Ordinance Granting Mobile Pipeline Franchise to Alabama Corn Mills
The Mobile board grants the Alabama Corn Mills Company a ten year privilege to construct a three pipe pipeline under Front street between St. Louis and St. Anthony streets to transport molasses and similar liquids from tank cars to tanks on Front street. Pipes capped when not in use. under city supervision. annual rent of $10 due August 1. street restoration required after installation.
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Alabama Corn Mills Company
Alabama
Mobile
Front Street
St. Louis
St. Anthony Streets
City of
S J. Anthony
St. Anthony
No. 160
Aba Corn Mills Company
Louisville and Nashville Seeks Rate Revisions Across Classes
The Louisville and Nashville requests revisions to class rates I L M and N for carload traffic between Mobile and all points, alleging discrimination in favor of Mobile against Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma. The hearing before the state railroad commission is set for September. the petition seeks both rate increases and reductions for wagon and material shipments.
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Louisville & Nashville
Montgomery
Mobile
Louisville and Nashville
State Railroad Commission
Birmingham
Selma
Henley Held as False Pretender
J. H. Henley, accused of illegally obtaining $30 from the Rivera Tie Company by posing as owner of a thousand ties at Madison Landing on the Tombigbee river, was held to the grand jury under $200 bond when arraigned before Inferior Criminal Judge Henry Chamberlain Wednesday morning. Henley was arrested on a warrant.
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J. H. Henley
Rivera Tie Company
Madison Landing
Tombigbee River
Henry Chamberlain
Henley
Bankrupt Declarations From Dallas and Choctaw Citizens
Charlies P. McHugh of Selma files for bankruptcy showing assets of zero and liabilities of 220 dollars. The case is assigned to referee W. K. Campbell in Selma. Don Bush of Mount Sterling Choctaw County also files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 2768 dollars and assets of 3361 dollars. The case goes to referee R. T. Ervin in Mobile.
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United States District Court
Southern District of Alabama
Martin L. Bush
Mobile
Alabama
Notio
M. L. Bush
R. T. Ervin
Dallas
Choctaw
C. Bush
Charlies P. McHugh
Selma
W. K. Campbell
Don Bush
Mount Sterling
Choctaw County
Solvent Credit Tax Debate Reopens In Alabama
Gov. O Neal orders a ten day stay on collection as lawmakers revisit the solvent credits tax once repealed in earlier years. Reports show the 1907 code revived the law to threaten life insurance protections. County officials issue 600 new notices and will require debtor testimony to determine solvency. List of firms with taxes due includes Alford and Melver, Farmers Commission Co and others with varied amounts.
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Alabama
General Assembly
Callaghan
Alford & Melver
Baker, Lyons & Co
Bevill, Phillips Co
Carley & Co
Empire Loan Co
Farmers Commission Co
Winston Jones & Co
F. M. Ladd & Co
Mobile Loan Co
Magnolia Stove & Range Co
R. P. Pope
Touart & Quinn
B. T. Hardeman
Sulzberger Sons Co
Merchants oppose solvent credits tax in survey
Expressions From Merchants reports views from leaders including Charles Cunningham of Cunningham Hardware Co. He calls the tax an imposition on state people, noting wholesalers pay tax on goods and again when sold to retailers. He urges business groups to unite to seek relief and anticipates a popular movement to protest the solvent credit tax soon.
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Charles Cunningham
Cunningham Hardware Co
Business leader condemns tax as unjust burdens state buyers
A P Bush of T G Bush Grocery Co argues the tax is unfair and will strain business interests in Alabama. He warns enforcement would cripple expansion, raise hardship for citizens, and hurt the state’s future growth. He urges reason and condisiona before action.
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A. P. Bush
T. G. Bush Grocery Co
Alabama
Solvent credit tax criticized as unjust by Dreaper and Burns
The speakers decry the solvent credit tax as unfair noting risks in selling individuals on credit. They argue the tax adds loss when debtors fail to pay and increases costs in the sale process. The debate centers on the unjust nature of taxing solvency and licensure in such sales.
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Dreaper
Burns
Harris Voices Tax Stance on Solvent Credit
K. O. Harris warns that solvent credit tax would be a double tax and crippling, saying a $1.40 per $100 charge on six years of bills would ruin their books and questioning any account’s solvency.
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K. O. Harris
Partridge and Mickle Gro Cery Critique Credit Tax
The Partridge and Mickle Grocery Company condemns the solvent credit tax as an endless chain of taxation. They warn the ultimate burden falls on the consumer, with small dealers bearing the proportional share and the consumer paying the largest toll.
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Partridge & Mickle Grocery CO
Solvent Credit Tax Criticized by Shoe Merchant
J. J. Damrich denounces the solvent credit tax as unfair and impractical. He argues merchants are taxed on stock and licensing fees before payment, and cannot reliably determine solvency of creditors, making credit sales risky and burdensome.
Solvent credit tax criticized by shoe merchant
BE. H. Britton, a shoe merchant, argues the solvent credit tax is unjust and rushed. He says it taxes stock on January first and then credits later, noting that only a solvent creditor who pays benefits from the system.
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BE. H. Britton
Insolvent Debts Spark Merchant Outrage Over Credit Tax
Lichtbach of Lichtbach Bros. criticizes a solvent credit tax on uncollected debts. He questions how merchants can know if a debtor will honor obligations, noting even the most trustworthy may face misfortune and insolvency.
