Briggs Chosen By Dems In New Party Plan
A Democratic committee led by Griggs and including Williams of Mississippi Ruppert of New York and others met to plan the congressional campaign. They aim to form an executive committee with Ben T. Cable likely as chair and a finance committee led by Lewis of New York. Cowherd of Missouri withdrew from consideration for chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Williams
Mississippi
Ruppert
New York
Richardson
Tennessee
Ilinois
Jackson
Kansas
Culberson
Texas
Ben T. Cable
Olinois
Lewis --Fxom
Cowherd
Missouri
District of Columbia
James L. Norris
Connecticut
Robert HB. de Worrast
Lowe
A. Hoffman
Maine
John Scott
Minnesota
H. J. Brown
New Hampshire
Henry Hollis
Oklahoma
Garry Bacon
West Virginia
E. H. Osserman
Wisconsin
C. Wall
Wyoming
C. T. Arnold
Indian Territory
Sam Fowell
Elderly Woman Found Wandering After Storm Death in Alabama
A well dressed elderly woman, driven by exposure, was found wandering in woods near Decatur. She is sister of L. B. Shelton of Birmingham and aunt of Dr Fey Vlack of Sayreton. She hoped to drown herself in a river, thinks sister’s death in Gainesville, Florida recent, led to her breakdown. Mrs Higley burned to death in New Orleans fire. her daughter injured as gasoline explosion followed blaze on Audubon street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
L. B. Shelton
Birmingham
Fey Vlack
Sayreton
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted As Safe Cure
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior internal remedy for catarrh. It contrasts tablets with sprays and inhalers, claims no opiates or dangerous drugs, and cites Dr Ramsdell and Dr Wainwright praising their safety and effectiveness for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Ramsdell
Eay
Wainwright
Jsiuest
Federal bill trims Atlanta prison funding to 100000
The House committee cut the Justice Department’s proposed quarter million for the Atlanta federal prison to 100000 for the next fiscal year. Funds cover new buildings and shops to maximize inmate labor plus 111480 for running costs including subsistence, clothing, hospital supplies, and salaries.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Atlanta
House ‘Committee
Georgia
Cumberland Island Sound
Brunswick
Savannah River
Ocmulgee
South Atlantic
Pole
Cold Spring
Columbus
House
Roosevelt vetoes desertion relief bill in Congress clash
Washington March 28 President Roosevelt vetoed the bill to relieve Emanuel Klauser of desertion charges. He warned Congress that it would permit over ruling or reversing a valid court martial by statute and questioned Congress power to direct war department actions. House passes 215 private pension bills, a record for a single session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Emanuel Klauser
Senate
James W. Howell
Secretary of War
Congress
Secretary of War T
Calvin A. Rice
Talbert
South Carolina
Mann
Illinois
Joe
Hay
Virginia
Republicans Rush to Report Cuban Reciprocity Bid
Washington dispatch reports Representative Babcock of Wisconsin feigned illness to stay in Washington while pressure mounts to report the Cuban reciprocity bill from the Ways and Means Committee. Leaders say a panel meeting is planned early next week as Babcock may delay departure to Atlantic City due to scarce accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cne
Mr. Babcock
Atlantic City
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Babcock
House
Ways and Meearts
Henderson
Friends of the
Bartlett Seeks Relief for Dickson in Court Martial Case
Representative Bartlett met with President Roosevelt to discuss a congressional bill to correct the military record of G. R. Dickson, a Macon non-commissioned officer court martialed for being asleep on duty. Bartlett argued the case despite Roosevelt's cautious stance, and Georgia visitors Col. M. H. Sandwich and A. Joseph were noted among travelers in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Ohl
Washington
Bartlett
White House
Congress
G. R. Dickson
Macon
Roosevelt
Barnlett
Dickson
M. H. Sandwich
Thorington
A. Joseph
Milledgeville
Georgia
Waghington
Insurance Rates on Dwellings in Atlanta Rise Again
An insurance expert argues that Atlanta dwelling rates were too low, praising the city’s strong fire department and limited water supply. He notes other towns pressuring for parity, claims Atlanta’s premiums are among the region’s lowest, and asserts a fair price is now due while remaining cheaper than elsewhere in the Southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atanta
Evans resigns as pensions commissioner amid plan to continue policy
Washington reports that H Clay Evans has submitted his resignation as U S pensions commissioner. President to accept, successor named, Evans to be kept on under new policy. Letter dated March 16 cites five years in office and thanks, with unsigned appended statement describing persistence of pension policy and promotion possibilities for Evans. In Chattanooga friends reveal he may return home and possibly seek Congress from Tennessee's Third District.
