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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1910
Page
14
The Hales Committee gains broad power to set special orders and advance bills. Chairman Mr Anderson of Chatham leads, with Mr Sheppard of Sumter guiding rules. The session empowers the committee to place calendar items on expedited paths for quicker passage.
Thomamilile Natikea reports Hon H W Hopkins will run again for the house from Thomas county. A longtime attorney, he has presided pro tem of the senate and been a leading figure in Georgia legislative sessions. Supporters say his name confirms his intent to return to the General Assembly.
Members of the bar from the Atlanta and mountain circuits and others intend to discuss Adequate salaries for superior court judges. Circuits meeting in Fulton superior court room at 10 this morning to consider amending the state constitution to permit counties to supplement judge salaries. Fulton Chatham and Richmond counties had paid extra 2000 yearly beyond state pay until a recent Supreme Court ruling. The bar seeks constitutional remedy to avoid questions about validity and payments.
In a brief extended house session the $15 000 appropriation for a central heating plant at the state university was debated. Proponents argued it would cut fuel costs and insurance, while opponents sought detailed funding plans. Debate paused until Tuesday with leaders promising action in the next routine business set.
WA report reviews three proposed tracts for terminal property near Chattanooga. Governor Brown's position, committee inspection, and concerns over flooding and railroad access shape GOP divides as House anticipates final report on purchase of Western and Atlantic line land.
The Georgia senate passed a bill outlawing prize fight moving pictures showing contestants of different races, with House passage expected to prohibit display of the Jeffries Johnson murder replays. The session also reorganized judicial circuits by numbers, and considered raising Supreme Court salaries. Senators debated salaries in Fulton Richmond and Chatham counties to supplement judges, while others sought to shift county boards of assessment and reform meeting times.
The notice urges readers to subscribe now to have their names included in the next Bell Telephone Directory and to send corrections or changes to the Manager of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.
In Dublin and adjoining counties stockholders of the Jackson stores are sued in U S court for recovering 5000 plus 2280 for furnished goods filed by John Eo Hurst Co Battimore and Graddock Terry Co Lynchburg. The firm burned and went bankrupt with proceedings pending. Named individuals include WwoC Thompkins J M Page D R Jackson F H Keene and others.
On July 18 in Bibb county superior court an application for charter was filed by Macon Realty Investment and Insurance Company. Incorporators include W Baniel C B Ells W P Wheeler Ceci Morgan F Lo Mallory and BE Pj Mallory. The firm aims to operate large real estate and insurance businesses with prominent local investors.
The state senate yesterday rejected changing the plan for indicating judicial circuits and kept the old name designations. The Judiciary committee reported a bill with amendments to move several counties between circuits and adjust retirements, while retaining names over numbers.
In Macon on July 18 charters were granted to the Bannen amber Company and the Georgia Colored Farmers union this morning in the superior court. The tumbler concern is composed of GP and Horace Bannon.
The Senate debated a prize fight exhibition bill and rejected an amendment aimed at banning fights between different races while moving pictures drew mixed views on morality. Several bills passed, including reforms to White Plains bond issues, Sparte charter, and Greenville city court, with new measures to condemn land for schools and regulate county boards of education.
The W and W RR offers reduced rate round trip tickets with sale days June 30 July 10 11 20 and 22. Tickets good for 1 a days after sale. General Passenger Agent B Harman reports the discount applies to military travelers and their families.
In Bibb County Georgia the 1908 law requiring prescription registrations for alcohol shows only 348 documents filed. The Ordinary reports few conforming, highlighting widespread noncompliance. Hardaway of Columbus wins a $135,000 contract to build a concrete bridge across the Chattahoochee River with a $10,900 bonus for cost savings and equipment use.
A rustic verse laments scarce ice and coal as winters pass then summer mocks with talk of cooling days. A weather forecaster quote from Washington and a gag about the Gopher mascot at St Simons frame a light, humorous Atlantic coast vignette.
Barneaville July 18. Farmers and fruit growers face heavy losses as incessant rains ruined cotton and grains. Peach orchards suffer, shipping bottlenecks, and crate damage hinder market access. Despite poor weather, Elberta peaches show size and flavor indicating potential profitability for growers if conditions improve.
The superior court session is set for next Monday morning. Johnny P Jones is held for murder in the killing of Wiley Bishop last March. A defendant will not be tried at the July term due to physical injuries. attorney John R. Cooper is noted.
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