Bitter Debate Trails Democratic Caucus Rules Fight
Washington March 1 The House Democratic caucus faced a stormy session as 22 Democrats voting with Fitzgerald on the rules fight sparked a bitter debate. A select committee will draft tighter caucus rules to govern future party actions, with report due March 2. Six Georgia representatives who backed the Fitzgerald amendment were absent, defending their vote as not violating any pledge. Continued on Page Two.
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J Cotrigan, Jr
Washington
House
Clayton
Fitzgerald
Dope Thera
Clark
Cannon
Francis Bastgu
Tiperigan
New York
Broussard
Fuip
Lonviana
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Harrison
Georgia
Champ Clark
Edwards
Griggs
Livingston
Howard
Lee
Brantley
Rights
Sayey
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Clare
Husband and Wife Victims of Nighttime Assault at Boarding House
John Wittles and his wife were attacked in their Bell Street boarding house by a masked intruder with a long bludgeon. Both were left critically injured, with Mrs Wittles conscious and the pair rushed to Grady Hospital. a 12 year old girl woke the house and alerted neighbors as police, aided by county hounds, pursued a trail without a clue.
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Bell Street
Geady Hospital
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Wittles
Burt
Little Giel
Mr. Wittles
Sam Stein
One Wittles
Mra. Wittles
Wittiew
Acros
Anacon
Bam
Nathan Babad
Yallce
Grady Hospital
Jett
Beavers
Bisch
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Branen
Doyal
Fain
Barfield
Joe Green
Acon
Wittlow
Nathan Babed
L. Vggaewshiz
Grey Hespital
Jein
Bebay
Fate of Coopers With Jury Today Delays in Instructions
Nashville reports the trial of Cooper and Sharp for the murder of Senator Carmack. Judge Hart faced delays as he prepared a lengthy charge of about 30 000 words covering the case theories and law. McCain expressed confidence of conviction though a full verdict remains uncertain as jurors grow weary from the drawn out process.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharp
United States
E. W Carmack
Herz
Hart
Tennessee
Ex- Plains
McCain
Sharp 18
Smething
Sharp
Olorado
Harps
Bond
Venezuelan Diplomatic Posts Named in Washington and New York
Pedro Exequiel Rojas, regarded as Venezuela’s ablest diplomat, named minister to Washington. Senior Gil-Borgea named secretary of legation. Jacinta Copes appointed consul general of Venezuela in New York. Announcement dated Willemstad March 1.
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Rojas
Washington
Caracas
Wil-lemstad
Pedro
Exequiel Rojas
Venezuela
Gil-Borgea
Legation
Jacinta Copes
Geneal
New York
Taft Names Durant Collector in Charleston to Satisfy South
Washington March 16 President Taft sent to the Senate the name of Edward W Durant Sr a white Republican to be collector for the Charleston district to succeed the negro William D Crum Delighted Democrats in Congress and pleased South Carolinians and Senator Tillman The Crum wrangle ends Capers blamed for Crum retention and Durant rumored to have wide support in Charleston. Durants prior party affiliation noted An auto fire incident in Rome Ga reports a wrecked White scheme car belonging to Meams C R and J C Porter valued at 2200 later rebuilt Ask for roadster value 3400
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Jobe Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Taft
Senate
Edward W. Durant
Charleston
William D. Crum
Congress
South
Henator Tillman
Ducant
Roosevelt
Crum
Tiliman
Grum
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John G. Capers
Internal Revenue
United States
Roosevelt Capers
South Carolina
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Bryan
Cram
Rome
Spectal
Meam
C R
J C Porter
Ron Weat
Broad Street
Anourea
Mutiny by Cuban Troops Shocks Government
Reports from Havena say an armed uprising against the new Cuban republic broke out last night near Vueltas in Santa Clara province. A sergeant and seven rural guards led revolting peasants, pursued by loyal troops who were ordered to take no prisoners. Government suppresses revolt and declares intent to make an example of participants.
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Vuends
Santa Clara
Nearmencrn
Gomez
Vueltas
Placetaa
Fusner
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Voeltas
Hicharde
Migueliata
Government moves against D. R. Wilder
Government action targets D. R. Wilder a Atlanta syrup and confectionery maker for two pura food law violations. Six cases were under investigation by Dr. Wiley. Two will be prosecuted with papers sent to the U S attorney. One case alleges misbranding and the other improper interstate shipment. Wilder says goods were made and branded before the law and glucose was added to prevent fermentation without labeling. He has been indicted.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
D. R. Wider
Atlanta
Wiley
United States
Wilder
Southern Iron & Steel Company organized at Trenton
New York March 16 The Southern Iron & Steel Company was incorporated at Trenton New Jersey with seven million dollars preferred stock and 810000000 common stock as successor to the Southern Steel Company of Alabama which went into receivership in 1907 The incorporators are D G Bols aevain Carl M Ower W R dauntebury William B Denton and K McLare The reorganization plan calls for ten million dollars in bonds in addition to the stock It is expected the new company will bid on the Southern Steel properties at foreclosure with the reorganization committee’s consent Conscience Hurt Him Alexandria Va March 16 Saying his conscience hurt him so badly as to force him to surrender E Ro May wanted for forgery at Mountain Grove Mo walked into the sheriff’s office there and gave himself up He was taken back to Missouri today
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New York
Southern Iron & Steel Company
Trenton
N. J
Southern Steel Company
Alabama Corporation
D. G. Bolsaevain
Carl M. Ower
W. R. Dauntebury
William 8. Denton
K. McLare
Het Iron & Steel Company
Alexandria
E Ro May
Mountain Grove
Sheriffs Office
Snapshot reward offered for unphotographed statesman Candler
The Constitution seeks a public snapshot of Hon. Murphy Candler, newly appointed Georgia railroad commissioner. A $10 reward is offered for the first acceptable photo, with submission details at The Constitution office. Candler, famed for avoiding publicity, has avoided portraiture for twenty years, prompting readers to submit images or sketches for newspaper use.
