Cushman Attacks Henderson in House Oligarchy Clash
Washington on April 17 Special report describes Representative Cushman of Washington delivering a caustic broadside against Speaker Henderson and House leaders. He rails at rules, argues against the Cuban reciprocity bill's delay, and claims the speaker obstructs private bills, forcing them to die on the calendar. The debate features other dignitaries including DeArmond, Pierce, Douglass, Lacey, Jenkins, Gaines, Warner, Garner, Jones, and Loud as the chamber prepares for a final vote.
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Representative Cushman
James Hamilton Lewis
Cushman
House
Repub- Mean
Committee On Rules
DeArmond
Messrs
Pierce
Tennessee
Douglass
New York
Lacey
Iowa
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Gaines
West Virginia
Warner
Illinois
Garner
Michigan
Jones
Loud
California
Lowa
Cuba
United States
Missouri
Grosvenor
Friends of the Act
Babcock
Henderson
King Solomon's Temple
Pierpont Morgan & Co
Louisville
Nashville
Roosevelt
Alfred Buck
Pacific Coast
Repub- States
Japan
Republicans Press Cuban Sugar Bribe Tactics
A Democratic House caucus on April 17 backed a Swanson resolution urging removal of the refined sugar differential on Cuba and elsewhere. The majority vowed to vote for amendments to Cuban reciprocity and oppose the previous question, signaling a united stance amid a turbulent session led by Representative Hay.
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Democrats
House
Mr. Swanson
Virginia
Cuba
Hay
Cowherd
Missouri
Underwood
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Swanson
Morgan Deepens Control of Louisville and Nashville Rail
April 17 report states J P Morgan & Co fully controls the Louisville and Nashville railroad with Belmont and Gates agreeing to cooperate. Officials indicate the railroad will operate as before, with no cornering or contest for control, and Morgan directing overall strategy.
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J. P Morgan & Co
Louisville and Nashville
Lawsville and
Nashville
J. P. Morgan & Co
J. P Morgan
Louisville
Gates
Belmonts
J F Morgan & Co
Louisvile
J P Morgan
Morgan
Charles W. Gates
John W. Gates
3. P. Morgan & Co
Perkins
Francis Lynde Stetson
Messrs Belmont
Belmont
Leek
Cuorum
Morgan & Gr
August Bel
John W Gates
Con
Mr. Belmont
Pete Ana
Nis Dunlan and Five Secreted Institutes Court Proceedings
Nis Dunlan faces proceedings involving five secreted institutes and related corpus actions. Officials move to effect a steleasy from-da in a complex legal matter with multiple entities cited.
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Hauess
Mistrial, Habeas Bid Follows Duncan Case
Mrs Mollie Duncan seeks habeas corpus to block retrial after Judge Candler declared a mistrial when Duncan fainted in court. Fulton County petition argues double jeopardy law and improper continuance as the trial stretched long, with Duncan ill for weeks and jurors told to await next morning.
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Duncan
Fulton County
Canter
United States
State of Georgia
Mollie
Kontz & Austin, Goodwin, Anderson & Hallman
Herbert H. Dean
Coumel
Pacific Coast Urges Buck Replacement but Roosevelt Refuses
Washington April 17 A special dispatch reports renewed speculation over Japanese envoy Buck from Atlanta and Barrett’s recall drive by Pacific coast members. The president denies any change and says Barrett has no immediate prospect for China or other postings.
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Roosevelt
Buck
Barrett
President
Anna
Jos. Ohl. Ashington
Colonel Buck
Atlanta
White House
Tokio
John Barrett
Slam
Mitchell
Oregon
China
Conger
United States
Pekin
Ig W. W Rockhill
Aplo
Presbyterians Map Creed Revision For General Assembly
In Ashington April 7 the Presbyterian creed revision committee completed its labors and adjourned. A six teen article report is prepared for the New York assembly on May 16 covering God revelation divine purpose creation sin grace election Christ faith Holy Spirit new birth life resurrection law church sacraments last judgment and Christian service. The committee also finalized a declaratory statement on confession chapters 3 and 10 including decrees and the elect infant clause and good works with revisions. the oaths and pope of Rome clause will be dropped.
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Ashinggton
General Assembly
New York
Jesus Christ
Fight for R ichs Millions Will Contest in New York
In New York on April 17 Surrogate Fitzgerald continued the William M. Rice will contest. Witnesses Weatherbee and Wallace testified about forged signatures and doubts over the 1300 will as the Texas oil connection looms. Boston reports note four steamers Northwestern Northeastern Northman Northtown chartered for five years to serve the Texas oil trade with oil tanks onboard.
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New York
William M. Rice
Fitzgerald
Walter O. Weatherbee
Texas
Jones
Weatherbes
Hornbrower
Boston
Jake
Northwestern
Northeastern
Northman
Northtown
Fire halts in Chamberlin Johnson basement blaze
A basement fire at the Chamberlin Johnson DuBose annex on Hunter street trapped about five firefighters and damaged a large stock of fine furniture, carpets, and draperies. Chief Joyner and Assistant Chief Haney led the response as crowds gathered and a coordinated hose attack flooded the basement to save the building.
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Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Company
East
Hunter Street
Joyner
Haney
Frank Coley
Whitehall
Piryor
Hunter Streets
Pryor
Hunter
Malvern Hill
Kiser
Tlae
Fall Weekend Weather and News from the Georgia Ledger
A mixed forecast notes fall Friday warmth and Saturday clouds with variable winds and temperature highs and lows. Local crime and political items include Mrs Mollie Duncan seeking habeas corpus release, a fire crew saved, Charles Branan running for Congress, and Georgia society and rail news from Savannah to Columbus. Also reported are a Maryland manhunt incident, Booker Washington denial, and international rumors on Russia and Ireland.
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Mollie B Duncan
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