Georgia Senator Pushes Jefferson Name for Oklahoma Territory State
Senator Biron urges naming a future state from the Oklahoma and Indian Territory after Jefferson. He links Jefferson to the Louisiana Purchase and the Declaration of Independence, arguing the centennial era exhibits in St Louis would honor the founder. The proposal seeks congressional action and includes War Department correspondence.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Biron
Senate
Jefferson
Stat
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Georgia
Tilly
Lousiina Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Tretrane
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Territory
St. Louis
America
Their Houses Built on Stumps at Scranton Mine Site
Scranton, Pa December 12 The strike commission heard testimony on dockage discrimination and low pay for strikers related to mine conditions. President Mitchell presented wage comparisons showing higher pay in bituminous regions than anthracite. Miner August Baker testified company houses sat on stumps and rents were high, with poor construction and limited improvements reimbursed. He said prices in the company town were inflated, and a payroll reading showed high earnings for him and his sons last year.
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Scranton
Mitchell
Delaware and Frudson Company
August Baker
J. 8. Wentz & Co
Hazlebrook
Colery
Hazleton
Samuel Dickson
Dickson
Partridge resigns as New York police commissioner
New York City December 12 Commissioner of Police John N Partridge has resigned effective January 1 He cites health rest needs after a fortnight under physician care The War Secretary wants reimbursement of 33923 for Chickamauga park land purchased by the park commission last July for a military reservation The bill seeks deficiency funds to cover the expenditure Prominent Georgians Robert J Lowry H F W Palmer and B I McLaughlin are active in Washington today
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New York
John N. Partridge
Chickamauga
Chickamauga Park
Robert J. Lowry
H. F. W Palmer
Atlanta
B. I. McLaughlin
Meriwether County
Washington
Judge Grosscup Talks to University of Nebraska Students
Lincoln December 12 Judge Peter Grosscup of Chicago lectured at the Nebraska law school on trusts as the next great political step He warned that one third or more of US industries have moved into trusts predicting consolidation could absorb about one sixth of all wealth He argued ownership would remain but control would be concentrated stressing dangers to prosperity competition wage earners and government He urged repealing the Sherman act and creating restrained but cooperative industrial organization under new law
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Lincoln, Mnebr
Peter Grosscup
Chicago
Law School
University of Nebraska
Grosscup
United States
Webster
Mysterious Mississippi murder case heads to jail without bail
In Laurel Mississippi December 12 special the preliminary hearing in the William Lawrence murder at Hastman Gardiner logging camp ended with defendants J J Harper Walter Harper B T McCormack H L Johnston and Albert McGhee waived examination and were committed to jail without bail along with about thirty state witnesses. Reports describe a tense town with rumors of further crimes and possible motives including detectives, a woman’s involvement, and suspected heart failures or runaway trains prior unexplained deaths. Search warrants issued as officers probe camp cars for clues to the dead man’s clothing and motives.
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Laurel
Miss
J. J. Harper
Walter Harper
B. T. McCormack
H. L. Johnston
Albert McGhee
William Lawrence
Hastman-Gardimer Company
Fuir
Eastman- Gardiner
City Para Fare Nightmare Over
The article details Macon Georgia politics over a tract of 60 acres within Central City Park used for a planned farm. J P Moore won the agricultural contract, sparking opposition from the Macon Driving Club and delaying the project as aldermen voted to rescind, Mayor Smith breaking a tie against non-concurrence.
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E. €. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Georgia
Central City
Macon News
J. P. Moore
Board of Aldermen
Moore
Planter Moore
Smith
Captain Massenberg
Woman Shoots Herself at Home in Raleigh
Mrs. Edward Jones, deranged by illness, shot herself with her husband’s revolver at their Raleigh residence. She died instantly and was buried in Franklinton. Her sister is Captain J. R. Cheatham, Seaboard freight agent, and J. R Cheatham of Atlanta. It is believed she was mentally irresponsible due to pain.
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Raleigh
N. C
Edward Jones
Jones
Seaboard Air Line
Franklinton
Mr. Jones
Flood warning issued as Pittsburg and Pittsboro brace
Forecaster Ridgway warns of possible flood after 36 hours of rain with a preliminary advisory and a projected 18 foot stage. At 9 pm the Allegheny at Herrs Island stood at 163 feet, rising slowly. residents urged to stay off vulnerable areas until danger passes.
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Ridgway
Pittsburg
Pittsboro
Herrs Island
Selma Negro Republican Convention Endorsement Denied
Reporter notes Selma meeting launching a separate faction of the Republican Party faces denial from Collector of Revenue Thompson. Thompson says only one Alabama party organization exists and pledges unity with the national administration, while many listed committee members were absent and will not support a split. Aldrich and Scott, named referees, are unlikely to accept honors.
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Selma
Thompson
Birmingham
Ala
W. E. Aldrich
Charles Scott
Mr. Thompson
Alabama
Messrs. Thompson
Aldrich
Scott
Russell Studio Holiday Photos At Whitehall Street
The artistic posing and superior workmanship by Russell stamps his photographs as the best. Visit studio at once for holiday pictures at 49 1-2 Whitehall street.
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Russell
Whitehail St
Electric Car Strikes Wagon Near Augusta
A collision on the Martintown road two miles from Augusta involving an electric railroad car and a wagon driven by Mr. Parkman of Edgefield county scattered furniture along the track. Parkman was taken to town and hospital with severe shock and possible internal injuries. no broken bones reported. Also noted is the appointment of H. A. Pearce as receiver for Lane and Patterson stock and goods in Alabama after their bankruptcy petition in Columbus.
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Augusta
Augusta and Aiken
Martintown Road
Parkman
Edgefield County
Lane & Patterson
Dawson
Geneva
Ala
Columbus
Jones
H. A. Pearce
Dothan
Alabama
Standard Diaries Prominent Claims For Appalachian Park Hearing
President B R Strong of the Appalachian Forest Reserve Association announced a committee to present park claims before Congress. Rutherford P Hayes of Asheville P Ambler of Asheville General John T Wilder of Knoxville W B Lackett of Knoxville James H Cutler of Boston J A Holmes of Chapel Hill H E Shipley of Jonesboro. Hayes is in Washington arranging a congressional hearing.
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Appalachian Forest Reserve
Knoxville
Tenn
Necelal
B. R. Strong
Appalachian Forest Reserve Association
Rutherford P. Hayes
Asheville
N. C
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Crump
Warfields
Felton
Movants
Harris
W. A. Hui
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A. H. Colquitt
Colonel Huff
John M. Miller Co
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HolLiman Books
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Sarah . Bolton
Holliday
Robert Browning
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Bradford
Amy LE Feuvre
Heather
Pigard
J. E. Miller
D. D
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Thowias
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Azger West Bron
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Globe Sale
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Norcross
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North Broad St
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