House Passes Child Labor Bill Amid Debate and Local Measures
The House approved a child labor bill by 105 to 45 after a substitute removing educational qualifications. The measure bans work by underage 14s in factories, laundries, and similar sites, while an amendment narrows prohibited employment. Debate featured supporters Henderson Culpepper Sheppard and opponents Adams Haldeman. The bill moves to the Senate alongside motions on a constitutional convention and local city measures, including budgets for schools and street work in Macon and Thomasville.
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Rome Girl Dies After Runaway Accident
Miss Fannie McCormac dies at a local sanitarium from injuries after a runaway near Cedar Bluff Alabama. She leaped from a frightened buggy as F S McElreath rode with her. Right leg fracture led to amputation but gangrene caused death. Survived by mother and two brothers Hush and William McCormack of Chicago. Funeral held at Counily cemetery near Stilesboro, Bartow county.
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Escaped convict captured at Cordele in Georgia
Special report states Henry Clay Farris an escaped convict from Crawford County was arrested in Cordele. He confessed to escaping after being sentenced for theft. Authorities say he stole a horse and buggy from baker Mr Knapp at Fitzgerald and tried to sell them locally.
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Man Bound Over in Wife Beating Case
In Varcaigneu's court Coke Hatton of 704 McDanel Street was bound over on a $1000 bond for assault and attempted murder in a case of wife beating. Judge Brosses said the whipping post was the proper punishment for such brutality. Police investigate stepson’s statement alleging Hatton is named in South Carolina for the murder Grashers.
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South Carolina
Washington County Sees Big Tax Return Decrease
Washington County, home of Congressman T W Hardwick, posted a sharp tax return drop of 155,652 as it failed to appoint assessors under the tax equalization act. Nearby counties with assessors showed increases, including Baldwin 716,783 and Jefferson 304,459, while Scriven, Jackson, and Stewart reported gains above half a million.
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Police Chief Wounded in Bat Fight in Ashburn
Ashburn Georgia July 24 Special Chief of Police Tom Ward was fatally endangered after a street fight with J R McMichael and his son Claud. A baseball bat delivered two gashes above the left eye and a cracked skull. Ward, bleeding, walked to a physician for treatment. doctors assess ten days for recovery though prognosis remains uncertain amid ongoing local friction over street taxes and police force changes.
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Peculiar Skeleton Found Near Rome Georgia
A curious skeleton found near Rome Georgia on July 24 by Deputized Deputy Dehty Bherlt and GW Smith sits on display. The creature appears no larger than a house cat with two legs and eight long bones. Ribs branch unusually at the tail start and connect to the body behind the eye sockets. Public interest runs high as viewers share varied opinions on its literature and origin.
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Opening of Ponce de Leon Avenue Celebrated in Decatur
Decatur holds a mammoth event next Sunday afternoon to officially open Ponce de Leon Avenue from the Decatur courthouse to Peachtree Street. paving complete by date. AR C Eve chairs entertainment division committee. C D McKinney leads, Sudzey F Sve invited to speak on road maintenance. Georgia legislators and many civic leaders urged to attend. details to follow. Committee meets Friday at 8 PM in the board offices.
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Judge Harris Delivers Five Speeches in One Day in Georgia
Elberton Georgia July 24 Special Judge N E Harris of Macon held five speeches across Hart and Franklin counties drawing over 2 500 voters, mainly farmers. He spoke at Hartwell Roweville Canon Reston Bowman and urged backing the winning candidate by a large majority to avoid a deadlocked race, saying he was leading as opponents lied about him.
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New Meat Ordinance Heartily Indorsed
Letters of indorsement from the Retail Grocers and Butchers association urge support for Georgia raised meats. Councilman We Gord, author, cites grocers and builders backing the plan which aims to regulate home raised meat inspections and curb private slaughter sales. The measure seeks to ease farmer sales and allow local meat to be shipped while ending unlawful private slaughter.
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Atlanta
Miss Edelson Ends Hunger Strike on Solid Food
New York July 24 Miss Katherine B Dass commissioner of corrections declared that Katherine Edelson an anarchist inmate at Blackwell’s Island had not gone hungry. She reportedly accepted food after four days and is in better physical condition. Edelson is serving three months for inciting to riot during demonstrations against John Rockefeller Jr.
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International Camp of Pythians Closes in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Ind July 24 concluding prize drill contest marks the end of the biennial encampment of the Uniform Rank Ruighty of Pythias. Awards will be announced tomorrow for the longest distance traveled and the largest and second largest outside state attendance before formal camp breakup.
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Alleged Macon Thief Specialized in Lights
Macon, July 24 Special One of Macon's worst pests the incandescent globe thief has been apprehended and is now in the county jail. F C Thompson a young white man admitted stealing two electric light shades from Willingham Loan and Trust Co. and confessed to selling globes. authorities say he has a mania for stealing. Thompson was arrested after being observed attempting to unscrew a globe at the county courthouse.
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Strenuous Drilling At Camp Wheeler Report
Sergeant Major Ogle Grice notes Georgia brigade drill details at Camp Wheeler on July 24. Infantry fire control at 1000 yards, extended and close order cavalry drills, payrolls signed, brigade totals 2074 soldiers and 179 officers, heat effects reported with temperatures near 99 degrees, plus activity from base vendors and minor injuries.
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Camp Wheeler Augusta
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Cordele to Add Fifteen Street Lights on City Outskirts
Cordele city council voted to install fifteen additional street lights at the intersections on the city outskirts. The move aims to provide street lighting in nearly every section of Cordele, promising brighter nights and enhanced safety for residents. A fragment mentions a sensational Atlanta item titled Dolly Varden but lacks clear relevance to the Cordele report.
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Divorce Sought Over Cruel Treatment by Bride's Mother-in-Law
Mrs Catherine Neary formerly Catherine Wilson aged fourteen and married six months to Grover Neary, sues for divorce in Fulton superior court. She alleges that during a two day honeymoon the husband took her to his mother's home where she was stripped of all clothing and her possessions sent to her parents. The mother-in-law is accused of cruel control over the bride's actions. Attorney Frank Harraison filed the petition.
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Catherine Wilson
Grover Neary
Fulton Superior Court
Frank Harraison
Man Struck by Auto Injures Cyclist on Bridge
Rome on July 24 reports employee Newsom seriously injured when his bicycle was struck on a bridge by an automobile driven by Judge Junius Hillyer Newsom of Rome Supply company. The collision left the cyclist with nonfatal injuries. details on condition unavailable.
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J Newsom
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Car crash news prompts rapid medical care for Newsom
In a recent accident, Newsom was taken to a local hospital for treatment after a collision involving a stract car. Doctors report he is expected to recover barring unforeseen complications.
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Boys’ Dreadful Skin Torture Relief Claim Promises Cure
A 1914 advertisement profiles two boys with severe skin pimples kept awake by itching. It claims Resinel Ointment and Resinal Soap cured them after two jars and two soaps, urging readers to write for a free sample from Department 31 R Resinal Baltimore. signed by Wm Marker in Chicago.
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Wilson Names Brand Nominated for Commerce Post
President Wilson nominated Edward A Brand of Virginia to be first assistant chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. The announcement comes as part of a broader reshuffle in the commerce bureau aimed at strengthening overseas and internal trade efforts.
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Dining car service began Atlanta to Chattanooga on trains 92 and 93
Effective July 18, the N, C. and St. L. Railway inaugurated dining car service between Atlanta and Chattanooga on trains 92 and 93, serving supper from Atlanta and breakfast from Chattanooga. Dining car service on trains 1 and 2 was discontinued that day. E. Harman, General Passenger Agent.
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