Reciproc ity Bill Passes Without Change in House Reform Plan
Washington April 21 Special. The reform committees in the Democratic House vow to scrutinize civil service practices across federal departments. Chairman H L Godwin says the long dormant committee will probe intimidation and coercion, union rights, and due process for civil service employees, amid claims of third degree methods in the Postal Service and moves by Postmaster General Hitchcock to curb union ties.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Department of Justice
H. L. Godwin
Representative Lloyd
Missouri
Bil
Wade
American Federation of Labor
Llehcock
Committee On Reform
Roosevelt
Goodburn
Democratic Reciprocity Pact Passes House in 265 to 89 Vote
The Canadian reciprocity pact cleared the House by 265 to 89 after six days of debate. Democratic leaders praised Underwood for steering the measure, with most Georgia members supporting the caucus position. Insurgent Republicans, led by Lenroot and Norris, challenged the bill, while Cannon and Dalzell backed the critics.
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Washington
House
Aiken
New York
Senate
Jos Cannon
John Dalzell
Murdock
Lenroot
Norris
Underwood
Georgia
Mann
Cannon
Cannon Ralk
Taft
Hke Lenroot
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Canada
Dent
Democrata
Flingerald
Bown
Fitzgerald
Hobson
Alabama
Mrs Scott Re-Elected President General of DAR
Mrs Scott of Illinois was re elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution for five years, receiving 614 of 1036 votes and 148 more than opponent William C Story of New York who had 465 votes. Tellers counted for nearly a day as ballots were tallied yesterday with one vice president general position needing a new ballot tomorrow.
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Scott
Entite Administration
Plan to Advertise the Southern Railroads Union
Presidents of leading southern railways will meet in Washington to discuss a comprehensive publicity scheme with Century Syndicate head Atherton Brownell. The effort aims to mimic western lines by promoting the south through newspapers and a monthly magazine and will be financed mainly by the railroads. Representatives from Southern, Seaboard, B and O, Louisville and Nashville, Union Pacific and others attend.
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John Corrigas, Jr
Washington
South
Washinton
Atherton Brownell
Century Syndicate
New York
Yegaid
West
Pacific Monthly
Southern
Seaboard
Baltimore and Ohio
Louisville
Nashville
Union Pacific
Tuenday
Insurgent Wing Beaten in Senate Committee Vote
Washington April 21 Insurgent Republican senators demanded recognition as a separate organization and one fourth of majority committee seats, but the Senate committee on committees rejected the claim seven to four. Taft opposed the insurgents and other Republicans said the split stems from 1912 renomination tensions. Both sides planned renewed action as insurgents seek individual assignments amid La Follette resolution debates.
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Senate
Senate Committee On Committees
Taft
Republican Party
la Follette
Girl Bitten by Pet Dog in Back Porch Incident
Five year old Saary Grablis was playing on her father's back porch when a large family bulldog snapped at her ear there, tearing flesh but not causing severe pain. The dog, later diagnosed as rabies by Dr. W. E. Carnes, is confined and likely to be shot. If the brain test confirms hydrophobia, the girl will receive Pasteur treatment.
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Saary Grablis
Courtlandtreet
W. E. Carnes
State Board of Health
Pasteur
Mary
Stephen Giaielis
Recorder
Peace Congress Set For May 20
Atlanta plans a major peace event with a minster mass meeting on May 28 at the Auditorium. The Sunday schools world wide study a peace lesson as Atlanta endorses the U S England arbitration treaty and calls for global peace. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce backs the event, aiming to make it a historic regional occasion.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South
Chamber of Commerce
Universal Peace Movement
Leclereys
Chamber of Commerece
Club Bonanza Rumor Dominates Injunction Hearing
Judge Bell heard the Union and Mechanics Club versus the city as affidavits from prominent members were challenged. The case centers on police jurisdiction over social clubs and the council’s authority to revoke permits and licenses. Three more speeches were scheduled. decision perhaps next week as evidence closed.
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Mayson
Hills
John W. Moore
Bell
Ny City
Social
Resting on arms rebels give ear to peace terms
Madero in camp near El Paso Texas on April 21 calls off attack on Juarez for 24 hours citing peace envoy influence and a Washington telegram. He worries public sentiment favors peace, while Diaz reshuffles cabinet under pressure.
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Gomez
Ife
Juarez
Madero
Oroxee
Diaz
Washington
Advertising Talks In American Machinist Columns
Mason Britton argues that printing an advertisement in American Machinist conveys to readers the same as a rating by Dan or Bradstreet. He emphasizes careful layout of the advertising columns as well as the last page genre tone.
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Mason Britton
American Machinist
Dan
Brad Street
Missing Georgia couple feared murdered after river search
Norcross April 21 Special The disappearance of newlywed Leo Hamilton and his wife triggers a river drag in the Chattohoochee as investigators find bloody clothing and a missing trunk. Residents propose theories of kidnapping and murder amid a growing federal investigation.
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Norcross
Leo Hamilton
Chattahoochee
BR. O Medlock
Hamilton
Nlaer
Lida
Lea
Norcromm
Medlock
Weather Prophecy in Georgia Forecast March Weekend
Georgia forecast calls for fair weather Saturday and Sunday with light to moderate winds. Temperatures range from a low to a high with mean and normal values. Rainfall is expected to be minimal in the 24 hour period, with measurements and monthly totals noted.
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Georgia
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