Bribery Probe Highlights Envelopes Sent to House Members
In Senzpolis Indiana February 23 14 the bribery inquiry tied to ex Senator D A Baker continued as Doorkeeper James Hamilton testified that envelopes similar to Bakers were handed to him for distribution to unnamed representatives. Names withheld. eight or ten not confirmed. Marion county grand jury to review bribery in legislature.
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Senzpolis
Ind
Baker
D. A. Baker
Marion
James Hamilton
O. A. Baker
Mr. Hamilton
Menji
Marion Counts Grand Jury
léx-Benster Bauer
Lolita Armour in Augusta for winter stay with grandmother
Little Miss Lolita Armour and her grandmother arrived in Augusta for the private car journey and are taking rooms at Hampton Terrace hotel for the winter tourist season. The girl, once treated by Dr Lorenz, will again spend winter months in Augusta as the climate is regarded beneficial for her.
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Augusta
Lolita Armour
Phillip Armour
City
Hampton Terrace Hotel
Bme
Dr.Lorenz
Eurone
Itr
Gordon Lee in Washington Among Delegation Friends
Congressman elect Gordon Lee of the seventh district visits Washington February 22 to mingle with the Georgia delegation and prepare for the next Congress. He is accompanied by Mrs. Lee and staying at the New Willard. Lee is popular with Georgians and building ties with future colleagues from other states.
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Washington
Gordon Lee
Georgia
Lee
New Willard
Gordon Lea
Andrew Johnsons Bench Returned to Alabama Tailor Shop
A resurrected bench once used by President Andrew Johnson, when a journeyman, has been loaned to a local tailor in Athens Alabama after the tailor’s shop burned. The bench has not seen use for many years and its current placement is noted in the report.
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Athens
Alt
Ola
Andrew Johnston
Mrs Chadwick Diamonds Declared Asset In Bank Liquidation
Washington February 23 collector Leach Cleveland told secretary Shaw that emeralds once owned by Mrs Chadwick and now with the currency comptroller were not smuggled. In California Yosemite updates indicate the jewels will be sold as an asset of the failed bank pledged for a loan.
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Chadwick
Washington
C. F. Leach
Cleveland
Treasury Department
Shaw
New York Customs
Chedwick
Be. Cade
Osemite
Sacramento
Calif
Yosemite Park
United States
Hayden Takes His Own Life Near Woodfin
Covington Ga February 23 Special It was reported early today that Early Hayden a young white man whose name is at Oxford killed himself with a shotgun near Woodfin in Jasper county Tuesday morning He was staying with Charley Bradley at Woodfin when the gun discharged the top of his head blown off The report says he pressed the muzzle with his toe and fired two loads into his head The motive is unknown but likely temporary mental imbalance Sheriff Hayes states no offense by Hayden in the county was known
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Covington
Hayden
Oxford
Woodfin
Jasper County
Hustley
Charley Bradley
Newton County
Bradley
Hay Rays Ao
Young Hayden
Mine Disaster Toll Grows as Birmingham Rescue Continues
February 23 Birmingham reports 92 bodies recovered from Virginia mines with rescue work hindered by foul odors and still more bodies expected. Fifty five funeral services held in suburbs for victims. Governor orders investigation. relief funds rise to over 15000 with large contributions from Bessemer and others.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Cunningham
Grey
Ikea
Vetter
Luee
Bessemer
Bes
Fry
Kehoe Resolves to Probe Tobacco Price Disparities
Representative Kehoe of Kentucky introduces a House resolution calling for a Department of Commerce and Labor investigation into the gap between leaf tobacco and manufactured article prices. The inquiry seeks whether a trust or conspiracy restrains trade, identifying any involved corporations or joint stock companies and any boycott or market manipulation. The resolution demands a full probe of the entities and practices.
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Kehoe
Kentucky
House
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ohio
Tennessee
Joint Sicek
Fancy Vest Free Offer At Southern Tailoring Co
From now until March 15 customers receive a free fancy vest with every suit order. Southern Tailoring Co. announces the promotion at 14 N Forsyth Street.
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Southern Tailoring Co
N. Forsyth St
Sickness Across Newton County Saves School as Measles Rages
Special dispatch from Covington Ga reports an epidemic of measles in Newton county with Oak 1 school suspended and one death. Mumps disrupt eastern county areas and pneumonia cases are rising countywide.
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Newton
Covington
Newton County
Oak #1
Mrs Stephenson Dies From Fall Injuries in Covington
Mrs Jennie Stephenson wife of Hon J F Stevenson of Rocky Plains died in Covington Georgia aged 67 from injuries suffered ten days earlier in a fall at her home. Funeral at Hopewell church conducted by Rev I L Echols. She leaves husband four children John James Stephenson Mrs W B Harvey and Miss Mary Stephenson. Also notes a new corporation petition in Columbus for Hush Philips Hardware Company with 100000 authorized capital stock. Co P Bush to be president Ernest Philips secretary treasurer.