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Il Lichtbach
Lichtbach Bros
Merchants Object to Solvent Credit Tax in Mobile
Local merchants including G. Jacobson Clothing, J. Meyer & Co., J Gayfer & Co., and W H Monk Jr oppose the solvent credit tax. They argue it creates double or triple taxation, burdens cash and credit sales, and could force one third of Mobile merchants out of business unless the law is changed or the tax repealed.
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W. H. Monk, JR
Mobile
Busine
Emile Herpin Criticizes Tax Stance During Hard Times
Emile Herpin argues the tax is uncalled for and would cause hardship on the public. He warns enforcement could push some businesses to close.
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Emile Herpin
Tax Opposition Voices From Merchants and Public
H Haverman, manager for Walter Mitchell, calls a new tax measure double taxation and unjust, urging abolition. O T Manold condemns the solvent credit tax as an outrage and excess levy on merchants and consumers.
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H. Haverman
Walter Mitchell
Merchants Oppose Solvent Credit Tax Burden
R. N. Hudson argues enforcement of the solvent credit tax would ruin his business. He claims few customers can pay debts now and says merchants should not bear the tax as it would shift costs to consumers.
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R. N. Hudson
Mobile business leaders oppose solvent credit tax plan
J. H. Wienand argues Mobile business men cannot pay the six year solvent credit tax and calls the law a holdup. Norman H. Meyer contends the added burden is unbearable as solvency is uncertain and credit purchases risk unforeseen misfortune leaving owners insolvent.
Gabriel Jewelry Co Solvent Credit Tax Critique
The Gabriel Jewelry Co argues the solvent credit tax places an undue burden on merchants. They say it taxes money that is not certain, effectively creating double taxation on property.
Harris and Finch Oppose Solvent Credit Tax Push
Harris and Finch argue against a proposed solvent credit tax, saying merchants and the public already bear heavy tax burdens. They contend the tax would require payment on money not reliably collectible and is unjust.
Albert D Blot? Tax concerns voiced by Bloch merchants
Albert D. Bloch argues that merchants and the public bear tax burdens and demand proper payment of taxes on money received. He emphasizes fairness and adequate tax collection.
Albert D Bloch on credit solvency and tax fairness
In the furniture business a fear many of our credits are not collectible. It is impossible to tell whether the purchaser will act in good faith. Even if it were possible to declare all credits solvent ones, the law taxing same is unjust on the whole.
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J. J. Damrich
Albert D. Bloch
Feas
S. Zimmern
Hickey & Lyons
Fuller Bros
John M. Miolon
Nelson & Bailey
A. M. Bright
A. D. Davis
Merchants Decry Law as Unjust Tax Burden
Eugene Thoss Jr voices protest that a new law punishes merchants with taxes on credit accounts and stock licenses. He argues small accounts are often uncollectible and the tax adds unfair costs to business operations.
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Eugene Thoss, JR
Merchants oppose solvent credit tax in Mobile
Gus Beiple argues that enforcing the solvent credit tax in Mobile will drive small merchants out of business. He calls the tax to offer credit a burden beyond the license tax already paid.
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Gus Beiple
Mobile
Walker Furniture Co Applauds Solvent Credits Tax
The Walker Furniture Co praises The Item for endorsing a solvent credits tax, saying the sentiment aligns with theirs and warning that rejecting it would ruin many Mobile merchants reliant on credit.
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Walker Furniture CO
Mobile
Crowley and Marshall Urge Repeal of Tax Law
The law is deemed too drastic and capable of irreparable injury. They argue it should be repealed as taxation already burdens business and harms the community's vitality.
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Crowley & Marshall
Merchants Protest Solvent Credits Tax
Statements from S Zimmern Hickey & Lyons Fuller Bros and John M Miolon criticize the solvent credits tax. They urge repeal, argue the measure harms merchants and business, and claim excessive or misapplied taxation.
New Hudson Arrives In Mobile At Mobile Auto Company
The 1915 Hudson light six phaeton and six-40 roadster arrive from Detroit and display at 301 Dauphin corner of Jackson. Aimed for large demand, price drops to 1500 f o b Detroit, with six-54 to follow. showroom hours run until 9, sales team includes Hartwell Hodges Barnes and Ross Jr.
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Mobile
Tne
Mobile Auto Company
Dauphin
Jackson Street
Detroit
Mich
Biloxi
Pensacola
Guy J. Hartwell
Phaeton
chas+ sia
Charles Hodges
George B. Barnes
William Ross, Jr
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Spring Hill
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Bell Phone
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Masonic Temple
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Crichton Post Office
Cross Railroad
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Business Personals
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Mobile Book Binding Company
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My Place
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Jens A. Jenson
Route 2
Grand Bay
Ala
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Kaver
Hamilton
Jacobson’s
Alex Strouse
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Harry Hawkshead
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Mia
Marsena Parker
Rickerby
First South
W. S
Bickley Furniture Company
Charles W. Ley
C. W. Ley
GOV
G. Jacobson Clothing Company
J.J. Meyer & CO
T. Manold
J. H. Wienand
Norman H. Meyer
L. H. Meyer & Sons
Harris & Finch
Udson
Charles Amos
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Madison Street
City Hospital
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Agent van Antwerp Bldg
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