House Debates Convict Bills and Special Orders
The house fixed several special orders this week as it nears adjournment the convict question dominates with the Steed and Candler compromise bills under consideration a vote is expected tomorrow while a St Louis exhibit resolution seeks 50000 for state resources at the fair and there is desire to boost Georgia’s representation and tax relief efforts the week also includes a proposed labor contract misdeed bill and funds for sanitarium buildings with uniform text books delayed by education committee action.
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Steed
Candler
Bes
Treasury
Penitentary Committee
Felder
Bibb
St. Louis
Aas
Dunbar
Richmond
St Louis
General Appropriations Committee
Terrell
Georgia
John y.Allen
General Assembly
Adama
Putnam
Howard
Hardwin
Mmefigeyine
Unifo
Senator Dodd
Senate
House
House Communities On Education
Bing
State Capitol Gossip on Amendments to Limit Tax Rates
Senate and house debates frame a constitutional amendment limiting the tax rate to five mills with an exemption for the sinking fund. Governors, comptroller general and state officials monitor rising tax returns as prospects grow for lower rates before the people.
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Senate
Tigrer
General Assembly
Tigner
House
Pouse Committee
House Committee On Economty
Uniform Textbook Bill Prompts Floor Battle in State House
A proposed uniform textbook system for public schools, backed by West of Lowndes, Mitchell of Thomas, and Whitley of Douglas, faces strong opposition and likely floor fights. The plan mirrors the Dodd bill with detailed differences and would not affect local systems. The agenda also includes a Winnie Davis memorial dormitory appropriation, a vagrancy bill tightening penalties, and a senate rail line repeal aimed at expanding trolley routes. The house considers an alternative road law vote and schedules afternoon sessions to push through as much business as possible. The senate, already close to finishing, will review local bills and several railroad counts, with two special orders set for debate tomorrow.
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Messrs. West
Lowndes
Mitchell
Thomas
Whitley
Douglas
State Board of Education
Rouge
Stovall
Chatham
Daughters of the Confederacy
Winnie Davis
State Normal School
Athens
Calvin
Richmond
House
Senate
Underwood
White
Messrs. Fields of Dooly
McCurry
Hart
Senate debates railroad power bills and popular election plan
The railroad commission may gain authority to require prompt car supply for freight. The bills met an adverse rail committee report but proceed to floor debate in the senate. Rankin of Gordon chairs a measure for electing railroad commissioners by voters, passed the house despite opposition. Senate committee supports it, with an expected lively discussion. aside from these and local house bills, no other senate business is listed.
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Railroad Commission
Railroad Committee
Senate
Rankin
Gordon
House
Senate Committee
Baptists Meet On Wednesday Near Conyers
The Stone Mountain Baptist Association will hold its annual meeting near Conyers starting Wednesday for three days. A debate over alien immersion with Tabernacle Baptist church may lead to its exclusion. Dr. W. W. Landrum of First Baptist conducts negotiations for a possible compromise amid strong interest.
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Stone Mountain Baptist Associaion
Conyers
Association
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Tabernacle Church
Tabernacle Ways
Church Bag
Baptiste
W. W. Landrum
First Baptist Church
Convicts in Great Demand Causes Prison Brickworks Halting
Raleigh July 26 Special reports prison authorities face heavy demand for state convicts for farm and private work, forcing a halt to the brickmaking plant at the Raleigh penitentiary as free labor becomes scarcer. Walton County tax digest shows a $290,160 net increase in taxable values, the largest single-year rise, with prior two-year gains noted.
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Raleigh
N. C
Walton County
Monroe
Eaoge
Sean
Political pot still boiling candidate races listed
Chairman Hopking announced an August 16 city executive committee meeting prompting a surge of alderman and council candidates. John H. Harwell is likely unopposed in ward one, with J R Smith as possible challenger. Fincher shifts from alderman to council advocating support from friends while others like West, Westmoreland, Postell, Goodwin, Bruce, Styron, Harrison, Peters and Dallas enter races or consider runs in wards two through seven. Anticipated changes continue before votes are counted.
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Charles T. Hopking
John H. Harwell
J. R. Smith
W. A. Fincher
Harwell
Fincher
Mr. Fincher
J. J. West
George Westmoreland
Steve Postell
Thomas Goodwin
J. C Bruce
Bruce & Morgan
J. ¥. Styron
George W. Harrison
Board of Water Commissioners
Major Handley Proposes Plan for Soldiers' Home Fund
Major W A Handley, Birmingham investor and Randolph County resident, sends $100 to Mountain Creek Jefferson Falkner Soldiers' Home and urges 1000 Alabama patriots to donate $100 each to fully fund the home. He notes the legislature refused an appropriation and praises voluntary state support.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. A. Handley
Birmingham
Randolph County
J. M. Falkner
Jefferson Falkner
Mountain Creek
Handley
Alabama
Major Handley
Political and Personal Contending for Post Office Reform
The piece surveys Republican exploits to mold the 1904 political scene around postal service probes led by Roosevelt, arguing public demand for a thorough government audit will shape the campaign. It weighs Democratic pushback, South Georgia legal contests, stage fright in presiding officers, and hints at Carter Harrison’s potential national role.
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Postoffie
Roosevelt
Republcan
Gorman
Democratic Party
Europe
Cuba
General postoMce Department
Republican Party
Logue
A Word From Mr Pears on a Blood Syrup Cure
J I Peers of Atlanta Georgia writes that after years of eczema and failed medical treatment he found a permanent cure using Smiths Blood Syrup. He shares his personal experience to encourage others to try the remedy.
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Smith
Seaboard Line Offers Weekend Wrightsville Beach Trip
The Seaboard Air Line advertises round trip weekend rates to Wrightsville Beach at 7.80 dollars with three days on the beach. It promises double daily service and through Pullman cars, with a City Ticket Office at Piedmont Hotel Annex, 116 Peachtree Street, for more information.
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Seaboard Air Line
Wrightsville Beach
Pullman
Beach
City
Piedmont Hotel Annex
Peachtree Street
Memory Of A Loyal And Efficient Official
Joyful, companionable man with a long record in official life. though ailing, he presented the beat of health to acquaintances. His hair was snow white, yet he remained vigorous and forceful. Trusted by friends, he will be missed in Washington and beyond.
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Ife
Department
Bla Hair
Mountacha
Washington
Knoxville School Closes After Record South Gathering
Knoxville Tenn July 26 Special Events at the Summer School of the South mark the week’s closing of what is called the greatest institution of its kind in the south. Rev E B Hoes bishop of the Southern Methodist church preached to a large audience. Attendance has reached 2800 and Dr Dabney president of the University of Tennessee plans next year to seek continued support with aim to make the school permanent for UT or another southern college.
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Knoxville
Enn
Summer School of the South
South
E. B. Hoes
Southern Methodist Church
Dabnay
University of Tennessee
Southern Schooll Board
Southern College
North State Melon Crop Expands Despite Dry Weather
The cantaloupe and watermelon crop in North Carolina is larger than ever before, though later than usual. Dry weather this month has reduced melons, but shipments are heavy and demand remains good. The biggest crops lie along the southern border, with many raisers in the area and east of Raleigh.
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Raleigh
N. C
Esual
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