Fee Statement Requested by Hollis in Legislature
A resolution introduced in the house asks the Secretary of State and the Comptroller General to provide within five days a full statement of their earnings. Rep Hollis of Taylor says the move aims to inform the public and counter impressions about high fees, noting estimates of up to $20,000 for the secretary of state and about $2009 for the comptroller general. The measure must lie on the table for a full legislative day before action.
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House
Secretary of State
Hollis
Taylor
Dea
Tream
Hollin
Farm Products May Pay No Tax
Georgia farmers backed Representative Johnson of Bartow as a committee report favored exempting farm products from taxation for twelve months after reduction. The bill faced a tough House battle against Ways and Means attempts to maximize revenue on taxable property before a third reading. Johnson called it a fair amendment with broad support from farmers and consumers statewide.
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Georgia
Johnson
Bartow
Committee On Agriculture
House
Ways and Means
Sunday Freight Bill Nears Final Passage
The bill to end the Sunday restriction on freight movement advances in Georgia. It aims to help fruit growers by permitting refrigerators and peaches to travel on Sundays, with GA Trust Exchange backing the bill. Reported favorable by committees, it could save growers dollars in losses from the current ban.
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Georgia Trust Exchange
Finuies
Finlay Mortuing Teorgia
Senate passes resolution against Georgia Railway and Power case
The Georgia Senate approved a resolution urging the governor to drop a potential suit against the Georgia Railway and Power Company over Tallulah Falls property. Governor Brown and Attorney General Felder deemed a state suit futile, and no suit was filed. Ten gubernatorial appointments were confirmed without opposition, including solicitors, judges, and a state librarian. A bill to tighten marriage regulations was introduced, proposing a commission to investigate past habits before licenses. The Alexander-Tipping bill was referred to temperance committee. Senate adjourned to meet Monday at 11.
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Georgia Railway and Power Company
Talluleh Fells
State Senate
Senate
General Judiciary Committee
Felder
Brown
P. C King
Clay
Fort Galhea
Burkhalter
Clinch
Roger L Gamble
Jefferson
Lownerville
John R. Phillips
Copelan
Ninetenth
Alexander-Tipping
Temperance Committee
I A Bush
Senate Prohibition
Controversial County Attorney Bill Faces Filibuster
Georgia lawmakers debate abolishing solicitor general offices and creating county attorneys to prosecute felonies. Competing bills cap pay at 100 per 1 000 inhabitants, with Bibb County potential 5 000 annual salary, while critics warn of useless agitation and increased fees. Fear lobbying and adjournment prolong the dispute as supporters push for a Thursday special order.
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House
Fultbright
Holder
Fullbright
Halt
Bibb
Hall
Fullright
Justice Court
Georgia
Representative Fullbright
Mr. Fullbright
Harrell
Stewart
Legislative Gossip and Legislative Moves in Georgia
Legislative gossip centers on a $5000 serum fund for hog cholera work, with Dr Soule claiming $3000 yearly insufficient. Gov McBrown’s first signed bill is discussed, plus cannon gifts to Gordon Institute. Harvey Jordan to address European Rural Credits. corrections to a building repair bill addressed. stenographer fees debate ends unfavorably. near beer tax proposal seeks $2000 from manufacturers.
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Appropriations Committee
Soule
Stenographers contact Miss Hitt at Ivy 1774
Underwood Typewriter Office directs stenographers to reach Miss Hitt by Ivy 1774 dialing. The note provides a brief contact line for skilled shorthand and typing work through the local office.
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Ivy
Underwood Typewriter Office
Tieton Station Plans New Substation in Georgia
R C Ellis of Tift County urges a southern Georgia substation at Tifton to cut fertilizer costs by using locally suited soil. He cites nitrogen price and annual 600000 ton fertilizer use while noting existing Piedmont stations serve different soils. The bill passed committee and is expected next week.
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South Georgia
R. C. Ellis
Tift County
Tifton
Elia
Piedmont
Athens
Griffin
Norfolk
House Bills Passed in Friday Session
Legislature approves multiple measures including charters for Omega, Chauncy, Norwood, Mableton, Barrets and Ocilla city court changes. Other acts create road and revenue boards for Pierce Pulaski Floyd Quitman Colquitt Telfair and Jenkins counties while adjusting terms and salaries for various superior and city courts. Milledgeville context notes church work progress at the new Baptist church with contracts awarded and planning underway.
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Lowndes
Valdosta
Strickland
Fiore
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Pierce County
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Floyd
Board of Roads
Floyd County
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Quitman
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Omega
Rawiins
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Norwood
Deese
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Brinson
Jenking
Jenkins County
Lovejoy
Troup
LaGrange
Slade and Wohlwender
Muscogee
Superior
Ocillary Hall
Defore
Frederick of Mace
Oglethorpe
County attorney pay debated as bill to create more jobs looms
Representative Wimberly denounces a proposed measure as dangerous and costly to counties, arguing prosecutors face brutal workloads for low salaries. Proponents claim the bill would cut costs and fund roads, with Wohlwender urging support for country boys. The bill opens Monday on the house calendar as supporters insist it will gain constitutional backing.
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T San
Fullbright
Burke
Wohlender
Muscogee
Wimberly
Bible
Wohlwender
Foote says Still had brass knucks in fracas at Senate
Witness W Foote testified before the senate investigating committee that Luther Still president of the typographical union attempted to use brass knucks on Tom Lyon secretary of Byrd Printing in the Senate chamber fight. The hearing adjourned with plans to resume Monday.
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Senate Investating Committee
W . Foote
Luther Still
Typographical Union
Tom Lyon
Byrd Printing Company
Senate
Slaton
Foote
Charles P. Byrd
Senate Committee On Printing
Byrd
Lyon
Frank Hughes
Committee
Stil
Committee On
Hughes
Robert Blackburn
Footen
John M Elaton
New House Bills From Friday House Session
A United States naval officer has invented a torpedo carrying a gun which Nachargea an explosive shell into the itall of a vessel after the torpedo his sun stured the hull below the water fine armor.
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United States
House resolutions invite Harvie Jordan to address assembly
Resolutions adopted by the house Friday invite Hon Harvie Jordan to address the assembly on The Credit Banking System in the hall of representatives on Tuesday July 16 at 4 pm. A second measure requires the secretary of state and comptroller general to provide within five days a complete statement of the costs to the state of running their offices.
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House
Kimbrough
Harria
Harvie Jordan
Hall of Representatives
Hollis
Taylor
Caterpillars Found In Cotton Field At Americus
In Americus on July 14 special report notes caterpillars or army worms found this afternoon in an experimental cotton field owned by William L. English. The insects are feeding on tender foliage while appearing only here and farmers remain apprehensive as the cotton crop is three weeks late and vulnerable to rapid damage.
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Americus
William L. English
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