Georgia House Opens as Slaton Leads In 1907 Session
The Georgia House convened with Speaker Slaton presiding and Chaplain White of Whitesburg delivering a brief invocation. Members were sworn in by Justice Fish, and a deputy doorkeeper was appointed amid organizational motions. A death anniversary for Grover Cleveland was noted, and a marriage congratulation for Speaker Pro Tem Clem Dunbar was approved. The body appointed committees, resumed business, and discussed anti pass measures while addressing railroad charter powers and journal printing duties. The session began with routine adjournment and readiness to proceed with legislative work.
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Diula
John' Slilon
Wa. Ta
Whitesburg
Tie Corning
Slaton
G. Hauser
Clarke
Grosey Cleveland
United States
Harrett
Stephens
Slaton ¢Ag
Clem Dunbar
Fish
I. Cannon
Rabun
Wynne
Pulaski
John W. Arnold
Walton
Flynt elected president of Georgia senate without opposition
Atlanta on June 2 Senator James J. Flynt of Griffin won the Georgia senate presidency as ten il? no opposition. He succeeds the late Senator John W. Akin. The session opened with forty senators present and Flynt praised by President Pro Tem Steed. The body elected Lavi P. Reeves doorkeeper and received Governor Smith’s message.
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Atlanta
James J. Flynt
Griffin
Georgia Senate
John W. Akin
E. T. Steed
Senate
J. W
Watkins
Paul W. Akin
Gue
Steed
Akin
Wilkes
Jas. J. Flynt
Flyant
Hudson
Walker
J. J. Stevens
Coweta
Lavi P. Reeves
Bartow
Reeves
House
Smith
Josiah Carter
W .C. Martin
Fortythird
Cleveland
Gov Smith defense dominates message to assembly in Atlanta
Gov Smith defense of his administration outlines achievements as about seventy five new bills are introduced in the house. Tuggle of Troup proposes four year terms for state and county officers. A farm product tax exemption bill and pensions payment plan are discussed. Dr Shoop Night Cure promotes medical ads amid political report.
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Atlanta
Smith
General Assembly
Joe Brown
Tuggle
Troup County
Grover Cleveland Dies in New Jersey Home
Princeton, N J June 24 Ex President Grover Cleveland died suddenly at his home at 8 40 am from heart failure complicated by prombosis and edema. He had been improving recently and Mrs Cleveland showed great devotion as doctors and relatives attended him amid widespread sorrow and international attention.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Joseph T. Bryant
New York
Cleveland
Tamworth
N. H
Perrine
Lakewood
John Hayes Hammond
GR. Lockwood
En-Fresidgei
Washington
Land
Mr. Cleveland
United States
Europe
King Edward
Equitable
Bryant
Castro
Moonevelt
President Roosevelt
Oyster Hay
W. H. Taft
New Haven
Rev M H Eakes Elected House Chaplain
Rev M H Eakes formerly of this city now of Madison Ga was elected chaplain of the Georgia house of representatives yesterday morning The house ratified the selection after a three member committee named by the speaker reported the name of Mr Eakes Athens friends extend congratulations noting his three years as pastor of Oconee street Methodist church in this city
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M. H. Eakes
Madison
Georgia House of Representatives
House
W. H. Parks
Eakes
Athens
Oconee Street Methodist
Walter Perry Fined by Judge Cobb for Robbery
Walter Perry, a young white man, pleaded guilty to robbing a drawer at Mr. R. H. Bartow on Thomas Street. Judge Howell Cobb fined him forty dollars to cover the costs of the case, with Perry likely to be released after payment.
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Walter Perry
Robbins
R. H. Bartow
Thomas Street
Howell Cobb
Two Tigers in City Face Fines for Illicit Whiskey Trade
Mayor Dorsey fines two blind tigers, Childers and Ike Taylor. Childers, a white man, pleads guilty. mayor reduces fine to seventy five dollars due to his family. Taylor, a one eyed, legless Black man, is found guilty with a two hundred dollar fine or six months on the streets, awaiting imprisonment if unpaid.
