Government Building Move From Chicago To Atlanta Discussed
Washington reports consider removing the Chicago government building for the Atlanta exposition at a cost under 100000. Roundtable talks focus on moving the exhibit and structure including most of the Chicago gar ment display. Officials say a private party could manage the move for about 50000 with transport and rebuilding costs of around 10000 to Atlanta, with further work to suit the exposition needs.
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Washington
Lichmond
Dan
Esas Wow
Howard Palmer
Raelms
Gov
Atlanta
Department
Chicago
Olanet Lasingston
Unites
Yo Bickford
Milavite
Kford
Bickford
Comtee
Toonlonel Livingston
Pilenty
Senators debate cloture and final passage likely before August
The article outlines Democratic hesitation on adopting a cloture rule while hints that a final vote on the bill may occur soon. It notes support from some senators and opposition from leaders, with expectations of passage by August. Also covered are House actions on agricultural appropriations and weather reporting provisions, and Greenville endorsing the Atlanta Cotton States Exposition with resolutions urging support and federal aid.
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Brice
EW. B
HOUSE
Bond lowered for Dudley Scott in Meridian case
In Meridian Mississippi May 17 Dudley Scott one of the young men jailed weeks ago on $10 000 bond had a habeas corpus hearing before Chancellor Houston and the bond was cut to 2500 Most of the amount has been subscribed and the remainder is expected soon Belk Scott s accomplice remains in jail Bond efforts for him continue. Separately talks with Mr B Cahn through the Young Men s Business League yield a cotton oil mill project for Meridian with a 100 ton daily capacity to be in operation by September 1st The mill will operate independently of other mills despite Meridian already hosting large oil facilities
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Meridian
Miss
Dudley Scott
Houston
Scott
Belk
Atill
Jali
Young Men's Business League
B. Cahn
Memphis
Tenn
Duncan
Dr. Brown
Virginia
Brown
Galloway
Alpheus W. Wilson
John C. Granberry
Robert K. Hargrove
William W. Duncan
Charles
B Calloway
Eugene D. Hendrix
Joseph S. Key
Athens G. Haygood
Oscar P. Fitzgerald
R. K. Hargrove
Hargrove
Towit
Tennessee Conference Journal
Committee of Appeals
L H. Barbee
B. M. Smith
Ross
The
Christian Advocate
David Morton
Board of
Church Extension
J. J. Tigert
Methodist Episcopal Conference
H. E. Wilson
W. R Lambeth
League
Southern Presbyterians
Mosby Not Running For Presidency Visits Old Home
Bristol Tennessee May 17 Special General John S Mosley famed guerrilla chief says he is not a candidate for the presidency. En route from Washington to San Francisco he paused to view the house he lived in during the war. He recalls the hardest fight was telling his wife and children goodbye. He details capturing 6000 federals and near capturing Grant, who later became his friend and Mosley served as Grants minister to China. Three books have been written about Mosley.
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Bristol
Tenn
John S. Mosley
Washington
San Francisco
Mosley
Boodby
Grant
China
White Islanders in distress claim relief shortage
Governor Tilman received a Bluffton township letter detailing extreme destitution among white residents after last August's storm. It says 150 families, about 600 people, lack bread as funds and provisions, aside from $0, were allegedly given by the Red Cross to Black residents. An immediate appeal to the governor for aid is made.
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Columbia
S. C
Tilman
Bluffton Township
Beaufort County
Red Cross Society
Cyclone Hits Kunkel Williams County Killing Seven
May 17 Kunkel village in Williams county was nearly destroyed by a cyclone. Seven lives are known lost, thirty injured, and more than fifty houses demolished. Kunkel, a town of about 200, lies in the northwest on the Detroit and Logansport branch of the Wabash railroad. Montpelier is the nearest telegraph station and is closed for the night. There is no telegraphic communication between Bryan, the county seat, and Kunkel.
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Bryan
Kunkel
Williams County
Kunke
Detroit
Logansport
Montpelier
Tryan
Winmiaved Riker
Washington
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Carroll, L. Riker
Chicago
Carlisle
Riker
Casel A
Sugar Trust Bribery Inquiry Sweeps Senate
Washington May 17. The senate votes to investigate charges of bribery and sugar trust influence on tariff legislation. A five member committee will probe bribery attempts, stock speculation, and the trust’s pressure on lawmakers, with focus on C W Butts and other insiders. The push follows sensational reports alleging vast influence reaching the White House and cabinet, though outcome remains uncertain.
