Georgia Solons Conclude Session Behind Public Adversaries
Georgia lawmakers adjourn after a pivotal session with major measures passed. The Connor bill provides 100000 for an agricultural college building at the state university, with half available in 1907 and 1908. A landmark labor law is enacted, credit to Madison Bell. The key reform creates a three judge Court of Appeals, elected by voters, with salaries of 34000 annually. If the constitutional amendment passes in October, Ben Hill county would form from parts of Tift and Wilcox with Fitzgerald as county seat. Also, a statewide ban on marginal futures exchanges takes effect in 1907. Other measures include funding for Jamestown exposition and new election provisions.
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Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
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Cheering Texans Endorse Bryan at Dallas Convention
A Dallas gathering of Texas Democrats endorses William J Bryan for president and backs Senators Culberson and Bailey. The platform condemns personal attacks on Bailey, supports anti lobbying measures, limits on corporate campaign contributions, and reforms to communications and railroad policies.
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Culberson
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Night session of convention ends in darkness during governor vote
Workers and delegates debate strike action as Alabama miners face relocation and district 20 locals weigh support for the national organization. A power outage stops voting just after midnight, with sessions set to resume at 9:30 AM.
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Campaign Opens in Mississippi at Neshoba Fair
Philadelphia Mise August 15 six Democratic candidates for governor opened their campaigns today eight miles from a railroad in a shed at the Neshoba fair. Jefferson attacked Italian immigration replacing Negroes. Sessions said issues arise from the party. Others named: E N Thomas Charles Scott Earl Brewer and E F Neel.
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Neshoba Fair
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E N Thomas Charles Scott Earl Brewer
E F Neel
Fragmentary caption hints at exhibit or event
The readable fragments show a study exhibit or event with partial wording about a solution and a test. Names, dates, or places are not clearly legible, leaving a brief glimpse of a planned display or demonstrative activity.
Loving Cup Presented To Senate President West
The Senate presented President William West with a magnificent sterling silver loving cup, a token of fellowship from members of the 1905 1906 session. Senator Candler introduced the gift with a patriotic speech as West delivered a farewell amid praise for his impartial leadership.
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Achilles
West
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Carneat
Senate of Georgia
Apology of C D Hill Accepted by the House
The House accepted Mr Hill's explanation after a personal dispute on the chamber floor with Dr Whitley of Douglas was investigated. A special committee found Hill the aggressor, citing provocative remarks by Whitley, and recommended closing the incident with Hill's explanation accepted.
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Hile
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Hills
EF J Flynt
H Davis
J W Holde
A J McMullin
A A Lawrence
Crutchfields in Court Over Domestic Troubles
Mia J Crutchfield of 307 Rawson Avenue sought a peace bond against her husband in Justice Bloodworths court for alleged cruelty. Crutchfield claimed jealousy and a past incident where he threw his wife into the street after finding a letter. The case was dismissed with no further action.
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Two Negro Meetings End In Fusillade Of Shots
A large negro religious gathering at Shi toh church nine miles south of Anderson ended in a fusillade. Seven men were shot, four likely to die. A fight on the public road in front of the church precipitated the shooting as 3000 attendees watched. Seventeen participants’ names are on file. arrests expected tomorrow. An earlier incident near Brick Store in Newton county ended when gunfire erupted during a Sunday meeting. several hundred shots fired, one man fatally wounded and others injured.
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Tbe Partigleaus
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Pernans
Cerne GA
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