Turbulent House Session Over Tax Board Debate
A fiery Friday session in Georgia's House featured Joe Hill Hall pressing a bill to create a state board of tax assessors while critics assailed the railroad commission. The debate touched on gubernatorial politics and calls for reform as lawmakers clashed over amendments and party influence, ending with adjournment amid rising tensions and heated exchanges.
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Have No Confidence in Any Aspirants for Governor
Hon Joe Hill Hall of Bibb created a sensation in the house debating a bill to form a board of tax assessors. He and Perry of Hall clashed over making railroad commissioners the tax assessors, Hall declaring no man in the governor's race this fall earned his vote.
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Thaw Dreams of Wife Amidst Prison Sleep Turmoil
Private wire dispatch reports Harry Thaw, jailed for the Stanford White murder, pacing and muttering in his cell at night. He cried Evelyn’s name in delirious sleep and woke in agitation, asking if his wife had phoned, then received news of her call from the deputy warden.
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Wife of Thaw Faints on Returning Home in New York
Mia Evelyn Thaw, wife of Stanford White slayer, fainted after entering her room at the Hotel Lorraine. She received sympathy letters and flowers, while the strain showed on her nerves as she endures the ongoing case. George Lauder Carnegie and his wife, Thaw’s sister, await news in England that their son is jailed on murder charges بنی.
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Yaarab Mascot Loses Life as Black Sox Arrives in Atlanta
The goat mascot Yaarab has died and a new mascot named Box the Sox has stepped in at Atlanta fire headquarters. Firemen, newsboys, and residents gathered as Box, christened after fireman W. H. Ivey, arrived amid cheers. The goat followed his owner and celebrated with a playful entrance along Alabama Street before the first public appearance near DeKalb Avenue and Hurt Street.
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Thames Flooding Streets O' London
Firemen battled rising Thames water after days of rain and wind. Rail lines and streets flooded in London, with trains partially submerged and newspapers disrupted.
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Pretty Young Wife Seemingly Ends Life Before Husband in Alabama
Special to The Georgia press reports a Birmingham mystery involving Mrs Ola Eves, wife of Thomas C, a stationary engineer. In the presence of two friends and others, she allegedly took her life with a large quantity of poison at an Avenue address. The husband and a friend offered no clear reason for the act as authorities investigate. Cedartown and Florid connections appear in background.
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Jealous ex-husband shoots wife and kills himself in Mannington
Private Leased Wire report from Mannington West Virginia describes James Coad, an oil worker, shooting and seriously injuring Hugh Williams before killing his divorced wife Lilie McGarvin and then taking his own life. The tragedy followed years of separation and a recent divorce. Police found the bodies later. The report also notes Merchants Bank Augusta increasing capital stock by 50000 dollars.
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Two Killed Exiting Street Duel In County
A deadly shooting occurred during a business dispute as a dispersary auditor and a prominent newspaper publisher confronted each other near Park Street. The executive and clerk were mortally wounded, and the incident sparked widespread alarm across the area as details emerged.
Front Foot City Property Fetches Hefty Sum
A dated notice details a city property fronting 82 feet along a 160 foot depth on Sythe Street. The three story red brick building is to be replaced by a handsome new structure once Guthman Brothers lease ends. The buyer, Mr. Wimpy, recently shifted to Savannah after building a furniture empire. Mrs. Lucy Wadeo, long time owner, remains a major regional landholder.
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Couple Weds After Ocean Proposal in Waves
Atlantic City on June 29 saw Miss Madee Baker of Folsom Pennsylvania say yes after a daring wave encounter. Charles W Kay proposed during bathing and the couple married at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev. Jennings Lorey officiating.
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Thaw Arraigned for Stanford White Murder
New York June 29 Harry K Thaw walked from his Tombs cell toward the court to face arraignment on the indictment for premeditated murder of architect Stanford White The not guilty plea was entered after a brief delay as Thaw appeared with ex Judge Dicott his lawyer and District Attorney staff ready for the procedure The courtroom crowd included many reporters and spectators while two foreign newspaper representatives entered with guards nearby
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Private Leased Wife Says Mrs Thaw Will Testify
Evelyn Neabit Thaw plans to testify to save her husband life and face cross examination by the Attorney. She aims to prove devotion and loyalty while Thaw’s defense contends he was temporarily insane when he killed Stanford White.
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