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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
C. o. P. WILL ENTER
 FLORIDA PRIMARIES
State Likely To Be Fought For
 Next Election
(By Associated Press,) ]

MIAMI, Fla, Nov. 6.-Republicans will have an official standing in future primaries in Florida, it is said here by John Scott, former member of the repub- lican executive committee. MT. Scott calls attention to the state law that 30 per cent of the votes cast entities par ty to primary privilges and asserts that at least this percentage was cast in the presidential election. He believes the republican gains shown throughout the state will cause Florida to be fought for by more than one party by the next election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 6.-Sen- ator Robert NJ. La Toilette had accum- ulated lead, of nearly 100000 votes over President Coolidge when the final unofficial election tabulation was made.
 Following closely on the heels of the senior Wisconsin senator, Governor J.. J. Blaine was leading Martin l.. Lueck by approximately S0,000 and the entire republican state ticket was also re- elected by approximately the same fig llro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Montana

HELENA, Mont, Nov. Ex-Governor Joseph M. Dixon, republican, today conceded the election of J. E. Brick son, his democratic opponent, in the' gubernatorial race on unofficial re- turns from 1,1S4 of the 1,533 precincts giving Erickson a plurality of more than 14OOO. The count in the presi- dential race gives Coolidge 63,666; La Toilette 48,O53; Davis 28,4S8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
BROOKHART RACE TO BE CONTESTED
(Continued from Page One)

hart headquarters for the sharp re- duction of the Steck majority was that when election boards considered their counties complete they had not taken into account all the remote precincts which they obtained late yesterday or early today.
 The complete unofficial total on the presidential contest gave President Cool idge lead over Senator La Toilette, who ran second, of 256,O61. The to- tals were: Coolidge, 515, 159; La Fol lette, 259, TAP; Davis, 156,54S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Tennessee

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 6.-Belated returns today failed to change earlier indications of democratic majorities ranging from 10000 to 30,0O0 in Ten nessee with John w. Davis and Cover nor Austin Peay, successful candidate for reelection leading the ticket. Tab ulation of returns from approximately 1 800 of the 2,169 precincts in the state gave Davis 147,308 votes, President Coolidge 116,637, and Senator La Fol lette 9,73O. Governor Peay had a total of 145,73O and T. F. Peck, his republican. opponent, 107 ,S44.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Indiand

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. G. (By Associated Press. s.)-President Coolidge was accorded the greatest plu- rality ever given any candidate in Indiana at the polls Tuesday. With PIP precincts still missing, Coolidge had a lead over John W. Davis of 195,- 464, which exceeded the record break ing plurality given President Harding in 1920 of 185,0O6. The vote when 3,140 of the states 3,41S precincts had been tabulated gave: Coolidge 647,939; Davis 452,475; La Toilette 59,56S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, N. D., Nov. G. (By Associated Press. .)-Practically ev- cry return which reached here laSt night from Tuesdays balloting served to accentuate the victory won in South Dakota by President Coolidge and the entire republican congressional and state tickets.
 When tabulation ceased 1,60Q pre- cincts of 1888 in the state had reported on president. They gave Coolidge 92,- 667; La Toilette 65,1S0 and Davis 24,- 577.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Michigan

DETROIT, Nov. 6.-Michigan's lone democratic congressman, Robert Clancy, of the First district was tight in the republican avalanche that struck Mich igan and the nation Tuesday. In his seat in the new congress will be John B. Sosnowski, whose election gives this state a solid republican representation in the lower house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

crat Guy D. Golf, republican, succeed ing to seat now held by Davis Elkins, republican.
 Wisconsin: Robert M. La Toilette, republican; Irvine l.. Lenroot, repub- lican.
 Wyoming: John B. Kendrick, demo- crat Frances D. Warren, republican. House
 Alabama, 10 democrats; Arizona, l democrat: Arkansas, democrats; Cali fornia, 2 democrats, republicans {;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. G. S. Brookes Fletcher, Marion, one of the four new congressman elected in the Ohio, delegation, is a former newspa- per publisher, having owned the Marion Tribune until its consolidation a year ago with the Marion Star. The Trib- une has since suspended publication. This is the first time he has ever tried for public office. He was elected on the democratic ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
IdahO

