Uncle Sam to the Rescue Bonds and Notes Promise Relief
President Roosevelt approves a plan to issue Panama bonds of 50 million and 100 million in notes to bolster circulation and fund urgent needs across the West and South. Secretary Cortelyou says proceeds will aid crops, finance public expenditures, and restore normal business conditions amid a fragile economy. The White House promises Congress will pass a currency measure to secure permanent relief.
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White House
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Taft Sets Vladivostok Departure for St Petersburg
Secretary of War Taft sails from Vladivostok aboard the Rainbow with escort ships after a brief harbor visit. He plans to travel by trans Siberian railroad to St Petersburg on November 19, then Hamburg and New York, with Emperor Nicholas II awaiting a probable audience on December 4.
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New York
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Montgomery Schuyler Jr
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Berlin
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Germany
England
Louisville riot as strike scene turns violent
Four cars were stoned and two policemen injured as a riotous demonstration by striking street car employees and their supporters erupted in Louisville. Five leaders were arrested after clashes with police. reserves used pistols and clubs to disperse a two thousand strong crowd, suspending all service after nightfall.
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Maas
Market
Brockman
Dalton
Thelhe
Cornerstone Laid for Lavonia Church in Georgia
The cornerstone of a new Lavonia Methodist church was laid on Friday under Masonic oversight with Grand Master Thomas II Jeffries of Atlanta delivering a standout address. The event drew hundreds as Lavonia volunteers hosted a community dinner and a fourth quarterly conference followed. Professor William Pickens of Talladega College, a Yale essayist, is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m. tonight.
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New Methodist
Thomas II Jeffries
Atlanta
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Clifford Walker
Monroe
Cleveland
Elberton
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Royston
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Hy Mashburn
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Bowman
Grand Marshall
Bible
Leck Freeman
John C Calhoun
Professor Pickens
Professoor Wlliam Pickens
Talladeg College
Yale
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Two Hooper Brothers Shot In Pa Rural Quarrel
In York Pennsylvania on a country road near Pleasureville two Hoover brothers were shot. C L Hoover aged 18 died at his home and William E Hoover aged 17 lies dying in hospital from head wounds received in the same encounter. Three men were arrested on suspicion of knowledge about the shooting as police investigate the quarrel with a buggy and the mystery shooter.
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Pleasureville
Wiliam E Hoover
Hoovers
Governor Haskell Calls Legislature Meeting December
Guthrie Okla November 17 Governor Charles N Haskell issued a call for the new state legislature to meet in December The exact meeting place was left open amid fears it could be moved from Guthrie Shawnee offered quarters for state officers and the legislature The legislature includes 109 representatives and 44 senators Republicans hold 17 house seats and 5 senate seats The call does not outline proposed legislation Also in Columbus Ga five murder cases set for Muscogee superior court within two to three weeks Defendants include Frank Reed Arthur Martin John Royal John King and Clint Reiford The case of Wood C Campbell has not yet been set.
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Charles N Haskell
Guthrie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
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Senate
Haskell
Columbus, Ga
Muscogee Superior Court
Frank Reed
Arthur Martin
John Royal
John King
Clint Reiford
Wood C. Campbell
Storm on Gulf Coast Toll Reduced Disturbance in South Mississippi
A general storm moved along the Gulf coast with the disturbance confined mainly to southern Mississippi. One half inch of rain fell in five minutes near Mobile, Alabama, with a total daily rainfall of 1.4 inches by 9 pm. Strong winds swept Mobile Bay and the southern city area but caused no damage.
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Mobile
Ala
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Mississippi
Fight Rises in Ore Rates by Mexican Central
Mexican smelters from across the country travel to Mexico City to oppose proposed ore rate increases by the Mexican Central. The Central seeks higher charges to cover rising material costs wages and necessary improvements.
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Mexico
Thia ‘Elty
Tariff Commission
Sister of Police Chief Dies During Funeral In Atlantic City
Atlantic City mourns as Mrs Rose Wallis of Washington DC, sister of the late Chief Maxwell, dies shortly before the chief's funeral. The shock and widow’s near collapse are recorded as she suffers a hemorrhage and expires within twenty minutes.
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Washington, D. C
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Harris Guests at White House Dinner With Roosevelt
Joel Chandler Harris and companions depart for Washington at 1215 for a White House dinner with President Roosevelt. The invitation, kept secret due to Harris's modesty, marks a rare occasion of a private citizen traveling for a chat. Harris, Julian Harris, and Don Marquis from Uncle Remus's Magazine will meet Roosevelt and family, continuing their long literary rapport.
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Julian Harris
Don Marquis
Uncle Fremus
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Remus
Atlanta
Governor's Mansion
Harris
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Mauretania Sets Sail on Maiden Transatlantic Voyage
Queenstown reports the Mauretania on its maiden voyage to the United States, 245 miles in 11 hours from Liverpool, with smooth engines and high praise from passengers. Captain Pritchard lauds the vessel as exceptionally steady and well handled. The steamer passed Roches Point and Daunts Rock en route, arriving in Queenstown at 8 38 this morning and transferring mails and passengers.
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United States
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Liverpool
Pritchard
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Joneth
Roches Point
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Daunts Rock
Muatnet
Settlement leads to shooting in Hazlehurst Ga
Hazlehurst Ga November 17 A O Strickland a farmer under arrest for killing John Cole a tenant and wounding John Cole's brother after Cole asked for a settlement Strickland fired his shotgun saying I will give you a settlement Columbuss busy Saturday slows trade and currency boosts local business Paris November 17 Dumont fails to win Arch deacon prize as butterfly machine proves underpowered for a full flight
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O Strickland
John Cole
Cole
Strickland
Roosevelt Calls Governors to Discuss National Resources
President Roosevelt invites governors and members of Congress to a White House conference on May 14 and 15 to inventory and plan for conserving the nation’s natural resources. He emphasizes depletion in older regions and urges broad participation by states, territories, and officials to safeguard future prosperity.
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Washington DC
White House
Congress
Mind Waterways Commission
United States
Island Waterways Commission
Iahailala
Seasions
Weather Forecast Across States With Rain and Cold Evenings
The forecast covers Georgia to West Virginia with rain Monday in many areas, colder air building west and east. North and South Carolina expect rain and brisk winds, Tuesday clearing cooler. Mississippi and Arkansas see rain then fair skies, with winds from the north. Louisiana and Texas show fair or partly cloudy conditions with a north wind shift, while Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia face a mix of rain and clearing, temperature drops, and occasional snow.
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