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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
5
Debate Over Presidential Expenses and Carriage Allowances
The article details a parliamentary vote shift led by Major Benster Sutherland of Utah, mentioning Roosevelt's travel allowance and Taft’s salary. It notes debates on White House upkeep costing about 500,000 annually, including salaries and vehicle expenses, with Republicans and progressives split on safety increases and carriages. It cites Senator Warren on vehicle use and Hemenway’s critique of spending practices, reflecting a broader debate over executive expenditures and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benster Sutherland
Utah
Clay
Roosevelt
Taft
Bacon
White
White House
Hailey
Warren
Wyoming
Congress
Hemenway
Washington
Dé Hemenway
Money
Theodore
William
Mr Money
Theodora Roosevelt
William I
Political Debate On Budget and Presidencies In Washington
The House debated the urgent deficiency appropriation bill in Washington on January 19. Leaders argued over spending for presidential automobiles and salaries, with objections to raised costs and deficits. Representatives discussed seed distribution and other allocations, highlighting tensions between appropriations and fiscal limits. The session showed partisan divides over executive funding and agricultural aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Antos
Washington
House
Tawney
As. Boon
Heflin
Alabama
Agricultural Department
Mann
Hillness
Tewney
Minnesota
Candier
Mississippi
Candler
Theo Ed, Ee
Roosevelt seeks commission to aid Liberia in crisis
President Roosevelt transmitted to Congress, with his approval, a State Department letter requesting authority to appoint a three American commission to Liberia. The aim is to enlist the republic in strengthening its government, with a proposed appropriation of 420,000 for expenses. Secretary Root notes Alberta’s condition as serious and the challenge of governing educated descendants of colonists alongside native tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Commission of
Washington
Bia
Root
Commission of Three Americana
Liberia
Alberta
United States
Fiber Box Debate Dominates Western Classification Hearing
Mobile January 19 Western Classification committee spent the morning hearing members of the fiber box committee and did not finish discussion. Two more speakers are set to present this session. The fiber box, a substitute for the wooden box, is being urged for classification in the same game class as the box it intends to replace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Classification Committee
Mobile
Ala
Emory College Elects Spring Term Officers
At Emory College Oxford Georgia during a Pew Literary Society session term officers were elected and inaugurated for spring. Board of directors.Allgood of Marietta chairman Edgar G Kenyon of Albany E V Y Heath of Girard W Heckwith Oxford Ihaton K Starr Oxford P M Muse of Savannah was elected candidate morum A W White of Orange treasurer O B Trammell Rockmart assistant treasurer W M Barnett Tallahassee Florida recording secretary P M Munro Buena Vista corresponding secretary J D McCord Manassas chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory College
Oxford
Pew Literary Society
Y Allgood
Marietta
Edgar G Kenyon
Albany
VY Heath
Girard
Heckwith
Ihaton K Starr
P M Muse
Savannah
Canatr Morum
A. W. White
Oranges
O B. Trammell
Rockmart
W Mf Barnett
Tallahasses
Fla
P M Munro
Buena Vieta
J D. McCord
Manassas
Farmers Sell More Cotton as Prices Rise in Griffin
Farmers around Griffin plant more grain and cotton as oats and wheat green, corn soon to grow, and cotton sales rise with cotton prices moving past eight cents in Griffin. In Hot Springs Arkansas, January 19, the Ypporty Athletic Club announced a twenty round match between ruin Hart and Jimmy Barry set for February 1, Barry training for the event while Hart arrives for workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Art
Barry
Hot Springs
Ark
Ypporty Athletic Club
Ruin Hart
Jimmy Barry
Rmatch
Hart Ae
Poe Exclusion Sparks Hall of Fame Debate in New York
The Poe centenary events at Poe Park NYU and Columbia drew clinicians and scholars debating whether the author of The Raven and The Bells should join the immortals. Poets, professors, and leaders honored Poe with speeches and medals amid claims fame comes from readers, not votes.
Auditor Attacked in Southern Express Office Fight
Henry Kropp assistant auditor was shot at twice by T J Birdsong an employee in Chattanooga Tenn this morning in the general office building. Bullets grazed his chin and Birdsong struck him with the pistol causing painful though not serious injuries after a heated dispute. Police took custody as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Henry Kropp
Southern Express Company
T J Birdsong
Mlsst
Binisong
Kropp
Dublin County Superior Court to Convene Monday
The superior court of Loure s county will convene next Monday January 85. Key cases include the near beer prosecutions linked to city versus Radford and Kennedy, who catered to near beer dealers in Dublin, amid strong local sentiment against them. St. Boy Struck by Street Car in Fengesola. The boy, Gus A. Soderlind's little son, is noted in Fengesola Florida on January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fengesola
Fla
Gua
Son
Gus A. Soderlind
Waa
Mortuan Georgia Maude Waters dies in Lakewood Heights
Maude Waters infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Waters dies at home in Lakewood Heights. Burial set for Hollywood cemetery. Walter Mart formerly of Atlanta dies at his Jacksonville home. Survived by mother Mrs Smart and brother Arthur Smart of Athens. Funeral arrangements pending. G B Powell of Cairo dies. funeral at Methodist Church conducted by multiple ministers. leaves wife and seven children.
