Uncle Sam as Debt Collector Against France and Venezuela
Washington reports a Blaine era plan to appoint a U S agent in Caracas to collect monthly Venezuela payments for global creditors. If Venezuela misses three installments, the agent would seize La Guayra and Puerto Cabello customs, distribute funds pro rata, and reserve 10 percent for creditors, a plan France blocked by insisting on priority.
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France
Venezuela
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Denline
Noyes
Paris
Caracas
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Venezuslan
Republicans Confident to Ratify Dominican Treaty This Week
Washington March 12 Special. Republican leaders believe the Dominican treaty will be ratified with final action before week’s end. They expect enough Democrats to join for passage after vote on amendments, with Hale’s ten year limit likely to fail. McEnry paired in favor. Clarke Stone Newlands expected to vote yes.
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Washington
J—Ther
Cullom
Senate
McEnry
Louisiana
Clarke
Arkansas
Stone
Massouri
Newlands
Nevada
William B. Bate Laid in State in Nashville Hall
The body of United States Senator William B. Bate lay in state at the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville. A flag draped casket, mourners, and a guard of old Confederates marked the tribute as thousands gathered from six sections of Tennessee. The funeral was set for tomorrow at the Tabernacle after a Washington arrival. Interment will be at Mount Olivet.
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Chickamauka
United States
Wiliam B. Bate
House of Rapenaer
Mary
Penn
Tabernacle
Mount Olivet
Washington
Hannah
Capitol
Fire destroys Jai occupant. occupant CrEesy dies
Feienthal Ark March 2 A fire in a small Ohio area home today claims the life of John Creasy a local clerk. The blaze is believed to have started from an extinguished cigar Creasy was reportedly smoking before the fire broke out.
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Ark
Ory
John Creesy
City hall week to focus on park board abolition action
City officials plan an afternoon ordinance committee vote to abolish the park board and place parks under council control via the parks committee led by Councilman Curtis. The week features a full committee schedule and water works investigations, with meetings from Monday through Friday and chairs named for each panel.
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Curtis
W D Ells
Board of Water Commissioners
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Police
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Bridge
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McEachern
Railways
Alderman Holland
Board of Health
J. EB. Benson
Chosewood
Charles I. Chosewood
Grant Park
Ward Brothers
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Park
Tword Brothers
Waterworks probe opens tonight in Atlanta City Hall
The waterworks investigation begins at 7 30 in the water department office at city hall. Fifty witnesses including public figures are subpoenaed as ministers seek to disqualify several commissioners and possibly Mayor Woodward and Councilman Carter amid claims of mismanagement and unauthorized personal labor charges.
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Water Department
City Hall
Board of Water Commissioners
Frank P.rice
Atlanta
James T. May
Woodward
Reuben R Arnold
Arnold & Arnold
Anifort
Offelo
M. M. Welch
Councman EK V. Carter
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Welch
Council Chamber
Water Board
Council Committee On Water Works Affairs
J. W. Rapp
Atlante
Bible Students Meet at Oxford
Oxford Ga March 12 Special The North Georgia Bible Conference will convene in Oxford starting March 21 through the 24 with about 126 to 150 visiting ministers expected. The programme includes Quillian lectures by Dr Buckley and lectures by Drs Hopkins Bryant and others, with a series of devotional and scholarly sessions led by ministers from Emory and surrounding churches.
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North Georgia Bible Conference
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Missouri
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Athens
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John §. Jenkins
Atlanta
Jenkins
Emory College
Roosevelts Address at Grace Reformed on Tract Society
Washington March 12 The American Tract Society met in the Grace Reformed church with Justice Brewer presiding. President Roosevelt delivered the address and Judson Swift reported on progress noting 80th anniversary coming in May, expanding immigrant aid and distribution of literature in many languages. The report cites vast outreach, millions of copies circulated, and growing need for donations to sustain work.
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Gooey
Dr. Swift
Talking Cat at The Constitution Office Delivers Quiet Insight
A talking cat named Tom works in the composing room of The Constitution and, while seen as an ordinary cat, demonstrates language comprehension and tact. After overhearing staff, he avoids disruption until a prankish rat scene by the water cooler unfolds, and Tom resumes routine with the rest of the paper’s staff.
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Great Tribe of Smith Roasted by Geo Chase
Constitution Bureau Macon Ga March 12. A sensational letter from George A Chase of Toledo Ohio targets Macon Smiths planning Smith Day at the livestock show. He jokes about Smiths, references Pocahontas and John Smith, and underestimates the crowd while noting 409 Smiths in Macon and predicting broader interest from the South and North.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
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George A. Chase
Toledo
Ohio
George A
United States
Georgia
John Smith
Miss Pocahontas
England
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Immigrant Aid Emphasized at Ellis Island Address
A speech urges American duty to immigrants outlining dangers they face and the need for philanthropic and religious groups to assist newcomers. It stresses protecting both immigrant bodies and souls and warns of the future impact on citizens if society fails to uplift the newcomer population.
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United States
Dr. Swift
Eilis Island
Ellisland
Public Lands Being Stolen in Utah Coal Frauds
Special agents report extensive public land frauds in Utah tied to coal interests. Thousands of acres claimed as coal lands later redirected to agricultural or grazing classifications, with filings propped by coal company attorneys. In Salt Lake City, over 2,000 coal filings faced scrutiny. many failed purchases, titles diverted through state offices at nominal figures before action.
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Salt Lake City
State Land Office
Coal Fund
Caucus Sets Wednesday Meeting for Tennessee Senate Race
Chattanooga March 2 The Democratic caucus of the Tennessee legislature will meet Wednesday night to nominate a successor to late United States Senator William B Bate. No candidates announced but Gov J P Frazier and ex Governors Benton McMullen and Hubert L Taylor are favored.
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United States
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Govinor J PB Frazier
Benton McMullin
Hubert L. Taylor
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Easg Oe
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