Conners to take stand on Tammany corruption probe
Albany and New York City headlines report a legislative inquiry into allegations by William J. Conners that the New York City Democratic machine auctioned judicial nominations to the highest bidders. Conners says he is ready to testify and names potential witnesses as resolutions press the probe.
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Legislature
Conners
Tammany Hall
Albany
N. Y
William J. Conners
Democratic Party
New York City
Whitney
GW. Brown
Ways and Means Committee
New York
Willam J. Conners
Democratic State Committee
Abanyaa
Supreme ‘Court
Stat
Conyers
Woapers
Aldrich Plans Congressional Commission to Reform Government
Senator Aldrich proposed creating a congressionally staffed commission to reform government methods, claiming 100 million dollars yearly is wasted and 300 million could be saved, with five senators and five representatives. Opponents like Dolliver and Bristow warned of futile results and questioned the commission’s composition and accountability.
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Washington
Aldrich
Government of the United
Btalpa
Senate
Aarreatly
Congress
House
Money
Carter
Asquith Budget Clash Splits Parliament in London
London February 21 Parliament faced a momentous day as Premier Asquith announced budget priorities before the Lords power to block reforming bills. Irish leader Redmond declared Nationalists would not support the program, while Labour weighs its path. The government may win budget with Conservative votes but faces a possible general election as the Lords hold decisive leverage. Continued on Page Four.
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London
Neace
Ecuimons
Asquith
House of Lords
John &. Redmond
Laborites
Irlah
Redmond
Mr. Redmond
SS SS
Taft to Be Guest of Negro Who Married White Woman
Washington reports President Taft and Supreme Court Justice Harlan face an awkward position after accepting invitations to speak at a March event honoring W. Scarborough, Wilberforce College president, amid rumors Scarborough married a white woman. Other invitees include Ambassador Bryce and Senators Bristow and Dick, with Bryce unable to attend. The piece notes Taft’s sensitivity to southern race sentiment.
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Taft
Washington
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
W. & Scarborough
Wilberforce College
Ohto
Scarborough
Bryce
Great Britain
Carus
Bristiw
Kansas
Ohio
Curtis
Representative Scott Objects to Army Tent for Mobile Vote Reform
Washington February 21 Senator Heyburn and Representative Scott of Rannay objected to government plans to send army tents for the Confederate Voterapre election in Mobile in April. After favorable action by the hours committee on military affairs the measure reached the unanimous consent calendar and was blocked when an effort was made to consider it. The issue was postponed until Wednesday for regular order.
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Washington
Heyburn
Scott
Rannay
Reutior
Mobile
Rand
Alabama Woman Said to Be Mother of 71 Children
Fragmentary report notes Harriet Greyer, a woman aged 17, alleged to have given birth to seventy one children with thirteen boys and eight girls surviving. Details are unclear and rough OCR text limits clarity.
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Falladege
Alo
Harriet Greyer
Ee Burtaa Hilgren
Boya
Aight Til Fqtteen
Mount Vernon Estate History and Ownership Details
The Mount Vernon home of George Washington, dating from 1858, has long been held in trust by the Ladies Mount Vernon Association. Washington bequeathed it to Bushrod Washington, later a U S Supreme Court justice, and after his death the estate passed to John A. Washington who sold it to the association. Located on the Potomac’s right bank about 18 miles south of Washington, the property sits on an eminence with a river view. The two story house includes a tower with six rooms filled with period artifacts. The estate was named for Admiral Vernon, reflecting Washington’s naval service.
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Mount Vernon
George Washin Tom
Ladies
Washington
Bushrod
United States Supreme Court
Bushrod Washington
John A. Washington
Potomac
Bartte
Lavrsiee Washington
Admiral Vernon
Rioters Fire on L Line as Philadelphia Strike Grips City
Philadelphia reports rioting and bloodshed after a day of unrest. Police arrest C O Pratt, organizer of the street car workers, on a riot incitement charge following a mass union meeting. Riot squads, park guards, and 7,000 officers are deployed as violence spreads to elevated trains and strikebreakers are moved into West Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
C. O. Pratt
Forty Sixth Street
West Philadelphia
Clarence O. Pratt
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Frank O'Connor
Pratt
Carmen
Aixty-Sixx Park Guards
Tomobrrow
Pennayvania
West
Hair Ripping Neighborhood Fight Ends With Fine
In a police court hearing Recorder Broyles ruled Mrs. E. M. Blair to blame for the Sunday altercation with neighbor W. J. Beaver on lower Decatur street. Blair was fined 16.75 and Beaver discharged. Blair’s scalp was shown in court as evidence of the struggle.
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W. J. Beaver
E. M. Blair
Lower
Decatur Street
Recorder Broyles
Beaver
Englett
Cook
Mrs. Blair
Beave
Suit Aims to Fast-Track Fatal Car Crash Case
A rushed suit seeks $60,000 for the death of William Taylor after a February streetcar collision in St. Louis. His widow, Wilhelmina Taylor, faces possible death herself as she awaits legal action tied to the accident near Sinaeof and Highland avenues. The filing appeared after hours, aiming to preserve the case despite the widow's precarious condition.
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Bult
Tigatioteya
Superior Court
Wil
Mam Taylor
Williem ‘Taylor
Sinaeof
Highland Avenues
Taylor
Herzelf
Bonds and Home Labor Ordinance Introduced in Atlanta
General council moved to begin bond funded public improvements with a bond commission. An ordinance favors employing Atlanta residents for contracts and requires itemized reports, with boards and departments coordinating on expenditure and timelines.
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General Council
Grant
Sewer Committee
Bond Commission
Hs Fowers
L F. $Tyren
Pond Commission
WH. Terrell
F. A Qodirlian
W. S Duncan
B. Murphey
C. M-Moon
He Geatockdell
D.—Hl— Stephens
John EB. Murehy
J. M. Nichols
W. O. Stampy
Tenth Ward
Asalat
Oneral Council
Atlanta
Hancock
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York Democratic Committee
Tammany
Scanda
Conger
Dolliver
Stonarz the Neld
Departmenta
Postal Commission
Post Office Department
Newlands
Bristow
John Corrigan, Jr
Ruashinet Emss OY
William Taylor
William \Paylor
St.Louis
Park Avenue
John Voyce
Vandeventer
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