Cannon Defends Rules As House Sits To End Debate
Washington June 1 The old rules of the house were derided and Speaker Cannon scored critics in a brief address. He argued the rules adopted by the Fifty first Congress did not thwart majority will, praised Republican support, and challengedInsurgent Cooper to reply. The scene followed passage of the railroad and statehood bills as Cannon gave a 10 minute address before resuming duties.
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Senate
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Ward
Champ Clark
Misaowri
Democrata
Taft Signs Railroad Bill Amid Statehood Vote Turbulence
President Taft signed the railroad bill at 10:15 p m after his return from Pennsylvania while the statehood bill faced a swift passage in Congress. The House quickly approved both measures with brief opposition speeches chiefly against railroad legislation. The statehood bill moves forward pending constitutional ratifications and presidential approval for Arizona and New Mexico.
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Taft
Pennsylvania
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Chonge
White House
Mann
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Hitchcock
Senate
Hamilton
House Committee of Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Railroad Men Before Board Mediation Over Wages
About one hundred representatives of railroad conductors and trainmen from the coast region testified before the mediation board under the Sherman Act on wage and working condition disputes. General managers of twelve Southeast railroads will also appear. mediators aim to unite both sides, with an arbitrator to be appointed if needed.
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Washington
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Coathead
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Firdman Act
Knayp
Limterature Commerce Commission
Labor Neill
Southeast
E. F. Curtin
Order of Railway Conductore
Val Fitapacrick
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Board of Mediation
Soochow University Report Urges District Support
A special Atlanta district committee reports on Soochow University, praising its mission and urging fundraising of $25,000 to aid expansion in Shanghai. Dr. Anderson emphasizes Christian education as a path to bring China to Christ, citing the university’s impact and government approvals, with regional contributions tallied to date.
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Episcopal Church
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M,e
North Georgia Conference
Ing
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Trinity Church
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China
Brochow
Board of Missions
Trustsea
United States
Anderson
Uon
Hae
Seochow University
Shanghai
Mission Board
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Norfolk
Danville
Assyria
Babylon
Roman
University
Proachers
Aullanta
Chautauqua Opens With Notable Washington Talent
The Washington Chautauqua Association launches its second annual program running all week starting Monday. Noted figures include ex Governor James K. Vardemen from Mississippi and Miss Jessie Rae Taylor of Atlanta, plus Weeks Amusement Company and Dekoven Quartet. Dr. Thomas McClary of Minneapolis will deliver two lectures. New officers I T Irvin Jr president and F H Fickiin treasurer, with a governing board aim to make Chautauqua Week a lasting event in Washington Hogtown.
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Chautauqua
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Missinpino
Jessie Rae Taylor
Atlanta
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Weeks Amusement Company
Dekoven
Apole Consort Company
Swiss Bellingers
Thomas McClary
Minneapolis
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F. H. Fickiin
Treawurer
Prominent West Point Citizen Dies in Georgia Estate Leader
West Point Ga June 18 Special La Fayatte Lanier dies at an early hour, famed as West Point's wealthiest citizen and leader of multiple ventures. He chaired four Jacacou ton mills, led the Chattahoochee Valley Railroad, and served as director of the First National Bank. Survived by wife, four daughters, and two sons, interment at Pinewood cemetery. Lawrenceville marked a local baseball win against Atlanta Amateurs, 6 to 3, as Lawrenceville pitchers Mc Sonnell Robinson and Kelly fended off Poe’s catching. Jesup hosted a church revival led by Rev A Lester with aid from Rev Flap iers, expecting ten days or more of meetings. Additional notes included notes on Soochow University fundraising and Alabama Polytechnic Institute promotional material.
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Jacacouton Mills
Chattahoochee Valley Railroad
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Idee Bunday
Pinewood Cemetery
Lawrenceville
Atlanta
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Robinson
Kelly
Poe
Jesup. Jesup. Ga
Methodist Church
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Flapiers
Eastman
Tributes Paid to Burke Hood in Milledgeville Death
Burke Hood a longtime Atlanta traveling man died after a Tuesday night apoplexy in Milledgeville. The Augusta and Cuthbert notices describe his cheerful nature and wide circle of railroad drummers. Survived by two sisters Mrs R B Richey of Atlanta and Miss Annette Hood of Cuthbert. Funeral held in Cuthbert with burial in the family plot. His death ends a forty eight year old career with Deveney Hood Co and King Hardware Atlanta.
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Allenta
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Augusta Chronicle
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King Hardware Company
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Cuth
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