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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1906

Page

10

Anti Free Pass Bill Left Pending as House Sets Next Week Orders

The Georgia House debated rules and set several bills as special orders for next week. The anti free pass measure failed, while the Mattingly bond bill and Wrights pure food bill were scheduled for upcoming sessions. A $10,000 appropriation for Milledgeville sanitarium wards passed with restraints on new construction if current buildings suffice. The Fitzgerald banquet invitation honored the county creation, with local bills and readings planned for Saturday.

House of Representatives Rules Committee Hall Wright Richmond Chafer Tueadey Pitegereld Fitegereld Ben Hil County Wilox Irwin Fitzgerald Tolday House Sleton Mn Calvin Senate Wos Moesers Haniman Abin Bartow Alexander DeKalb Knight Berrien Hines Baldwin Alexanders Lane Jasper Kelly Ginstock Parker Hail Bibb Flanders Johnscar Bibb County Committee On Rules Williams Laurens Carswell Wil- Hama Carewell Tha House Sloyduesday Mattingly Mr Lawrence Chatham Wilcox Fitzgerall Ben Hill County de Jka Reading House Clagis McClatchey Myr Rainey Terrell Miltkin Wayne Brunswick Juireal Messra Duggan and Walker Wastington Jordan Yennett

Diamond Sales Slogan Emphasizes Quality and Trust

A promotional notice invites customers to view diamonds, promising beauty and quality at appealing prices. It asserts expert handling and dependable, honorable dealings with a full guarantee on every stone offered.

Five Representatives in House Debate on Informa tion

Georgia House members argued over criminal informa tions with bills on indictment by grand jury and per diem. Debate covered burdens on Bibb County, female protection, and the anti free pass proposal tied to per diem, with votes falling short of required thresholds.

City Schools Flood With Applicants For Opening

Over 12900 entrance tickets issued by Superintendent Slaton for city school pupils as August demand rises. Last year saw six new rooms built pre opening. more classrooms and teachers are ready yet a head for the technical department is awaited. The board committee seeks time to choose a worthy head as applications pour in, with September 4 opening in sight.

Slaton Ctty Tiekrta Edhccation Miley

Victim of wreck dies at Grady hospital

A street car wreck in West End Thursday night claimed Conductor C Hightower who died at Grady hospital around 6:30 yesterday. The 19 year old, married man from Atlanta, moved from Dubtonega six months ago to work for Georgia Railway and Electric. He is survived by his wife Miss Keown of 268 East Hunter Street. The body will be taken to Dahlonega for burial after home services.

Weat End C. Hightower Grady Hospital Hightower Mr. Hightower Atlanta Dubtonega Georgia Railway Miss Keown East Hunter Street W. 3. Keown Dahlonega

Day of Prayer Designated for Georgia Industrial Home

Macon Georgia August 3 A day of prayer has been set aside for the Georgia Industrial Home on the second Sunday of the month, aimed at aiding the home’s work. The facility is strained for space and many needy children are turned away. organizers appeal to the public for support to advance the mission.

Georgia Industriel Macon Georgia

Witness Shot From Ambush Near Jackson, Ky

Jackson Kentucky August 3 Asbery Speer a key witness against Judge James Hargis and co defendants in recent murder cases was shot from a roadside ambush near his Myrtle Fork home. He was struck in the back and another shot missed as he returned from Jackson where he had appeared in the cases of John Smith and John Abner.

King Edward and Emperor William to Meet Near Yombuts

London announces a summit between King Edward and Emperor William at or near Yombuts, Germany, scheduled for August 16. In Montevideo, August 3, students oppose Root, actively provoking public antagonism against Secretary Root amid critical commentary on his recent discourse.

London King Edward Emperor William Yombuts Germany Root Montevideo Secretary Root

City Hall debates rail franchise and meat ordinance action

The Atlanta Griffin and Macon electric railway franchise was approved on Exchange Place after Joel Hurt opposed the route citing a planned $875,000 theater on Exchange Place property. The city will protect the route for thirty years and draft a comprehensive meat inspection ordinance to require sanitary slaughterhouses and labeling.

