This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
8
The Georgia Senate approved a liquor stamping bill by a two to eleven vote, amid constitutional questions and amendments. The measure imposes per gallon taxes on beer wine and liquor and creates a state printing clerk position. companion bills and reporting provisions were also debated and amended.
A flood of proposed laws appears including charter creation for Berlin and Stume towns, new road and revenue boards in Toombs and Burke counties, and statewide education and court funding tweaks. Several resolutions seek funding for portraits, school systems, and military remounts, with specifics on witness payment, trial rulings, and county misdemeanor handling.
Georgia railroad committee heard arguments as railroads opposed a bill mandating publishing schedules in all papers with general circulation. The measure aimed to boost newspaper advertising and force constant publication, while supporters claimed it ensured public access to schedules and fair transportation. The enter debate featured claims of elastic general circulation and possible anti-pass-law evasion.
Georgia Neefa the Money reports Ways and Means committee backing higher peddler taxes and urging passage of a city directory tax bill for revenue. The House tabled a pension claim resolution for Confederate veteran William Aiken and discussed viaduct bills for Atlanta. A bill to hire convicts between counties heads to consideration, a Barbecue absence noted, and lobbyist friction with Rule 175 cited. a late night political dream closes with references to Chicago Board Herald.
Dr J W Hobbs a Houston county legislator asked the legislature to authorize reimbursing him for several months as a cannery inspector. He testified before a special agricultural committee as they considered a bill to create the office with a 75 salary. Hobbs claimed he acted as inspector during T G Hudson’s tenure. Connor and Attorney General Felder said he had no authority to be paid.
A house committee appointed to locate the landmark or boundary line of Tallulah Falls held a hearing with Mrs Helen D Longstreet Mia Teitun and others. debate focused on boundary location with differing views whether it followed the Tallulah river bluff or the bluff line and plans to urge governor to intervene through the judiciary committee.
Newsome of Glascock moves act providing for pension payments for July 23. Anderson of Chatham introduces measure to make kindergartens part of the common school system for July 24.
The senate stripped preamble from a resolution on government purchase of Monticello and approved an inquiry by a joint committee. The measure seeks to gauge desirability and estimate costs, though the house has not acted.
Georgia farmers have expanded corn production due to state extension work and growing demand from Missouri and the central west. Experts predict continued increases and possible export growth as Georgia supports large acreages with high yields, aided by organized farm groups and improved seed, with expectations of about 100 bushels per acre on thousands of acres.
The banking bill moves to the House near the end of next week after the committee on banking received 32 suggestions to amend the measure. The committee met yesterday with bankers present to discuss the bill and decided its amendments would be printed and sent to cashiers statewide to refine the bill.
City leaders and representatives of Georgia Railways and Electric, Atlanta Electric, and related firms argued for leaving the Sirmans act of 1903 intact. They contended repealing the gross receipts tax deduction would cut city revenue and affect fare policy and street railway capital in Atlanta.
The much talked of play features Jana Gow in the role of a young girl unjustly convicted and sent to prison. The production promises dramatic tension as the central character navigates injustice and seeks vindication on stage.
Representative Hoopur Alexander urged the education committee to favor a bill by Moe Waller to require the state to furnish free text books to poor children. He argued it signals progress and will spur public support, the committee has the bill under advisement pending further research.
Representative Hoss introduced a resolution in Tayao to require the secretary of state and comptroller general to furnish the legislature with a Statement of fees. The measure, adopted Wednesday morning, aims to inform the house how much these officers earn and to ensure transparency. The statement must be provided within five days of adoption.
Georgia growers earned an estimated 4 million dollars from about 4000 car shipments of peaches statewide. A Tuesday wind and rain storm damaged about 310 carloads, costing roughly 350 thousand dollars. The Fort Valley district shipped 140 cars as the season closed with some remaining later deliveries.
Advertisement for a Seashore excursion on July 22 1912 listing fares to Jacksonville Tampa Brunswick St Simons Cumberland and Cumberland limits six to eight days. Tickets good on returning regular trains within limit and on special trains from Atlanta. Contact James Freeman D P A Atlanta for more information.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.