40 Year-Old Suit Over Cotton Tax Sparks Refund Hope
Memphis man’s case from 40 years ago could trigger nearly 99 million dollars in cotton tax refunds to Southerners. Farrington vs Saunders went to the Supreme Court. eight justices heard the case with four for and four against. If the act’s constitutionality is reexamined and overturned, a new decision and possible appropriation may follow, echoing past land tax restitutions.
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Tenn
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Saunders
Supreme Court
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United States Supreme Court
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Indianapolis Man Dies While Jury Signs Verdict in $22,000 suit
John B. Redwine founder of Redwine Brewster Agency dies at Indiana Home Hospital while a Hartford Life Insurance Company case against Missouri State Life and Hartford is being trialed. Jury had spent days in his room hearing his testimony. verdict reportedly hovered around $22,000 to $40,000 range.
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Redwine Brewster Agency
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Redwine
Indiana Home Hospital
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Bis Company
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Missouri State Life Insurance Company
Indiana
Hartford
Redwine- Brewster
This Boy Born Without Arms Writes With Toes
Elleboro Fingerville North Carolina bornMitchel County twenty three years ago differs from other youths by lacking arms. A foot stub two inches long with two toes holds a pencil. a left side band with two fingers is three and a half inches. A photograph shows him writing his name and address with toes. the writing is bold and legible.
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Fencmela
Ellewhoro
N. C
Normey Tipton
Fingerville
8. C
Mitchel County
Mobilization Orders For National Guard Across States
Washington reports near 100000 personnel mobilized to federal service by presidential order. The Shah Trot unit compiles 12 companies and several detachments under Toledo captaincies with detailed rosters. Separate naval order directs ships to sea to protect American lives as tensions rise with Mexico over General Pershing's expeditionary force.
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Washington
Nalena Civerd
Detriot
Columbia
Tito
Witton
Jean Horder
Biter
Horder
Fantey
Stenal Ears
Toledo
Olle
Thy Wenthiy
Monster Preparedness Parade Promises Largest Display Yet
A vast parade in the Michigan region will feature 28 000 men from diverse crafts and unions. Willysverland Company and other factories will showcase decorations and formations. Regular troops and ship crews join in a national display promoting American equality, with Woodmen of America sending thousands and fraternal orders arranging wide participation despite political tensions. City officials expect a holiday atmosphere with enhanced transit and special services.
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Ile | Lidia Michigan
Toledo
Willysverland Company
Caired
Healy
Buledo
Essex
Apa
Hess
Amerie
Ohio
Perticipate
Trafic
Sunday School Parade Draws 22 000 In City Streets
A Sunday School parade drew about 22 000 participants filling Cowl town streets Sunday afternoon. The event mixed diverse denominations and creeds, uniting in a shared demonstration of faith and community spirit in a long standing tradition.
Put-In-Bay Opening Draws Big Holiday Crowd
Sandusky reports the summer season kick off at Put-In-Bay with visitors from Cleveland and Detroit expected to swell crowds Sunday. A steamer Arrow will bring a large party to the island resort for a smooth night ride and celebrations.
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Sandusiky
Taiyuan
Pata Bay
Cleveland
Detroit
Steenier Arrow
Yey
Island Resort
Colt Kicks and Kills Farmer Near Van Wert
A farmer named Charles Beeker, 62, was fatally attacked in a pasture west of Van Wert. The assailant, described as a stout man, reportedly kicked Beeker after an attempt to drive livestock, with Beeker succumbing to his injuries at the scene. Police are investigating the incident and seeking information.
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van Wert
Charles Beeker
City
Wil
Beeker
Pastors Form Organization In Wood County Churches
A new group named Wood County Churches of Christ was formed by local pastors. Officers include president DP WL Miller Wes ton, vice president George W. Schroeder, and secretary Randolph. Members plan joint activities and community outreach through the coalition.
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Bowling Green
Wood County
Chutches of
Christ Bye
Sicorganvartin Thetrottimy Dines Wool Prewitt, Tewling Gre
Opens First Playground at Central School Lawn
An elaborate program will be given on the lawn of Central School this Saturday July 2 marking the formal opening of the first city playground for the children of the area. The event starts with activities for all ages and promises a day of community celebration.
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Kenton
Cotton Crop Not At Best This Year
The cotton crop is reported not as good as last year due to late planting. Local growers note reduced yields and rough growing conditions, affecting harvest expectations statewide.
Arctic Coal Riches Seen on Spitzbergen Island
Surveyors estimate nearly four billion tons of coal in sight on Spitzbergen Island. A Swedish corporation has been formed to mine it and ship the coal to Sweden or possibly to Germany.
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Spitzbergen
Sweden
Germany
Wilson issues executive order standardizing flag sizes
President Wilson promulgates standards for the American flag in federal government use. The order sets 66 sizes and 12 standard proportions, defining a flag design that is one and nine tenths times as long as wide with a blue field spanning seven stripes. It also fixes star positions and sizes across the flags.
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Washington
Wilson
Grayling inspection highlights agricultural resources and memorial tablet
New York Central officials examined Crawford county Farmlands and Hinson state military reservation near Grayling Michigan to study agricultural potential. A Carnegie grant funded managers, a $1000 investment funded a home purchase, and a large tablet will honor J T Spalding of the University of Michigan at dedication ceremonies tomorrow.
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Grayling, Mich
New York Central Lines
Crawford County
Hinson State Military Reservation
Grayling
Mosin
Mipli
Velie Waa
Carnegie Unva For
Meddle
Hyer
Carn Gli
Heeself
Mosua
Ati
Findlay Plans Armory Bond for Two Military Groups
Findlay leaders propose a $3,000 bond issue to buy land for an armory site as two military organizations form. Co B and a mounted company are being organized under new law, with the site valued to support an $80,000 armory constitution. A drum band is forming and the regimental band from Van Wert may visit soon.
A Kidney Remedy Testimonial For DownS Kidney Pills
A farmer in Ohio testifies to kidney troubles and back pain. He credits Down's Kidney Pills and Down's Kidney Oil with curing his condition and reports no relapse two years later. Foster Milburn Co promotes the remedies with the name Mr Ford endorsing them publicly.
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Main St. Wauseon
Ohio
Mr. Ford Ward
Mr. Ford
Fosters
Bill to shield military secrets in patent status
Washington bill passed by the house provides that no patent application owned by the government and certified as important to armament or defense shall be deemed abandoned. The measure allows the federal government to hold such applications in patentable status for national security purposes.
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Washington
House
United States
Toledo Boy Shot While Hunting Near Tiffin
A Toledo boy named Howard M. Bork was shot in the back while hunting near Tiffin. He sustained a bullet wound and was carried from the scene by companions. An accident investigator reported the incident occurred while pursuing game and led to urgent medical attention for the wounded youth.
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Toledo
Tiffin
Howard M. Bork
Dent
Rene
Wanted Good Girl for General Housework Toledo Ad
Wanted good girl for general housework no washing good wages. Wm Broer contact 413 Summit St or 2665 Parkwood Ave Toledo Ohio.
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Broer
Summit St
Parkwood Ave
Toledo
Ohio
Housekeeper Wanted by Middle-Aged Woman in Toledo
Inquire of F. Gallaher at 320 Superior St for housekeeping position. Toledo Ohio.
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Superior St
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Velie Co
Huron St
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