Report on Influence and Senate Floor Rules Enforcement
The committee presents a full report on influences alleged to affect members of the general assembly. It argues rules 101 for the senate and 173 for the house restrict floor access to officials and certain guests, though custom has allowed others. The report urges enforcing these rules to avoid disorder and maintain decorum, recommending exclusion of interested parties during debates and filing the evidence with the secretary of state.
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General Assembly
Senate
House
Executive Department
Committee
Secretary of State
May Not Ratify Panama Canal
From Bogota August 11 the latest news on the canal treaty shows seven senators favoring and seventeen opposing ratification with unsettled radical moves possible soon. Friends hope ex-President Caro may draw the question into politics, but a party divide on the vote seems unlikely before the final Senate decision.
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Panama
Bogota
Caro
Tta
Bnto
Peculiar Death of Hoy Newman in Moulder Alabama
The ten-year-old son of John Newman at Moulder died yesterday in a peculiarly tragic incident as a beam became lodged in his windpipe causing suffocation. Huntsville dispatch reports the accident occurred in the town of Moulder, Alabama, on August 11.
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Hoy
Moulder
Ala
Huntsville
John Newman
First Open Boll of Cotton in Muscogee County
In Muscogee county on August 11, the Columbus Manufacturing Company harvested the first open boll of cotton for the year. President Gordon obtained the boll from the field alongside the mill on North Highlands, marking the county’s earliest recorded opening this season.
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Columbus
Muscogea County
Columbus Manufacturing Company
North Highlands
Gordon
Down
Deaths follow cyclone's path in Caribbean disaster
Washington reports from Consul Jewell in Fort de France confirm a disastrous cyclone on Martinique with 6 000 left homeless and multiple towns destroyed. The hurricane may threaten Cuba and Florida coast as warnings extend from Port Eads to Charleston, advising vessels not to sail.
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Washington
State Department
Jewell
Fort de France
Martinique
Fore de France
Trentie
Mer
Rivoli
Fodd
LaBaye
Fourniois
San Domingo
Cuba
Weather Bureau
Havanese
Florida Peninsula
Port Eads
Gulf Coast
Florida
Jupiter
Auentle
Jacksonville
Charleston
B.C
Gulf
Cuban
Bahamas
Kingston
Jamaica
Macon Moves Against Open Gambling and Grafters
A Macon council session vows action to curb open gambling houses and grafters after a petition by attorney Charles H Hat Sr. cites forty eight gambling joints in the city. Alderman Ben Jones urges relief beyond one neighborhood, and the mayor calls for a special committee with the city attorney and police chief to study the issue.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Charles H Hat
New and
Ocmulgee Atresia
Ben 1. Jones
Hall
Jenea
Smith
May Massacre Threatens Christians Across Balkans
The Macedonian revolutionary movement claims uprisings in Uskub and Adrianople with calls for aiding insurgents by any means. Turkish authorities amid attempts to sway European opinion report alleged atrocities by Bulgarians and a general desire to massacre Christians. A charitable drive forms to aid victims while the sultan sends sorrow over a Russian consular murder. Italian naval officials keep a ready squadron for potential intervention. Insurgents blow up bridge yards on the Salonica Uskub line near Glovgyoll.
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Sofa
Bulgaria
Macedonian Revolution Commission
Vilayet
Uskub
Adrianople
Europe
Tzoncheff
Macedonian Committee
Macedonia
Sultan
St Petersburg
Constantinople
Ahmed Effend
Monastir
Rome
Minister of Marine
Sofia
Glovgyoll
Salonica- Uskub
Georgia State Fair Rreads Six Days on the Track at Macon
Special Director General Huff of the Macon Fair Association outlines a racing programme for the Georgia State Fair in Macon with October events including Trot and Pace races and purses. He notes plans for two or three more running races with private purses but cannot guarantee them beyond the listed events.
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Macon
Macon Ga
Huff
Macon Fair Association
Anad
Georgia
Huff Paye
Mitchell Gets Sergeant as City Police Make Changes
The board elects Patrolman W. W Mitchell as sergeant of the barracks after factional lines form, with Johnson nominating Mitchell and other nominees from English and Jones. A tight session covers stray funds, rule updates, and questions on police discipline and striking prisoners as English prevails.
Humbert trial resumes with Crawford impostor questions
Parmentier, once the Crawford brothers lawyer, testified that Henry Crawford hired him in October 18% as his counsel and that a relative’s death at Nice left most of the Humbert fortune to Mme Humbert. A second will reportedly altered the inheritance. Mme Humbert frequently interrupted, while witnesses claimed they had imitated the Crawfords.
