Currency Bill Sparks House Fight Over Emergency Issue
Washington May 14 Congress pushed through the Veeland currency measure under special rule by 194 to 145 as insurgents from the Free Maturity party allied with Democrats The session featured sharp debate over the reform aimed at issuing 500 million dollars in additional currency and the plan to amend the bill in conference The vote exposed party tensions and raised questions about the administration’s response to a financial emergency involving Wall Street bankers and securities holders.
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Bandits With Bloodhounds On Westward Robbery Run
In El Paso on May 14 three bandits seized $39,000 at French depot after breaking in, bound the station agent and guard, blew the safe, and rode off. A pursing posse with bloodhounds was quick to follow from East Las Vegas and Dawson, aided by a special train and reinforcements from Santa Fe penal system.
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Liquor to Dry Towns Case Heard in Virginia
The Virginia Corporation Commission heard Roanoke liquor dealers argue Southern Express refused to transport alcohol to dry towns Roanoke Bedford Mariow Glade Springs and Galtville. The company contends caravans must be common carriers, while Judge Mann questioned commission jurisdiction and reserved judgment.
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Address by Judge Ross to Montgomery County voters in Mount Vernon
Judge John P Ross of Macon spoke to Montgomery county voters in the new court house at noon urging support for Hon Joseph M Brown. A large crowd attended as superior court sat with a murder trial underway and security tight. several hundred residents gathered to hear the proceedings. A note from Mobile reports the Breege launch sank after leaking at Spots Road Landing, with total loss of its cargo and machinery. In Fitzgerald voters will decide on 190000 municipal bonds for a waterworks and a new school, while county voters on primary day will choose 75000 in bonds for a new court house, roads, and bridges.
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Divorce for Fritz Scheff Actress Wins Absolution in New York
In New York on May 14 a decree of absolute divorce was signed by Justice McCall on a referee's report. The case involves Fritz Scheff and the actress Haron Von Badeleben, noting they married in 1903 and that Miles Scheff is the related party in the proceedings.
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Tornado Rips Northwest Louisiana Killing and Injuring Dozens
In Shreveport and towns along a mile wide, fifty mile storm path, at least 13 killed in Gilliam and six in Bolinger with 200 missing or dead figures estimated. Dozens wounded flood Shreveport hospitals as relief trains retrieve the injured.
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Inquest Finds Adrism S Mapp Died By His Own Hand
A coroner's inquest into Adrism S Mapp, found Wednesday morning on the Chattahoochee banks, returned a verdict of death from a gunshot wound self-inflicted. His wife Mrs Mapp testified to a note left, and that he had suffered severe headaches amid a stable eleven-year marriage.
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Harbin Steamer Sinks After Snag in Arkansas River
The Memphis packet Harbin struck a snag near Douglas Landing Arkansas last night and sank. All passengers and crew were removed safely, while salvage and damage assessments are underway.
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Johnson Endorsed for President by Minnesota Democrats
The Minnesota Democratic convention formally endorsed Governor John A Johnson as presidential candidate and rejected a second choice endorsement for William J Bryan by 772 to 106. Bryan supporters fought on credentials but were defeated and the Johnson camp praised his perceived ability to lead the party to victory. The platform endorsed Johnson and urged loyalty to support him at Denver.
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Augusta railroad agent found dead amid depot blaze
Wan Short to account is alleged in Augusta Georgia where J T Glover, a 27 year old agent for the Augusta Southern Railroad in Spread was found dead in bed this morning. An earlier fire at the freight depot and cotton warehouse preceded his death. Investigators say he purchased laudanum yesterday afternoon and the death may be by his own hand but railroad officials doubt this, believing natural causes. His wife discovered him after rising for breakfast.
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Debs Nominated for President by Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs of Indiana was nominated on the first ballot for U S president by the Socialist Party convention in Chicago. Phil Calgary of Bilseport attacked President Roosevelt for alleged remarks and called him despicable. Taft, Bryan, and Russia were also denounced in a fiery speech.
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Scott Assails Bowdre Phinizy at Augusta Editorial
Augusta Ga May 14 Special Following attacks on Colonel T K Beat and the Georgia railroad Bowdre Phinizy of The Herald prompts an open letter from Thomas K Scott manager of the Georgia railroad Scott denounces Phinizys charges as false and says he will expose ulterior motives as he has done since February 1907 and will act as needed
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Judge Handley to Be Confirmed by Senate Panel
Washington May 14 special nomination of Judge Handley for federal Alabama bench will be acted upon favorably by the Senate judiciary committee at its meeting tomorrow. Several democrats will vote with republicans in favor after a year delay with Hawk head and Johnston supporting Handley while Morgan and Pettus oppose. Wrightsville Georgia May 14 special supporters of Joe Brown planning a rally next Saturday to establish a permanent organization. F H B Safford of Swainsboro will attend and speak, with others to follow.
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Convict Makes Quick Getaway From Federal Prison
Hywoam Russell, a federal convict known as 1829, escaped while on outside work. He vanished from a Texas mail robbery sentence due to trust abuse, wearing a U. S. P prison uniform, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 134 pounds, with multiple scars. A $60 reward is offered by Warden Moyers for his capture and return.
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Elmer Cochran Arrested for Murder near Fairburn
On May 14 sheriff Wilkerson arrested Elmer Cochran, about 11, for murder of Hugh Cochran found dead near the Atlanta and West Point railroad tracks on May 10. Arthur Creel aided the case. The arrest follows circumstantial evidence linking Elmer. a commitment trial is expected soon.
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Washington conference warns of waste and forest loss
At the White House governors warned of nationwide waste and forest depletion. A plan to print prepared speeches for the final day was discussed while a perman ent governors organization was proposed. Speakers including James J. Hill urged prompt action to avert political chaos as experts debated conservation, irrigation, grazing, and soil health.
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Weather Summary for Georgia Friday and Saturday
The data notes Friday and Saturday in Georgia with a chance of showers in the north. Light variable winds, low temperatures around 8, highest near 28. Mean temperature 174, normal 69. Rainfall 2 inches in 24 hours, month-to-date deficiency 0.22 inches, year-to-date excess 1.25 inches.
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