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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1915

Page

10

Flood of Bills Deluges Georgia House

The Georgia House faced a flood of bills and resolutions, many local, as sessions extended over forty five days. Key measures include a Spencer Atkinson rail ban proposal, compulsory education, school funding, and state military reorganization, with several resolutions urging President Wilson on British interference. Senate adjourned to resume next morning. Dr. Soule invited to address joint session on agricultural work.

Spencer R. Atkinson Fulton County Atlantic Georgia Secretary of State General Assembly Batt Imap Plan Hhis Fe Eral Assembly Carroll Catoosa Beck Murray Avery Connor Spalding Ucka Green Anderson Wilkes Commismone Carter Bacon Davia Davidson Putnam Britain Olive Richmond Andrews Futton Wilson United States Oliver House Dickson Clarke Western and Atlantic Railroad Chattanooga I. Dennard Webster We County Senate A.M. Soule Dent State Agricultural Smit Hardwick A. M State Agricultur Tema Soule Great Britain

Georgia Bankers to Suggest New Legislation

Macon Ga June 95 The legislative committee of the Georgia Bankers association convened today to discuss measures to be introduced in the present session The committee declined to disclose details of the bills stating they would be revealed only when the legislature is in session The members of the committee are Courtney Thorpe Sayib SB Brown Albany and S Witham Atlanta

Macon Georgia Bankers’ Association Gourtney Thorpe Sayib SB Brown Albany S¢ Witham Atlanta

Charges a Framp On the Port Gates Indicted Official Speaks

James H. Lumber an internal revenue agent at Fort Smith has been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to defraud the government. He calls the case a frame-up, says deputy commissioner Gates has long pursued him, and notes past disputes with Gates. Lumber will stand trial at Fort Smith. bond set at 5000.

James H. Lumber Grand Dure Fort Smith?k Vida Gates Internal Revenue Surber Tvice Lurber United States Carter JF Smith Diet Attorney's

Farmers Hear Fedal and State Farm Experts in Coffee County

June 28 field meeting in Coffee County brought Star College of Agriculture and U S Department of Agriculture specialists to discuss plants soil fertilizers and stock. Demonstration inoculated hogs to prevent cholera and practical farming solutions were shared. Willacoochee district residents hosted a basket meal and local musicians provided music for the occasion.

Coffee Couy Fedal Winacoochest Ty Willacoochee Willacoochee

Weather in Atlanta Forecast Fickle on Monday

Weather in Atlanta wavers with April days showing variable temperatures. Early hours brought a 61 degree reading and an afternoon high near 82 with sun and potential showers or storms on the horizon. Forecasters predicted a cooler evening and continued warm spell into the period ahead.

Montay

City Graduate's Success in West

Ardmore Oklahoma and Athens are noted for a remarkable 20 year old graduate who, after leaving school at 20, built wealth in land investments and trading. He owns vast land holdings approaching a million dollars and plans to enter Lucy Cobb Institute in autumn.

Ull Ardmore Olsla Athens Jas Ther Ble Law Ecook Lucy Cobb Institute

County Farmer in Critical Condition After Knife Attack

Gadune Special reports a county farmer was seriously wounded by a neighbor in a home dispute. Henry Lemming allegedly stabbed the victim during a quarrel that erupted while both men were in the vicinity of their homes near Home. The injured man remains in serious condition.

Gadune Henry Lemming Itta

Services at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Begin

Ga June 28 Special A real service is now in progress at the Fifth Avenue Baptist church conducted by Reverend James B Turner the new star of the church The singing is led by Vowel Tee director of music from the Second Baptist church in Ana

Ome Progreda Fth Avenue Baptist Church James B Turner Vowel Tee Ysic Ana

Insurance Probe Heard In House Investigation Called

A resolution filed by Bir. Dart of Glyon asks a joint House Senate committee to thoroughly investigate life insurance companies in the state. The panel would require books and witnesses, with a report due if possible and authority to continue into the next session.

Bir. Dart Glyon House Genate Senate da’ Casa Genera Assembly Wheelas Bovn Cosmopolitan Litte Insurance Company Atlanta American Lite and Annuity Company Atanta Tome Insurance Company Tlame National Assurance Company At- Inna Iso Great Southern Accident and Fidelity Company Atinpta Almut Equitable Casualty Company At- Tanta Empire Tife Insurance Company Cherokee Life Insurance Company Georgia Life Company Toa Ani Whersan Georgia Ife Ingurabes Tia

Large Registration For Summer Session Georgia Normal School

Large turnout marks the first day of the thirteenth Georgia state summer school at the University of Georgia in Athens. Two thirds of the counties are represented with enrollment higher than any opening day by seventy five students. Ninety percent are teachers from rural and city school systems. All campus rooms are filled, dormitories and chapter houses are occupied, and 300 places are taken at the State Normal school. Opening exercises in the chapel featured remarks by Chancellor Barrow Superintendent Stewart and State Superintendent M. L. Brittain.

Athens Siile Georgia State Summer School University of Georgia State Normal School Georgia Barrow

O. O. F. officers elected at Rome encampment

The Rome Georgia Encampment No. 73 of the Odd Fellows elected officers for the ensuing term including Hi A Greer as president, Charles Brown as high priest, H Anderson as senior warden, N W Drennon as junior warden, and C B Jackson as treasurer, with others listed in the vote.

