Lawmakers suspend McLendon in decisive vote
The Georgia House approved McLendon's suspension by 129 to 0 amid dramatic floor debate. Many members and visiting ladies filled the hall as the roll called, while supporters of the Anderson amendment failed. The next step is McLendon’s appeal to the courts to overturn the final legislative action.
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Virginia Mayor Eby’s Blackmail Plot Disclosed
Abram C Eby mayor of Burkeville Virginia, a bankruptcy referee, threatened the Pennsylvania Railroad with dynamite and $45,000 to secure safety for its rails and passengers. Federal postal detectives arrested him in Philadelphia after a plotted exchange, with DeRousse acting for President McCrea. He faced a $10,000 bond at a September term.
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Stabbing at White City Park Involving Rufus Wilson and Chosewood
Eye witnesses describe a struggle at White City amusement park in which Rufus Wilson 23 of Woodward avenue was stabbed and Charles L. Chosewood park owner and Third Ward councilman was knocked down with Wilson suffering a fractured nose. Witnesses say another man stabbed Wilson while Chosewood claimed he was ejecting Wilson from the park. Chosewood was arrested for disorderly conduct and released on bail. Wilson was taken to Grady hospital with potentially fatal injuries. Local dentist Dr. Lanford and M D Montgomery testified as eye witnesses supporting the account of the assault and subsequent stabbing outside the gallery area.
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Dead White Attacked in Effort to Free Thaw
A chaotic incident left a person labeled Dead White under assault as activists moved to thaw a blockade. Police escorted some demonstrators while others pressed to release detainees.
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Thaw sanity hearing recounts White scandal and mother
In White Plains August 5, the Thaw sanity hearing heard more stories tying Stanford White to a scandalous Madison Square tower room episode. Harry K Thaw testified to counter the state's claim of delusions while his mother Mary Copley Thaw moved the courtroom with tearful testimony. David N. Carvalho, handwriting expert, linked White to two women Miss Mae McKenzie and "Sue Parker" amid the Mushroom letter affair, as adjournment loomed and a verdict sunrise next week was hoped.
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Senate confirms nomination in executive session
Washington August 6 in an executive session the senate confirmed the nomination of William Beimke to be minister to Salvador.
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Taft Signs Tariff Bill Amid Congressional Debates
Portraits show Senator Aldrich Representative Payne and President Taft as the extra session closes the Dingley tariff revision. Taft supports broad cuts and free raw materials amid strong lobbying from manufacturing interests and party factions.
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Taft Praises Payne Bill Despite Imperfect Tariff Act
President Taft issued a statement praising the Payne tariff bill as a sincere Republican effort toward downward revision, while noting it is not perfect. He defends the measure as not a free trade bill, cites substantial rate reductions, and highlights the Philippine tariff provision and corporate tax as key elements. The document underscores executive tools for enforcement and data gathering under the new law.
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Mann Leading for Governor in Virginia Nominating Race
Richmond dispatch reports storms delaying Democratic primary returns in southern Virginia. It remains unclear whether Mann or Tucker leads. Tucker claims a safe majority while James Mann cites a 6,300-vote Mann edge. Albermarle County swung to Tucker despite Senator Martin backing Mann. Taylor Toyson named for lieutenant governor. Williams over Catlett for attorney general. Koiner outpolled Brown for agriculture commissioner. Results expected to be known today. Turpentine prices in Savannah rose to 50 cents per gallon, a record since April 1908.
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Taft Signs New Tariff Law After Senate Endorsement
President Taft signed the tariff bill after a lengthy Congress debate. The measure passed through conference, was approved by the House and Senate, and became effective August 6 1909. The process included early sessions in March and a July agreement before final enactment.
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Congress Adjourns Sine Die After Turbulent Session
Washington August 5 Congress adjourned sine die at 6 o'clock tonight with the Senate confirming the conference report on the tariff by 47 to 31 at 2 pm. President Taft arrived at 4:45 pm marking his first appearance at the Capitol since taking office.
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Weather Prophecy: Showers Forecast for Friday and Saturday
Local forecast calls for showers on Friday and Saturday with variable winds. Temperature figures and rainfall data are incomplete in the readable text, but showers are expected with notable rainfall totals not specified.
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