Taft Warns Socialism a Major Issue for Nation
President Taft declares socialism the great problem facing the United States and likely to be central in the next campaign. He praises the Republican Party and argues government must be by parties even as he notes tensions with Democrats and insurgents.
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Ohio
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Muftale
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Gute
Maine
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Partian
Republic
Dollar Jackpot Scandals Hit Illinois Legislature
Prosecutors say witnesses will swear thousands were funneled into so called jack pots to sway bills. Testimony from Jenna Dixon and Henry Lemm ties fish industry money to a scheme intended to influence local option and lakefront transfers. Browne surrenders on bribery charges as legal maneuvers loom in Cook county court.
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Jenna Dixon
Peoria
Henry Lemm
Pekin
Sangamon County Grand Jury
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Dizon
Burke
Bardstown
Iilinoia
Sotve
Zemm
Dixon
Thomas Beckemeyer
Beckemeyer
Iiquor Intareste
Chicago
Van Hise Defies Law Daughter Guilty in Wisconsin
Madison notes President Van Hise of the University of Wisconsin refused to appear in court over a speeding charge after a warrant was issued. Janet Van Hise, his daughter and a student, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined ten dollars. The report says a faculty member was mistaken for the president.
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Madison
Wis
Cr R van Hiee
University of Wisconsin
van Hise
Janet van Wise
van Hine
Huntsville Electric strike cripples city service
Huntsville Alabama June 4 motormen on the IM line strike after management refused to reinstate a suspended motorman. All but three men quit work. Strike-breakers were used at various points, but no violence followed. Service is badly crippled in the city.
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Huntsville Ala
Huntsville Electric Company
IM Line
Ugliest Woman in World Arrives for Hammerstein Engagement
Mile Polaire arrives from France aboard Savoie for a long stage run at Hammerstein's theater. The press agent bills her as the ugliest woman. she sings and dances for art, yet acknowledges a potential 45,000 weekly wage. She brings 109,000 dollars in jewelry.
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Mile
Polaire
France
Savoie
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Railroads deny Atlanta stop-over privileges after petitions
Railroads entering Atlanta reject the Chamber of Commerce plea for stop-overs. In a joint letter to F J Paxson they argue existing tickets and mileage books already allow stops, and granting stop-overs would reduce revenue. They assert potential ticket scalping and route-shifting risks, noting recent fare cuts.
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F J Paxon
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
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Tts
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Montgomery
Nashville
Paxon
Sta
Alante
Culp
Southern Railroad
Washington
Hot Springs
Chamber At Commerce
Ines
Brown Reaffirms Candidacy for Reelection as Governor
Gov. Joseph M. Brown announces plans to seek a second term in the Democratic primary set for August 28 following the state executive committee meeting. He notes he delayed declaring until after committee actions and pledges to govern impartially in line with the constitution and voters, should he be reelected.
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Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Democratic Party
Anguat
Eltisena
Georgia
Sim
Manning Launches Independent Governor Bid in Dalton
In Dalton Georgia on June 4 former preacher WL Manning of Mill Creek district unveiled a gubernatorial campaign in front of The Argus building on King Street. He said he would run as an independent in the general election, favoring prohibition and proposing a governor’s salary cut, pledging widespread local backing for his bid.
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W L. Manning
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Hoe
Argus
King Street
Spectacular Aeroplane Flights Near Mineola
New York June 4 Charles Hamilton Captain Thomas F Baldwin and Joe Seymour staged spectacular aeroplane flights near Mineola Long Island in the afternoon. The machines circled in the air as crowds cheered. Hamilton gave a passenger a ride in a low mile flight and returned safely. He promised a thriller race with a Long Island railroad train from Jamaica to Montauk 105 miles, date to be announced.
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Charles Hamilton
Thomas F Baldwin
Joe Seymour
Mineola
Long Island
Hamilton
Jamaica
Montauk
Bristol Hit by Worst Storm Damages Wheat Crop
A severe hail and wind storm swept Bristol Tennessee and surrounding district causing extensive property damage. Smoke stacks toppled, windows shattered, and substantial destruction reported to homes churches and businesses, with thousands of dollars in losses and the wheat crop badly damaged.
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Bristol
Atlanta Bankers Meet Promised Spectacular Hospitality
The Georgia Bankers Association arrives in Atlanta for its annual meeting with plans for a record attendance and lavish hospitality. Local bankers host guests from near and far, aiming to showcase Atlanta's famed hospitality while offering a strong business program and social events. About 460 bankers and guests from other states are expected, with 70 in-state bankers invited. The social program highlights and a motor tour of the city lead to a major two day event, ending with a visit to Mayor Maddox's country home.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Clearing House Association
Bankers Association
Joseph T Orme
Lowry National Bank
Stresa
Frank Hawkins
Joseph Torme
F Coles
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Kimball House
Atlants
Country Hom
Robert F Maddox
State Dems Fix August Primary and September Convention
The state democratic executive committee set August 22 for the primary and September 1 for the state convention in Atlanta. A white primary rule was adopted, inviting all qualified white voters to participate. County clashes in Gilmer and Irwin were reviewed with old committees recognized over newer ones, and investigations ordered. A meeting in Atlanta was scheduled to resolve the disputes.
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F J Paxen
State Democratic Executive Committee
Auditorium Armory
Atlanta
Awo
Gilmer
Irwin
Jhage N A Morris
Irwin County
Lonny Brooks
Irwin and
Hewlett A. Hall
Cry of Ruin by Railroads to Scare Taft
A June report from Adams New York notes two major railroad rate conferences planned next week. President Taft will hold a hearing Monday in Washington as railroad presidents protest federal injunctions on freight rates. The meetings aim to press for fair adjudication of proposed rates amid rising operating costs and wage increases affecting railroads nationwide.
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W Oc Brown
New York Central
United States
Leset
Weather Forecast Preview for Georgia Coastal Area
The read weather brief notes generally fair conditions with a forecast of showers and possible thunderstorms in Georgia from Sunday through Monday. Moderate southerly winds are expected, with potential squalls in brief gusts.
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