Witnesses Ready for Graft Probe
The McClelland charges of graft against Alderman F J Spratling James W Maddox and L Ragsdale will be investigated by the special committee starting at 3 o clock this afternoon Assistant City Attorney W D Ellis said he would begin the inquiry and Luther Z Rosser representing Spratting and Ragsdale demanded swift action Alderman McClelland may submit witness lists tonight with subpoenas to be ready for the session. Witnesses named include former mayor Courtland Winn J R Lawhon Captain James W English John Ottley Charles Ryan and others Aldine Chambers Maddox ally will defend him and beer dealers in the city may be summoned.
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McClelland
Council
F. J. Spratling
James W. Maddox
L. Ragedale
W. D' Ellisar
Luther Z. Rosger
Spratting
Ragsdale
Walter Taylor
Charles T. Hopkins
Hopkins
Washington
MrClelland
Ellis
Jim Fuller
Courtland
Winn
J. R. Lawhon
Lawhon & Companys
James W. English
Fourth
Ells
Mayson
Rosser
Governor Brown Refuses to Commute Jones Life Sentence
Gov Brown declines to heed prison commission’s recommendation to commute the life term of Thomas H. Jones for the killing of Macon policeman Whey D. Bishop. The decision follows a review of case records and testimony, noting that Thomas H. Jones did not fire the fatal shot.
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Brown
Prison Commission
Thomas
F Jones
Whey D. Bishop
Macon
Jones
Johnny B. Jones
Thomas Ho
Johnny B
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Jones
Wovernor Brown
Thomas H. Jon Ad
Bishop
Witham Named to Rural Credit Commission from Georgia
Banker Witham has been appointed by Governor Brown as a Georgia member of the Rural Credit Commission. The group will study European rural credit systems and sail for Europe on April 28, joined by delegate Hon Harvey Jordan already in New York.
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Witham
Brown
Georgia
Rural Credit Commission
Europe
Harvey Jordan
New York
Glover in House Contempt Inquiry Over Sims Duel Claim
Washington April 22 a house select committee opened its probe into whether banker Charles C Glover should be punished for contempt after allegedly threatening Representative Sims of Tennessee Glover said he regretted dueling laws prevented a challenge and Sims testified to a single blow with possible second strike the letter he sent later claimed the act was a momentary passion and disavowed any disrespect to the house while reserving right to seek Supreme Court guidance
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Washington
House
Charles C. Glover
Representative Sims
Tennessee
Pridi
Gen Johnson
Kentucky
Glover
Johnson
Mr. Sims
Sims
Farragut Square
Pms
Hover
Supreme Court
United States Cannot Abrogate Treaties without Britain
Washington reporters note that Senator Chamberlains bid to abrogate the Hay-Pauncefote and Clay-Hulwer treaties faces strong State Department opposition. Officials say the pacts are civ tracts. the US cannot terminate them without Britain's consent or arbitration. Diplomats describe the US status as national servitude under international law.
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Washington
Chamberlain
State Department
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Bishop for Greek Catholics in America
Budapest April 27 Hungarians in America of the Greek Catholic church will soon have a bishop. The new primate of Hungary Dr Johann Cassaoch with support from Cardinal Merry del Val has obtained Pope Pius consent to a bishopric of the Greek Catholic church in America.
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Budapest
Hungary
America
Johann Cassaoch
Caroling Merry del Val
Pope Pius
Dissolving the Union Pacific Southern Pacific Merger
St Paul April 22 United States Circuit Judges Sanborn Hook and Smith publicized their guidance to Robert Lovett representing Union Pacific on dissolution plans. They warn against transferring too much Southern Pacific stock to Union Pacific holders and suggest limiting voting power to avoid practical control by UP stockholders.
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St. Paul
Minn
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific Railway
Robert
Lovett
Union Pacific
United States Circuit
Walter , Sanborn
William
Hook
Walter. Smith
Circuit Court
Sanborn
Smith
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Houpt
McReynolds
Union Pacific Company
Southern Facific Company
Union Pacifi
Southern Pacific Company
Union Pacifc
Caruso to Sing for Federal Prisoners Today
Federal prisoners will hear the tenor Caruso in New York this afternoon at 2 o clock after a request from federal protectors. He will perform simple music and has a strong voice. The event is praised as unmatched since Geraldine Farrar’s appearance years ago.
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Federal Pters
Caruso
New York
Ck Uxo
Geraldine Farrar
Carusas Wis
8 Months Old Baby Swallows Nail in Athens
Athens Ga April 22 Lena Estelle McKenne four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam McKenne of 886 Water Street picked up a ten penny nail while playing yesterday and swallowed it The child had not yet begun solid food and so far shows little effect from the swallowed object though specialists were consulted and watch kept for possible complications
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Athens
Lena Estelle
Sam McKenne
Water Street
Hempel and Amato Shine in Met Opera Traviata
Louise Dooly reports a nearly flawless Met production of Verdi’s La Traviata with Frieda Hempel as Violetta and Amato as Germont. Hempel’s coloratura and pure tone receive high praise for beauty and control, while Amato delivers dignified, tender instrumental force. Alfredo, Umberto Macnez, and the rest of the cast are noted, with Saurent conducting a polished, vibrant performance.
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Metropolitan Opera Company
Frelda Hempel
Amato
Violetta
Hempel
Germont
Alfrado
Umberto Macnez
Alfredo
Jeanne Maubourg
Marie Mattteld
Bada
ReschigNan
Begue
Ananian
Saurent
Amato Praises Cyrano in Damrosch Opera Debut
Pasquale Amato describes the Cyrano de Bergerac role in the Damrosch opera as a triumph, noting five New York performances and his deep affection for the title part. He stresses the role’s beauty, challenges, and endless study, praising the last act’s intensity and his need for rest afterward.
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Pasquale Amato
Amato
New York
Opera in Atlanta Inspires Theatergoers Week
The opéra expands beyond drama as the Atlanta audience discovers the work’s beauty. Critics note the production’s musical depth and stage presence, highlighting how the opera transcends simple narrative to showcase orchestration and vocal talent.
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Atlanta
Cochran Denies Resignation From Legislature
Ralph O. Cochran representative from Fulton County to the state legislature denied reports he plans to resign his seat. He has announced candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Hoke Smith. He said he sees no reason to resign unless something unforeseen occurs.
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Ralph O. Cochran
Fulton County
United States Senate
Hoke Smith
Cochran
Forsyth Theater Opens With Musical Comedy Sketch
Crews work overtime at the Forsyth Theater to restore the house for next week. Headliner Sophie Bernard and Lou Auger and company lead a five person musical comedy sketch with features including Gaby the poster artist and the Helm children plus two pretty girls. Seats are on sale now.
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Crown
Forsyth
Cleanura
Sophie Bernard
Lou Auger
Gaby
BIH
Muriel
Frances
Helm Children and Company
No Longer Cranky About His Meals
A health column touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant digestant that aids digestion and liver and bowels. It cites user Mr Quinn of Chicago and claims guaranteed results with refunds, urging readers to request a free sample by mail before purchasing.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St. Monticello
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Whole World Drinks
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Pasquale Amatto
Cyrano
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