Senate hearing details hemp company scheme and alleged stock gifts
Witness Hawkes testifies before a Washington senate committee about a proposed stock allocation among General Heistand and officers including Corbin Meiklejohn Allen Boyd Dudley and others tied to a hemp factory venture. He recounts urging payments and suggests attempts to destroy correspondence. Allen denies links. Meiklejohn backed an appointment route while Root is noted as not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Towashington
Hawkes
Helstand
Grees
General Corbin
George D Aalklefohn
Charles HW
Allen
James E Boyd
W. W. Dudley
Michenerg Cere
Taykes
Corbin
Meirijpiahn
Boyd
Faistand
Isa
Alla
Meiklejohn
Otis
Nanda
Atier
Seerstar
Bange
Hays
Hawks
Philippines
Mejor Hawkes
Flo
Root
Haldh
Hart Roiine
Root Wa
Confederate Veterans Rebuild Home Support in Atlanta
Confederate veterans and Georgia residents rallied to aid a burned Soldiers Home in Atlanta. Memorials note the community effort across the state, with Atlanta institutions like Lamar Rankin Drug and the Atlanta National Bank pledging funds, tobacco to replace losses, and volunteers ensuring comfort at the temporary Thompson hotel site. A fundraising drive and a club benefit game were announced to support rebuilding efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At- Tanta
Empire City
Marietta Street
Atlanta
Lee
South
Dixia
Georgia
Thompson Hotel
Thomas
Wilson
Elkin & Waetson
Todd & DeLameter
Louis Palmer
Joseph Jacobs
B. Ebans
Lamar- Rankin Drug Company
American Tobacco Company
Blackwell, Durham Tobacco Company
Harry Silverman
W. L. Calhoun
Ames Fox
Fox
Soldiers’ Home
Heart of Georgia
James Swann
Atlanta National Bank
Paul Romare
Swann
Atlanta Athletic Club
Company M, Fifth Regiment
Reciprocity Conference Arrangements Named by Manufacturers
Philadelphia October 1 The National Association of Manufacturers forms a committee to arrange the national conference on reciprocity with October 18 in Philadelphia. President G T Search announces the committee including D A Tompkins and Ellison A Smyth. Cincinnati Indianapolis and Detroit bid for the convention. The group stresses the event is a reciprocity conference with no tariff revision. The Limes reports in London that conditions in the empire are deplorable and that ambassadors plan action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers
Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers Whic
G. T. Search
Iray
D. A. Tompkins
Chartoette
N. C
Ellison A. Smyth
Pelzer
5. C
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Dtroit
Seareh
United States
MecKinley
Subekey
London
The
Limes
Constantinople
Lipton wagers even money on Shamrock after race day
New York October 1 Sir Thurman Lipton optimistic about Shamrock and Columbia. He says there is nothing definite to judge the two boats yet, but would lay even money on Shamrock. Lipton praises Captain Barr of the Columbia and favors racing daily if proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Shamrock
New York
Thurminas Lipton
America
Barr
Columbia
Sir Thomas
Defeat Due to Treachery Report From Manila
General Chaffee cables from Manila reporting a disaster to company C of the Ninth Infantry in the Philippines. The attack, about 400 enemy, occurred early morning with alleged treachery as the cause. Adjutant General Washington awaits further word and missing enlisted names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hughes
Philippines
Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Manila
Adjutant General
Corbin
Ninth Infantry
Wage Advance Refused Sparks Fall River Strike Threats
Fall River manufacturers refuse the 1 per cent wage increase sought by cotton mill operators. Textile council meetings Friday will consider action on withholding wages after October 7 if no assurance is given. A citywide strike affecting about 28 000 workers could begin Monday unless concessions are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Manufacturers’ Association
Textile Council
Fall River Works
Siourne
South Carolina Loses Tax Refund Case on Liquor Taxes
Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue rejects South Carolina’s claim for a tax refund of about 7000 dollars paid by state agents as wholesale and retail liquor dealers. The decision is brief and the case moves to court for further argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerkes
Internal Revenue
South Carolina
Washington
Court Denies Stay in New York Ice Company Case
In Albany on October appeals, the New York Court of Co junction decided that the Attorney General Davies may continue the anti trust proceedings against the American Ice Company to determine legality as a restraint of trade under state law. The ruling marks a victory for the attorney general and against the American Ice Company which challenged the Donnelly anti trust law as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, Admiral Sampson surrendered command of the Boston navy yard in Washington on October 1. Rear Admiral Mortimer Johnson prepared to assume command from Port Royal and visit Secretary Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of New York Co Junction
Albany
Davies
American Ice Company
American Yee Company
Pie Sampson
Washington
Sampson
Boston Navy Yard
Mortimer Y. Johnson
Port Royal
Boston Yard
Long
Schwab Erects Church in Memory of Pioneer Priest
