Georgia Legislature Opens Summer Session With New Members
In Atlanta the Georgia general assembly convened at 10 am with Senate President West and Speaker Slaton presiding. Five new House members James Taylor T P Ramsey Eschell Graham W H Bradshaw and S A Way were sworn in, and Governor Terrell delivered a message urging tax reform educational expansion and stronger public integrity. The Senate met 55 minutes with eight new bills and two resolutions. several lawmakers were reported ill.
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Herald
Atlanta
Georgia General Assembly
W. S. West
Senate
John M. Slaton
House
James Taylor
Sumter County
J. H. Lumpkin
T. P. Ramsey
Murray County
Knox Ramsey
Eschell Graham
Telfair County
D. ©. McLennon
W. H. Bradshaw
Ware County
James M. Spence
Florida
S. A. Way
Pulaski County
General Assembly
J.B. Ware
Thirtyseventh
Dodkiseer Kreese Green
Turnerville
McHenry
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Steed
Conference Agrees On Pure Food Bill In Washington
Washington June 27 The Pure Food bill was agreed upon in conference and a report is being drafted. The immigration bill remains in conference until next session unless adjournment is delayed. The House passed the Panama Canal lock bill today and awaits the President's signature to become law.
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Washington, D. C
House
Panama
Death of Uriah Lockett Foreman at Albany
Uriah F. Lockett 83 foreman at Bacon Equipment Co machine shops died suddenly and alone about 10 pm in the rear of the First National Bank building Albany. He was seen at Sans Souci restaurant 9:30 pm last night and left abruptly. An inquest found death from natural causes with no violence. his body found next morning near a lemon box. He leaves wife and two daughters who are away visiting relatives and will reach Albany tonight. He had lived in Albany seven to eight years and previously worked for A. & N. railway. The remains will go to Cordele for interment tomorrow.
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Bacon Equipment Co
First National Bank
Broad Street
Lockett
Sans Souci
Dan Brosnan
W. L. Davis
Mr. Lockett
W.J. Wilder & Son
Wilder & Son
de Graffenried
Albany
A. & N. Railway
Cordele
Georgia State Fair invitation endorsed by House
The House adopted a joint resolution urging W I Bryan to attend the Georgia State Fair next October. The invitation had been extended by the State Fair Association and accepted in principle.
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House
W. J. Bryan
State Fair Association
Farmer Kills Widow Then Tries Suicide Near Roswell
John Alexander Grimes, 22, shot and killed Evie Mc Ginn, a young widow near Roswell, Milton County, at sunup. He wounded himself, fled to Dunwoody eight miles away, had wounds dressed, then surrendered at a drug store. Milton authorities moved him to the county jail amid talk of lynching.
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Atlanta
Roswell
John A. Grimes
Evie McGinn
Grimes
Dunwoody
The
Herald
John Alexander Grimes
Milton County
Conferees Fail to Agree on Meat Inspection Amendment
Washington June 27 The agricultural bill conferees reported it impossible to agree on the meat inspection amendment. Senator Proctor urged reporting disagreement to both houses, but the house conferees would not consent. Another attempt to reach agreement is planned for this afternoon.
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Washington
Proctor
Texas groom shoots bride and himself at wedding
Comfort Texas June 27 In front of wedding guests Joe Reinhart shot and killed Migs Ernestine Kutzur then shot himself The tragedy occurred at the home of the bride with no known motive Both individuals hailed from prominent local families and the outcome remains uncertain officials said
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Comfort
Texas
Joe Reinhart
Migs Ernestine Kutzur
Killing of Stanford White Dominates New York Headlines
The murder of architect Stanford White by Harry Thaw dominates New York news as police coroner and district attorney race to uncover details. Insanity likely to be argued. Thaw's motives tied to alleged ruin of his wife Florence Nesbit. Thaw awaits grand jury action. inquest set for Thursday. Mrs Thaw subpoenaed to testify.
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New York
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Thaw
White
Florence Evelyn Nesbit
Harry Kendall Thaw
Pittsburg
Countess of Yarmouth
Austin Mint
Charles F. MacDonald
Mabon
District Attorney's Office
McGuire
Tombs
MacDonald
Flint
Asalstdnt
Nott
Campaign promotes farm life for Georgia youth
Atlanta June 27. The Georgia division of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union plans an educational campaign to show young men farming life is desirable. With about 45 000 members, the effort begins July 12, featuring at least three picnics and rallies daily in agricultural centers. Able speakers will address gatherings with no political content.
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Herald
Atlanta
Georgia
Compress Company Plans Major Plant Expansions
The Atlanta Compress Company will invest 290000 to improve and enlarge its plants in Atlanta Macon Columbus and Montgomery. The decision followed a stockholders meeting held yesterday in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Macon
Columbus
Montgomery
The
Herald
Atlanta Compress Company
Chauffeur’s License Revoked After Speeding Charge
Percy W. Pybus, a young chauffeur, was arraigned in Atlanta on a speeding charge after a fatal incident earlier tied to former Councilman Branch Lewie’s son. He received a reprimand and a $25.75 fine, with his automobile license revoked for thirty days.
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Atlanta
Percy ‘W. Py
Branch Lewie
Recorder
Specialty Drugstore Promises Thorough Prescription Work
Our Specialty Every store has a department or line it makes a specialty of. This store is no exception. Our specialty is prescription work performed thoroughly and scientifically. We buy drugs only from leading manufacturers and offer their best products. If you want cheap drugs, go elsewhere. For the best compounded prescription, come here. When sick, who would be satisfied with less than the best. It is our hobby and we believe it is the best hobby a drug store could have.
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