Georgia Senate Adopts Amended Income Tax Bill Passage Won 31 to 6
Senators debated an income tax measure citing a $250000 treasury deficit and rail impacts. amendments raised tax on traveling agents and refined the bill before passage by 31 to 6, with Governor Smith involvement and immediate consideration after journal confirmation. The session adjourned until the afternoon.
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Hardman
Senate
Overstreet
Smith
Deen
General Assembly
Henderson
Georgia
Treasury
Georges
South
Taylor
Walden
House Debates Drive Long Session to End
The Georgia House pressed a lengthy session on a broad bill with strict five minute speeches and twenty minute section debates. Amendments by Perry and Dean shaped the measure, including public service provisions and a veto on certain mercantile interests. The chamber adjourned after midnight with an extra session expected to tackle the general tax act and related measures.
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Dean
Floyd
Blackburn
Fulton
Elect&l
House
Senate
Perry
Hall
Agan
Hiram P Bell Known Georgia Leader Dies at 81
Hon Hiram P Bél a former Georgia legislator and Confederate official died yesterday at his son George Bell’s home in Inman Park in his eighty first year Born January 1827 he served in the state senate before the Civil War and in the Confederate Congress after mustering energy to keep Georgia united He later practiced law in Columbus and Atlanta and represented the Camnnsile district in Congress in 1873 Funeral plans set with services at the Methodist church in Cumming tomorrow afternoon.
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Confederacy
Confederate Congress
George S. Bell
Spruce Street
Inman Park
Old State
Hiram P. Belk
North Carolina
Joseph Scott Bell
Senate
State Senate
Bell
Commonwealth of Georgia
Tennessee
Fullan Martridge
W FE Smith
Marc H. Blanford
Clifford Anderson
John T. Shewhmake
James M. Smith
George N. Lester
Warren Aiken
Columbus
Blackstone
Congress
Gamnesile
Atlanta
George 1
Ummings
Wsaming
Cumming
Colnel Hiram Powell
Methodist Church
State tax commission nears final on intangible franchise taxes
Montgomery August 16 The state tax commission is near completion on intangible franchise taxes The Louisville and Nashville protested a tax on intangible values totaling 13 million dollars and asked for more time to file papers The Chattanooga Southern will be heard August 23 The telegraph, railroad and telephone lines with waterworks lights and street railways have been taken up and a large sum of money will be realized from them
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Montgomery
Ala
Spelal
Louisaville
Nashville
Whattanooga
Rai
Mary
Chroole
Nando
Clese Droge
Waters
North Carolina Case Hearing in New York
In New York on August 16 former Judge Pritchard heard depositions aiding a dispute between North Carolina courts and the Southern railway over the 21-4 cent rate law. George T. Evans, fourth vice president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, testified that local traffic costs more to handle than through service. Evans’ testimony faced objections from General Counsel Thom and former Chief Justice Shepard, who represented Governor Glenn. the master allowed the answer to stand.
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New York
North Carolina
Southern Railway
Pritchard
George T. Evans
Louisvile and Nashville Railroad
Thom
Southern
Byvans
Shephard
North Caroline
Gleen
Tribute Paid to Bell by Senator Henderson
Senator Henderson of the thirty ninth district paid tribute on the death of Colonel Hiram P. Bell of Cumming Georgia. He praised Bell as a deep thinker with a prophetic view of government and noted his forward looking intellect and influence in economic questions. Henderson said Bell’s life deeds will live in memory and that his guidance will be missed in his home county and town.
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Lewis A. Henderson
Thirty-Ninth
Hiram P. Ball
Cumming
Colonel Bell
Bell
Flowers
Belt
Water Main Bursts Threatens Chicago Hotel Guests
A 38 inch water main burst at Chicago avenue and Kingsbury street early today in front of the Stockholm hotel. Panic gripped 500 guests as police rescued women and children while basements flooded across two blocks. Several homes and tenants were saved from drowning as yards four to five feet below street level filled with water.
