Roosevelt Did Not Sign Resolution Yet Declares Lincoln Holiday
Washington reports Roosevelt did not sign the congressional resolution but has declared a Lincoln holiday. A proclamation for tomorrow’s holiday was prepared in advance. Banking interests and officials expect the president’s approval to arrive by telegram from Columbus, Ohio, before or after passage. Continued on Page Two.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Columba
Goth Houses of Congress
Asmiss Ant Sacetar Forster
Columbus
Ohio
Hodgenville
Namephen
Statewide prohibition measure backed by Missquei WoCT delegation
February 1 Senate Brogan of St Louis introduces bill requiring co legislative agents to wear uniform caps and badges supplied by the secretary of state with an emergency clause. The legislature heard a Missquei WoCT delegation in support of a state wide prohibition amendment received with cheers as it entered the hall.
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Senster Brogan
St Louis
Surgeon Dies From Blood Poison After Finger Cut
In New York on February 1, Dr Adolph Von During a renowned surgeon in the Bronx died of blood poisoning believed to result from a cut finger during an operation. The 58 or 68 year old native of Germany handled a keen-edged instrument and soon developed fatal infection.
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Surokon
New York
Adolph von During
Bronx
Dr During
Germany
Mrs Alice Longworth to lay Grand Rapids federal building cornerstone
At a Brioking ere and Stonemanane meeting on February 1 Mrs Alice Rocasyet Longworth was formally honored. She will take part tomorrow in the exercises at the laying of the cornerstone of the new Grand Rapids federal building.
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Alice Longworth
Bricklavery Union
Brioking
Stonemanane
Taden No
Alice Rocas
Longworth Way
Grand Rapids Federal Building
Three Weeks Revival Led Frank Siebert to Suicide
After attending nightly revival services for three weeks, Frank Siebert 28 years old stayed away from the closing ceremonies and hanged himself, authorities say. The death occurred following his attendance at the revival events in February. The incident is under investigation by local police.
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Weela
Frank Siebert
Triplet Motherhood Shocks Brooklyn Family
In New York on Pebrusky 11, Mrs Hicberd Shottleworth, aged 13, is reported as the mother of triplets, two girls and a boy. The infant mother, living in Brooklyn, is identified as Mrs Shottleworth, with the newborn son named William Tat Shuttleworth.
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New York
Pebrusky
Hicberd Shottleworth
Tripteta
Iver
Brooklyn
Pame
William Tat Shuttleworth
Bishop Nelson Seeks Loan From Diocese in Weston Bequest Dispute
In Savannah on February 11 a heated diocesan convention debated the Weston bequest for Charlestown and a school. A letter from Bishop C K Nelson asked the Georgia diocese to loan part of its funds, prompting Captain Henry C Cunningham to claim the trustees must honor all terms. Bishop Reese noted the first seat of the late bishop of Georgia would revert to the diocese, with Bishop Americus chosen as the next convention site.
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Savannah
Francia Weston
Charlesteh
Georgia
Episcopal Church
C K Nelson
Diocese of
Atlanta
Reexe
Melson
Shania
Americus
Tybee Skeeters Dispute Over Guards At Tybee Camp
Capt Hutton reports Savannah volunteer guards will not withdraw request for release from duty. They favor moving into infantry or disbanding, citing hardships at Tybee encampment and malaria cases. Officers argue the unit may shift to coast artillery under legislative authorization, testing federal state powers.
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Hutton
Tybee Guards
Savannaha
Savannah Volunteer Guards
J A Hutton
Guards
F L Palmer
Pat
Wiliam Girrard
Davis Freeman
W. Stephens
Felmer
Hutter Talia
Hutton Gaya
Tybee
Coast Artilery Corps
Wer
Taft Enter New Orleans Amid Welcoming Pageantry
Taft arrived in New Orleans to a picturesque entry as engineers prep to report canal plans are sound. President Taft’s visit drew notable figures including Falke and Hitchcock, with officials planning meetings to discuss city projects.
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Falke
Hitchcock
New Orleans
Socialist Banners Ordered Down Ahead of Taft Parade
In New Orleans on February 11 officers ordered socialist banners taken down from in front of a courthouse as President-elect Taft arrived. The banners carried calls to abolish poverty and to vote the socialist ticket, which authorities said violated the nonpartisan spirit of the event.
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New Orleans
Taft
Eeki
Taft arrives in New Orleans amid Panama Canal plans
President elect William H Taft lands in New Orleans shortly before 3 pm from Panama City and is greeted by a large enthusiastic crowd. He attends a carnival ball, speaks to the Negro YMC A, and hosts a banquet with 500 prominent citizens paying 25 dollars a plate. Taft plans to Cincinnati, Washington, and back to finish a week of events. Cabinet prospects stir speculation as Taft keeps silent on appointments while awaiting conference with Senator Knox. Engineers postpone report on Panama canal aims to approve Gatun dam height and harbor works, with detailed studies to Washington for final decisions.
