House Passes Two Bills on Court Terms and City Court Plan
The Georgia House approved two measures to extend terms for the superior court in Joynton county and to establish a Coffee county city court, while defeating a proposed four month foreclosure ad time limit. Debates centered on mortgage service timing with Rep Garlington and Rep Moss clashing over hardship concerns. The session also tabled a education committee recommendation and considered a joint panel on railroad purchase plans to reach the sea. Speaker McMichael officiated as acting presiding officer and the chamber planned a Saturday Athens barbecue trip with a return that evening.
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Superior Court
Joynton County
Coffee County
Moye
Johnson
Stewart
Coffee
Davidson
Putnam
Garlington
Richmond
Moss
Cobb
Blackburn
Fulton
Stone
Taliaferro
House
Committee On
Education
Senate
Congressional District
Paull
Ben HU
Atlanta
Birmingham
Pistol Shot Fired in House of Commons
Tendon July 11 report of a pistol fired from the Strangers gallery in the house of commons sparked panic as a yell of justice for women rang out during a session.
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House OF Commons
Tendon
Senator Proposes Monthly Pay for Teachers in Georgia
Senator Perry of the Twenty-eighth district introduces a bill to pay school teachers monthly along with other state officers and authorizes the governor to borrow funds if needed. The measure targets prompt salaries and contrasts with current payments.
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Grant D. Perry
Senate
Perry
Anderson
Committee On
House DH
Barrow
Winder
L. D. Shannon
Curt
Jeffersonville
Billa
Ford
Johnson
Moore
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ruskin
Georgia
Agriculture schools need no investigation statement by Williams
John T. Williams of Janes county, president of the State Agricultural Society, opposes any exhaustive probe of Georgia agricultural schools. He argues funds for investigation should instead support the schools, trusting they already improve conditions and educate the rising generation. He adds cooperation with schools, not inquiry, will attract students to stay in state institutions.
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John T. Williams
Janes County
State Agricultural Society
Atlanta
R. Q. Cochran
Agricultural Commission
Jesup Pushes Savannah Florida Highway Through Jesup
Jesup business leaders and trades groups back the Savannah Florida highway plan. Telegr ams were sent to Representative Meadows supporting the Slater bill to extend the road to the Florida line with convict labor. City officials and businessmen vow to secure the route through Jesup.
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Jesup
Savannah- Florida
Representative Meadows
Wayne
Slater Bih
Florida Line
Reynolds announces candidacy for council in Eighth Ward
Frank H. Reynolds, chairman of the improvement committee of the parish board, announces his bid for council in the Eighth Ward. He states he is in the race to stay and will pursue his campaign with the goal of improving local infrastructure and services.
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Reynolds
Frank H. Reynolds
The
Pari Board
Counch
Mr. Reynolds
Reynolds Aims for Steady Civic Growth and Parks Focus
Reynolds announces a vigorous campaign promising more consistent city administration with long range planning. He highlights park improvements at Piedmont and Grant as proof of his belief in recreation for the masses and pledges broad support for future civic projects.
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Gurva
Reynolds
Piedmont
Grant Parks
Atlanta
United State
Haverty
Humphrey
Joseph R. Nutting
C. J. Harmon
W. A. Hancock
John Owens
Friday Coolest Day Since June 12
The article notes Friday being the coolest day since June 12 with clouds shading the sun most of the day. The mean temperature was about 88 degrees, reaching a 91 degree high and 69 degree low. Showers are forecast, with over .60 inches in the last 24 hours, and thunder showers expected.
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Atlanta
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
Alabama
South Georgia
Governor’s Staff Visits St Simons Island Camp
Governor Slaton and Chief of Staff Fred J. Paxon with several staff officers and their wives depart for St Simons Island to inspect the state militia in camp, planning to return by Monday.
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St. Simons
Slaton
Fred J. Paxon
St. Simons Island
Colonel Paxon
Suitcase Breaks Open After Station Stop
A man riding with a friend at a station finds the handle of his suitcase breaks, causing the case to fall and clothes to spill in the mud. The scene contrasts with a shop ad promising a genuine cowhide suitcase with steel frame and brass trimmings.
Red Men Drum Corps to Run Excursion to Tallulah Falls
The Red Men drum corps will operate two special excursion trains from Atlanta to Tallulah Falls on July 18, departing at 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. with stops to pick up passengers, aiming to raise funds for new uniforms. Tickets available in advance at the Red Men's Wigwam, Sterling Soda, or station on morning of travel. a torch light parade is planned for Saturday night, July 12.
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Red Men
Atlanta
Tallulah Falls
Atlante
Guineaville
CUA
Centralenue
Sterling Soda Company
Chamblee
Doraine
Norcross
Duluth
Suwanee
Bueford
Flowery Branch
Oakwood
Brunswick Citizen W.G. Lee in Suicide Attempt
Brunswick Ga July 11 Special W G Lee prominent citizen and cashier of Mutual Light and Water lay dying after an early morning self inflicted gunshot. Found in bed with a bullet in his head and a weapon beside him he showed no remorse and spoke only of head pain. Family heard the shot but thought it a house sound. No motive found and insanity suspected. Lee was a well known Elk and club man in the city.
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BrunsWick
W. G. Lee
Mutual Light and Water Company
Elk and Club
President Wilson Plays Dartmouth Links Again in Hanover
President Wilson played on the Dartmouth College links again in Hanover New Hampshire on July 11. He has found the course challenging and hilly with notable rough terrain and gusty winds affecting play.
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Hanover
N. H
Wilson
Dartmouth College
Bob Witeon Promises Regular Exercise After Setback
A fragmentary report notes Bob Witeon adopting regular exercise regime after a period of uncertainty. It mentions continued watching and a hope for improvement, with an implied return to form in the near future.
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Bob Witeon
Keeora Ie
Bigopt E
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