Georgia House considers separate Insurance Department bill
Georgia lawmakers introduced a measure to create an Insurance Department by separating the offices of comptroller general and insurance commissioner. The bill, urged by Governor Hoke Smith, faced opposition and several related bills dealing with prohibitions, railroads, and four year terms for state officers were discussed as part of a busy session.
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Atlanta
House
Messrs. Barksdale
Wilkea
Birwell
Hancock
Covington
Colquitt
Persons
Monroe
Barrett
Stephens
Nowell
Walton
Hoke Smith
State of Georgia
State House
Donalson
DeKalg
Teift
Dougherty
Senate
Overstreet
Brock
Georgia
Senator Weaver
Hardman
Tuggle
Troop
Thun
Toggle
Gordon
Tuggie
General Assembly
Capitol
Williford
Weaver
Searchman
Taylor
Dobs
Georgia House Passes Dykes Bill and Order for Education Board Amendment
Atlanta July 7 the house approved the Dykes bill as amended imposing a 25 dollar penalty on telegraph firms for delays in message delivery. it also voted to refund 224.22 to Carroll Daniel of Pulaski county for eleven months three days of unlawful imprisonment. the McMichael measure to alter the state education board did not advance and the house continued routine business. the Wright income and inheritance tax proposal was referred to a subcommittee.
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Atlanta
Dunbar
Richmond
Senate
Felder
Eveeral
Peacock
Board of
Tensorial Examiners
Carroll Daniel
Pulaski County
McMichael
State Board of Education
Wright
Floyd
Messrs. Perry
Hall
Perons
Monroe
Floye
Abingdon Mills Restart Adds 400 Jobs in Alabama
Huntsville July 7. The Abingdon cotton mills idle for months have resumed work, providing employment for four hundred people. Additional mills are expected to start by mid month as demand for cotton goods rises.
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Abingdon Mille
Huntsville
Ala
Abingdon
Planter Kills Intruder Near Decatur Alabama
George Neville prominent planter shoots Collis Minor black man as he attempts entry through a bedroom window near Decatur Alabama. Minor dies instantly. Police report the fatal shooting occurred July 7 as Neville defended his home and family.
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Decatur
Ala
Nashville
Tena
George Neville
Collis Minor
Neville
Bishop Potter Improving After Night of Rest
Cooperstown N Y July 7 Bishop Henry Potter showed steady improvement after a comfortable night. Doctors say his ultimate recovery is likely. A Belgian noblewoman invited the famed cellist Servais to a banquet and ball, but he declined due to pressing engagements, though he sent his violoncello as requested.
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Potter
Cooperstown
N. Y
Henry
Servais
M. de Z
Feminine Curiosity on Mr Dolley’s Watch Ask
A girl asks to inspect Mr Dolley’s watch and examines its case and works. She wonders if water tarnishes gold or affects the delicate mechanism and recalls being told by Mr Hunker that the watch is soaked.
Watterson Predicts Bryan Nomination and Victory
In Cincinnati on July 7 Henry Watterson voiced strong support for William Jennings Bryan, predicting his nomination and defeat of Taft. Watterson also floated Herman Ridder as a potential vice presidential pick, praising Ridder as a strong eastern leader who could become president.
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Cincinnati
Henry Watterson
Murat Halstead
Bryan
Taft
James G. Blain
Watterson
Gray
Herman Ridker
Staats Zeitung
New York
Herman Ridder
Miss Nora Shaw Honored At Informal Friday Reception
Miss Nora Shaw was guest of honor at an informal Friday afternoon reception hosted by Mrs. Buford Boykin. About twenty guests attended from 4730 to 6:00 with five veranda domino tables, punch, and a cook book featuring guest contributed recipes. A lunch of tomato mayo dressed salad beet salad sandwiches and iced tea followed.
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Nora Shaw
Buford Boykin
False Economy Tricks for Cheap Eye Care Warned
The ad warns against putting any old product in the eyes claiming cost savings. It stresses eye safety and urges proper care. Dr. Bringhurst’s office is located in the Roop Building.
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Dr. Bringhurst
Roop Building
Morris Buys Half Interest in Jackson Grocery Firm
Notice states J. F. Morris has bought a half interest in the grocery store and business of G. T. Jackson. All accounts payable should be directed to Jackson & Morris.
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J. F. Morris
G. T. Jackson
Jackson & Morris
Shaw Lyte Wedding Sears Carrollton Society
Wed nesday at high noon Miss Nora Shaw and Mr Charles Alsten Lyte united in marriage at the bride’s aunt Mrs Horace McClellen on College street Rev Wm Dunbar officiated. The ceremony and candlelit reception followed with relatives and intimate friends present. The couple departed for Blufton Alabama at 1 10.
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Nora Shaw
Charles Alsten Lyte
Wm. Dunbar
Horace McClellen
College Street
Frieds
Ethel Carroll
Corine Bass
Buford Boykin
Marion West
Dr. Boykin
J. O. Newell
R. Cy Teage
Mrs. Lyle
Blufton
Ala
Miss Margaret Simonton Hosts Dominoes Party
Miss Margaret Simonton entertained about twenty four guests with a Friday afternoon dominoes event on a shaded Deport street lawn in honor of visitor Miss Lucy Candler of Clearwater Florida. Hostess aides included her mother and young Misses Mary and Martha Dozier. A luncheon followed with tomatoes with mayonnaise sandwiches rell a crackers iced tea ice cream and cake.
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Margaret Simonton
Lucy Candler
Clearwater
Florida
Marion West
Deport Street
Mary
Martha Dozier
Hagan Offers Lathing and Shingling Services
Special notice from W. W. Hagan stating readiness to perform lathing for plastering and all kinds of shingling. Shingling by the square from 60 days up and lathing at 3 cents per yard. Contact via both phones 171 long and short distance.
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W. W. Hagan
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