Budget Bill Dominates Senate Debate Over Tax Measure
Atlanta reports Senate and House debate on the new tax plan and state finances. Senator DeJarnett argues the treasury is not as flush as some claim, while a Pickett budget bill shifts oversight to a commission and promises annual detailed financial statements. House actions include passage of a budget bill and a state printing reform bill led by McCrory.
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Atlanta
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General Assembly
Ald Commission
Appropriations Committee
Day's Work in the Senate on Tax Bill
The senate considers a tax bill increasing state revenue by 750000. The Ways and Means Committee prepared a detailed measure reflecting past debate and a broad rise in levies across abstracts, collecting agencies, amusement parks, automobile dealers, and baseball parks, with rates tied to population.
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Georgia Senate Debates Military Reserve Corps Plan
Senator Bytum proposes a Georgia officers reserve corps for retired national guard officers and experienced state officers, with governor as commander and higher commissions. Also discusses a vote buying felony, judge disqualification for public court remarks, and a constitution amendment on local legislation passage machinery.
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First Candidate Williams Qualifies For Railroad Commissioner
Volney Williams of Ware county, recently editor and manager of the Waycross Journal Herald, becomes the first candidate to qualify for Railroad Commissioner. He filed the entrance fee and required statements, targeting the post currently held by Judge George Hillyer, who will not seek re election. Williams chairs the House committee on constitutional amendments and has long been active in state politics.
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Atlanta
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Ware County
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House
Hillyer
Campaign to Raise Millions for Y M C A in Southeast
Atlanta July 22 The drive to raise 112000000 for army and navy Y M C A and Y W C A in which the southeast pledge 5000000 will cover all classes. The campaign follows the fourth Liberty Loan Drive and will begin in the southeastern states.
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Atlanta
Army
Navy
Paign
Appropriations Committee Backs All UGA Requests
Athens delegates including Chancellor Barrow, Presidents Soule and Pound presented to the legislature's appropriations committee. They sought added maintenance and new facilities for multiple institutions, including 50000 for an armory at the University Athens and 40000 for various campus projects. The committee voted to recommend the requests.
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Valdosta
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Soule and Pound
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T. W. Reed
Gober
Maj. Simmons
Callaway
Mr. Bower
Teutons Planned Invasions Of Canada And Mexico
Associated Press reports seized correspondence of Dr Frederick Von Stronseh shows Teuton conspirators planned to use German reservists to invade Canada and Mexico after US entry. The aims were to hamper Canadian troop dispatch to France and to track the United States via Mexico.
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New York
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Canada
Mexico
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France
United States
United States Plans Aid to Russia Likely This Week
Washington reports that President Wilson is expected to announce a military expedition to aid Russia before week’s end. The plan, framed as unselfish support for democracy, will also include sending an economic commission and indicate a personnel deployment is unlikely.
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Sugar Rules and Milling Profits From Food Administration
The United States Food Administration issues rulings from Dr. Andrew Boule on sugar controls for retailers wholesalers hotels and ice cream makers, plus milling profit rules and limits on mixed feeds. Key points include three pounds per ninety meals, substitutions for sugar, and pricing adjustments for flour and feed sales effective after July first.
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German Control of Metal Industry Seized in U S
The Alien Property Custodian Palmer ordered seizures of several large American metal concerns as of July. The moves cut German influence in the U S metal industry and affect operations in South America Mexico and Canada. Two seized firms were linked to the German metal Gesellschaft once dominant in global markets.
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Washington
America
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United States
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Mexica
Canada
Gesellschatt
Good Revival at Lithonia Led By Athens Minister
Revival at the Baptist church in Lithonia concluded Wednesday night after ten days led by Rev. Jennings of the Tabernacle church in Athens. The preacher, noted for forceful Bible study and simple delivery, impressed many with the gospel. Although few joined the church, the revival strengthened the pastor and congregation and left lasting impressions on many lives. Mr Jennings departed Thursday morning amid well wishes and appreciation from Lithonia residents.
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Lithonia Journal
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Tabernacle Church
Athens
Georgia Baptist
Holy Land
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Denny Died At Home On Oconee Street At 62
Mr M J Denny aged 62 died yesterday afternoon at his home on Oconee street He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Denny and by two daughters and four sons The daughters are Mrs Motte Mason of Corneliaville and Miss Lenny Denny The sons are J G Denny R ich Denny C Denny and W J Denny The funeral will be held this afternoon at 5 o clock from the Oconee street Methodist church with Rev S J Cartledge and A Hutchinson officiating and interment will be in Oconee cemetery
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Mrs. Mattie Clark Dies at Arnoldsville Ga
Mrs. Mattie Clark died at her home near Arnoldsville Georgia this evening at 8 o clock She was 23 years old She is survived by her husband L A Clark Funeral and burial will be held Wednesday at Bogart
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Bogart
Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad and Germany War Quote
An old ad touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles claiming broad benefits and sworn testimonials. The text also notes Ambassador Gerard predicting a German revolution after the war, with a Kansas City Star remark about licensing provisions.
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Kansas City Star
President Wilson to appeal for law and order over suspected enemies
President Wilson, deeply concerned by mob spirit in many regions, plans a personal statement urging Americans to respect legal restraint when dealing with suspected enemy aliens. The pronouncement likely mirrors the neutrality address that opened the war era.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Athens Musician Praised After Recital Prompts Return Engagement
Mish Margerité Morton of Athens earned high praise at a Atlanta Music Study Club meeting. The young pianist violinist, daughter of University of Georgia faculty member John Morris, received a gold medal from the American Conservatory of Music and is poised for a rising career in piano. She may focus on piano, with violin lessons as strong training, and has letters of recommendation to Harold Bauer.
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Istrer
United States
Constitutta
Red Cross Workrooms Open in Tokyo Hospital
The Tokyo base hospital now operates under the American Red Cross direction and was previously part of the American War Relief Association. St Luke's Hospital serves as the American base under Red Cross supervision. The Tokyo Advertiser credits Yokohama and Tokyo women auxiliaries for the notable relief effort.
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Tinfoil sales raise funds for Red Cross in Columbus
Herman Swift received a $178 check for tinfoil donated to the Red Cross by residents of Columbus. The article notes broader wartime measures including student army training plans and ongoing training camps, with references to war department organization and war industries board recommendations.
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