Stock Law Bill Moves Through House As Sessions Drag
The House reconsidered the stock law bill amid tense votes with a near split on the measure. Debate focused on extending enforcement while supporters urged speed to pass before recess. Also approved Senate bills on deaf and dumb school funding and governor secretary salaries, and discussed corporate reform bills and a deficit provision for state expenses with a crowd of supporters in the gallery applauding.
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Montgenais
Poston
Senate
Arnold
House
Deaf and Dumb School
Governors
Alabama
New Jersey
Exer. Corporatvier
Seale Guim
White House
Sid
Davis
Submit Counter Proposal on Statehood for Montezuma and Arizona
Washington reports a Democratic Statehood Committee proposal to split New Mexico and Arizona into Montezuma and Arizona, with proclamation to create the states once Arizona reaches 2000 inhabitants. Annual censuses would begin May 1, 1904, each May 1 thereafter, each census taking no more than three months. The plan keeps Oklahoma and Indian Territory provisions unchanged.
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Washington
Montezuma
Arizona
New Mexico
Arizona Territory
National Census Bureau
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Child Burned Near Colquitt County In Tragic Death
Three year old son of Mr and Mrs Otto Greene died after clothing caught fire while playing near a tie in Colquitt County Georgia. He was burned severely and died several days later despite medical aid. Also notes stormy weather in Miami with a gale moderating and the steamer Miami expected to reach port tonight.
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Otto Greene
Mega
Colquitt County
Mrs Fairbanks for President
Mrs Caine Harole Bourbanks of Indiana reelected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with Mrs Fairbanks unanimously chosen for reelection amid applause. Delegates praised her leadership as Mrs Donald MacLean led opposition, later withdrawing. nominations then moved to vice presidents general, including Mrs Dennis Fagan of Florida.
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Washington
Caine- Harole Bourbanks
Indiana
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jess
Donald MacLean
New York
Arsen Waring
South Caroina
Fairbanks
George M. Sternberg
Charies H Masury
Massachusetts
Lippitt
Rhode Island
Tippitt
Hugzahs
Ater
MacLean
Dennis Fagan
Florida
Municipal Ownership Debated At Convention In New York
The second day of the national convention on municipal ownership and public franchises opened with a debate on electric lighting plants. Victor Rosewater and Lt Cahoon led for and against municipal ownership, joined by industry and city officials from Chicago Detroit Cleveland and Michigan Electric Company.
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New York
Victor Rosewater
Omaha Daily Bee
Lieutenant Cahoon
National Electric Light Association
Edward B. Ellliott
Clits Electrician
Chicago
Frederick B. Ingram
Detroit
Joseph E. Lockwood
Michigan Electric Company
Edward M. eEmis
Cleveland
Ohio
Anxious About Aldrich Bill Faces Senate Hurdles
Washington February special reports business and banking interests fear the Aldrich currency bill stalls in the Senate. Senator Aldrich remains hopeful but Democratic opposition led by Senator Dubow grows. House leaders may rush passage via the Ways and Means Committee, with a possible swift report to speed through if the Senate acts in time.
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Ohd
Washington
Soula
Senate
Aldrich
Dubow
Besat
Aldrin
Powter
Committee On Banking and Currency
Lnhe Senate
House
Georgia Sanitarium Board Praised by Milledgeville Paper
The Milledgeville Union Recorder lauds the new Georgia sanitarium board of trustees as highly capable with extensive public service experience. It lists Judge Joel Branham as head, with vice president Judge Thomas G Lawson secretary Moses W Harris and other members from across Georgia. Senator Tom Hudson travels to Washington on state business. London notes the Commons adopted the King’s Speech reply without amendment.
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Milledgeville
Georgia Sanitarium
Milledgeville Union Recorder
Georgia
Joel Branham
Rome
Eugene Foster
Thomas G. Lawson
Moses W. Harris
Sparta
John Cobb
Americus
J. B. Laird
Atlanta
J. I Montgomery
Augusta
Richard Jones
Glinton
J. F. Brantley
Blackshear
J. S. Montgomery
Thomasville
George D. Case
London
House of Commons
Building Bill and Anti-Trust Showdown in Congress
Washington February 2 Special The House leaders plan a rule to fast track all appropriation bills including the public building bill if needed. Senator Blackburn signals opposition to unanimous consent for antitrust measures unless the Littlefield bill is brought up. Democrats press for action, while Republicans resist pushing a stronger antitrust statute.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
House
Meteos
Mercer
Mervers
Senate
Blackburn
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mrs Mary Dougherty Dies in Macon at 70
Mrs Mary Dougherty aged 70 died last night at her home near Crump's park in Macon Georgia She was mother of Mrs J E Calder of the city and had lived in Macon for years Funeral services are set for tomorrow morning at Mulberry Street Church with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery
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Macon
Mery & Dougherty
Crump's Park
Will Honor Emmet Club Banquet in Macon
The Robert Emmet Club of Macon plans a notable banquet at Hotel Lanier Wednesday evening with one of the largest Emmet organizations in the state. Committees work diligently to present a top program featuring several of the state’s best speakers.
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Emmet
Macon
Robert, Emmet Club
Hotel Lanier
Immet Club
Colima Volcano Eruption Triggers Panic Near Tonila
Colima Mexico February 2 The continued eruptions of the volcano up to yesterday created immense panic within 20 miles. A column of black smoke rose over the crater and ashes fell densely, especially on Tonila where inhabitants fled. Many haciendas are abandoned and railway workers watch the developing disturbance. The eruption is the worst in years, with a widespread seismic zone and subterranean roars heard from Avacapulco west to the east. No loss of life reported so far.
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Colima
Mexico
Tonila
aAvcapulco
Will dispute filed over Harriet Whiteside estate in Chattanooga
Proceedings began in probate court to break the will of Mrs Harriet L Whiteside who died Monday. Her wealth included one eighth to each daughter and the rest to grandchildren along with 19000 to the Christian defence church and 43000 to son Vernor. Three sons Gienn Ames and Charles charge sister Florence influenced their mother causing an inequitable division. Suit may involve thousands. Athens votes to ban saloons in city election with 300 in favor.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Harriet L. Whiteside
Gienn
Ames
Charles
Florence
Wridge
Savannah Escape Shows Wealthy Youth’s Southern Journey
Walter Babcock arrived in Savannah after walking from Atlanta along the Central of Georgia line and boarding the Kansas City bound for New York. He was seized in Savannah by Charles E. Barnes who had custody due to concerns about his mental state, but Babcock escaped in Atlanta before ending up in Savannah. Barnes later recovered the youth in Savannah after a pawned item was reported.
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Georgia
Willam Street
York City
George J. Dexthar
Atlanta
Jacob Haas & CO
Wnder
George J. Dexter
Southern Department of Western Assurance Company
HO. J. Dexter
T. A. Teasdale
Fulton County
Insurance Commissioner
State OF
York
H. Wray
United States
Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ag
Savannah
Walter Babcock
Barnes
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