Senator Smith Addresses Solons in Georgia Legislature
United States Senator Smith spoke Friday to a joint session of the Georgia legislature in Atlanta. He condemned seniority in committee appointments, urged reform, praised President Wilson, and urged curbs on Civil War pensions while urging swift passage of measures to fund veterans and advance national economic policy.
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Considera E Scussion
Liberal Exchange Plan on Diamonds
A plan offers full trade value equal to the new diamond and requires swapping in a second stone worth at least one third of the purchase. Old gold value may be credited, with options to start from two dollars and pay the rest in installments. Details, pricing, and catalogs available by call or mail. shop hours end at 1 on Saturdays in July and August.
Currency reform and tariff debate in senate and house
The article reports on currency legislation and tariff provisions argued by senators and representatives. It discusses free lists for agricultural implements, currency elasticity, and opposition to a central bank. It cites Senator Smith on currency defects and proposes government supervised expansion, with detailed notes on national bank notes, treasury certificates, and bond strategy as a path to a more elastic system.
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Fight Increases Rates On Potatoes Across States
Washington July reports disputed freight hikes on potato shipments to Boston and New Worth. Amostickotato Shippers Association and Boston Potato Receivers station allege rates rose to 6 12 cents per hundred pounds to Southern points, with Georgia Florida and Alabama routes affected. Rail and ship lines across New England and the Southeast faced higher average costs, prompting inquiries by the State Commerce Commission.
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Tihan
New Worth
State Commerce Commission
Amostickotato Shippers Assotation
Boston Potato Receivers
Ponds
Atlanta
Punsacola
Safavik
Vichite Ala
Southeastern
Streamsnip
Physician Dies Saving Digger In 45 Foot Well
Dr W R P Randall a famed northern Pennsylvania physician died in Towanda while rescuing a digger overcome by gas. He descended 45 feet into the gas filled well and struck his head on the bottom, dying a few hours later. The digger was rescued by others and is expected to recover.
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W RP Randall
Penns
Yania
Dushae
Nomination of Joseph Davis as Georgia marshal sparks debate
President Wilson sent the senate the nomination of Joseph Davis of Albany for marshal of the southern district of Georgia. Senator Bacon predicted swift confirmation alongside Howard Thompson for the northern district. Local consensus, opposition claims, and a postmaster nomination for Dublin followed in a tense patronage battle reflected by letters and affidavits from Georgia figures.
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Jo Washington
Wilson
Senate
Joseph Davis
Albany
Georgia
Bacon
Davia
Department of Justice
Howard Thompson
Smith
Judicial Committee
Davin
Stanley
Gitleson
Dublin Courier
Smith Wilson
Rev L. Ballard
Washington
Davis
Ballard
L Stantes
David Barrow
Savannah
Detective Arrested Over Board Bill at Pulaski Hotel
A Savannah detective from the Southern Detective Agency was arrested on July 18 for beating a board bill at the Pulaski Hotel. Charged with assault and with bad conduct, he reportedly operated in the area, though records indicate he has been largely out of the city. Authorities say the case reflects malice and a prosecutorial stance in this local matter.
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Pulaski Hotel
OL Reck
Southen
Young Mens Christianisoation
Bilima
Klens
NASA
Ts Bisiness
Otter
Oratory on McNab Case Denied in House
Washington July 18. General discussion on the McNab case was refused in the House though several members had prepared speeches. Representative Byrnes of Tennessee moved to lay the Rahn investigation resolution on the table without debate as Democrats pressed for a closed discussion.
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Washington
California
Byrnes
Tennessee
Bank Bill Hearing Set for Thursday in Georgia
The house committees on banks and banking, chaired by L. J. Cooper of Ware, reported favorably a bill by Mr Blackburn of Fullan to increase the number of trustees of trust companies. The Georgia Bankers Association proposes a public hearing by the committee next Thursday morning at 8:26 o'clock.
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L. J Cooper
Ware
Blackburn
Fullan
Lata A
Georgia Bankers Association
Bel House Boys Barbecue Set for Cold Springs Club Grounds
The Bell family hosts the second annual Bel House boys barbecue this afternoon at the Cold Springs Cue club grounds in Atlanta. Emma Bell, guest of honor, returned early from vacation to attend, with many former Bell house members and their families expected to join. Cars depart promptly from the Alabama and Forsyth street corner.
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Cold Springs
Cue Club
Georgia
Emma Bell
Atlanta
Engineer Ends Torture Under Locomotive Near Decatur
A railway incident near Decatur Alabama ends in tragedy as engineer Hughton Fleming reportedly cuts his throat after being pinned under an overturned locomotive. Witnesses refused to call for help as Hamlin, an art inspector, and others nearby observed the crisis while a switch engine failure led to the burial of the workers beneath the wreckage. Hamlin died today in the aftermath of the accident involving the Louisville and Nashville line.