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Washington
Byars
Pension Bureau
Evans
Seon
Torrence
White House
Commissioner of Pensions
H. Clay Evans
Commissionership of Pensions
Eye
the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Clay Evans
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sevang
Congress
Silver dollar plan set for Philippine currency standard
Senate Philippines committee approves currency provisions for the islands. A Philippine dollar like the Mexican and British coins will be minted as bullion with a fixed volume, backed by both American and Philippine mints. The bill also omits a legislative assembly but includes a complete census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippines
Allison, Beveridge and Duboils
America
United
Legislative Assembly
Congress
Island
Pendleton Charged with Murder in Cincinnati Killing
Cincinnati on March 28 C N Pendleton real estate dealer jailed for murder after allegedly shooting Mrs Anne Baker dead at daybreak in the east end quarrel over a fence. Her husband, a one armed man, tried to rush to aid but Pendleton fired three shots but failed to hit him. Neighbors restrained Pendleton until police took him. Governor Murphy of New Jersey has signed the United States Steel Corporation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
C. N. Pendleton
Anne Baker
Pendleton
Baker
Murphy
New Jersey
United States Steel Corporation
Scrofula Cure Reported in Covington Advertisement
A testimonial from Miss Anita Morenet of 915 Scott St Covington Ey says scrofula afflicted her neck and skin until Hood s Sarsaparilla was used. The booster claims the neck swelling disappeared and skin returned to smooth health after taking the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Morenet
Scott St
Covington, Ey
Hood
Boers Escape British Cordons in Ingenious Tactics
In March near Klerksdorp, about 1,500 Boers under DeLarey Liebenberg Kemp and Wolmarans broke through British lines. Prisoners totaled 179 including Higruger and Neethring at Klerkadorp. Canadians and Scots fought to hold gaps. one Canadian died after single handed defense. The Boers formed deceptive columns to slip away, recapturing guns from Von Dunop’s convoy with a bold counteraction.
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Pretoria
DeLarey
Liebenberg
Kemp
Wolmarans
Lord Kitchener
Higruger
Landrost Neethring
Klerkadorp
Yag
von Dinop
Klerksdorp
Tiege
von Dunop
BeZEMA Drugstore Ad Promises Refund If PAZO Fails
A vintage advertisement touts BeZEMA and PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if the ointment fails to cure ringworm tatter old ulcers and sores pimples and blackheads on the face. The copy emphasizes no curse words and no pay.
Rhode Island Passes Stricter Divorce Law
A new Rhode Island divorce statute was passed in the house today without opposition. It requires a two year residence before legal divorce applications, replacing the former one year requirement that drew many applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
General Assembly
Christmas Bribery Charges Spark No State Dept Action
The State Department will take no steps to raise Danish charges against American statesmen, deeming them unworthy and based on insufficient evidence. Copenhagen reports say Denmark won’t pay Christmas’s claimed 500 000 commission, and nothing in Washington will implicate U.S. officials.
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State Department
Christmas
Washington
Christmagd
House of Representatives
Copenhagen
Richardson
coneTess
Denmark
Walter Christmas
Niels Gron
Bach
John
Pawart
Eirway
Wyoming lynching ends with self strangulation of condemned man
Charles Francis Woodward, condemned for killing Sheriff William C. Ricker, leaped from the scaffold as the trap was sprung and hanged himself. A mob of masked men stormed the jail at Casper, Wyoming, dragged Woodward to the scaffold, and interrupted the proceedings within minutes. The crowd later dispersed amid prayers and shouting. Woodward had been convicted for the January 2 killing at Woodward ranch near Garfield Peak, after he and his brother concealed thefts, fled, and shot Sheriff Ricker after surrender attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
Charles Francis Woodward
William C. Ricker
Woodward
Supreme Court
Charles Ricker
Sheriff Ricker
Tubbs
Charles L. Francis Woodward
Garfield Peak
Rattlesnake Mountains
Natanna County
Bertha
Clarence
Bertha Wood Ward
Charles Woodward
Horat
Ricker
Billings
Mont
Hfe
Confession Found In Dead Man's Pocket After Kansas Tragedy
Emporia Kansas March 28 Cora Silvers wounded yesterday by Stephen Conkling her divorced husband who also wounded his mother in law and then killed himself is alive today and may recover. Three confessions found in the deceased's pocket were said to have been made under duress at the point of a revolver. Other threats of shooting are alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Emporia
Kans
Cora Silvers
Stephen
Woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People relief
Mrs J W Mundy of Plainefield New York shares a heart to heart tale of nervous prostration and sleeplessness eased by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after four boxes. She cites restoration of health and happiness and notes the pills treat blood and nerve disorders including neuritis rheumatism and palpitations. Pills sold by dealers or mailed from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY at fifty cents a box three for two dollars and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mundy
Summit Avenue
Plainefield
N. Y
Williams
Wiltama Medicine Company
Schenectady
Savannah Fears Losing Sub Treasury Win to Atlanta
Savannah leaders fear the push in Atlanta may win a U S sub treasury for Georgia first, as Secretary Shaw favors Savannah’s region but officials worry Atlanta gains. Colonel Lester reports Shaw hinted the location could be Atlanta, prompting Savannah to urge stronger civic action and a Washington visit by the mayor. Savannah bankers and the Clearing House Association plan coordinated steps to press claims, while Mayor Myers weighs next moves.
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Shaw
Georgia
Savannah
Atlanta
R. B.lester
Myers
Tuester
Washington
Wars and Means Committee
Lester
Secretary of the Treasury
Mills B. Soane
Citizens’ Bank
Savannah Clearing House Association
Lane
Clearing Association
Wane
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Shiloh Military Park
Wickshoro Military Park
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Newport News
Charleston
S. C
Cumberland Sound
Florida
Congaree River
Gulfport Harbor
Tampa Bay
War Department
Hoosevelt
Wade
Mickineyn
Deellings
Commissioner of ‘Pensions
Torranut Sin
Ang Thenlvaks
Money For the
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Quurderer Woodward
B. W. Grove
Bloom
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