State Militia Reform Urged With Strong Budget Plan
The Finance Committee backs a commission to settle betterments and state lessee issues as the governor pushes militia reform. The Advisory Board urges a funded Adjutant General’s office, a $5 000 base, annual camps, new uniforms, artillery readiness, and $25 000 yearly for arms and training across Georgia.
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Inspector General
Bixra
State of
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Advisory Board
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Crisis Voice Blasts Moneyed Power and Political System
A caustic warning condemns concentrated wealth and political control. It argues that citizens tire of a few men shaping national destinies and warns of drastic action if they fail to gain a voice in government. It blames taxes, misused funds, and press complicity, urging awakening and resistance.
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Congress
Audi m
The State Road and the December Turnover
The article questions Governor Brown's ability to block turning over the State Road to new lessees on December 27. It argues there will likely be no real trouble, notes the public’s willingness to pay for betterment, and suggests the legislature must provide a method to settle betterments before adjournment. It also compares turkeys to cotton as a Christmas timing remark.
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Europe
America
Georgia
Brown
Minority Report Battles W and A Arbitration in Georgia Senate
In Atlanta on December 10 the debate centers on a Zachry resolution to appoint a commission to arbitrate W and A railroad lease claims with the state. The minority finance committee argues against arbitration and seeks full factual presentation, with a joint committee to determine issues before reporting back to the Senate. The capitol grounds appropriation of 18,000 is approved and sent to the House, while the session extends beyond the forty day limit. The House fights over lunatic asylum funding and university allocations, adjourns after a heated day, and a committee of ten is later appointed to investigate asylum management.
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Reconpeu
Atlanta
Finance Committee
Zachry
Senate
J. BE. Nunary
P. W. Williams
T. W. Lane
W. E. Chanpien
T. B. Cannings
A. Betterments
Majoity
Warren
A. R.R
Georgia
Lst
General Assembly
J. M. Terrell
Maston O'Neal
C. H. EvLindox
Ing. L, Culver
CG. B, Vincest, Inc
McRar
Capitol Grounds
Capitol
House
Joe Terrell
State Capitol
Kabinen Hand
Tse
Humphrey
Brookes
Asylam
Seay
Ova
Umphrey’s
Brooks
Sibley
Cobb
Ten
Pape
They Will Change It A Long Democratic Speech
Special to RECORDER from Washington reports a quiet Senate as Gray opposes the force bill and Falkner offers amendments. Democrats debate a new apportionment bill with states Indiana Maryland Kentucky and South Carolina likely to lose seats while Republicans gain. Chief Justice Fuller refuses habeas corpus in the Macon conspiracy case. Stanley the explorer arrives and Georgia delegation members Stewart and Carleton vote roll call. fourth class postmasters named for several towns.
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Stanly
Washington
Macon
Capitol
Recorder
Senate
Gray
New York
Falkner
West Virginia
House
Indiana
Maryland
Kentucky
South Carolina
Fuller
Stanley
Explorer
Messrs
Stewart
Carleton
Georgia
Altoona
Bartow County
Dawsonville
Baker County
Dewgrase
Albert County
Dowdy
Madison County
Five Points
Jones County
Ila
Stelton
Milton County
Meeting Site Change for State Agricultural Society
The spring session will meet in Savannah instead of Ellaville due to space constraints. A committee including Dr Carey of LaGrange and Major Wooley of Kingston selected Savannah after evaluating options at the State Fair. The fall meeting records are being prepared by Secretary Jemison, while Americus residents debate local growth and state legislative issues shaping the next House speakership.
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State Agricultural Society
Ellaville
Schley County
Savannah
LaGrange
H. H. Carey
8. Hope
Hapeville
A.®. Wooley
Kingston
Carey
The
Agricultural Society
R. W. Jemison
Force Bill Debated as Republicans Seek Delay
Washington December 10 The force bill appears doomed as Sen Daniel Virginia voices doubts while others shift toward free coinage and a potential clash with Democrats. Plumb Kansas signals unwillingness to prolong Senate debate amid public distress as House kills the Senate bill on Grant’s removal. Pat Walsh Augusta plans to travel to New York for Indian commission duties as Generals Clarkson Algier Sloat and Fassett visit Harrison.
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WasumnaTon
Daniel
Virginia
Plumb
Kansas
Senate
House
Washington
Pat Walsh
Augusta
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon
New York
Clarkson
Algier
Sloat
Fassett
Harrison
Georgia's Display At World Fair Hangs On Funds
Georgia faces a constitutional snag over state funding for a World Fair exhibit. The Atlanta Journal urges action to secure space and a strong showing, noting Georgia’s wealth and stakes. Inquiries into acceptable funding methods continue as editors warn against missing a century’s opportunity.
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Georgia
Empire State
Atlanta Journal
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