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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
10
A damaged reminiscence mentions Captain WDIEB, President, and Howell, hinting at arrangements and visiting factories. The text reflects confusion about enterprise support and public projects, with scattered references to a city’s progress and ambitions.
The Georgia House narrowly approved a $1000 liquor tax amid fierce debate on dispensaries and revenue. Amidst shifting votes, Corn Towss and Smith of Calhoun influenced the outcome to 69 for and 67 against, with Speaker Slaton not casting a tie-breaker.
A Georgia bill to establish Randoph county dispensaries moved after Senate amendments shifting the election date from September to October. Supporters and opponents clashed over whether white votes would decide the issue, with debates on democracy and race. The bill, after House concurrence, heads to the governor for signature. A patent nostrum advertisement follows.
Citizens Forrest and George Adair lead complaints against freight trains running Sunday. Defendants include conductor J A Spaiin engineer W B Patton yardmaster Julius Quarterman and Claude Grayer. Cases adjourned to Wednesday as railroads argue hardship while agreeing to limit car handling. Separate note: Ethel Delaney of Lexington arrested for complicity in Cecil Critchfield murder near Stanford with other arrests in Lincoln county.
A wife of a prominent insurance head testifies Grapes-Nuts cured years of biliousness and headaches. She recalls early notice, gradual improvement, and lasting health. The household now relies on Grapes-Nuts with Postum Coffee, praising its effects on teething, digestion, and daily meals.
Senator Wheatley introduced seventeen senate bills duplicating house measures to create new counties. House chair Hall opposed informal joint sessions but allowed them. The death of Captain Evan P. Howell prompted unanimous senate resolutions of mourning. Several general bills passed on arbitration for tax returns and cloud removal on titles. Also notes Orrick died from poison in Memphis.
Hon Hal G Nowell of Walton introduces a bill to fund an inebriate asylum by a $10 special license tax on saloons grocery stores restaurants hotels breweries and other liquor sellers. Taxes go to a state fund managed by county treasurers and the governor would appoint a commission once the fund reaches 20000 to locate the facility. The measure anticipates private sustainment and notes about 6500 would be available first year. Pending action in the assembly, with other local bills paused.
A chaotic court session features multiple blind defendants including a beggar peddler and a blind drunk man. Judge Bowen remarks on justice while cases end in dismissals or light fines as the blind theme dominates the proceedings. In Lexington a feud over a ditch ends in murder with Edward Coffey fleeing after fatally shooting fellow farmer Join Ingraham.
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