House rebukes Roosevelt in overwhelming vote
The House voted 212 to 45 to table portions of the President's message regarding the secret service and to decline further consideration of communications not deemed respectful. Representative Perkins led the resolution condemned as an overreach, while supporters argued for routine inquiry and committee prerogatives amid tense proceedings in Washington.
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Tillman Subject Sought by President in Noted Action
The president seeks Tillman in a notable movement as officials pursue verification and status. The request involves a high profile figure amid political developments, with observers awaiting confirmation and potential implications for governance and policy.
Roosevelt Opens Bid for Tillman Inquiry in Senate Fight
President Roosevelt released details from post office and secret service probes into Senator Tillman and an Oregon land grab. The records allege Tillman used Senate influence to pressure a railroad to relinquish land grants for profit by Tillman, his family, and secretary J B Knight. The disclosure accompanies Hale's request for department statements on secret service operations.
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Worth County Possum Mad Captures Nation Wide Attention
In Worth County Georgia a surge of interest in possum hunting has made the community nationally famous as a prolific source. Judge Frank Park urged residents to supply one hundred possums for a banquet to President-elect Taft, prompting extraordinary local mobilization and a spirited plea for duty and local pride amid ideal hunting weather. Continued on Page Five.
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Taft Feast Aims for Success With Possum Taters and Beer
The Taft dinner plans show success as possum from Judge Frank Park of Sylvester Worth County, Jeru salem yam potatoes from T H Parker of Colquitt County, Nancy Hall pumpkin yams from Waters & Co Atlanta, and 100 gallons of simmon beer purchased by E Caverly. The beer from Mrs Watson of 64 Richardson Street promises quality and perfection. The feast includes persimmon beer made from frost kissed persimmons, in fermentation under committee supervision for the entertainment page five.
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Hartwell Judge Returns Love License After Mix Up
In Hart County Georgia a letter reveals Judge William B McMullan faced a license mix up when two suitors were issued marriage licenses for the same partner. The court advised the disappointed party to seek remedy and referenced a 1908 request to return the money for the marriage license.
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Reward Offered for Arrest of Adair Church Preacher
Port Huron Michigan reports a $500 reward posted by St. Clair county officials for Rev John H Carmichael pastor of Adair church connected to a brutal crime in Columbus township. The case centers on a butchered, dismembered and burned victim with motive still unclear. Mrs Carmichael claims her husband’s sister is an inmate in a West Virginia insane asylum and that Carmichael was moody the night before his disappearance.
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West Virginia
Savannah Governor to Confer With Hartidge on Prohibition
Savannah reports say Solicitor General Walker C Hartridge travels from Savannah to Atlanta to meet Governor Hoke Smith about enforcing the Georgia prohibition law in Chatham County. The conference aims to clarify steps and possible measures, with speculation about martial law dismissed by the governor. Hartridge arrives amid ongoing city protests of open violations and awaits official word on enforcement.
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Taft Cabinet Names Likely To Come After March
Augusta Ga January 8 The Taft Knox cabinet conference ends with Taft traveling to Washington leaving the cabinet names to be sent to the senate after March 4. The president elect and aides refuse comment but hints point to a decided cabinet with invitations still pending and a broader cabinet announcement possible after further talks. Governor elect Joseph M Brown of Georgia and officials from Idaho discuss politics with Taft during the visit.
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Whisky Lobby in Tennessee Sparks Temperance Clash
Nashville reports a wave of interest as representatives push a resolution to probe the whisky lobby and its alleged efforts to defeat temperance measures. Prohibition bills gain strong support in both chambers, while governor’s messages urge delaying action until a special address is prepared.
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Georgia Weather Outlook With Partly Cloudy Skies
Georgia experiences partly cloudy conditions through Sunday with a chance of rain along the coast. Temperatures rise gradually with moderate variable winds. Lowest near 6, highest around 3, mean near 2. Deficiency since January 1 tallies 89, with 24 hour rainfall noted.
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