Resign at Roosevelt's Request In Ithmian Reform Move
Washington March 29 The first step toward reorganizing the Panama Canal Commission was taken In response to President Roosevelt and Secretary Tafts instructions. Three members of the current commission resigned and their letters will reach the president tomorrow. Admiral Walker General Davis and other officials are named in the contemplated reorganization with seven total appointees to be announced during the president's southern trip.
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Washington
Frst
Roosevelt
Nett
Watts
George W Davis
Navy
Taft
Smalier
Moody Beld
Mien
Davis
John G Walker
Pavy
Wiliam Barclay Parsons
Wiliam H Burr
Benjamin M Haztod
C Ewalé Gronski
Vardaman Expects Cotton Acreage Reduction in Mississippi
Governor Vardaman reports to The Manufacturers Record that he cannot supply an exact county by county figure for Mississippi cotton acreage. He predicts a reduction between 20 and 25 percent, calls 20 percent conservative, and notes ongoing statistical work and growing farmer pledge meetings to cut acreage and boost fertilizer use.
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Ackson
Vardaman
Southern Cotton Association
Cotton grower meeting boosts Arkansas unity in Pine Bluff
President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Growers Association spoke to a large Pine Bluff audience at the courthouse under the Pine Bluff board of trade. Planters from Jefferson Brew Lincoln and Desky counties attended. The gathering energized support for organizing cotton growers in the region.
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Jordan
Arkansas
Bluff
Ark
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Court House
Jefferson, Brew Lincoln
Desky Counties
Organization of
Cotton Growers
Peace Appeal In Crete Seeks Nonintervention By Foreign Troops
The article reports GEOEGE appeals for peace in Crete, urging powers to keep foreign troops off Cretan soil. It notes a proclamation postponing actions for 36 hours to seek a revolutionist agreement to lay down arms, and mentions the British cruiser Juno arriving at Suda Bay. It also covers stalled American treaty ratification and pending Bundespres negotiations tied to a U S Senate clause.
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Canea Wando
Crete
Prin “Certe
Juno
Suda Bay
Police Board Fails to Caucus Delays Police Chief Vote
Seven commissioners met to caucus on the police chief election but adjourned without action as Commissioner George E Johnson arrived late. Reported hoped votes would form a majority. Chief Balls favored but one more day needed to secure the required tally.
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Chis
George E Johnson
Johnson
Nunnally
Auestion
Gld
Frank Hilburn
Pparracks
Balls
Palma Receives Congressman and Party in Havana Visit
President Palma to day received the congressmen and their party who arrived aboard the United States transport Sumner. The Sumner sailed for New Orleans. Treasury statement Washington March 29 shows gold balances and totals.
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Palma
Havana
United States
Sumner Tater
Sumner
New Orleans
Treasery
Washington
Toffay
Treasury
Veteran Escort for Mildred Lee
A long funeral train for Mildred Lee travels from New Orleans to Lexington Virginia with a strong delegation of veterans. The body was met in Atlanta by Captain Robert B Lee and honored by New Orleans and Atlanta groups including the Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy. Floral tributes abound as the casket transfers to the Southern railway car for onward service.
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Hubert Lee
Atlanta Sons of Veterans
Mildred Tae
Atlanta
New Orleans
Lexington
Si&e
Montgomery
Filselty
Robert B Lee
Richmond
Lee
Masa Mildred Lee
W E Ueki
Stephen D Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Virginia
Atlana
Onion
John B Gordon
Sons of Veterans
Wol Parkhurst Jr
Atlana Daughters of the Confederacy
Mickle
Grasman Theodore & Wilkinson
G A. Williams
J.D Hill
Union
Lesana
Detai
Southern Railway
Escheran
Piedmont
Captan Lre
John Campbell
Washington and Lee University
Lynchburg
Street Preacher in Winder Jail
Norman Stawtly denies being the man sought by Tennessee authorities for an alleged murder. Captors say they have the suspect, arrested by City Officers O'Neil and Layana, awaiting Tennessee identification. He appeared as an itinerant preacher, arousing local police interest after reward notices surfaced in Atlanta papers. He was arrested at the Postmaster Smith home and is held for identification.
