Move to Increase Pay for Public Officials
The document cites John Sherman John Hay and Elihu Root serving for 8 000 and argues no neglect of duties due to salary. It notes William J Bryan criticizing 1 000 monthly pay and 12 900 annual salary as insufficient. It mentions matters before the department of state affecting relations with Mexico and pending important national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
John Hay
Elihu Root
William J. Bryan
Department of State
Mexico
Senators debate Secretary of State salary increase
The article notes calls to advise the Senate on a proper salary for the Secretary of State to live comfortably and devote full time to duties, currently $1,000 monthly. It discusses Bryan’s stance against a raise, Knox’s salary history, and Washington salaries and residences of past secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Senate
Woman and Son Saved From Blazing House in LaGrange
In LaGrange Georgia the Kellum home at South Lewig and DePal streets burned completely this morning. Mrs Kellum and her son were awakened by neighbors and rescued through a side window as the fire destroyed the residence. The origin is unknown and damages are partially insured.
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LaGrange
J. B. Kellum
South Lewig
De~pal
Two Boys Killed and Injured in City Animal Accidents
Two young boys were fatally injured and a third may die after horses and a mule attacked them in separate city areas within moments. Robert Stewart, 9, died instantly after a horse kicked him. Jeffries Barryhill, 5, was hospitalized in critical condition. Both incidents occurred near Stewart and Marietta streets respectively, with Grady hospital handling transports.
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Robert Stewart
Jeffries Barryhiil
Grady Hospital
Bele Stewart
Ella Whreet
Stewart Avenue
Wells Street
Barry
Childrew
Marietta Street
Brantley Blacklist Exposed in Congressional Probe
Testimony details strike breaking in St Louis, political meddling for Watson and Beveridge links, and funding rumors in Indiana. Mulhall described $3,000 from Van Cleave aide Schwedtman to end a shoeworkers’ strike as witnesses recall visits to Maine and entries about three unnamed millionaires willing to spend to defeat Watson. Lively exchange and reader interest marked the day as Crockett letters drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
James E. Watson
Indiana
Beveridge
Maine
Littlefield
Taft
Sherman
W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
F. C. Schwedtman
van Cleave
Schwedtman
Mulhall
George L. Crockett
Thomaston
White County Bank Stockholders Meet in Cleveland Ga
The White County Bank stockholders gathered for the annual meeting in Cleveland Georgia. The bank reported a prosperous year with a 21 percent net on the capital stock.
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White County Bank
Cleveland
Griggs and Treutlen counties favored by committee
The committee on constitutional amendments recommended passage for Griggs and Treutlen counties while opposing Atkinson and James counties. Hearings stretched into the night amid strong delegations from Worth Colquitt Mitchell and other counties with supporters and foes clashing over the proposed new counties.
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Griggs
Treutlen
House
Atkinson
James Counes
House Chamber
Griggs County
Worth
Colquitt
Mitchell
Oll Griggs
W. J. Bush
Golquttt County
Mr. Way
Moultrie
R. L. Shipp
J. H. Tipton
Sylvester
Worth County
Grigge
Gringa
Hansell County
Trautlen County
Geiger
Mt. Vernon
Treutlen County
Hang
Folsom
Atkinson County
L. Mosee
Coweta
J. A. Cromartie
Jeff Davis
Mark Wilcox
Coffee
Witacoochee
J. W. Quincey
Douglas
Committee votes down state board in tax revision debate
Lawmakers heatedly debated the state board of equalization and tax revision measures as subcommittees reported a Lipscomb led substitute. Akin Stovall Sheppard Cooper Lipscomb opposed striking the state board feature while Garlington urged settling the board question first amid scattered motions and confusion.
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Akin
Stovall
Elbert
Sheppard
Cooper
Lipscomb
State Board
Myrick
Beck
Garlington
State Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalizers
Swift
Jones
Coweta
Sumter
Committee of Five
Wars and Means
Wheatley
Habun County
Oglethorpe
Rabun
Screven
Hodze
Hills
Mayor Rushed Traffic Work on Ivy Street Plans
City leaders pressed Georgia Railway and Power to begin laying Ivy Street tracks by Thursday. Mayor Woodward, County Commissioner Shelby Smith, S B Turmen, and Captain R M Clayton debated progress on Ivy Street West Peachtree Georgia Avenue and West Mitchell. County and city officials pledged action to avoid prolonged disruption and congestion on Peachtree Street. The Ivy Street paving awaited earth settling and track completion before work could proceed. West Peachtree material purchases were approved, with paving to start soon and Georgia Avenue slated for September.
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Georgia Railway and Power Company
Ivy Streat
Thomas K. Glenn
Woodward
Shelby Smith
S. B. Turmen
R. M. Clayton
City Construction Department
Ivy
West Peachtree
Georgia Avenue
West Mitchell Streets
Marietta
Clayton
West
Peachtree
Ivy Street
Peachtree Street
Smith
West Mitchell Ftrest
Sermon Denounces Turkey Trot At Columbus Church
In Columbus Georgia on July 15 a pointed sermon at St Luke's Methodist Church denounced the Turkey Trot and other animal dances amid calls against summer laxity. The sermon drew editorial praise from the Columbus paper and reflected a moralist tone of the era.
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Columbus
Ummer
A. M. Williams
Columbus Methodist District
St. Luke's Methodist Church
Atlanta Business Women to Get Own Hotel and Center
The Young Women’s Christian Association moves Atlanta’s business women to a new headquarters in the Rhodes Ellis street property with an on site reading room recreation rooms and domestic science studies. The plan includes music handicrafts and classes while the Baker street home continues its work and a boarding home becomes a sought after department for young workers in the central locality.
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Ansley
Atlanta
Young Women’s Christian Association
A. G. Rhodes
Harry Dewar
Europe
Young Women’s Christian Asociation
Emery- Steiner
Wesley Memorial
Rhodes
Ellis Street
Young Women's Christan Association
Baker Street
Dewar
Young Woman's Christian Association
Sarah Convers
New York
Columbia University
Convicted Preacher Granted New Trial in Arkansas Case
Fort Emith Arkansas July 15 Marion Capps a preacher convicted of burning his three children to death has been granted a new trial by the supreme court. The grounds include the jury not stating the degree of murder and alleged false testimony by his 15 year old daughter Bertha and 11 year old son Ea. The children's testimony convicted their father.
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Fort Emith
Ark
Marion Capps
Antreme
Seni | Capps
Bertha
Ogain
US seeks stability as Mexico crisis looms
Washington officials admitted deep concern over Mexico and European notes on US policy. Secretary Bryan held a two hour talk with President Wisden amid cabinet discussions on recognizing Huerta and backing elections to restore constitutional rule, signaling ongoing efforts to protect US interests without endorsing provisional leadership.
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Washington
Mexico
Europa
Bryan
Wisden
Mexico City
United States
Huerta
County objected to city material for Butler Street sewer
County commissioners filed a formal complaint with the sewer committee over the rubble stone used by the city on the Butler Street sewer. Chairman Shelby Smith said the rubble stone slowed work and urged crushed stone for the rest of the project, but city contracts with quarries specify rubble. The city will blast rock with two crushers for other jobs.
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Sewer Committee
Butler Street
Shelby Smith
R. M. Clayton
Joba
Lane Hosts Interior Birthday Party for 4000 Employees
Secretary Lane celebrated his forty-ninth birthday with a reception in the Interior Department great court assisted by Mrs. Lane. The event drew hundreds of prominent social and political figures from Washington.
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Lane
Washington
Great Court of the
Interior Department
Department
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