Root admits officers receive two salaries in Cuba
Secretary of War Root testified to the Senate that four army officers in Cuba received additional allowances beyond their statutory pay. Payments totaled 7,500 to the military governor, 5,000 to another official, and 1,800 each to the Cuba customs chief and island treasurer. No allowances were given in Porto Rico.
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Washington
Senate
Hig
United
Cuba
Porto Rico
Secretary of War
Havana
Island of Cuba
Island of
Treasury
United States
Teaniulfan
John R. Brooke
Lennard Wood
United States Volunteers
Willam Ludlow
Baker M. Biss
E. F. Ladd
Military governance raises Cuban civil pay amid wartime revenues
An 1899 operational order details extra civil allowances for U S Army officers in Cuba and Havana. It fixes salaries for the military governor positions, adds bonuses drawn from island revenues, and records adjustments lowering the collector of customs stipend from 3500 to 1809 dollars and later 1800 dollars per year. The document cites prior acts and presidential authorization following attorney general advice.
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Treasury
United States
Island of
Cuba
Mexico
Calfornia
Congress
Elihu Root
Alger
War Department
Washington
Department of
Havana
United States Army
Division of
R. A. Alger
Meiklejohn
ROW AMONG THE REPUBLICANS OVER THE APPOINTMENT
In Brunswick GA April 25 special report notes a brewing row in the Eleventh district over Glynn county census enumerator appointments. District Census Supervisor Akerman faces party friction amid interviews with colored republicans and claims about white applicants. Critics say the issue spills into local politics with reactions from James G. Carter and others.
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Brunswick
Akerman
Dublin
Glynn
Helcher
Savannah
Atlanta
Reny
Brantley
James G. Carter
Bender
Brunswick to stage Memorial Day parade with Shelby Myrick
Brunswick Georgia prepares a grand Memorial Day program led by Major R Ernest Dart and Commander Frank D Aiken. Savannah orator Shelby Myrick arrives as guest of Mrs J M Madden to deliver the day’s oration at the new Grand opera house as weather promises a fine proceeding.
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Shelby Myrick
Brunswick
R. Ernest Dart
Frank D. Aiken
Georgia Naval Militia Battalion
Savannah
J. M. Madden
New
Grand Opera House
Bethesda Orphanage Celebrates 150th Anniversary in Savannah
The Bethesda Orphanage founded by George Whitfield marked its 150th anniversary under the Union Society. W B Stubbs delivered the address as 128 boys were fed clothed and educated at the institution. A $10,000 donation for a new brick school building was announced by President J H Estil. Colonel Estill was elected president for the twenty third year.
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Bethesda
Whitfield
Savannah
Union Society
George Whitfield
South
W. B. Stubbs
J. H. Estil
Colonel Estill
Ithas
Bramlett Shot by Unknown Man in Georgia Field
Harris Bramlett, accused of informer status in White Cap cases, was shot while plowing with his daughter ten miles south of Spring Place, Georgia. A man with a black beard ambushed him, fired twice, then reloaded and fired again, killing Bramlett instantly. The killer fled to the hills as local outrage grows and a harsh punishment is threatened.
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Spring Place
Harris Bramlett
Bramlett
Kansas Populists Solid for Bryan at Sioux Falls Convention
Kansas Populists meet in Clay Center electing eighty four delegates to back W. J. Bryan at Sioux Falls. Five thousand greet Bryan as he arrives from Wichita. A move to adjourn for Kansas City clash with concerns over Jones eligibility and party fate.
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Sioux Falls
Clay Center
Kas
Kansas
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wichita
George Easterwood
Kansas City
Bryan
Judge Prost
W. F. Green
Samuel M. Jones
Ohio
Toledo
Michigan
Indorse Jones
Albert Griffith
Jones
United States
Griffith
J. J. Donaldson
How Macon Will Observe the Day Memorial Exercises
Memorial day observances in Macon include a 4 PM program with music, a Dixie sing at public schools, and a Confederate monument decoration by Mrs. William Flanders and volunteers. Veterans lunch at 1 PM at 309 Ollan a venue supports visiting veterans and locals joining the ceremonies.
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Macon
Candler
Albany
John T. Bouffeuillet
Waycro
Judd
Velruns
Decatur County Politics in Whigham April Race
In Decatur County politics of Whigham Georgia April 25 the crowded slate of candidates unsettles farmers who fear crop delays. Ben E Russell and C A Stevens vie for Congress influencing Albany circuit judge race as Russell backs Judge Spence against Donalson. Donalson praised for character and ability, Spence credited for helping defeat Stevens, highlighting lingering tensions and political debt.
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Whigham
Decatur
Ben E. Russell
C. &. Stevens
Congress
Farmers’ Alliance
Albany
Russell
Judge Spence
Iis
John E. Donalson
Donaldson
Spence
O. B. Stevens
O. B. Stevens, Now Commissioner of Agriculture, and This Is Mr. Russell
QO. B. Stevens
Walton County adds J C Lawrence to legislature race
Monroe Ga April 2 Special Walton county political scene heats up as J C Lawrence deputy clerk of the superior court and justice of the peace enters the race for the state legislature. He joins C M Booth M F Hurst and Dr N S Gallaway in the contest with more entries expected and a likely lively campaign.
