Georgia House Passes Budgets Amid Debates on Schools and Taxes
The Georgia House debated multiple appropriations including dormitories for the Blind Academy and School for the Deaf, with votes shaping funding for various institutions. Bills also covered a general tax act with a ten dollar premium on tobacco dealers and a one percent levy on wholesale bottling works, while amendments trimmed sums for state colleges and technical schools.
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Georgia
Wise
Fayette
Cave
Shultz
Lumpkin
North Georgia
Knight
Polk
Georgia School For the
Pence
Perry
Hall
Schools of Agriculture and Arts
Messia
Green and GriMn
Alford
Worth
Poulan
Bylioe
Debate Over Bryan Prospects After Sunday Dinner
After a satisfying Sunday meal a group of gentlemen discussed politics and Bryan’s presidential chances. The talk turned to his Chicago 1896 and St Louis 1904 speeches, recalling the crown of thorns and cross of gold era and the reactions to his oratory.
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William J. Bryan
Pwo
Mr. Bryen
Chi
Bt. Loula
Chicago
Letter from Bryan in Ireland Inspires Language Question
A historical note describes J Atkinson, a Southern Bell figure and Bryan ally, sending a July 25 1206 message from Lakes of Killarney to Mr Bryan about phrasing. A facsimile of the manuscript page appears, illustrating the exchange and the query over accurate rendering.
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St. Louis Croiyeure
Atkinson
Southern” Bell Telephone Company
Mr. Bryan
J. Atkinson
Ireland
Killarney
Great Southern Hotel
Lakes of
Bryan
Feasibility of New York to Buenos Ayres Rail Link
A Pan American railway project linking New York and Buenos Aires appears feasible according to a Mexico conference committee report. It cites 6400 miles via the Panama American route with about 2700 miles intercontinental, estimating costs near 32 to 50 thousand dollars per mile and total expenditure around 185 million.
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N.Y
Buenos Ayres
Rio de Janeiro
Gus
New York
Mexico
A. J. Cassatt
Aecronaut Leaps to a Horrible Death at Five Thousand Feet
Private Leased Wire reports a balloonist William Johnson perishes after a 5000 to 6000 foot fall at a street fair ascent. Failure to inspect gear led to a broken ring and cut reeve rope causing the parachute to fail. Johnson had a long history of such ascensions.
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Little Fatty
N.Y
Wiliam Johnson
Johnson
Wives and two teens trigger police charges in park incident
Miss Alma Hardin and Miss Emma Brockman, both 16, were charged after relations involving Mrs. William Shepard and her husband stirred up a Tuesday night episode at Ponce DeLeon park. Mrs. Shepard later pressed the case, with officers serving copies of charges for Thursday police court.
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Ponce DeLeon Park
Alma Hardin
Bradley Street
Emma Brockman
Basard Street
William Shepard
Shepard
Ponce Deleon
Henry Kepa
Southarolina
Hershard
Henry Shepard
Hardin Ponce DeLeon
Shepacae
Ae Pelaes
Mra
Hardin
Bowers
Miss Hardin
Miss Brockman
Mra Shepard
Chandler
Aick
Pastor Named As Villain By Cement City Members
Members of the Cotum tet burgh at Cement City charge the minister with deceit and wrongdoing. The letter condemns him for alleged false pretenses to obtain money, denying previously expressed sympathy and accusing him of claiming nonordination, doubting Jesus, frequenting saloons, and being a habitual drinker and a villain of the deepest type.
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Ledeen
Cotum
Cement City
Jesus Christ
Seventy Bodies Seen by Divers in Sirio Wreck
Divers report seventy bodies seen in the hull of the wrecked Italian steamer Sirio, lodged between rocks and immovable. Relief funds and efforts are hindered as rescue work continues across Spain for Sirio victims.
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Madrid
Spain
Beat Cardinal in Rome Street Incident
Rome Italy Aug Cardinal Delta Volpe was assaulted by a man named Barbacci who demanded payment of a debt his eminence said he did not owe. The assailant escaped but police are pursuing him.
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Rome
Italy
Cardinal Delta Volpe
Barbacci
American Reds Going to Italy
Police report dangerous anarchists have left the United States for Italy. A loose watch is being kept for them as information circulates from Rome about their movements and the special cable copy rights.
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American “Reds
Italy
Rome
United States
Desperation Heat Tragedy Ends Life in Baltimore
In Baltimore Maryland Charles A Tillard aged 46 of Etsehen took his own life driven by intense heat. After lying in bed he walked into the doorway of a box and swallowed a lethal substance, ending his struggle with the heat and despair.
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Baltimore
Aus
Charles A. Tillard
Etsehen
Udanum
Jympie Lee
Organized Labor Plans To Fight Longworth
Organized labor plans to oppose Nicholas Longworth in his re election campaign. The move comes from core AFL figures led by President Samuel Gompers amid tensions over labor project support in Congress. The effort mirrors earlier opposition to Me Cannon and Representative Littlefield as labor groups mobilize against lawmakers aligned with executive projects.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Nicholas Longworth
Boan Organized Labor
Me Cannon
Littlefield
Gompers
Bread and Meat for Blue Jackets Declared Unfit
Navy secretary Bonaparte orders scrutiny of naval meat and bread contracts after officers report poor provisions. Pay Director Littgens preliminary review prompts further investigation in New York as contractors face potential contract annulment.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New
As Uneatis
Oma
New York
Ars
Admi Coghlan
Bonaparte
Grand Theater Renovation Restores Interior To Like New
The Grand Opera house interior has been renovated at a cost of 6000 dollars. Frescoes were retouched and ceilings repainted, boxes retrimmed, and new hangings and upholstery installed. "A Messenger From Mars" opens August 29 with a full crew of skilled workers and a Venetian backdrop on the asbestos curtain.
