Atlanta Bookkeeping System Under Fire by Subcommittee
The subcommittee reports the city’s bookkeeping shows waste and indifference. It cites vouchers and receipts unreconciled in the comptroller’s department, inadequate street and sewer work, and an overall inefficient system. The committee plans printing and distribution of two reports for public reading.
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Atlanta
Subcommittee
Feng
Comptreliec
Tee
Weras
Gener Han
Commission
Abeent
Atex Wo Am Wey
Trial of Calhoun Sparks Battle Between Heney and Rogers
In San Francisco on April 27 the trial of Patrick Calhoun ends a heated session as Francis J Heney and Earl Rogers clash over testimony. Judge Lawter intervenes while the pair threaten a duel after the trial, ending with an agreement to settle private differences later. Re‑cross examination of James L Gallagher concludes and Daniel Coleman is called to testify.
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San Francisco
Francis J Heney
Lewis F Byington
Patrick Calhoun
Byington
Lawter
Henry
Henoey
Henry Act
James Gallagher
Heney
Earl Rogers
Calhoun
Rogers
Cour
Toom
James L Gallagher
Daniel Coleman
Lieut Butterman Weds in Cuba After Havana Meeting
Lieutenant Clifton Morgan Butterman and Miss Helen Adams Muecke married at All Saints church with Rev Z. Farland officiating. Seventeenth Infantry officers and Savannah guests attended. Bride, New York-born, wore white chiffon and valley roses. groom’s uniformed attendants in Seventeenth blues. They plan Fort McPherson home after a bridal trip.
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William Dunlap DuBois
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Helen Adams Muecke
Clifton Morgan Butterman
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Fort McPherson
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Farland
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John D Burnett Jr
Eloise Lynah
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Rosa Gibbs
Anne de Saussure
Charleston
Kirby Bentley
Jacksonville
Florence Muecke
Susie Owens
Morrill Espala
Ting
Leighton W
Haziehurst, Jr
Willam A. Gones
Allan W Burdett
John W Hester
Horatio K Bradford
Maid of Honor
Piedmont
Mra Butler
Jessie Taylor
Macon
Earl Knight
Ann Arbor
Mich
Misa May DuBose
Monteagie
Tenn
Awful revenge taken by girl in Nashville shooting
In Nashville on April 27 Isaac Morse, a well known local businessman, was shot and killed in the American Dry Cleaning Company office by Gertrude Douglas. Douglas was arrested within an hour after the fatal shot, after initially resisting speaking. She claimed Morse had ruined her and alleged years of involvement. Two porters witnessed the scene and heard Morse urge Douglas to attend to her work before a second shot ended Morse’s life.
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Issac
Morse
Gertrude Douglas
American Dry Cleaning Company
Tee Morse
Amerian Dry Cleaning
Ompany Ofre
Tia
Wes
Walter Kiwing
Uwep Ailiups
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Fred
Morag
Walter Ewing
Brat
Mr Moree
Ewing
Birmingham
Ala
Clark J MoJnes
Roat Lake
Foo
Tiger Janes
Anti Negro Ticket Wins in Muskogee Mayoral Race
In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 27 A F McGarr a Democrat on the anti Negro ticket was elected mayor over Republican Ira Reeves by a narrow margin after a highly dramatic campaign. Democrats also gained a council majority as voting stirred intense civic tensions. Women prayed for a Democratic victory during the final appeal.
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Muskogee Gila
FF McGarr
Muskogee
Ira T. Reeves
Republian
Ucket
Democrata
New Fast Mail Train for the Southeast
In Chicago on April 27 a plan for a new test passenger and mail train to boost business ties with the southeast was approved by the Chicago and Nashville routes and their connections. The inaugural trip departs next Sunday at 2:20 AM, with sleepers destined for Louisville Nashville at Evansville and through to Neahrilie Atlantic, aiming for a faster Southeast service.
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Southeastern
Mastern Itinola
Huanaville
Leorts Haixe
Louisville and Nashville
Southeast
Louisvlle
Evenaville
Neahrilie Atlanic
Taft Praised At Grant Birthday Dinner In Philadelphia
President Taft delivered a tribute at the Grant birthday dinner in Philadelphia Union League, praising Grant as a military strategist and a unifier. He urged closer North South ties, noted changes in the south’s economy, and suggested independent political action may rise as regional views shift.