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Dorsey
M. Childer
Childers
Ike Taylor
Reappointment sought for Judge W. Harris in Georgia
Delegates from Georgia's Seventh district vote unanimously to request Governor-elect Joseph M. Brown reappoint General S. W. Harris as adjutant general. Harris led the state militia for years and was previously replaced by W. S. Scott. Carroll County residents expect to back the bid, as Brown awaits future consideration and pledges from associates remain absent.
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Atlanta
S. W. Harris
Georgia
Joseph M. Brown
Seventh Congressional District
Kimball
Harris
State Militia Department of
Hoke Smith
W. 8. Scott
Carroll County
Brown
Spring Fever Remedy Promises Quick Relief
If you feel dull in spring or early summer, Dr. Shoop's Restorative is advertised as a rapid tonic for tired nerves and low spirits. The ad claims 48 hours to show effect, improving appetite digestion and energy, with H. R. Palmer & Sons marketing the product. It notes Secretary Taft is a Unitarian, linking church membership to his background.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Attendance at Georgia Summer School Promised High Turnout
The University of Georgia Summer School opens next Monday with expected record attendance. Dormitory rooms are filling and teachers enrolling will seek city housing. Superintendent Wooster has the program ready and plans a major excursion to Tallulah Falls on July 18.
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University
University of Georgia Summer School
Wooster
Tallund Falls
Mrs Fred Pfaff Sues For Divorce In Augusta
Augusta, June 24. Mrs Frederick Pfaff, a well known Augusta lady, has filed for an absolute divorce from her first husband, desertion cited. She previously married two men, one believed dead but later found alive, creating a complex matrimonial sequence that drew public notice.
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Augusta
Frederick Pfaff
Pfaff
Associated
Tennyson
Enoch Arden
Pfatt
Doans Kidney Pills Praised By Athens Resident
A Athens citizen, Mrs. Wh Patten of 353 Dougherty St, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills eased her long running kidney trouble after using them from Palmer & Sons. She asserts relief and recommends the remedy, noting its value for back pain and general health. Foster Milburn Co markets the pills in the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
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Athens
Doan
Athena
Wh. Patten
Dougherty St
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Arbitration Awards After Hearing Against Athens Terminal
Yesterday the cases of BE A.perty and Mr Farbatein versus the Athens Terminal Company were argued before arbitrators. Awards totaled 400 to Mr Perry and 700 to Forristein on the east Foundry street lot and 250 on the west lot. Bailey did not sign the Perry award. Next hearings set for July 2 for Harper and Gordon damages cases.
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BE. A. Perty
Farbatein
Athens Terminal Company
Messrs. T. P
Vincent
J. H. Carlton
D. W. Bailey
H. C. Tuck
E. K. Simpkin
Messrs. Cobb & Erwin
Perry
Forristein
Foundry Street
Bailey
Death sentence for Harry E Lyles in Waycross murder case
Waycross Ga June 24 Harry E B Lyles was executed for the murder of his wife and infant child with a 12500 percent? sentence. He maintained the deaths were accidental and claimed innocence amid two trials. The gallows dropped 7 12 feet as Drs observers attended. Burial planned at Lott cemetery with funeral expenses from public subscription. Lyles aged 27, a Cleveland native, moved south at 16. He shot and killed his wife and child on January 26, 1907, after two trials ended in mistrial and conviction.
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Waycross Ga
Harry EB. Lyles
Lyles
W. H. Suggs
First Baptist Church
Lytes
Cleveland
Ohio
Electric Bitters Praised By New York Reader
A Grand Family Medicine review from Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand remedy for dyspepsia liver troubles and kidney weaknesses. It claims to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor and vitality for both sexes sold under guarantee at local drug stores.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Ad
Crimean style ad claims instant relief for pain and pressure via Shoop tablets. Mentions sale by H. Br. Palmer & Sons and lists conditions like headache neuralgia and painful periods with women. Product promises rapid pain relief and blood pressure reduction.
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Dr. Shoop
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