Lawmakers hear of attempted bribe amid lobbing probe
The Cherokee Mills recounts an offer of $500 to oppose a child labor bill at the opening of a legislative session. He describes a man near the House entrance proposing pay to vote against the measure. Mills, a new member, sought counsel but found none, and the man quickly disappeared. The episode, tied to Mills’s senate race, adds fuel to partisan tensions.
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Senate
Mils
Mille
Burt
Denekak
Milly
Alabama
Atlanta
T. B. Felder
Lithia Springs
Felder
Overstreet
Piedmont Driving Club
Claft
Money for the Senate and Vardaman Lead Mississippi Primary
Returns received by The Commercial Appeal show United States Senator Money winning the Democratic nomination for the Senate and James K Vardaman named for governor. The Mississippi primary, first to include all, features a three‑way governor’s race among Vardaman, Critz and Noel, with debates noted.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
H D Money
United States Senate
James K Vardaman
Ghernor
United States
Money
A H Longino
Gosernor
Vardaman
Critz
Noel
A.camnaten
Geverally
A Jo McLaurin
Revolver duel over election in Mississippi and Tennessee
In Hernando Mississippi sheriff L W Williamson was mortally wounded in a pistol duel with DeSoto county rival W H Moody during the county primary. Williamson, transported to Memphis for care, fired first and was struck by three bullets, Moody surrendered. Incomplete returns show Power elected secretary of state, Williams attorney general, Hall land commissioner, Adams revenue agent, Whitfeld superintendent, Cole insurance commissioner.
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Memphis
Tenn
L. W Williamson
DeSoto County
Mississippi
Hernando
Mias
W. H. Moody
DeBeto County
Williamson
Moody
Gerkalip
Court House Yard
United States
Williams
E F H Hall
Wirt Adama
H L Whitfeld
W Q Cole
Blacks Cry to Roosevelt to Throttle Lynchings
A mass meeting of colored citizens in New York adopted resolutions urging President Roosevelt to press Congress to eradicate lynching, end peonage, and improve race relations. Speakers included George A. Allen and James H. Hayes, who urged using northern votes to influence policy and warned against southern disfranchisement spreading to New York.
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South
Roosevelt
Congress
Colored Literary League of
Greater
League
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Gether
United States
Congress of the
James H. Hayes
Richmond
W. H Brooks
Granville Hunt
Mount Vernon
Hayes
Powe
Outrage in St Clairsville as Black man sought by bloodhounds
In Belmont county Ohio Mrs M E Stowe was assaulted while returning home through a woods path. A Black lawyer C W Burns is named as the suspect as bloodhounds join a mob pursuit after she was left in critical condition. The county’s leading citizens organize a posse and chase continues tonight.
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Wheeling
W Va
St Clairsville
Ohio
Belmont County
M. E Stowe
Stowe
C W Burns
Navy Chief Miller Faces Racial Tension at Brooklyn Yard
The United States receiving ship Columbia at the Brooklyn Navy Yard faced a racial dispute when a new chief carpenter's mate, Miller, a non full blooded negro with long navy service and merit, sat to dine with chief petty officers who refused to associate or take orders from him. Other mess members left in protest and Miller dined alone while awaiting his rights to be protected by the navy. Captain Snow affirmed no color-based distinction in rights as the Navy handles the incident.
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New York
United States
Columbia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy
Miller
Ince
Snow
Negro Robber Hanged by Jersey Mob in Beverly
A man identified as Frank Jordan of Media, Pennsylvania, was seized by farmers near Beverly after a burglary was found. He refused to confess until nearly suspended, then confessed to stealing a watch, a ring, and home money before being taken to jail.
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Beverly
N. J
Frank Jordan
Media
Liewellyn
Rancoces
Het
Cottswn Old England Cries Over Famine Price Strife
Faint hope over grain shortages drives public distress as staple costs surge, triggering concern from merchants, workers, and town leaders. Officials warn hunger risks and call for relief measures amid rising prices and scarce supplies.
Commons Discusses Cotton Reexports and Futures Inquiry
London August 6 in the house of commons William Field accused re shipping American cotton from Liverpool to New York raising cotton prices. Gerald Balfour said board of trade data show no clear rise in reexports and noted 40 000 hundredweight reexported by end July versus 450 000 in 1902. He sees no objection to an inquiry into future options while warning Britain faces a serious cotton famine.
