Lieutenant Governor Bill Fails in Georgia House Vote
The Georgia House defeated a constitutional amendment to create the lieutenant governor's office. The vote was 115 for and 66 against, short of the two thirds 122 needed. Debate noted risks of no governor and election costs, with supporters listing several lawmakers and opponents arguing the current law suffices.
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Georgia
House
Stater
Bryan
Fulbright
Burke
Culpepper
Mariwether
Miller
Biley
Gower
Cris
Griffin
Lowndes
Blackburn
Fulton
Greene
Houston
Pickett
Richmond
Moye
Johnson
Meriwether
Wheatley
Crawford
Six Members Absent As House Debates Constitutional Amendments
Mr Myrick of Chatham, chair of the house constitutional amendments committee, disclosed to The Constitution that six members were absent Tuesday and five would have opposed the woman's suffrage bill. Absent were Gower Crisp Wimberly Bibb Adams Wall Smith Fannin Glenn Whitfield Grittin Lowndes Hopkins Thomas. The house will reconvene at 10 o'clock this morning to consider constitutional amendments.
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Myrick
Chatham
House
Gower
Crisp
Wimberly
Bibb
Adams
Wall
Smith
Fannin
Glenn
Whitfield
Grittin
Lowndes
Hopkins
Thomas
Dilla
State Board of Health Plans War on Rats
Macon Ga July 8 The state board of health will meet in Atlanta tomorrow to map out a plan for extermination of rats in Georgia and seek legislative appropriation for emergencies The announcement was made by board president Dr H J Williams Secretary H F Harris wired all cities urging a campaign after Surgeon General Glennan reported New Orleans situation The board will act quickly to prevent spread along the Atlantic coast and potential germ transmission via freight from Mississippi River docks
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Macon
State Board of Health
Atlanta
Georgia
H. J. Williams
H. F. Harris
Glennan
Washington
New Orleans
Willams
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Waycross Lightning Burns Barn and Destroys House
A severe storm struck Waycross Georgia causing fire at a Sandard OU Company barn and minor blaze. A one story Albany Avenue home owned by Humphreys and Williamson burned with about 100 dollars in damage. Officer Gardner was shocked at Skelton's store as a nearby pole splintered. Traffic and telephones disrupted. three inches of rain fell.
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Waycross
Sandard OU Company
Albany Avenue
Humphreys and Williamson
W. C. Gardner
Valdosta saloonists enter plea of guilty
In Valdosta Georgia ten near beer dealers entered conditional pleas of guilty in court though one defendant was unable to appear. The pleas depend on the court allowing withdrawal if the appeals court reverses on a technical point for lack of evidence. If the higher court reverses on a technical point the guilty pleas stand.
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Valdosta
Lha
Court of Appeals
Colored Musical Festival Opens With Fine Program
The fifth annual Georgia Music Festival association opened last night at the First Congregational church colored with a strong program. White attendees enjoyed the performances as the festival runs through Thursday and Friday, highlighting Mrs Anita Patt Brown among other artists in the grand concert Friday night.
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The
Georgia Music Festival Association
Atlanta Colored Musical Festival Association
First Congregational Church
All Women's Night
Sylvia Ward Olden
Faust
Mamie Richey
Cac Resaini Dilton
Philadelphia
Young People's Chorus
Mana Askew
Gith
Hope
Joan of Arc
N. W. Ryder
J. W. Work
Anita Patt Brown
Chicago
Arl Rossini Diton
Hue Garnishment Bill Adopted by Senate
The garnishment bill, originally by Senator Hale, passed the senate 32 to 8. It allows wage garnishment for mechanics and laborers earning over $1 daily, with exemptions up to $1 and half of excess. Amendments and opponents cited fairness issues and political maneuvers.
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Hue
Senate
Hale
Ffth
Empire Life Receiver Sought Over Alleged Insolvency
James R Brown former Cherokee circuit judge files in Fulton superior court seeking a receiver for Empire Life Insurance alleging an $850000 deficiency, inflated building values and undisclosed liabilities. He claims about $6000 invested. company asserts misunderstanding and notes strong earnings, solvent status, and plans to move HQ to Augusta with substantial cash deposits and a new office building underway.