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Winder
Norman
Herida Norman
Oscar Moderis
Carys Tenn
O'Neil
Layana
Tennessee
Werman
Atlanta
Smith
Charitaberatives
Ayinister
Funeral Arrangements For Miss Mildred O Lee
Captain Lee reports funeral to be held Friday at an unnamed hour in the R E Lee Grace Memories church at Levington with internment in the Lee mausoleum at Lexington. Rev Mr McBride to conduct services. Telegram from New Orleans notes body of Miss Mildred O Lee will depart March 29 escorted by Confederate groups to Louisville and Ashville, with a large turnout of soldiers and citizens paying respects. interment expected at Lexington, Va.
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Captain Lee
R. E Lee
Ladies' Confederate Memorial Association
Mildred O 'Lee
Mire Willam Preston Johnston
Louisville
Ashwille den
Taffa
Isa Tee
Cettizens
Veerans
Awanta
Robert Lee Prenhew
Miss Lee
Lexington
Conference of Powers Not Wanted by Japan
Washington reports say Russia and Japan prefer direct negotiation to an international conference. The U S government seeks a peace basis and vows to aid where acceptable, while noting France and Russia explore terms but warn against indirect talks leading to a neutral conference.
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Japan
Duel Potential in Manchuria Draws Foes to Sipringhat
From St Petersburg to Harbin reports indicate ongoing preparations by Russian forces at Sininghai and moves by Japanese units toward Kirin. Aims include severing supply lines, fortifying positions, and pressuring both sides toward peace talks while the United States and Germany urge direct diplomacy to preserve China's integrity.
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St Petersburg
Manchuria
Associated Press
Harbin
Sininghal
Sininghai
Chaoumlachat
James Chaoumizodzi
Shuamyaozi
Songhai
Sipinghai
Kirin
Sitehs
Ussuri
Gyama
Harbin Oy
Watchful Wife Tracks Hubby Misdeeds in Damages Trial
In a Wisconsin courthouse March 29, Albert L Hollman seeks 850000 from millionaire brewer Fenty Rab for alienation of his wife Attee Geer Hollman. Testimony covers late nights, dated notes, and a strange masquerade scene with clothing swapped, while Mrs Hollman sits through the proceedings.
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Wis
Albert L. Hollman
Fenty Rab
Attee Geer Hollman
Bre Hallman
Hollman
Holtman
Brahre
Point Comfort
Hollmin
Henry
Fined for Laughing in Church Drama at Crown Point
Three Hosford Park youths from Hammond area were fined 14 each after laughing during a revival service at the Frost First Free Methodist Church in Crown Point. Don Lenkie 22, his sweetheart Rose Wates, and Nelile Lestie refused to apologize after the pastor asked, prompting arrest and a judge's ruling.
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Hosford Park
Hammond
Ware
Don Lenkie
Chicago
Rose Wates
Nelile Lestie
Frost First Free Methodist
Crown Point
Cession of Territory and Indemnity Barred in Japan Russia Talks
St Petersburg reports deny Russia has proposed cession of territory or indemnity to Japan. Negatives issued, with intermediaries conveying no concrete proposals. France Britain and the United States reportedly aware. Japan holds option to negotiate or refuse based on no-ceded terms. Russia pursues peace yet prepares for war under Grand Duke Nicholas and a cabinet committee.
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St Petersburg
Stout
Russia
Japan
United States
France
Great Britain
Rustin
Petee
Jupin
Ruesta
Ruasia
Nicholas Nichaieytteh
Sakharaff
Avelian
Kokevaoff
Rattad Hitkot
Lamsdorff
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Berstary
Wat Taft
Admiral Walker
Pine Bluff
Geoege Appeals For Peace
Berne
Rerland
Bundewrath Odymat
Mukden
St. Petersburg
Europatim
Police Board
George Johnson
Mildred Lee
General Lee
Winder Jail
Norman Stawtly
Thak
Czar
Mikado
Tilermedian
Reich
Jjpan Basa
Washingston
Nichilots
Hay
BRI
Paris
M Delessia
Count Lamsdorft
Europe
Delcasse
Sipringhat
Fielm
Germany
Tokio
China
Tor
Reynolds
Hiram Barton
Eurean
London
Wif
Gieilvariea
New York
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