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Georgia
Maude Waters
Maude
Andra
G. ‘Waters
Lakewood Heights
Esriy
Taterment
Hollywood Cemetery
Walter Omart
Walter Mart
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Mra A, G. Smart
Arthur Smart
Athnix
Alfred Grandy
Washington Street
H M Patternon & Son
M. J. Lopre
Lopes
Goers
D H Lowes
Charleston
B. F. Powell
Caire
Cairo
W E Towson
R. H Harris
Attack by Seven Men Shatters Family in Adtuitissa
In Adtuitissa a party of seven armed men attacked Atdiutissa Aim and two others while at work, wounding two severely and leaving one dead or dying. Mitchell testified recently at Troy against the suspects, three of whom are said to be in custody. the crime follows a report of illicit trafficking. Memphis furnisher Samuel H Gibson, 68, commits suicide amid business worries in his apartments, with the Memphis Supply Co. mentioned in receivership. Real estate figures Van B Smith and M. C. Durham Epps join Thomson & Lynes, aligning with Brown Randolph Building operations. Mrs Campbell stages Ole Latimer Husband, a moral drama protesting loveless marriages, in Tendon on January 18.
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Atdiutissa
Aim
Tobe Mitchell
Email Sa
Marty
Mitchell
Bend
Troy
Memphis
Tenn
Samuel H Gibson
Furnitura
Gibson
Memphis Supply Company
Thomson & Lynes
van B Smith
Me C
Durham Epps
Smith
Atlanta
Mr Epps
J P Sturgeon & Co
Messra Thomson & Lynes
Brown
Campbell
Patrick Campbell
Ole Latimer
Rudolph Besier
Prizes Awarded for Duffy's Pure Malt Ads in Baltimore and Syracuse
Prize winners include J R Blake of Baltimore 1141 Myrtle Ave first prize one hundred dollars E C Countryman Syracuse 424 Village Bldg second prize fifty dollars W & Curdy Boston 73 Journal Brdg third prize twenty six dollars W J Austin Brooklyn six Berwick Park fourth prize ten dollars J M Plunket Doane St fifth prize ten dollars and W W Westerly Brooklyn Fulton St Doane 1-2 Fulton St Brooklyn third prize winner notes amateurs and advises on writing effective advertisements for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey highlighting truth and clarity to persuade readers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy's
I T
E. C. Countryman
Syracuse
W. &. Curdy
Journal Brdg
Boston
Duffy
EI -Teaders
Thiey
Malt Walauy Co
Botester
Roosevelt Fight Japanese Legislation Sparks California Telegrams
President Roosevelt presses California to pause anti Japanese bills fearing harm to the nation. Governor Gillette cites federal relations and Japan’s emigration talks, while critics warn of political pressure and lasting impact on California at the state Capitol in Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Rodgevet
California
Roounevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
Gillette
Epis Sacramento
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Cothéan Trial Moves Slowly in San Francisco
San Francisco January 14 the second week of Patrick Callyhoun’s trial on bribery charges for a United Railways franchise began with no new defendants. Testimony is not yet underway as observers expect delays before proceedings intensify. In a separate note, Berlin reports Germany received an official apology for the improper handling of harbor affairs affecting steamers, with the matter being resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cothean
San Francisco
Patrick Callyhoun
Trailas
United Railways
Liberia
Germany
Berlin
Ef Heris
Chamberlain Elected Senator in Six Year Term
January 8 reports across states show multiple U S Senate selections. Chamberlain wins a six year term over Claude R Porter in a party split, with joint legislative session scheduled to formalize the result. Hopkins and Stone headlines reflect varied state outcomes and future joint sessions for confirmation.
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United States Senate
Claude R Porter
Hopkins
Illineis
Springfield
Neo
United States
Albert Hopkins
Aarons
Senate
Tim
Stone
Missonri
Jefferson
Bya
John C Meékinles
Penrose
Harriabars
Haghsburg
Rolse Penrose
Penns A- Nia
Hughes
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Charles J Hughes Jr
Henry
Teiler
Brondegee
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
Frank B Hrendegee
New London
General Assembly of
Root
New York
Albany
Hlinudeo
Thomas C Piatt
Lewis” Bruggesint Chanter
Assembly
Mr Root
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Savuacy
House
Hoth
Thomas P Gore
Dennis T Flynn
Oklahoma City
Territory of
Gallinger
New Hampsnire
Concord N Ho
Mtriot
Jacob H Gallinger
New Hampshire
Jones
Washington
Olympia
Wash
Wesle
N Jones
Atoud Jones
Cottrill
Smoot
Utah
Salt Lake City
Heed Smoot
United States Against World In Panama Property Scrutiny
The article reports ongoing federal investigation into the Panama canal property purchase by the United States from French stockholders. Witnesses include Doris Robinson and Charles Te, with names tied to Roosevelt era figures. Senate action features Lodge and Rayner resolutions, and debates on where the inquiry proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engelmann
Paris
Taft
Washington
Nicel
Panama Canal
Genere
Doris Robinson
Tan
Roosevelt
Tie Jr
Indianapo
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Panama
Uniteg Sturteg
Senate
Rayner
Lhp
Lodge
Contempt Charge Draws Penitentiary Chief to Court in Arkansas
Attorneys for Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing accuse James Pitcock superintendent of the penitentiary of violating a court injunction by removing stage convicts from the brick company. Pitcock’s citation targeted others but prosecutors drop them, pursuing only Pitcock. A second item notes a Confederate Veterans camp electing Barrow as commander and seeking a Lincoln monument in memory of the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Heck
Ark
Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing Company
James Pitcock
Arkansas Penitentiart
Pitcock
Donaghes
Norwood
Ludwig
Tucker
Augstar Jobe
Penitentiary Board
Pitenck
Barrow
Griffa Jeevan
Spalang Camp
Téal
United Confederate Veterans
Ron Barrow
Lincoln
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Ohio
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