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Stork
Empire Life Insurance Company
James R. Brown
Cherokee Circuit
Fulton Superior Court
Thapire Life
W Yeeover
Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Eleymant
Charles I
Linton Hopkins
Andrell Latimer
Elis
Aisi
Empire Life
Brown
Ingal, Vent
Frank J.looper
James BR. Brown
Canton
Empire “Life Insurance Company
Insurance Department
Augusta ‘Stoekholders
Augusta
Roosevelt urged to run for governor in New York
Progressive leaders urged Colonel Roosevelt to accept the Republican nomination for governor of New York. He declined, stating he had nothing to say at this time and would not change his earlier stance. The question remained open as Roosevelt stood firm against leading the state ticket.
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New York
New York State
Roosevelt
Red Blotchy Skin Easily Remedied by Blood Purifier
An old advertisement-like notice promotes a blood purifier as a quick remedy for red blotchy skin caused by overheated blood. It claims rapid cooling action within minutes and describes how the product cleanses blood and membranes to prevent inflammation and skin eruptions. It invites readers to request a free illustrated booklet and buy the product from druggists, warning against imitations.
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Switt Specific ‘Co
Swift Building
Atlanta
Large attendance at Negro Congress begins in Georgia
The Young People's Congress of the AME church opened at Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta amid devotions led by Bishop W H Heard and Dr H D Canady. Notables including A W Hall and H P Andrews performed, as a chorus of about 100 voices sang. Speakers stressed developing negro youth as a national asset and societal contributors.
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A.M. E. Church
Big Bethel A.M. E. Church
W. H. Heard
Africa
H. D. Canady
Atlanta
A. W. Hall
Los Angeles
Cal
H. P. Andrews
Jacksonville
Fln
Congress
Methodist Church
J. & Flipper
Empire State
South
Georgia
Southland
FE. V Branch
Lld
Alien Temple
A.M. Ls
P. G. Simmons
Griffin District
W. L. Dickerson
Rathel Church
W. A. Fountain
Morris Brown University
All. Gaines
Baltimore
Flippe
Ira T. Bryant
C. 0. Caldwell
Nashville
de RW
A. Gaines
J. R. Porter
Big Bethel
Perry Court to Meet in July at Perry Georgia
Special report notes Judge A G Rlley set July term of Perry city court for trials starting the third Monday with sixty four cases scheduled for July 20 and 41. Solicitor Robert B E Brown set thirty six criminal cases for July 27 and 28. Also mentions President Wilson nominating Hubert B Davis of Petersburg Virginia as secretary of the Haitian legation in Port au Prince.
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Perry Court
Perry
A. G. Rlley
Robert BE. Brown
Davis
Haiti
Washington
Wilson
Hubert B. Davis
Petersburg
Port Au Prince
Felder Speaks at Swainsboro for Senate Candidacy
In Swainsboro Georgia on July 8 Hon Thomas S Felder spoke to about 200 voters urging his senate bid He assailed Governor Slaton and Mr Hardwick while defending his own integrity He claimed Slaton stole planks from his platform and denied a partnership with Hardwick to split the state He noted he and Hardwick have appeared in the same counties including Emanuel and Telfair.
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Swainsboro, Ga
Thomas S. Felder
Senate
Felder
Slaton
Hardwick
Rug
Congrssman
Manuel
Telfair
Former senator Bawin Bai ley and John Brooks found dead
In Patchogue L I July Bawin Bai ley a former state senator and John Brooks both of this place were found dead today under the hood of Bailey s wrecked automobile on the outskirts of the village The automobile apparently skidded and turned over.
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Patchogue
L. 1
Bawin Bailey
John Brooks
Bailey
Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Cure for Kidney and Bladder Woes
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a remedy for weak kidneys and bladder. It claims to clear impurities, neutralize urine acids, and relieve symptoms like cloudy urine, dribbling, swelling, and cramps. Includes dosing and cautions against sugar.
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Stuart
Juniper
Drowned Boy in Chattahoochee River Seized by Cramp
In Columbus Georgia on July 5 Special report says Shepherd McBride aged 11 years was seized by a cramp while bathing in the Chattahoochee River and drowned. Several companions were with him but unable to aid. The body had not been recovered at press time.
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Columbus
Seised
Shepherd McBride
Chattahoochee
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Sam Bernard
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Cool Clean
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Your Bay
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