Georgia Tax Reform Bill Debated in Senate Fight Leads
The Georgia senate spent Thursday debating a tax reform measure creating state and county boards for tax returns and equalization. Senator Mathews leads in support with strong backing from Akin and Gordy, while Senator McCurry heads the opposition. The 23 section bill includes maps of land ownership, provisions on delinquent taxes, and debated notes registration and taxation scope.
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Rutherford
Senator McCurry
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No Work No Pay Move Tightens House Attendance Rules
The rules committee pressed for daily roll calls to record absences and allow per diem deductions. Speaker Holder ordered enforcement, with doorkeepers breaking rear hallway conferences to curb chatter and ensure quorum for urgent business. Montgomery July 31 specials note new officers and veterinary topics at the Alabama Veterinary Association meeting.
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Committee On Rules
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Rules Committee
Senate row over amendments and adjournment in Georgia
The Georgia senate debated tax dodgers and the Setera move on sections and amendments. McCurry questioned ages and nays on the amendment, the vote 7 to 32, amendment lost. Calhoun sought suspending the special order at 12 80 for committee reports. Burwell noted overtime work as bills pile in the house. Calhoun moved to adjourn. roll call began as adjournment time arrived. Senate to reconvene at 10 oclock this morning.
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Calhoun
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McCurry
NO DORMITORY AT STATE NORMAL REJECTED BILL
The chamber defeated the bill that would have appropriated 25000 dollars to the State Normal School for a dormitory. A report from the rules committee was adopted, enforcing afternoon sessions and a roll call to ensure quorum. The house also defeated a measure to compensate the Sims heirs 1175 dollars for property used on the Northeastern Railroad right of way.
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Northeastern Railroad Company
Boube
State Normal School
Sherman J Srms
Northeastern Railroad
Lawmakers defeat several funding and refund bills in heated session
In a rapid morning session the Georgia House rejected a 25000 appropriation for Athens State Normal dormitory at the state university. A measure to refund Sims heirs 2176 for condemned railroad land failed 76 to 67. Other bills tabled or passed included penalties on local courts and charter amendments while a 35000 grant for a Georgia School of Technology building advanced.
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Floyd County
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Mcntreath
Georgia School of Technology
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Newton
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Stephensa
Avalon
Martin
Georgia House Votes to Convene Saturday for State Business
The Georgia House of Representatives, after a dramatic shift in sentiment, will hold a regular Saturday session to tackle general state business and special appropriations. Members previously left Friday, but a motion by Mr Persons of Monroe secured a Saturday meeting to address twenty six resolutions and other pending items. The session will start at 9:30 with amendments on timing failing.
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Shop Building Denied 10 TEC McElreath Notes Reconsideration
The Georgia House defeated an 325000 appropriation bill for a shop building at the Georgia School of Technology by an 82 to 9 vote after McElreath of Fulton gave notice of reconsideration. Opponents argued the state owes public school teachers money and should not approve new appropriations until that obligation is met. Several members urged passage, citing treasury conditions, but the measure failed and the house adjourned with many members unrecorded.
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Meriwether
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Hale
Clayton
Porter
Floyd
Georgia Postmasters Named for Midriver and Statham
Washington July 71 Special Walter C Hopkins appointed postmaster at Midriver Camden county where L McCarthy resigned Willie H Cooper named rural carrier route 17 at Statham.
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Statham
Peculiar accident injures a Cordele fireman
John Hudson a colored fireman at the Mize Ice Company in Cordele Georgia was severely hurt last night about 11 20 o clock An ugly four inch gash cut in the side of his head between the temple and left ear his skull crushed and his left side seriously burned He had fallen asleep as the boiler steam died down woke and lit a lantern then started the engine forgetting to shut off steam when he attempted to pull back the start bar the engine reversed striking him on the left side of his head and he fell unconscious
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Mize Ice Company
Governor Brown to Send Message on Walker County Mines Issue
The governor postpones finalizing a long message regarding the Durham mines affair in Walker county due to length and interruptions. He will complete it for Monday’s session, sending the document to the state printer for binding and public inspection, as critics question troop actions and legality.
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Durham Mines
Walker County
Brown
House of Representatives
Sesson
Chattanooga
English Railway Strike Settled In New Castle
English rail workers end strike after 12000 employees in the northeast accept 11 bans offered by the company. The men will return to night and day shifts tonight and tomorrow, restoring normal service.
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New Castle England
Northeastern Railroad
Central City park bill heats Macon council scene
Councilman Bill Gunn and the commission visit Atlanta to press a Central City park measure. Laeia Joe Kalla refuses to introduce the bill. The group plans a report to council and future procedures. Representatise Mall says council has no practical business and opposes heavy expenditure.
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Bill Gunn
Atlanta
Park Commission
Laeia
Joe Kalla
Fiat
Representatise Mall
Comcil
Alleged Tigers Raided In Macon Prohibition Busts
Macon police claim to have evidence to convict in raids on July 21. Sheriff Robertson and Deputies Tor ton and Johnson targeted stores of EB and Smit h on Fest Macon and Walter Leater on Columbus road, detaining proprietors for alleged operation of tiger places. Raids uncovered evidence of sales and other violations of state prohibition laws. Chief Chapman and the force plan further actions downtown that will bring many soft drink operators to court.
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City Executive Committee Sets August Primary Date
City officials chose August 1 as the municipal primary day. The move surprised many as the city primary was expected after August 23. The committee will nominate a mayor four aldermen a clerk and a treasurer, with one candidate reportedly holding both clerk and treasurer roles.
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