Roosevelt Nominees Cortelyou and Garfield to Lead New Commerce Dept
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nomination of George B Cortelyou to be first secretary of commerce and labor under the new department. The Senate confirmed him after executive sessions and favorable committee action. James R Garfield was named commissioner of corporations for the new department, with confirmation anticipated soon. The legislation, debated by Senator Bacon and others, established the Commerce and Labor department, with labor protections and intergrated bureau roles.
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Jos Ohl
Washington
Senate
George B Cortelson
Depew
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Garfield
White House
Presdent
Roosevelt
James R Garfield
Department of Commerce
James 4 Garfeld
Cut Service Commission
Ohio
On Senate
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Tomorroy
Asormans Rhige
Ermanted
Cley
Committee On Commerce
Interstate Commitee Commission
Micro Bureau
Commerce Department
Oisinizme
Democrats
Republican Conforces
Acimson
House
Bacon
Department of Commerce and Labor
Labor Bureau
Georgia
Clay
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brandon Again Head of Staff in Governor Jelks Administration
Montgomery announces four year staff lineup for Governor Jelks with Colonel Brandon as adjutant general now earning 1500 annually. Appointments include L C Dean as quartermaster general, Claude Hamilton as judge advocate, RooF Ligon inspector general, J Gray Thomas angeon general and Henry J Rosenthal chief of engineers, among others. Twenty seven bales of delta cotton float toward Jackson as floods cause property losses across the state. reports say movable property is damaged in swollen Yazoo River regions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jelks
Bys
Brandon
Tusklousa
L C Dean
Eufaula Opiyinister
Claude Hamilton
Greene
Qudge
Roof Ligon
J Gray Thomas
Mobile
Angeon
C P Gant
Birmingham
D R Burgess
H B Gray
Rite
S Fraser
Tnion Springs
Henry J Rosenthal
Simon Springs
Charles Henderson
Troy
Blickman
Anniston
S$ McDowell
Bataul
M Wooo Milver
Hales
Internal commerce and US dominance in world markets
Statisticians estimate the internal commerce of the United States at about 20 billion dollars, driven by manufacturing and agriculture. The growth from 1860 to 1902 shows internal trade expanding tenfold, aided by railroads, wealth, and population increases, while foreign trade also grows though at a slower pace.
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Austin
United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce
Tko
Juvu
Bureau of Statistis
France
Germany
Russia
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Nerve and Blood Wellness
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous debility dyspepsia and blood disorders. It asserts nerves control blood supply and claims the product nourishes nerve centers strengthens the nervous system and invigorates the entire body. A testimonial from Miss Mars Dah Richie Mih credits four bottles with restoring her health.
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Richie Mih
Paine
Tighten Church Rules At Episcopal Convocation
Jackson Wiss Tebruaf reports the Episcopal convocation in Yazccity opens tonight for a three session meeting. Clergy from across the state attend to debate reducing worldliness and setting strict bounds, especially with the upcoming Thanksgiving season. Dean Rev Walter C Whittaker will preside as agenda centers on tightening church discipline.
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Jackson Wiss Tebruaf
Yazccity
Rey Walter C Whittaker
Race for Secretary of State in Mississippi Campaign
Jackson Miss February 16 Special Her FM Runnells and Hon JW Powel wage a high minded race for secretary of state. Runnels has strong press backing with about forty papers supporting him. Powell conducts a vigorous campaign sending voter letters. Both boast solid records and the contest focuses on popularity rather than personalities.
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Mississippi
Jackson
FM Runnells
JW Powel
Runnels
Ganvass
Pawel
Preparation for coal strike report begins at White House
Commissioner of labor Carroll Wright said the anthracite coal strike commission has finished public hearings and will soon begin executive session to analyze evidence and prepare a report. No timeline given, but a March 4 adjournment is possible for presenting to Congress.
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Washington
Carroll D Wright
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
White House
Wright
Congress
Jackson Gets Water Amid Weak Pressure Flood Persists
Jackson Mississippi reports partial relief as a temporary pump brings water to the city after Pearl River overflowed the pumping station. Pressure remains weak and several days are needed for full repairs. The Pearl River level nears record highs, inundating a large lowland area.
