Minority Democrats Outwit Taft Over Rail Bill
Washington June 9 The minority Democrats led by Senator Bacon forced Taft to drop insistence on stock and bond provisions in the railroad bill. Taft yielded after a quick White House conference, signaling a clear Democrat victory. Democrats maintain that public service regulation remains partly in state hands, not federal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Corrizan, Jr
Washington
Taft
Bacon
Senate
Frost
White House
Aldrich
Elkins
Szegative
Grand Jury Targets Money Lenders in Atlanta
Fulton grand jury in May term prepares formal request to railroads and other employers to suspend discharge rules for workers who testify about money lenders. Over sixty bills against lenders drafted as witnesses show reluctance to testify for fear of job loss. Sessions focus on complaints against money lenders with at least one test case to be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fulton Grand Jury
Jabor
Ohio Democrats back Harmon on Senate nomination issue
Democratic members of the Ohio delegation in Congress side with Governor Harmon in opposing Bryan's bid for a convention nomination against Senator Dick. They praise Harmon's constitutional approach and caution Bryan's discord, urging Ohio to avoid a convention fight and trust primaries when possible. Contents include quotes from Representatives Cox Ansberry Denver Ashbrook and Sharp, noting Bryan's influence and urging restraint. Page two continuation referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeke Carrigan
Washington
Ohie
Congress
Harmon
Bryan
Senator Dick
United States
Brygn
Offic
Cox
Dayton
Ohio
Nebrankan
Mr. Bryan
Ana
Ramo Ce
Rim
Harmen
Timothy T. Ansberry
Matthew R. Denver
William A. Ashbrook
William G. Sharp
Hermon
Denver
Wilmington
Ashbrook
Famillar
Sharp
White House rebuffs Harrison with rabbi delegation
Washington June Taft declines to receive Representative Francis Burton Harrison and his party with Jewish rabbis who asked for Russians Jews expulsion debate. Harrison says the president refused to hear him while Norton says no humiliation was intended and notes the delegation was ushered to the president briefly before returning to Capitol Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
White House
Russia
Goldfogle
Caroliiy
Aderstary
Norton
Harrison
Moms
Warten
Potting
Hae
Postal Bank Bill Passes House by Huge Margin
By John Corrigan Jr. Washington June special the house approved the postal savings bank bill 195 to 10 with 24 democrats backing the majority. The democratic substitute offered by Finley failed 112 to 196, Brantley explaining his opposition as unconstitutional and a step toward a central bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
House
Benaton-Carter
Montant
Finley
South Carolina
Georgia
Brantley
Bartlett
Hardwick
Postel Savings Banks
United States
Spain
Coun
Senators Bacon and Clay Attack Heavy Expenditure Probe
In a Washington Special session, Senators Bacon and Clay denounced a $108,000 plan to audit executive departments for economy. They attacked proposed spending on office and carriage bills, criticizing officials for private perks and extravagances. The debate focused on waste and improper use of public funds amid broader government criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Jol. Coerigan, Jr
Washington
Bacon
Cley
Org
Terrificul F
Acts
mApplion
Cangrase
Matuteparice
Cotter Department
Senttetion Georess
Pplay
Tite City
Apong
Executive Department
Ing Nimeelf
United States
Fralking
Rsa Senate
Pacaffton de
Mayor Gaynor Finds Graft in Unexpected Quarter
New York reports Mayor Gaynor says graft was flourishing openly at the federal building. He wrote to Attorney General Wicker asking bribes from aliens seeking naturalization be stopped. City detectives observed a line of applicants, with Jacob Selgstels allegedly demanding 26 dollars to expedite cases. a detective paid 14 dollars and the suspect was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
Federal
Wickeroam
Federad
Jacob Selgstels
Goldatetn
Goldstein
Antigo
Atlanta
Auguste
Boston
Buffalo
Baltimore
Birmingham
Pt. c
Charleston
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Chicago
Cincinnati
Denver
Detroit
Galveston
Huron
Jacksonville
Jupiter
Gloudy
Kanesa City
Key West
Eldy
Mnoxville
Mobile
Monery
New Orleans
Norfolk
Omaha
Palestine
Portland
Raleigh
Favennda
Cloudy
St Louis
St Paul
Thomasville
Vicksburg
Clar
Wilmington
City Cry
Rmann
von Her Ies
Roosevelt Quits England After Noteworthy Visit
London June Theodore Roosevelt’s brief view to England ends tomorrow morning, but the visit coincided with national mourning for a professor of high rank. Despite disturbances over Egyptian affairs, he left without rancor, respected as a privileged guest whose utterances carried weight among British society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Theodore Roosevelt
England
Britain
Tention
Dani
Georgia Merchants Organize State Trade Federation
More than 100 men from over half a hundred Georgia towns met at Taft hall to plan a federation of Georgia commercial bodies. They elected a president and vice presidents, appointed an executive committee to draft a constitution, and prepared for a statewide advertising campaign to promote Georgia as a home and investment destination. President Fred Paxon presided, with J Kerr and Z H Clark addressing the gathering and urging rapid organization. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Georgia
Taft Hall
Fred Paxon
Chamber of Commerce
Robert F. Maddox
J. Kerr
Z. H. Clark
Moultrie Chamber of Commerce
Thstate
Fecrret
Weather Prophecy Shows Showers Across Weekend
Weather prophecy predicts showers Friday and likely Saturday in Georgis region. Moderate winds expected, then becoming variable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgis
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.J. Bryan
White Mouse
Whitenouse
Har
yErison
Roosevelt
Pembroke
Caton Mason
Pembroke College
Alicea Longworth
Mason
Findley
Francia
Conysi'n
Atlana
Clay
Trades Boards
800St
Hall
W. C Vereen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!