Roosevelt uses White Republicans to reshape South politics
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt aims to strengthen Republican influence in the South by placing white Republicans in federal posts and testing southern loyalty ahead of the national convention. The piece notes Secretary Cortelyou and a drive to recruit young southern men into government roles, with key figures like Col. Robert J. Lowry and John A. McKinney involved in discussions.
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Jon Corrigan
Washington
Jung
Cortelyou
South
Internal Revenue
Rucker
Atlanta
Whitwe
Allanta
Georgia
Roosevelt
Robert J. Lowry
Lowry
Socretary
Treasury Cortelyou
John W Yerkes
Kentucky
Pearl Wiett
New Orleans
Rex
John Q. Capers
Greem Ila
Bishop Capers
Bouth Caroniin
United States
South Carolina
Alfohcock
Frank
Hitchcock
Ganaral Hitch Tock
Postatiics
John A. McKhinney
Lauretans
Fresident
Civil Service Commission
Consular Service
Japan Demands Quick Action Over San Francisco Outrage
Tokyo readers condemn delays in addressing the San Francisco bombardment of Japanese establishments. They demand reparations and punishment for culprits, urging firm Washington action to protect treaty rights as tensions rise and public anger grows.
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Tokio
San Francisco
Japan
United States
Hoch
County Okuma
China
Kieu Chou
Ackil
Washington
Ryall Withdraws Candidacy for Virginia Labor Union
Norfolk June 6 Ryall Richmond Brewery Worker president of the Virginia Federation of Labor withdraws from election after authorities say he had more than enough votes to be reelected. J J ODonnell Newport News Machinists Union member is elected president. Ryall’s withdrawal follows a charter revocation by AFL President Gompers and Ryall currently serves as deputy U S internal revenue collector at Richmond.
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Norfolk
John M. Ryall
Richmond
Virginia Federation of Labon
J. J. O'Donnell
Newport News
Machinists’ Union
Eleces
Mexican Telegraphers Get Increase
Mexico City reports a wage rise following a days long conference between the telegraphers and station agents union reps and company officials. The increase ranges from 20 to 80 percent affecting about 300 employees of the Mexican Central.
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Mexico City
Mexican Central
Secretary Cortelyou may reshuffle Georgia offices
The article discusses Secretary Cortelyou's alleged aim to streamline the treasury department and place capable white Republicans in positions now held by Black officeholders. It notes the president’s claimed plan not to replace existing Black appointees but questions whether political needs may alter that stance. Quarry Stillwell Edwards of Atlanta reportedly declined an offered post.
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Cortelyou
Tia
Rucker
Atlante
Treasury Department
Hia
Thoos
Racker
Hance
Stillwell Edwards
Atlanta
Georgia
Arkwright Consents to Value Three Firms at 9 750 000
President Arkwright and Comptroller General Wright reach agreement on tax valuations for Georgia Railway and Electric, Atlanta Gas Light, and Atlanta Northern Railway. Combined value tallies at 8.75 million with large tax increases projected, potential ripple effects for state rail and gas property assessments.
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W. AL Wright
Arkwright
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Atlanta Northern Railway
Arkiwright
Georgia Hailway & Electric Company
Georgia Railway & Electric Company
Qae Company
banie—Northern Railway
Georgia Railway& Electric Company
HK Hasis
Georgia Railway & Bilectric Company
Atlanta Gan Light Company
Seaguenta
Georgia Railway
Georgia
Heserted
Orler
Comptroller
Lght
Georgia Rail and Electric Company
Atlanta Light Company
Fulton County
Atlanta
City
Cotmptrofier Wright
Bibb
Mincon
Corine
Gould Seeks Striking of Allegations in Divorce Case
New York June 6 The court heard arguments on Mr Gould's motion to strike out parts of Mrs Gould's complaint in the separation suit. Grounds include abandonment, improper conduct, neglect, cruelty, and charges of immoral relations with women of bad character. Lawyers disputed whether such allegations are relevant and scandalous, with promises to supply specifics if required.
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New York
Tha Casa
Mra
Howard Gould
Gould
Hie
Stra. Gould
Delancey Nicholl
Mrr
Detalle
Nicholl
Clarence Stearn
M. Shearn
Ape
Golden Wedding of Royalty in Stockholm
Stockholm celebrates the golden wedding of King Oscar and Queen Sophia with joy across Sweden. Congratulations flow from nations and societies worldwide as officials report a festive nationwide observance. Santiago Strike Arbitrate ends in Cuba after long mediation. The arbitration board approves a nine hour workday and maintains existing wage terms.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Sophia
Rweda
Santiago
Cuba
Man who squandered 80000 ends his life in Utah
Richard M. Bourne, a Salt Lake City clubman, inherited 90000 from a sister who perished in a New York Wind sor hotel fire. He wrote an open letter to the world and then killed himself. His body was found in City Creek Canyon after an apparent self inflicted gunshot. His fortune was nearly exhausted.
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Windsor
New York
Richard M. Bourne
Salt Lake City
Utah
June Bicker
City Creek Canyon
Mia
Herald
Jury Declares Battle Guilty in Murder Trial
In Macon Georgia on June 6 the jury in the United States circuit court found Thomas Battle guilty of murder without capital punishment. The verdict carries a life sentence and the case will be carried to the United States Supreme Court on questions of jurisdiction raised during trial. The courtroom was packed as proceedings concluded with the jury retiring after a long argument phase.
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Agaran
Cane
United States Supreme Court
Hatile Wir
Macon
United Sates
Thomas Battle
D. M. Berry
United Malena Supreme Court
Judas Sperr
John H. Cooper
Alexander Akerman
Cherxe
the Judes
Postal Clerk Rouzed Letters With Decoy Confessed His Guilt
Nashville postal clerk Herbert W Bates of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway was arrested by post office inspectors for robbing letters. He was followed and confronted with decoy letters, and Bates confessed. The case ties into Montgomery Alabama as well as local family ties and an alleged motive of personal crisis.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jane
Herbert W. Bates
Nashville,Chattanooga and St. Louis
S J. Louie
Betes
Soper
Four Freight Cars Derail Near Talbotton
An early morning derailment of three or four cars on a west bound freight train of the Atlantic Birmingham and Atlantic railroad occurred about a mile north of Talbotton. No injuries were reported and crews cleared the wreck for regular service shortly after. In Montgomery Alabama special dispatches note F M DeGraffenried was appointed superintendent of education for Russell County replacing J L Pollard.
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Talboron
Vune
Capecal
Avante
Birmingham
Talbotten
DeGraffenrein Ap
Montgomery
Ats
F. M. DeGraffenried
Russell County
J. L. Pollard
Orchard crimes expose grim confessions in Idaho case
Harry Orchard’s courtroom admissions detail murders including Frank Steunenberg and eighteen victims, with ties to William D Haywood and other conspirators. He describes bombmaking, kidnap plans, and bigamy while under cross examination, revealing a saga of crimes across Ontario, British Columbia, and Cripple Creek.
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Orchard
Ontario
British Columbia
Hattie Bimason
Cripple Creek
Steane Bern
Hin
Brennenberg
New York
Arthur Collins
Telluride
Weather Forecast for Washington in June
Georgia fair on Friday and Saturday with showers later. Winds light and variable. Local data shows high and low temperatures, mean temperature, and normal temperature. Precipitation for 24 hours and deficits since month start and since January are reported.
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Washington
Georgia
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