Atlanta Railway and Power Company Accepts Franchise
The Atlanta Railway and Power Company accepts an 20 year electric lighting and power franchise. Ground wiring begins within days as plans and tests await board approval. President Ernest Woodruff says rights to consumers within city limits will be ready in about ninety days. Bond of 50,000 filed to guarantee start within two months and plant operation within a year.
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McLaurin Franchises Electric Plant Power Struggle Ends
The Atlante Railway and Power Company won city backing for a 21 year franchise after a protracted council battle. Mayor Woodward veto threats, amendments, and final approval led to April 22 acceptance with bond and surety requirements to cover good faith and possible damages from electric lighting operations.
Bryan Tackles McLaurin Over Southern Politics
Lincoln May 2 W J Bryan attacks Senator McLaurin of South Carolina for misrepresenting his constituents and starts a movement he says will influence national politics. He predicts McLaurin leads a plutocratic element, with Thiman joining the battle, while Democrats must mobilize to resist the McLaurin movement.
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South Carolina
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McLaurin
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Thiman
Laurin
Cardinal Martinelli Swears In As Papal Faith Adherent
Cardinal Martinelli took the oath of office and subscribed to the papal profession of faith at a private ceremony in Washington on May 2. Monsignor Conaty administered the oath at the Catholic University with Mgr. Marchetti witnessing. The Latin documents affirm the Athanasian and Nicene creeds, seven sacraments, original sin, justification, and papal primacy and infallibility, and pledges not to resign or canvass in elections.
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Conaty
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Mgr. Marchetti
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Barrooms Open On Sunday Opposition to Saloon Closures
Kansas City police commissioners refuse the request of a spaie committee to close saloons on Sunday and today. The passage notes a push toward Governor Dockery to remove the saloon leader amid ongoing saloon debates in Kansas City Missouri.
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Kansas City
Walker after Rhea's place contested election opened
Washington May 2 testimony in the Walker versus Rhea contest for Virginia's ninth district opened in the house clerk's office. General Walker, the contestant, and Alex McDowell, the clerk, attended as testimony was sent to the government printing office for printing. This is Walker's third contest in six years against Rhea.
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Rhea
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Virginia
house of representatives
General Walker
Alex McDowell
house
Walker
elections committee No. 1
McKinley Degree Vote Among Harvard Alumni
The Harvard alumni vote on conferring the doctor of laws degree on President McKinley showed strong support. Of 616 ballots returned, 497 favored the degree, 118 opposed, and 18 were non-committal. The tally reflects a broad alumni stance amid debate sparked by a Harvard graduate circular.
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Tourists in New Orleans Warmly Cheered by Presidential Visit
A presidential party in New Orleans enjoyed a sunlit tour through the old French and Spanish quarters. Spectators filled Canal and Rampart streets while cadets, artillery, and church bells welcomed the visitors. In the cabildo, historic memories of Spanish and French governance and the transfer of Louisiana to the United States were recalled with reverent interest.
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United States
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St. Charles avenue
southern university
Rampart
new cty
Jackson Square
Place d'armes
Portugal
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cadeta
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Continental Guards
revolutionary army
glates
Louisiana Field’ artillery
New Orleans
Willinson
Claiborne
Prenga Sominson
Louisiana
Alice Fortier
Louisian Historical Society
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enthusiaam
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McKinley Praises Louisiana Visit And Nation’s Unity
President McKinley speaks on historic ground recalling the Louisiana Purchase and the growth of liberty and union. He acknowledges crowds in New Orleans and tours Chalmette, then visits Southern University where about five thousand Black students hear his call for education, character, and industry as the train heads toward Houston.
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Steamship Deal of Morgan and Leylands Validated
A private cablegram reports FP Morgan and Frederick Leyland & Co. preserve Leyland’s rights to operate Liverpool to Montreal routes for fourteen years while waiving trailing interests in other lines including West Indian routes. The arrangement allows seasonal Portland or Boston service only if ice blocks navigation, and omits Portland from the route.
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Montreal
New York
FP. Morgan
Frederick Leyland & Co
Mersey
St. Edwrence
Quebec
Leyland ine
Portland
Boston
Liverpoot
Movement of Germans Near Margarita Island Sparks US Interest
Washington reports the navy closely watches Margarita Island off Venezuela amid rumors of a German coaling station. Officials note past German inquiries and consider Gulf of Curacao as a potential site, with strategic value for the Panama Canal and Caribbean security under evolving Monroe Doctrine concerns.
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state department
nawy department
Margarita island
Venezuela
United States
South America
Panama canal
Gulf of Curacoa
Venesuela
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Kansas to be disinterested movement purifying state politics
Mrs. Nation's saloon smashing sparks a broad crusade in Kansas. A permanent organization of the Law Enforcement League of Kansas forms to purify politics and promote its interests, planning focal chapters in every city, town, and hamlet as part of a statewide reform effort.
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Topeka
Kas
Mra
Nelson
Kansas
Sunflower
Law Enforcement League of Kansas
Nation
Dey Sundays For Omaha Plan Quiet City
Omaha mayor outlines Sunday policy to calm reformers stating druggists may sell only medicines, saloons and theaters to close, soft drinks barred, and Sunday performances canceled. He claims sales shifted from bars to pharmacies last week and vows a quiet city.
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Still Buying Bonds in Washington Treasury Note Short Term
A terse note indicates ongoing bond purchases in Washington by the treasury with short term instruments valued at $115 in 1953. The fragment suggests a continued government debt operation and a secretive aspect surrounding the program.
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washington
Max
Georgia Case Seeks Mandamus Over State School Warrants
In the capatil’s senate chamber Governor Candler fights for a mandamus to force State Treasurer R E Park to pay school teachers from the public property fund. Attorney General Terrell opens with a demurrer and amendment, while Treasurer Park’s team argues the treasurer must act to pay warrants from land funds.
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Robert Hull
Macon
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Hilyer
Forsyth county
Bell
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Guerry
Orville
A. Park
genere
supreme court of West Virginia
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treasury
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