Bill Topics in House and Senate Meantime Debates Begin
Washington January 5 After a recess of nearly three weeks both houses reconvene tomorrow The Hepburn isthmian canal bill is the special order for debate with limited time fixed If Panama Canal Company proposes to sell its property and franchise that could widen discussion The Senate calendar shows little business with reorganization looming before holidays Several bridge bills and the Nicaragua canal right of way appear under consideration The Philippine tariff question and the shipping bill occupy committees while Senator Sewell’s death is announced prompting an imminent adjournment.
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Ushington
Panama Canal
Burton
Hephart
House
Dany Appropriations Committee
Senate
Committee On’ the
Philippines
Frye
Sewell
Arrival of the Libertador in Venezuelan waters
The Libertador steamer, ex Ban Righ, with General Matos and 300 volunteers, and munitions, reached Uchire on the Venezuelan coast after leaving Martinique. Venezuelan warships patrol the area as political tensions rise. an explosion injures no one at Caracas finance minister Tello Mendoza’s home. General Juan Piet and General Pretri remain opposed to Castro and Matos. many revolutionists have departed to join insurgent forces in Venezuela.
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Venezuela
General Matos
Witlemstadt
Curacoa
Hayden
Libertador
Fort de France
Martinique
Uehire
Rio Chico
Uehlire
Uchire
Caracas
Tello Mendoza
Istina
Contractor Strang Stops Work on Detroit and Toledo Rail Project
In January the contractor Strang halted all work on the Detroit and Toledo construction, with delays and payment issues noted. The project, involving track work, has stalled as payments are unsettled and crews await further instructions.
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Strang
Detroit
Toledo
Bryan Speaks for the Boers in Cleveland Rally
Four thousand attend pro-Boer meeting in Grays Armory. Hon. W. J. Bryan and Mayor Johnson address the crowd urging continued Boer struggle. Bryan criticizes England’s war costs and calls for U.S. sympathy. a lengthy resolution to the president urges action and cites Washington Treaty terms.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Grays ‘Armory
W. J. Bryan
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Johnson
Audiéncie Rosa
Etk
John J. Lentz
August Franz
Algo
Messrs. Bryan
Bryan
Taden
Mrr. Bryan
England
United States
Mayer Johnson
McKinley
Washington
Train wreck near Rex leaves two missing and a burned body found
A wreck at a swampy junction near Rex killed and burned several aboard two trains carrying lard and cotton. The body of engineer Prater was recovered, while the bodies of C Wallace and Z Harris remained missing. Fire destroyed the scene as wrecking crews rebuilt a track for through traffic and photographers fought access restrictions.
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Frerman “Prater
Atlanta
C. Wallace
Flagman
ZH. Herris
Jacks
Rex
Macon
Frst
The
Constitution
Ratly
Brater
Dt. B. 7 Prater
Concentra
Prater Fireman Identified After Washington Engine Disaster
Fireman Prater arrived in city last night and was identified by missing right toe. His home was Gainesville, about 33, his feet burned, body charred beyond recognition. Master Mechanic Tracy recalled the toe injury. Enginger C C Wallace of 73 South McDaniel Street survived by wife and three children. He was 42, with fifteen years in Southern service and former chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Legislature may convene early February to consider North Sen Securities Company and a railroad merger matter.
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Prater
Tracy
Patterson
Gainesville
Gaois
Enginger
South
McDaniel Street
Southern
Empire, Lodge
Knights of Pythigs
Brotherhood'of Locomotive ‘Engineers
Newcomb Comments on Everett Moore Syndicate Affairs
January 5 Cleveland reports the seven member committee in charge will resume sessions to assess indebtedness and obligations across traction properties. The Detroit United Railways review found the property strong, while market prices and extension of time loom. banks show no desire to dump securities.
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Everett- Moore Syndicate
Cleveland
Ohio
Jankers
Newcomb
Ike
Detroit United Railwaya
Committee of Seven
Legislature Likely To Be Called In February
In February the legislature is expected to be convened, with officials signaling a probable call. The move aims to address pending bills and set the session agenda.
Death Is Knocking Him Out Pugilist Hall
Jim Hall an Australian boxer was taken to Cincinnati City Hospital early on January 5 after lung trouble. He sat with friends when seized by a violent hemorrhage. Doctors said no immediate danger, but Hall smiled and quipped about knowing better when the referee is courting ten.
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Hall
Cincinnati
Jim Hall
Mall
Four killed by gas in Hartford home tragedy
In Hartford on New Park Avenue a gas leak from a defective meter in the cellar asphyxiated Anton Cahves, his wife, their year-old son Joseph, and Miss Mary DeVida aged 18. The tragedy occurred early this morning at the Cahves residence.
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Anton Cahves
Hartford
Conn
Anton Cahvi ‘Es
Josseph
Mary DeVida
New Park Avenue
Atlanta Depot Commission Moves Toward New Facility
The Atlanta depot commission meets with Gov Candler and six lawmakers to elect a secretary and draft letters to railroads. Indications favor an agreement allowing continued use of the present site while a new depot is built, with preliminary talks to determine railroad acceptance and timelines.
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Atlanta Depot Saission Wh
Ibe
Candler
J. Ferris Cann
Thirty Third
Wilcox
Byron
Decatur
Thomas Egleston
Fulston
Floyd
Ilanta
Wreck and political turmoil headline forecast
Local city council session planned tonight at 7 30. Robert Ware Grasty faces forgeries totaling 8725 as a fireman Prater perishes in a wreck near Rex Georgia. Depot commission meets in Governor Candler's office. Georgia troopers election tonight and Columbus preps for good roads convention January 16 37. Roswell A Roberts will funds for Griffin Presbyterian Church. Smarra post office burglarized again. Southern police raid two card rooms in Montgomery with 20 arrests and Captain Donelson suspended. Election fraud probes in Mississippi and Wade Hampton recovering. Congress reassembles with Hepburn canal bill on deck. Ohio caucus sparks. Bryan speaks pro-Boer in Cleveland.
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Variabia
Valty
Hal
Robert Ware Grasty
Fats
Prater
Rex
Candler
Opieen
Georgia
Columbus
Roswell A. Roberts
Yonkers
Presbyterian Church of
Griffin
Roberts
Smarra
Montgomery
Donelson
Mississippi
Wade Hampton
Sass
Congress
House
Senate
Ealander
Ohio Republican Caucus
Forsker
Hanna Men
Olonest W
J. Bryan
Clevetana
Forgeries Taint Atlanta Mayor’s Ex-Secretary Grasty
Robert Grasty ex-private secretary to Mayor Mims fled after forging notes bearing the mayor’s name. Victims include Fourth National Bank Lowry National Bank Atlanta National Bank F. M. Coker Bank and a paper held by Atlanta National Bank. Police found Grasty’s luxurious lodgings, and fear he planned self harm as he disappeared toward Rome then possibly toward Florida.
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Robert@ Grasty
Mims
Atlanta
Grastyis
Sandsthera
May
Robert W. Grasty
Waa
Ria
National Bank
Lowry
National ‘Bank
Atlanta National Bank
F. M. Coker Bank
Atlanta ‘Nathiey
Ted Ban
Indersad
Pa Alping
Grasty
Firem Relief Association
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Tomerret
Ayu
Panama Cana Company
Hopdd
North Sen, Securities Company
Sans
Batla
Olivo
AAM
Ois
Bsliegt Association
Rome
Hat City
Souther
Florida
Peuchtree Street
Rodba
Nis
Dows
Severn
Mewes
Joyner
Pi Ai Tond Frage
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