Mann Nominated by Uncle Joe Cannon for Speaker
Washington April 3 Representat ive James R Mann of Illinois was unanimously chosen candidate for speaker and floor leader of the Republicans in the house. Former Speaker Cannon proposed him with regu lars and insurgents present voting for indorsement. The caucus also rejected a plan to use a special committee to appoint committees, leaving Mann to name Republican members on standing committees.
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Illinois
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Congress
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Milwaukee
Theron Akig
New York
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Capitol
Roosevelt attacks Reno divorce colony and YMCA policy
Theodore Roosevelt urged Reno to close its divorce colony and warned against accepting residents from other states seeking divorces. He also criticized YMCA governance, noting Catholics and Jews contributed but were denied board positions, urging Protestant clergy to support change. The remarks were delivered to a crowd at the courthouse steps.
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Handsome 7-Year-Old Seeks New Home After Loss
Robert Barrett, seven, is motherless and moneyless after his mother's death. With unknown father and no relatives, he relies on strangers for care. He hopes to find New York relatives. if none, he prefers adoption over the Decatur Orphans Home. He is described as handsome, dignified, and mature for his age.
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Decatur
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Mabel Barrett
Council Revokes Licenses of Three Clubs in City
Following police committee recommendations the general council revoked licenses for the Union and Mechanics Club and the Gate City Club, the latter only a month in operation. One dissenting vote on the first, two on the second. Mayor Winn approved, licenses effective immediately. Refund of $300 tax balance to Union and Mechanics. Gate City Club had not paid license. Council vows more inquiries, including Capital City Club, and firmness against locker clubs.
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Lcense
Peel Sells Peachtree Home for 500 Per Front Foot
William Lawson Peel sold his residence at 469 Peachtree Street for 500 per front foot, bringing $50,000 from an out of town buyer. The corner lot on Peachtree and Merritta avenues fronts 100 feet and extends 150 feet, bought as an investment likely to prompt future improvements. The sale, handled by W. L. & John DuPree and B. M. Grant, leaves Peel abroad in New York City with plans uncertain for a new city home.
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Merritts Avenue
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B. M. Grant
New York City
Oklahoma Told to Enforce Its Own Liquor Law
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Oklahoma must rely on its own laws to regulate liquor traffic and railroad freight rates in the former Indian Territory. It advised the state to pursue action in its own courts rather than seeking federal enforcement. The decision emphasizes state jurisdiction over state issues.
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Oklahoma
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
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Building Line for Peachtree Street Widening Plan Moves Forward
City council acts to widen Peachtree from Baker to Ivy by ten feet on the right side and eight feet on the left, with a 19 000 appropriation request conditioned on property owners donating land. A meeting of property owners and citizens is called for Wednesday at 1 PM to discuss plans, led by Councilman Nutting.
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Sixth Ward
Farewell to Flies Ordinance Passed Unanimously
The city council approved a fly suppression ordinance introduced by Alderman Van Dyke and amended by Councilman Harrison to apply to any person or firm displaying broken package food. It requires secure screening of all displayed food and bans sidewalk displays. Effective June 1, it covers April to October and excludes wholesale houses.
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Court rules on conflict of authority between federal and state courts
The court refused to enjoin federal judges in Oklahoma from enforcing decrees in inquiry cases. It cited the right to review via writ of certiorari and held it would not restrain the judges. The decision highlights tension between federal and state judicial powers over authority and review procedures.
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Husband Pleads For Man Convicted Of Improper Advances
J R Jones, a Georgia Railway and Electric worker, faced Judge Broyles for alleged improper advances toward Mrs Velva Walker of 529 Marietta Street. Walker testified of repeated insults and embraces, while Jones apologized saying he did not mean harm. The two men, longtime friends, were ordered to pay $25 and costs. the case was left with unknown final disposition.
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Atlanta
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Arrowood
Socialist Ticket Triumphs In Butte And Suburbs
In Butte Montana April 3 Socialists swept city races electing mayor city treasurer police judge and five of nine aldermen Walkerville suburb also elected two of three aldermen Rev K Z Duncan a Unitarian minister and socialist won mayoralty over Democrat J J Quinn by 1834 largest mayoral margin here Duncan carried all wards except one Thomas J Boorheer attracted national attention earlier was elected police judge Helena elected one socialist alderman first socialist to win office Hunt Michigan and Flint Michigan also saw socialist mayors elections Menton elected mayor of Flint by 400 to 600 over Atwood.
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Thomas J. Boorheer
Western Federation of Miners
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Helena
Hunt
Mich
Flint
John A. C. Menton
Edwin T. Atwood
Advertising Talks Prompt Store to Record $10,000 Expenditure Rise
The store manager proposed a new advertising plan to the board that would raise yearly outlays by nearly $10,000, a level never spent before. One director strongly opposed advancing the plan as drafted, with continuation noted on page fifteen.
Warden Heath Loses Appeal Over Bartow Nepotism Claim
J A Heath’s appeal to reinstate as warden of Bartow county convict camp was denied by the state prison commission after a lengthy hearing. Heath resigned immediately after the verdict while Bartow commissioners defended firing him and named E A Vinson as his successor, a cousin of Commissioner Winston.
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Davidsan
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G Vetch
George Gilreath
William Rolin
Worshmire
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Winston
Commissioner Vinson
Davidson
The
Constitution
Plea of Not Guilty Entered by Ulrich in Washington Assault Case
In New York on April 3 Albert Ulrich, a carpenter arrested two weeks ago for assaulting Booker T Washington, formally entered a plea of not guilty in the court of special session. No trial date was set.
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Wew
York
Albert Ulrich
Booker T- Washington
Democrats to Replace Hundreds of GOP House Staff
Washington reports a sweeping shift as Democrats win the House and Republicans lose seats in the Senate. Joseph Cannon resigns the Speaker’s chair, and the Capitol braces for a new balance with many veteran Republicans out and Democrats filling offices.
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Weather Forecast Note From Local Paper
Weather notice predicts rain with cooler temperatures midweek. East to south winds shift moderate as rainfall totals measure a rainfall deficit since January adding inches toward normal.
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