Opponents prepare forceful push to repeal Panama tolls
Washington April 11 opponents of repealing the Panama canal tolls exemption plan a heavy push before the Senate committee on interoceanic canals. They aim to persuade the panel to report against the bill, and if needed build grounds for a Senate fight. Democratic senators backing opposition cite Hay Paunceford treaty concerns and seek an amendment to reassert US sovereignty over the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On
United States
Panama Canal
Rain and Easter Outlook for South Atlantic States
Official forecaster says no bright Easter ahead for the South Atlantic east gulf and southwest gulf states with rain and colder weather. The Sims bill moves in the House with tolls exemption for coastwise shipping to be repealed. Senator OGorman leaders opposition and will argue against the administration position citing a Colombia treaty and free use for Colombian warships. Several figures including Joseph H Choate and Senator White are summoned to Senate committee hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Southwest Gulf States
Eee
Sims
House
O'Gorman
United States
Colombia
England
Senate Committee
Joseph H. Choate
Senator White
Clarke County Superior Court Opens Without Jury
Clarke superior court, under Judge Charles Brand, will convene tomorrow without juries. Motions ripe for hearing will be heard at 10 a.m. Monday April 12, with all attorneys required to attend. The first regular grand and traverse jurors will be present May 11 in the new court house. April 11, 1914. Tomato plants, Hendersons. Phone 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Traverse
New Court House
Clarke Superior Court
Charles [J. Brand
E. J. Crawford
Huerta Refuses Expiation for U S Slur Incident
Huerta states no apology is due for the affront toward the United States and hints the colonel’s actions reveal further blame. He pledges punishment for those responsible and stresses the need to maintain discipline within the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Huerta Apologizes Over Tampico Marines Arrest
Washington reports General Huerta sent a formal apology for the Tampico arrest of American Marines. Admiral Mayo demanded a US flag salute as redress, with a Friday deadline. Officials note Huerta’s pledge to investigate Colonel Hinojosa and impose penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Huerta
Tampico
Charge O'Shaughnessy
Admiral Mayo
United States
Department
Mayo
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
State
Navy Department
Hinojosa
Torreon
Bryan
el Paso
Carothers
Carranza
Constitutionalist
Mexico
Lind Heads for U S Home on Mayflower Yacht with Lind
John Lind, Wilson's envoy from Vera Cruz, sails toward the U S aboard the president's yacht Mayflower. The vessel has not yet reported to the navy after leaving a Mexican port Monday and is expected to reach the United States by Monday or Tuesday. Secretary Bryan plans talks with Lind before his Florida trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
John Lind
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Bryan
Florida
Lind
Streets Plan Noted for Major Spring Improvements
The mayor and council prepare to undertake substantial street work this spring. Lumpkin street will be top soiled from Milledge avenue to Green street while granolithic sidewalks will extend from Rutherford street to Milledge avenue and on Springdale street to Bloomfield Street. The project aims to ease traffic on Lumpkin, a main route from Oconee Walton Morgan and Greene counties, with more permanent work planned this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin Street
Milledge Avenue
Green Street
Oconee
Walton, Morgan and
Greene Counties
Rutherford Street
Springdale Street
Bloomfield Street
Motorcycle Officer Looney Keeps City Safe
Motorcycle Officer Looney patrols the streets to enforce speed limits and improve safety. Recent days saw several docketed cases against violators and prominent citizens for failing to light both ends of their cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looney
Coach Huff Devoted to Illinois Athletics and Talent Scout
George Huff longtime Illinois coach and former Dartmouth athlete built a ten year Western baseball title streak, pioneered patient pitching wait concept, and earned a national reputation as a top baseball scout. He served for Cubs and Naps and helped develop several stars before focusing on Illinois. A separate case notes a speed unit automobile violation with prior horse killing fine and warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huff
University of Ilinois
University of Illinois
Dartmouth
Huff
Cubs
Naps
Minois
Jake Stahl
Boston Red Sox
Fred Falkenberg
Carl Lungren
Pfeffer
Joe Tinker
Frank Shulte
Johnny Evers
Artie Hoffman
Dr Goss and Dubose Political Gossip Stir Clarke County
Local chatter centers on Senator Dubose's prospective bid for the lower house. Dr J H Goss, a famed Georgia physician, is urged to run, with strong county backing if he enters the race. Gubernatorial speculation also heats up as Governor Slaton's seat nears vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator DuBose
J. H. Goss
I. H. Goss
Georgia
Clarke County
Goss
Slaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate
Brand
Clarke County Superior Court
Hendersons
Huylers, Mary Garden
Liggetts
Huylers
Huylers Nut
Brazil
Huylers Fine M. & O
Mary Garden Chocolates
Mary Garden
Blue Bunny
Palmer’s Drug Stores
U. S
W. Va
Illinois
DR. Goss
Athens
Ice Man
Ator
Bernstein Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!