Tariff Revision Passes House Amid Rowdy Ends
Debates stretched to midnight as House Democrats push the Underwood tariff bill toward passage. Representative Underwood leads, with Opposition under Mann, Payne, Fordney. Galleries overflow with packed crowds and fashion elites as final amendments and income tax tweaks loom, including tax relief for Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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City income to rise by two hundred fifty thousand dollars
The Atlanta finance committee anticipates a total city income gain of 250000 by June. Tax Chair Charles W Smith cites 195000 already assured from property taxes and says water department and other departments will add a strong balance. Assessments show a 14,400,000 rise with 1912 and 1913 figures suggesting even larger gains. Banks report a 1000000 increase in taxable capital surplus and undivided profits, with realty and personalty assessments rising sharply. City aims to equalize tax rates under Mayr Woodward administration as tax assessors note broad increases in central real estate and overall assessments.
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Mother Jones and Governor Hatfield Meet in Charleston
Mrs. Mary Mother Jones and Governor Hatfield of West Virginia held an hour long conference at the state house in Charleston tonight. The labor leader, a military prisoner since February for alleged offenses tied to martial law in Kanawha county coal strike, was brought there at the governor’s urging. She will confer again with the governor tomorrow before heading to a hotel.
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Alaska Injured by Delay of Congress
Washington dispatch reports former Secretary of the Interior Fisher testifying before the senate territories committee. He blames Congress for delaying Alaska’s development and urges a government built railroad from Tidewater to the interior to unlock its resources, with government operation as an experimental option. He argues private interests cannot reach interior coal or copper districts without federal action.
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Columbus Game May Be Thrown Out
Charleston reports a dispute over a 7 to 2 Columbus win on Tuesday, as manager Needham protests umpire Barr ruling Ridgeway out at second and Hurley advancing on a dropped infield fly. Fox intended a trick play, a misplay off the ball led to confusion.
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Longstreet Loses Postmaster Office in Gainesville
Washington May 7 Special Representative Bell’s nomination of A R B Hardy for postmaster at Gainesville was rejected and President Wilson named H W J Ham to succeed Mrs Helen D Longstreet. Opposition stemmed from Edward T Brown of Atlanta and Wilson ties. Bell plans to seek reconsideration after talks with the president.
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Fight on White Plague at tuberculosis convention
Washington May 1 Physicians from across the country convene for the ninth annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. The two day session opens tomorrow with discussions on whether medical science is achieving best results against the white plague.
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Woman seeks restraining order over alleged police coercion
Mrs. N P Powell claims 95 Spring Street is being vacated under threats tied to alleged improper advances by Kirke a city detective or officer She says she faced arrest nightly until she conformed and that Chief Beavers influenced the case A superior court judge granted a temporary restraining order delaying any eviction until the May 10 hearing with attorneys Gaber and Jackson leading the suit and Federal concerns cited
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No More India Opium Sent to China Report
London reports the government will not send opium from India to China this year and suggests the opium traffic may never resume. In Albany Governor Sulzer announces a June 13 extraordinary session to address primary and related legislation. A five member committee will draft campaign plans for direct nominations.
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Mystery surrounds death of Forest Park boy Carl Bartlett
Carl Bartlett a 14 year old of Forest Park died at Wesley Memorial hospital after surgery for a fractured skull believed to have occurred about ten days earlier. Parents suspect a sod bottle blow by another boy on April 26 but doctors doubt the bottle caused the injury. The skull was crushed at the top with the base fractured leading to death. mystery remains as to how the injury occurred. Funeral set for 10 this morning at the residence with interment in Forest Park Cemetery. survived by parents two brothers and three sisters.
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Rev George G Smith Over the Great Divide
Macon Ga May 7 Special Reverend George G Smith D D author and historian died at his home 709 Vineville Avenue He served in the North and South Georgia Methodist conferences for over fifty years His books include a history of Methodism in Georgia and notable religious works He influenced peers and readers across Georgia early 20th century society
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Mitchel Named To Port Post Amid Tammany Skirmishes
Washington May 7 President Wilson met with a dozen senators and cleared several appointment issues as New York and Kentucky factions tested the White House. John Purroy Mitchel was named collector of the port of New York, pleasing anti Tammany Democrats and Senator OGorman. Ben Marshall was chosen for Kentucky internal revenue post, pleasing Senator James after a Beckham bid faltered. Gaylord Sausbarger named pensions commissioner after a long contest.
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Inquest Hears Cellmate Testimony in Phagan Case
Dr Smith reports fresh blood stains on alleged evidence as Lee's cellmate may testify at the inquest. A witness spent a full day in the same cell with a Phagan prisoner. The body of the girl was exhumed for a second time to aid the investigation.
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Phagan Mystery Developments Prompt New Examinations
Dr Claude Smith, city bacteriologist, reports new blood stains on Mary Phagan’s shirt after examination. Mary Phagan’s body exhumed for a second autopsy. Mrs Mattie Smith recalls seeing a strange negro near the elevator before leaving the factory. Bill Bailey, a convict, at large and may testify at today’s inquest. Leo Frank to testify again at 330 pm as coroner's inquest resumes. Solicitor Hugh Dorsey meets Newt Lee but won’t disclose details. Detectives seek a Greek believed to be in Alabama. Chief Sanford says witnesses are being silenced and evidence planted to block the investigation.
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Doctor Smith analyzes Newtles shirt bloodstains in Phagan case
Dr Claude A Smith reports human blood on the shirt found at Newtles home. The stains are under a month old and no comparison was done with the garment or other stains. Only small blood flecks from floor shavings near the machine were available for testing.
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Weather Prophecy Rain and Warmth Forecast
Weather bulletin reports rain and warmer conditions in Georgia areas with fair and balmy days. It notes predicted Friday as fair with mild temperatures, lists forecasted low and high readings, and provides rainfall totals and prior-month deficiencies in inches with a 0.79 inch value indicated for the past 24 hours.
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