McCurdy Questioned On Stand In New York Inquiry
Richard A. McCurdy president of Mutual Life was questioned as the fragrance investigation resumed after a four week pause. Spectators jeered and threats from Senator Armstrong were used to maintain order while questions on dividends and actuarial data were pressed without full disclosure about the companys expense accounts and literary bureau activities.
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New York
Frederick Nixon
Assembly
State of New York
Armstrong
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life Toverence Company
McCurdy
Howard
McCurdy Salar
Mrc Howard
Boston Globe
Mmc
Hughes
Tibtoc
Yease
Mc Armstrong
Ofwada
Roosevelt asserts right to fire careless department staff
Washington October 17 Special. The president announces a new order giving cabinet members authority to summarily dismiss any classified employee charged with theft or misconduct without a prior hearing. The action follows an incident where a department service driver nearly caused a breach with police and prompted clerical discipline to prevent similar acts of disrespect toward the administration.
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Washington
Praniient Hoosevelt
Toa
Hansas
Roosevelt
da Ria
White House
Civil Service Commission
Meanley
Poultry Show Opens At Piedmont Park Amid State Fair Hype
Thousands of Georgia attendees flocked to Atlanta for the opening poultry show at Piedmont Park, touted as the state fair’s marquee event. Officials predict poultry will become a major Georgia export, rivaling Tennessee, with potential new revenue for the state. A declamation contest directed by Dr. Bur Fought showcased numerous hopeful speakers and several young ladies entered as contestants. Prizes for the six speakers were to be announced at a later ceremony.
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Piedmont Park
Atlanta
Georgia
Tennessee
Bur- Fought
Etuer
Department of Education
Generove
Joel Matthews Lear
Paul Cawan Wright Burson
Marlon Mobley
Candler Fool
Aubrey Matthews
LeRoy Suddoth
Leslie B Stevens
Merbert Ford
Reba Edmonson
Lottie
Bills
Jessie Summerour
Irene Ballard
Marijorie Ford
Clara Moon
Ruby Worsham de Burroughs
Shase
Commonwealth
Six Cases At New Orleans Highlight Fever Report
New Orleans reports six new yellow fever cases with one death and 25 patients under treatment. Total cases 3396 with 435 deaths, 2770 discharged, and the emergency hospital closed to new patients. Mississippi shows several new cases in Vicksburg Natchez and Port Gibson. Pensacola lists thirteen new cases and an overall decline in cases. State Health Officer Foote remains cautiously hopeful that fever will be stamped out with ongoing mobilization.
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New Orleans
Ebon
Alec
Vicksburg
President Begins Southward Tour From Washington
President leaves Washington this morning for a tour of the South. He travels with Mr Roosevelt and a party including officials and press. Stops planned at Ashland Richmond Raleigh and other cities with speeches, lunches, and appearances at state fairs.
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South
Roosevelt
Loeb
Hixey
United States
John McTihenny
Louisiana
John Grestiwan
Michigan
John Elliott
Inverior
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Latte
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H A Coleman
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New York Sun Press Association
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Southern Railway Company
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Durham
Greensboro
Pure
Betisbury
Charlotte
Miss Roosevelts Duty Bill Hits Public Scrutiny
The story recalls Miss Alice Roosevelt facing a duty bill of about 60 000 for articles brought back from travels in the Philippines China Japan and hotel visits. President Roosevelt directs Secretary Shaw to collect normal duties on all dutiable items, treating her baggage like any private citizen.
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San Francisco
Jena
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Philippines
China
Japan
Sna Hotelmans
Sna Hotelmans Ereity
Anul
Biss Raoge
Ashington
Am Ha Wu
United States
Shaw
Iris
Milas
Roosevel
Mise Roosevelt
Bhawtwokis Burden
Busy Day Planned for Chief Executive
A busy day is planned for the chief executive with meetings and engagements across multiple departments. Officials anticipate updates on strategic initiatives and key decisions affecting company operations.
Final Details of Presidential Trip Completed by Committee
The committee finalizes the presidential trip details confirming itinerary, dates, and security arrangements. Officials indicate the plan covers travel routes, stops, and engagements with regional leaders, with coordination between the White House staff and transport agencies.
Roosevelt to Speak at Fair Grounds in Short Atlanta Visit
President Roosevelt will deliver an address at the Fair Grounds during a two hour stay. The Atlanta reception plan involves a large general committee and a small escort down to the train shed, with Mrs Roosevelt's movements governed by her wishes and a possible informal reception at the executive mansion if time allows.
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Greenville
Atlanta
Terminal
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Askew
JT Wi
Askeg Hee
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Ima
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Tle
Chamblee
Roswell
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Augnta
Roosevelt
Atlanta Terminal
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Terrell
Ecormittes
Alex South
John Tempie Graves
Gret
Praiem
Mra Roosevet
Egleston
Eng
Executive Mansion
Fair Grounds
Whipping Boss to Face Charges
Constitution Bureau reports sensational charges against Pomp Dickson a whipping boss on the chain gang in Macon Georgia. A warrant was served by Deputy Tomlinson with sheriff’s possession of the prisoner and household goods claimed by Hettle Les ver, a local black woman. Dickson had served years as whipping boss amid tensions with the Swgman, and the arrest follows a dispute over property.
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Constitution Bureau
Macon
Dickson
EAB
Weing
Tomlinson
Hettle Les
Fustle
Weather Forecast Across States for Wednesday and Thursday
Forecast shows increasing cloudiness in Georgia with showers Wednesday afternoon or night and cooler Thursday. Florida expects showers Wednesday and Thursday with variable winds. Western Florida mostly showers then fair with southeast to north winds. South Carolina fair midweek with east to southeast winds. Alabama and Mississippi showers Wednesday, then fair and cooler in the north with southeast to south winds. Tennessee partly cloudy Wednesday, a chance of showers and cooler Thursday, with cooler nights and varying winds.
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Carolna
Mississippi
Tennessee
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