Movement to Preserve Tallulah Falls in Georgia State Action
A legislative push in Georgia seeks to create a governor appointed commission to cooperatively preserve Tallulah Falls as a scenic natural landmark. Backed by the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs and county grand juries, supporters urge protection from potential water power development and emphasize the site's attraction and cultural value.
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Tallulah Falla
Gaorgia
Niagara Falls
Tallulah Falls
Hugh M. Wiflel
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Yetter- Jay
Thia
God
Georgia
Mabersham County Grand Jury
Atlanta Constitution
Augusta Chronicle
General Assembly
Tle
Georgia Chip Zens
Senate
Rennter Burwell
Usargia
Uadershamn
Tallulah
Teres
Tax Reform Bill In Senate Today
The Senate plans a special order for the tax reform bill as leaders push for calendar priorities. A lengthy session yesterday saw busy action with new bills, a resolution praising Appalachian Exposition invitation, and several appointments and procedural votes.
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Senate
Anderson Leads Busy Day as House Moves Swiftly
Led by Randolph Anderson of Chatham the House of Representatives moved through routine business and rushed appropriation bills. Anderson stood near the speaker’s stand directing debates with quick motions to limit discussion, keeping a brisk pace without overpowering colleagues. The session signaled serious work ahead as many appropriation measures were poised for rapid passage.
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House of Representatives
Weihi
Randolph Anderson
Chatham
House Invited to Exposition and State Budget Actions
The Georgia House debated a bill to grant extra pay for Superior Court judges, approved $2,000 for the Marietta Confederate cemetery, and defeated a pension for Mrs. Susannah Smith. The chamber received Governor Brown's troop dispatch message and ordered 300 copies printed. An invitation from W. J. Oliver to Georgia Day at the Knoxville Appalachian Exposition was introduced for consideration. New bills included county road trial cost pay, state farm buildings funding, a nurse training rule and pension for Mrs. William Reese Cook.
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Durham
Marlotte
Susannah Smith
W. 3. Oliver
Knoxville, Tenn
House of Representatives
Brown
Walker County
Anderson
Chatham
Moss
Cobb
Marietta
Moya
Hubbard
Dawson
House
Littleton
Richmond
Fulton, Richmond
Richmond County
Anderaun
Ww. J. Oliver
Knoxville
Guarlington
Alexander
DeKalb
Sheppard
Holder
Edwards
Walton
Messrs. Kirby
Coach
Coweta
Vinson
Baldwin
State Farm
Vinsor
William Reese Cook
Georgia State Sanitarium
Slade
Muscogee
State of Geor
Georgia House Bills Tabled After Session Opens
A list of proposed bills introduced Monday includes measures to fix city court times in Oglethorpe and Eastman, authorize bond values for Alb County projects, abolish Morgan County Court, amend Chatham County Farm creation, establish Madison City Court, repeal Chatham Farm acts, adjust Georgia banking appointment provisions, and shift superior court schedules in Dougherty and Mitchell counties within the Albany Judicial circuit.
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Gla
United States
House
Heid
Macon
Ogle-thorpe
Ball
Blah
Albh County
Atkinson
Morgan
County Court of
Merrs, Anderson, Lawrence and McCarthy
Chatham
Ict
Chatham County
Peacock
Pulaski
City Court
Madison
Calbeck
Gordon
Whitfield
Murray
Miller
Calhoun
Falleon
Roberta
Dodge
Eastman
Lewin
Hancock
Boartn
Mentowsa
Telfair
Helena
Mesars
Davia
Dougherty
Jonee
Mitchell
Mitchell Counties
Albany Judicial Circuit
Labor Department bill discussed by senate committee
Senators Calhoun Patterson and Akin backed a bill to create a state labor department and appoint a labor commissioner. Georgia Federation of Trades leader Jerome Jones and Governor Brown aide A. H. Ulm argued current labor laws are inadequate and a department is needed to collect statistics and study strikes. The bill sets salaries of 2400, 1900, 900 and 600 dollars for the commissioner, assistant, stenographer, and expenses respectively.
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Calhoun
Ofteenthistrict
Patterson
Akin
Department of Labor
Labor
Senate Committee On Immigration and Labor
CG. T. Ladson
Georgia Federation of Trades
Jerome Jones
A. H. Ulm
Brown
Labor Department
Tribute to Dead Senators Paid by Senate
The senate paused its busy grind at noon to honor two deceased members, Hon. W. J. Murray of the Thirteenth district and Hon. J. Ward Jr of the Seventh district. Resolutions praised Murray’s life and service, noting his Georgia birth in 1844, Confederate service, marriage in 1871, legislative tenure, and death in 1910, with tributes from Senators Mathews, Womble, Wood, and President Slaton. Ward’s death in March 1910 prompted resolutions from his successor, Hon. Ro Burch, while Mathews lauded his bright promise and merit. the body adjourned until Tuesday.
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Calhoun
Tueaday
Slater
School For the
Cave Springa
Pitts
Wr. J. Kidd
R. McCrary
McCurry
Tueadey
Rudiell
Jackson
Senate
Mathews
Met‘urry
Rudicll
Hurrell
Cates
Middle Judicial Circuit
Atlantic Circuit
Slaton
House
Bank of
Canton
W. JD. Murray
J. Ward
Murray
Mathews, Womble and Wood
Houston
County
Georgia
Mina Catherine Howe
Ridley County
Benetor Murray
Longley
Wood
Matrews
J. S. Rd, Jr
Ty ‘Hia Purcessor
Burch
Ward
Ran
Wer Pave
Columbus Show Case Company
Americus Grocery Company
Americus and
Albany
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Appalachian Exposition
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Severe
Superior Court
Ker
America
United Shirt & Collar Go
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Hartman CO
Peachtree St
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall St
R. D. Barksdale CO
Decatur St
ADLER
Piedmont Hotel
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DuBose Company
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mme Inca
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