Conservatives gain but liberal majority remains in London election
In London and surrounding districts the general election results show Unionists leading with 82, Liberals 77, Labour 18, Nationalists 13. A day of gains for Unionists narrows the Liberal lead but Scotland and Wales still tilt Liberal. John Burns holds Battersea Clapham seat amid strong attacks and renewed support, while Woolwich sees Labour candidate Wil Crooks defeated by 4,000 votes after dramatic reception. Durham miners march to oppose Johnson, wrecking Marnley Hill Colliery offices.
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Wil Crooks
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Ballinger Pinchot Controversy Probed in Congress
Washington January 11 Congress probes the Ballinger Pinchot controversy amid sensational charges by Representative Hitchcock Democrat Nebraska against Secretary Ballinger and Interior officials. The House committee on expenditures will subpoena Ballinger Dennett and others to testify next Wednesday over alleged extravagance and improper use of funds including travel expenses for Ballinger’s nephew and a special inspector designation.
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Street repairs set in for Malletta Decatur Madison Avenue
The city outlines permanent street improvements including paving on Malletta Decatur Streets and Madison Avenue with a total apportionment of 3 370 972 98. Council debated the apportionment sheet before adoption by a 16 to 2 vote. Chambers and Smith voted no and bid to reconsider the action.
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Deca- Itur
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Finance Committee
Chambers
Monroe Smith
Smith
Rail merger talked in Baltimore over Western Maryland take over
Financial circles in Baltimore discuss a report of a pending deal that would see the Western Maryland railroad taken over by the New York Central System. The plan reportedly provides for a connection of the two systems at New Haven Pay.
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Eminent Men Gather for Hook Worn Disease Conference in City
Notables attend a formal gathering on hook worn disease with Dr Harris likely to be named permanent conference chairman. Program lists multiple expert speakers from Atlanta, Washington, Nashville, Tulane, Mobile, and Texas on topics from prevention to treatment and church involvement. Evening public meeting includes illustrated address by Dr Wardell Stiles.
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Atlanta
Texas State Board of Health
W. W. Landrum
Loutaville
R. M. Cunningham
Ensley
Ale
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Stiles
Washington, D. C
Delegates Arrive for Southern Hook Worm Conference
Delegates began arriving in the city for the Southern Hook Worm Conference held at the New Kimball House. Railroads offered reduced fares and over 200 acceptances from 12 southern states were received as hotel rooms tightened and plans for a luncheon and reception at the Piedmont Driving Club were finalized.
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Charles W. Stiles
Washington
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de. Wycliffe Rowe
Nashville
W. J. Miller
Johneonery
Tenn
H. B. Harris
Lall Board of Health
Bard
Train Wreck Kills Four Near Ogden Utah
A passenger train No 6 on the Southern Pact wrecked at Lemay sixty miles west of Ogden early today. Engineer J Rearson fireman R A Kroll and student fireman George Jones were killed and several others injured. The crash was caused by a misplaced switch according to reports.
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J. Rearson
R.A. Kroll
George Jones
Ime Ivene
Supreme Court Dismisses Georgia Freight Rate Suit
The U S Supreme Court dismissed the Macon Grocery Company suit seeking to block August 1908 freight rate increases by the Southern Freight Association. The decision affirmed the circuit court of appeals, ruling lack of proper jurisdiction in Georgia. The case traced to Judge Emory Speer and Swift action by Pardee and the appellate courts. The Interstate Commerce Commission had held hearings but had not issued a ruling.
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Supreme Court of the United States Today
Macon Grocery Company
Georgia
Southeastern Freight Association
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Supreme Court
Wmory Speer
Southern District of Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fedeeral
Government Dam Completion Near Cody Wyoming
The final cement bucket seals the big government dam on the Shoshone river eight miles above Cody. It stands as the world’s highest for this type at 28 feet, 85 feet long at the base and 20 feet at the top, designed to block floods and create a ten square mile artificial lake. It will supply water for irrigation of 469,000 acres.
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Cody
Wye
Banking Reform Sorely Needed at Home Says Secretary MacVeagh
New York January 17 Franklin MacVeagh secretary of the treasury told 706 bankers at the Waldorf Astoria that banking reform is essential and a sound central system is needed. He urged a monetary report after the election and warned against overreliance on 2 percent bonds while stressing the government should broaden investment avenues. He suggested awaiting the monetary commission’s report before deciding on a central bank and condemned lingering financial panics as avoidable.
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MacVeagh
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Ag Doca
Walsh Seeks New Trial In Walsh Prison Case
Leavenworth prison officials prepare to receive John R. Walsh, former Chicago financier and railway promoter, while he pursues a new trial after Supreme Court action on his writ of certiorari. His lawyers filed with the court of appeals seeking to overturn a five year sentence for misappropriation.
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Supreme Court
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Bims
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United States
James “H Mertonelertr
Me. Miller
Unsettled Weather Forecast For Georgia
Unsettled conditions tip rain across Georgia with rain in the north and partly cloudy, colder skies in midweek. Winds from the south and southwest strengthen, temperatures range from near 24 to mid 80s, with rainfall totals and monthly deficits noted.
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