Allegations of Delegates Purchase Stir Ohio Denials
Reports from Windley and Cincinnati detail William Jennings Bryan charges that Harmon backers sought to buy Bryan delegates for the 1908 Democratic convention. Governor Harmon denies any such attempts, while Michael Devanney and Harvey Garber dispute who is implicated, and reactions spread through Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati political circles.
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Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Windley
Friends
Harmon
Bryan
Harvey Garber
Frank T. Dore
Tiffin
Denver
Cincinnati
Leo
Marmon
Garber
Democratic National Committee
Devancey
Michael Devanney
William J. Bryan
Devanney
Mr. Devanney
Cleveland
Cleveland Press
Commission To Reform Courts Of Alabama Heads Panel
Governor O Neal appoints a 29 member commission of lawyers and judges to revise Alabama civil and original court procedures. Chief Justice R Dowdell of the supreme court heads the panel. Recommendations will be given to the next legislature with a goal to reduce the number of courts.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Alabama
R. Dowdell
Supreme Court
Ust
Epworth Leaguers Devote Night to Missionary Work
Last night the Epworth Leaguers devoted their meeting to missionary work. The address was delivered by M. Davis, who read a few passages and spoke on the cause.
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Epworth
Davis
Democrats adopt tariff board plan in appropriation bill
Washington May. Revolutionary proposals not grouped in a bill passed this session were adopted by the house in the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. The measure adds abolition of the commerce court and restoration of railroad regulatory power to the ICC with appeals to district courts, creates a foreign and domestic commerce bureau under the secretary of commerce and labor, and concentrates public documents in the government printing office. The house overruled committee on several points amid a party split and opposition to mint closures and lighthouse deputy commissioner.
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United States Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States District Courts
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Tariff Board
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Bureau of Trade Relations
State Department
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Government Printing Office
San Francisco
New Orleans
Garson City
Boise
Charlotte
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Deadwood
S. C
Helenata
Seattle
Wash
Salt Lake City
Clark
Agricultural Department
Fitzgerald
Commerce Court
Sims
Tennessee
Driscoll
New York
Stevens
Minnesota
Tariff Board Plan Jars Republicans in House
A tariff board reform proposed by Representatives Underwood Sherry and FitzGerald was adopted in the House. The plan reduces costs by half while preserving the Taft era board concept. It requires reports to Congress and the President, aiming to quell opposition to the existing board.
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Tariff Board
J Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Swager Sherry
Kentucky
Jonn A. Fitzgéreld
New York
Taft
House’ of Congress
Government evidence set for federal hearing in New Jersey
Evidence gathered by the government will be turned over to the United States circuit court at Trenton New Jersey for arguments likely within a year. Jacob M. Dickinson special assistant to the attorney general and Henry E. Colton direct the case. Corporation counsel are Richard V. Lindabury Cordento A. Severance and Raynal C. Bolling. Wallace Buéll of Port Chester New York and George E. Holton president of Bryden Horseshoe Company of Catasauqua Pennsylvania testified on the first day.
Louisiana flood report notes limited incidents and refugee movement
New Orleans May 9 The Mississippi flood scene today shows few incidents beyond marooned rescues and a crevasse near Illyria. Embankments are being fortified from Natchez to New Orleans as rescue work shifts away from Torras crevasse toward distant areas. Water from Torras rose at Morganza while rail lines remain washed out and refugees flood Baton Rouge Opelousas and other centers, with trains suspended to New Roads.
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Illyria
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Natchez
Lotteryworth
Torras
Morganza
Baton’“Rouge
Opelouses
Bachelor
Port Hickey
H. J. Weeks
Morgaenza
Batchelor
Street car interests seek to block new 3 cent coin
Jono Corriggs Jr reports that street railway firms across the United States oppose the proposed 3 cent coin arguing it will drive demands for lower fares. Advocates claim the coin will curb prices, yet industry representatives fear a penny economy will unsettle passenger rates as lawmakers debate the change in Washington.
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Jono Corriggs, Jr
Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Senate
New York
California
South
Atlanta Considers Modern Garbage Plant Vote This Afternoon
The finance committee of Atlanta City Council meets at 3 pm to decide if the city adopts a modern sanitary garbage plant or continues dumping waste. Leaders include John Candler and A J Johneson with Dr J Vaughan on the panel. The board of health, after expert input from Rudolph Hering, favors a sanitary disposal system over current dumping practices that threaten public health.
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Council
Atlanta
John &Candler
A.’ J. Johneson
C D. Knight
James
Warren
J. Vaughan
James R. Nutting
J. Spratling
W. G.humphrey
N. Ragasdate
John J. Greer
Wil
Board of Health
Rudolph -Hering
Allen court shooting trial recounts dying judge’s words
Wytheville Va May 9 The dying judge Massie allegedly spoke I’m dying Sid Allen did it during the March 14 pistol battle at the Hillsville courthouse in which four were killed A witness Daniel Thomas described the scene and the judge’s words as tears filled his eyes The trial of Floyd Allen continues with other tense moments recorded outside the courtroom
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Wytheville
Sid Allen
Massie
Hmtsville
Floyd Allen
Daniel Thomas
Mansie
Parade of Boys in Gray One of Best in History
Gen Bennett H. Young elected Commander-in-Chief and Gen Irvine Walker named honorary commander as reunion passes without a veteran's death. The event highlights a strong turnout and notable participation from veterans.
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Bennett H. Young
Irvine Walker
Four boasts by new UCV commander in Louisville report
General Young elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at Macon is described as quiet and modest. He lists four boasts including never swearing an oath never drinking whisky and never touching a card.
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Louisville
Young
United Confederate Veterans
Macon
United Confederate Veterans Ball Ends Reunion in Macon
The twenty second annual United Confederate Veterans reunion closes with a veterans ball led by General Bennett H Young and Miss Cora Mallory. About 1 000 veterans sleep at Camp John B Gordon as fifty special trains depart and livery prices spark protest from attendees.
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Joe Curtis
Macon
United Confederate Veterans
Camp Auditoriusi
Bennett H. Young
Misa Cora Mallory
Iida
John B. Gordon
Weather Prophecy Parr Georgia Fair Friday Forecast
The local report notes fair weather on Friday and Saturday with light showers possible. The lowest temperature is not specified while highs reach around 82 degrees. Mean temperature around 63 degrees with 2.09 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours and 0.89 inches since January 1.
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