Commissioner J. J. Conner Assumes Duties Of Office
Commissioner J J Conner took possession of the department of agriculture yesterday afternoon though the official term starts today. Retiring commissioner Thomas G Hudson, eager to return home to vote, handed over affairs after a brief ceremony. Conner, sworn in by Governor Brown, hinted at changes but declined to specify. Hudson left for the railroad station after best wishes to Conner. Governor Brown hosted Georgia Normal Institute graduates at the Capitol, praising their work. Many capitol staff returned home to vote, while superintendent M L Brittain prepared to address teachers in Eton.
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Publicity Restrictions Tap Postoffice Bill Debates
Washington notes the perfected postoffice appropriation bill carries new Democrat backed provisions. It abrogates the gag rule restricting postal workers from contacting Congress and requires newspapers to publish names of managing editors and major stockholders. It labels paid editorial matter as advertisement and outlines parcel post rates for rural routes and general service. A Georgia proposal to ban liquor ads in dry areas failed.
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Georgia
Judge Wilkinson Urges Early Voting Today
Judge Jnc R Wilkinson for Ordinary urges voters to vote early today. Local official calls for prompt participation and explains locations and hours for absentee or early in person voting.
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Jnc. R. Wilkinson
Wife Arrested for Killing Husband in Memphis
Memphis police bound over 28 year old Olive D. Cargill on a murder charge after the death of Bailey D. Cargill. A coroner's inquest and post mortem exam were underway as authorities sought to confirm the circumstances of the husband’s death in their Memphis home.
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TICKETS FAKED FOR WILSON CIRCULATED IN CLARKE
Athens Ga April 20 Special It was revealed that many Clarke county presidential primary tickets have been circulated with all names except Woodrow Wilson Violating state and county democratic rules a warning was issued to use only ballots provided by the state and county committees Clarke will back Underwood with a strict Australian ballot system and estimates suggest a Clinton edge for Underwood with Clarke voting to give Alabama supporters a 200 to 260 majority
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Northern Methodists Meet in Minneapolis for Quadrennial Conference
Eight hundred fifty delegates including twenty one bishops from North America and overseas arrive in Minneapolis for the twenty fifth general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Oldest active leader Bishop Henry W Warren opens the session with Earl Cranston next in tenure. Delegates include James M Buckley and Rev W W Van Orsdale. About one hundred delegates represent southern states and tropical islands. Italia Garibaldi granddaughter of Giuseppe Garibaldi is among twenty five women delegates. Tonight delegates welcomed at public gathering.
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Thomas H. Murray
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Strike Averts Railways Labor Dispute East of Chicago
New York April 30. Striking engineers on fifty railways east of Chicago were driven back from a walkout by an arbitration agreement. A seven member panel will decide, with one member from each side and five chosen jointly if needed. Chief Justice White, Labor Commissioner Neill, and Judge Knapp may appoint mediators or final umpires.
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Home Rule Measure Debate Opens in Commons
London April 26 The second reading of the home rule bill began in the commons with Churchill leading the discussion. The debate is expected to span several days and feature a daily duel of oratory between government and opposition. Bonar Law and Asquith will speak, with Asquith delivering the final remarks on May 8 before the vote.
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McClellan Observes Camorra Trial in Viterbo Court
Former New York mayor George B. McClellan and Edward Robinson of the Metropolitan Museum of Art attended the Camorra trial in Viterbo Italy. They were allowed special seating in the courtroom as the session proceeded.
Prisoners to Be Divided in Late May or Early June
The report notes the prisoners are to be divided at the end of May or the start of June, with Mr. McClellan expected to return from Lorence for the purpose. He plans to be present again when the division occurs and is going tomorrow.
City Salesmen of Atlanta back Marcellus Anderson for Ordinary
The City Salesmen of Atlanta unanimously support Marcellus Anderson for Ordinary, praising his loyalty and noting their role as a charter member force. A cabinet council decision is mentioned regarding Tokyo exposition reports and postponement, with contradicting rumors about the event's status.
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