Massacre of Christians in Albania sparks regional tension
Reports from Cettinje describe a Mohammedan assault on Christians in Berana Albania aided by Turkish troops. Women and children reportedly murdered, many Christians fled to Montenegro. The event follows a prior Bulgar massacre in Kotschana, fueling Ottoman Bulgarian tensions and prompting a Turkish inquiry and pledges to punish the guilty.
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Senate Sustains Tariff Vetoes
Washington August 16 The senate sustained the presidents vetoes of wool and metal tariff revision bills. The metal bill failed to reach a majority to override. In the wool bill vote thirty nine for passage and thirty six against with Republicans Sristow Clapp Crawford La Follette Poindexter and Works among those voting to override.
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Cooper Attacks Macon Ring in Georgia Congressional Race
Randolph Cooper, a candidate in Georgia's sixth district, accused the Macon political ring and Flint circuit lawyers of backing incumbent Judge Bartlett. He demanded a joint debate, criticized Bartlett for lacking a national reputation after eighteen years in Congress, and urged rotation in office as Thomas Jefferson once supported. The speech signals a sharp intra-party clash and a push to nominate a younger candidate.
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Lee
Thomas Jefferson
Taft Denounces Teddy Electors in First Postnomination Speech
President Taft, addressing the Maryland Republican Editorial Association at the White House, called presidential electors dishonest if they back a rival party. He argued those not for the Republican Party should step aside, urging a clear party cleavage and stating a man cannot back a third party and win within the GOP.
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Taft
Maryland Republican Editorial Association
White House
Woman Forgetting Baby Takes Streetcar Ride Starring Flighty Passenger
A Georgia Avenue streetcar reaches Grant Park with a baby aboard. A distracted mother returns, laughs at a conductor, and the car continues as passengers tease. The baby remains content, the mother retrieves the child, and the conductor jokes about fare.
Atlanta Real Estate Board Forms From Meeting
The Atlanta Real Estate men’s association voted to change its name to the Atlanta Real Estate board at Durand’s cafe. It adopts a revised constitution and by laws to operate as a real estate exchange for exclusive listings and practical regulation of the business. An application for a charter will be filed to open offices in a central city location under J D Green as assistant secretary. A multiple listing system will be used to share exclusive sales listings through a bulletin board at the offices.
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Morse Organizes Steamship Line For Houston Trade
Charles W. Morse of New York announces a new steamship service linking Houston New Orleans and New York with plans to Porto Rico. J Dimond will run Texas operations, four Great Lakes vessels plus two new ships are prepared, and John Rowland will be traffic manager. A Grand Trunk traffic agreement exists. Service to begin by October 1.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
Grand Trunk Railroad
Sumter Representatives in Race for Re-Election
Americus Ga August 16 Special Sumter three representatives in the Present geenary assembly Senator J E Sheppard Nesbit and Ferguson returned from the capital and are candidates for the house next time They are working to win in next Wednesdays primary though Sug two can be elected indifference marks gubernatorial campaign locally Lethargy and Indifference describe interest level
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Geenary Assembly
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Panama Canal Bill Faces Opposition in House Session
Opponents led by Representatives Moore and Olmsted of Pennsylvania challenge the amended Panama Canal bill, arguing it contains unvoted provisions and exceeds authority. Brandegee and Root in the Senate denounce the conference report and warn against railroad owned ships being barred from canal use. Adjournment is forced as no progress is seen.
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Citizens in clash over work on Ivy Street
A heated Ivy Street improvement dispute dominated yesterday's street committee meeting. Joel Hurt and Dr. Frank Edmondson clashed over alleged self interest while Councilman Orville Hall watched as tempers flared and blame was exchanged. The police chief then arrived, adding a pause to the heated exchange.
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Frank M. Edmondson
Orville H. Hall
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Dr. Edmondson
Atlanta
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Mother’s young son killed under streetcar in city tragedy
A three year old boy named Fred Austin Smith was struck by street car 264 at Central avenue and Garnett street as he chased his mother who looked away momentarily. Neighbors gathered in hushed groups while rescue efforts ended in his death. His mother Mrs Beulah Hell Dennard mourns beside 162 Central avenue, recalling how she called him to play. The accident occurred near a narrow street with car tracks crowding the space. The child, known for his curly hair and cheerful nature, was a neighborhood favorite whose loss casts a pall over the area.
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Garnett Street
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I Central Avenue
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Jear
Fred
Poison Found in Canned Peaches From Fort Valley District
State officials reveal arsenate of lead traced to canned peaches shipped from the Fort Valley area. inspectors warn ongoing district-wide sampling and investigation to determine extent, while noting potential harm from long-term consumption.
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Methvin
Itig
Worsham
Teddy Starts His Campaign in Rhode Island
Theodore Roosevelt kicked off the Progressive Party national campaign in Providence Rhode Island amid a roaring crowd. He addressed massed listeners at the Square before the rail station and again at Infantry Hall praising a genuine movement springing from the people and denying links to any mere personal scheme.
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Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Rhode Island
Kansas
Roosevelt
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Graft Rings Police as Rosenthal Case Probes Raid Network
In Waldo New York August 16, raids on eighteen disorderly houses reveal graft from a so called trust paying up to 2500 dollars monthly to police inspectors. The Big Five and two other trusts control about 4000 women and 32 boys, with weekly graft routed through inspectors rather than individual houses. Inspector Hayes is said to have been demoted after charging the commissioner, amid investigations tied to the Rosenthal murder case.
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Local Showers Forecast and Temperatures
Georgia forecast notes local showers Saturday and possibly fair Sunday. Report lists low temperature as 3, no high or mean figures clearly given. Normal temperature noted as 16 with rainfall 0.09 inches in the past 24 hours. Cumulative inches since first month recorded as 0.09 and since January 3 as 0.16.
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