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Jackson, Miss
Jacksons
Pearl River
Montgomery House Debates Rail Bill and Local Bond Election
The House advanced the Star railway bill from the adverse calendar to the committee of the whole with right of way, while an afternoon session halted for a bond issuance election bill affecting cities and towns including Highland Park and West End. The Senate approved a state chemist expense bill, and W TD Brock was appointed capitol police, replacing Claughton. Pool selling was favored for fairs with limits, and Valentine’s Day sales by John McMailer Co. offered half price on remaining valentines at Marietta Street.
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Montgomery
Highland Park
West End
Senate
Harrison Johnston
Jebstodi
W TD
Brock
W . Claughton
Claughton
Clio Barbour
Committee On Commerce and Common
Cvers
Legas
Prize Offered for Essay by Alpha Tau Omega Students
The New York Alumni Association of Alpha Tau Omega offers 59 dollars for the best essay on the value of American college fraternities. Open to all college men nationwide, with rules received by the University of Georgia. Aims to collect facts and stimulate sociological research. judges from both fraternity and non fraternity ranks.
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Athens
New York
Alpha Tau Omega
Amerian
University of Georgia
NEW MOTIVE POWER SOUGHT FOR BRUNSWICK AND BIRMINGHAM R R
The Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad Company filed an order for six new engines to be completed and forwarded quickly to meet increasing business. The road has been running extra freight trains and expanding as management notes rapid progress. Within weeks the main line will connect with several small lines, expanding access to interior counties.
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Brunswick
Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad Company
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Brunswick and Birmingham
Brunswick and
Birmingham
Actual Work To Begin Brunswick Ga Steel Plant
President Amsted of Mohawk Valley Steel and Wire Co has been in New York and is due in Brunswick early this week. Site selection is complete and surveys and plats are nearly finished. A formal report will be issued in a few days, then the company will begin actual construction of the mammoth steel mill at the city.
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Brunswick, Ga
Amsted
Mohawk Valley Steel and Wire Company
New York
Mohawk Company
Plan to appoint county superintendents meets opposition
In Jackson Mississippi on February 16 a special report notes strong opposition to the Mississippi Teachers Association plan to make county superintendent of education an appointed position rather than elective. The article recalls earlier petitions to change the appointive method and says the plan will be fought vigorously with much spirit.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Teachers’ Association
Prohibition Leaders Gather in Jackson Mississippi
Special Alley in readiness for the prohibition state convention to be assembled in Jackson Tuesday morning. It is expected that over half the counties will be represented and delegates from nearly every county. The gathering may see reduced attendance due to defections over politics and the statutory form. The convention aims to conclude Tuesday afternoon with little business after organization and a resolutions push for statutory prohibition. An executive committee is to be chosen to raise funds for the campaign.
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Jackson
Misa
Settled Out Of Court In West Virginia Assault Case
Charleston West Virginia February 16 after two days of mounting drama surrounding John W Winder and Dan Hanna meeting Wheeling chairman W G Caldwell the house judiciary committee no investigation of local officials will occur. Winder and Hanna reportedly satisfied Caldwell and the matter will be dropped. The incident also drew criticism for involving W A Clark Jr son of Senator Clark who was not present.
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Hanna
Winder
Charleston
John W. Winder
Dan Hanna
W. G. Caldwell
Wheeling
House Judiciary Committee
Caldwell
Youthful Mississippi Groom Faces Perjury Charge
Jackson Mississippi February 16 Special Brent a Raymond resident was indicted by the Hinds county grand jury for perjury after he claimed the bride Miss Walton of Edwards was 18 when he obtained the marriage license. The girl was later alleged to be 16, triggering a stormy family dispute and a forthcoming trial.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Brent
Raymond
Hinds County Grand Jury
Miss Walton
Edwards
Eupora Citizens Push Line Upgrade to Jackson and Missouri firm
Eupora residents urge Mobile Jackson and Kansas City to alter the survey to run a line through Eupora with a likely large bonus. Survey work is finished for a Hattiesburg to Jackson Tennessee route and several contracts will be issued next month. The company needs an extra 1,000,000 dollars to build the line northward through the state.
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Jackson
Mies
Eupora
Mobile
Kansas City
Hattiesburg
Tenn
Grecian Treaty Confirmed by U S Senate
Washington February 16 the senate in executive session ratified the treaty of friendship recently negotiated between the United States and Greece confirming a formal alliance and opening new relations between the two nations.
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Senate
United States
Greeqa
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