Pure Registration Bill Passes Lower House in Georgia
The Georgia House approved a pure registration bill by 118 to 33, moving to close state registration books six months before the election. The measure requires open registration until the eve of the polls, with voters taking an oath administered by appointed officials. Opponents argued the schedule burdens workers and farmers. The vote followed a tribute to recently deceased representatives Woop Neal, Pu lashi, Galloway, Cannon, and Williams.
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Georgia
Addon
Wien
Candler
DeKalb
Hoves
Woop Neal
Bartow
Pulashi
SR Galloway
Walton
Roo Cannon
Rabun
George Williams
Laurene
State Institutions Receive Appropriations Passed
Funds totaling 39767176 were provisionally approved for state institutions. Earlier allocations covered the insane asylum and Confederate cemetery improvements, with 1908 and 1909 sums of 15000 and 30000 for the asylum and 7000 for the State Normal School at Athens. The governor’s signature will finalize the appropriation.
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Marietta
Athens
Oth Neuse
Senate honors free passes for employees and leaders
The article recounts a Senate session noting free passes for employees and leaders, details amendments and votes on a bill affecting police and school teachers, and describes gifts for the presiding officer including a portrait, a gold headed cane, and a loving cup. Senators Brantley through Whaley voted 23 to 13 on the main measures, with Whiford’s amendment failing 23 to 12. Senator Steed presided and received the gifts. President pro tem Flynt was praised for fairness and impartiality.
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Dar Tanra Fir
Anne
Atlanta
Tay Senate
Mevars
Russell and
McVuen
Whiiford
Prbline
Hill Stend
Follws
Asea
Brantley Brock Rish Camp Crittenden Dobos
Felder
Gordy Griffin Hawes
Hodson Hughes
Tyneon
Peacock Seed
Stephena Taylor Turner Walker Weaver Whaley Wilkes
Senderskin
Hows Cowart Deen Farmer
Haves Henderson
Henderson
Martin Stapleton Walden
Oilford
Ralimays
James J Flynt Kiday
Senate
FE T
J D Ekoward
United States
Fion
W C Martin
The
Forty Third
House of Flynt
J W Taylor
Thirty Sixth
Steed
Masons Meet at Lithonia for Fourth District Convention
The Fifth District Masonic convention gathered in Lithonia on August 12 for its fourth annual celebration. R A Henderson oversaw early proceedings. Hon J E McClelland presided at public exercises at the Lithonia Baptist Church. Mayor W B R Cniffex welcomed attendees, with responses from Hon Cliff Walker and others. MWGM Thomas Jeffries spoke, a barbecue followed, and about 2000 were present for afternoon sessions at the Institute hall.
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Lithonia
Ita
R A Henderson
Cliff Walker
Monroe Gu
L . Livingston
Thomas Jeffries
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Lithonia Lodge
Institute
Beautiful China for any china needs and styles
A store highlights a wide range of imported fine china with many designs not found in ordinary shops. It offers both small individual pieces and full timer service to meet varied customer demands.
Burglars Target Bremen Drug Store Twice in Week
In Bremen Georgia on August 12 burglars entered the drug store of F Marchman for the second time in a week and stole jewelry and other items. Town authorities are puzzled and probing to crack the case with efforts intensified to trap the culprits.
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Bremen
F Marchman
Georgia Senate Passes Multiple Bills For State Colleges And District Schools
The Georgia Senate approved bills authorizing funds for the State Agricultural College at Athens for 1908 1909 and a 1908 1909 maintenance package the senate also backed a plan to support eleven district agricultural schools by diverting fertilizer oil and pure food inspection fees totaling about 377000 for 1908 Each measure passed with votes and noted amendments including distribution of funds to experiment stations and consolidated college support in Athens and Waycross.
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State Agricultural College
Athens
Candler
DeKalb
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Knight
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Brock Camp
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Atways
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Atreet Mattox
Agricultural College At
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Deen
G Griffin
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Hughea Johnson
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Hines
Baldwin
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Milledgeside
Bald College
Hints
Drought Shows Georgia Remains Near Dry State
The Georgia House again deferred action on a memorial to Congress seeking a law to prohibit alcohol shipments into Georgia. Prohibitionists faced delays and party infighting as lawmakers debated postponement and calendar positioning, with Seab Wright vindicated by a 93 to 2 vote to send the measure to the calendar, where it died as the session ended.
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Congress
Blackburn of
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Chim
Haniy
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Chitham
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Wright
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Bremen Man Accused of Disorder at Union Hill Church
Ed Smith constable for the 1281 militia district and John Adamson attended Union Hill Church on August 12. Warrants sworn before Justice J W Williams led to Smith’s arrest Monday evening for a preliminary hearing, but he fled and remains missing despite search efforts.
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T Fa
Ed Smith
John Adamson
Union Hillamq
Warants
Justice of the Peace
J W. Williams
Smith
Just Some Store News With Emphatic Value Emphasis
Bright breezy store notice highlights summer conditions and special sale day. Remnants half price on many fabrics including silks and taffetas. cut glass tumblers and bowls deeply discounted. belts, brass jardinieres, candlesticks, leather bags, embroideries, and blankets all offered at reduced prices for today only.
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Atlanta
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