Senate Debates Trust Laws and Bribery Allegations
In Washington on May 17 the Senate opened with a resolution by Mr. Morgan asking the attorney general for action on anti trust laws and a probable sugar trust monopoly. Mr. Sherman criticized the AG's response. The resolution was postponed to tomorrow. The House considered Utah statehood amendments. Lodge pushed an investigation into bribery claims against two senators connected to tariff votes and a large campaign fund, citing a Philadelphia article and a New York Sun report. Hunton stated he would support a full inquiry while denying any personal involvement.
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Senate
Lodge
Sugar Trust
New York
C. W. Butts
Hunton
Kyle
White House
Augur Trust
Democratic Campaign Fund
Havemeyer
Carlisle
Senate Finance Committee
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lament
McPherson
Finance Committee
Mrr
Senator Brice
Senator Smith
New Jersey
Brice
Terred
Smith
Subcommittee
Mr. Havemeyer
Smyth
Voorhees
Jones
Moore & Schley
House
Sugar Drust
Havemeyer and Terrill
Trust
Louisiana
Democratic Party
Capitol
Senator Caffrey
Caffrey
Committee
Outor Hunton Walots
Morgan
United States
Sherman
Utah
Committee On Territories
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Philadelphia
E. J. Edwards
Yale College
New York Sun
Cuckoo for Johnston Fights On in Alabama Gubernatorial Race
Montgomery May 17 Special The Alabama Democratic nomination fight continues between Johnston and Oates. Johnston leads in some counties but prorated votes shift without a clear winner. Morgan's Senate victory is celebrated as Morgan solidifies silver standard support while Oates leans goldbug. Johnston supporters remain hopeful ahead of the state convention.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Johnston
Oates
Shelby
Chilton
Lowndes
Lcox
Harmony
Jackson
Captain Johnston
Colonel Gates
Evening Journal
DeKalb
Lee
Silver
John T. Morgan
Senator Morgan
Colonel Oates
Morgan
Cleveland
Birminghan
Conference of Miners and Operators Ends in Failure
Cleveland May 17 The 200000 striking miners and operators from every coal region met to settle wage disputes but failed to agree. Operators offered 6 and 56 cents. miners demanded 70 and 16 cents. Colonel Read urged concessions proposing 60 and 60 cents amid hopeful talk of a quick return to work.
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Cleveland
United States
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Colonel Read
Chicago
Strike ends for Paterson ribbon weavers after eleven weeks
In Paterson New Jersey the central committee of ribbon weavers declared the strike off after an eleven week struggle. A majority of operatives from the William Strangs Company and Levy Bros mills returned to work today. The adjournment to 230 o'clock pm followed praise from both miners and operators.
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Paterson
N. J
Central Committee of Ribbon Weavers
William Strangs Company
Levy Bros
Bishop Hargrove
Bryan Declines renomination in Nebraska race
Omaha May 17 Special William G Bryan congressman from the first Nebraska district and Ways and Means member declines to run for renomination. He cites party dissension and a strong Republican plurality in his district as factors. His long letter urges fusion of Populists and Democrats to defeat the high protectionist Republicans. The move could position him as a leading candidate for governor.
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Omaha
Neb
William G. Bryan
Nebraska
Ways and Means
J. H. Brody
Lincoln
Congressional Committee
Bryan
Syodgrass
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Cabaniss
Dubois
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Lirke
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Lenz
Richardson
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Stone
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Talladega
J. BR. Graham
Winchester
Thomas H. Law
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F. R. Webb
Georgia
New South Carolina and Georgia Railroad Company
Old South Carolina Railroad
Charles Parsons
New Company
Charies Parsons, Jr
George Parsons
E. B. Wesson
Willan Lummis
Edwin Parsons
W. H. Platt, Jr
Parsons
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Yaran Stevens
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Rresente
Greensboro
N. C
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J. W. Long
Richmond
W. D. Patein
Alexander
Charlotte
Golds- Corp
Tucker
Bn 7
W.F. Bryan Declines
A. P. Griffith
Jasper
Marion County
W. L. Steakly
White County
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Steakly
St Bonair Mines
Florida
Tjallahassee
Fila
Mitchell
Augusta
D. H. Elliott
Sanford
John Bradford
Bradfordville
John N. C. Stockton
Jacksonville
W. D. Chipley
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P. P. Bishop
Cura
Ralegh
Carr
A. G Hollday
Sioner
Coke
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H. Blayton
Gad
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