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Chicago
Chicago Avenue
Kingsbury Street
Stockholm
Boilers Explode Kill Engineer at Prattville Plant
A blast at Autauga Lumber Co. Prattville injures seven and wrecks the plant. Engineer Thomas Cherry dies. Sawyer Chilcot, Mr. Murphy, and an unknown man are fatally hurt. Cherry's body was blown to pieces. Remains take fifteen to twenty minutes to collect. Also reported Athens merchant J W Anthony ends life on a Central Railroad train by ingesting six one ounce bottles of laudanum. He dies shortly after. cause unknown.
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Montgomery
Ala
Advertiser
Autauga, Lumber Company
Prattaville
Thomas Cherry
Sawyer Chilcot
Murphy
Cherry
Athens
Tobacco Dealer Fears Higher Cigarette Tax in Atlanta
Govan a tobacco and cigars dealer opposes the Senate plan to raise cigarette taxes in Atlanta. He recalls a past $200 license attempt that aimed to channel sales to Confederate veterans. the plan failed to raise revenue and drew criticism.
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Ww. d. Govan
Senate
Atlanta
Casualties at LaGrange Negro Kills Other
A confrontation near LaGrange Georgia ends with Ben Siggers mortally shot by Bill Wright after Wright is intoxicated. Siggers retaliates and kills Wright. Deputy Sheriff Bird accidentally discharges his revolver, injuring his thigh. A brakeman on the Atlanta and West Point Railroad breaks an arm in a yard fall. another negro brakeman shatters his right leg near the N and GB depot.
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LaGrange
Ben Siggers
Bill Wright
Wright
Siggers
Wot Birdgong
Gaston
Atlanta and
West Point
N and GB
Capitol probe urges criminal civil actions in Pa. fraud case
Harrisburg August 16 report by capitol investigation commission recommends criminal and civil proceedings against eighteen named individuals involved in the fraudulent construction and furnishing of Pennsylvania's 13 000 600 capitol. Attorney general urged to act promptly. Also mentions barbecue at Strouds for monument fund with hearty turnout and good profits.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Capitol Investigation
Negro Rocks Officer Bishop During Night Disturbance
In the area of Chapel and Holland streets a disorderly crowd gathered as revelers rode the Jenny. A large rock was thrown striking Officer Bishop on the head after officers had warned the crowd. Bishop and Officer Arthur responded to a call from the Flying Jenny and attempted to pursue the rock thrower but the assailant could not be identified amid the confusion.
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Chapel
Holland
Jennie
Bishop
Arthur
Jerney
Injury at Gresham Manufacturing Company Grinds Employee
Lloyd Davis, an employer at Gresham Manufacturing, Griffin, was injured in a machinery accident today. His finger was severed and he sustained serious injuries.
Wannsee Yacht Race Winners Emperor William's Cup
The Wannsee won today's Sounder class yacht race for Emperor William's Cup in Keil Germany on August 16. Visiting American yachtsmen are eliminated from the finals and have lost their last chance at the cup or series.
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Keil
Germany
Georgia Railroad Train 27 Derails Near Dearing
Augusta dispatch reports Georgia road Passenger Train No. 27 derailed near Dearing after striking a rock pile on a curve. Three cars overturned, engine damaged, fireman badly injured, passengers shaken but largely unhurt. relief train organized and wreckers dispatched from Augusta.
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Augusta
Georgia Road
Atlanta
Dearing
B. H. Mortiaon
Engin
Grand Jury Indicts Goggins for Subornation of Perjury
Marietta Ga August 15 Special The grand jury that cleared Charlie Mayfield also indicted B G Goggins for subornation of perjury. Goggins arrested on $1500 bond. evidence from former employee Jake Foster. Trial set for Cobb Superior Court November term. Temporary alimony hearing for Goggins wife August 24 before Judge Gober. Represented by D W Blair and J Z Foster.
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Marietta, Ga
Chariie Mayfield
B. G. Goggins
Mayfield
Goggins
Frey
James Goggins
Jake Foster
Cobb Superior Court
Gober
D. W.blair
J. 2. Foster
NO SETTLEMENT FOR CHICAGO
Shandon in Chicasre Chicago August 16 despite the strike order by President Small last night the situation remained unchanged today. All workers expected to strike were already out and union officials believed brokerage and commission houses would be paralyzed, but no new strikes were reported by late morning.