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Faft Btenight
Union League
Taft
General Grant
United States
Mta Elmost
Grant
Belmont
Lee
Appomattox
South
Delaware County Votes Dry as 82 Saloons Close in Day
Delaware County Ohio voters backed local option, closing 82 saloons in a countywide dry election. Muncie reported a 2,800 majority, with the city of Delaware Seat announcing a 213 dry victory. Tippecanoe County planned next Friday’s vote as Chillicothe staged mass meetings for both sides and a peppering of street clashes followed campaigning. Seaborn Wright urged local option, while George Stuart led wet opponents. arrests and fines appeared amid the charged atmosphere.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Seaborn Wright
George Stuart
Muncie
Delaware
Eignty
Tippecanos County
Lafayette
Chinthe
Chillicothe Ohio
Roca County
Yaple
Seahorn Wright
Smitey
Kansas
Georgia
George Parka
First Presbyterian Church
Ross County
John Carper
Adelphi
Drys
Bryan Indorsed by Florida House
The Florida House of Representatives adopted a resolution endorsing William Jennings Bryan as the democracy’s leader in a rebuke to Congressman Clark of Florida who criticized Bryan in Congress. Governor Glenbert will host Bryan during his Nebraska visit for replies to Clark's criticisms, with Bryan yet to set a date to address the assembly.
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Tallahassee
Flo
Florida House of Representatives
William Jennings Bryan
Clark
Florida
Bryan
Congress
Glibriet
Nebresken
Bryan Har
General Assembly
Seaman Townsend Dies of Smallpox on Shanghai Visit
Floyd C Townsend seaman of the United States gunboat Helena died in Shanghai China today of smallpox. He was the son of Mrs Lim Townsend of Dallas Texas. Washington report dated April 7.
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Washington
Floyd C Townsend
United States
Shanghai
China
Mre Lim Townsendoof
Dallas
Decatur Street Lot Brings $28000 In Sale
Patrice Lyons of Atlanta Srewing and Ice Co bought the Decatur and Butler streets lot from the David Greenfield estate for 26000 dollars. The bond for title was filed with the Clark of the Superior Court yesterday. The property fronts 113 feet on Decatur Street with a deep Butler Street rear, giving a price per front foot around 260.
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Patrice Lyons
Atlanta Srewing and Ice Company
David Greenfield
Decatur and
Butler Streets
Lyons
the Clark
Superior Court
Decatur Street
Butler Street
Fall of Abdul Hamid Deposes Turkish Sultan Mehemed V
The Ottoman Empire moves to depose Abdul Hamid as abdicated by the National Assembly and establish Mehemed V as sultan. The Sheik-ul-Islam reads the decree, martial law relaxes, and crowds celebrate in Constantinople as the new reign begins with hopes of reform and a new cabinet.
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National Assembly
Abdul Hamid
Reshad Sultan
Constantinople
Abdul Hemid
Mehemed V
Turkey
Omnan
Constantipe
Abdel Hamid
Guna
Gazata
Thon Sande
Tialmahag Tache
Djavid Bey
Rifaat Pasha
Sheikh Islam
Mohemmed Reshad Offenjai
Hescad
Allah
Poth
Abdul Mamid
Tim
Reshad
Thia
Sheik Al-Islam
Homer N McAfee Hurt In Runaway Near Waterworks
Homer N McAfee, a well known local youth, suffered injuries when his horse bolted near the waterworks. The buggy overturned, McAfee was dragged unconscious, then stabilized at a sanitarium. He regained awareness briefly in transit before losing consciousness again. He resides at the Majestic hotel with his brother and works for a Chicago trunk house.
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Homer N McAtes
McAfee
McAfees
Greenberg Bond & Boomfel Company
McAdee
Majestic Hotel
Hugh Mesfee
Chicago
Rich men should tax pacts for protection says Bailey
Bailey defends the constitutionality of a broad income tax law claiming its passage would check anarchy more effectively than any gifts from wealth. He argues the measure protects the republic by leveling fortunes and extending government reach over income.
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Bailey
National Capital News Highlights April Progress and Travel Costs
The Washington scene centers on Taft's West trip prospects and a Senate tariff debate. House actions set travel expense funds at 25000 for the president’s current year, while former Rep Babcock’s death caps a long public career. The Turkish government is to be recognized. Taft departs once more for the Grant celebration in Princeton.
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Washington
West
Lawnes
House
Taft
Flaca Sear
Joseph W Babcock
Wisconsin
National Republican Congressional Committee
Senate
Bailes
Texas
Gtr
Wirchata
Atand Rem
State Department
Near East
Lewhman
Praddipnia
Senator Bailey Explains Income Tax Constitutional View
Washington April 27 Senator Bailey spent nearly three hours in the senate arguing the constitutional basis of the income tax amend ment to the tariff bill. He cited cases and authorities to support direct taxation and faced frequent interruptions from colleagues offering objections or proposed authorities. The crowded gallery listened as he discussed questions tied to taxation and the overall legality of the measure.
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Washington
Bailey
Senate
Queettin
Weather Prophecy for Georgia Showers Wednesday
Georgia forecasts call for showers on Wednesday with a cool inland rise after a fair start. Light variable winds shift to calmer conditions as the day warms slightly inland, with a modest chance of lingering showers.
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Georgia
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