Not Unfriendly to England Praised by Teller in Senate
In Washington on May 7 the senate debated Teller of Colorado urging sympathy for the Boers against Great Britain, arguing his resolution echoes the Cuban plank of the 1896 Republican platform. He praised the Boers as kindly, brave, wise and Christian and urged U.S. support while not attacking Britain. The session also moved through naval appropriation debates, conference on army and fortifications bills, and discussions on marine corps manpower.
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Senate
Teller
Colorado
Great Britain
Chandler
Marine Corps
House
United States
Florence
D. C
Hawley
Sewell
Cockrell
Perkins
Warren
Pettigrew
Hoe
House of Representatives
Mr. Clay
Kentucky
Mr. Teller
England
Durham
N. C
Pamlico
North America
Stewart
No Sympathy for Boers in House
Washington May 7 suspension day in the house saw passage of the general pension laws bill to broaden disability eligibility and raise widow income from 968 to 250 dollars. the National Guard appropriation rose from 450000 to 1000000. Sulzer attempted to push a sympathy resolution for the Boers but was ruled out of order. A number of other measures passed, including repairs to North Carolina roads and a marine fisheries station study in the mid Atlantic. 133 to 5 vote on the National Guard bill. Senate adjourned by 5 p m.
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Washington
House
Senate
Pension Office
Grand Army of the Republic
Dan Sickles
National Guard
Sulzer
New York
Mr. Sulzer
Mberty
South Africa
Br. Sulzer
United States District Court
Ocala
Fla
Paris
Marsh
Illinois
Ilay
Virginia
Spain
Talbert
National Cemetery
New Bern
N.C
North Carolina
South Atlantic
Barnesville to Host U S Observatory for Solar Eclipse
Barnesville and Griffin, Ga, prepare government observing stations led by Professor Milton Updegraff to study the solar eclipse on April 28. Extensive photographic work, telescopic observations, and naked-eye viewing will accompany the event with Barnesville as the main site, a branch station at Griffin supporting edge observations.
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Barnesville
Milton Updeegraff
Naval Observatory
Washington
Washington. Professor Updegraff
Mr. Peters
Professor Updegraft
P.¥. Matthews
Updegrafé
Petery
Barnesville Observatory
Griffin
Updegraff
Experiment Station
Joint Debate Enjoyed At Macon Academy of Music
Macon Academy of Music hosted a crowded joint debate last night with speakers delivering good speeches that drew applause from the audience. The event showcased engaged participants and a responsive crowd in a lively setting.
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Macon Academy of Music
Debate at Macon Academy sets stage for solicitor race
In Macon Ga on May 7 a large crowd attended a joint debate for solicitor candidates at the Academy of Music. John R Cooper opened the session critiquing Andrew W Lane while Hope Polhill Bayne and Walter Grace followed with remarks. Senators Roland Ellis and Clem Steed joined later, Ellis praising the Brandon bill and proposing another joint debate. The event was lively, humorous, and drew many veteran politicians, with plans for another gathering in the near future.
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Macon
The
Academy of Music
John R. Cooper
Andrew W. Lane
Lang
Tie
Lane
Cooper
Hope Polhill
Mr. Polhill
Gettimg
Polhill
Mr. Bayne
Houston County
Bayne
Walter Grace
Bayna
Knoxville
Grace
Senate
Roland Ellis
Clem Steed
Mr. Ells
Mr. Steed
Mr. Ellisa
Hoe
Brandon Bil
Ellis
Steed
Mr. Cooper
Rob Hodges
W. A. Bluff
Academy
Baptized in Chattahoochee Sutton Healer Draws Converts
Columbus Georgia May 7 special hundreds gathered at the river bank to witness Hey Otis My Sutton baptize seven members after months of public attention for alleged miraculous cures. Critics note lapsing improvements and growing skepticism as Sutton shifts focus to financial support.
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Sutton
Columbus
Hey
Otis
Mr. Suton
Sitton
Chatiahuaehas
Holingss Chapel
Richmond
Tom
Elections at Emory College Elects Phoenix Business Manager
Emory College in Oxford Georgia held annual Literary Society elections to choose officers and the business manager for The Phoenix. The session began in Phi Gamma hall with Mr Alexander Irwin presiding and resulted in the election of Henry Lee Banks of Turin as Phoenix business manager, noted for ability and character.
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Emory College
Oxford
Soeleties
Phoenix
the Phoenix
Phi Gamma Hall
Alexander Irwin
Washington
Henry Lee Banks
Turin
Banks
Coweta County
Phoenix society elects editors and leaders at Emory
The Phoenix at Emory reports Under A. W. Farlinger the Phoenix finances will be well managed after the election of Hanks. The Gamma society elected J William Farmer and Alfred C Broom to lead. Walter P Jones Nathan C Napier Jr and William F Quillan Jr named to senior posts. Debating and poetry roles assigned. Napier highlighted as editor in chief and Phi Gamma members fill roles. Excerpts note upcoming Knights Twins of Georgia convention in Atlanta May 6 to 10.
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Oficer
The
Phoenix
Hanks
J. William Farmer
Joulsville
Alfred C. Broom
Newnan
Renfroe
Walter P. Jones
Rockmart
Nathan C. Napier, Jr
Lafayette
William F. Quillan, Jr
Madison
Earl W. Anderson
Rome
Phi Gamma
George Dexter Blount
Barnesville
Few
W. F. Quillan, Jr
Herman L. Johnston
Palmetto
New Society
E. A. Pound
Waycross
Lauren W. Foreman
Washington
Napier
Sigma Nu
W. P. Jones
Emory
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
J. W. Farmer
Louisville
R. L. Farmer
Jefferson County
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
William F. Quillian
Joint Debate in Fort Valley for Macon Circuit Solicitor
Fort Valley Ga May 7 9 Candidates for solicitor of the Macon circuit engage in a joint forum Friday night at Gr ate? The event features Tolonel John R Cooper and hopefuls Hope Polhill Walter G Marmaduke Bayne in a spirited discussion aimed at residents and voters.
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Fort Valley
Macon
Grtute
John R. Cooper
Hope Polhill
Walter G. Marmaduke Bayne
Old Town
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