Texas Republicans Split as Convention Breaks for Dinner
Texas Republican convention in Waco splits into factions Ferguson and McDonald after a heated first day. Ferguson accuses fraud, a secret caucus names leaders, and Henry Ferguson is elected permanent chairman. Delegates Hawley and four at large join the McKinley era platform vote.
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Waco
Tex
Republican State Convention of
Texas
William McDonald
H. H. R. Green
Executive Committee
Ferguson
McDonald
Resi
Tne
Green
Henry Ferguson
Hairman
Walter Burns
Houston
D. C. Kelp
Iowa Park
Hawley
Galveston
B. H. HR. Green
R. B. Hawley
E. H. R. Green
Terrell
Ogorne BH. Jackson
San Anelo
Delegates E H R Green and Hawley Lead Republican Convention
The Green faction slated delegates at large for the national convention and elected E. H. R. Green BR. B. Hawley Willam McDonald and M. M. Rodgers. After adjournment H. R. Green spoke with confidence in the current administration and thanked the convention for its support.
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BR. B. Hawley
Willam McDonald
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Convention
Sensational charges at Pekor bankruptcy hearing in Columbus Ga
The Columbus Georgia creditors meeting for jeweler V J Pekor revealed disputes over assets claimed as $12,000 to $15,000 and possible transfers to relatives to defraud creditors. Witness Frank Pekor testified his son gave him $7,000 for support and that a residence was obtained similarly. Interpreter Willam Weiss faced scrutiny handling Bohemian language during testimony. The hearing continued.
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V. J. Pekor
Frank Garrard
Frank Pekor
Willam Weiss
Atlanta
Weiss
Pekor
Garrard
Mr. Welsa
Pekars
Tyely
Mr. Wels
Frank Peker
Adoption of Programme for Southern Cotton Spinners Meet
The Board of Governors of the Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association met in Charlotte to adopt a programme for the annual gathering on May 10 and 11. Resolutions invited speakers on Export Trade Theodore C. Search, Philadelphia. Steam Power D A Tompkins, Charlotte. Electric Transmission Sidney Paine, Boston. Cotton Machinery George Otis Draper, Hopedale Mass. Fine Cotton Goods A H Lowe, Fitchburg Mass. Legislation James L Orr, Piedmont. Sale of Goods Leonard Paulson, New York. Isthmian Canal John T B Morgan, Alabama. American Shipping R H Edmunds, Baltimore. Co operation of American Manufacturers Clark One, Atlanta.
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Muay
Charlotte
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The
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Philadelphia
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Sidney Paine
Boston
George Otis Draper
Hopedale
Mass
A. H. Lowe
Fitchburg
James L. Orr
Piedmont
Leonard Paulson
New York
John T. B Morgan
Alabama
R. H. Edmunds
Baltimore
Clark One
Atlanta
Only Two Favorites Win in New Orleans Race Day
Beile of Orleans and Chesemite led a narrow upset card as Choice faded to a nose loss in the Lightning stakes. Sem pire prevailed in the two year old feature, while Cheesemite captured the steeplechase and Prince of Vergina took the seven furlongs handicap. Jockey Huston rode Cheesemite to victory amid a crowded field.
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Wedderstrand
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Miss Dede
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Sadie Burnham
Winkfield
Helm
Indian
Eva Moe
Bobby
Jodee
Orlandine
Flora Daniels
Dell
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Georgele
Corlalis
Tosaia
Debs Platform Calls Public Ownership Overhaul
The national socialist democratic convention adopted a sweeping platform urging revision of the federal constitution to place control of government in the people. It demands public ownership of all industries and utilities, railroads, oils, mines, and a national system of labor laws and social protections.
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Ind
Natonal Socialistic Democratic Convention
Eugene Debs
Publc
United States
Committee On Resolutions
Porto Rico
Debate Over Council Voting Rule Sets City Tax Debate
Columbus Ga March 9 A heated council session over a voting rule sparked debate as aldermen argued about disqualifications tied to real estate street tax and liquor license matters. The mayor said the rule targets specific cases, not broad bans, as the city fixed the tax rate at 1.10.
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Columbus
Chappell
Coffin Shortage Amid Smallpox Epidemic in Hinds County
In rural Jackson Mississippi the Jones Villa area of southern Hinds County suffers a fierce smallpox outbreak with nearly 10 deaths in six weeks. Coffin shortages forced rudimentary rails to be used for caskets, while many patients lack medical care and die at alarming rates. The board of supervisors authorized funds for coffins and medicine, with multiple race entries and other town news from the period included in the long note.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Mias
Jonesvile
Board of Supervisors
Rarte Blanche
Arkansas Champion DeLong Wins Triangular Shooting Contest
Co. E. DeLong defeats Captain A. H. Bogardus in twenty single targets twenty straight versus eighteen, and thirteen to ten in double targets. DeLong hits sixteen of twenty live birds and nineteen pigeons, edging Mrs. Shattuck who posts sixteen and seventeen in various events.
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Arkansas
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Cigar and Tobacco Industry Receives House Hearing Action
Washington March 7 the Ways and Means Committee heard cigar and tobacco industry representatives seeking tariff change to tax on imported tobacco at withdrawal from bond rather than at entry Speakers included J R Young Philadelphia president of the cigar leaf tobacco board of trade MR Gunby Tampa Vic counsel of the Cigar Manufacturers Association Philip Gadley Philadelphia president of the National Warehouse Association Moss Downing Mead New York Merchants Association The witnesses argued the shift would aid the trade by allowing time for shrinkage in green tobacco and would cause little revenue loss to the government.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
J. R. Young
Philadelphia
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United States
Ig RB
Administrator's Sale of Johnson Estate in Fulton County
A court ordered sale of ten shares of Third National Bank of Avanta stock and related certificates of Z T Johnson estate, to be held at the Fulton County courthouse on the first Tuesday in April 1910 with cash terms. Also, in the Northern District of Georgia, Darwin G Jones trustee invites private bids for Purity Iron Works plant and assets, with bids due by March 10 1900 and accompanied by a $260 check.
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Fulton County
Georgia
Z. T. Johnson
Third National Bank of Avanta
George N. Johnson
ADMR
Thur
District Court of the United States
Northen
HE Adams
Lea
Tle
Darwin G. Jones
Executors Sale of Fulton County Lands in Beattie Estate
Georgia Fulton County by virtue of court order executors sell on the first Tuesday in April, at the county court house steps. Properties include 15 shares of South Atlanta Land Company, stock in Atlanta Banking Company, multiple land parcels in districts 14 and 1th, capital city bank loans, six acres near Lakewood Street Railway, and a mortgage for 5000 dollars. Terms offer one-third cash, balance in six and twelve months at 7 percent, or all cash at purchaser option. Executed by Mrs Mary L Beattie and W D Beattie Executors.
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Fulton County
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South Atlanta Land Company Bink
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Atlanta Barking Company
Javut
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Capitol City Bank
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14Th District
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Fulton
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Capid Avenue
Weyman Avenue
Lakewood Street Railway Company
Mary L. Beattie
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Pulliam Street
W. A. Foster
Inman
Equitable Loan and Security Company
Yates
Steed, Gathur
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