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 6.-Idaho will give President Coolidge a plurality of between seventeen and eighteen thous- and votes over his nearest opponent, Senator La Toilette, returns from all but a few precincts showed today, Gov ernor Moore was reelected over the progressive, H. F. Samuels, by plu- rality of 5000 with Freehafer, demo- crat, a poor third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
PennsuLUania

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6.-Presi- dent Coolidge's plurality in Pennsyl- vania continued to mount upward as additional returns from Tuesdays cleo tion were received tonight and with 243 of the states S,169 districts still to be heard from it was rapidly approaching the million mark. Figures from the 1926 districts heard from gave the President lead of 971 ,369 over John W. Davis, who led Senator La Toilette by 12O,OOS votes. The totals in these districts were: Coolidge, 1858, 703 l; Davis, 3S7, ,334; La Toilette, 267 ,326.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 6.-Late returns increased President Coolidge's majority for the presidency in Ore gon at Tuesdays election. With 1,466 precincts out of 1,760 tabulated the figures were Coolidge 121 ,575; Davis 57 ,3O3; La Toilette 5S,003.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 6.-With 65. .OOO votes of an estimated total vote of not to exceed 75,O00 in Tuesdays election, in Wyoming accounted for by returns tabulated at noon today, Fran cis E. Warren, republican, was lead ing Robert R. Rose, democrat, for the United States senate by 4,732 and Charles E. Winter, republican, was leading Theodore G. Wanerus, demo- crat, for representative in congress, by, 1O,83L The presidential vote stood : Coolidge 36,7S9; Davis 11,965; La Fol lette/ 21 .9S1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
BELIEVES KHAN ENEMY
Knights of Columbus Head Victim of
 E0uI Play

Foul Play
 WHITFIELD, N. H., Nov. 6.-Un- able to explain peculiar circumstances surrounding the death of James Travis, past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus council here, whose body was found in a mill pond yesterday, the po- lice tonight were awaiting the report of an autopsy held today by the state pathologist, Dr. H. N. Kingsford of Hanover.
 Travis dropped from sight mysterious ly early Wednesday morning after he had entered his own door yard. After daylight came his body was found in the mill pond, resting on two logs, 75 feet from the shore and slightly under the surface of the water.
 Authorities were investigating re- ports that Travis had been one of a party which destroyed a fiery cross here recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Massachusetts

BOSTON, Nov. GA proposal for a state prohibition enforcement. act was approved in a referendum Tuesday the vote being: Yes 454, ,19S; no, 449, ,951. This referendum which has been de- scribed as the Baby Volstead act" was rejected at a previous election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 6.-(By As sociated Press. )-Returns from SASS precincts out of 3,607 in Minnesota give for United States senator: Schall, republican, 375,551 Johnson, farmer labor, 365, ,49S; Farrell, democrat, 5O,- O99.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA ITY, Okla, Nov. G. A re-check made on the total vote in several counties by election officials in the First congressional district late today revealed the closest race in the history of Oklahoma in which Wayne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
Washington

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 6.-Repre- sentative Sam B. Hill, democrat, seek ing reelection had lead of 1,143 over J. Edward Ferguson, republican, when returns had been compiled today from all but 39 of the 516 precincts in the Fifth Spokane congressional district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

cabinet question. He has conferred with practically. every member since the election, each calling, however merely to offer congratulations. No changes in the present membership are anticipated before March 4, although some have indicated privately they would like to retire to private life for personal reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
PROBE KHAN FIRE
Officials Certain Blaze Was of Incen'
 diary Origin

diary Origin
 FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. G. Confident that the blaze which early to- day ,ravaged the Ku Klux Nlan audi torium was the result of a carefully laid and thoroughly executed incendiary plot, local klan leaders, police and the fire marshal's office were busily seek ing the identity of the fire bugs all day but had made slight progress in the in- vestigation tonight.
 Meanwhile the klan proceeded with out delay to take preliminary steps for recreation of it's klavern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

Mrs. May Day Stander-Funeral services for Mrs. May Day Stander, 24. who died Wednesday at a local infirmary, will he held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence of her mother 609 Nineteenth street, north. Burial will follow in Forest[ Hill cemetery with Johns in chargeJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
25 HURT IN BLAST

