Investigations Highlight Graft Claims And Missing Records
A report cites graft allegations over capitol renovations and payroll padding. Witnesses debate summoning A M Walker Sr as a source, while auditors note missing pages 7 to 124 of expenditure records from August 1997 to June 190? weakening accountability.
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Anderson
Chatham
Walker
House
Senate
Barron
Ncmbents
Brvausa
Brunty Hia
County Split Debate Ends With No Favorable Report
Henno Jowetts Green, Ben Har alo i Weine and Fob Wrenberg hear a motion on dividing teen counties of the state, Pulaski county’s territory questioned for old limits. Opposition argues loss harms the area and historic boundaries, committee declines favorable report.
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Henno
Jowetts Green
Ben Haralo i Weine
Fob Wrenberg
Tayse Gentiamen
Pulaski County
Howard Fe Coates
Hawkinavnie
J Pope Frown
Atlanta
Pulaski
Taft declines to back Ohio GOP at ante-Republican convention
In Beverly Massachusetts July 18 President Taft plans a ten day Maine coast cruise aboard the Mayflower with Mrs Taft and delegates Burton Dick and Wade Ellis. He will not declare support for any Ohio governor candidate, keeping a cautious fence as the party shapes its platform. The voyage includes clams for Charley Taft and a salute as the yacht departs.
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Beverly
Mass
Ohio
White House
Coust
Maine
Taft
Burton and
Wade Ellie
Republican State Central Committee of
Burton
Boston
Dik
Elisa
Ellis
Nrcaident
Crutac
Charley Taft
Winthrop
Roosevelt to stamp for nephew in NY congressional bid
Oyster Bay, July 18. Thendora Roosevelt issued a statement on Theodore Douglas Robinson seeking the congressional nomination in Herkimer and Oneida counties. Robinson said he did not want Roosevelt to intervene, but asked if a nomination occurred Roosevelt would support him, praising his judgment and ability.
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Oyster Bay
Thendora Roosevelt
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Herkimer
Oneida
New York
Robinson
Colonel Roosevelt
Hirkimer
Diseases of Men and Honest Medical Advice
A physician with 38 years in practice offers free examinations and claims to cure sexual diseases with careful methods rather than harsh treatment. He stresses chronic gonorrhea risks, promotes his booklets Diseases of Men and Health Essays, and invites readers to visit his Atlanta office at 10% 5 Bread St.
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Dr. Hathaway & Co
South
DH. Hathaway . Co
Inman
Broad Street
Atinats
Peace Reicus Between Men And Railroad
Philadelphia July 18 General Manager Myers of the Pennsylvania railroad and the committee representing 15000 trainmen and conductors east of Pittsburgh agreed on a wage settlement basis. Minimum ten hour day, twenty six days work per month, and rates preserved where higher. Officials say strike plans remain possible but a settlement basis has been reached for final details.
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Philadelphia
W. H. Myers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Schalde
New York Central
Hes
Rond
Myers
FR Garretson
Order of Railway Conductors
Chicago
W G Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Garretson
Amadara
Conferanga
WG Lee
Grand Trunk
Mesars Berry and Murdock
Tennis players work at Augusta Tennis
Augusta Ga July 14 The South Atlanta tennis tournament opened with the men s singles a large crowd witnessed snappy play with many players from Atlanta and the Carolinas Gary defeated Goreken Harper defeated Haworth Nunnally defeated J Cumming Garrett defeated Hester by default Val Dawson defeated H Davidson Agee defeated W Kenny J Harper defeated Phintzy Wall defeated Les Capera defeated Brinnon Branch defeated H Cranston Capera defeated T Branch Lee defeated Washburn
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Augusta
Atlanta
Gary
Goreken
W Harper
Haworth
Nunnally
Cumming
Garrett
Hester
Val Dawson
H. Davidson
Agee
W Kenny
J Harper
Phintzy
Wall
Les
Capera
Brinnon
Branch
H Cranston
T Branch
Lee
Washburn
Husband Shot Dead Protecting Wife in Boarding House
Boston July 14 James Lawson 28 of Nashville Tenn was killed in a Washington street boarding house after an alleged confrontation with owner James F Farrell who was arrested for murder. Lawson and his wife had stayed there for weeks. Farrell reportedly shot twice after Lawson confronted him over an earlier dispute with Mrs Lawson.
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Boston
Lawson
Farrel
Farrell
Dew & Revolver
Deadly Tornado Strikes Italy Texas Killing Two
A tornado hit Italy Texas at 6:45 PM causing 2 deaths Br Peach and his son Charles and one person seriously injured. The Peach home collapsed burying the pair under wreckage and leaving property damage estimated between 3000 and 4000 dollars.
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Texas
Italy
Br. Peach
Charles
Peach
Millionaire Scandal Ties to Jealous Lover and Death
Chicago July 18 A dramatic confession reveals Mrs Emms Young, daughter of an attache at the Norwegian embassy in Washington, as the woman shot by Charles W Rigdon before he killed himself. Theresa Trotman, stepdaughter of the wounded woman, was present. Rigdon had threatened real estate magnate John C Fetzer and demanded letters from Mrs Young.
