Proposals on Restricting Representation in the South
The piece reports on Republicans debating a caucus to back measures aimed at limiting representation in the South and mandating investigation of Louisiana elections. It quotes Pledger opposing Crumpacker style bills and argues for strict voting rights, prodding for prohibitory laws, and notes on a reform bill by Glugon punishing election fraud.
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Tos. Ohl
Washington
South
Louisiana
Pledger
Georgia
Crummacker
Biv
Congress
Admiral Sedley
Roosevelt
Dewey
Senate
Livingston
House
Maddox enters a feretest against hasty census bill
Washington January 23 There was no business to present to the house to day and it adjourned after twenty five minutes Mr Hopkins of Illinois reported the permanent census bill and gave notice he would call it up tomorrow Mr Maddox of Georgia protested that the time was too short for members to familiarize themselves with the measure A request to make the oleomargarine bit a special order for next Monday was objected to on the democratic side For Mere Reserve Banks Washington January 1 The house committees on banking and currency today ordered a favorable report on the bill authorizing the selection of reserve banks sites of population 35 00 instead of 500 current capital $100000 instead of $200000
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Washington
House
Hopkins
Ilinois
Maddox
Georgia
Kyle Kyle Kyle Found Guilty One Dollar Fine
The court martial acquits Lt Col Kyle of disobeying orders and conduct unbecoming an officer. He is found guilty only of using insulting language in a letter, fined one dollar with imprisonment if unpaid. Governor approves not guilty on other charges and disapproves some findings, ordering broad special duty suspensions for several officers. The case highlights a bitter, demoralized regiment and signals potential reorganization.
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Kyle
Morgan County
Third Infantry
Higdon
McDonnell
Huey
Parks
Gardner
Kennedy
Alabama
Montgomery
Atlanta Public Building Bill Sparks Senate Action
Senator Clay's bill to appropriate 500000 for enhancements to Atlanta's public building passes the Senate unanimously and heads to the House military affairs committee. Representative Livingston seeks a favorable report, while leaders push to block public building legislation this session. Captain E P Howell from Atlanta proceeds to Baltimore and supports the Atlanta military park bill awaiting committee action.
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JOS
OHL
Washington
Senate
Clay
Atlanta
Committee On Public Buildings
House Committee
Livingston
House of the House
E. P. Howell
Baltimore
Prince Henry's Southern Visit Face Atlanta Hope
Washington report says Assistant Secretary of State Hill weighs altering plans so Prince Henry can visit Atlanta during his southern trip. Roosevelt influence sought. Senator Bacon plans to urge a stop in Atlanta with German ambassador contact. Tampa German American Club also invites the prince to extend the visit to Tampa and beyond to Nampa.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Hill
Chaiman
Prince Henry
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Roosevelt
Livingston
Avanta
Bacon
Tampa
Fla
Nampa
Sleet Storm Ravages South with Million Dollar Loss
January reports from Little Rock and several Tennessee cities describe a severe sleet and cold rain event. Damage tops 400,000 in Little Rock with telegraph lines down and 3,000 trees felled. other towns report frozen streets, delayed trains, and service outages across Ohio Valley, Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
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Little Rock
Ark
Main Street
Western Union
Southern Telephone and Telegraph Company
Louisiana Street
Ohio Valley
Toursville
Ohio River Valley
Knoxville
Tenn
Memphis
Postal Telegraph
Chattanooga
Nashville
Trade with China unlikely hurt by exclusion act
San Francisco lawyer H J Livernash told the senate immigration committee that Chinese exclusion laws will not injure US China trade. He argued cotton growers overstate harm, noted smuggling payments for entrants range from 35 to 1000 dollars, and said Congress must address merchant marine protection with American seamen at risk. The hearing resumed Tuesday at 8 o'clock.
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Livernash
Washington
H. J. Livernash
San Francisco
Senate Committee On Immigration
United States
China
Penrose
Congress
Merchent Marine
Taihe
Patrick Murder Trial Witness Repeats Forgeries Claim
James A. Baker testified again in the murder trial of Albert T. Patrick for William Marsh Rice. He said he sought handwriting expert opinions before judging signatures and indicated Patrick planned a full investigation of relations with Rice. Norman Meldrim testified that signatures on a $65,000 and a $25,000 check appeared forged.
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James A. Baker
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Rice
Patrick
York
Osborne
Moore
Court of Appeals
Molineux
Gore
Norman Meldrim
Millionaire Rice
Diaz Leaves Mission After Cuban Mission Dispute
The semale Baptist church of Havana Cuba, long served by Rev. A J Diaz, is no longer a Southern Baptist missionary. Dr W W Landrum announced after a Cuban visit with Dr McConnell and Judge Hillyer that Diaz resigned as missionary though the church keeps him as pastor. The committee, led by Judge Hillyer, reported Diaz’s missionary credentials are terminated though Diaz remains a church pastor, citing political entanglements and ministerial concerns.
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Semale
South
F. C. McConnell
George Hillyer
Landrum
Cuba
Southern Baptist Convention
Diaz
A. J. Diaz
A. J Diaz
Gath
Migister
Gethsemane Church
Huilyer
Diez
Knox
Scotland
Maso
Weather Forecast and Local News Highlights
Rain in the forecast with warmer conditions in the east and fresh east winds. Friday looks fair but cooler in the interior. highs near 36, lows around 31 to 46. Local notes include Rev W W Landrum returning from Cuba and announcing Rev A J Diaz no longer with Cuban Baptist missions. A wedding accident, freight bureau formation in Atlanta, and plans for Georgia sugar and crop inspections. Reports of political and legal developments across the South and a court martial in Montgomery.
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W. W. Landrum
Cuba
A. J. Diaz
Baptist Church
W. G. Landers, Jr
Grady Hospital
Mixs Welters
Freight Bureau of Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Buriices
Georgia
Contested Atlanta consolidation ordinance stalls after amendments
The Atlanta council debates consolidating the Atlanta Railway and Power Company with the Atlanta Rapids Transit Company and the Georgia Electric Light Company. Alderman Welch propels seven amendments, all defeated, while outside railroad interests urge postponement to review freight rights. The measure, backed by the committee of eleven, seeks to define terms under which a consolidated company may operate, with opposition citing potential franchise extensions and city rights over streets and rates.
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Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Atlanta Rapids Transit Company
Georgia Electrc Light Company
Board of Aldermen
M. M. Welch
Welch
Alderman Welch
G. ¥. Pierce
T. D. Longino
Consolidated Company
Avelch
Preston Arkwright
Atkinson
Algerman
M. T LaHatte
John C. Heed
James L. Key
J. Frank Beck
E Harman
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Ins
Whitehill Street
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House Committee On Military Affairs
Livingstom
Prince
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