Yankee Troops Stay In Cuba Amid Prohibition Debate
Washington reports that President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, and General Task Force decided not to withdraw U S troops from Cuba for now. Governors Magoon and Canizares supported maintaining the Cuban republic and avoiding a premature pullout. In Louisiana, May 26 sees bills on traffic control and liquor regulation, with proposals for statewide prohibition, a high license framework, and possible exceptions for New Orleans.
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Chandler urges repeal of old election laws in publicity bill
Former New Hampshire senator William E Chandler writes to Senate Privileges and Elections Chairman Burrows praising the house publicity bill but urging a clause repealing the February 8 1894 act and reenacting all federal election statutes to ensure the fourteenth amendment is enforced without undermining the fifteenth. He warns it would be unjust to colored citizens and could harm the Republican party if Congress delays.
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Jane Addams Speaks On The Negro Family At Atlanta
Jane Addams founder of Hull House Chicago delivered the closing address at the thirteenth annual conference for the study of Negro problems at Atlanta University last night. The talk centered on the Negro Family, urging wholesome guidance for the community. She stressed home sanctity and the civic purpose of family, highlighting unselfish service by parents and children as essential to a successful, happy family life.
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New Militia Bill Passes Congress For Georgia
Adjutant General A J Scott reports a telegram from Washington announcing final passage of the militia bill. The measure, recommended by the national guard, passed without amendment and awaits the president’s approval. It provides federal uniforms arms and equipment for state militias at no cost to states, preserving state funding for encampments maneuvers and possibly pay for the troops later.
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Statue Unveiling Planned for Trinity College Founder
Memorial exercises set for June 10 in college park Raleigh with speaker James Bourdgate and acceptance by President Joan tigo. The statue honors Washington Lire founder of Trinity College Durham, aided by Duke University a gift of 800000 dollars.
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Destruction by Lightning Strikes Pensacola Home
A sudden electrical storm in Pensacola on May 20 caused extensive damage to a handsome residence on Rea Street. The storm lasted about half an hour, leaving the home wrecked and reports indicate substantial property loss though exact figures are unavailable.
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Joe Brown Campaign Plans Two Vigorous Meetings
In Fulton County last night supporters gathered at the Kimball house assembly room to back Hon Joseph M Brown’s gubernatorial candidacy. Plans released show two meetings set for tonight at 488 Decatur Street and Thursday at the Bijou theater with speeches by local leaders and out‑of‑town speakers. Campaign manager J Smith defended taxation of public utilities, noting the comptroller general handles proper assessments and that Governor Smith had no direct influence on 1907 tax returns.
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Campaign rally notes for Atlanta area races in 1900s text
The article reports multiple political rallies across the city for candidates including McCord in the forty-fifth district race and Mangum for Fulton County sheriff. Speakers praise candidates’ integrity, business acumen, and labor support, with crowds listening as debates and endorsements unfold at Grace church, Mangum district hall, and Cooks district hall.
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Graduation Exercises at Salem Female College
Salem N C May 26 Fifteen students received various diplomas in the culminating exercises of Salem Female College President W L Poteat of Wake Forest delivered The New Factor in Modern Culture The alumnae scholarship to Columbia University was awarded to Misa Fannie Brooke of Sutherdin Va Also reported Henry Farman began a series of aeroplane experiments at Ghent on May 26 achieving several flights amid strong winds attracting spectators.
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