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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
3
A leading Georgia legislator warned last night that lobbying abuses threaten future lawmaking. He said current rules are ignored and pledged to return with radical measures to curb lobbyists and restore legislators’ duty, calling the situation a disgrace to the state.
The Atlanta Constitution notes two major bills were defeated by missing five or six votes of a constitutional majority. During the afternoon session the speaker locked the doors to maintain a quorum, yet most general measures were tabled. A prominent member called the absences inexcusable and urged public disclosure of the absent lawmakers.
Longtime Georgia banker E B Lewis wins a respected role on the banking and currency committee and is praised as a well informed resource on financial and commercial issues. The Dublin Dispatch notes Georgia legislators, including Mr Wright of Floyd, sparring over Gov Yandler's stance on dispensary laws.
A damaged OCR fragment from a poem or meditation invokes a sculptor, faith, and memory. It mentions a rector of Calvary, marble imagery, and lines of devotion and struggle. The text includes stray names and archaic phrasing, with uncertain attributions and broken verses throughout.
The Wyoming storm rages for 48 hours with temperatures below zero and severe winds. Herders perish while moving flocks. many sheep lost in Red Desert. Rail lines delayed as Union Pacific plows work. passengers walk after stage between Snake River and Rawlins disappears. One man loses feet to frost requiring amputation. A snow slide at Battle Lake tunnel buries mines and a cabin with a family escapes unharmed. Company buildings are buried and damaged.
The Chattanooga chamber votes to reopen the interstate commerce commission case against eastern railroads over alleged discrimination against Chattanooga in freight rates favoring Nashville and rivals. The Supreme Court previously dismissed it on a technicality but may hear merits. Rice Bond Filed in Texas Estate Up to 4 Million. Sister Neph ew Heir Also Noted. Dr. Robert Curry Dies at 80. founder of Curry University in Pittsburgh.
Notice states all legal ads must be brought to the business office by Wednesday noon monthly with fee. The rule will be enforced.
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