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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1899
Page
8
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A sweeping tax bill move and a high stakes debate dominated the Georgia House session. A motion to reconsider the railroad suit reform sparked harsh exchanges over railroad influence, while a companion measure to repeal direct verdict rights drew stout defense from lawmakers. Committee reports favored the reform, and an education joint resolution advanced. A separate taxation move to recommit faced delay but failed, and a militia pay bill proposed defined commissions and salaries for volunteer forces on active duty.
Georgia house debates bill introducing rules via a central bill box at the clerk’s desk for new measures. Lawmakers discuss pay rates for officers and soldiers and approve a charter amendment for the Capital City bank of Atlanta. Several new measures are introduced or amended touching towns Jefferson Blijay Fulton and county officials.
A short senate session introduced one new bill by Senator Mann to extend railroad commissioners powers to regulate charges by street railways and power companies. The body held executive sessions on judicial appointments and committees to Athens Normal School and Kell pension. The sole enacted measure amended code section 441 on notices and trials for titles by administrators and executors.
John W. Lindsay of Wilkinson county is appointed pension commissioner of Georgia by Governor Candler. A Confederate veteran and former state legislator, Lindsay is seen as a strong, widely endorsed choice, with confirmation coming upon his conference in Atlanta. His term lasts three years beginning next year, replacing Richard Johnson. Lindsay is expected in Atlanta soon, and the formal appointment order will follow.
A testimony from Mare. Ly A. Smith of Blodgett Mills Cortland Co New York says coffee caused heart trouble and stopping coffee with Postum Cereal Food Coffee cured her. She notes others abandoned old-fashioned coffee for Postum and that some find it weak if not boiled long enough.
Judge Hulsey presided as John Martin, Isaac McCrary and William Cantrell were found guilty of lunacy. All three were remanded to jail awaiting asylum action at Milledgeville where room is to be obtained. J C Teat named administrator for Birdie A Teat estate. William T Harri Bon appointed administrator of William Harrison estate.
New York reports one of the most interesting features of the Paris exposition will be a model American post office, up to date in every respect. Arrangements have been made with the French postal authorities.
Fertilizer makers press against a Georgia reform bill introduced by Mr. Jordan of Jasper to raise the fertilizer standard from 10 to 12 percent. State Commissioner Stevens and State Chemist McCandless back the measure, which includes a 3 percent margin limit, legal recourse for crop damage, and a $2 license on sales. The bill, set as Special Order, faces a lively committee hearing with industry reps arriving from Augusta and beyond.
War Department announces free transport for Christmas boxes to the Philippines from New York or San Francisco. Send to depot quartermaster with sender and command clearly marked. charges paid. Boxes shipped on the first available voyage. An additional ad blurbs syrups, pens, and other goods with local distributor details. Revolution news from Caracas notes 2,000 rebels in Cucute and Ocans.
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