Wilson Aims to Let Congress Act on Tariff Alone
President Wilson signals early plan to keep special session focused on tariff revisions. He endorses economy policy, backs sundry civil bill while avoiding broad anti trust exemptions, and will personally handle key federal appointments after initial screening by department heads. Visits from Tammany leaders and other officials noted. talks hint at future diplomatic postings and cabinet dynamics.
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McCoes
Michael J. Hayes
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Bible Conference Opens With Morgan Broughton Appeals
The Atlanta Bible conference begins its sixteenth annual session at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Dr G Campbell Morgan and Dr Len G Brouton as central figures. Morgan declares the world evangelization task unfinished after 2,000 years of Christianity while Brouton recounts his return and urges sustaining the conference as a soul saving work. The event draws about 8000 attendees and 1000 to 1500 visitors from nearby states for ten days of daily sermons.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
G. Campbell Morgan
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Toda
China
Tragic explosion kills dozens aboard dynamite ship Alum Chine
Baltimore March 7 Three hundred tons of dynamite aboard the British tramp steamer Alum Chine exploded in the lower harbor. Forty to fifty men were killed and around sixty wounded as the blast wrecked the ship a loading scow and nearby vessels. Federal investigators probe cause amid conflicting survivor accounts.
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Western democrats organize to block tariff changes
Washington March 17 A western democrats group formed to fight southern domination of tariff revision. Chairman W S Hammond of Minnesota leads ten states including Wisconsin Minnesota and California seeking allied support with New England representatives to oppose deep cuts in manufactured goods and farm product protections. The group aims to influence the new Ways and Means Committee as it drafts sixteen tariff bills and related measures.
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Washington
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Indictments Likely in Thaw Case by Sulzer Commission
The Sulzer commission in the Matteawan bribery inquiry excludes Henry K Thaw as a witness. Thaw refused to testify citing potential prejudicial impact on his future freedom and possible insanity. The panel probes Anhut and Hoffmans roles, noting Anhut earned 26000 dollars contingent on Thaws freedom and that Hoffman acted as Thaws agent.
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Sulzer Commission of Inquiry
Harry K. Thaw
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Thaw
H. A. Hoffman
John N. Anhut
Anhut
Anhur Gays Hoffman
Wilson Should Stop Lynching Says London Paper
Tendon March 7 The Spectator editorial urges the Wilson administration to stop lynching in America. It argues a brave chief magistrate must halt mob violence to keep the United States civilized. The piece predicts continued Philippines involvement and criticizes U.S. aims in Central America while urging a clear Hay Pauncefote reading and a senate message on good faith over financial gain.
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Plea for Children Frees Their Father
A man named W. B. Defreese, jailed for selling illegal liquor, pleads in court to support his three ill children. Judge W. E. Thomas suspends the twelve months on good behavior, ordering Defreese to care for his ailing offspring and refrain from further liquor trade. The sentence may be reinstated if he returns to selling alcohol.
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Battle Hill Sanitarium
Tuberculosis Sanitarium
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Chief hides in coffin to nab blind tiger in Georgia
Lawrenceville Georgia March 7 concealed in a coffin Chief of Police Parker watched a blind tiger sell whisky to thirsty visitors. After gathering evidence Perry from Walton County was arrested for keeping liquor for sale. Perry posted a $100 bond and left town.
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Crane and Johnson Escape After Near Buckling Crash
Crane and Johnson narrowly escaped death when the Pepe racer Old Betsy left the Bolingbroke road and buried its front wheels in a railroad embankment. Johnson sprained an ankle. Crane was uninjured. The pair walked to Bolingbroke and ordered help from Macon. two cars freed the car after a day, and Old Betsy continued to Atlanta under its own power. They had been returning from Macon after learning the Jacksonville scout car could not proceed due to bad roads.
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J. E. Walker
Bacon Defeated by Secret Cabal in Senate Pro Tempore Fight
Washington March 7 A hidden cabal routed Senator Bacon Georgia in the caucus selecting Senator Clarke Arkansas as president pro tempore of the Senate Bacon stood as an unexpected rival and was defeated 27 to 14 New and old senators debated the move with Smith resigning briefly from the steering committee Bacon denied knowledge of the opposition and blamed unnamed forces Clarke voted against the farmers free list and backed Bristow But the outcome stemmed from shifting caucus loyalties and a push by Kern supporters to install a new leadership Clarkes supporters hailed a new direction while Bacon and his allies claimed unfair treatment and awaited next moves
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Washington
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Georgia
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New York
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New Jersey
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Florida
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North Carolina
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Soath Carolina
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Martin
Virginia
Benefit Fund Started for Fireman Dougherty’s Family
A benefit fund begins after a deadly fire at 363 Washington street kills Fireman Charles Dougherty. Two checks for five dollars each from M. S. Rice and W. H. Rosenfeld are given to reporters to aid his widowed mother and family. Dougherty, 35, was electrocuted while rescuing others and died en route to Atlanta hospital. two other firefighters were burned but survived. Dougherty’s family is from Clarkston, Georgia.
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Clarkston, Ga
Weather Prophecy Foresees Fair Weekend
A georgian weather forecast predicts fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to rise with clear skies and dry conditions throughout the weekend.
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