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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
12
Georgia House debate centers on a graded tax schedule for corporations and agents, limits on foreign firms, and tobacco tag revenue. Proposals include a 15 distinct brackets from small mercantile firms to large capital, export duties, and a $200 tobacco unit tax, with vigorous opposition over impact on business and interstate equity.
A proposed amendment by Mr Ferry of Hall aims to require all public utility corporations to pay occupation taxes based on gross receipts, effectively a dust tax on railroads. Critics call it unfair to other taxpayers. supporters argue it corrects underpayment. New bills introduced include extending the Torrens commission, setting Jefferson city judge salary, Tallapoosa charter amendments, East Rome reforms, and a new method for appointing superior court officers.
The Gross Receipts Tax amendment by Mr Perry of Hall was defeated in the afternoon session, with the house voting to halt further consideration of the bill. Perry proposed that railroad, tollroad, and sleeping car companies pay the difference between current taxes and a new levy, but the measure failed.
State aggregate gains in Georgia property up to date stand at 39,003,881 with fifteen counties still to report. Four counties reported yesterday. Richmond led with 681,908, Coffee 518,347, Meriwether 231,409, Spalding 145,2B. Construction bids for two new buildings at Athens State Normal School awarded. cost 248,000 funded by legislature 25,000 James M. Smith 10,000 George Foster Peabody and subscriptions.
Debate over a Perry amendment proposing a 1 percent tax on railroads drew lines along party and regional loyalties. Supporters argued railroads should pay a modest share to curb high freight costs, while opponents called the measure unjust and a betrayal of the state. The amendment failed 80 to 47, with party and local interests shaping the roll call.
During consideration of the bank tax section the chamber struggled to secure a quorum with about eighty votes on the pending amendment. Speaker Slaton ordered a roll call and a 93 member presence, five above quorum, but the amendment proved futile and the session adjourned until 9 o clock. Impairing drinking water ads follow with a Horsford acid phosphate drink promoting germ destruction and refreshment.
Two large crowds at the Casino enjoyed the Pan-American min with dancing singing and specialties. The electric Diana dance is highlighted as a novelty and a major draw for summer amusements in Atlanta. Seats for the current show are sold at the Grand box office due to repairs at the usual booking venue. next week’s bill and full lineup will be announced in tomorrow’s edition.
Florida quarantines against New Orleans travelers requiring health certificates or proof of no infection for 15 days prior. Certificates may be issued by state or local health officers, towns or cities, or justices of the peace. Passengers urged to carry certificates for safety. Georgia Southern and Florida Railway not liable for any detention due to regulations.
Western and Atlantic Railroad announces cheap weekend schedules with round trip tickets for all trains every Saturday. Tickets are valid for return to specified points, with the price list and conditions set to encourage weekend travel.
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