NEW YORK, Nov. 6-Twenty-five persons were injured and atwo-story building brick building occupied by the U-Glu company at Long Island City was wrecked today when a mixing tank exnlnded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

q, w. WiIIiams-Funeral services for C.. w. Williams, who died Tuesday at the residence of his son, P. G. Williams. 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence. Burial followed in Forest Hill cemetery with Brown in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

afternoon afts gr at the residence. 1S2S Thirty third street. north. She is survived oy two brothers, George Zimmer and Will Zimmer of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs T. S. Chancles and Mrs. Tlllle Guin. Funeral services will De an nounced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

Daniel ". Chapman-Funeral services for Daniel w. Chapman, 2S, who died Thursday at the residence of his par ents, at South Acton. will be held at II o'clock Friday morning from the residence with Rev. Guthrie officiating Burial will follow in the Acton ceme- tery with Bell of Fairfield in charge. He Is survived by his widow, his par ents and three brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

Nellie Hugh COckran-The body of Miss Nellie Hugh Cochran, who died Thurs day at the residence of her father, Wade F. Cochran, 136 Farrell avenue
 Fairfield. will be sent to Leesburg Fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

Mrs. Annie Ethel Leigeber-Funeral serv- vices for Mrs. Annie Ethel Leigeber. 24. who died Wednesday at local in firmary, will be held at 2:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon. from the residence. 2508 Thrty-third avenue, north. Burial will follow in Elmwood. Carl Leigeber a daughter. Alice Leigeber; a son. Carl Leigeber, Jr., and her parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Leigeber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

for Mrs Amanda IT. Maske, 66, who died at o'clock, Thursday afternoon, at the residence in Irondale. Ala, will be held at Q o'clock Saturday morning from the Irondale Methodist church.
 Burial will follow in the New Hope cemetery with Vice in charge. She is survived by a son. George E. Maske ; three daughter4 Mrs Louie k. Rhudy, Mrs: Mrs.: Frank Hall and Miss Victoria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07

Miss Ruth Jenltins-The body of Miss Is Ruth Jenkins, 21. who died Th1rsaay Ea at local infirmary, was sent 10 Green i vile, $. C., Thursday night Dy EchoiS and Angwin for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-07
DEATHS

l.. c. Montgomery-L. c. Montgomery. 2i' died Thursday afternoon at the rSsi dence, 52 Church street, Ensley' Fu neral services will be announced later by Echols and Angwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-13

Dr. A. w. Plummer of Lisbon, the
next speaker, pointed out that the
single tax proposes to collect by taAa =
ton the annual rental value of land,
or at least 50 much Thereof as neceS-
sary to pay governmental expenses,
and to abolish other forms OF taAa-
ton.
Its justice depends on two propo-
SitionS: First, that the equal right
of all men To the use OF the earth
requires that those who occupy the
places that are wort IN anything shall
pay the annual rent on value TO the
community; second. that the annual
rent or value of land is due prinCi-
pally to public services. therefore
this rent or value should be taken
to pay the expense of these services.
This tax upon the rental value of
land is not shifted: therefore each
taxpayer knows the amount of his
contribution to the public revenue.
NO one pays any tax except for
value received. This tax is certain,
is easily assessed and cheaplN col
lectcd. lis tendency would be TO
lessen government expenditure. AS
valuable land. now unutilized. would
be brought into use, and SO less
roads, streets. sidewalks. sewers, wa
ter pipes, lights. etc, need be main
tanned.
AS the tax is not increased by
reason of use or improvement OF
land. it constitutes no discourage
ment to industry. With the aholi-
ton of taxes upon production prices
of merchandise would be lower.
"All whose interests as producers
exceed their interests as landowners
would gain by the change: and even
the majority of the latter would not
lose. since their energy. now used
unproduCtivcly turned into produC-
tive fields. would Yield at least as
great reward.
public utilities would be taxed on
their franchise value, ie., their mo-
nopoly privilege: the value of this
franchise being determined by the
income in excess of a fair return on
the value of the Plant.
"Approach to the single tax should
be 10y the gradual reduction of other
taxes and the gradual increase Of
the tax on the rental value of land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-13

