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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
10
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A Georgia general tax bill revision centers on Coca Cola soda taxes and foreign corporation levies. Dr. Kelly argues Coca Cola harms public health and backs a $1000 levy. opposition warns against widening state burdens. The session also shapes slot machine, pawn, and midway taxes while adjusting sewing machine and insurance provisions.
The Georgia Senate declined to reconsider its passage of the convict lease bill by a 25 to 10 vote. Senators debated Hopkins amendment delaying binding contracts 20 days after the next General Assembly meeting, with supporters arguing for state protection and higher revenue, and opponents fearing higher bids and losses to the state. The appropriation bill was read second time as the chamber planned two daily sessions to speed passage, while a report on the Academy for the Blind urged higher maintenance funding and noted excellent sanitary conditions with 108 pupils none ill.
Washington December 5 Richard Cole the man recently arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis was today released from custody by the district attorney who said no further detention could be asked for without evidence.
The Australian ballot measure in Georgia is shelved for the next session. Senate delayed action and made the bill the special order for the second day of the next session, with continued support but no final passage this session.
The appropriations committee reduced multiple state education items including 842 dollars to the sanitarium, 16 000 for the Soldiers Home for two years, and 27 560 for the University of Georgia. North Georgia Agricultural College receives 37 500 yearly, while the Dahlonega campus debates continue. Senators discuss restoring funds to Thomasville and library funding tied to Peabody. The panel plans further meetings with hopes to finalize for the senate early next week.
A newly publicized reform scheme for Macedonia repeats existing regulations and lacks popular confidence. The Italian divorce and affiliation bill stalls in committee, likely doomed like prior bills. In London, Alice Maud Whatacre Crolla, known in Chicago musical circles, has died. Amsterdam sees a general strike by the Dockers union after dock companies insist on a company’s works by striking employees.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure as remedies for nervousness and heart trouble, claiming sleep restoration and improved circulation. A customer testimonial from Fox Creek Kentucky describes recovery after prior costly medical treatment, urging readers to try the products and mention the free book offer.
City Comptroller Goldsmith declares Atlanta is on splendid financial footing while noting two or three departments face shortfalls. He explains new requisition clerks ensure purchases are charged to the correct department, keeping overall finances in better shape than in years past. He adds agitation helps departments stay within appropriations.
A college boys’ satire praised as the fastest seller. The ad promotes the book as rich with satire and pure thought, urging readers to write for Jno M. Miller Co at 39 Marietta Street.
George W Restine, noted railroad man, appointed chief of transportation and traffic for the St Louis exposition after serving as Colorado Midland receiver and chairing the western freight bureau. Also in San Francisco, M Bellain, secretary to Bishop Tik hon, found dead in bed from heart failure. Fire damages Franklin MacVeagh residence at 103 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, with two maids injured. overheated furnace blamed. A British club forms among male students, inviting graduates from Canadian institutions and British-educated members to join.
Washington December 5 Special Judge Adamson has secured the appointment for Mrs Mabel Williams widow of Ramsey Williams Harris county two young men who held a position on the same files until his death months ago son of former Senator Williams a Georgian political figure. Also includes an unrelated advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla promising rejuvenation and mail order offer.
Carrie Nation is jailed today on charges of disturbing the peace after being forcibly ejected from several drug stores and a prominent hotel. A hooting mob followed as she was watched. druggists and clerks closed doors to protect patrons as she attempted smashing.
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