Atlanta Boosters Tame Critics at East Lake Club Event
Burwell tells legislators how Atlanta grew through booster work at a packed East Lake Country Club dinner hosted by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Governor Harris, Senator Persons, and Speaker Stirwell praise the city and Georgia progress while humor and rhetoric highlight the year’s political mood and booster spirit.
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Burwell
Atlanta
East Lake Country Club
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
Statehouse
South Georgia
Mellke ‘Wilkinson
Pri
Nat & Hari
Harris
Ikrrss
Macon
Atlantas
Fulton County
Georgia
Wilkinson
G Ogden Persons
Senate
Persons
WH Stirwell
House of Representatives
Speakers at annual meeting pay tribute and close gathering
Attorney General Clifford Walker praised Governor Harry as a golden hearted conservative and a man of old school values. Representatives Bale Blackburn and Candler spoke, Bale noting troubles at home hindering work and Blackburn marking his fiftieth anniversary. Candler offered benediction and the meeting closed with God be with you till we meet again as legislators and chamber members dispersed for next year’s event.
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Clifford Walker
Harry
John W Bale
Floyd
Robert B Blackburn
Tulton
Aca G Candler
Rules Fight and Capitol Move Spark Georgia House Debate
Tired lawmakers clashed over a standing rules change and a bill to move part of the state mansion site on Spring street. The mansion alteration was tabled after sharp defense. Blackburn argued increased property value from the new builds. Debate then spread to constitutional procedure, with a proposed three fourths vote rule defeated.
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Bibb
Blackburn
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Wohlwender
Muscogee
Connor
Spalding
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Dalton
Myr Hopkins
Thomas
Sheppard
Sumter
Georgia
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Campbell
Bullard
Sir Stark of
Jackson
Meadows
Wayne
Notable Prohibition Figure Praises Local Reform Leaders
Wiliam D Upshaw, a well known prohibitionist, commends Marlon Jackson and John J Lagan of the Men and Religion movement in a card to The Constitution. He criticizes opponents of remedial legislation as fanatical, extremist, and argues their assault on reform aids drunkenness and tarnishes the state. Upshaw notes public support for Jackson and the movement, recalling a large ovation at the Grand theater.
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Wiliam D Upshaw
Haa
Marlon Jackson
John J Lagan
Good People
Mr Upshaw
John J Fagan
Marion Jackson
Presbyterians to Meet In Jefferson Next Week For Mission Conference
Athens Ga July 15 Special Tuesday and Wednesday of next week the Northeast Georgia Presbyterian missionary conference will be held at Jefferson. Eminent church men on the program include Dr Richard O Fhnn Atlanta Dr Ww of Marion Davidson NC Dr M EB Wor ter Richmond Va Dr Dunbir Ogden Atlanta Dr 8 Burd Greenville Dr Homer Wellillan Atlanta Dr T OW Wolden Alabama Dr E L Hill Athens Prof JT P McCabe Chittanooga Dr J W Tyler Danville Ky Dr Libert smith Nashville Tenn Mr CA Rowland chairman las méns missionary movement for the south Rev S J Cartledge Athens and Rev C Stacey Toccoa.
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Athens
Northeast Georgia Presbyterian Missionary Conference
Jefferson
Richard O
Atlanta
Marion Davidson
M EB Worter
Richmond Va
Dunbir Ogden
Greenville
Homer Wellillan
T OW Wolden
Alabama
E L Hill
JT P McCabe
Chittanooga
J W ‘Tyler
Danville Ky
Libert_ smith
Nashville Tenn
CA Rowland
Las Méns Missionary Movement For the South
Rey
Sale Authorized for Southern Seaboard Lumber Assets
Federal court decree today authorizes the sale of the Southern Seaboard Lumber company assets, under foreclosure by Baltimore Trust Company. The timber lands and rail properties, valued at 600 900 dollars, will be auctioned in Fitzsabathton North Carolina on September 7, Statesboro Georgia on September 4, SyUilla Georgia on September 10, and Springfield Georgia on September 11.
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Federal District Court
Lembdin
Southern Seaboard Lumber Company
Baltimore Trust Company
Baltimore
Fitzabathton
Statesboro
Syiuila
Springfield
Man sued for divorce not the same Barnes
The Constitution has been asked to state that C HH Dames whose wife has sued for divorce is not the H Barnes manager of the Barnes Shert Metal Works.
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H Barnes
Barnes Shert Metal Works
New Counties Cause Fight in Committee
Debates in the constitutional amendments committee centered on creating two new counties, James with Adron as seat and Treutlen with Soperton as seat. Delegations from Laurens, Johnson, Emanuel, and Montgomery urged against redrawing lines that would reduce their counties tax burden, preferring James county if any new county is formed.
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Adron
Laurens
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Montgomery
Treutjen
Emanuel
Soperton
Treutlen
Mount Vernon
Montgoro
Bry
Hie
James County
New Buildings Needed for State Sanitarium Negro Patients
Data released by the board of trustees show urgent demand for additional facilities at the Milledgeville state sanitarium. With 1178 inmates, far above the 570 capacity for negro quarters, the facility requires a larger maintenance fund and expanded buildings to relieve severe overcrowding across both male and female wards.
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Milledgeville
Board of Trustees
House Appropriations Committee
Fair and Hot Today Forecast Says
The forecast warns of fair and hot weather with high humidity. The piece notes Thursday felt like the hottest day for the year, yet temperatures did not rise above zero degrees, amid many days of worry this year.
Cold Wave and Daisy Gem Prices at Carroll and Hunter
Daisy Gem in Black sells for $4.50 while Cold Wave Red Ash is priced at $4.75 at Carroll and Hunter.
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Carroll & Hunter
Procter
Atlanta
Stuarts Buchu and Juniper Compound Kidney Ad
Claiming to rapidly cure kidney and bladder issues, the advertisement urges taking a spoonful after meals and drinking water to remove impurities. It promises swelling, diabetes, dropsy, back pain, and skin color improvements, asserting quick recovery and renewed vitality.
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Stuarts Buchu
Rural Education Meet Draws Wide County Attendance in Athens
Nearly half of Georgia’s counties attend the Rural Education conference in Athens under Peabody and University of Georgia auspices. State leaders Brittain and Claxton address rural school needs while national reps discuss curricula, home and farm impact, and extension work. An upcoming tour of Clarke and Jackson counties with farm rallies is planned.
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Peabody School of Education
The
University
P P Claxton
United States Department
Harris
M L Brittain
Georgia
Federal Department of Education
Harold Foght
State Department
Boards of Education
Clarke
Jackson
Griffin Denies Misconduct At Deaf School Amid Probe
Rome July 15 Special W J Goffin Rome president of the Georgia School for the Deaf board denies allegations of funds being squandered at the Cave Spring institution. He says charges are part of a campaign to move the school and denies misappropriation or waste. He has written Representative Ayers requesting a full investigation and audit. The chairman notes repeated legislative visits found no issues.
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W J Goffin
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Georgia School For the Deaf
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Griffinh
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Representative Ayers
Bibb County
Griffin
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