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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1906

Page

10

House Passes Pure Food Bill in Georgia

The Georgia House approved a pure food measure by Wright of Floyd, despite lengthy debate. The bill outlines adulteration controls, state inspection, and cooperation with U S district attorneys, with amendments for a $10 000 appropriation and a chief inspector. The bill passed 107 to 3.

House Wright Fioyd National Congress Georgia State Department of Agriculture Chemiet United States Brown House of Representatives Linton Floyd Congress Knight Berrien Felder Fell Rom Bibb Hall Bible Ieport McCandless Mr. Wright Richimond Bibb National House Akin Bartow Donaldson Decatur Richmond Hardman Jackson Treasury Afitchell Thomas Slaton Committee On Rules Lifts Hancock A. M. Hutcheson Hangock County Boctiece Hei My. Hall Mr. Etail Perry Rogers Molatash DHS Speaker

Diamond sales pitch promises charm and value

A bold promotional note asserts diamonds are beautiful and high quality. It promises practical prices and guaranteed stones, with expert handling and an emphasis on honest dealing to attract buyers.

Cars Run By New Route On South Decatur Line

Georgia Railway and Electric changes the route to speed service to Decatur and East Lake. Cars will depart southward via Pryor Alabama Central Washington Trinity Hast Fair to Decatur, and return via Fraser Hunter Pryor Alabama. Officials expect quicker trips and better reliability after a short adjustment period.

Decatur Fair Street Fraser Hunter South Pryor

Bill Aims at Negro Elks and Barber Regulation

A Georgia Senate bill targets the Negro Elks by making it a misdemeanor to wear insignia of non member groups. The measure seeks to bar nonmembers from displaying such insignia amid courts over injunctions against Negroes using similar rituals. Also debated are barber regulation, felony bans for barbers, and gun and election finance proposals with multiple new bills introduced.

Billy Smith Greene Mesers Covington Colquitt Crosland Alexander DeKalb Martha D. Crea Keetee Callaway Lee Leteburg Edtwards Habersham Aald City Jane Jasper Monticello Callaway Leesbore Persons Talbot Junction City Lane County Court of Swirling Franklin Canon Foy Order of Elks Benevolent and Protective Order of Elles Fraternal Order of Eagies Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows of Ancient Pree Biks Supreme Court Negro Elke Macon Savannah Frogtonn Republican Club Senator Foy Dilla Westbrook Georgia Benevolent Protectioe Order of Eke Fraternal Order of Eagles Odd Fellowsa Candler Decatur Etange

Mystery Pill Advertises Dr. King’s New Life Pula

John N. Plesmant of Magnolia Indiana trusts Dr King’s New Life Pula to stop periodic bilious attacks and constipation. The advert promises guaranteed relief or money back with a 26 cent price at all drug stores.

Bakers Win Weekly Raise in San Francisco

San Francisco August 6 union bakers succeed in securing a two dollar weekly wage increase. Bakery owners plan a bread price rise in the city but have not yet agreed on the method. A larger loaf proposal favored by a majority of master bakers is noted.

Prisco Hekers San Francisco

Enraged Man fatally shoots girl in Ontario incident

In Guelph on August 6 Peter Wyle, a young emigrant, shot and killed the three year old daughter of his employer To Swackhenner on Swackhenner’s farm after an argument about accompanying the girl to a nearby town. The assailant fired in a rage and fled.

Guelph Peter Wyle To Swackhenner Wax Swackhenner Wylie

City Railway Progress Near Decatur Line

Construction continues on the DeKalb avenue double track. The segment from the city to Winter station has been completed leaving roughly half a mile of track between the city and Decatur on the main Decatur line still to be laid.

DeKalb Avenue Winter Station Dacatur Decatur Eiseman Bros Panamas

No Pavement Debate On Peachtree Street

City council discussed Peachtree Street pavement yesterday with no concrete decision. A new push favors bitulithic pavement over asphalt, while residents who opposed woodblock earlier now rally against experiments on their street.

Peachtree Street Peachtree

Asphalt Only Demand For Peachtreet Street Paving

Residents and city leaders press for a Peachtreet Street pavement in Atlanta. Finance chair cites two holds fires over a petition for bitulithic paving and lack of funds. Street remains nearly impassable risking vehicles and lives as winter approaches.

Atlanta Patterson Council Finance Committee Key

Hoke Smith Draws Crowds in Carlton Georgia

Special report notes Hon. Hoke Smith spoke to about 400 in Carlton on August day. Two thirds supported James M. Smith. the address followed familiar themes and failed to leave a strong impression on attendees.

Carlton Hoke Smith James M. Smith Hoke

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