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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
10
The House convened with hours of debate on the child labor bill amid calls for clear action next week. Supporters argued the measure mirrors patterns in other states while opponents urged delaying tax matters, fearing impact on broader state finances as lawmakers weighed sentiment against policy.
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The chamber debated the bill with Anderson of Chatham speaking for it. The question passed by viva voce to take up the child labor measure under special order. Anderson moved to seat by Ball to aid the drive, and the bill plus minority report were read before the postponement vote.
Fulton representative Bell opened the floor in favor of the measure, arguing for humanitarian grounds and citing statistics on child labor. The gallery applauded as Speaker Slaton warned to maintain order while Leigh of Geneva and Anderson of Chatham spoke against the bill, praising existing factory conditions and education but denying necessity for new reform.
Lawmakers argued over a proposed child labor bill with speakers from Carroll Thomas Johnson and Colu staff, weighing state control against parental rights. Proponents, led by Mitchell, framed it as protecting innocent children from greedy mills, while opponents like Steed and Covington warned it unfairly curtails parental authority and could handicap the South.
The Georgia House debated an eight hour labor measure amid fierce arguments on state versus parental control of children. Speakers assailed opponents and addressed protection for children, while a procedural adjournment delayed final action. Also notes on a voyage arrival in New York and a court denial of alimony for Alice Duke.
A brief medical note cites heat and overwork as causes of headaches and nervous strain. It recommends quick relief remedies and highlights digestion impairment as a contributing factor.
A dispute at a baseball park involved Bernard Broyles rotary of the Atlanta club M B Turner former Fourth Ward official and Goodiee Yang secretary of the prison commission. Acting Recorder Foster studied the case after both sides accused each other of rule violations. Yancey and Broyles faced cages as the proceedings opened with differing claims.
Mr Turne 1 and Mr were found guilty of a minor offense involving Mr Yancey. Yancey was paid 15.75 and other charges dropped. After court, principals in the affair shook hands and parted as friends. Brownee took photographs in Belaware and Halsey toward the Adirondacks. Travel listings describe flats i n Lake Placid and Saratoga Springs with steamer service on Lake George and Champlain.
In New York on August 2, the National Business Men's Bureau plans its sixth annual convention with By. T. Washington in attendance. An estimated 100 business men from across the union are expected to attend. Several prominent figures have been invited to address the gathering.
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