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London
House of Commons
Wiliam Field
Liverpool
New York
England
Gerald Balfour
Board of Trade
America
Balfour
Great Britain
Sage's Shield Dented in Bomb Incident Fallout
Laidlaw and Garrie, stock exchange members, report their suspension amid a volatile market day. Sage and Norcross figures tied to the incident. stocks surged with insiders and banks buying, while chatter of rival firms facing trouble persisted despite broad gains. Market volume near 1,000,000 shares with several named securities advancing.
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William Laidlaw
Dannvi ‘Tc Garrie Laidlaw
Russell Sage
Tandler
Norcross
Sage Laldaw
Bloodgood & Co
New York Central
Vanderbilts
Rockefellers
Harrimans
American Tobacco
At Paul
Colorado
Delaware and Hudson
Convégo
Rio Grande
General Eilectric
Meing Valley
Illinois
St. Louis
San Francisco
Eastern Illinois
Strikes Spread Ruin in Russia Across Regions
The Daily Mall cites notes from Nikollef in London dated August 2 and The Times confirming widespread strikes in South Russia affecting a quarter million workers. Cossacks and mounted troops attacked strikers, killing and wounding many as they attempted gatherings and disrupted rail traffic. At Batoum the strikers resumed work and the town remained quiet.
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Daily Mall
Nikollef
Times
South
Russia
Arsenieff
Chiesna
Kleff
Ralina
Batoum
Narrow Defeat Looms For Irish Land Bill In Lords
In London August 6 the Irish land bill reached committee stage in the Lords with a large Irish peer attendance. Divisions showed a sharp fight as the government narrowly survived the first amendment by one vote but was defeated by three on the next. The amendments are not vital but foresee potential trouble as 34 pages of changes are listed.
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London
House of Lords
Alleged Grafters Lose a Point in Bribery Indictments
In Washington on August 6 the district criminal court overruled demurrers to bribery indictments tied to government purchase of letter box fasteners. Defendants August Machen former general superintendent of the free delivery service and Diller G Groff and Ramuel A Groff of the city faced exceptions by their counsel to the ruling.
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Washington
District Criminal Court
August Machen
Free Delivery Service
Diller G. Groff
Ramuel A. Groff
Receiver named for Perth Amboy Ship Building Co
Vice Chancellor Blevens appoints Willard P. Voorhees of New Brunswick as receiver for Perth Amboy Ship Building and Engineering Co of Perth Amboy New Jersey. Liabilities amount to 311000 including a 350000 mortgage on the plant assets listed at 170000 in claims.
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Trenton
N. J
Blevens
Willard P. Voorhees
New Brunswick
Perth Amboy Ship Building and Engineering Company
Perth Amboy
Teller Roba Bank Shorts 322000 In Canton
A Canton Ohio report states a bank fund shortage at the Cuyhal bank may reach 22000. Bank officials say the impact is limited by a surplus and undivided profits of 0,000. Teller Albert W. Deibel has been removed and a warrant issued for his arrest.
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Canton
Ohio
Cuyhal Bank
Albert W. Deibel
Concession by Pius to Quirinal Foretold
A fragmented Georgia state summary covers political sessions in Atlanta and Athens. It notes House actions on textbook uniformity, a murder case in Ringgold with a death sentence, and various public notices. It also references Pope Pius XX, Balkan tensions, and economic updates from Southern and Northern states.
Senator Heyburn to wed old sweetheart in Idaho
Spokane reports United States senator Weston Brinton Heyburn of Idaho will marry his longtime Pennsylvanian fiancée Miss Gheratine Yeatman next Wednesday. The romance spans a quarter of a century from their first meeting in Pennsylvania to Heyburn's rise as a lawyer, Idaho pioneer, and senator.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
Kew Pope Decides Coronation Ceremonies To Proceed
King Kew Pope has ruled that the coronation ceremonies shall go forward in St Peters, outlining plans for the event and reaffirming royal approval amid ongoing preparations. Officials expect ceremonies to proceed with traditional processions and public observances.
Great Canopy to Cover Throne of St Peters Coronation
Rome August 6 The coronation ceremony for Pope Pius X is set for Sunday with preparations underway. A canopy 40 feet high will surmount the throne of St Peter and the rite will last five hours. The pope plans to be greeted by Cardinal Rampolla at the basilica threshold and may bless the crowd from the plaza or balcony, while Vatican officials weigh reception details.
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Pius X
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Italy
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Sistine Chapel
Papal Chapel
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Kyrie Elelron
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