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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legal item noting a judge, an amendment, and authorization by counties and corporates. Names and places are unclear, but the piece references court action and official approval processes with mentions of attorneys and authorities.
The Georgia House and Senate advanced a bill to move annual legislative sessions from October to the fourth Wednesday in June starting next year. The measure passed the Senate unanimously and awaits the governor's signature amid debate about constitutional timing and potential government disruption.
Mrs. Gertrude Driggs seeks in superior court to probate an alleged will of Charles Hill alias Salem Charlie. The 1888 will leaves $142,000 to 15 year old Gertrude Driggs, daughter of Mrs. Driggs, a variety actress. The pencil document bears signatures of a noted counterfeiter and Driggs's former husband. The case ties Hill to a counterfeit gang and questions inheritance by relatives in Americus, Georgia.
The Canadian Society of Georgia held its annual meeting at the Sun Life Insurance office on 323 Prudential building. Officers elected were W. A. Niall president H. A. Smith first vice president F P Hickson second vice president J. S. Cameron treasurer and 3 K Eagan secretary. Retiring officers were thanked for their service. The society plans social events and invites Canadians in Georgia to join.
Washington cabinet met to discuss aggressive steps to eradicate foot and mouth disease. Secretary Wilson urged a special appropriations request to fund immediate action including depopulation of diseased animals in affected states Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Brenau College reports its boarding houses full for the current session and has given up guest rooms to students. Ten new study rooms are under construction, allowing twenty more pupils after the holidays. The home department offers top comforts and conveniences with normal courses in literature music elocution and art. For full information contact A W Van Hreese or H J Prince assistants to the president Gainesville Ga.
Congressman-elect Carnahan a Republican from Indiana's second district died last night after a prolonged illness dating from the election. The passing creates a vacancy and prompts a dispute over succession in Washington Indiana.
A heated floor discussion centered on changing the legislature meeting date from fall to summer. Various members questioned constitutionality and potential governors veto. The roll showed 121 votes for the bill and 27 opposed, with warnings of possible veto and delays.
A compact note from Berkele at 34 Whitehall Street describes a new service aim for full table service and emphasizes personal artistry in choice of ware for beauty and utility.
The Georgia House, by unanimous vote, adopted a substitute bill to ban sale of adulterated syrup, requiring labeling of mixtures and stamping on the container. If approved by the senate and governor, it takes effect September 1, 1903, with penalties up to $1000 fine or imprisonment, and proceeds from confiscated stock go to county common school funds.
Lawmakers debated a measure to protect Georgia cane sirup from adulteration to elevate quality and price. Supporters argued glucose is not purer than cane juice and that farm filtration flaws cause fermentation. The bill passed 146 to 0 and heads to the senate.
Simple church service for former Speaker Thomas Reed in Portland Maine drew a distinguished crowd including Maine and Massachusetts governors. The day saw business and public buildings closed as the body lay in state, with a brief eulogy, prayers, and a burial planned for spring at Evergreen cemetery.
Across the state a heated discussion unfolded as Mr Hixon of Sumter introduced a bill to amend Americus city charter and faced strong opposition from his colleague Mr Lane. The pair clashed over the measure during the session.
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