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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1912
Page
10
A vintage ad extols Porlam Soap for bathing improving skin health. It claims cleansing softens skin, protects infection, and yields clear complexions. Offers free samples for readers to request by writing to Benefy Laboratories, New York City.
Washington July selection of a chairman for the Republican National Committee stirs the air as Taft, his secretary, and a committee meet for four hours to choose a successor. Several names circulated but Hilles eliminated. next moves depend on subcommittee talks and party leaders across states and Congress.
Fire tore through two blocks in Tonopah New July destroying several buildings in the business district. Widespread damage reported with multiple structures consumed by flames and firefighters battling the blaze.
Georgia House debated the Tippins near beer bill amid crowding galleries and mixed passions. Representative Hooper Alexander led the push against liquor saloons, locker clubs, and political influence, arguing for stronger prohibition and local option measures, with amendments and heavy debate on enforcement and licensing.
A special joint committee has introduced a comprehensive measure to establish a Department of Insurance under the comptroller general, appoint a chief insurance commissioner and deputy, publish annual financial reports, license and regulate insurers and agents, require exams and filings, and set penalties for misrepresentation rebates and violations. The act details licensing, examinations, capital requirements, fire inspection, and procedures for revoking licenses, with specific provisions for stock and fraternal companies, assessments, and required standards. It outlines funding, salaries, and enforcement, aiming to modernize and centralize oversight across domestic and out-of-state insurers operating in Georgia.
The Georgia Senate spent a busy day introducing bills and resolutions. Senator W J Harris pushed measures on workers compensation and two new state offices, plus a slate of bills from other members on county formation and state governance.
State requires mutual fire insurers to deposit 10008 in bonds with the state treasurer before license issuance. Policies must include emergency clauses allowing additional assessments. Companies must maintain assets equal to unearned premium reserves and submit policy samples to the Insurance Commissioner for approval.
At the National Education Association convention in Chicago, a report states that 12,000,900 of 20,066,000 U S school pupils are in rural schools and only one third of rural students are meeting expectations. Calls grow for national supervision and federal funding to improve country schools.
H H Perry argues the county unit plan better reflects public sentiment and protects agricultural interests, opposing the plurality system and urging fair representation for country counties in primary elections. He cites federalism and Constitution as reasons to keep many political centers and criticizes executive committee actions as unwise.
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