Committee pushes tax revision toward state equalizers
The house committee on ways and means moved to adopt tax equalization across counties and to report a bill creating a state board of equalizers. Akin steered the process, withdrawing the Sheppard substitute to rebuild the Lipscomb bill with broader support. The panel, once divided, showed a conciliatory mood as amendments and readings proceeded, aiming for a Monday accord.
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Swift
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McGehee
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Worth Having Means Worth Paying For Classifieds
A compact advertisement highlights value in The Constitution’s classified section. The note urges readers to place timely ads to reach the right people for rooms and housekeeping needs, stressing the efficiency and cost of three lines and times for the Sunday paper.
Augusta Woman Arrest Oversee Through Lingerie Hosiery
Edith Anderson of 1215 Jones Street in Augusta was arrested on Broad Street for a transparent gown and green stockings described as a lingerie costume with lace medallions. She was admonished to dress more modestly as spectators watched the scene with mixed reactions while officers and the recorder noted the incident without a courtroom confrontation.
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Richmond
Richmond County
Bar of Justice
Virginia
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It Was 97 on Street But This Cellarman Kicking Cold
In Atlanta a brewing plant cellar man complained the basement was freezing to 22 degrees while the bosses Meant to raise the temp a few degrees. The pair checked the cellar and warmed the room, ending the dispute. Weather, officials, and a city councilman later noted the day was among the hottest of the year with no clouds or rain.
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Weather Bureau
Empire Building
Atlanta
Peary
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Albert Steiner
Finginger
Claud Ashley
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Mr. Ashley
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Charlotte
Government Weather Bureau
St. Louis
St. Lewis
Henry King
Grode- Democrat
Mercury
Scott Believes Conley Innocent Says Lanford
Scott and Lanford state that Conley is innocent while noting the case remains open to conviction. Scott tells a reporter their testimony will be fair and impartial as a grand jury is convened to consider indicting Conley.
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Scott
Conley
Lanford
Developments in Mary Phagan Case Prompt Indictment Talks
Grand jury considers steps toward indicting James Conley on murder charges despite opposition from Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey who calls indictment a useless move. Pinkertons reportedly shift to Conley guilty and Leo M. Frank innocent stance, with discord over access to Conley and ongoing testimony disputes.
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Hugh Dorsey
Conley
Pinkertons
Leo M. Frank
Pinkertons chief disputes claim of Conley guilt
Newport Sanford, chief of detectives, disclosed that Harry Scott of the Pinkertons denies a newspaper report asserting Conley’s guilt and insists he still believes Frank is guilty, while remaining open to conviction of either suspect. The police say Scott’s interviews were restricted to prevent new statements reaching Frank’s defense.
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Sanford
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Heat Wave Sweeps Georgia Citys With Record Heat
Georgia towns shatter records as Atlanta reaches 97 and Macon tops 104. Augusta logs 107.5 with 5 prostrations. Other southern cities report 99 to 101. No deaths in Atlanta. Knoxville sees 100, Louisville 104, and Chicago notes relief as central west cools.
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South Atlantic
Virginia
Florida
Georgia
Macon
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Savannah
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Daly
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Arkansas City
Kan
Miss Katherine Force Engaged to New York Broker
The engagement of Miss Katherine Force daughter of Mr and Mrs William Force and sister of Mrs John Jacob Astor to Henri Harnickell a New York broker has drawn wide attention. The wedding is not immediate but expected to be in Bar Harbor where Miss Force has resided with Mrs Astor at La Selva since arriving in June.
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William Force
New York
John Jacob Astor
Henri Harnickell
Trg
Bar Harbor
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Fune
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Coleman Sells Home and then Disappears
Augusta on July 18 reports H Gale Coleman an employee of the city health board left with 1009 dollars after selling a home and boarding a train to Columbia. His wife fears foul play while she notes his behavior was odd and they planned to move to Asheville for health. No further news has emerged.
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H. Galeman
City Board of Health
Columbia
Cotemans
Sticks Street
Asheville
N. C
Coleman
Father and Lover Die in Duel Near Lakeland
In Lakeland Florida near Brook and Montbrook two men T D Howard and BE Wr King were killed in a pistol duel over King's daughter. The clash occurred at 11 in the morning when both fired and died instantly. Howard had moved to the area from Maxwell North Carolina about three years ago and worked as a flagman on the Atlantic Coast Line railway with no relatives in the locality.
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Howard
Maxwell
N. c
Atlanta Coast Line Railway
Boiler Explosion Kills Two in Decatur Ain
Two dead and three injured when a boiler exploded at a grist and saw mill run by Thrasher near Trinity, Decatur county. Victims include H. GAY THRASHER and MISS DYHR BOURSHINA. Richard Thrasher, 13, severely hurt and dying. Percy Thrasher, 11, may not live. Wond McDonald among the injured, likely to recover.
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H. Gay Thrasher
Dyhr Bourshina
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Percy Thrasher
Wond McDonald
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Senate Votes to Probe Cotton Bagging Costs
Washington July 18 the senate by unanimous consent passed the Smitt revolution directing the department of commerce to investigate the price of cotton bagging.
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Washington
Senate
Smitt
Department of Commerce
Mediation Board to Meet on Eastern Railroads Dispute
Washington July 18 The new federal board of mediation will convene tomorrow at 10 AM to organize and begin considering the wage and working conditions dispute between eastern railroads and 80 000 trainmen and conductors. Judge William Lea Chambers named to lead the panel plans to stay in Washington for as many meetings as possible.
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Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
William Lea Chambers
Iis
Senate
Wilson
Judge Chambers
New York
Sostan
Louis F. Post
Labor Department
Post
White House
Eastern Railroad
Board of Mediation and
Dutetnion
Newlands
Manseere
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Thex
Georgia Legislature Adjourns for Augusta Visit
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned Friday until Monday to allow members to travel to Augusta. The lawmakers will inspect state facilities and participate in the Augusta visit as part of the scheduled recess and monitoring of state affairs.
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Georgia General Assembly
Yaonday
U S Bluejackets Fire in Riot Over Red Flag in Seattle
In Seattle on July 18 a contingent of U S marines and sailors attacked Socialist headquarters and a related I W W site. The mob looted and set fires, with a provisional guard sent ashore to restore order. Secretary Daniels was dining aboard the West Virginia as the riot began.
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Wash
United States Marinee
Colorado
California
Socialiat Ap Industrial Workers of the World
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Diz Industrial Workers
Washington Street
Socials
Fifth Avenue
Daniels
West Virginia
Reynolds
Industrial Workers of the World
Pitt Avenue
Stewart Street
Generally fair weekend forecast in Georgia
Georgia enjoys generally fair conditions through Saturday and Sunday with light to moderate winds. Forecast calls for mild temperatures and typical coastal breezes, with no significant storms anticipated.
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Georgia
Local Grocery Ad Highlights Juicy Lemons and Tea
Several suggestions indicative of the goods advertised inside today. Get out your pad and pencil now and make your shopping list. Juicy Lemons 2234c doz. Welch Grape Juice 33c 2 lb. Sack Sugar $1.19 Lipton's Tea 49c lb. Large Basket Peaches 65c per lb. Flour 68c per sack.
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