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Wiliam H Taft
Papema
Yate
Panama
Oberonce
Taft
Knox
Giepatch
Knoa
Congress
Atgte
Washington
Hitchcock Weets
Frank H. Hitchcock
Itc Shaffer
Chicago Evening Post
Chicago
JM. Dicksoson
Nashville
Illinois Central Railway
Treasury
Art
Board At
Civil Engineers
Gatun
Colon
Mirapesthom
Roosevelt criticized over secret service spending report revealed
Washington February 11 Senator Hemenway presented in the senate a report on secret service limitations in the sundry civil bill for FY 1909. The panel found the administration not hampered by Congress. Roosevelt labeled the issue as absolutely wrong. The debate touched on spending surpassing 10 million and the head of the secret service seeking broad power.
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Washington
Hemenway
Senate
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Congress
Hemenway Gullinger
Clay
Eet
Agme Congress
Government In Law Administration
Foraker
Hemhaway
United States
Secret Service Bureau
Inspection Service
Overman
North
Cscalina
Department of Justice
Potion Inkl
Bbesmethoda
Prisoners Fail Escape Attempt in City Jail
A group of Black prisoners in the state ward tried to burst through a wall by prying bricks with iron pieces yesterday afternoon. Twenty or more bricks were removed, creating an opening large enough for the largest inmate before a patrol officer arrived. Three prisoners were jailed, while the rest remained locked in cells pending wall repairs.
Free Book on Cancer by Eminent Specialist
An eminent specialist has authored a free book on cancer. The notice announces availability at a stated avenue in Bongat and invites readers to obtain a copy for study and awareness. The offering emphasizes accessible information from a respected medical figure.
Local option bill passes with ward substitutions debated
Indiaon state house approves Procter Tomlinson county local option measure by 52 to 44 with a substitute allowing township and ward options. Democratic leaders seek senate passage. several Democrats oppose the bill, while Republicans remain cautious about broader adoption.
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Indianagovia
Representative State Uils
iKteckner Bil
Senate
Iocal Option Law, But Unehava
House
Portraits of King Edward and Visit to Kaiser
A garbled report notes King Edward suffering from branchial catarrh with a German physician's orders to stay in his room. Despite ill health, he dined with Dragoon officers where he serves as honorary colonel, as rural district life and brewery saloon issues trend in the scene.
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Idyward
Joral
Dragoon Regiment
Mrs Lincoln in Alabama During the Civil War Era
Judge Randolph recalls Mrs Lincoln in Selma in December 1860 amid secession news and cannon salutes. He notes a January 1861 visit to the Gee house where Mrs Lincoln and her companion were pointed out. The story highlights family loyalties and a Confederate enlistment that led to a brother’s death at Gettysburg.
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Luyoin
Alabama
Wtals
Randolph
Selma
South Carolina
Linco
Gee House
Mir Wiliam Bendoph
Lincolne Vialr
Nhr Dawson
Cleveland
Gettybourg
Kentocks
Georgians in Congress to Host Sunny Jim Possum Dinner
The Georgia delegation in Congress plans a possum dinner for Vice President-elect James Sherman after the inauguration. Rep Edward of Georgia notes Georgia’s excellent pepper and tater crop and intends to ship Georgia products to Washington for the event. A 18 pound radish grown by James Biggs in Bulloch County is to be the decorative centerpiece.
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Washington
James S Sheraman
Taf
Atlanta
Georgis
Congrese
Hue
Sherman
Georgia
Poxston
Edward
Edwards
James Biggs
Bulloch County
Gear- Zia
St Sherman
Possum Ainner
United States Proposed Takeover of Andersonville Park
A February discussion outlines a plan for the United States to take control of Andersonville Park including 55 acres adjacent to the Andersonville national cemetery. The proposal seeks to place the land in park status under the Secretary of War with the property cleared of debt and under future congressional direction. The matter, aided by the Women’s Relief Committee, aims to preserve the cemetery and create a lasting park on the site.
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Washington
United States
Andersonville
Jim Georgie
Bean
Congress
Senate Committees On
Woman’s Relief Compe
Secretary of War
Leo
Foraker
Auto Show Petition Placed by Atlanta Dealers
Auto dealers led by Mr. Asan Candler petition the Chamber of Commerce to hold an automobile exhibit in the new Auditorium Armory in Atlanta. They pledge cooperation, expect broad merchant support, and urge appointment of a committee to organize the exposition to attract southern visitors and boost the local economy.
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Asan Candler
Chamber of Commerce
Desi Sire
Armory
Uch
Atlanta
South
Auto Show Proposal Prompts Chamber Push
Automobiles dealers urge the Chamber of Commerce to back a giant car show at the new Auditorium Armory. The Constitution’s idea drew broad business support and a petition is largely signed for prompt action. Date of opening hinges on Chamber approval as interest grows daily.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boone
Weather Forecast Fragment From Old Newspaper
Fragmentary forecast notes fair weather for Friday with light southeast winds. Portions mention lingering cloudiness into the evening and cooler temperatures across Georgia and Washington regions.
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Washington
Georgia
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