30 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
1
Speakers for the Fight Today report the House will vote on the bill at four P M. The session centers on partisan debate as members press for final passage amid anticipated floor votes.
Georgia lawmakers mobilize as anti and pro prohibition camps ready to push amendments. Key speakers from Hall, Richmond, Chatham and Muscogee plan brief five minute addresses as parties contend over delays, licenses for whiskey sales, medical exemptions, and stricter county measures. Discussion sets stage for third reading and potential passage of the Hardman bill with targeted amendments and a tightened timetable.
In Asheville on July 29 petitions by Southern Railway and Atlantic Coast Line seek modification of an interlocutory injunction after Raleigh negotiations. Papers argue the state, under criminal law, could seize property without compensation pending legislative action, framing a tense fight over state rights and railroad duties.
Senator Foraker states he cannot endorse Secretary Taft for president under present tariff revision views. He argues Republicans face a pivotal policy choice and urges delay, despite praising Taft’s character and service. The missive, circulated to GOP officials, links endorsement to tariff changes and state pride.
The question rises whether Atlanta fire insurance rates may increase if waterworks fail to keep pump capacity up to demand. Insurance agents investigate Hemp Hill station as officials review needs for a 20 million gallon per day pump and boiler upgrade per 1905 and 1907 tariff reports. Mayor Joyner and council seek county cooperation to finish the reservoir project.
In Versailles France Major Henry A Huntington dies as his son Henry, amid a family massacre, fails in a suicide attempt in his cell. The attack left his wife and five children wounded. Alonzo likely to die, Elizabeth gravely hurt, Edith and Douglas with minor injuries.
A New York letter from July 26 urges the Georgia Central to maintain third income bond interest. It cites Central finances, noting 1906 net earnings with surplus after charges, and argues that Ocean Steamship Company profits should support dividends to meet railroad needs. Continued on Page Two.
The house committee on railroads narrowly favored passage of the Candler bill with one dissenting vote by J Hul Hall. The measure was amended by the author on minor phrasing, expanding the commission from three to five members to reduce executive friction and improve collections. Luther Z Rosser opposed, arguing the bill overreaches and that prior provisions already cover penalties. Candler defended the bill as restoring respect for law and increasing bond value after validation. The committee then formed a subcommittee to study related railroad inspector provisions and deferred further action.
Washington reports a forecast with showers in Georgia and Tuesday expected wide variations in wind, fresh northerly to northeasterly. The outlook notes possible variable winds and periods of unsettled weather across regions.
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