Council Committee On Electric and Other Railways Atlanta, Griffin and Macon Electric Railway Comen Joel Hurt Tata Exchange Place Edgewood Avenue Equitable Building Ivy Street Hurt Ivy Decatur Central Avenue Wall Street D Ellis A Wimbish Hi Street Atlanta Avenue Martin Street Little Fraser Butler Atrest Butler Gilmer

Cops Targeted by Anti-Saloon League Over Liquor Ordinance

Georgia Anti Saloon League members threaten political action in local elections. Police officers who drink are labeled unfit for duty and may face opposition from voters who backed the prohibition ordinance. Leaders urge officers to abstain and support a crackdown to cleanse the city’s police force.

Georgia League Anti League Pa- Mce Anti Saloon League JB Rteasards Georgia Anti Saloon League Ant Ssicon League

Commutation for Before Day Club Murderers

The Florida board of pardons commuted the death sentences of Caldwell and Larkins to life imprisonment for killing N W Eppes, county superintendent of public instruction. Iam Edwards had been hanged last November. A stay was granted due to new evidence, and supporters had funded appeals. The murdered man's son testified he believed political enemies hired the trio.

Tallahassee Fla State Board of Pardons Caldwell Larking N W Eppes Board of Pardons

Chappell Seeks Georgia Judgeship After Court of Appeals Vote

Columbus August 3 Special announces that if Georgia adopts a court of appeals, Hon Thomas J Chappell of Columbus will seek one of the judgeships. An endorsement circulated among Columbus bar members was signed by many lawyers. Friends of Hon P Gobert of Columbus, collector general of the Chattahoochee circuit, urge his candidacy and he is considering the matter.

Columbus Georgia Court of Appeals Thomas J Chappell Chappell P Gobert Colettor Chattahockee

Electric Bitters At Bear Grove Ends Suffering For Holf

A resident of Bear Grove Iowa, E Holf, credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble, debility, and stomach complaints. He reports two years of suffering and says the remedy saved him, noting improvements in general weakness and blood problems. Trials endorsed by a local user and sold by druggists with guaranteed satisfaction.

E Holf Bear Grove

Calderon lauds Asbury Park speech on Americas unity

Bolivian minister Ignacio Calderon praised a recent address at the Colonial theater in Asbury Park New Jersey calling Riots Rio Janeiro remarks the most brilliant speech on the subject and saying it will aid unity among the American nations he urged closer relations among countries of the Americas during his visit last night.

Calderon Asbury Park Ignacio Calderon Bolivia United States Hera Rio Janeiro Americas

Higgins Ends His Dollar for Campaign Cash

New York August 9 Governor Higgins sent his dollar to the Republican campaign committee and a letter to Representative Sherman requesting support. General Brugere Jeetter, former commander in chief of the French army, who is recovering from appendicitis, saw his pension’s concession slightly approved today.

Higgins New York Republican Campaign Committee Sherman Roosevelt Brugere

Irwin County Whisky Bill Passes Senate Amid Dispensary Debate

The Georgia Senate approved a sweeping liquor bill targeting Irwin County with a heavy tax on private whisky sales and the abolition of the local dispensary at Octita. The measure, which also sets a 20000-dollar tax for private whisky dealers, faced strong opposition from Senators Rose and Sirmans who sought local option by amendment but failed. The session also considered convict distribution among new counties and school fund shares, with Governor Terrell urging convict and school fund apportionment nationwide.

Irwin County Wilcox Senate Octita Benatora Rose Sirmans General Judiciary Committee Bennett Prison Commission Terrell General Assembly University of Georgia George Foster Peabody New York Phillips Epworth King Chatsworth Cartthers Crum Alapaha Circuit Messrs Orr and Leigh Senoia Newnan Mayson Alexander Edgewood Bell, Blackburn and Slaton Williams Madison County Huses Marshally Harrell Georgetown Calvin Academy Richmond County Barksdale and Wootten Wikea Singietary Cairo Mann Boyton School Mansfield Nix Wilson Duluth Frissell Chattahoochee Superior Court Anderson Thomas Brooklet

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