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Paria
Humbert
Parmentier
Crawford Brothers
Henry Crawford
Henri
Nice
Mme Humbert
M. Parmentier
Mme Therese
Crawfords
Lecomte
Robert
Romain
Emil d'Auriennc
Convention Report Shapes Typographical Union Debates
Washington August 11 the International Typographical Union opened with committee reports urging changes to laws. The defense fund monthly 6 cent per capita assessment, proposed by Los Angeles, drew debate but was adopted. Local unions may set apprentices learning time to three months, sparking criticism of school instruction and broader printer skills.
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Washington
Java
Los Angeles
Reward Offered in Alabama Death Case
Montgomery August 11 Governor Jelks offered a reward for the arrest of the person responsible for the death of a man found near Sheild, Alabama on June 17. The message notes neighbors contributed information as a factor in the case.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jelks
Sheield
Ale
United Mine Workers Officials Shot and Beaten
Halier, Alabama district organizer, was shot in the left arm and serious artery damage reported after an assault by five men at Horse Creek. B. L. Greer, vice president, was beaten and bloodied. both were marched, then fired upon as they attempted to depart. They were later taken to Birmingham for care.
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Halier
Alabama
United Mine Workers
Greer
Horse Creek
Birmingham
Alm
Joe Hal Ver
United Mine Workers of America
Home Creek
B. L. Greer
Alabama United Mine Workers
Hallier
Eimole
Horsa Creek
Détois
Greer Greer
Foot Race Picks Fairfield District Nominee in Virginia
Richmond August 11 Special describes a moonlit half mile foot race to choose the Democratic nominee for Fairfield district in Uearl county. Six entrants include Constable T H Franklin facing E J Nessa R H Hobson A T Crabbin and John Camp. The winner becomes the state nominee in a precedent setting contest.
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Richmond
Constate
Fairfield
Uearl
T H Franklin
E J. Nessa
R H Hobson
A T Crabbin
John Camp
City Democratic Committee to Choose Primary Date
The city democratic executive committee will meet at noon in the city council chamber to select a date for the white democratic primary and to formulate governing rules. The expected date falls between October 14 and 16, with no push to change the usual timing and the Australian ballot system likely to be used.
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City Democratic Executive Committee
Chamberlain Attacked in Commons Criticism by Lord Hugh Cecil
In London today Lord Hugh Cecil attacked Prime Minister Balfour and Mr Chamberlain during a debate on the appropriation bill. The speaker ruled fiscal topics irrelevant to the session before prorogation. Cecil called it a constitutional scandal and condemned the premier’s use of office to push conjectural statements.
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Houses of Commons
Hugh Cecil
London
House of Commons
Mr Chamberlain
Balfours
Chamberlein
Hia
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Hugh Cecil
Morale and readiness of Georgia troops praised by inspector
Major F H French reports high morale among Sixteenth United States infantry era based Georgia militia units. Night inspections reveal strong physical fitness among youths, with cavalry drawn from nearby farmers. Emphasizes doctor exams, drill, gym work, proper arms care, range practice, and uniforms. Recommends consolidation of units, central ranges, ample ammunition, and continued courtesy in inspections.
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Georgia
F. H French
United States Infantry
Robertson
Tench
Parker
French
Savanneh
United Sitates
Colorei
Gome
Butzell
Facts About Peru and Its Physical Size
Letters from the People discuss Peru’s misperceptions about its politics economy and geography. The piece notes Peru’s area is roughly six times the UK and three and a half times Germany, urging increased population density industrial activity and capital to develop opportunities. It contrasts Peru’s status with the United States and calls for investment and growth.
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Peru
Taliter
Europe
Peru II
United States
North America
United Kingdom
Great Britaan
Ireland
Germany
Great Britain and Ireland
Diamond Queen Tells Her Story Continues On First Page
The Diamond Queen recounts her actions and mental state amid allegations of insanity and alleged whipping. She insists the testimony contradicts her account and defends herself against a perceived injustice. The hearing concluded after all witnesses were examined and the full testimony will be transcribed later.
Brown is Gone With Seventy Nine Hundred Shortage
Circlevtte Ohio August 1 John K Brown cashier of the Union bank New Holland Ohio is missing and it is said he is short nearly 7900 The bank was unable to open today as Brown has the combination An expert from Canton Ohio opened the safe tonight in the presence of the Greeks and only gold in coin was found The books show deposits of 150000 a week ago and 9900 each week drawn out Brown's shortage so far from 50 542 The bank is incorporated and stockholders are liable for double the amount of their shares Brown held many local offices and church roles He had been speculating on the Chicago grain market The rest is an unrelated travel letter about Peru from Eduardo Higginson Consul Southampton July 38 1903
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Circlevtte
Ohio
John K. Brown
Union Bank
New Holland
Brown
Canton
Hoa
K of P Lodge
Masonic Temple Association
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
Modern Woodmen
Ecounte
Methodist Church
Cashier
Chicago
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John Schroedera
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