts
Prescott
Rev
Z. W. Barham
Cale
Brice
Delight
Jim
Henry
Slocum
Texas
Chas. B
Delaware
Okla
Ada Hyland
Palestine
Mattie Whitney
No Questions Urged by Official Until December
The official noted that some work could occur in the summer, but he could think of no question that could not wait until December. He emphasized delaying any decision pending further consideration.
Surprise secret wedding ties Duke to Sullivan in Prescott
Miss Artie Duke daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Duke and J Edward Sullivan Jr both of Prescott were married last Monday night at Salem church southeast of Prescott. Rev C P Walters officiated. The couple left for a brief wedding trip to Little Rock on Missouri Pacific train number six and will reside after June 5 at Mrs J E Daniels home.
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Artie Duke
J. M. Duke
J. Edward Sullivan, Jr
Salem Church
Prescott
C. P. Walters
Baptist Church
Adelle Herring
Byron
Demand causes of gasoline advance
Washington reports by the federal trade commission attribute recent gasoline and petroleum price increases mainly to strong demand and improved production and imports. The commission cannot determine if refined product prices are disproportionate to crude oil rises or report current year profits for large oil companies.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
How late to cultivate corn timing and tips
The reader asks when to stop corn cultivation. B L Moss argues it may be safe to stop before tassels appear in some cases but normally shallow cultivation should continue until tassels fully out. He warns deep cultivation risks root damage.
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B. L. Moss
Notice to Teachers on Institute Dates
County Examiner M Hirst clarifies the teachers institute dates. The event will be held September 6 to 1 with the colored teachers meeting in Prescot on the same date.
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Prescot
Co. M. Hirst
Stars and Stripes Now Published in National Capitol
The Stars and Stripes originated on the firing line in France and is now published in the National Capitol. Get a copy from Jack Johnson, Newsdealer for 5 cents.
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France
National Capitol
Jack Johnson
Newsdealer
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