Law Is Brui by Ralroass: Congress Urged to Amend Law
The fifteenth Interstate Commerce Commission report faults rebates to large shippers, urges law amendments to curb illegal practices in packing houses and grain shipments, and calls for open books and stronger enforcement. It notes corporations are not liable under current rules and highlights significant discriminatory export rates against wheat.
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Congress
Shington
Interstate Commerce Mission
Neipal Railway
Corrupt to the Very Core in Ireland Debate
In London January 23 John Redmond Irish leader resumes debate on the address in reply to the throne. He attacks government coercion and the land purchase act as injustice while urging Irish grievances be addressed. Wyndham defends limited aims and condemns agitation as bullying, insisting on liberty and property protection.
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London
House of Commors
John Redmond
Wyndham
Ireland
House of Commons
Redmond
United Irish League
Americans Open German Loan Subscriptions in United States
A Berlin loan syndicate of German bankers reports that subscriptions cover the entire 2,000,400 mark issue of a new 2 percent loan. The Hohenzollern yacht arrives at Gibraltar with Admiral Count Von Baudissin aboard, while Timothy Harrington is reelected lord mayor of Dublin amid ongoing legal and regulatory debates on rail and safety laws. The text also notes court decisions affecting long and short haul rulings and outlines compliance with the Safety Appliance Law and accident reporting requirements for interstate railways.
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Berlin
United States
Henzollern
Gibraltar
Hoohenzollern
Count von Baudissin
Hohenzollern
New York
Commission
United States Supreme Court
Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeals
Circuit Court
Northern District of Alabama
Supreme Court
Alabama Midland
Chattanooga
Georgia Railroad Commission
Piedmont
Ala
Anniston
la Grange
New Orleans
Io LaGrange
LaGrange
Atlanta
Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Empress Hidden Behind Screen as Ministers Meet Emperor
Pekin January 13 Chinese and foreign envoys were received as representatives of sovereigns equal to the emperor. Sir Ernest Satow spoke for the foreign powers detailing aims for China's independence, integrity, and modernization. The audience occurred in the Forbidden City as officials translated and the emperor remained silent and impassive.
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Sir Ernest Satow
Pekin
Ching
Forbidden City
Prince Ching
Legations
Ernest Satow
Edain
Barriera
China
Prison to Open on February 4
The new federal prison in Atlanta will begin operations on February 4 with 150 prisoners arriving from five northern prisons by February 5 or 6. Warden S A Hawk reports plans and staffing, including Georgia-sourced appointments, guard ratios, and a commission visiting northern facilities.
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Knox
Atlanta
WSS
S. A. Hawk
Federal ‘Prison
Washington
Frank Strong
Department of Justice
A. Hawk
U. S. Penitentary
Frankstrong
Hawk
W. G Hames
St. Louie
United States
Columbus
Ohio
Moundaville
W.va
New York State
Georgia
Blanchard E. Hiatt
Obfio
Quake in Mexico City Strikes Again
Another slight earthquake shook Chilpancingo yesterday afternoon. People ran in despair but no injuries reported. Official data show 614 houses destroyed in the first two quakes, not counting government buildings. Panic continues as residents flee to other towns and cities.
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Mexico City
Chilpancingo
Skirmish on Railroad Line Between Colon and Panama
Rebels clash with government forces on the Isthmus of Panama with ten liberal casualties in a line skirmish between Colon and Panama. U S naval orders mobilize ships to monitor developments affecting treaty rights and interests in the region. Marconi receives Italian royal decoration in Rome.
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Colon
Colombia
Panama
Santiago de Chile
United States
Iowa
Wisconsin
Valparaiso
Atlantic
Washington
Long
Marietta
Porto Rico
Gulf
Philadelphia
Pacific
Kurdish Armies Lit Armenia in January Conflicts
In Armenia Kurds fought tribes in Bitlis and Van with heavy casualties. Twenty men died at Bitlis and both sides suffered at Van. In the vilayet Kossove Bulgarian and Turkish shops clashed, with ten Bulgarians killed.
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Constantinople
Armenia
Italian Borghese Gallery Transfer to United States Proposed
London reports Lady Stanley asserts Italian legal hurdles cleared and talks advance to move the Borghese gallery to the United States. Rome debacle aside, Italy plans a 3.5 million lire purchase for Villa Borghese art, with Raphael works and other major pieces at stake.
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United States
London
Lady Stanley
Sir Henry M. Stanley
Entir.e | Borghese
Taliern Chamber of Deputies
Villa Bagrese
Prince Borsaese
Raphael
Rome
Borghese
Gold Medal at Pan American Grand Dr Siegert Angostura Buyers
London rumors from January 23 suggest a Hoer delegate met Lord Rosebery and submitted peace proposals to him. The cabinet reportedly declined to consider them, believing the war would end with Boer capitulation.
