P Morgan dominance in New Haven rail lines case
Washington May 20 Dominant control by the late J Pierpont Morgan over the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad is underscored as Charles S Mellen testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mellen admits Morgan’s plans were not opposed and notes high prices paid for trolley properties, including Rhode Island lines sold to the New Haven. Aldrich is named as instrumental in selling Rhode Island trolley systems. The hearing discusses loans to Haskell and public sentiment funding, with Mellen describing Morgan’s vast influence and the costly acquisitions.
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Haskell
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Choate
Byrnes
Timothy E Byrnes
New Hugland
Meliem
Does Your Name Appear Today As Nominee in Constitution Contest
A long promotion from The Constitution invites Georgia readers to nominate themselves for a $25,270 prize contest. It urges immediate entry, promises equal footing for new nominees, and details bonus vote offers, four clubs securing extra votes, and cash prizes for nonwinning contestants. The paper stresses contest openness, fair treatment, and potential auto prizes within two months.
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Assurante
Georgia
Contiguous Territory
Daily Constitution
United States
Tte
Privieges
Department of the Constitution
Witne sses Said To Be Departing For Frank Case Probes
Rumors say accused investigators and witnesses in the Frank case have fled as indictments loom. Solicitor Dorsey declines to confirm names while Grand Jury action is prepared. Investigations into bribery coercion and perjury continue with possible indictments next Friday.
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Dorsey
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Frank Cage
John L. Ty
Cotton futures bill to standardize grades under new law
Representative Asbury Lever will report a cotton futures bill to the House, aligning exchanges with government standard grades and settling contracts on commercial differences. The measure uses either tax enforcement or interstate communication control to compel compliance, with a $1 per bale stamp tax that is remitted if conditions are met. certain disqualifying cottons are specified and delivery rules noted as continuing to a later page.
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John Cortigan, Jr
Washington
Asbury
United States
Marshall Speaks At Mecklenburg Declaration Celebration
Vice President Thomas R Marshall delivered the keynote at Charlotte’s Mecklenburg declaration festivities, praising intellectual honesty and principled action. He recalled meeting Mrs Stonewall Jackson and defended the Confederate general’s integrity while noting Jackson’s beliefs. Governor Locke Craig and military units participated in the parade and reading of the 1775 declaration.
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Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
Great Britain
Locke Craig
Foote and Saunders for Bank Directors
Twenty bankers from Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama met in Gulfport on May 20 to discuss forming a regional reserve bank in Atlanta. Mississippi bankers named TW Foote of Hattiesburg as class A director while Louisiana bankers chose Dr Paul H Saunders as class B director. Alabama bankers did not select a director.
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Mississippi
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TW Foote
Hattiesburg
Paul H Saunders
Death by own action at park ends life of old friend
Detective Sturdivant found James Garrett, 70, a Confederate veteran, dead by a self inflicted gunshot at Grant Park near Constitution Springs. A loaded 38 revolver lay by his hand and two notes lay nearby including a death note to his son. The inquest returned death by own action as the cause amid family health worries.
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Harvard Crew Entered for Henley Regatta in England
Harvard University second crew, which defeated Yale Annapolis Syracuse Princeton and Pennsylvania in the American Henley at Philadelphia last Saturday, has been entered for the Henley regatta on the Thames in England. Announcement dated May 20 in Boston.
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Hightower Leads as County Committee Adjourns After Protest
With eleven precincts still to recount the county executive committee adjourned for an indefinite period after the death of Mrs G R George. Hightower led by 21 votes amid protests over ballots including in ninth ward precinct A, and boxes from sixth and second wards.
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Charles G Turner
Hightower
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Sixth Ward
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Constitution
Aldine Chambers
Villa Delays Assault as Rail Repair Shields Saltillo
In Tusrez Mexico May 29 two federal generals Miguel Alvarez and Ignacio Munoz were killed at Paredon. The report says Ozorno and many federal officers were executed by the constitutionalists. Villa delays a main attack to repair the Saltillo rail line, hoping to bring fresh troops and supplies. The engagement near Beredau and Zertuche left 45 dead on both sides, about 9,500 engaged, with 900 prisoners captured and large arsenals seized by the constitutionalists.
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Mexico
Miguel Alverex
Ignario Munoz
Paredon
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Miguel Alvarez
Ignacio Munoz
Ozorno
Zertuche
Ozertree
Siven
Saltillo
SBC
Ignacio Manoz
Porfirio Dina
Mexico City
Francisco Madero
Villa
Astancion Amaritox
USA
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Texas
Sultilo
Beredau
Bertughe
Beliow
Freang
Soltitio
Compaleng
Altine
Constitutionalista
Huerta
Monclova
Francisco
Dictator Declares Mexican Delegates Lacked Authority
Speaking with energy and emphatic gesture, the dictator announces that Mexican delegates have no authority to tender his resignation at the mediation conference.
Huerta Shows Defiant Tone at Niagara Falls Peace Talks
Provisional President Huerta in Mexico City says peace delegates have no orders to resign at Niagara Falls conference. He speaks with energy and confidence as mediators sense Huerta is bluffing to save face while optimistic signs emerge about a peaceful outcome. Acting Foreign Minister Esreva Ruiz later stated delegates have ample powers to discuss all issues for international resolution.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Esreva Ruiz
Mediation Hope Fades Over Huerta Resignation Talk
Reported word from Mexico City suggested General Huerta would resign to aid Mexico US mediation aims. Corrections later said Huerta had no instructions to quit. Delegates from Brazil Argentina and Chilean mediation group monitored reactions as diplomats remained hopeful for peaceful settlement.
Weather Prophecy FMR Georgia Fall Forecast
Georgia fall weather outlook shows little temperature change with light winds. Forecasts indicate Thursday and possibly Friday remain mild with minimal variation and dry conditions expected across the region.
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