Senate and House weigh whipping Mamie DeCrist
The general assembly debates investigation of Mamie DeCrist whipping at the state prison farm. The Senate pushes for a full legislative inquiry while the House adopts a resolution to have the Prison Commission report all facts by August 12, 1903. Officials discuss letters from Mamie DeCrist and Dr Adams as the commission withholds comment.
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Mamie DeVris
Prison Commission
General Assembly
Senate
Milledgeville
House
Milas DeCris
Adame
Charman Corner
Moore
Alagood
Tayselt
Gseokemen
Miga
H. Adams
Mamie
State Farm
Mamie DeCris
Felder
Bibb
Hull
South Georgia
Pega of
Evans
Tom Easen
Judge Turner
Meat
Wilson
CIA
Nene Ut
Bibl
Hibb
Mr. Wilson
Felders
George
Morgan
Wall
Blarden
Chatham
Izainal
Harden
The Whipping of Women in Georgia Prison System
In Meledgeville debates lawmakers discuss an investigation into the whipping of Mamie DeCris. Senators argue over pursuing a full inquiry, with the House favoring a broader probe and the Senate resisting, amid public outrage and calls to punish guilty officials. The issue strains relations between branches as resolutions and counter-resolutions unfold.
Tobacco rebate money headed to Alabama dealers
About $120,000 will be distributed to tobacco dealers in Alabama this week with Jefferson county firms receiving part of the total. Collector Joseph Thompson yesterday received warrants from the Washington office for the refund of war revenue tax on tobacco, which was abolished a year ago. Large wholesale firms in the state will receive substantial payments. warrants are being mailed to firms today.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Internal Revenue
Joseph Thompson
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington
Roosevelt shows Clemency in Navy letter of reprimand
By order of the president a letter of reprimand will be sent to Lieutenant Commander Fidelis Carter U S Navy for negligence in navigation in failing to take soundings regularly while underway. Carter was tried by general court martial on five charges related to the grounding of the USS Placatqua December 24 near Subic Bay Philippines. The court found him guilty on all charges and sentenced him to dismissal, but the secretary of the navy and the president re consider the matter.
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Washington
Fidelios Carter
U .S Nwn
Carter
United States
Lynching Spared as Prisoner Moved to Thomasville
Major Lee, a Black man, was hurried from Moultrie to Thomasville to avoid lynching after being accused of attempting to assault an 11 year old near Moultrie. Sheriff Murphy arranged a quick transfer to safety, placing him in jail in Thomasville. Lee declares his innocence, while his past carries a shadow of ill repute.
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Thomaasile
Major Lee
Thomasville Jata
Moultrig
Jeeta
Collier
Thomanville
Lee
Moultrie
Chicago clubs go dry under new liquor rules
Chicago Athletic Association bans liquor sales after police require dram shop licenses for clubs. President Alexander H. Ravel announced the decision, with thirteen other clubs also reporting their bars closed to comply with the $1500 license fee.
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Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association
Alexander H. Ravel
Labift
Lincoln
Menoken
Automobile
Tuscarora
Press Clubs
Appointment for Democrat to Board of Appraisers
President offers Charles P McClelland of Westchester County New York a seat on the board of general appraisers at Oyster Bay New York with October 11 effectiveness. McClelland will replace Colonel J A Jewell who resigned. The post carries a $7000 yearly salary. Attor ney General Knox met with the president at Sagamore Hill earlier today.
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McClelland
Oyster Bay
Knox
Sagamore Hil
New York
Charles P McClelland
Westchester County
New York State Senate
Machen Denies Fleeing to Avoid Postal Trial
Washington August 11 The persistent rumors that August W Machen under indictment for alleged fraud in postal contracts had left or planned to leave the United States to dodge trial were denied by Concord H Byrne Street District attorney Mechen claims that Machen has concluded the business at hand and will appear for trial.
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Washington
W. Machen
United Statean
Conred H. Byrne
Sythé
Chen
Via
Gompers Challenges Parry to Labor Day Debate
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, leaves Indianapolis after garment workers' convention and challenges D M Parry of the National Manufacturers Association to a stump debate on antitrust at the labor day celebration. Parry awaits the challenge and coolly remarks he has no desire to showcase Gompers as a rival attraction.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Garment Workers’ Convention
D. M .Parry
Antontam
Parry
National Manufacturers 'Association
Mr. Gompers
Survey for Buford Power Plant in Georgia
Engineers from Chicago arrived yesterday to complete the final survey for the Windina Bhoals Electric Power Company. It is expected surveying may begin or be on the dam site as phase complete.
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Buford
Chicago
Yesterda
Windina Bhoals Electric Power Company
ItJa
Lanett Mills Half Time Amid Cotton Shortage
Lanett Alabama August 11 Special reports about half the Lanett cotton mill machinery idle this week with nearly seven hundred workers out of work due to a cotton shortage. Mill authorities say they already bought enough cotton for the year but transport hindrances prevent delivery. Some workers will rotate, with others resting, while further reductions or a complete shutdown may follow if supplies do not arrive.
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m.Bunday
Lanett
Ala
Lanett Cotton Milla
Mahon Secures Nomination In Local Primary
In a tight municipal primary in Be oppongat August 11, G Mahon won the nomination by a close margin over rival James T. Wiles. The special report notes Mahon led the field as the party’s candidate ahead of the expected general election.
Permanent industrial and silk culture school planned at Tallulah Falls
An organizing meeting at Mrs M A Lipscomb's cottage formed a committee to establish an industrial and silk culture school at Tallulah Falls. Louis Borris Magid chairs, Mrs Lipscomb treasurers, Miss Lillie Mesa secretary, W F R Sweet financial secretary. A charter effort was launched and a lecture by Magid planned to raise funds.
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Tallulah Falls
Mra
M. A. Lipscomb
Lucy
Louis B. Magid
Lodge Theater
Miss Moss
Mra. M. A. Lipscomb
Owens Resigns as Russell County Tax Collector in Debt Dispute
In Montgomery Alabama on August 1 Special, Judge Hi T. Benton reported Governor Jelks that J H Owens, Russell County tax collector, had resigned amid a shortfall of several thousand dollars. Bonds indicate Owens will cover the shortage, with Worth County notes also referenced in the despatch.
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Russell County
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Hi. T. Benton
Ruewell County
Jelks
J. H. Owens
Owens
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