Biennial sessions debate ends with party split vote
The Georgia House debated reconsidering its rejection of a biennial sessions bill. Supporters argued annual wasteful spending and savings from two-year terms, while opponents warned against undermining popular government and stressed thorough lawmaking. The motion to reconsider failed 43 to 97, with extensive roll calls listing members supporting and opposing the measure.
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House
Macintyre
Thomas
Anderson
Andersen
Alexander
DeKalb
Ote
Ayen—Anderson
Chatham
Ault
Barkedate
Baker
Barrett
Hell
Booker
The Measures That Failed and a Busy Congress
A survey of congressional actions shows stalled bills and sweeping reforms. Highlights include bills on reclamation projects and a new bureau of mines, a tariff board with a $250,000 fee, efforts to curb white slavery, and open coal lands. Notable also are rail and navy expansions, conservation moves, and Maine wreck removal funding.
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Bureau of Mines
Tariff Board
Inianda
Alaska
Panama Zone
Bureau of Health
Appalachian Forest Reserve
Engineer Corps
Army
Congress
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
House
Senate
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
South Dakota
Fort Berthold
Northakota
United States
Taft
Maine
Havana
Aka
Anti-Option Bill Passed by House Faces Mixed Backing
The House advanced an anti option measure amid a heated debate with southern Georgia supporters arguing it shields cotton producers and curbs gambling. New York and Chicago members voiced opposition and a quorum dispute delayed proceedings as the chamber debated immigration, Alaska fisheries, militia efficiency, prisoner parole, and glacier national park creation.
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Bartlett
Georgia
Congress
Hughes
South
House
New York
New Orleans
Bii
Chicago
Mr. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Me. Calder
Calder
United States
Glacier National Park
Georgia Travelers In Annual Session Opens Meeting
The Georgia Travelers Association convenes its second annual session at 10 a.m. in Ramball House with R H Buchanan of Decatur presiding. The group formed February 6 1908 in Atlanta and has over 500 members. 195 present today with 26 delegates. Mayor Maddox will welcome them and L W Reeves will respond. The morning dedicates to officer reports, afternoon features include an address by J K Orr of Atlanta, officer elections, and selecting a site for the June convention. Officers: R H Buchanan president R H King first vice president J K Harris second vice president W S Lounsbury secretary treasurer T W Brabston executive chairman.
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Georgia Travelers’ Association
Ramball House
R. H. Buchanan
Decatur
Atlanta
Maddox
L. W. Reeves
J K. Orr
RH Buchanan
RH King
J. K. Harris
Ona
Lounsbury
T. W. Brabston
Judge overturns mortgage in Georgia bankruptcy case
Judge Zm ory Boest nullifies Referee Alex Prowdfit's finding and expunges Louis Cohens mortgage against the estate of 3. L. Duggan proprietor of Sandersville store Eastman. Fraudulent agreement allegedly led to the mortgage being removed from records in Eastman. Macon prepares for new park walks with a Monday night program featuring a band and remarks by Mayor Moors and chamber leaders.
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Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Moors
Eor Stary Hyman
They Reunite After 25 Years in Louisiana Wedding
In Church Point Louisiana on June 24 after a separation of 35 years Mr and Mrs Jules Selig reunited in marriage here yesterday. The couple had lived apart with Mrs Selig living a few miles north of Church Point and Mr Selig residing in Opelousas both ages advanced.
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Church Point
Jules Selig
Here
Opelousas
Death notices for Hensley and J M Toney
Major H C Hensley of Nashville Tennessee died suddenly at his home in the afternoon. J M Toney, age 10, died at his Forrest Park Georgia residence at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. Funeral will be held at Ferrant church at 3 o'clock this morning with interment in the church yard.
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H. C. Hensley
Nashville
Nashville, Tenn
Hensley
Gad
Pioneer Park 7
South
Hin Homa
M. Toney
J. M. Toney
Hia
Forrest Park
Ferrant Church
Willie T. Walker
Wiltie T. Walker
Summit Avenue
West
Mark Wilkerson
Mr. Wilkerson
Greenberg, Bond & Broomfiel
Oelock
Weat View
T. W. Tinsley
Cartersville
Rebecca Phillips
Restence
Bouth Kirkwood
W DB. Webb
Bylyeater
Nellie O. Durden
Netlie
3. M. Durden
Fenn Street
Grean Mountain
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