Prohibition Leaders Question Governor Candidates
A public statement from Georgia Prohibition leaders questions the candidate slate and details views on veto power and amendments to the present prohibition law. Joseph M. Hraws responds to the inquiry, urging reliance on representatives and opposing changes during campaign.
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Ceormin
Grorrkia
Beanorn Wright
John EO White Motcofer
Len G Brgl Gerton
Frown
Smit
Amith
Columbus
Ogeorgia
Friends of Prohibition
Bond Issue Committee Sets Meeting on Proposed $1.5 Million Bond
Atlanta chamber of commerce leaders plan a 4 PM session to back a $1.5 million bond issue for waterworks and schools. A bond commission and charter amendment may follow, with a spring 1900 election possible. Also reports from Nashville of alleged night riders and soldier arrivals in Murray, Kentucky.
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F J Paxan
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Manting
Anali
Atlanta
John W Grant
Attempted assassination targets Guatemala president Cabrera
New York April 20 report says an explosion near President Manuel Berrada Cabrera as he entered the Guatemala City palace narrowly missed harming him. American minister William Henke was present. the president remained unharmed though a finger was lost to the blast.
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New York
Betrade Cabrera
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Republic
Ramon Bengonches
Thin City
Manuel Berrada Cabrera
Willian Henke
Hiia
Cabrera Han
Orellana
Moffo
Horace
Major Morehead Dies Prominent NC Cotton Woolen Magnate
Major J Turner Morehead, a pioneer cotton mill woolen mill and railroad magnate of North Carolina and founder of the Leaks Spray cotton industries, died after a weeks long illness in New York. He was son of former Governor Morehead and left a wife and children.
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Danville
J. Turner Morehead
North Carolina
New York
Leaks
N.C
Danville and Western
Morehead
Teaver
Tragic Street Duel Ends With One Dead and Five Wounded
A street duel near a train depot killed one spectator and wounded five others. Morton, stepping off an Arkansas Southern passenger train with Minnie Witt and her seven year old son, faced Barham who fired several shots. Morton died from a shot, while Barham was struck once. Other wounded include conductor Alford and a male passenger. Thompson Rivas was hit in the thigh. Barham’s son Siem aided in firing but was not struck.
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Bernie Ba
Rathdarliste
J Morton
W of Barham
Morton
Arkansas Southern
Minhie Witt
Barham
Hille Bey
TW Clarke
Thomas Rivas
J Blanche
Covington
Alford
Ant Barhai
Siem Barham
Bishop Capers Sinking Silent on Lifespan
Bishop Capers grows weaker in Columbia as officials report he cannot be expected to live many hours unless a rally occurs soon. Medical staff and family monitor his condition amid ongoing health concerns.
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Columbia
Bishap
Rushin Moves to Atlanta to Make New Home
Rushin of Buena Vista Georgia relocates to Atlanta with his wife and children. The prominent former Buena Vista mayor secured a Grant home at Pemb tre and Pineatresta corner and plans East Week relocation. He has been repeatedly honored by Buena Vista and Marion County voters for public service.
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NS Rushin
Buena Viata Ga
Tanta
Rushin Hide
Pembtree and
Pineatresta
East Weck
Rushin
Buena Vista
Marion County
Two Excursion Trains Crash Near Melbourne
Two excursion trains from Ballarat and Bendigo collided at Braybrook Junction about eight miles from Melbourne. Forty one people were killed and many injured as the Bendigo engine rear-ended the Ballarat train. Wreckage burned, bodies unrecognizable, crews rushed to reach injured as doctors and nurses arrived after slow response.
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Australia
Ballarat
Bendigo
Iatolghe
Braybrook
Junction
Utica Chamber Banquet Honors George B Cortelyou
In Utica New York on April 20 the annual Utica Chamber of Commerce banquet drew many local businessmen. The guest of honor was George B Cortelyou, secretary of the treasury, attending a late event with city and nearby business leaders present.
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Cortelyonu Spemka
New York
Utica
Agricultural Money Bill Promises Farm Aid Initiatives
Washington April 20 The agricultural appropriation bill reported to the Senate includes 11 642 148 dollars, an increase of 133 340 over the House version. The Senate committee seeks 10 000 for cooperation between the Department of Agriculture and the Reclamation Service to study crop feasibility on land under their system and 10 000 to secure hardy forage plants from Siberia for northern areas. The bill also funds demonstration of cotton boll weevil control methods and fixes grain grade standards once established.
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Wth
House
Department of Agriculture
Reclamation Service
Landa
Siberia
Great Pining
Grein
Audi
Man Slays Self After Razor Threat in Anniston
In an April incident, Arthur New, once a known Tu fal route carrier, threatened with a razor to his mother and then cut his throat. He died shortly after, with the event occurring in Anniston.