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Decatur
Hugh Ton Fleming
Floyd Hamlin
Louisville and Nashvilles
Hamlin
Big Air Compressor Explodes in Americus
A July 18 explosion at the Americus Automobile Company mercantile department wrecked a large air compressor and nearby machines, causing about $400 in damage. The brick building was shaken and doors blown down. no injuries reported and no insurance on the damaged equipment.
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Americus
Mercantile Department
Americus Automobile Company
Enpiasees
Munday Dies at Home in Doraville
Doraville resident J Munday dies at his home on Thursday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, and one brother J W Munday of Doraville. Funeral services at 11 am at Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church followed by interment at Pres permits Cemetery.
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Doraville
Dora le Ga
Munday
J W Munday
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Seaboard Names Low Baltimore Rate on Sale August First
Seaboard announces a Baltimore travel rate of 20.85 with advance sale August 1 2 3. The electric lighted steel trains offer dining car service and easy ticket offices at 82 Peachtree.
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Seaboard
Baltimore
Judge Fite Faces Mock Mass Meeting Over School Board Plans
A July mass meeting at the Cartersville courthouse mocked Judge A W Fite over his bid to expand the city school board to five members and elect it by voters. Supporters blocked his five minute limit and rejected his proposal for popular election, prompting sharp exchanges and a new threatened gathering.
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A W Fite
Cartersville
Bartow
Princesses Appeal $14 Million Estate Claim
Brussels July 9 Princesses Lewise and Stephanie daughters of the late King Leopold seek to appeal a court ruling that dismissed their bid to inherit the entire estate valued at $1.1 million. The appeal follows rejection of a compromise proposed by the justice minister.
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Belgium
Lewise
Stephanie
Leopold de
Counrt of Appeals
New German Warship Seidlitz Sets 29 Knot Trial Record
The armored cruiser Seidlitz on her trial today reached 29 knots, displacing about 25 000 tons. Constructors estimated a nominal speed of 42 knots, highlighting the vessel's impressive performance during the run.
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Danzig
Germany
Seidlitz
Wilsons Consul List Shows Many Republicans
Washington July 18 a large number of nominations for consular officers will be sent to the senate in a few days The list includes many names from the state that failed to be confirmed at the end of the Taft administration It marks a first display of President Wilsons plan to apply merit service principles in the consular service many officers named for promotion are Republicans or have unknown affiliations.
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Senate
Taft
Wilson
Bible In Public Schools Speaker at First Christian Church
On Saturday evening at the First Christan church Dr LO Bricker will discuss The Story of the Bible Its Enemies Its Friends and Its Influence upon Civilization with an outlook on the bill before the state senate to make Bible reading part of public school curriculum.
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Christan Church
LO Bricker
State Senate
Homer Wins In A Close July Ballgame
Homer defeated Maysville 7 to 6 in a lively afternoon game. Furrs led the locals with exceptional pitching yielding only one hit. Strong all around play from the home team highlighted the contest as fans described it as invigorating and exciting.
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Homer
Maysville
Low Sides with Unions in Railroad Deadlock
New York July 18 Seth Low president of the National Civic Federation aided by the Newlands act arbitrate efforts seeks to straighten a wage dispute among 45 eastern railroads and their trainmen. With Marrodo siding with unions a conference with railroad managers seeks a possible agreement as tensions rise over grievances and management demands.
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New York
Seth Low
National Civic Federation
Endeavo
Mrodo
Deadlock in proceedings over coats demand observers
Measrs Lee and Garretson accuse coats of bad faith during the first night by readers. They contend the demands were not deputable, causing a deadlock in the proceedings.
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Lee
Garretson
Thirteen Months for Beck in New York Theft Case
Wilam Beck, a repair clerk at Udall and Ballou on Fifth Avenue, pleaded guilty to stealing gems worth 9800 from the firm. He was sentenced today at New York to not less than thirteen months at Elmira reformatory.
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Beck
New York
Wilam Beck
Fifth Avenue
Udall and Ballou
Elmira Reformatory
T M Huling Kills Self
Baltimore July 18 Thomas M Huling vice president of the Continental Trust Company was found dead in bed today. Illuminating gas was turned on full and the coroner gave a verdict of death by his own action.
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T. M Huling
Self
Baltimore
Thomas M Hulings
Continental Trust Company
Shorthand and bookkeeping courses offered at half price
Southern Shorthand and Business University offers a summer special: two $55 courses the Shorthand and Bookkeeping combined for one price. Fifty half-price scholarships available for in state and out of town purchasers with pending entrance for August or September. Profs and officials urge youth to seize the opportunity and call or write for details.
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Thos L. Bryan
Boulls
Ghecka
West Mitchell St
Atlanta
Briscor LW Arnold
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