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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1904

Page

24

Bitter Attack on Roosevelt in Senate Panama Debate

In Washington a heated Senate discussion on Panama continued with two speakers, Carmack and Spooner, trading charges over Roosevelt’s policy. Carmack condemned the administration as unlawful and warned of entanglement with Central and South America, while Spooner defended Roosevelt, arguing the president acted within law to recognize Panama and advance the canal project. The debate adjourned with plans to resume tomorrow.

Washington Panama Bean Senate Carmack Spooner Tillman Hoosevelt Jackson Provident Jackson Texas Roosevelt Ingtanes Mexico Andrew Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Loomis United States Black United States Army Panama Republic Rosevelt Colombia Wuld Central and South America Aldrich Tillscan Nicaragua Congress South Carolina Tilman White House South Corombia Aport Mr Spooner Mr ‘Tilman Tilman Naa Chita Tsh Messrs Patterson Scott Colorado Tomorro

No Through Rates Hit New England Freight

Freight embargo cripples Newburgh and Harlem river transfers. Perishable shipments to Springfield Worcester and Boston face delays as merchants rely on the Poughkeepsie bridge route. Central New England Railway seeks through rates but lacks success. Call for Interstate Commerce Commission attention.

New York Newburgh Harlem Springfeld Worcester Boston New England Albany Poughkeepsie Bridge Central New England Railway Foughkeepsie Bridge Interstate Commerce Commission

North Carolina Grand Lodge Refuses Negro Masonry Recognition

In Raleigh at a state Masons session a committee was named to plan opening a home for aged and indigent Masons. The grand lodge declined to recognize Negro Masonry in the District of Columbia and raised the per capita tax from 60 to 75 cents.

North Carolina Grand Lodge Raleigh toWav Grand Lodge of Masons District of Colombia

Cartersville Elects Mayor and Four Aldermen

Cartersville Ga January 13 special city election results announced with Mayor Paul Breath and aldermen Edward Brevard first ward Jon S Leek third ward J Miel fourth ward elected to public office.

Cartersville Cartersidle Toen Paul @il vreath Fist Wand Wallus Ae Ddward A. S Brevard Jon S Leek J. M Iel

House Grills Civil Service In Three-Hour Debate

In Washington January 13 the House in committee of the whole, by 78 to 85, struck out the paragraph funding the civil service commission and its clerks from the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill after a three hour debate. Republicans and Democrats joined to oppose the civil service system as it exists, with speakers including Hepburn of Iowa Grosvenor of Ohio Bartlett of Georgia, and Cooper of Wisconsin supporting reform. The vote leaves unresolved the broader merit system debate as the panel adjourns for the day.

Jaws Grosvenor Ohio Bartlett Georgia Messr Cooper Wisconsin Gillette Massachusetts Cooper Bristow Civil Service Poulke Committee On Civil Service Reform Mec Clark Missouri House Anon Clark Lacey Lowe Woherdeen Alabama Ely Brstow Mrartlett Post Office Department Brietow Treas Aesistant Perry Heath The Nations Repubean Committee Cobley and Greene Cvil Hepburn Republican Party Hewhorn Mitty Farre Gulette Civil Service Commission Bingham Arizona New Mexico Bi Tha

Roosevelt Ready to Pay Colombia to Avert War

Washington reports Roosevelt may pay Colombia several million to avert war or a guerilla conflict after Colombia actions on the isthmus. Officials note possible help from Congress and Panama Canal funds, with Colombia seeking to save face amid tensions and a peaceful money settlement urged by coastal interests.

Jas Washington Colombia United States Roosevelt Bogota Mabilly Tropics Congress Panama Canal Company Philip Pihc Philippines Spain

Wynne on Stand in Postal Trial Admits Signing Letters Without Review

Washington January 13 Robert Wynne first assistant postmaster general was central in the postal trial today. He testified he often signed papers from Machens division without examining contents because they came in official form and he trusted Machen as an expert. Cross examination clarified signatures by subordinates and Wynnes limited awareness of Groff fasteners and related investigations.

Washington Robert Wynne Wynne Charles A Douglass Adrocaftian Machen Liebhardt Tirst Wane Wenno Hos Howley Mr Wynne Seamler Maddox Jones Wynne Qad Mr Douglas Taggert Justica Pritchard Douglas Taggart Wynn Smith Machens Machon Wynpa Cverything Hinn Hinn (Wynne Gould

Rights Secure in Manchuria and Japan China Pact

Ratifications exchanged at Washington set US rights in Manchuria for Mukden and Antung ports open to world trade. The ceremonies included Hay and the Chinese minister, with consuls to be appointed. A parallel Japan China treaty ratifies similar terms, expanding navigation, taxation, and legal reforms across treaty ports and waterways.

Washington State Department Hay Chen Tung Lieng-Cheng Mukden Anting Manchuria Antun Haz Senate Congress China Imperial Archivea Pekin Conger Takeira Japan United States Articla Ten Wuarda Pe Chi Li Changgha F Hunan Tataungkew Sheng King

Brain Workers Take a Rest Go to Florida by Rail

A fragmented note suggests travelers rest and head to Florida via the Southern Railway. It mentions options for a trip at night or during the day with a playful nod to the idea of a sleepy journey.

Fiorid2 Southern Railway

A K Hawkes Optician Offers Complete Eye Services

A K Hawkes, Optician, announces unequalled facilities for all aspects of spectacles. Services include eye testing, precise frame fitting to the face, and grinding lenses to suit all forms of defective vision. Guaranteed work from this shop at 4 Whiteball Street.

A. K. Hawkes Optician

Liquor Dealer in Americus Files Voluntary Bankruptcy

Americus Ga January 13 Special The filing of a petition for voluntary bankruptcy by G A Scott a well known liquor dealer of Americus caused considerable surprise when announced here today Many local folks are interested in the proceedings as Scott made numerous personal accounts for large sums during the Christmas holidays and these are still unsettled Assets listed are little more than half the amount of liabilities. the indebtedness exceeds 1000 dollars

Americus G. A. Scott G. A Scott Liguor Bcatt

Old Officers Elected in Grange Bank Meeting

The annual meeting of La Grange Banking and Trust Company stockholders and directors was held. Beales declared a semi annual dividend of 6 per cent. £13609 was added to the surplus fund. The old officers were reelected: President J A Dunton, vice president CV Trust, cashier T J Thornton, and bookkeeper W H L Newson.

Grange la Grange Banking and Trust Company Beales J & Dunton Trust T J Thornton W HL Newson

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