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on October 1 a formal ceremony marked the completion of a church built at the expense of C. M. Schwab head of United States Steel to honor Prince Demetrius Galligin pioneer priest and patriarch of the region. Archbishops Ireland Ryan and several bishops joined the ceremony as Schwab addressed the gathering before turning over St Michaels Church to the local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Loretto
C. M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Demetrius Galligin
Allegheny
Schwab
St. Michaels Church
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Ryan
Philadelphia
Garvey
Altoona
Hoban
Scranton
Hanahan
Harrisburg
Poles Denounce Czolgosz at Polish Catholic Union Meet
October 1 Syracuse N Y delegates from across the United States gathered for the Polish Catholic Union convention. After mass, Maynor James K McGuire welcomed attendees and Peter Kialbassa of Chicago defended the church, disowning responsibility for Czolgosz’s crime and noting Polish lineage claims. Proceedings were conducted in Polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Catholc Union
Railroads Defeat Johnson In Valuation Dispute
Columbus Ohio October 11 The state Board of equalization ruled it lacks power to raise railroad valuations for taxation and followed an attorney general opinion. Mayor Johnson of Cleveland had urged a 40 percent valuation based on market stock and bond values claiming the current 21 percent is inadequate. He threatened mandamus action if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Board of Equalization
Johnson
Cleveland
State Board
Mandamus
Ines
Mexican Day at Exposition Dances After Banquet
Mexican day at the Pan American exposition drew large crowds with many Mexicans and Americans on the grounds. Ambassador Benor Aspi roz and consuls from Chicago New York Cleveland and St Louis attended the reception in the stadium restaurant. After an elaborate banquet dancing continued late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Benor Aspiroz
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Stadium
Exposition
Senor Nuncio
Buford Sails From Mantle Washington for New York
Buford sails from Manila for New York with two battalions of the twenty second Infantry. Sugar Trust Cuts Prices. New York says American refining Company lowers refined sugar 15 points across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford
Mantle
Washington
Manila
New York
Twenty-Second Infantry
Sugar Trust
Nework
Efining
Shamrock II Leads In Unfinished International Yacht Race
New York October 1. The second race in the series for the blue ribbon ended without finish as drifting winds stalled progress off Sandy Hook. Shamrock II, led by Sir Thomas, kept a half mile advantage at times, with Columbia hampered by shifting winds and tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Hook
Sir Thomas
Iniahtairs
Jack
Baer
Columbia
Barr
Shamrock
All Georgia Joins In Raising the Fund for New Vets' Home
Georgia communities rally to rebuild the Soldiers' home after destruction. Subscriptions pour in from Marietta, Gainesville, Athens, Macon County cities, and towns like Cedartown, Newnan, Thomasville, Brunswick, Waycross, and Athens Banner. Local committees report totals and ongoing drives across multiple counties and cities to support the Confederate veterans' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALL Georgia
Georgia
Niew
Marietta
Gainesville
Goraeie
Mewnan
Monroe
Thomasville
Americas
Thomaston
Eastman
Brunswick
Lawrenceville
Fitzgerald
Athens
Milledgeville
Hiberton
LaGrange
Americus
Sumter Country
Times- Recorder
Sandersville
M. Newman
Oglethorpe
Oglethorne
Snldiers
Maconcoun
W. J. Josey
Grigg
R. B. Hightower
D. H. Reeves
A. A. Davis
WW. E. Adama
B. L. Tisinger
Athens Banner
John W. Wier
Louis Camak
C. FH. Phin
T. Anderson
Atlanta
Camp O
Confederate Veterans
Thomas Wilson
J. B. Mercer
C. H. Harley
Constitution
South Georgia
Har
duBignon
Jefferson D. Boarks
J. Juerger
L. R Alkins
Blount Pleasant
Frank D. Aikin
Crovatt & Whitfield
Abrams
Bay Iron Works
D. Walter
C. B Convers
GW. Cilne
M. Miller & Son
Brob & Parker
R. B
W. Re. Town
G. Elenweed
F. EB. Twitts
Millaré Reese
E.G. Cohen
Frank A Wrench
Biue Pimter
RH. Everett
William A. de Xnderson
H. B. Symons
B. Hirech
Drvid Douglas
Harry Miller
George A. Newman
FE. Sherman
J. G Witeon
Emil Fanlan
Ler A. Robinson
C. T. Candler
Thomas Fuller
T. RB. Miler
W.W. Miller
J. Howard Smith
W. M. Baker
J. T. Richards
B. Carreras
B- Padrasa
Vernon Mott
B. DP. Coleman
Gwn.Plant
L. Johnson
J. S. Crawley
W. F. Crawley
Lst
Sabah E. Simmons
L. M. Brand
W. M. Sasser
W. c. Cole
O. A. Nix
Oscar Brown
Bae L McDonald
E. Winnbern
Coop
K. Mitchel
W. H. Powell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray
A. Ao
Icatspa
Golden Shamrock
Wavies
Goffin
Yglejohn and Allen
NFED
Ick Trust
Czolgosz
Cedartown
Ledbetter
D. M. Russell
Standard
R. O. Pitt
Newnan
A. R. Burdett
Ira P. Bradley
John S. Anderson
Bo A. Te Smith
Mike Powell
G. E. Croft
Sperials
NS. A. Morris
R HL Northcutt
James SV. Legg
Saxon A. Anderson
J. A.W. Oliver
Chuck Anderson
Lege Gros
Mt. Craspys
W. A. Dupree
Moultrie
M. Sessions
J. E. W. Fields
R. C. M. Lovell
C. E. Maltins
A. B. Gilbert
J. J. Harder
H. A. Ward
Bro
J. H. Groves
J. R. Greer
W. J. Black
George EB. Nolan
J. J. Black
Hugh L. Montgomery
W. T. Pomeroy
W. JL
John Awtry
J. D. Reynolds
Florence Bros. and
King & Co
Monhroe
Sdelal Circle
Benny D. McDaniel
Gia
Tribune Publishing Co
Masonic Lodge
G. Nowell
Total
Geainesville
Sen Ag
G. H. Prior
E RD. Mitchell
F. M. Johnson
W. A. Thompson
W. E. Smith
Cc. c. Cutts
H. Palmer
BR. L. Wilson Wee
BD. Wilson
W. B. Seymour
J. ¢. Jones
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