Prohibition Battle Rages in Tennessee Legislature
Tennessee lawmakers near a vote on statewide prohibition as hearings draw crowds and bribes allegations surface. Gov Patterson vows to veto if passed, while ministers report attempts to sway votes with money and "fallen women" accusations. Citizens fill House gallery as sessions unfold with intense lobbying by business groups and supporters alike.
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Tennessee
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Ballinger for Interior Seen in Taft Cabinet Slate
In Washington Salevenar and others expect Judge Richard A Ballinger of Seattle to be named Secretary of the Interior by President Taft. Ballinger, an Iowa native residing in Seattle, has long practiced law and written on property law as cabinet selections are announced before the Panama leave on January 27.
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Another Arrest In Buck Killing Emerges In Chattanooga Alibi
The report says Deputy Plente Mizer and Detective Vickery returned from Chattanooga convinced of Lonnie Buck's innocence. R Cauldwell Smith, a Pittsburg Plate Glass worker, was arrested at 308 Hempfit Avenue on suspicion of complicity, later detained as investigators probe if Buck’s death was a robbery turned fatal. Garvin’s alibi praised by officials, while Vickery notes witnesses in Chattanooga confirming Garvin’s location.
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Pittsburg Plate Green Company
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Lonnie”) Buck
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Short C W Mangum
Fulton County
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Vickery Detective Agency
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Phillips
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Ho Greenlee
Gus Duke
F J Evans
Wil Harbin
Preacher Killings and Suicide Shocks Carthage Village
Rev John H. Carmichael killed Gideon Browning in Ratte Run Michigan's Methodist church then burned the body after a confrontation. He later died at a county hospital from a self inflicted throat wound, leaving a confession alleging Browning’s hypnotic influence compelled the killings.
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College Row Over Grady Hospital Sparks New Move
Council papers introduced by Councilman Foster threaten abolition of bedside teaching at Grady Hospital and seek to let hospital trustees elect a medical staff without college input. The issue stems from past rivalries between Atlanta medical colleges and the Auguste School of Medicine, with public meetings and heated speeches marking prior disputes. The hospital committee will consider the proposals next week, inviting doctors to speak before the panel.
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Executions in Bethune France Stun Crowd with Guillotine Destruction
In Bethune Pas de Calais France on January four murderers were beheaded by the guillotine the executions witnessed by a large crowd amid jubilation and revolt The condemned included Abel Pollet and three others Canut and Perry The crowd roared for blood while troops held back the throng before the platform priests attempted consolation were resisted The night ended with drinking and coarse jests as dawn revealed the scaffold and the men remaining ignorant of their fate until shortly before execution
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Stroke of paralysis claims W. L. Vickery in Columbus
W Vickery Columbus manager for Inman Akers Inman cotton firm died tonight from a stroke. The funeral will be held at Toccoa Gabia, his old home, on January 1 special report from Columbus.
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Seismic Jars Shake Bellingham and Coast
A series of tremors rattled Bellingham and nearby coastal towns on January 1. The quake, lasting about ten seconds, toppled plaster in brick buildings and sent hundreds into the streets. Reports also described tremors reaching Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria with minor or no damage. Local courts in Macon handled two cases as inquiries continued into suburban incidents.
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Georgia Pickles for Taft Banquet to Be From Cuthbert
Cuthbert, Georgia will supply pickles for the Taft banquet in Atlanta. Messie Moody and Bon, advised by the banquet committee, state the firm makes a sought after pickle in demand locally, with trucks grown near Cuthbert. The president-elect and other Georgia products will be featured, highlighting Georgia grown and made items by Georgians.
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Atlanta
Messie T Moody & Bon
Hie
Thirty Possums Arrive For The Taft Banquet
Judge Frank Perk of Worth county ships thirty possums for the Taft banquet and sends three skilled hands to assist in killing dressing and cooking. Lavi Colbert arrives in Atlanta with the first shipment, joined by Uncle Daniel and Mahalfy Bennett as cooks. A letter to caterer Charles A Merritt notes Colbert as a renowned possum hunter and suggests sending five or six ten pound pigs as backup barbecue meat if needed.
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Worth County
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Lavi Colbert
Judge Park
Atlanta
Colbert
Daniel
Mahalfy
Bennett
Charles A Merritt
Piedmont
Wny
Taft
Tillman Denounces Land Grab Charges as Lies
Senator Tillman defends his honor and integrity against graft accusations linked to land grants, calls for a Senate investigation, and accuses President Roosevelt of using power to destroy him. He asserts a personal vendetta and cites alleged secrets, demanding formal inquiry. Continued on Page Four.
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Washington
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Gregor Land Stants
Stoen
Theodore Roosevelt
Elving
Oreen Sen
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Weather forecast for Wednesday and Tuesday in north region
Forecast describes unsettled conditions with cloudiness and likely rain on Wednesday. Tuesday in the northern portion expects light to moderate winds shifting to a fresh northerly flow.
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