Convict Lease System Described as Cancer of Alabama
Montgomery July 13 Merritt committee report calls convict leases a cancer to be removed from the state body politic and urges abrogation by January 1 1910 with convicts then on highways and state farms. Proposes three member prison commission, budget system, and prohibition on official fees. Notes Lacy defalcation involves others. urges fuller probe without impeaching Secretary John Purifoy. Reading of the report ends with a brief intermission before adjournment rough.
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Montgomery
Ala
Publc
Lacy
Gcan
John Purifoy
Hourge
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Department of Pure Food and Drugs
Henry Merritt
Merritt
Theaters At AU Ine Fontes Ax Presents A Busy Night
The Forsyth theater draws crowds with vaudeville and a six reel Vitagraph feature The Island of Regeneration starring Edith Storey plus a second feature The Grand shows Monte Briare in a noted production The Strand brings Marse Covington from the studio of BA Rolph with Edward Connelly and the British government spends about 45 million annually on stationery and printing in peacetime
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AU Ine Fontes Ax
Forsyth
Atlanta
Vitagraph
Island of Regeneration
Edith Storey
Annette Kellerman
Vie
Strand
Strand Theater
Marse Covington
BA Rolph Company
Edward Conenelly
Edward Connelly
Marie Covington
Glasses tailored to your oculist prescription by Moore & Sons
Our glasses help your eyes because they are made exactly according to the prescription of our oculist with curves scientifically accurate and with a finish as nearly perfect as it is possible for the most skilled mechanic to attain. Bring your oculist prescription to us John L Moore & Sons the Opticians, 42 N Brau St.
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Moore & Sons the
Opticians
Brau St
State Institutions Seek Increased Appropriations
The appropriations committee faces requests for higher funding as 1919 deficits loom. University of Georgia, militia, and pension departments detail shortfalls while tech and agricultural lines seek expanded budgets. Leaders promise hearings on individual items beginning Tuesday with aims to finalize allocations by week’s end.
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Athens
Futlbright
Alihesringa
Fullbright
Tech
K G Matheson
Georgia Tech
Douth
Tach
Atlanta
Barrow
H Callaway
Soule
Agricultural College
Smith-Lever
Thomas
South Georgia Normal, Archool
Valdosta
Plea for Law Enforcement Is Made by Judge Thomas
Judge W E Thomass delivers a forceful appeal to the grand juries of his circuit emphasizing the sanctity of oath and the duty to protect law and order. He warns against mob violence as crime reports rise and urges juries to uphold institutions like jails courthouses and schools to preserve civilization and safety.
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Thomas
Tifton
W E Thomass
National Capital
Thomas Sara
Duty to enforce law in hour of turmoil and crime
The quote urges authorities to uphold duty amid excitement and turbulence. It declares lawlessness endangers personal, social, and business interests and calls for the murderer to pay the penalty, with the court doing its part.
Mayor Attacks Brick Paving Ordinances During Signing
Mayor Woodward signed multiple paving resolutions in Atlanta, blasting brick-only mandates and insisting brick be specified. He noted Ponte de Leon avenue and Ponce de Leon avenue must use brick over concrete, warning of City government risk if brick is not used. Councilman Dallas witnessed the signing and pressed Gordon Street’s wood block paving, but the mayor warned changes to brick are needed to complete work this year.
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Woodward
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Mitchell Street
Gordon Street
Dallas
Mrs Reno Seeks Injunction Against Beavers Vice Squad
Court action tested police authority after Mrs J A Reno of 69 East Fane Street sought an injunction against Chief Beavers the police department and Detective Dureau. Judge Ellis granted a temporary injunction over moves ordered from Fairlie Street by 8 oclock Tuesday and the plea will be heard soon before Judge Ellis.
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Beavers
W OD Ellis
Beavera
Police Department
Dureau
J A Rono
East Fane Street
Reno
Vitalitas claims prompt cure for many illnesses
Questioning if Vitalitas truly offers healing promises as claimed. Advertises Vitalitas as nature’s greatest tonic, a mineral blend from the earth, free of harmful ingredients. Demonstrator accessible at Jacobs Pharmacy, 3 Whitehall Street, for information.
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Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Vitalitas
Meaxack
Semale Vitalitas
Jacobs Phamacy
Whitehall Street
Murray Delegation Opposes Beck Bill Abolishing Board
About twenty two or thirty Murray county citizens appeared before the house committee on counties and county affairs to protest a favorable recommendation of Mr Becks bill to abolish the Murray county board of commissioners The protestants claim the bill is Becks ploy to hinder the Murray courthouse project at Chattsworth the new county seat A petition for an injunction to stop construction was filed in Murray county alleging the courthouse faces the wrong direction The committee sent the bill to a subcommittee to consider allowing a vote by Murray county residents on abolishing the board in line with a last legislature measure The panel favored bills to abolish the county treasurer office in several counties and to amend road and revenue governance in Ben Hill and Candler counties plus establish county depositories in Cargo county
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Murray County
House Committee On Counties and
Beck
Murray
Board of County Commissioners
Chattsworth
Wurray
Spring Place
Eton
Phal Cook
Becks Pill
Board of Commissioners
Camden
Sumter
Candler County
Cargo County
Fair Street
Fairfie
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James Onrlis
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Oneill
Grana ‘Patrona Mac
Appropriations Committee
University of Georgia
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Pension Department
Military Department
Nash
Walter Harris
Daniel
Griffin
National Guard
Federal Department
David C Barrow
General Assembly
General Board
North Georgia Agricultural College
Georgia School of Technology
University At
State College of Agriculture
Ings
Washington City
Daily Press
Muse
Oxfords
Palm Beach
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Jins Pap
Mrs. Reno
Junior Shoe Department
Fred
Stewart
KODAK
Bishett Elery Thushingoda Cate
Mallerdore
KES Kodak Dept
Whitehall
Clearaway
New York
Chamberlin-Johnson DuBose Co
Paris
Madras
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
Atlanta Constitution
Baer
Willis J. Azbot
Bae
Unbdlasea
Tom Larke
Rapha
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