Tax Fight Halts Atlanta Tax Increase Bill Amid School Funding Clash
Heated debate in Georgia legislature centers on an Atlanta tax hike with proponents urging a one third revenue share to schools. Substitutes propose raising rates from 1.25 to 1.50 with a public vote, while critics warn of strains on teachers and system funding. Speaker Neill notes Houston county seat retention. Dodge gains an extra rep as terms proceed.
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Georgia
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Cecil Neill
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Murphy
Holloway
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Saert
Relief Planned for Confederate Heroes in State
Commissioner Lindsey backs an emergency certificate bill to cover the $857,928 owed to Confederate pensioners. General Thomas arrives in Atlanta to press relief, citing mandatory payments due May 1 and petitions from pensioners. The plan, plus the McLendon funding option, is to be reviewed by the General Assembly this week.
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John W. Lindsey
James A Thomas
Georgia Division of
Confederate Veterans
McLendon
House Appropriations and Ways and Means
Atlanta
Georgia II
Georgia
Lindsay
Arepresenta
Atlanta Hosts 1922 Caterers Convention In Chicago
Atlanta wins bid to host the 1922 American Caterers Association convention in Chicago with L L Thornton of Atlanta elected president. Georgia Hotel Men's Association aims to secure its 1922 convention there as well, tying both events to the American Hotel Men’s Equipment exposition and drawing 5000 plus hotel and restaurant men. Atlanta delegates include James F. DeJarnett and other Georgia hotel and cafe leaders.
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Chicago
American Caterers’ Association
and & LL
American Hotel Men’s Association
Apatlanta
James F. DeJarnett
Georgia Hotel ‘Men'a Association
Cecil Hotel
Co. L. Dinkler
Anstey Hotel
George Cultis
Folsom's
Henri Brodeur
Capital Chey Club
Charles Keraldes
Peachtree Safe
Arthur Wiseburg
Harding 10 Speaks in Senate Today for Bonus Delay
President Harding planned to appear before the Senate to seek a temporary postponement of the soldier bonus bill. He conferred with Senator Lodge and Senator Curtis on assurances the bill would be recommitted, with the address expected in the Senate chamber tomorrow if not delayed. The American Legion criticized delaying tactics as dangerous to the measure’s passage and to national justice.
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Mellon
Uniforms Ordered for Girls at Chattanooga High School
In Chattanooga Tennessee on July 11 a state education department ukase requires girls at the high school to wear middy suits in plain white or blue made of cotton or wool. Hosiery and low heeled shoes are also mandated. Commissioner Frazier cites modest dress to match boys and improve the study environment by reducing distraction.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Department of Education
Frazier
Srudy
1200 Pounds of Ice Keep Congregation Cool During Sermon
In East St Louis, Rev. Francia Geyer of the First Methodist church conducted a service as the thermometer neared 99 degrees. Twelve 100 pound blocks of ice sat before a large electric fan, sending cool air over the worshipers while aisles and pews absorbed the heat.
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East St. Louisa
Francia Geyer
First Methodist Church
Collier Attacks Fordney Tariff in Six Hour Debate
Washington July 11 Democracy Representative Collier of Mississippi assails the Fordney tariff bill in a six hour House debate, saying the committee heard only one side and charging the measure maims meat and sugar while admitting duty free items. Republican contrasts and Frear’s attacks on dye patent provisions mark the session as Garvan and emplaced embargo critiques drew focus.
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Fordney
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Mississippi
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Texas
Martin
Louisiana
South
Frear
Wisconsin
Francia P. Garvan
Thomason Cash Hold Up Ends With Neck Wound
Three armed men entered J A Thomason’s store at 1628 Port street and demanded cash. One fired a shot at Thomason as they fled, injuring his neck. he was taken to Grady hospital in serious but not fatal condition. Detectives and officers obtained a description. robbers escaped.
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Injunction Orders Brewers To Obey Dry Law In New Orleans
Judge Rufus Foster of the U S district court issues an injunction requiring six local brewers American National Standard Columbia Dizia and Union to comply with the Volstead act or face contempt. The order, said to be first of its kind, bars beer with more than one half of one percent alcohol and aims to avert grand jury indictments. Penalties agreed total about two hundred thousand dollars. no grand jury action yet.
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Rufus BP. Foster
United State District Court
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National
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Union
De Valera to Meet Lloyd George Next Thursday in London
London July 11 The Associated Press reports the Irish crisis centers on De Valera meeting Prime Minister Lloyd George next Thursday to begin discussions toward settling the Irish question and implementing the noon truce. De Valera will be joined by Griffith MacNeil Duggan Stack while Lloyd George’s conference associates remain unnamed. The truce has returned Dublin to calmer scenes though Belfast and parts of the country report violence and bank raids in the day. The Dail Sireann members met in private at Mansion House as the truce takes effect.
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Austin Stack
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Slacker Drive opens in Atlanta under draft clean up
In the northern district of Georgia the government filed 63 draft violation bills in U S district court Monday. Bench warrants were issued for the accused as officials expect 159 to 200 more indictments. Assistant D A Gordon Combs said many cases involve technical violations or errors in records and some men may be innocent or subject to removal from the list.
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United States District Attorney
Atlanta
Comba
France Accepts Harding Disarmament Invite With Alacrity
Paris reports France ready to accept President Harding's disarmament plan with alacrity as a security measure for its Asiatic possessions while Briand defends long patience with Germany. The Temps questions league value amid Washington talks and Wilson era ties. Paris, July 11, 1921.
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Navy appropriation bill funds disarmament plan
Washington July 11 The appropriation bill authorizing 410 900 000 in expenditures carries the Borah amendment for a tripartite disarmament conference. The House and Senate agreed to the conference reports on the measure late Monday, sending it to President Harding for his signature.
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Harding
House
Senate
Late developments in conference plan for arms limits
President Harding proposed a conference among Great Britain France Italy Japan and the United States to limit armaments. Britain pledged full cooperation calling the initiative wise and courteous. France indicated acceptance with relief from military costs while Japan was seen as potential opposition. Washington noted delegates would negotiate after the invitation. Congress broadly praised the step as a major world movement.
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Japan
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Empire
Paris
Washington
Japan Holds Key to Disarmament
Sidney Y Whipple notes leaders in finance and industry view Japan’s attitude as pivotal to any disarmament plan under President Harding. Experts cite Japan’s need to expand due to population, Bolshevism, labor unrest, and regime shifts, with three questions shaping Britain’s leverage and a possible solution. Economic stakes include cutting war costs and U S budget burdens, as disarmament could reduce 82 percent of federal outlays in 1920.
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United News
Sta
New York
Les
Japan
Harding
Great Britain
Francia M. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
Korea
Shantung
Manchuria
Radicallon
Far East
United States Bureau of Standards
Commons Cheer As George LaudS Momentous Step
London dispatch reports unsteady progress as Lloyd George and Briand plan to send subordinates to Washington for pre negotiations while staying home for ratification. They cite political risk, Europe’s fragility, and Wilson’s downfall as reasons. Britain anticipates U S leadership in disarmament talks with cautious optimism.
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United News
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United States
Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast For Georgia
Partly cloudy weather with focal thundershowers on Tuesday and Wednesday, no change in temperature across the period. Forecast centers on Georgia, indicating unsettled skies and potential localized thunder activity.
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