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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1908

Page

6

Senator Hayes Defends Prison Commission in Senate Debate

In a lively session, Senator Hayes contended against abolishing the prison commission while Senator Camp rebutted. The vote to retain the commission was 23 to 19, with Bush not voting. The debate touched on alleged misconduct, duty neglect, and fears of removing veteran officials.

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Custom House Receipts Across Five Southern Cities

Comparative statement shows official figures from Washington for Savannah Charleston Atlanta Wilmington and Brunswick. The fiscal year ending June 30 1887 and 1908 provide receipts and exports data across these ports.

Savannah Charleston Atlanta Wilmington Brunswick Washington, D. C 3. C

Vaper Mills to Resume Work in Glens Falls

Glens Falls September 2. The Paper Company announced that several mills closed for a vacation will reopen after the men refused a 100 percent wage cut. Superintendent Jasenn Slater said operations will resume only if workers accept the wage reduction.

Glens Falls Gieals Jena Paper! Company Jasenn Slater Donight

Judge Murphy Elected In Ashe County Primary

Judge J D Murphy of Asheville won the county primary to nominate a successor to the late Judge Jate Hied Moore in the fifteenth judicial district. He defeated Hon J S Adams by a substantial vote. Adams plans to contest one precinct return. Adams carried one city while Murphy led countywide.

ASU G. Peptemperein Jate Hied Moore Fifteenth Judicial District J. D. Murphy Asheville JS. Adams Adams Saye Asteville Murphy

Debarred Insurance Firms From Georgia for Filing Lapse Statements

Seventeen fre and five insurers face debarment in Georgia for failing to file semi annual statements by law. Debarment lasts until January, after which licenses are renewed. Names include Tac Cosmopolitan Fire Insurance, United States Lloyds New York, Great Western Life of Kansas City, and others from Houston Texas to Montreal, with Sunil Vile Assurance of Montreal withdrawn this year.

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Georgia Conference opens district meeting in Tooroa

The September 2 conference of the Elberton district met at Trinity Colored Methodist Church with Rev. L. Bonner delivering the opening sermon. Officers include Rev. C Le Roaner and Rev. TL Blogk. Funds pledged aim to raise $1,200 for education, supporting Hartwell Institute and broader state educational work.

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Skiddoo Convict Bill Passes Senate In 1909 Reform

The senate passed the Skidoo convict bill creating a central penitentiary and allowing convict labor on public works, with county use and revenue provisions. It outlines a state road program, farm use, and new prison commission powers plus a tax on near beer and manufacturers to fund maintenance.

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Reforming Convicts and Parole Provisions Legislation

The act establishes a state prison commission with parole power, oversight of misdemeanor convicts, and a system of parole with conditions set by the board. It permits issuing warrants for arrest on orders, imposes fines for violations by counties or private parties, and updates penalties and procedures through sections repealed or amended as of 1897 to 1903.

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Negro shoots at officer on freight train in Georgia

An incident near Inman yards at Holl Perk involved Abrams a Black man who wrested a pistol from Officer Cornelison during a freight ride attempt. A struggle ended with Abrams shot, confined at Grady hospital, and later lodged at headquarters. Separate sales day in Straterboro netted about 19000 dollars in real estate.

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