A. W. Piummer of Lisbon Falls gave
an explanation of the single tax.
Officers Elected
Hon. Clement S. Stetson of Greene,
chairman of the board of State as
SCISSORS. yesterday was again elected
president Of the Maine Tax Asses
sors' Association and George w.
Norton of PASSPORT was reelected
secretary. Other officers chosen
were: Vice President. Samuel s.
Kurdish of Brunswick: executive
committee. Messrs. Stetson, Norton
and Kurdish. Ernest Hardy OF West
brook, G. w. Q. Perham of Wood
stock, and Fred Wilkins of Wilton.
The status of state-aid bridge work
was outlined TO the assessors by
LlewelIyn y. Edwards. bridge engi-
neer of the state highway depart
ment, who spoke OF the need of more
state funds, before new projects can
be taken on.
Resolution Adopted
The assessors adopted the follow
ing resolution on the death of Hon
Wilbur F. Dresser, member of the
beard OF state assessors:
IN the death of Hon. Wilbur F.
Dresser a member Of the board of
state assessors. whose knowledge OF
property values and whose unswerv-
ing integrity in transacting the BUSH
ness for the state, made him inralu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-13

the taxes were assessed or they
would plan to have their cars out
the state on the day OF tax assess
ment.
WAYS and means were considered
to get around these difficulties ana
in 1919 a law was enacted IN New
Hampshire which was an arbitrary
substitute for the property tax on
autos. In law it is justified as a IL
cense fee. just as the State charges
registration fee against cars. :.
This motor vehicle permit fee, as II
is called, requires that no resident
car owner can get his auto registered
at the state house until he shows n
certificate proving that ne has palu
in the town where he lives, permit
fee. This permit fee which is palu
to the town clerks IS based on the
manufacturers list price for the
wear the car was manufactured. Inc
owner of the car pays each year "a
mills on each dollar of the maker 5
price. or $a4 on each $1,000. That
figure was arrived at as the averaSe
rate of taxes in New Hampshire.
Thus. this system was substituted
for the property tax law on automo-
bileS.
In the case Of used cars, the rates
are graduated down from "a mills on
dollar. The second year the rate
is II mills; the third year. Is mills:
the fourth year, seven mills; and the
NTH year. five mills. The five mill
tax is the lowest for which provision
is made.
When the owner sells his car after
he has paid this fee. The purchaser
of the car must also pay a fee. How
ever. If the owner turns his old car
in towards a new one. he is allowed
credit on the amount he paid on his
old car, but in case the new car cost
less than the old one was worth no
rebate is returned to the owner.
The auto dealer does not have to
pay this permit fee. He is allowed
the privilege of registering his autos
at wholesale, but he has to pay a
property tax on the average amount
of cars he keeps as stock in trade.
Mr.. Hale was accorded a rising
vote of thanks by the members of the
association for his clear and interest
ing explanation of these features of
the taxation system of the neiShbor-
ing state of New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-13

ment, that such tax should be levied
by direct authority of the state and.
naturally, through the Board OF
State Assessors. who should have au-
thority to compel a statement, under
oath, from any corporation, or indi-
yidual, as to the amount of intangi-
bles held and the income therefrom.
Under this method there seems to
be no reason why a tax on intangi-
bIes could not be collected as effec-
lively as is the Federal income tax.
Our Federation committee has
given careful consideration to the
question as TO the use or distribu-
ton of the proceeds of such tax as
we are discussing. 1t seems clear TO
US that the greatest benefit to the
people of the entire state would be
derived from turning such proceeds
directly into the state treasury to be
applied 10 the reduction of the state
tax now assessed upon all towns and
cities. This would result, we believe,
in affording at least some measure
OF relief TO our rural towns, in many
of which almost the entire tax bur
den is borne by farm property"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-13