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Walton County
Monroe
Senate
Dstrict
Messrs
A.C. Stane
IH. Felker
J. M. Ammons
Messrs. C. M. Booth
M. F. Hurst
Barnesville Forms Board of Trade to Drive Growth
Barnesville Georgia forms a board of trade to boost industry and commerce. J C Colter heads the directors with J G Kennedy as president and Citls Murphey as secretary. The town touts two large carriage factories, mills, and a payroll over a dollar, shipping goods nationwide and to Cuba, claiming Peach Belt prominence and future expansion.
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Barnesville
J.C. Colter
Wh, Gray
J. W. Hanson
J. F. Howard
W. ©. Jordan
WL. Kennedy
W. W. Lambdin
Erlawshe
W. 0. Marshburn
Gux A. Murphe
H. P. Powell
E. L. Rogers
J. J. Roger. Or. Smith
G. JL. Summers
R. A. Brafford
J. F. Taylor
United States
Cuba
Fort Valey
Marshallville
Georgia
Biloxi Sheriff Seizes Durden in Georgia Fugitive Case
Sheriff Anderson of Marietta Ga arrives in Biloxi to take custody of R J Durden alias R S Dawson sought in multiple Georgia counts. Durden admits identity, alleges complex past in Atlanta and Marietta, while charges of forgery and murder loom. Biloxi detains him as Rome Ga sheriff prepares to追追, with deputy Dunehoo heading to Biloxi for return.
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Anderson
Biloxi
Miss
Baedal
B. C. Anderson
Marietta
R. J. Durden
R. S. Dawson
Georgia
Mr. Anderson
Durden
Mel
Atlanta
Rome
R. M. Mosely
Statesboro
Andrew Watson
R. L. Farmer
Kennedy
Withbela
Fame
Rey
R. L. Darden
Dawson
Darden
Dunehoo
Aurge
Is Charged With Burglary in Americus Case
Charles Perry a colored porter for Southern Express Company faces burglary charges in Americus Georgia. He is a fugitive as police seek to seize him after merchandise worth hundreds of dollars was found hidden in his home. Investigators allege an organized gang of store porters used his residence as a distribution point for stolen goods.
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Charles Perry
Americus
Southern Express Company
Perry
Cure for Piles Free Trial Mailing by Dr Rice Ad
Cure for piles promises a free trial treatment by sending name and address to Dr S Rice 436 Main St Adams NY. Claims to cure worst cases without surgery and to be the only sure pile cure, discouraging drugstore salves ointments and pills.
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Rice
Prow
S. Rice
P. Main St
Adams
N. Y
Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets in Augusta
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Georgia gathers at St. John's church in Augusta with delegates from across the state. Miss Belle Kearney, national organizer, addresses the convention on temperance, and Rev. Len G. Broughton of Atlanta will speak tomorrow night.
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Augusta
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Georgia
St. John’s Church
W. C. Sibley
Belle Kearney
Len G. Broughton
Atlanta
Minority Report in Clark Case Sparks Senate Debate
The minority of the senate privileges and elections committee in Clark of Montana presents a dissent arguing the majority relied on hearsay and improper evidence. They claim the chairman drafted the report, and cite unsubmitted, contested testimony and questionable witnesses to urge the case be treated as a judicial matter by the Senate.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges
Ators Pellas and
Har
Senwhoa
Clark
Montana
Iself
Whiteside
Whitesides
Daly
Campbell
Iimlng
Senate
Birmingham Wedding at First Methodist Church
In Birmingham Alabama on April tonight John M Caldwell wed Wille Morrow in a ceremony at the First Methodist church conducted by Dr J C Morris formerly of Memphis. Caldwell is son of the late Dr H M Caldwell and regarded as one of the citys wealthiest and most prominent young men.
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Birmingham
Ala
First Methodist Church
John M Caldwell
Wille Morrow
J. C. Morris
Memphis
Cald-well
H. M. Caldwell
Doctor Hathaway Ad Offers Health Book and Services
Dr Hathaway and partners advertise extensive medical practice at 144 South Broad Street Atlanta with office hours daily and Sundays. They promote a new book titled Manliness Vigor Health sent free by mail upon request and promise home medical advice to aid various ailments and conditions.
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Dr. Hathaway
Hathaway
Uhaway
Wien
Aldy
Meechine
Ulery
Mane Hood
Posipalj
Newton Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway & Co
South Broad Street
Atlanta
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Sol Mack
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P. H. Gilespie
Warren Moseley
C. B. Drew
Jack Wilson
McArthur
Robert McArthur
Mercer University
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Preston Everett
East Macon
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Decatur County
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Woman's Christian Union
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Mal-De-Hyde Inhaler
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Everybony
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Sele Perlor
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Athens
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