Dispensary Bill Probed by Georgia Officials and Clergy
Governor Candler weighs the Wright dispensary measure as ministers from the South Georgia conference urge veto. Gilmer county backs veto while ex governor Northen calls it bad. Telegrams and pleas flood the governor's desk as local option ambiguity fuels opposition. Transportation notes follow.
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Gilmer County
Northen
Wyeto
Candler
Georgia
Wright
Macon
Aten DL Candler
W. FP. Smith
Senator Greer
Forty-First District
Greer
Ofice
Senators debate creating an appellate court in Georgia
The Georgia Senate narrowly rejected Section 1 of a proposed constitutional amendment establishing an appellate court with two or more divisions to handle appeals and writs of error from city and superior courts. Supporters argued it would ease Supreme Court workload. opponents warned of increased costs. A second amendment proposal offering tax exemptions for industrial cotton investment was introduced, with a vote to resume discussion scheduled for morning.
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General Assembly
Supesrema Court
Supreme ‘Court
Sbpeale
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Savannah
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
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Bell
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Chapwell
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Harrell
Hayes
Hopps
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Norman
Stewart
Bullivan
Swift
Wilcox
Williams
Howell
J. Nays
Berrang
Buss
Dennard
Ford
Grantland
Holder
Jarnigan
Lyndon
McAfee
Newton
Smiley
Smith
Stone
Walker
Sullivan
Georgia
Gil
Standard Oil Company
Depot Bill Up Today Its Fate in Balance
The house takes up the depot bill to decide if Atlanta shall receive a new passenger station or keep the old shed. The bill earmarks 500,000 for depot construction from Western and Atlantic railroad rents, with a seven member committee to supervise plans and erection, aiming for completion by 1905 and funding through 1904. Supporters push it as timely and necessary, amid high public interest and a crowded gallery.
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Atlanta
Gress
Wilcox
Western and Atlantic
House
Senate
Reception to Dr Monk at Merritts Avenue Church
Merritts Avenue Methodist Church held a reunion to greet new pastor Dr Alonzo Monk who arrived from Knoxville. Presiding elder Dr RB JT Bigham introduced Monk, who expressed gratitude and asked for congregational cooperation. A reception featured pioneer members and North Avenue Presbyterian attendees. Monk will preach his first Atlanta sermon Sunday at 3 PM at North Avenue Presbyterian.
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Merritts Avenue Church
Merritts Avenue
Monk
Vassar Woolley
Board of Stewards
Bigham
W. 8. Thompson
WJ. Campbell
BP. Frazier
A. L. Holbrook
Richard Orme-Flynn
North Avenue
Mr. Flynn
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Knoxviligé
Atlanta
Election of Judges Considered at Constitutional Convention
Richmond Va December 4 The constitutional convention resumed consideration of the amendment proposed by Mr Withers to elect Supreme Court judges by the people Mr O Flaherty Warren concluded his speech yesterday in favor of the amendment and Meredith Richmond allowed the amendment and Manebeater joined in support
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Richmond
Withers
Supreme Court
O'Flaherty
Warren
Feredith
Amenssden
Manebeater
Death of Carl Robertson recalls Atlanta days
Carl Robertson 22, former Atlanta resident, died November 16 in Calhoun Georgia. He was the only son of a widowed mother and worked for Western Union Telegraph Company during seven years in Atlanta. Funeral services were held at Calhoun with Rev. C E Ellery presiding as mourners remembered him as a man of sterling worth and deep community regard.
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Atlanta
Blalock Bill Knocked Out After Two Hours of Debate
After a two hour struggle the Blalock resolution to fund interest on Georgia’s bonded debt from the public property fund failed in the House by a 76 to 74 vote. Supporters argued the measure upholds the constitution. opponents warned it unconstitutional. The roll call, verified at the speaker’s request, showed continued interest in reconsideration.
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Go Glose
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Bell
Blatock
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Boswell
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Brace
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Clower
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Meriwether
Newton
Egleston
Duncan
Forest
Foster
Floyd
Oconee
Franklin
Freeman
Troup
Gary
George
Twiges
Hamby
Hamilton
Hammock
Harden
Hardin
Harkins
Hilton
Hitch
Hodges
Hosen
Houston
Howard
Baldwin
Howell
Hale
Hutchins
Jordan
Jasper
Land
Lawrence
McLennan
Madden
Mitchell
Emanuel
Morris
Mulherin
Mullins
Niblack
O'Connell
Grr Park
Greene
Perry
Pierce
Quillan
Rawis
Reid
Campbell
Reta
Taliaferro
Sanders
Slaton
Steed
Stevens
Brewnrs
Stubbs
Symons
Toomer
Tumlin
Turner
Walker
Crawford
Webster
Wailborn
Wells
Wilson
Adams
Bartow
Bailey
Barrow
Blue
Bray
Brawton
Brock
Carrington
Copeland
Cowart
Crumbley
Darden
Daughtry
Deal
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Dorminy
English
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Felder
Towns
Frederick
Whitfield
Morgan
Hall
Bibb
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Kilburn
Knight
Lane
Lott
Luttrell
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Maples
Merrit
Thomas
Monroe
Moore
Natramore
Quifey
Park
Parker
Peyton
Rhyne
Richardson
Roberta
Schley
Shank
Whipp
Hingletary
Smith
Hancock
Henry
Stafford
Sturgis
Taylor
Blalock
Candler
Georgia
Richmond
Fayette
Ihose
Whitchard
Terrell
Wright
Friends
General Assembly
Mir
Mgr. Whitchard
Bible
Logan’ ‘. Bleckley
Bleckley
Johnson
Treasurer Park
Legislature Debates Session Plans and Fiscal Bills
The house discussed morning afternoon and evening sessions for the remainder of the session. A substitute for the Blalock resolution was voted down, while another dies plank was rejected. Bills on insurance policy payouts, public contracts, and a $422,750 appropriation were also addressed with debates and tabling. Introductions included a motion to pay Mrs George G Johnson per diem for her late husband, former member George G Johnson.
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Blalock
Mutherin
Richmond
Committee On
Houston
Fulton
Blue
Marion
Egleston
Bower
Decatur
Porter King
Miller
Muscogee
Mr. Tarver
Jefferson
George G. Johnson
Jefferson Venty
Powder Springs school district incorporation in Cobb county
Geographical action notes the Cobb county Powder Springs school district incorporation. The item references paying Joseph H. McWhorter and his estate for per diem, with at least two different Georgia local figures connected to the language. The Greene and Oglethorpe mentions involve appropriations for stenographer wages and related per diem payments.
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Mr. Stevens
Oglethorpe
Joseph H. McWhorter
Engagement of Mrs. P. D. Armour Jr to P A Valentine
The formal announcement of the engagement of Mrs. P. D. Armour Jr to P. A. Valentine of Chicago has been made public by Mrs Armour in New York. The wedding is set for the last Wednesday in April. Butter churned daily. Beuchler's daily, both phones 1422.
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la Farge
Michelangelo
Raphael
Rembrandt
Velasquez
McClure
P. D. Armour, Jr
New York
P. A. Valentine
Chicago
Beuchler
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the Jeweler
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Kersey
Melton
Vienna
Eiseman Bros
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Pryor Streets
Union Depot
Eisenia Bros
Washington, B.C
Eisenitas Bros
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Md
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