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Associated Press
Chicasre
Chicago
Small
Past y cereals blamed for indigestion says physician
An Indiana man credits his recovery from severe dyspepsia to Grape Nuts. A physician warns that pasty cereals like oats and wheat can be hard to digest and depress mood, while Grape-Nuts is described as thoroughly cooked and easily digested. The ad promotes reading The Road to Wellville on package inserts.
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Indiana
Wellville
Yellow fever spreads and home workers' plight in England
Yellow fever reported in Marianao Cuba with two cases at Colba Bocha bring total to sixteen. In England, the Women's Trade Union League president testifies that home workers face poverty, with a shirt maker earning 73 cents weekly and another paid 4 cents per shirt dozen, underscoring reliance on charity or relief.
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Washington, D
Cuber
Taylor
Marianao
Colba Bocha
Cuba
England
House of Commons
Women’s Trade Union League
Camm
Allfa-Chalmer Co Denies Financial Trouble In Wisconsin
Milwaukee August 16 President W H Whiteaide of the Allfa Chalmer Co issued a statement denying rumors of financial distress. He asserted there was no foundation for any receivership claim, stating orders on hand total 15 400 000 and promise a year of work with strong earnings.
Mortuary Notices From Athens Georgia Area
Funeral notices report several local deaths and services in Athens and nearby towns. Mrs B H Overby wife of B H Overby died at a private sanitarium and funeral was held at Barclay and Brandon with interment at Oakland. Miss Junia McKinley and Mrs D J Coogler also noted with services at home and in Conley and Forest Ark. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Christian of East Point died at home with funeral at Willama Chapel near Morrows Station. Miss Mary Johnson 8 died at a private sanitarium and will be buried at Hollywood Cemetery. Corneille Powell 18 died after brief illness in Sandersville. remains to Athens for services at Barber street residence and interment at Green cemetery. E S Vandergrif died at home on Kelly street. funeral and interment planned in Nelson, Ga.
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B. H. Overby
B. H Overby
Barclay & Brandon
Oakland
Miss Junia McKinley
Junia McKinley
Vn Kirkwood
D. J. Coogler
D J Coogler
Conley
Forestark
Frank Chriatian
East Point
Willama Chapel
Morrow's Station
Mary Johnson
Tye Alrees
Hallywood Corneftle Powell
Athens
Mra Lang
Sandersville
Corneille Powell
Vandergrif
Kelly Street
Nelson
Alabama Railroad Commission to Hear Cotton Rates Next Session
The Alabama railroad commission will consider cotton rates to and from compresses between Alabama stations at the August 6 meeting in Montgomery. The 1 cent demurrage rule from last session will be reviewed, with responses due to adjust a new schedule before harvest. Money rates are expected to drop notably, endorsed by J. H. Marvin of the Southern Express Company who praises the progress.
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Sesalon
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Railroad Commission
J. H Marvin
Southern Express Company
Thumbs and Toss Cut Off at Tabernacle Sermon
SHORT STORIES OF LOCAL FIELD REV. J L WHITE OF BEAUMONT. Trex a former Macon pastor fills the Second Baptist pulpit at Toam and 8 Pom during Anguet in the absence of Tir Joon F WAlte. Dr Whiter delivers a Sunday evening sermon described as unique and striking, with crowds gathering for both morning and evening services.
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J L White
Beaumont
Trex
First Baptist Church
Macon
Second Baptist Church
Toam
Anguet
Tir
Joon
Tabernacle
Broughton
Ridley
Atlanta
la Broughton
No Change in Telegraphers Strike Amid National Tensions
Reported by a Gainesville desk, the idle telegraph operators remain firm as the strike enters a fresh phase. A press committee led by RB Cheney EB Smith and B I Moore prepared a declaratory report detailing union hiring, wage support, and tensions between the Western Union and Postal companies.
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Thera
Stichera
Moore
Prin Ples
Thal
Wisterm Union
Tempet
Caton
Te Postal
Thes
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