Reform wave hits Wall Street amid mixed progress in Albany
The article reports scant reforms achieving little progress. It notes Frederick A Toombs's bill as part of a reform wave and quotes F Pierpont Morgan backed stock exchange changes to ensure transparent bidding. Witty commentary reflects broader calls for cleaner real data and fair dealing for investors nationwide.
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Albany Senator Reveals Allds Bribe Ties in Senate
In a tense session Governor White and others faced the bribe scandal over ex Senator Allds. The speaker defends truth telling under pressure, recounting a 1901 demand by bridge companies and his decision to disclose, despite risk to family and standing. The charges sparked calls for investigation as Conger disputes the statements while conceding transparency was pursued.
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Roosevelt Chooses Privacy Over Papal Audience in Rome
Rome date April 4 Roosevelt stands firm against accepting Vatican conditions for a pope audience. He seeks no promises that would appear to limit personal rights, saying the incident should remain purely personal. Italian press debate continues, with mixed views on the American statesman’s stance and Vatican diplomacy.
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Pardon Denied for Will Mitchell in Thomas County
Will Mitchell of Thomas County received a pardon denial from the prison commission. He is serving twelve months in the chain gang for assault and battery on Miss Lucile Linton. The commission found the verdict warranted and allowed hospital care funded by him or friends if medically needed. Mitchell began his sentence last September and has about half remaining. Continued on Page Two.
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Butler's Emanuel Gate Tragedy On Peachtree Road
In Atlanta, Robert Wilkes, the negro butler to G T Ladson, shot and killed Shep Harris, the butler to Wm Humphries, after a dispute over an open pasture gate behind the Ladson residence on Peachtree Road. Harris, who had just moved the cow, was shot in the head by Wilkes who fled but was later captured in the Ladson basement. Police say Harris advanced toward Wilkes and he fired in self defense.
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Lion Named Mascot for Columbia University
New York picks a royal lion as Columbia University mascot. In a spring reunion, a resolution memorializing the lion Lilian the “Leo Cohimbin” was adopted, with 308 alumni cheering as a banner and colors were unveiled by Duane Livingston.
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300 Saloon Vote Totals Across Michigan and Chicago
The Michigan local option results show 16 counties voting wet and 14 dry, with Oakland and Wexford flipping to wet. Barry Clinton Muskegon Osceola Orange and St. Clair remained dry. Adrian and Owosso areas report saloon counts. In Chicago, alderman races center on gas, telephones, subways, and a nonpartisan slate backing 24 candidates amid a broader local option election.
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Georgia Soft Drink Tax Revenue Update
The state reports occupation tax receipts from soft drink manufacturers and wholesalers totaling 196.05 for the quarter. Coca Cola paid 183.04, Red Rock ginger 3.85, Deep Rock ginger 4.16, with only three of about 100 firms filing returns showing the tax will not significantly impact the treasury.
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His Dancing Wife Triggers Fatal Duel in Texas
Hampton Arkansas April 4 enraged by his wife dancing with Bee Hollingsworth J Wi Perrell a frontier buyer from Cooper Texas leveled six revolver shots at Hollingsworth the gun failed Hollingsworth returned fire hitting Perrell twice one bullet lodged in the chest Perrell was taken to a hotel where doctors say there is no hope of recovery.
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Harper Again to Face Trial in May
Famous convict John Harper, already serving life for the murder of Sheriff Ben Keith of Murray County, is expected to stand trial in Fannin County in May for the murder of J. W. England. The case ties to Harper's fugitive status when the Murray County death occurred. Harper, now in Fulton County chain gang, reportedly faces mutiny charges amid renewed attention. England was a popular young man in Fannin County.
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Man Suffers Fractured Skull In Boiler Room Rough Play
George B. Alexander a 32 year old water tender at the Georgia Railway and Electric plant in Atlanta received a fractured skull from a lump of coal thrown during rough play by fellow employee Zebulon T. Myers. Alexander remained at Grady hospital for observation after working over an hour despite injuries. Detectives Starnes and Hollingsworth investigated and Myers declared the accident purely accidental.
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Supply of Cotton Report Reveals Fewer Bales Available
A yearly report from the International Cotton Federation states the visible supply is about one million bales fewer than in March 1998. The document notes alarm over reduced stocks as global demand trends pressure spinning and production in several countries.
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Weather Prophecs Showers Expected in Georgia Soon
Forecast indicates showers in Georgia on Tuesday or power day night and likely Wednesday. Cooler conditions arrive midweek with light to moderate southwest winds. Local forecast shows temperatures, rainfall, and station readings though text is partially garbled.
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