Angry Solons Target Uncle Joe in House Arrest Row
Washington May 28 An experience meeting in the house of representatives grew from arrests by the sergeant at arms to force a quorum under the last evening’s rules. Members including Gaines of Tennessee and Rucker of Missouri were placed before the bar, then discharged to vote, amid charges of partisan targeting and calls for equal treatment by officers.
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House of Representatives
Gaines
Tennessee
Sik
Rucker
Missouri
Longworth
Wallace
Arkansas
Ater
Whey
Alabama
Payne
New York
Su Journal
Prison trusty escapes from United States penitentiary
T M Whited, a trusted prisoner and painting squad member at the United States penitentiary, disappeared around 2 pm while guards were away. Described as 5 feet 6 1/2 inches tall with blue eyes and a scar above his right eye, he fled toward fields and woods and has not been recaptured. A $60 reward is offered, and recapture is anticipated soon.
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United States Penitentiary
House of
Fie
Atlanta
Fort Worth
Tex
Heigth
United Sates
Wrden Mayer
Hawkes
Boxes for Rural Routes Allow Patron Supplied Boxes
Washington May 29 Senate adopted an amendment to the post office appropriation bill permitting rural free delivery patrons to provide boxes of their choice for mail reception. The amendment ends department box requirements on rural routes and lets postmasters and carriers share patron names with lawmakers. Richmond May 29 Old Dominion Steamship Company buys a large majority stake in Virginia Navigation Company, linking Richmond and Norfolk steamer service.
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Washington
Senator Latimer
Senate
Post Office
South Carolina
Post Office Department
Latimer
Old Dominion
Richmond
Qld Dominion Steamship Company
Virginia Navigation Company
Norfol
Fulton County Democratic Feud Sparks Two-Day Subcommittee Session
Charles T Hopkins of the Clark Howell Club leads Fulton County efforts as Maddox and Felder factions clash over committee recognition and a white primary. After two days, the subcommittee adjourned to June 19 with no agreement, weighing legal precedents and expenses while affidavits flood in from both sides.
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State
Democratic Executive Committee
Fulton County
Maddox
Felder Committee
Charles T. Hawkins
Fulton County Clark Howell Club
Fulton Coun
Felder
Watt
Maddox Committee
Futton County
Hopkins
Hopking
Legal Democratic Executive Committee
Samme
Rosser
Reuben’ R. ‘Aynold
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Mr. Hopkins
Addox
Georgia
Ww. Stark
Commerce
Franiy Park
Sylvester
J. B. Burnside
Hamilton
Divorce writ served in Gastellane case hear date pending
The divorce suit in Gastellane v Count Boni advanced with service of the writ completed on May 29 in Paris. The hearing date remains to be fixed though a short delay is possible. The Countess has returned to Paris from London.
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Paris
Cawtellane
Countess Head
Parla
London
Turbulent Tennessee Democratic Convention in Nashville
May 29 Tenn convention to nominate governor and railroad commissioners adjourned after chaotic roll calls and contested credentials Police intervened as protests and personal clashes erupted on the floor at the Ryman auditorium amid two competing presiding figures and a late bid for a temporary chair.
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Tenn
Tennessee
W. K.abernathy
State Committee
Cracket County
Davidson
Battle Royal
Abernathy
Luke ‘Les
Patterson
Lea
Friends
James . Porter
W. Ewing
Pureskl
Trentton
Itill
Western and Atlantic Railroad Cuts Atlanta to Marietta Fares
It was announced last night that starting in June the Western and Atlantic railroad will reduce its rates from Atlanta to Marietta to match the trolley line’s fare. The 20 mile trip now costs 36 cents, vs 60 cents by rail. The reduction will apply to shorter distances and intermediate stops along the route.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
Marietta
Point
Not 100 Crazy to Stand Trial
New York May 29 The trial of Joseph Terranova charged with the murder of Mia Concetta Regio resumed before Justice Scott in the supreme court. A sanity commission reported Terranova’s niece still has hallucinations but is capable of consulting with counsel. The report deemed her statements about the case unreliable and that she remains a witness for the prosecution.
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New York
Josephing
Guatemala Revolt Suppressed Amid Coastal Front Moves
May 29 dispatches report Guatemala’s revolt crushed as General Castillo advances from Ocos toward a base, while Barillas gains forces along the foothills toward Quezeltenango. American interests seen safe. Secretary Root notes no danger to citizens. Fire at Stamford Texas destroys town facilities. Dr. George A. Ketchum dies at Mobile.
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Chiapas
Mexico
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Ocos
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United States
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Guatemala
Quezeltenango
Root
Washington, D. C
R. Manoz
State Department
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Hia
Cabeira
Hves
Ocoq
Panama
Cty
Phere ES
Mexas
Rand
Tost
Mutiny Rumors Hit Nicholas Army and Navy
Reports suggest distrust within the Nicholas forces as mutiny rumors spread among army and navy units, prompting officials to investigate and restore order amid mounting tensions.
Guards Doubled At Sebastopol Arsenal Amid Fear
In Odessa on May 29 two thousand bluejackets were confined at Sebastopol naval barracks amid disaffection fears. The Inkerman tunnel warned and guards along the Losovo to Sebastopol road doubled. Bomb devastations caused twelve deaths. naval and political drama continued as authorities reassess command and parliament conflicts.
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Goremykin
Congress
St. Petersburg
Agriculture Stichinsky
Minyramhy
Inntead
M. Naboukeff
Constitutional Democrats
Weather forecast across states shows warm, partly cloudy days
Forecasts for North and South Carolina Virginia West Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana East Texas and Kentucky indicate fair to warm conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. Winds are described as light to fresh southeast or variable with showers and cooler spells possible in some areas.
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Alabama
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Kentucky
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
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