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Covingtan
Jennie Stephenson
J. F. Stevenson
Hocky Plains
Covington
W. B. Harvey
Snapping Shoals
Mary Stephenson
Pooky Plaine
Hopewell Church
I. L Echols
Columbus
Hush-Philips Hardware Company
Co. P. Bush
Ernest Philips
Senators Called in Extra Session on March Fourth
A presidential proclamation announces the Senate will convene at 12 noon on March 4 in the Capitol Washington to receive communications from the executive. Theodore Roosevelt signs the proclamation with John Hay as Secretary of State, marking a special session during February 23, 1905.
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Senate
Washington
Brarch
United States of America
Senate of
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Capitol
Washngton
Inaugural Festivities Plan At Capital Visit Delegation
Eleven governors of states have notified their intention to participate in the inaugural ceremonies. A five member special committee was appointed to oversee a permanent inaugural festivities building. General Wilson chairs the committee as officials finalize details. The military grand division will not accompany the president this year. a single parade from the capitol to the White House and up to K Street will occur before grand marshal duties. Tickets for the inaugural ball on March 4 are selling rapidly with supper at 8 pm, opening earlier than in past inaugurations to allow attendees to visit the pension building before the president’s arrival.
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Wathington
Wilson
White House
Capitol
K Street
Curious Straw Vote Shows Journal Ads Sell Dyspepsia Aid
An ad agency man in Pittsburgh on a western trip noted that nine of twenty three traveling men in a restaurant and hotel office used Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. He reported gains in appetite, digestion, and comfort, with several saying the tablets let them eat what they pleased.
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Restauant
New York
Pittsburgh
Stuart
Epsia
Memorial Window Unveiled For Bishop Pierce At St Mark
A Sunday ceremony at St Mark Methodist on Peachtree Street will unveil the first stained glass memorial window for the late Bishop George J. Pierce. Committee No 1 led by Mrs John Owens oversees the window depicting The Annunciation to the Shepherds. The dedication honors Pierces leadership in Georgia and his DeLand roles, with plans for further memorials in the church.
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St. Mark Methodist Church
Peachtree Street
Bishop Pierce
St. Markehuven
John &. Owens
George Jaste. Pierce
Columbus
Sparta
Pierces
Georgia
Weseyan Female College
Emory College
Wisdow
Mark
C. O. Jone
W. T. Chandler
Waslington Seminary
Peter Heard
Mer- Pritts Avenue Church
Nottinghams Sentencing Sparks Macon Debate In 1910
Speer attacked by Nottingham as controversy swirls around habeas corpus writs and recent court actions. Recorder’s court sentences Annie Wheeler and another woman for the eleventh time, drawing civic leaders into a heated discussion on federal decisions and local justice standards.
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Constitution, Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Custie Nottingham
Annie Wheeler
Recorder's Court
Nottingham
Federal Court
Judge Speer
Hhis
J. W. Catiness
Chamber of Commerce
Nat Harris
Maco Bar Association
Bridge Smush
Bperr
Sudge Speers
Recorder’s Court
Jury Returns Peonage Bills in Alabama Case
The Montgomery jury reports true bills charging peonage and whitecapping in the Middle District of Alabama. Sheriff D. May of Crenshaw County, who recently disappeared, is indicted for peonage. The panel investigated a lynching cage but did not indict. several witnesses were allegedly spirited away.
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Ale
United States Court For the Middle District of
Alabama
Crenshaw County
Kavanaugh Goes to Meeting to Entertain Delegates
Memphis special reports Southern League president Kavanaugh Clarke Miller and Perrine depart for Montgomery for the league meeting to announce a schedule. Season opens April 19 for eastern clubs and April 21 for western, ending September 23. Covington prepares for North Georgia Bible conference with 100 ministers expected. Dr Morris and Dr Buckley to lecture.
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Memphis
Tenn
WOM
Kavanaugh
Southern League
Clarke Miller
Perrine
Little Rock Baseball Association
Montgomery
Covington
Speciacy
Methodists of
North Georgia Bible Conference
the Methodist Church
Oxford
North Georgia Conference
Morris
Missouri
Buckley
New York
Hopkins
Ath
Noreh Georgia B
John & Jenkins
Ath Nanta
Race Segregation Bill Signed in Kansas City
Governor Hoch signed a bill permitting separate high schools for whites and blacks in Hannas City after a prominent white pupil was stabbed by a Black student. Hoch said local conditions justify the law though it seems backward, and professed sympathy with equal rights while citing peculiar local factors.
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Topeka
Kana
Hoch Res
Highachoola
Hannas City
Hoch
Foch
Porte
Briefs submitted in Augusta river bridge case
Washington February 23 briefs have been used by both sides in the controversy over placing draws in the bridges across the river at Augusta. The secretary of war has the matter under consideration for final action.
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Washington
Boat
Rarannab River
Augusta
Secretary of War
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