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Statesman
C. Murphy Candler
DeKalb
State Railroad Commission
Fuller E. Callaway
Ria
Georgia
Senate
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Catdher
Candier
Kodak
A. K Hawkes Company
Whitehall Street
Shes RR
Peachtree Jewelry Thefts Alarm Peachtree Residents
Diamond burglars target Peachtree area as multiple jewelry thefts reported over a week. Key losses include Mrs Jennie Robinson at 784 Peachtree and a blue enameled pearl and diamond watch, two rings from Mrs HM at 612 Peachtree, and items from C E Sciple at 1 Peachtree. Detectives Barnes and Campbell investigated with one arrest at 68 North Pryor Street. Other losses noted at A E Thornton on Peachtree and Dr W S Kendrick on West Peachtree.
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Jennie Robinson
Boykin Robinson
New York
Hebinson
Starnes Ad
Campbell
Peachéret
Barnes and
C. E. Sciple
North Pryor Street
A. E Thornton
W. 8. Kendrick
Weet Peachtree
Booking Office Foraudeville Plans In Georgia
Jake Wella announced upcoming WelleDective ventures in Atlanta including a theatrical studio here a southern theatrical journal and a booking office to serve ten vaudeville houses opened in the area The studio aims to build test settings for stage productions and will handle electrical effects and props while the southern journal linked to The Pilot will cover all theaters in the circuit and launch late summer
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Jake Wella
WelleDective
Atlanta
Theatrical Journal
Southern Theatrical Journal
Raids Target Alleged Tigers Case At Local Saloon
Detectives raided several spots seeking liquor for fate. The near beer saloon of C M Callaway at 12% Decatur street yielded 72 pints. Callaway's clerk E M Hewitt and Wan were arrested for keeping liquor. Z B Lacey money lender, and Tobe Pugely cigar stand keeper, faced related liquor charges. Detectives Bullard Bleck Coker Loothart Hood Arthur and Harper led the action.
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C. M. Callaway
Decatur Street
Geome
Callaway
E. M. Hewitt
Wan
Hewitt
Z. B. Lacey
Birmingham furniture dealer shot by police officer
Joan McLaas, a well known Birmingham furniture dealer, was fatally shot in his store early this morning. Woop Reynolds, a Birmingham police officer, is named as the shooter. McLaas died six hours after the incident.
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Als
Joan McLaas
Forner Fom
Woop Reynolds
Lean
Lui
Great Southern Music Festival Boxes Sold Out
Public sale for the Great Southern Music Festival ended with every box in the lauditorium sold and most balcony and first floor seats taken. Bank deposits surpassed $11,000 by noon to cover costs for Caruso and other expenses, with continued strong sales expected for each performance. Tickets were available at Philips & Crew's and the House of Cable, drawing a heavy morning crowd.
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Geagow
Caruso
Muni Festival Company
Philips & Crew's
House of Cable
KING OF MINSTRELS 18 ALMOST PINCHED AT GRAND
Lew Dockstader nearly faced arrest after an afternoon gathering in his dressing room led to tension with an uninvited stage hand. Police officials later visited Dockstader after curtain, discovering reservoirs labeled coca cola and beer, as detectives investigated the incident.
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Lew Dockstader
the Grand
Lastaight
Dockstader
Lee Barnes
Charles Roberts
Vann Dyke
Police Board
Mer
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Adt
Fextl Police Commission
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Lis & Buffet
Chaloner Exonerated After Fatal Shot During Domestic Fight
In Charlottenville Virginia John Armstrong Chaloner is cleared of blame after a fatal shot killed John Gillard during a dispute over a wife. Gillard, an Englishman living near Chaloner's Merry Mills estate, assaulted Chaloner's wife with a pair of tongs. Chaloner and Moray intervened. a pistol discharged fatally. A magistrate and jury ruled the death accidental amid a violent struggle.
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John. Armstrong Chaloner
John Gillard
Chelonee
Chaleser
Virginia
Australia
Chaloner
Merry Mills
Cobham
Punty
Chatoner
Westing
Chajoner
Merry Milla
Weather Report From Georgia Fair Weathers
Partial weather bulletin notes daily conditions in Georgia with mentions of winds and temperatures. It references lowest and highest temperatures, mean and normal values, and rainfall in 24 hours along with excess since month start across multiple stations.
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