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Anniston
Ala
Arthur New
Hong
Quintard Avenue
Mr New
Ais
Thaw Seeks Release From Matteawan Insane Asylum
April 20 report from Poughkeepsie shows Harry K. Thaw’s counsel James G. Graham asking Justice Morehauser for an order to let Thaw file a habeas corpus petition. The next step likely a hearing to determine sanity, potentially before Justice Morschauser in White Plains or Foughkepnate. District Attorney Jerome says he would notify Justice Morschauer if the writ is granted and opposes release. Medical authorities at Matteawan have not yet reported to the state lunacy commission.
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Atep
Harry K. Thaw
Atate
Ingane
Matteawan
James G. Graham
Newburg
Thaw
Morehauser
New York Atate Supreme Court
White Plains
Morschausar
Foughkepnate
Lalary Commission Ia
Graham
Warry Caw
Newburgh
New York
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Jerome
Garvan
Morschauer
White Plaine
James C. Graham
Thawe
Albany
AW. Ferris
State Commisson In Lunacy
Commission
Harry Thaw
Ferriswala
Wager on Hoke Smith Brown Primary Supporters Bet
A Georgia voter places a $675 bet with The Constitution on June 4 1908 white primary results that Hoke Smith will win more popular votes than Joseph M Brown. The wager states both candidates must be alive with no other candidate in the race and the stake is deposited as a certified check or equivalent value.
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Neen
Afr
Brown
Aald Committee
General Assembly
Uea
Primariea
Joseph Mhraws
Hinke Smith
Han
Clecka
Toke
Han Joneph M. Brown
Hoke Smith
Joseph M Brown
Georgia
Banking Committee Backs Currency Plan Bill Report
Washington April 20 The House Banking Committee voted to table the Vreeland financial bill as a substitute for the Aldrich bill and reported favorably the Fowler currency commission measure. The panel, after a full day, adopted the motion to table the Vreeland proposal 10 to 3, with only Pujo James Crawford voting no.
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Vreeland
New York
Aldrich
Fowler
Currency Commission
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Ohio
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Kentucky
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Turkey and Italy Reach Accord on Warship Showdown
Rome reports the April talks avert Italian vessel demonstrations in Turkish waters. The Turkish government grants Italy permission to establish offices in Turkish cities and agrees on outstanding disputes including Tripoli. Fees will stay in Italian waters, signaling a peaceful settlement outlook.
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Italy
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Constantinople
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Tripeli
Rome to Take Census of City Wards by Trustees
Rome public school trustees meet to name enumerators for each ward including John L. Seay H Wicker J B Bridges W L Collier Harry Thompson and Mien Gladys Tarvin. The effort aims for a near perfect census of residents in Rome Americus Ga April 20 Spectal John A Bejeman of the Georgia Immigration Association will address a mass meeting in Americus Tuesday on How to Build Up a Town under the Americus board of trade to draw business leaders and citizens.
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Rome
Pecal
J. B. Pound
J. C. Harris
Tuma Public
Rome Public
Acheoa
John L. Seay
H. Wicker
Americus
John A. Betjeman
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Georgia Immigration Association
Americus Board of Trade
Beeman
Nephew Kills Uncle in Feud Over Long-Dead Dispute
In Brantley Alabama Avery Hardage shot and killed his uncle J. J. Weatherford with five pistol shots after overtaking him on the road. Eyewitnesses watched as the quarrel ended with Weatherford dying instantly. The feud between Weatherford and Hardage families is described as long running.
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Avery Hardage
Weatherford
Andy
Brantley
Ala
J. J. Weatherford
Hardag
Hardagry
Weatheford
Hardage
Arrest of Albert Johnson for murder sparks Bristol mob fears
Bristol Tennessee April 20 Albert Johnson colored was arrested last night on suspicion of murdering George M Smith on Saturday night. He was brought to Bristol and a crowd gathered though mob action was feared. Officers moved him to Jonesboro on an evening train for safety. Police believe the suspect is the right man.
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Authoritie
Bristol
Tenn
Albert Johnson
George M. Smith
Johnson Wen
Tim
Jonesboro
Bryan Denies Becoming A Plutocrat In Tour
New York April 20 Willam Jennings Bryan dismissed claims he has become a plutocrat amid a lecturing tour and meetings with supporters in Trenton Cooper Union and Washington. He said income comes mainly from lectures articles and his own paper with little personal gain and stressed public duty over wealth.
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Willam Jennings Bryan
Thin City
Mia Bryan
Europe
Hofman House
Mien
Bryan
Virginia Abog
Minnehaha
Nantuckel
Jean
Watterson
Utica
Henry Watterson
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Episcopal Church
Ralph Walker
Governor Fort
Trenton
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Miracurt Society of Newetas
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Ufa
Broun
Weather Summary for Georgia Tuesday and Wednesday
Georgia updates show partly cloudy to cloudy skies with variable winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperature ranges include the lowest, highest and mean values, with rainfall and monthly deficiency figures noted across stations.
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