One County Able to Pay All Debts, Says Alabama Official
Omery Alabama October board member Cody reports the county can meet current obligations by January 1 as tax collections begin. He notes past overdrafts of up to 50 000 and says roads repairs and courthouse work used funds. He cites 275 000 tax revenue this year and anticipates 325 000 to 350 000 to cover current debts with time to pay others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omery
Ala
C Ody
Cody
Board of Revenue
Chief Judge Selected as Republican Candidate in New York
Monroe New York joins a statewide selection as the Republican party names its regular candidate for chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals. The chosen figure is set to face opposition in the upcoming statewide contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
N. Y
Republican Party
Court of Appeals
State of New York
Hale Tax Assessments Quietly Record Hale County Totals
The Hale county tax abstracts show real estate value at 2 448 185 and personal property at 1 809 464 for the past year. Added back taxes total 122 245. State taxes amount to 27 673 and county taxes to 28 303.
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Greensboro
Ala
Hale County
State of
Alabama
Bride’s Head Knot After Marriage Described as Doorknob
A short note explains that soon after marriage a brides head can develop a knot at the back resembling a doorknob. It outlines a common post wedding hair knot issue observed in some brides and suggests possible upkeep.
County finances improve amid deficit questions
Officials stated county finances looked best in years and disputed a reported deficit as unwarranted, noting the positive condition and urging review of the numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Senate faces deep concern over administration bill progress
The article notes growing alarm among President Wilson and Senate supporters as four banking committee members push to speed action while other Democrats resist. Plans to discharge the committee or hold a caucus are discussed, with fears of delayed action until after tariff votes and divisions over provisions. Bankers from the South and Midwest testify, urging amendments to make the currency bill clearer and more usable for country banks.
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Ington
Senate
Wilson
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Owen
Pomerene
Hollis
Shafroth
White House
Hitchcock
O'Gorman
Reed
Senate Committee
Friends
Washington
South
Middle West
Edwin McMorries
Meridian
Miss
W. F. McCaleb
San Antonio
Tex
McCaleb
Texas Bankers’ Association
Chicago Conference of Bankers
Texas Bankers
Congress
United States
Judges Face Clashes Over Contempt and Habeas in Seattle
Superior Judge Humphries seeks hard labor for defiers in his court while Judge Everett Smith prepares habeas corpus releases for contempt prisoners. Dispute over jurisdiction and state authority colors the morning as Mrs. Ella Frice appears on Humphries calendar amid broader legal maneuvering in the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Humphries
Everett Smith
Superior Court
Princeton Grid Tea Work On Muddy Field
Princeton coaches conducted 45 minutes of hard scrimmage on a muddy field despite rain. Captain Baker remains sidelined with a knee injury though recovered, trainer Fitzpatrick recommending rest. Hey Niger rejoined scrimmage after three days on the sick list. An authority notes that important people dress quietly, though lack of shirt buttons can spur a riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Princeton N. J
Baker
Fitzpatrick
Heyniger
Resinol Heals Severe Skin Itching and Eruptions
Brooklyn resident Adolph Schoen describes severe itching on arms and body for three weeks. He tried various remedies before using Resinol Soap and Ointment, which gave relief and led to a complete cure within a month. Signed November 1 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Adolph Schoen
Shepherd Ave
Canada Seeks Uniform Road Laws With United States
Canada plans to work with the United States to develop uniform road laws. A. W. Campbell announced at the American Roads Congress in Detroit that Canada would push for a joint committee with the American Highway Association and American Bar Association to devise harmonized road statutes. He cited forty differing provincial laws as a hindrance to road work. Delegates heard papers from highway officials and road groups as the American Highway Association prepared for its annual officers vote.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Canada
United States
Borden
American Roads Congress
A. W. Campbell
Campbell
American Highway Association
American Bar Association
Mr.Campbell
Good Roads
John C. N. Carlisle
New York Commission On Highways
J. M. Lowe
Missouri
National Old Trails’ Association
N. P. Hull
Michigan
National Grange
Fire protection meeting eyed for Chicago conference
Clarence B Edwards of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad represents the line at a Chicago conference October 7 and 8 to form a railway fire protection association. Eight addresses are listed on the program including topics on railroad fires spark hazards handling explosives and locomotive fire extinguishing uses.
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Clarence B. Edwards
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Chicago
Hotel Sherman
Edwards
Charles N
Rambi
Mutual Fire and Inland Insurance Company
A. D. Brooks
Illinois Central
B. W. Dunn
Bureau of Explosives
Dunlop
Canadian Pacific
Anson Murphy
Alabama
Great Southern
B.S. Mace
Baltimore and Ohio
Rock Island
C. M. Levy
Western Pacific
Preserved Velvet Plants Go On Display In City Window
The Toggery on Dauphin Street displays preserved velvet ferns and sprays from Chicago's Botanical Decorating Company. The technique treats real leaves to retain precise detail and then embosses them with velvet for durable, lifelike decorative plants. The display attracts much attention from shoppers and passersby.
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Toggery
Dauphin Street
Botanical
Police Court Discharges and Fines Reported
W Priester a white taxicab driver was discharged after arraignment for noisily soliciting customers. W H Hill charged with violating the milk ordinance was discharged. Blake fined 5 or ten days for frivolous prosecution. Will Dixon fined 2.50 or five days for improper dress. Sadie Royal fined 10 dollars and costs or ten days and three months to leave town. Jose A Fereau a sailor was discharged in the recorder's court after arrest on John F Holley's complaint.
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W. Priester
John Lincoln
Edington Thurssday
Blake
Will Dixon
Malone
Recorder’s Court
Sadie Royal
Ore
Jose A. Fereau
Cerro Largo
John F. Holley
Lischag
Holly Seid
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