Rome Hi. A. Greer Charles Brown H. Anderson N. W. Drennon C. B. Jackson

Swift's blood purifier claims cure for skin blood diseases

An advertisement extols 8. 8. 8 a blood purifier that enters bloodstream quickly and bathes blood to treat eczema boils and other eruptions. It denies harm to the system and urges purchasing bottles from Swift Specific Co Atlanta with directions for mail order.

U. S Bwift Swift Atlanta Wally

Capitol Gossip on Governor Herries First Day

Governor Nat Herries begins his administration in Georgia with a full first day of duties and oaths. He received congratulatory visits from delegations and officials, and several key offices were sworn in including Phil Cook James Du Price M L Brittain and W J Speer.

Nat Herries Georgian Harris Net Harris Statehouse Phil Cook James du Price Sehools M. L. Brittain W. J. Speer Clifford Walker Willance Commerce Bor Hal M. Stanley J. W. Bindsey Paul Trammell Wright Hig J. D. Price

Will Ask For Probe On Convict's Death

Representative Connor of Spalding will seek a probe into the death of Lewis Bell a Black man who died after alleged abuse while in Griffin convict camp Bell who served a twelve month sentence for larceny died after a night of illness and a county physician reported sunstroke relatives allege multiple bruises and contusions from possible whipping The prison commission meets next Monday to consider the inquiry.

Connor Spalding Lewis Bell Griffin Bell Griffa Mercantile Company Hell's Chain Gang Undertakers Establishment

2 Year Old Boy Hurt As Auto Dives Into Ditch

Charles Payne, seven, son of Mr and Mrs C W Payne of 29 East Hunter street, was pinned under a car that overturned into a ditch while it was cranked by Mrs Payne leaving a friend's home on McLendon street. He was carried to Grady hospital with non serious injuries. Mrs Payne escaped by leaping from the speeding vehicle.

Charles Payne C. W. Payne East Hunter Street Payne McLendon Street Charles Grady Hospital

Chamber of Commerce Dinner Set for July 15

Governor Harris and legislative leaders will be guests of honor at a dinner of the Allante Chamber of Commerce at the East Lake club on the evening of July 15. The event is organized by the chamber’s entertainment committee chaired by Fred J. Paxon.

Harris Senate House Allante Chamber of Commerce East Lake Club Fred 3. Paxon

Finds a Cure For Pellagra Claims Saint Harvey Letter

A Mississippi reader from Harvey La reports their child recovered from pellagra after using Baughn’s remedy. The letter claims dramatic improvement and urges others to obtain the “Fresh book on Pellagra” from American Compounding Co. Jasper Alabama, promising refunds if it fails.

Harvey Sprusel Mindie Abrams Baughn American Compounding Co Jasper Ala

Explosion Fire Kills Pressing Shop Worker

Monday a welter of flames and an explosion at Jobe Weems' pressing shop burned Jim Butler to death. A gasoline bottle exploded after an iron ignited cloth. Three others, Aaron Garner and A G Talley among them, were badly burned and taken to Grady hospital. fire crews saved neighboring property.

Jim Butler Jobe Weems Pryor Strait Grady Hospital Aaron Garner A. G. Talley Bufler Los

Normal course for teachers offered in Atlanta schools

The Board of Education provides a six week summer normal course for Atlanta public school teachers. Held at Lee Street vacation school under Miss Mary We Postel, it covers study methods and education principles with focus on the new course of study and round-table discussions. Tickets for admission are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, Room 4083, 3 to 5 p.m. daily during the week. The class begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 5.

Board of Education Atlanta Lee Street Mary We Postel Atvanta Tckets Directors of Chamber of Commerce Suty S

Local Court Schedule Announces June Term and Juror Summons

A notice from the Broms superior court states Jane Sh lDointed Judge of the Broms sirens for a session on July 12, to handle handing ering cas clearing the fall of prisoners. Grand jury and jurors are summoned for the June term wf weed. Officials say urgent court business can be concluded in a few days.

Papgentne Jane Sh Broms

Dodson's Liver Tone Beats Calomel Says Ad

An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy for liver issues. It contrasts calomel's salivation and bone impact with tone's pleasant taste, claiming quick relief from biliousness constipation and headaches without sick effects. It urges readers to switch to the product for awakening mornings and better health.

Padson

Real Hair Grower Promises Cure for Hair Loss

Readers are urged to try Crystalis a claimed hair remedy touted as a European wonder and medal winner. The ad claims rapid results for thinning and scalp problems, promising a money back guarantee and a $1,900 deposit as a contract fund, with a mail order coupon to Cronin Laboratories in Bingharaton.

Dng Bair Trokble Chystolis Crystalia Cronin Laboratories Bingharaton

Cresta Laboratories Coupon Request Notice

Coupon from Cresta Laboratories at 2620 St Binghamton New York seeks reader to mail a letter with name and address to receive a product claiming dandruff and itching relief and natural color revival. The ad asks to prove the claim and encloses the coupon with the letter.

Cresta Laboratories St. Binghamton N.Y Atlanta Constitution

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