Morgan's Sea Trust Scares The Britons
London reports allege Morgan's Atlantic shipping syndicate plans threaten Britain's naval strength and trade. MPs seek details on terms, crew obligations, and British company involvement while Ismay denies White Star sale or Morgan shares.
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London
White Star Vre
Royal Naval
White Star Line
Liverpool
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Oine
American Shipping Syndicate
Ismay
F Pierrie
Harland & Wolf
Judge Clements Heard On Rate Question By House Panel
Judge Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission testified before the House committee on commerce regarding a bill to prevent rate cutting. Though favorable to the bill’s aims, he questioned the impact of railroad pooling and suggested existing laws cannot eliminate the conditions pooling seeks to address. A separate item notes Rep Gardner completing a report on an eight hour workday bill for federal and private contracts.
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House
Washington
Judge Clements
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Committee On Commerce
General Clements
Clements
Gardner
New Jersey
House Committee On Labor
United States
Congress
Officers U. S. C. V. Elected at Kell Camp 107
At a meeting of John McIntosh Kell camp No. 107 US C V officers were elected for the coming year. Commandant Marcus W. Beck, first vice commander J J Flynt, second vice commander J M Thomas, adjutant M J Daniel Jr, historian Davia Ballev, color sergeant P F Phelps, surgeon S B Santell, chaplain J Nunnally, sergeant Rey W J Irvine.
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Grifin Ga
John McIntosh Kell
US C. V
Marcus W. Beck
J. J. Flynt
J M Thomas
M. J. Daniel
Davia
Anxiety easing tonic for expectant mothers praised in ad
An extensive testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription calming nerves boosting appetite aiding sleep and increasing vigor for pregnancy and nursing. A Mrs can Fy Smith credits the remedy with a healthy baby and strength restoration amid prior illness while warning against substitutes sold for profit.
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Lex
Piere
Adassis Dr
Kverca
Butaivy de Yo
London coronation preparations boost seats and hotel prices
London awaits coronation crowds as streets are ripped up for processions and decorators fill hotels and shops with fresh paint. AP canvassed seat values showing highest spots in Piccadilly and St James fetch 20 guineas on day one, dropping to 3-7 guineas for day two. hotels report no vacancies while boarding houses expect a brisk harvest.
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London
America
Piccadilly
Associated Press
St. James Street
Pall Mail
Strand
St Pauls
Cheapside
Savoy
Cecil
Carlton
Claridgee
Berkely
Paddington
British Empire
Vaughan
Great
Westminster Abbey
Arthur Winnington- Ingram
Canterbury
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Constitutional Cure
The advertisement claims catarrh weakens lungs and digestion and that Hood's Sarsaparilla radically and permanently cures catarrh of the voice throat stomach bowels and delicate organs while building up the system. No substitute for Hood's. Testimonials mailed upon request from C IL Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
Ffood
C.il Hood CO
Lowell, Mass
Memorial Day in Auburn Honors Fallen Heroes
In Auburn Alabama on April 26 a large crowd gathered at Langdon hall as cadets from the Polytechnic Institute and local groups joined schoolchildren in a Memorial Day tribute. Daughters of the Confederacy presented crosses of honor to veterans, with remarks on General Lee, a poem, patriotic songs, and a flower-laden procession to the cemetery ending with a gun salute and taps.
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Auburn
Ala
Langdon Hall
Polytechnic Institute
Daughters of the Confederacy
Mapler
The
Baptist Church
Bessie Thatcher
Pelham
Captain Young
General Lee
Admiral Semmes
Henry D. Capers
Capers
Memorial Day Observed With Patriotism In Montgomery
Memorial day in Montgomery Alabama was elaborately celebrated with officials from state county and city taking part in a parade. The crowd filled the streets and thousands visited cemeteries for speeches songs and salutes as graves were decorated. Judge W H Thames delivered the oration Katherine Ely recited a Father Ryan poem and Nomia Carter sang a patriotic song with Colonel William L Martin presiding as ceremony chairman.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ladies’ Memorial Association
W. H. Thames
Katherine Ely
Father Ryan
Nomia Carter
William L. Martin
Evergreens Deck the Graves as women honor Confederate heroes
In Birmingham Alabama on Decoration Day April 26, women placed a wreath of evergreens on every Confederate soldier grave after a large gathering. The cemetery services were solemn and touching, with tears from old soldiers. State Senator Hugh Morrow delivered the principal address.
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Birmingham
Ala
Hugh Morrow
Gainesville Honors the Dead
Gainesville Ga April 26 Special Memorial day observed under the Longstreet chapter Daughters of the Confederacy at Hunt's opera house. Colonel B P Galliland delivered the memorial address and crosses of honor were presented to veterans by Mrs G C Sanders. Candle Horse Guards marched, then graves were decorated at the cemetery with flowers.
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Gainesville
Longstreet
Daughters of the Confederacy
Hunt's Opera House
B. P. Galliiand
Crossea
G. C Sanders
Candler Horse Guards
Opera House
Toomer the Orator in Waycross Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial day celebrated in Waycross Georgia with Confederate veterans Daughters of the Confederacy and local groups. Hon W M Toomer spoke after introduction by Senator Lem Johnson. Waycross Rifles fired a salute and soldiers’ graves were decorated by radio schoolchildren and ladies.
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Toomer
Waycross
Confederate Veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy
W. M. Toomer
Lém Johnson
Waycross Rifles
Tadiool
Meldrim Speaks at Memorial Exercises in Quitman
Memorial exercises drew a large audience in Quitman Georgia as Hon P W Meldrim delivered the main address. The event featured the presentation of crosses and grave decoration follows the speech.