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Avanta
Mars
Petent
Pete Coleman
Criss
Tragedy in Salisbury Brakeman Killed by Northbound Train
Noah E. Church aged 25 of Wadesboro was killed at Lexnari near Salisbury while a Daniesse Southern palwaternees ap brakeman. He dodged one train and was struck by another as he moved to avoid an oncoming northbound freight. The accident occurred when he attempted to step clear of a second approaching train.
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Salisbury
N. C
Noah E. Church
Wadesboro
Lexnari
Franchise Granted for Anthony Shoals Power Line Franchise
The Augusta city council granted Anthony Shoals Power Company a franchise to use streets for power lines extending about 75 miles toward Augusta. Postmaster Vaughn announces stamps will be available late at Cabantss ree store, and the office will later be open 24 hours to serve patrons.
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Apedal
Georgina
Augusta
Anthony Shoals Power Company
Vaughn
Cabantss Ree
Governor Terrell to Visit Chickamauga Troops
Governor Terrell plans to visit Georgian troops at Chickamauga camp Friday after a repeated sham battle rehearsal. The Second Georgia and Fifty-Fifth Army units along with staff officers are listed with officers and cap- staff details.
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Terrell
Chickamauga
Chick
Erlinay
Heywood
Ses Reday
Military maneuvers and drills near camp in Georgia
The Twelfth cavalry conducted rear and advance drills while patrolling. The Seventeenth Infantry staged a drill for militia use and under the chief's supervision. An artillery exhibition occurred this afternoon. The M. C. A. tents at camp included state and Georgia groups, with Secretary Johnson of Savannah in charge. Many soldiers roamed the city last night and several arrests followed.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Augusta
Twelfth Cavalry
Dye Houe ‘Hill
Seventeenth Infantry
Benefty
Niliitia
Trosiest
M. C
Georgia
Johnson
Savannah
Althar
Carrier Boy Bitten by Vicious Dog on Route
Herschel Miller, a route boy for The Georgian, was bitten on the leg by a dog while delivering mail on Tuesday afternoon. The dog was killed by police shortly after. He sought treatment at Cook's Pharmacy and said the wound was cauterized and he expected no infection, planning to return to work.
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Herschel Miller
Central Avenue
Cook's
Oloknow Proposes New Ordinance for Playhouses
A new ordinance proposal from Oloknow aims to regulate playhouses within the city limits. The measure outlines compliance standards, safety requirements, and enforcement provisions for operating venues catering to children and families.
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Oloknow
Atlanta Theater Fire Proofing Rules Tighten Citywide
The Grand Opera management and Atlanta City Council announce stringent fire proofing rules for all stage scenery and electrical equipment. A new ordinance by Councilman William Oldknow will overhaul theater exits seating and exterior features, affecting Bijou and other venues. The measure aims for adoption within thirty days after review.
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All Operanion
Atlanta
Chicago
Dinance
William Oldknow
Bijou
Otax
Oldknow
Atlanta News Briefly Told Automobiles Collide Near Brookwood
A two-vehicle crash en route to Atlanta near Brookwood involved Mrs. R P Becht, a companion, and Chauffeur P B Carter in one car, and Mrs J R Gray with two other ladies in the other. The at fault driver, a Negro, struck both cars and a passing team. All occupants escaped serious injuries. both cars were heavily damaged.
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Brookwood
R. P. Becht
P. B. Carter
J. R. Gray
White Man Saved From Negro After Mob Attack
John Garner manager of a furniture firm was beaten by a crowd of about 500 blacks at Gilmer and Fort streets. Police officer Dan Cook rescued him, the mob threatening riot. Garner’s assailants included a woman named Mary Daffy who later faced police court.
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John Garner
Dan Cook
Gilmer and
Fort Streets
Garner
Bellagross
X Fy
Bell Street
Kde Uty
Eshae
Ing Garner
Gilmer
Miuarya Daffy
Cook
Orr
Daffy
Georgia bill to block parallel railways to Western and Atlantic
Senator Miller introduces a bill to prevent any railroad from paralleling the Western and Atlantic line within fifty miles, aims to shield the state road from future competition. The act would enjoin such construction, punish violators as misdemeanants, and repeal conflicting laws. Committees to consider the measure include the general judiciary.
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B. &. Miller
Western and Atlantic Railroad
General Judiciary Committee
Western and Atlantic
Crete
General Assembly
Giorgia
Ernor
Georgia
Weather Oddities in Atlanta Heat Explanation
Abbreviated note explains a stretch of unusually cool weather in Atlanta despite a belief that wild heat is coming. It mentions nearly a month of below average temperatures, persistent rain, and a weather forecaster misjudging conditions during the early dog days. The piece mixes casual commentary with a brief forecast snapshot and partial hourly temperatures.
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Welnes
Atlanta
Georgia
Unclear OCR: Child Dies. Funeral Planned at Local Chapel
A fragmentary notice reports the death of 14 year old Felix Dorman, son of Mrs Annie Dorman of 122 Central Avenue. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday morning at Perene & Chapel at 10 o'clock with interment to follow at Oaklawn cemetery.
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Felix Dorman
Annie Dorman
Central Avenue
Sorveas
Perene & Chapel
Morilian
Oalt
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