Atlanta News Briefs on Crime and Politics
Georgia notes report a grand jury charging extortion in Fulton County with a prison property focus. Federal cases touch on moonshine indictments, depredations by outlaws, and post office robberies. Senate debates Cuban reciprocity, Panama recognition, and canal policy while local officials adjust banking and legal matters and mourn notable deaths.
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Senate Debates Cuban Reciprocity Bill In Dueling Speeches
Washington December 11 two senate speeches on the Cuban reciprocity bill. Democrat supporter lauded the measure while Republican Bard of California opposed, warning it would hurt U S sugar and fruit interests. Kentucky Democrat McCreary backed the bill, urged tariff reform and discussed broader tariff implications with fellow senators.
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Cry for Roosevelt but long for Hanna in the GOP
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hanna rescuing southern Republicans from pressing Brayton’s resolution to curb southern representation. Brayton backs down after Hanna’s talks, prompting southern praise and renewed signals of Roosevelt support, though many Republicans doubt Roosevelt can win. Business leaders and politicians alike view dissension over Roosevelt as real, with Hanna’s stance shaping the lobby and party mood. Continued on second page.
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Japanese Diet Dissolved and Political Shifts
Tokyo December 11 The Japanese Diet was dissolved after the lower house vote. Allies outside the Diet urged against reversing the action. Russia reportedly offers concessions on Manchuria while Japan’s final notes modify its claims. Washington cabinet meeting held with Hay absent due to illness. Asheville North Carolina kerosene accident leaves a woman dead and a daughter badly burned.
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Senator Bacon Seeks Information on American Trusts Exporting Goods Cheaper Abroad
Washington December 11 Senator Bacon proposed a Senate resolution directing the secretary of commerce to obtain and report, by April 1, 1904, price comparisons of US manufactured goods sold domestically and abroad. The measure targets trusts and aims to reveal if foreign sales undercut home prices across multiple product classes. Republican leaders quickly moved to refer the resolution to the finance committee, signaling a possible obstruction.
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Consul Davies Acts in Self Defense in Alexandretta Incident
Constantinople dispatches confirm police violence and an attack on U S Consul Davies who defended himself with a cane. Attarian, a naturalized American, was seized after boarding a consular boat and put under arrest. A Turkish ministerial explanation claims Davies provoked a police incident and sought illegal emigration.
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Gorman Calls Democrats in Washington on Cuba Policy
Senator Gorman summons Democratic senators in Washington to a conference to decide policy on Cuban reciprocity. The session aims to outline a unified stance and guide forthcoming legislative action on trade terms with Cuba.
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Tolbert Seeks Field of Honor in Leupp Clash
Francis E. Leupp is accused of calling Tolbert a political physical and moral coward Tolbert challenges Leupp to a meeting with any weapon Tolbert meets Capers to discuss Leupp dispute Tolbert says he seeks a hearing not a quarrel and denies wanting trouble Leupp reportedly ignores the matter and will not discuss it
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Mayor Gets Twelfth Team Honors In Fort Gaines
Fort Gaines Ga December 11 Special The city election for mayor and councilmen resulted in the reelection of Hon W A McAllister. This marks his twelfth consecutive year as mayor, reflecting the high esteem in which he is held as a fair and impartial city executive.
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Book Sellers Found Guilty in Obscene Literature Case
Three leading city booksellers were found guilty in municipal court of selling or possessing obscene literature on a complaint by a society. Each defendant received a $100 fine.
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Panama Declares Diplomatic Path to Resolve Isthmus Crisis
December dispatches report Panama's governor announcing no warlike moves by Colombia while diplomatic options are exhausted. Vessels Fournel and enemy cruisers move near Cartagena as Panama patrols docks. US officials receive Panama Canal Company unrest amid ongoing isthmus dispute.
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Tampa Parson Put On Trial
Rev Franklin M Sprague of Tampa Fla faces trial before Hampden conference ministers charged with inciting his congregation to strife and maladministration of church affairs The secret hearing centers on jurisdictional questions as Sprague is a Hampden Association member and Florida association lacks authority.
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