Losing Flesh Remedy Ad in Batavia Notice
A Batavia woman reports rapid weight loss and lung illness, then gains fifteen pounds after three bottles of Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. The ad promotes consult a doctor, offers a free sample, and lists Starr and Rowne as faulty contact at 409 Pearl Street New York.
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Scott
Batavia
Bloguy Obela Chases Shela to Congress
Obela and Shela emerge as key figures in a heated bid for a congressional seat with Jakie Sroith noted among supporters. The clash signals a high stakes campaign shaping local political dynamics and voter attention.
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Bloguy
Obela
Shela
Congress
Denunciation Looms Over General Smith in Samar Orders
Indignation sweeps Congress as General Jakie Smith admits responsibility for kill-and-burn orders in Samar. Democrats defend he acted within army methods, while Republicans push for accountability. Senator Foraker and Senator Carmack denounce policy, urging restraint and peacemaking.
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Jos
Washington
Congress
Jakie’ Smith
Waller
Smith
General Smith
Philippines
Chaffee
Takis
War Department
Franklin
Bell
Carmack
Schurman
Mr. Carmack
Manila
Samar
United States
Senatorial Debate on Slavery Labor and Philippine Statehood
The report details a Senate discussion on an amendment blocking franchises to firms employing slave labor and on barring Philippine entry into the Union as states. Carmack argues against imperial ventures while Lodge stays noncommittal. The session ended after executive consideration at 3:20 p.m.
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Mindanao
Mr. Lodge
Lodge
Dolliver
Laws
Carmack
Boy Saved From Drowning at Rose Hill Lake
Han son Ethridge, 9 year old son of the late Dr James A Ethridge, nearly drowned during memorial exercises at Rose Hill cemetery in Macon Georgia. James McMurray and others pulled him from the lake, held his head down to expel water, revived him, and sent him home.
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Macon
Hanson Ethridge
James A. Ethridge
Rose Hill Cemetery
James McMurray
Young Ethridge
Messra
McMurray
Robl
Craig
White
Valdosta Day at the Charleston Exposition
Valdosta Georgia prepares for Valdosta day at the Charleston exposition on May 9. The committee arranged a $2.50 round trip fare and a fourteen coach and two Pullman train to transport attendees. Local citizens from the region will join, with invitations sent to Congressman Brantley, Senator Clay, and other Washington emissaries to participate.
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Valdosta
Thes Committee
Charleston Exposition
Messrs
C. R Ashley
J. M. Wilkingon
T. G. Crawford
J. H. Henderson
Savannah
Brantley
Clay
Washington
Charleston
Exposition Auditorium
Willingham House Warming in Macon Georgia
Elegant new home on College Street in Macon Georgia welcomed with a grand opening dinner for 12 Georgia Industrial Home children. WE J Willingham hosted the event with local home management and W Mumford presiding as president. Willingham serves as vice president and has long supported the institution.
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Macon
WE. J. Willingham
College Street
Will Wingham
Georgia Industrial Home
W. Mumford
Willingham
Produce Commission Men Meet in Wilmington
One hundred representatives of major wholesale produce houses gather for the fourth annual meeting of the American Fruit and Produce Travelers Association in Wilmington. President A E Makely presides. officers elected include R W Callins as president Cecil Browne as vice president G W Waller as sergeant at arms RR Franklin as secretary treasurer. Session outlines officer reports and growing membership.
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United States
Wilmington
I. C
American Fruit and Produce Travelers’ Association
A. E. Makely
Baltmore
R. W. Callins
Philadelphia
Cecil Browne
Pittsburg
G. W. Waller
RR Franklin
Baltimore
Wireless tests prove transatlantic range for Fessenden system
In April 26 tests off Roanoke Island, Reginald Fessenden and Willis Moore demonstrated a wireless telegraphy system capable of sending messages over 200 miles to sea. Observers General Greely and Captain Russell hailed the results, noting rapid transmission rates and a special receiver, promising reliable operation under varied weather and seas.
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Roanoke Island
Reginald A. Fessenden
Willis la Moore
Weather Bureau
Fessenden
A. W. Greely
Russell
Signal Corps
Army
Beecher
Huddins
Admiral Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Navy
Veer Point
Cape Hatteras
Pamlico Sound
Norfolk
Sparta Observes the Day in Georgia
Sparta Ga April 26 Spectal day exercises observed with veterans leading a procession to the park and courthouse for songs, recitations and brief addresses. Twenty veterans received the cross of honor from Mrs HL A Clinch, president of Enata Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Sparta
Super
HL A Clinch
Enata
Daughters of the Confederacy
Atlanta and Macon post office appropriations outlined
A Washington dispatch details public buildings money for Atlanta to buy the block around the post office, with a 175000 cap, and 6000 for adjoining land. Macon gets 72000 to expand post office and courts, with ground on Third street not to exceed 36000. Rome postoffice nomination delayed amid conflicts. Col Harper favored by bondholders. Brunswick’s Honarry Dunwody visiting Brantley.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Congress
Atelanta
Atlanta
Smythe
Macon
Bartlett
Bacon
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Third Street
Rome Postoffici
Rome
Postoffica
Smith
Helm
Indorsement
Hamilton
Houston Harper
Harper
Honarry Dunwody
Brunswick
Brantley
Doctor Partially Paid One Quarter of Bill by Patient
The Philadelphia Press notes a curious remark about a doctor treating a strange patient. The patient has paid only a quarter of the bill, leaving financial questions unresolved.
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Philadelphia
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