Georgia Exhibit Assured New Appropriations Made
The Georgia House passed a bill by Senator E H McMichael to amend the constitution removing the local taxation embargo for school purposes. The measure, already approved by the Senate, awaits submission to voters in 1904, and would allow counties and districts to levy taxes for schools if approved by two thirds of voters. Debate touched retroactivity and necessity, with supporters arguing for equalizing schooling. opponents warned of unintended effects and retroactive reach. The session also bonded on Uniform Text Books, public notices, and an investigation proposal into state departments. The Georgia exhibit appropriation for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was reduced to 30000, and a pending push to fund elementary agriculture and government principles in common schools passed. Visitors were excluded from the floor amid quorum concerns. several orders were rejected. Continued on Eighth Page.
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Vienna
Earh
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Bible
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Staton
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Dunbar
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Clarke
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Morr
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W M Scott
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Beatt
United States Department of Agriculture
Perry
Summers Heire
Northeastern
Sanders
Centralhatcher
Heard County
Time-keepers as Masterpieces in Modern Watches
A fragment discusses Shakespearean erage on time and highlights a collection of watches described as masterpieces of the jeweler's art. It emphasizes accuracy and durability as the strong points of these timepieces.
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Shakespeare
jJeweler
Convict Bill Amended by Georgia Senate Passes
Senate amended convict labor bill governs hiring felony convicts for up to five years starting 1903. It adds fines for county authorities failing to follow rules, sets wages, bonds, and oversight by a prison commission. The act reshapes prison labor, contracts, and distribution of hire proceeds among counties and schools.
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State of Georgia
Ral Victa
Teotoried
Atate
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United States
Agivent Gunerantes Company
Security Company
Fidelity Insurance Company
Prison Commission
Bec
Anld Commission
Prion Commission
Sai Prison Commission Alxty
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Shell
Cald
Auch
Neha
Thin
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Athera
Preventive measure claimed against suicide found
A report describes a preventive substance discovered to avert suicide by addressing the run-down condition that precedes self-destruction. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves and the system, claiming benefits for stomach liver and kidneys with satisfaction guaranteed by druggists.
Seven More May Lose Life From Bleacher Collapse
Philadelphia on August 10 reports no new deaths from Saturday’s collapse at the National League park. Seven patients in hospitals are near death, with fractures and brain injuries among them. About 100 others suffer injuries such as fractures, sprains, and contusions. The Boston game against Philadelphia is canceled. Philadelphia NL directors will meet to review the disaster and assign blame.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Senate Amends Convict Bill with Perry Substitute Debate
The senate during the morning session passed the house substitute with material amendments to the convict bill. Key changes include subleasing under commission oversight, bid limits of twenty-five to fifty convicts, and a pivot to a Perry substitute proposing radical road use of felony convicts with district superintendents and state funding allocations. The measure heads to the house for acceptance or rejection of the amendments, with expectations of renewed discussion in the house.
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House
Clements
Perry
Jordan
State Treasury
Mathews
Avata
Frm
Skelton
Thia
Perry amendment fuels debate on prison system and roads
The debate centers on an amendment to place misdemeanor convicts under the prison commission and to redirect funds from lease system counties. Senator Perry argues the plan offers a practical road and prison reform, while Senator Atkinson defends the current lease system and education structure. The Senate votes on Perry’s amendment, then on the committee amendment, and later passes the bill with three dissenters.
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Perry
Middlebrooks
Atkinson
Heta
Park
Allen Christie
Clark
Comas
Rumbley
Badd
Davis Duncan
Harrell
Hightower
Hopkins
Jordan
Lee
Mathews
McLean McMichael
Merritt
Middlebrooke
Moore Park
Reid
Roberts
Smith
Snead
Sweat
Commission
Puts an End to It All War Pain Relief Pills
An advertisement claims Kings New Life Pills end unbearable pain from over taxed organs. It describes dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation as conditions relieved by the pills. It promises gentle thorough relief and a 25 cent guarantee through drug stores.
Eastman’s Famous Kodaks Open Saturdays at Whitehall
Open Saturday afternoons and evenings at 14 Whitehall on the viaduct. Eastman’s Famous Kodaks and full line of supplies advertised. Also weekend rail rates to Wrightsville Beach via Seaboard Air Line with round trips and ticket office details for reservations.
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Kodaks
Whitehall
Wrightsville Beach
Seaboard Air Line
Evert Baturday
Beach
Atlanta
Hamiet
Wrights
Hamkt
Wilmington
City
Peachtree St
EXPERT OPTICIANS AT HAWKES OPTICAL ESTABLISHMENT
Expert opticians remain in constant attendance at Hawkes optical establishment offering finest eyeglass lenses. They guarantee scientific artistic and comfortable frame adjustment. Address 14 Whitehall, near the viaduct. Panamas cleaned. Reshaped no acids. Bussey. Whitehall.
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Hawkes Optical Establishment
Whitehal
Panamas
Bussey
Whitehall
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