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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1906
Page
9
Bob Taylor defeats Carmack to win nomination for the Senate. The event caps a bid marked by Taylor's public profile as a lecturer and fiddie, with Governor and other party figures endorsing the outcome.
Tennessee voters mark a bitter drawn out primary battle between Edward W Carmack and ex governor Robert L Taylor for the United States senate. Taylor leads in popularity while Carmack touts organization. ballot count expected to be among the state’s largest. Taylor sought senate seat after defeat of Carmack in a fierce party contest.
Indianapolis May 2 Frend UL Purdy editor and publisher of the Indianapolis Sun was sentenced to thirty days in jail and a $250 fine by Judge Fremont Alford for an editorial criticism of the judge thereby linked to the assault and battery indictment of Robert Metzger chief of police Purdy was removed from the courtroom and jailed after sentencing.
In Washington DC on May 12 a romance culminated in a marriage at the Hotel Raleigh. Miss Julia B Heard of Atlanta and Dr M N Greer of Pittsburgh wed with Rev J B McLaughlin and Col Collins assisting. After a sea shore trip they will reside in Pittsburgh.
Washington May 12 Speaker Cannon was the guest of honor at the annual Washington board of trade outing held this afternoon at Riverview on the Potomac. He delivered a jovial speech and, after umpiring a brief baseball game, turned over the plate in favor of ex Senator Thurston of Nebraska after two innings.
Reports reach the state department of a revolutionary movement against President Caceres of Santo Domingo. Porto Rico is named as the base of operations with ex Presidents Morales and Jiminez cited as leaders. Instructions demand neutralization of hostile actions and prevention of landings by opposing forces near San Domingo.
New York May 12 An intruder attacked a 76 year old man and his 80 year old wife in their home on Last Seventy fifth Street. James McPhail and a guard employed in the building were arrested. McPhail previously faced a similar charge and was convicted. The elderly husband died, and the case resembles a prior offense.
New York May 12 report says Mrs Jefferson Davis remains in a sinking condition at the Hotel Gerard after several days of serious illness. Watchers at her bedside fear the worst while family members arrive, including grandson Jefferson Hayes Davis from Princeton and a niece Mrs Bateson. a daughter from Colorado Springs is expected tomorrow.
Washington May 12 The Perc McWade controversy over charges and countercharges related to Robert McWades administration as consul general at China dominated a hours long hearing before the House committee on foreign affairs behind closed doors. Peirce presented affidavits and statements defending his charges against McWade including alleged fraudulent Chinese certificates of admission to the United States and claimed retaliation by McWade.
Washington May 12 Senator Bailey leveled one of the harshest attacks on President Roosevelt in the railroad rate bill debate charging the executive abandoned his push for a strong measure and tariff revision. He accused the president of reversing his stance after election and urged a national talk beyond Senate walls. Carter defended the president and criticized Bailey and Rayner for not advancing effective railroad rate legislation.
In Washington on May 2 Senator Tillman pressed a charge against President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders, asserting a contested record of negotiations. He quoted Senator Chandler of New Hampshire regarding a faction labeled as enemies of the reconciliation. Lodge disputed the attribution, preparing a denial, while Chandler and Tillman acknowledged the document was shown to Chandler during its preparation.
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