Burleson Plans Wide Reorganization of Mail Service
Postmaster General Burleson vows a complete overhaul of the fourth division amid chaotic conditions blamed on Hitchcock economy ideas. Thousands of clerks deemed inefficient would be removed, with emphasis on ending drone workers, especially in the South, and restoring fairness to loyal postal employees. Atlanta and Georgia residents are assured a swift improvement and justice for past wrongs.
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Hitchcock
John Corrigan
Washington
William Bedley Howard
Obier
Trailway
Howard
Tam
Joseph
Stewart
Republcan
South
Atlanta
Georgia
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Probe of M'Clelland charges by city council
Atlanta Alderman John E. McClelland claims several peers face graft charges with five council members plus civic appointees to probe alleged corruption. He vows to present proof, names a proposed probe committee and presses for swift action despite council delays.
Ex Senator Bourne Sued for Divorce in Oregon
Mrs. Lillian Elizabeth Bourne filed a divorce suit in Multnomah County seeking separation from former U S Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment including insults, isolation in their Washington apartments, and fear induced by him. The couple married February 25, 1893 in Chicago.
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Portland
Ore
Lillian Elizabeth Bourne
United States
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Bourne
Washington
Chicago
Tariff Revision Strategy Formed By Democratic Leaders
Washington April 7 The Democratic majority advances a broad tariff revision bill built on Ways and Means study and presidential backing. Debate centers on single omnibus passage versus schedule by schedule, with strategy hinging on Senate unity and potential sugar welfare carve outs and free wool resistance.
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Democratic Party
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson Watts
Oscar Underwood
Underwood
White House
Democrats
Senate
Big
Louisiana
Ashurst
House Democrats
Representative Underwood
Ways and
Resolution Demands Councilman Thomson Name Charges
Thomson agreed to reveal the source of his information if Alderman McClellan requested it but said he had no positive proof against the alderman. Mayor Woodward opposed a full council investigation committee though Alderman McClelland may sway him to approve the Thomson resolution and the appointed committee to proceed with the investigation.
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John E. McClelland
Constitution
Council
McClelland
James G. Woodward
Courtland Winn
Polles
Sanitary Department
Police Committee
Albert Thomson
Thomson
Wan
Ipale
James E. Warren
W. G. Humphrey
A. R. Colcord
Roy Abernathy
J. H. Harwell
Woodward
J. J. Greer
Warren
John S. Candler
S. Shepard
George H. Boynton
Jesse M. Wood
Colcord
Abernathy
Seventh Ward
MccCielland
Concilman Colcord
McCielland
McCleland
McClelana
McClellan
Georgia seeks 2 million for Atlanta post office
Washington April 7 Representative Howard of Georgia will introduce a bill to appropriate 2 million dollars for a new Atlanta post office near Terminal station. He says the current building is too small and poorly located. The article also notes a war department brigade post at Fort McPherson and other Georgia congressional actions, including new senate leadership and local political movements.
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Terminal Station
John Corrigan
Washington, D. C
Georgia
Atlanta
Congress
Secretary of War
Fort McPherson
Lne
War Department
Johnston
Alabama
Warren
Wyoming
Senate
Hughes
House
George F. Payne
Atlanta College of Pharmacy
American Pharmaceutical Association
Bacon
Senator Smoot Plans Cost of Living Reduction Measure
Washington April 7 Senator Smoot unveils a plan to cut living costs by funding $10,000 annually per state and territory for home economics research through agricultural stations. The proposal, costing about $600,000 yearly nationally, aims to teach girls cooking, food utilization, and homemaking while distributing findings through each state.
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Washington
Smoot
Congress
United States
Suffragette in Holloway sings John Brown's Body amid tension
Mrs Alice Clark reports Miss Zelie Emerson, just released from Holloway, in a dazed condition and singing John Brown's Body all day. Emerson says to a magistrate, You dare not torture me, my government won't let you. Emotions rise as her mother stops agitation. US consul general Griffiths engaged post incarceration to verify humane treatment and obtain access.
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London
Alice Clark
Holloway
Miss Emerson
H. R. Emerson
Jackson
Mich
Miss Scott Troy
United States
America
Zella Emerson
From Congress Floor to a Cell in Prison
St Louis April 7 Former Congressman Harry M Copdrey and Harry E Gardner were convicted and each sentenced to four and a half years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary plus a 1500 fine. The penalty is the maximum for the three of seven counts. They were found guilty of using the mails to defraud in promoting what was known as the twin insurance companies Continental Life Insurance and Taberations.
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Memphis
Tenn
Greenlaw
North Second Streets
Misalashppi Ivan
S. C. Emery
Wilson and Wyanoke
Ark
Mickman
Bolls
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
St.Louis
Harry M Copdrey
Harry E. Gardner
Leavenworth
Twin Insurance
Continental Life Insurance Company
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Message Joint Session Honors President Wilson
Congress opens in an extraordinary session under Democratic control as suffragists march and a youth protests in the Senate gallery. President Wilson’s tariff message looms, while Clark is re-elected speaker and Victor Murdock leads the Progressive faction.
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Senate
Sanate Finance Committee
Simmong
Pyat
Washington
Congressy
George de Clemmier
Monroe
N. C
Michigan
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House
Maten
Caer Neon
Marshall
Wiliams
Mississippi
Congress
Underwood
Clark
James R. Mann
Victor Murdock
Murdock
Weather Prophecy for Georgia Tuesday Outlook
Forecast from Local Report notes cloudy Tuesday with possible showers at night or on Wednesday. Moderate east winds. Reported metrics include lowest and highest temperatures, mean and normal temperatures, with rainfall amounts and monthly deficiency or excess.
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Georgia
Alice
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