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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1915

Page

12

Georgia House debates guard against parallel rail line

The Georgia House General Judiciary Committee endorsed a bill to block construction of any railroad paralleling the Western and Atlantic line without explicit General Assembly approval. The measure, urged by Judge Spencer Atkinson, seeks swift action to curb charter issuance while a constitutional amendment is considered.

Western and Atlantic House General Judiciary Committee General Assembly Secretary of State Senate Pergona Judeo Ajson Messrs. Cul~ Pepper Meriwether Starke Jackson Swift Muscogee General Assem Tidge Atkinson Tost Culpepper Georgia Tower Phil Cook North Georgia Mineral Railway Louisville Nash General Judiciary Committee Olive Richmond Statehouse Elock Atkinsons Atkinson Suv Qallroad Corporation Thio Balla Ale Ag Benerel Bill Awa Erin Lee Bevel Gm Andrew Cobl Athens Elkins Witagerald House General Judiciary House Bar Association of Deonee Circuit W. B. Kent Wheeler County

Georgia Legislation Seeks State Supervision of Cotton Warehouses

Georgia lawmakers discuss the Shipps bill to license cotton warehouses under state supervision with Haynes McFadden of Atlanta and bankers attending. Senator McLeurin of South Carolina will speak on the merits of a licensed warehouse law, while others push for federal and state regulation.

Georgia Atlanta Augusta Savannah Capitel Diacuss Senate House Haynes McFadden Georgia Bankers’ Association Representa Lives McLeurin South Carolina McFarden

Persons Bill Sent Back To Committee

President Ogden Persons asked unanimous consent to recommit his bill amending the tax equalization law to tax invisible property to the finance committee. He said the measure should be studied further, and the bill was sent back for further action. A separate resolution proposed supplying victual drinking cups and lithia water in the senate chamber, with a light note over water. The Baykin move to strike water failed. A bill by Senator Way to ban teaching between races passed the senate and faces immediate effect in the house. several northern endowed schools with white principals are noted.

Senate Ogden Persons Senate Chamber Committee On Finance Persons Dobby Bny~kin Bayuin Capitol Senator Way

Chinese Steamer Line to Compete With Japs

A Chinese steamship line from southern China ports to the United States is to be established to challenge Japanese lines in trans-Pacific trade. Chinese capitalists plan to build a freight and passenger fleet and a representative is en route to the United States to finalize contracts for material.

Washington China United States Adviers Huriny Advicas

Plan for New Bond Issue Registrations Introduced in House

Representative Peacock of Dougherty introduced a bill to create special voter registration lists for county bond election votes. The plan runs sixty days before election for thirty days, aims to fix outdated practice of using last election registration, and requires constitutional amendment and publication of notices. It specifies daily hours for signing, eligibility rules, and a consolidation process with county registrars and the superior court clerk.

Peacock Dougherty Botd Isaac Friends of the Peacock Peacock's Tram Bdebl Seid Rud Maedalvotte O’clark Ektock Sald Ewing Superior Court Sata

Revised primary laws bill introduced in house

A bill by Representative Beck aims to revise state primary election laws. It requires party nominations before general elections, August primaries for all statewide offices, state and county funding, and Australian secret ballots. It mandates party nominee pledges, limits and spending rules, and abolishes party conventions.

Beck Carrol United States Senate J. G. Adams House Colquitt South Carolina Atlanta Andrews Finnton Congress Western and Atlantic Committee Chattanooga

Dodson's Liver Tone Tops Harsh Calomel Claims

An advertising notice touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless substitute for calomel blasting a sluggish liver. It warns calomel causes nausea, cramping and salivation, while promising quicker relief, improved energy, and safety for children.

