August Belmont Testifies On Democratic Fund Contributions
August Belmont tells Senate investigators he contributed about 250000 to the Democratic National Campaign Fund in 1904 and recalls advancing 50000 to the committee with reimbursement details. He estimates totals near 325000 with cash payments common, and notes contributors included Wall Street figures and corporate interests amid questions of motivation and potential favors.
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Washington
Sui
Senate
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Belay
Gena
Tor Paynter
Belmont
Campatan
Damoecratic National Committee
Jones
al- Waqa
Senator Jones
Helmont
F Parker
Judge Newman Takes Summer Vacation in North Carolina
Judge William T. Newman departs for the North Carolina mountains for a several week summer rest. He will be away from the city during this period and devote his time to relaxation.
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Newman
William T. Newman
North Carolina
Judge Newman
Archibald Haled to Senate Bar
Washington July 16 The trial of Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court begins amid impeachment proceedings in the Senate The court of impeachment convened and a summons to Archbald to appear on July 19 was issued The proceedings mark the first impeachment trial before the Senate since 1905 and involve alleged favors from litigants before his court.
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Washington
Robert W Archbald
Commerce Court
Senate
Archbald
Scranton
House
Congress
Henry J. Claxton
Alabama
House Committee
House of Representatives
Robert W. Archbald
Clayton
Senator Clark
Wyoming
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Bacon
Sorayne Cane
Judge Swayne
Florida
United States
Supreme Court
William Blount
Tennessee
John Pickering
New Hampshire
West H. Humphrey
Andrew Johnson
Samuel Chase
James H. Peck
W. W. Belknap
Charles Swayne
Tempest and Sunshine at Forsyth Draw Large Week Attendance
Master Gables and Company stage a vaudeville run at the Forsyth with bigger crowds on Tuesday despite rain. The ensemble, plus two standout performers described as a handsome boy and a sweat-making girl, headline the week as audiences applaud the show.
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Keith
Forsyth
Master Gables and Company
Weieeday
Beacketeh
Tempest
Sunabine
Cities Indorse Electric Line Between Atlanta and Macon
Macon and Bibb County officials adopted resolutions praising the Atlanta and Macon Railway interurban project. Macon and Griffin councils endorsed the plan, sending copies to the Georgia Railroad Commission as the company seeks bonds of 1.3 million dollars and 3.8 million in stock to finance construction and operation. The hearings are set for today.
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Bibb County
Atlanta-Macon
Railroad Commission
Macon
Atlanta and Macon Railway Company
Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Honorable Railroad Commission of Georgia
Griffin
Atlanta and
Griffin Council
Spalding
City of
Georgia Railroad Commission
Atlanta and Macon Tabway Company
Georgia
Mayor bans turkey trot in Macon Georgia
Macon Georgia July 16 Special Mayor John T Moore brands the turkey trot as disorderly Conduct and fines two black men Ike Coullen and Mack Johnson after patrolman Kir arrests them for dancing on the street The mayor’s stance contrasts with his earlier liberal image and reflects local suppression of the street dance.
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Macon
John T. Moore
Moore
Ike Coullen
Mack Johnson
Kirby
Storm Rips Savannah Beach Areas With Minor Damage
The July storm brought strong winds and heavy rains to Savannah Tybee Island and nearby coasts causing resort depopulation and high tides. Officials reported no major damage though signals remained and warnings were issued for Charleston and surrounding regions. Crop losses were reported in Augusta with heavy rains and winds while Waycross reported high tides and restored communications after downed lines.
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Charleston
D. C
Florida
Weather Bureau
Donnell Goes to Washington
Rumors arise from Captain George 8. Donnell's absence from Atlanta as secretary to the fifth district civil service commission. Reports claim his Washington report on federal officers’ political activity led to removal, but no substantiation exists. Denials say he was not transferred. the reason for his absence remains unclear.
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George
Donnell
Civil Service Commission
Fifth District
Washington
Will Gay
Atlanta
Ilenry Linecoln Johnson
Dissolving the Steel Combine Faces Bipartisan Endorsement
Washington July 16 The Stanley committee will publish two reports to Congress one by Republicans and one by Democrats both agreeing that the United States Steel Corporation should be dissolved and that the government anti trust suit against it should proceed The minority backs the Sherman Law violation finding but will not join the majority in a remedial legislation package and will propose an alternate bill set.
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Washington
Stanley Committee
Steel Trust
Congress
United States Steel Corporation
Confesses to Many Diamond Robberies in Several Cities
Savannah Ga July 16 Charles Davis Clais Robert Aelas the man who entered the jewelry store of Van Keuren Co yesterday and attempted to steal a 1400 diamond ring confessed to police this morning that he has operated the same game in many other cities He stole a diamond ring from Sim Co in Troy N Y last month but escaped prosecution He says he has also operated in Holyoke Springfield and Pittsfield Mass
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Savannah
Charles Davis
Clais
Robert Aelas
van Keuren & Co
Sim & Co
Troy
Charles H. Lang
Holyoke
Springfield
Pittsfield
Mass
Matthews Seeks Macon Superior Court Judgeship
Macon July 16 Henry A Matthews of Fort Valley announced his candidacy for the Macon circuit superior court judgeship to fill the unexpired term of Judge W H Felton, who resigned. The race includes another candidate Judge Robert Hodges of Macon.
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H. A. Matthews
Macon
Henry A. Matthews
Fort Valley
Superior Courts
Bibb
Houston
Crawford
W. H. Felton
Robert Hodges
Blood Fueled Rampage Ends in Fatal Siege in Tampa
In Tampa on July 16 Bob Harris, described as a crazy Negro, killed three people and wounded two, including a white officer, before police gunfire and a gas line siege led to his death. Harris had been driven by drug-induced insanity and barricaded himself in the Virginia Simpkins home, then fire was set to smoke him out. One victim, Virginia Simpkins, died, and a white officer named Rigas was among those shot.
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Tampa
Fla
Bob Harris
Gisoline
Virginia Simpkins
Rigas
Simpkins
C M White Dies in Short Time in Atlanta
Charles M White a 40 year old Atlanta real estate figure died last night at a private sanitarium after a brief illness. He built a name with White & Bros and later BE Rivers Realty. He was active in Elks and leaves brothers and sisters in Atlanta and nearby areas. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Charles M. White
White
Atlanta
White & Bros
BE. Rivers Realty Company
Lodge of Elks
Warren B. White
J. W. White
J. C. Clay
T. A. White
R- Kalb County
J. M. White
Mil, Ga
Teachers Institute in Dalton Sees Busy Week
Whitfield county teachers institute in Dalton Georgia continues this week under State Supervisor Miss Celeste Parish. Many teachers attend and social functions for guests are planned including an entertainment by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Teachers from the county are paid regular salaries for attending.
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Teachers’ Institute
Dalton
Whitfield County Teachers’ Institute
Miss Celeste Parish
Daughters of the Confederacy
Showers Prove Rule In Atlanta On Tuesday
A damp Tuesday in Atlanta produced persistent showers that disrupted plans and altered the day’s pace. Weather observers cited a steady rain pattern from morning through evening as residents adjusted their routines.
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Atlanta
Wet Weather Drenches Town Amid Slow Persistent Rain
A rain drenched day left streets glistening as showers fell slowly and gently for about sixteen to eighteen hours. The steady downpour sought blessings from mankind but drew bitter words in return, yet it largely satisfied the community with its volume and duration. No further forecast or setup is promised for today.
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