Roosevelt Attacks Penrose Denies Oil Ties in Urgent Speech
Colonel Roosevelt denounces Senator Penrose over alleged Standard Oil contributions to the 1964 Republican committee. He stresses honesty in business and politics, says he knew nothing of the charges, and asserts he acted in good faith. The speech, at Father Curran jubilee events in Wilkes-Barre, ends with a note to continue on Page Two.
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Weather Prophecy Foresees Local Thunder Showers
Georgia locals forecast thunder showers Friday with possible fall Saturday. Regional report notes temperatures, rainfall, and normal ranges. Data entries list past four hours rainfall at 0 inches and January totals around 2696 inches. Official notes from von Herrmann, Section Director.
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Senator Penrose presses G O P slush fund claims in 1904 probe
Washington dispatch reports Senator Penrose accusing Standard Oil and allied trusts of channeling large sums to the 1904 Roosevelt campaign. Archbold expected to testify, with others denying the charges as the investigation continues. The controversy centers on alleged extortion of 250000 dollars and a larger 125000 dollar share from the Standard Oil group, with Roosevelt and Cortelyou denying the charges.
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United States Pours Marines Into Nicaragua
The state department vows full protection for American lives and property in Nicaragua and says additional forces will be sent if needed. Reinforcements include a large marine contingent at League Island and hundreds of bluejackets en route to Corinto. Admiral Southerland will command ashore as the navy massed its strongest force ever landed in a peaceful republic.
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Congress Works at High Speed
Congress rushed to complete four major supply bills including sundry civil Indian army and post office measures. Conferees reached agreements while Senate debated seven year enlistment in the army bill. Parcel post reform adopted with Bourne zones and rates subject to IPC change. Road funding of 500900 authorized for experimental construction. Senate newsprint stockholder disclosure provision added for daily papers.
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Patterson Faces Morris In Heated Cherokee Circuit Contest
In a sharp state primary struggle, H L Patterson of Forsyth challenged Judge N A Morris of Cobb for the Cherokee circuit judgeship. Morris led in Gilmer County by a wide margin amid accusations pistols were displayed and voting secrecy hindered turnout, while Patterson carried Cobb by 516 votes. Herbert Clay defeated J P Brooke for solicitor general by 1,943 votes.
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Bartlett Holds Congress Place Walker Victor
In Bibb County Macon Georgia August 22 friends of J W Wise seek a recount of the congressional vote due to discrepancies seen in the legislature races The committee may grant the request at a tomorrow noon meeting Wise quotes for justice and accuracy The recount in seven precincts found over 500 uncounted votes shifting standings Wallace Muller falls to third Nat R Winship back to fourth Miller appears set for nomination Ben J Fowler and Minter Wimberly hold their positions with little chance of loss
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Narrow win seals Bartlett seat in sixth district race
Excitement topped all congressional contests on Wednesday with remote precincts finally counted. Congressman Bartlett held his seat by a razor thin margin over J. W. Wise, a 25 vote plurality, prompting possible calls for a recount and continued coverage on page nine.
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Justice Comes Before Mere Technicalities In Governor Race
The article reports John M. Slaton extending lead toward governor with about 140 counties carried, far surpassing early forecasts. It notes Joy Hill Hall leading in Bibb and related counties, and Hooper Alexander's limited success in several counties. It also covers Broyles leading Pottle for the state court of appeals, and updates on agriculture commissioner race with Brown leading Price late, plus results for other state offices and Senator Bacon’s wide county victory.
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Savannah
Burdened by Taxes From Birth to Death
Washington, August 22. Major Oscar Underwood rails at tariffs, arguing the democratic house paints a bleak picture for the laboring man taxed at every turn from woolen suits at 75 percent to curtain at 42 percent. He lists brick and lumber duties, furniture, soap, glass, and other everyday items as examples.
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