children, 1900; IN Prison and Reforr.
tories and State schools, sSS. ia
minded. SIS: blind, IS; State paup.,.
SEQ.
This constitutes family n,
mean proportions and problems ,,H
dent to 1t are constantly being brnnsI'
to the Governors Office. During ~
terms l have visited every Stat
stitution. some OF them several lin.
so that ! know, their needs and ~
Roads and Bridges
The State road program has \.
carried along successfully during n.
past four years. When / first car
into Office l thought that gravel rosa,
could be constructed for mosss,
amount per mile. but experience H.
shown me that such is not the c,s'
We do not hear as much today fra,
the advocates of gravel roads as fo,,.
erly for they. like myself. have Cow, !
to realize that such roads are no, !,
expensive to build, and are expense,
to maintain.
As TO bridges the situation Is A,
couraging. There are many bridges I.
Maine actually unsafe for travel a..
when ono realizes this he hcsi,ates :.
use them. The Bath bridge appar.,.
/ ~ is to I've one OF the great issues :,
the coming Legislature. Around m,
will center many contests that A..
entirely irrelevant to it and ann,
emily upon II will hinge the passs,.
OF many appropriations and bills. M.
bridge should be considered en,ir,,,
upon its own merits.
The people of Maine will not .r,,,
their money to build a bridge for N
sole purpose of benefltinE the CITY =,
Bath. or town of Woolwich. nor ~
the purpose of enriching any par,ir,
lar bridge contractors. Right thin
ing citizens of those communities mi
~ understand this and realize that N.
bridge is a state, not a local affair /,
fact a number of public spirited Rs.
citizens believe the bridge would 10
Diet riment to their city. They MAJ
that the stopping of the ferries Won
allow the river To freeze and Bs,bs
chief asset, an all-ycar- round ono,
harbor. would hc no more.
The 1925 Legislature in my onin,,,
will not commit the state to the Krs.
ncbec bridge until il knows how mprA
1t will cost aud where il is to te buD,
The whole subject should he Sur,e,,d
by q careful and impastial hoard and
the facts presented To the people. Nbo
then will act intelliscntly. | ha,s
advocated thus course and in 100,
would have approved n lihcral ANN.
priatiou. But no" said certain N,
pie. 1T must he jammCd through TO-
gardicSS OF cost or nNthiug else"
If there is any merit IN the Ecms
bee Bridge, the facts Will bear thc,
own weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-13
Maine Tax Assessors Convention
CONTINUED from Page ons)

Guilty in proving the settlement, or
lack of settlement, and when there Is
no proof, the town furnishing the alo
must stand the expense.
The responsibility for the care and
support of paupers in unorga nlZed
places rests upon the Overseers or
the Poor of the oldest adjoining town,
or the nearest town when there Is
none adjoining. Towns furnishing
such relief may recover from the
town of settlement. if any. and from
the State when such persons have no
settlement There is oae exception to
this Plantations having a population
of two hundred or more. and valua-
ton of at least S100.00000 are required
to support their paupers just as towns
do, and the liability does not rest
upon the State. There is also pro-
vision that paupers in plantations
having a population OF more than
two hundred and State valuation OF
$40. O0O. 900 shall be under the care OF
the assessors of such plantations. but
this applies only 10 paupers having
settlement in some town. 1t does not
include State paupers.
The law provides that claims tor
support of State paupers shall be al
lowed to such amount as the Cover
nor and Council adjudge to have been
necessarily expended. and it is al
ways best for the Overseers of the
Poor to give immediate notice In
Gases where they think the liability
tests upon the State. When a notice
of this kind is received, a blank for
taking the affidavit. with instructions
is forwarded to the Overseers. and
upon receipt of the affidavit the
Overseers are notified if any further
information is necessary. or II the
affidavit shows that the person re-
lieved is a town pauper and not
State pauper Claims should be pre-
scented as soon as practicable after
the close of each regular quarter. and
should include all bills contracted
during that quarter.
In the support Of State paupers
as we'll as town paupers. the eX-
lenses should of course he kept as
low as is consistent with the furnish
ing of the necessary relief We have
list which gives the necessary va
riety Of foodstuifs for. use in most
cases. and at the same time provides
the maximum amount of nutrition at
the minimum cost. Quite saving
can be made by using this list.
IN closing. I want no mention the
importance of requiring the paupers
to do everything possible to support
! themselves. | think it is generally
admitted that after a person has had
, help as a pauper. he is likely to make
! but little effort to take care Of him
self. He soon finds out that being
helped at the public expense is an
easy way to get along. and while he
might hesitate about calling for help
! the first time. lie is more willing to
! CaH the second time