Budget Passed by House Highlights Tax Debate and School Aid
The House approved a budget amid heated debate over taxes, with critics arguing higher levies burden the poor while supporters like Mr Holder urged funding for teachers. The measure advanced to funding for executive and judicial departments, the Georgian Tech, and public institutions, amid a noon recess and a rapid afternoon vote establishing fiscal allocations for 1908 and 1909.
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Georgia legislative budget debate affects state funds
The House debated 1908 and 1909 school and state budget allocations, approving portions for common schools at 1.85 million in 1908 and 2 million in 1909, while opposing higher claims. It also passed broad state spending measures including public debt, agriculture, and pension funds, with local bills and numerous introductions shaping the session.
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Bills and Billmakers See Tax Projections and Education Funding Shifts
Georgia lawmakers weigh a 1 percent occupation tax on utilities and corporations with projections of 500000 to 700000 in total revenue. The education budget debate grows as 1908 common schools seek 1850000, with talks of raising toward 2000000 for 1908 and 2500000 for 1909. County treasurer commissions under review seek adjustments to 2 percent up to 5000 and 1 4 percent on excess, amid uneven local practices.
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Judge Short Held on Murder Charge in Texas
Judge H. RB Short, a prominent East Texas attorney, was arrested in Center while presiding over court on a murder indictment related to the death of Dr Mike Paul. The incident followed a clash during a posse operation targeting a Black suspect, Dick Garrett, who fired on the posse and later died in the ensuing events.
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Negro Needle Work Guild meets August 2 at Auburn and Fort
The Negro division of the Needle Work Guild will convene Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Rev Dr Bant's church located at the corner of Auburn avenue and Fort street. All section presidents are asked to prepare and present their reports at the gathering.
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Married couple ties the knot at Hotel Manhattan
New York on August 10 reports the marriage of Martin 2 Knapp, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, to Nellie Maynard Gerdner, daughter of the late George L. Maynard of Syracuse. The ceremony was conducted by Bishop Edward C. Ale asens of the Methodist church.
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