Last Honors Paid to Senator Bacon at His Old Home
Thousands in Macon Georgia braved rain for the funeral of Augustus Bacon late U S senator. Services held at Christ Episcopal Church then Rose Hill cemetery. A government and military escort, Masons and Confederate veterans attended. A message of sympathy from President Wilson and Secretary Bryan was presented to Mrs Bacon.
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Bacon's Maiden Speech in Senate on Free Coinage
Washington notes on Senator Bacon's maiden Senate speech delivered in 1896, praising his restraint and parliamentary skill. Watkins recalls Bacon as a Confederate veteran who shaped the debate on free coinage, citing his leadership and influence in guiding the chamber’s respect for its rules and duties. The piece highlights Bacon's role in advocating international bimetallism and his lasting impact on the Senate's tradition and esteem.
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Message of condolence from Bryan to Mrs Bacon in Macon
The Georgia Macon arrival of a funeral train brings a message of sympathy from William Jennings Bryan, delivered by former Missouri Governor Joseph Folk and accompanying senators. The missive to Mrs A C Bacon notes Senator Folk’s role, praises the deceased’s service to the country, and emphasizes respect earned by his conduct in foreign affairs and public duties.
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Spy system I5 used on British officers
London February 19 The war office confidential reports system used to condemn army officers without defense was censured by the King’s Bench court. Major W Augustus Adam of the Royal Irish Lancers won 10000 damages against Sir Edward Ward for a libelous letter alleging his retirement due to adverse reports. Witnesses included Colonel Seeley Sir John French and Reginald Braid. The War Secretary did not produce the reports in court.
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New York Chamber backs Sherman law over new antitrust push
The New York Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution praising the Sherman act as interpreted by the Supreme Court as more effective than pending congressional antitrust plans. A second resolution urged limiting trade commission inquiries to proven infractions and not ordinary business matters. Congressman Motz condemned the proposed interstate trade commission as a nuisance. BE Rogers of the New York Stock Exchange spoke in support of opposing new business legislation.
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Hydro-aeroplanes Denounced as Motor Boats in Regulations
Washington on February 19 reports that hydro aeroplanes are now classified as motor boats under government rules. The commerce department instructed a Tampa to St. Petersburg run to include fire belts extinguishers whistles and other gear. Meanwhile nominations for United States marshals in Mississippi were sent to the Senate naming W S Vardaman for the northern district and J G Cashman for the southern district.
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Chamber of Commerce formed in Clay County
Fort Gaines Ga February 18 Special The Clay county chamber of commerce was organized today with addresses by McKinney secretary manager of the Georgia state chamber and Tom Morgan field representative of the Georgia chamber A large audience of business men from across the county attended and the county commissioners agreed to contribute 800 as partial payment for an agricultural demonstrator Community interest watchword of the organization is to encourage diversified farming and make the county a seller of food products rather than a buyer Every business man in the county joined the effort
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Wear American flag on Washington's Birthday at St Philip's
Washington's birthday will be observed at St Philip's cathedral Sunday February 22 with men in attendance wearing an American flag in their coat buttonholes. The city wide corporate communion of Episcopal men will be held at 7 20 AM Sunday. Suburban communicants are urged to attend.
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Albany Women Prison Conversational Privilege Limited
Inmates at the New York state prison for women may lose their recently granted liberty of conversation. The rule allowing general talk during meals and in shops was adopted after two young women investigators studied conditions. The chief matron reports the policy has failed as some inmates used the time for vile language. Commissioner Wade recommends limiting conversation to thirty minutes each morning and again at day’s end.
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Woman Harassed by Robbers Take Hair in Philadelphia
Police search for two burglars accused of cutting off Mrs. Charles Blackburns hair during a home invasion in Philadelphia. The victims injuries leave her unconscious and unable to provide details, with the alleged assault dated Sunday and no further valuables found.
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Old Fashioned Dance Follows Fiddling At Auditorium
A country team shoexing dance follows the old fiddlers convention session at the Auditorium Friday night. Fiddlin John Carson and Shorty Harper lead, with Lick Skillet orchestra providing music. Georgia fiddling championship heats with large crowds and a possible late tie play off on Saturday.
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Goethals On Way To Washington After Panama Canal Role
Colonel George W. Goethals, famed builder of the Panama Canal, arrived in New York from Colón aboard the Metapan. He gave noncommittal replies on any New York police commissionership and said he would take the first train to Washington. He planned to steer canal zone reorganization, seek $34 million for terminals docks and fortifications, and address charges against John Burke of the Panama railroad commissary department.
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Savannah Pythians Celebrate Golden Jubilee
Savannah Ga February 12 Special The Knights of Pythias of Savannah celebrate the golden jubilee with a parade in which all companies participated followed by a meeting at the Liberty Theater where prominent speakers praised the order's work.
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Waycross Child Clings To Negro Intruder
In Waycross Georgia a 4-year-old girl awoke to find an unknown Negro entering her room through a window. She clung to the intruder causing him to retreat, leaving scratches and bruises on the child. Her father R D Cherry, who is slightly deaf, noticed barefoot tracks but no arrest yet. Police and officials joined the search for the intruder throughout the area.
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Unwritten Law Defense Planned in Jetton Murder Trial
In Charlotte February 19 a jury is selected for the trial of Tiobert Monroe Jetton, a Davison druggist charged with killing Dr. W S Wooten. The defense reportedly rests on the unwritten law after Jetton claimed his home was ruined by Wooten. Mrs Jetton testified he assaulted her. she says her husband intervened and shot Wooten. Dr Robert W Shipp of Austin, a Jetton relative, attends. Gulfport executives T Stewart and C R Kaimp travel from Gulfport to testify on Mrs Jetton’s character.
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Gov O Neal Pledges Special Trials for Former Officials
In Montgomery Alabama on February 19 Governor O Neal announced plans to force speedy trials for Janes B Oakley former president of the state convict board and Theodora Lacey former chief clerk of the department. He will convene special terms in counties where indictments for embezzlement have been returned. Oakley faces multiple indictments in Montgomery county and a new embezzlement charge in Shelby county. Oakley was too ill to stand trial on the latest indictment. Lacey’s trial is set for Saturday in this city.
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Missing Indiana girl found near Middleport arrest made
Catherine Winters, 17, of Newcastle Indiana, missing since March, was located near Middleport Ohio today. Carpenter Joseph Davis is under arrest on a charge of forgery and suspected of bootlegging. he reportedly returned with Winters to relatives' home. Authorities recovered a tink belonging to Davis.
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Burglary Tools Found Carried By Suspect Davis Says Pal Gave Them
Davis claimed the burglar outfit was given to him by a “pal,” linking the complete set of burglary tools to an unnamed associate as details surface in the case.
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