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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
6
In committee rooms lawmakers consider a set of important measures likely to affect policy and governance. Debates focus on procedural actions, potential amendments, and timelines for committee reporting. The session underscores attention to how bills move forward and what changes may emerge before floor consideration.
Prohibition bills dominate action as the Georgia House delays other measures. Committees hear the Candler railroad bill and three disfranchisement proposals amid a crowded docket, with debates on administration and Hall bills. Senate passes two bills. tax act and appropriations await second reading. a $678,000 demand and a 5 mill cap loom.
The store promotes mid summer appeal with new jewelry novelties from major centers, attractively displayed and reasonably priced. The Art Rooms invite visitors to browse and bring guests for a pleasant showroom experience.
An advertisement touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a quick solution for catarrh and blocked air passages. It features user testimonials, offers a trial for twenty-five cents, and invites readers to request a booklet with more information from Eclipse Clinic and Manufacturing Company in Atlanta, Ga.
Practically all of the Senate will convene under President Akin. AkiiOverstreet motion to reconsider last week’s action on the Candler Overstreet railroad commission bill sparks a heated debate. Felder aims to pass a disfranchisement measure amid petitions and objections. Prohibition likely to be sent from the house with amendments. county school commissioners election bill poised for a heated discussion. Local bills to be introduced and many others read for a third time and passed.
A special dispatch from Moultrie Georgia reports what is believed to be the prize load of watermelons this season. The Jones variety weighed about fifty pounds on average and only six hundred filled a single car. Sightseers said the melons were the finest yet seen, grown by Bir Kasi.
The week centers on Tuesday when the prohibition bill is expected to pass the house amid amendments. Prohibitionists, about three fourths of the chamber, push two amendments on medicinal sale controls while opponents seek to temper the measure and delay its effect to January 1909 and raise the state license. Detailed hour by hour rules for debate and strict time limits are set, with speakers from Floyd and Richmond assigned. Prohibition rallies across Atlanta draw crowds at Baptist tabernacle St Pauls Methodist Woodward Avenue Baptist Capital Avenue Baptist Walker Street Methodist and other churches.
Asheville tourism copy promotes Lake Toxa Way as Sap phire Country with low excursion rates via Southern Railway. In Columbus, Ga a proposed increase of police commissioners to seven stalls in the Georgia legislature as mayor and aldermen seek full sanction. Kappa Alpha fraternity in Columbus plans a banquet and speeches at Hotel Racne.
The article reports a quiet week in the pump campaign while the reservoir project is to be vigorously pushed. A conference between the special council committee and the county board is planned this week to discuss labor and bids. Delays and bid discussions about pump types, including centrifugal pumps, may affect timing and cost.
The city campaign has started with candidates opposing and hustling for votes. The August 7 primary slate includes Alderman and Council seats across wards and other city offices to be decided by ballot. The executive sub-committee will meet next week to appoint managers and clerks and select polling places.
Joseph W. Boyd, longtime Columbus figure and secret order member, plans to return from Aiton Illinois to become superintendent at a large manufacturing plant. He has purchased stock in the Smith Gordy Furniture Company, which will be renamed Smith Gordy Hoyd Company.
Dr J S McEtros pastor of the First Presbyterian church will depart tomorrow for a vacation in North Carolina and Virginia. He has two engagements to preach in Richmond during his stay in that city.
In Columbus Georgia on July 26 special report notes the First Baptist Church faces a $20,000 remodeling target. The drive relied on quiet member donations and committee effort. The church’s stately facade and interior features are highlighted as the project aims to upgrade facilities.
Rev Janex W Lee preached at Trinity church on the value of tipping as a civil practice. He cited England’s reverence and said tipping makes service workers more polite and appreciative. He urged adherents to cling to Bible truths and buy kindness.
Steve R Johnson, running for sixth ward council, replied to Henry E Jackson's card. He says the opponent’s pronouncements are ambiguous and, boiled down, claim the people do not know what they want but he knows what it is. He adds he will support it if elected.
A group of peach growers and shippers from Adairsville express gratitude to The Atlanta Constitution for its strong and forceful editorial on their behalf. The list includes numerous local firms and individuals. An annual camp meeting at Cutaula, Ga, is announced for late July, a notable event among Georgia Methodists.
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