Southern Prosperity Unequal Tariff Debate Sparks Senate
Senator Bacon delivers impassioned defense of southern progress since the Civil War arguing only a small portion of wealth is foreign owned and tariffs burden the many for the benefit of a few. He criticizes the protective tariff and Aldrich bill while praising southern enterprise and energy, with Lodge and Gallinger interjecting. Continued on Page Five.
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Treasury Closed for Three Weeks After Treasurers Death
Following the death of State Treasurer R. E. Park, Comptroller General W. A. Wright assumes charge under section 07 of the Politics code. No money can be paid out for about twenty days as the transfer and public notice proceed, delaying all treasury disbursements and requiring a new appointment by Governor Smith.
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Bonds Sold in New York for Georgia Railway and Electric
Special Curtis Sanger Blodgett Merritt Spencer Trask firms placed 1,000,000 Georgia Railway and Electric refunding bonds dated Jan 1909 due 1948 at 96 with interest. Part of 20,000,000 authorized issue. Proceeds fund debt retirement and improvements. Net earnings for year ended Dec 31, 1900 reported 407,386. interest charges about 380,000. First quarter 1909 shows gross rise of 61,641 and net rise of 7,128.
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Emperor to Yield to Stolypin Amid Naval Bill Uncertainty
From St Petersburg May 8 reports say the emperor has not yet informed the cabinet on the fate of the naval bill but government circles believe he will approve it and that Stolypin and his ministers will stay in office for the present Count Can ambassador to a pale and recently ambassador to the United States has resumed his post and renewed talk centers on Aralolski the foreign minister’s retirement now seen as practically inevitable.
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John C Davis Arrested In North Carolina Money Scam
Washington reports sensational case of John C Davis a Washington DC lawyer arrested for allegedly misappropriating funds from clients mostly women The notes total claimed 680 000 with largest single claim of 19 000 The motive involved church funding in North Carolina and prior fame as a prominent Methodist church supporter and builder associated with Raleigh and Wilmington NC details include a charge against Martin C Davis for conspiracy and the loss cited by Nettle McKean of Cincinnati plus a claim of 30 000 in other matters The case has historical prominence in the state legal annals.
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Holland's Prince Ships To Hudson Fulton Parade In New York
Holland's Prince and the Half Moon ship, prepared at Amsterdam navy yard, are sent to New York for the Hudson Fulton celebration. The replica, built of oak, with three masts and antique armament, will carry about twenty crew and is slated for July completion before a September debut at Bundy Hook. Prince Henry of the Netherlands heads the construction committee.
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Congressmen See Million Passing Amid River Work Delays
Washington May 8 Untens congfona takes epecife action at the apec Bi sion nown progress nearly $1060 000 appropriated for river and harbor improvements in varl sections of the United States be converted back into the national treasury. The actuation arises over the covering back section of the sundry civil appropriation disapproved on March 4. Senator Burton introduced a resolution to restrict unexpended balances. The most important work threatened is the Ouachita river locks and dams 4 and 6 at Atha and Lon Jana with $177 000 left unexpended. Other appropriations, including Paes Cavallo Texas $35 000, are in jeopardy. Amherst Honors Takahir. Takahira receives honorary degree. the case of an insane accused man is noted with later restoration attempts in Washington.
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Senators Called to the White House andholding company questions
Washington May special report notes that most members of the Senate judiciary committee have visited the White House for undisclosed talks with President Taft. Some interviews involve discussion of the Hepburn rate bill and the scope of holding companies connected to railroad operations. Experts question legality of railroads owning mines and stock in holding firms and potential congressional amendments may follow. Akins named postmaster at St Louis with Wyman to step down.
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One Man Killed and Six Injured in Superior Dock Riot
A riot at Northwestern Fuel Company dock in Superior Wisconsin left one man dead and several injured after a clash between union and nonunion workers. The dead man was Rourke of the Lake Seaman’s Union. a guard and a detective were arrested as investigations continued into the violence and gunfire.
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Dr William Taylor Shot by Stepson in Lanett Alabama
West Point Ga May 8 Dr William Taylor was killed today by his stepson MHH Deck. Family trouble reported as cause though Beck refuses to comment. Both men were residents of Lanett Alabama with Dr Taylor formerly from Opelika.
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Arguments to Start Monday in Ree of U S Naval Stores
In the United States government case, only a few witnesses remain to be heard as arguments are expected to begin Monday. The proceedings focus on the naval stores matter and related allegations, with the court set to hear key testimony in the upcoming session.
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Port rate dispute fuels Callaway resignation rumors
The port rates hearing before the railroad commission sparked talk that Commissioner Callaway quit to avoid Gov Smiths port rate policy. A letter Callaway read during testimony claimed southern railroads favor lower cotton movement rates to spur Southern industry, noting LaGrange mills and New York pricing disparities as context.
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Weather Prophecy Forecasts Closer Cloudiness and Winds
The item notes increasing cloudiness Sunday with a shift to cooler conditions and Monday. Southeast winds are expected to intensify, and temperatures are forecast to drop slightly as unsettled weather approaches.
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