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Great Britain
London
House of Commons
Schalk-Burgher
Lord Rosebery
Lord Usbury
Danish West India treaty signed by Danish minister
Authority to sign the Danish West India treaty was ceded to the Danish minister in Washington today. A fragmented item mentions Bland-Williams nuptials in Columbus Georgia and a mix of other names and places, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Washington
Copenhagen
Weehington
Bland-Williams
Columbus
T. Blend
Glen Alta
Vista
City proposes nine wards and ward based council seats
A city charter revision subcommittee debated extending city limits and reconfiguring wards. They favored nine wards arranged like spokes, with council members elected by ward and aldermen citywide. Secretary Cooper to supply data on population and taxable wealth within a quarter mile of current limits, excluding West End and Inman Park. The panel’s next meeting is January 0, W. S. Thomson chairing.
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City Charter Revision Committee
Atlanta
Tarse
Cooper
Fse
West End
Inman Park
W. S. Thomson
A. Q. Adams
W. W. Dreper
J. R. Smith
Ruling by Interstate Commission on Western Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission decided that rates from Cincinnati and Louisville to Norfolk and Wilmington should be the fair basis for relative rates from St Louis and Chicago with a carrier-favorable modification. The adjustment aims to set Chicago St Louis and East St Louis to Wilmington rates at about 35 percent of East St Louis to Norfolk. The decision pertains to the Willington Tariff Association versus Cincinnati Portsmouth and Virginia Railroad and others.
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South
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cincinnati
Louisville
Norfolk
Wilmington
N. C
St Louis
Chicago
East St. Louis
Ard di Caro
Commission
Doctors to Visit Scagels Schools by Board Appointment
The board of education appointed a medical visitor board to inspect city schools and improve hygienic conditions to prevent contagious diseases. Each member will oversee three physicians per assigned school, with several listed for Edgewood Boulevain West End State Calhoun Ivy Walker Davis Crew Girls High Marietta Williams and others. Names of absent appointees will follow. Ten days leave granted to Supt. Slaton to attend.
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Board of Education
Edgewood and
Boulevain
BR. R. Kime
Catherine R
A. G. Hobbs
M. Hoke
Black
Walker
W. C. Robinson
J. Gearnest
A. H. Raskin
Davis
W. B. Parks
W. C. Warren
J. N. Brawner
Crew
Hunter P. Coomr
L Amster
H. 5
Alexander W. Sterling
J R. Garner
Lizzie Lupo
Marietta Street
Bre.t Behola
Mids Azile Jones
Katherine Guerard
W.F. Slaton
Meeting of superintendents association in Chicago
A petition from the Daughters of the American Revolution urged Georgia day February 12 be observed in schools during the association meeting in Chicago from February 25 to 28.
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Superintendents’ Association
Chicago
Daughters of the American Revolution
New Eyeglass Prescripton Store Opens at Whitehall Viaduct
Costa announces a new eyeglass prescription service at a newly opened shop in Whitehall at the viaduct. For thirty one years the firm has produced spectacles emphasizing quality finish style accuracy and prompt service.
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Whitehall
Dublin Banking Company elects directors and grants dividend
Dublin Ga January 28 special the annual stockholders meeting elected directors for the coming year including T J Pritchett W W Robinson Charles W Brantley J A Finn and others. A 10 percent dividend was declared and 7500 was added to the surplus. Officers named for the year include T J Hchant president W W Robinson vice president James Steinn cashier and A R Arnau assistant cashier.
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Dublin Institution
Dublin
Dublin Banking Company
Thomas J. Pritchett
W. W. Robinson
Charles W Brantley
Finn
A B. Jackton
Jones
James
Fontes E. Wiliams
Philadelphia
T. J. HG Chant
James Steinn
A R Arnau
Sam Jones Indorses Guerry In Georgia Campaign Speech
Cartersville Ga January 23 Special Hon Dupont Guerry candidate for governor spoke over an hour at the courthouse addressing prohibition, tax reform and enforcement by electing reform minded officials. Rev Sam Jones endorsed Guerry as a clean, brainy statesman promising support from Terrell and others.Basically a political rally report with Guerry advocating prohibition and reform.
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Sam Jones Indorses Guerry
Cartersville
Dupont Guerry
Court House
Sam
M. Terrell
Jones
J. A
Slavery in the Philippines discussed in House debates
In Washington the urgent deficiency bill debate wraps up but voting on its passage is postponed to tomorrow. Rural free delivery pay rises from $6500 to 360 per year face backing, as Cannon Loud defend the method. Several members linked Philippine army post and slavery in the Jolo group to broader policy, with mixed reactions on U S authority and conduct.
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John Wesley Gaines
Washington
Whch
Hill
Connecticut
Cannon
Loud
Post Office
Cummings
New York
Tammany Hall
Kahn
California
Philippines
Pierce
Tennessee
Phiippines
Gennon
Manila
United States
Mooly
Matsachusetts
United Sates
Mercer
Nebraska
Cochran
Missouri
Mexaley
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E. Ala
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James Brownlee
Flourville
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