Dodson

Second Dist Masons in Session at Albany

Nearly seventy lodges from the second congressional district attend the twelfth annual convention in Albany with about 550 Master Masons registered as delegates. Sessions in Elks' building feature welcome addresses by Acting Mayor Joseph Hirvnic and H Milner. Grand Master No 8 Ballard of Brunswick speaks as principal address. District officers listed include G L Sheppard Albany WoDM, FB Ford Sylvester JW EB D Collins Bluffton JB Brimberry Albany, treasurer J BE Hall Albany, C W Monk Sylvester J D B Hall Neu Mann Newton Rev Paul Price Newton chaplain.

Albany Elks Joseph Hirvnich H. Milner Alabany Masons J. W. Peddy Dawson Ballard Grunswick G.L. Sheppard Woom Woom, FB. Ford, Sylvester, Jw.) EB. D. Collins, Bluffion J. W Brimberry Reasurer J BE. Hall C. W. Monk Sylvester B. Na Neumann S. Max Lonsberg Paul Price Newton

Need of Rural Credits Stressed by Herrick

Hot Springs Virginia July 24 Myron T Herrick former ambassador to France urged independent farmer co operatives saying government aid and credit unions distort efforts and that organized selling purchasing power through cooperation best builds farms He warned American agriculture lags industry and population growth and that roads social life and especially rural credit systems hinder progress He cited Germanys cooperative model and cautioned against state aid that would create class privilege and resentment.

Hot Springs Myron T. Herrick France Europe Herrick Werrick Uise Onc Germany Imulva Massachusetts New York Wisconsin Texas Lal Frank Deen Real Co-Operative Bank Congress

Negro farmhand Gene Jackson slain by posse near Cochran

In Cochran Georgia on July 14 a Black farmhand named Gene Jackson who killed three white men near there was killed today by a posse after dynamiting his shanty and a gun battle. Victims were W. S. Hoge Lynn Sanders and Oscar Lawson.

Cochran | Black Marshal Hogg Lynn Sanders Oscar Lawson Jackson Sanders Jand Hogg Lawson W. C. Peacock Pulaski County Hawkinavilla

Resinol Soothes Skin Aids Healing For All Ailments

Resinol ointment and soap claim rapid relief from itching and skin disorders such as eczema ringworm pimples and blackheads. Promoted as doctor recommended for years these products are said to be gentle enough for delicate or baby skin and available through druggists with free samples offered by the company.

Balktimere

Described Black Man Jackson In Fatal Shootout Arrests

A Black man Jackson fired a continuous volley at a crowd after hiding in a house. The crowd charged, Jackson was killed, with two 38 caliber Winchesters noted. Pete Fam broWeh was arrested for furnishing arms. No further trouble expected.

Jackson Pete FambroWeh

Judge Recommends Land Settlement in Spouse Debt Case

Judge W. O. Ellis handles a Gunter v Gunter debt matter. J D Gunter owes his wife $750 and proposes paying with two land tracts valued at 3700 or more on Taylor and Simpson streets and Tate find Temple stream. The court orders Mrs Gunter to appear and show cause if she will accept the property in settlement.

W. O. Iilis J. D. Gunter Jane &. Gunter Ellis Gunter Superior Court Gilis Taylor and Simpson Streets Tate Temple Stream Thal

Directors named for New Orleans bank post

Washington July 14 Directors to represent the government in the New Orleans branch of the Atlanta federal reserve bank were named today by the federal reserve board Paid Saunders New Orleans Alpert P Bush Mobile and James E Zunts New Orleans

Washington New Orleans Atlanta, Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Board Paid Saunders Alpert P. Bush Mobile James E. Zunts

War ends in October predicted by Kaiser speech

London July 14 The Times reports Kaiser believes the war will end in October amid concerns over finances and winter campaigns. Banks reportedly fear bankruptcy if the war drags on. The Emperor is understood to have asserted an October end to hostilities in response to deputations urging an early settlement.

London The Wiens

Convention of Postmasters to Meet Here in October

Washington hosts the National Association of First and Second Class Postmasters convention on October 21 and 22. Secretary Shannon of Nashville Tennessee announced the selection after a officers meeting finalized arrangements for the event.

Washington Tely First Cinse Portmasters Shannon Nashville Tenn

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