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Chicago
Charles W. Rigdon
Emms Young
Evanston
Atep
Washington
Mary Wilson
D. C
John C. Fetzer
Mrs. Young
Fim
Rigdon
Fetzer
Grand Trunk Train Strike Blocks Traffic
A late night strike order by Grand Trunk workers led to a citywide transit disruption as more than 7000 employees faced layoffs or replacements. Union leaders reported broad backing and the federation prepared for sustained action with funds and potential mediation efforts underway. Trains west of Detroit and Port Huron faced stoppages while strike-breakers were deployed including armed crews.
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Ourlkers
Grand Trunk System
James Murdock
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Vermont
Grand Trunk
Washington
Murdock
Trainien
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commuter Commission
Charles P. Nelli
Labor
Montreal
Detroit
Mich
St. Clair
Port Huron
Michigart
Deadly volley almost kills Worcester in Palawan
Dean C. Worcester secretary of the interior for the Philippines was ambushed by Moros on Palawan Island. His bodyguard fired and killed three attackers while others were wounded. Worcester escaped with the help of scouts led by Captain Moynihan.
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Worcester
Philippines
Moros
Manila
Dean C. Worcester
Jenende Moros
Palawan
Band of Moros
Moynihan
Vaelr
Wyatt Killings and Siblings Injured in Railway Crash Near Spartanburg
July 18. Lucius Wyatt and two sons of Thos Wyatt were in a wagon struck by Southern Railway train No 37 at a grade crossing eighteen miles north of Spartanburg. Thomas Wyatt was killed, Judas Wyatt fatally injured, Hamlet Wyatt slightly hurt, and the team killed. Lucius Wyatt survives in hospital with no expected recovery for the father.
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Spartanburg
Wyatt
Judas
Hamlet
Authern
Southern
New York
New Orleans
Lucius Wyatt
S Hospital
Black man Hanged by Screven mob in Georgia
In Sylvania Georgia on July 18 a two day chase ended as Evan Roberts a Black man captured by Constable C V Reyes was hanged from an oak limb and shot with at least 690 bullets by a mob. He confronted two white women on a rural road, their car frightened the horse and delayed the assailants. Constable Beggs later seized Roberts and kept him hidden for twelve hours before the mob found him.
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Sylvania Ga
Evan Roberts
C V. Reyes
Beggs
Roberts
Collector Gone Discrepancies Reported in Bank Accounts
Winchester, a 21 year old unmarried man, failed to meet the assistant cashier Friday night to review books and disappeared by next morning. Inquiry shows he left the city. Bank officials have not yet announced the total defalcation and no bank closing occurred. he was under a surety bond.
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Cae Nee Ee Winchester
Tt Lo
Wincheater
Eve speaks at Augusta on national issues for Tenth district
Hon Oswell R. Eve addressed a large veteran audience at the Bijou theater in Augusta Georgia in support of his candidacy for Congress from the Tenth district. Orla G Lynch presided and W B Fleming introduced him. Eve urged Georgia leaders to tackle national questions and praised rural interests and internal improvements.
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Augusta
Oawell R Eve
Vetera
Richmond County
Bijou
Orla G Lynch
W BH Fleming
Eve
Georgia
Washington
Commonwealth
Hardwick
KEKK Seeks One Time Use for Superior Solution
KEKK offers a one time use option promising unmatched performance. Analysts say the feature could redefine efficiency and user satisfaction for future upgrades.
Bitter Defiance at Foes Shapes Speaker Contention
A border of quarrels and caucus pressure surrounds the next House race. Cannon defends independence, pledges to vote with his party’s caucus while resisting a declared bid to force him from the speaker’s chair. He urges unity, cites tariff revisions, and criticizes Sen Bristow’s charges on rubber trusts amid turbulent congressional politics.
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Cannon
Hila
Emporia
Mier
Lannon
Ins
Tine
Congress
Taft
Senate
Republican House
Revieion
Hrtatow
Bristow
Winfield
Aldrich
Othare
Othara
Aldrch
Brivtow
Five Hurt In Auto Auto Collision At City Street
Five people injured in a crash involving a Buckhead trolley and a passenger auto on West Fair Street near the Capital City Club. Motormen Estes and a Buckhead operator battled to avoid a worse impact as cars collided. Mia Rideout and others received medical attention after a mobile ambulance conveyed them home. The Buckhead car reportedly traveled fast, and witnesses noted wheel damage and a crushed rear, with the auto not believed at fault.
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Harris Street
New Capital City
West Fair Street
Tysan
EY Sistee
Jones
West Fair
Turewane
Mia Rideout
Huth
Tonneau Wan
Herrin
Gannon Continues Kansas Tour With Evening Speech
The Department of Justice action in enforcing laws took center stage as Speaker Gannon spoke at Buringame and then drove 28 miles to Topeka. He will address Alms Jorencon and Herringtom before a final appearance in Marton tonight as part of a Kansan tour.
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Department of Justice
Buringame
Gannon
Topeka
Jorencon
Herringtom
Kansas
Marton
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