No Authority for Spending 1.5 Million on Building Wings
Washington hearings reveal the department of agriculture built two wings for 1.5 million dollars without full congressional authorization. Officials including Secretary Wilson defend the project, while lawmakers argue the plan exceeded legal limits and may require additional funding to complete a central administration building.
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Mistook Man for Burglar Fatally Shot at Farm House
Decatur Alabama May 30 Special. Frank Briton was shot dead as he entered a farm house roused by whisky was believed to be a burglar by the farmer. Briton formerly lived in Pennsylvania.
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Michael Davitt dies after long illness in Blin
Michael Davitt founder of the Land League dies in Blin at age, in the presence of his son Michael and two daughters. John Dillon and John Redmond telephoned condolences. Death from blood poisoning after jaw necrosis ended rapid decline following a toothache and exertions in recent political campaigns.
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American Leadership and the Guatemala Revolt
May 30 dispatch from Mexico City notes General Toledo leading 2,000 troops including Salvador regulars toward Guatemala. Reports claim Ocos struck last night with American officer in charge, while Baron Seefried, German minister, passes through en route to Germany. Cabrera remains strong at fortifications with ample funds, yet political danger and assassination risks cloud the stability of the Guatemalan government.
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Alikhanoff Targeted Again in Caucasus Attack
May 30 Borjon and Tiflis reports say Governor General Alikhanoff was badly wounded when bombs exploded near him as he prepared to board a train. Cossacks opened fire on the crowd, killing and injuring many amid fires in nearby buildings. The general, called the pacifier of Kutais, is blamed for brutal campaigns in the Rion valley and the destruction of dozens of villages.
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Darien Negroes Not Upset by Hoke Smith Speech
May 20 Special. Darien citizens deny a Atlanta Journal report that local negroes were angered enough by Hoke Smith's disfranchisement argument to threaten the candidate. They condemn the story as inflammatory, say the negroes are peaceful and the county remains calm under Col. Hstill's visit.
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Razor encounter at Independence leaves attacker scarred
At Independence Maryland near here early today Mrs W T Campbell wife of a prominent Baptist minister awoke to find a white man over her with a razor He threatened to cut her throat if she cried out but the woman grappled with the man In the struggle both were seriously cut The man escaped Kansas City Mo May 30
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W. T. Campbell
Canal Work Discussed by Mr Shonts
Mr Shonts discussed canal work amid a commission meeting noting interest in the project. Details were sparse but the discussion centered on potential progress and funding considerations for the canal initiative.
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Panama Railroad Incompetence Spurred Panama Work
At the New Simball banquet in Atlanta Theodore Shonts, chair of the Isthmian Canal Commission, outlined chaotic Panama operations. He described rebuilding admin offices, sanitation, housing, sewers, waterworks, and a large labor force of 27,000. The commission found Panama railroad facilities wholly inadequate and began major improvements as work expanded.
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Terranova Girl subjected to torture tests in insanity trial
New York May 30 The Terranova girl accused of killing her aunt and uncle faced extreme sanity tests ordered by District Attorney Jerome’s experts. For two and a half hours she endured electric currents needles in the cheek and steel points jabbed into her ankles as a granite weight dropped on her toes. She cried out in pain and begged mercy, insisting she was sane.
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Josephine Terranova
Nis York
Wife leaps and escapes as husband races to his death
Reported today in New York a wife escaped unharmed when her husband clung to the steering wheel as their automobile plunged 38 feet down a Riverdale avenue embankment. The couple were driving uphill on a steep hill when the car veered over the embankment. Mrs. Taylor jumped free while Mr. Taylor was killed. The incident follows a separate dispatch about the ratification of the Anglo Cuban treaty by Havana officials. The vote was 11 to 4 with debate over amendments and Britain’s acceptance noted by observers.
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Women of Isouth give Mock chance to get notoriety
May 30. At Ithrie Oklahoma M L Mock adjutant of Hartranft camp No 2 Grand Army of the Republic was removed from a general order from Grand Army headquarters at Washington Memorial day that praised Confederate women. Captain Mark said the camp would not have favored the passage. It is expected Grand Army headquarters will be notified of the incident.
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Eve of the wedding all Madrid aglow for royal union
May 30 Madrid reports jubilant crowds as King Alfonso and Princess Victoria near wedding. Fireworks, illuminations, and street festivities fill the capital. Ceremony scenes include foreign envoys reception and signing of the royal contract. Key witnesses and articles outline the bride’s income and royal stipulations.
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Weather forecast for Georgia from The Weather Washington
The forecast indicates Georgia will be fair on Thursday and Friday with light south winds.
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