Debated Silver Recoinage Bill Divides House
In Washington on June 20 the house split over a recoinage bill to convert debased and uncurrent silver dollars into subsidiary coin. Missouri's Mr Clark led the opposition calling it currency contraction, Minnesota's Mr MeCh pressed a sharp question about silver circulation. Clark replied with a quick quip about vaults, and the bill was defeated 115 to 90.
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Tainted Meat Dealers Found in Budapest Central Market
Diseased meat sold at Budapest central market implicated a gang of butchers who conspired to peddle tainted meat. The probe traces back to influences from Chicago meat scandals as the investigation begins.
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Private Sea Loney June Sea Sighted in Malacca Straits
A vessel named Dewey bound for the Philippine Islands was sighted today in the Straits of Malacca. The report notes the craft as a private sea liner with unclear provenance, traced to nang and ments origins, indicating a possible maritime activity in the region.
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Traveling cash bill faces Senate snag in passage
Washington June 20 The president's $25,000 traveling expenses as part of the Watson bill passes the house 124 to 68. In the senate it appears as a provision in the sundry civil appropriation bill and an agreement must be reached between the two houses.
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Senator Morgan Celebrates Birthday on His Eighty Second
Washington June 20 Senator John T Morgan of Alabama the veteran “old guard” in the Senate received many hearty congratulations on the occasion of his eighty second birthday He is one of the oldest members with only Senator Pettus older by a few months in the upper house Also noted was William Pinkney Whyte who nears Morgan in age as he is less than two months younger than the Alabama senator
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Chuck Connors and this weather show warm comfort
The piece praises pleasant conditions with a warm breeze and mild temps. Chuck Connors is invoked to illustrate the weather’s quality rather than heat. It notes a Tuesday high near 80 and a cool pattern through Wednesday night into Thursday, contrasting prior muggy days.
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Watson pledges to uphold disfranchisement pledge
Special to The Georgian Thompson Ga June 20 Watson publicly affirmed his 1904 pledge to support the disfranchisement issue. He said Holloway should not bind Populists and would keep his word, appealing to true Populists to stand with him in the campaign. He noted Hoke Smith's platform aligns with his pledge and hinted at a July speech in Atlanta.
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Labor Federation Meets in Augusta with 400 Present
Augusta Ga June 20 The Labor Federation gathering draws close to 400 delegates for a three day convention. E E Griggs of The Atlanta Georgian named credentials clerk amid calls Savannah may host next. O Connell of Augusta is mentioned for Federation president with D Py OConnell noted in labor circles as a potential rival. Griggs is recognized as a prominent union figure throughout the state. Mayors and chamber representatives welcome speakers as the convention proceeds with addresses and sessions.
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National stationery group approves price advance for pens and pencils
By Private Leased Wire New York June 20 A general advance in the price of pens and pencils was recommended and approved at yesterday's session of the National Association of Stationery and Manufacturers convention.
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National Association of Stationery and Manufacturers
Preacher's Sunday Work Question Murmurs at Conference
At the Atlanta district meeting of the Methodist church Dr Charles O Jones asks if a local preacher can work on Sunday to earn a living while dedicating one seventh of weekday time to church work. The session debates license renewals as Wesley Brinsfield’s report is missing and prompts discussion on duties of local preachers.
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Mutual Trustees Resign From Mutual Life Board
New York June 20 The Herald reports Robert Olyphant James C Holden and Charles E Miller have resigned from the Mutual Life Insurance Company board of trustees They served on the expenditures committee which approved vouchers for large sums on the O K of Andrew C Fields The note also mentions church work and a conference with Dr James W Lee of Trinity Church as speaker before adjournment Wednesday night.
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Smith Howell debate at Rome splits local committees
A Rome debate between Smith and McWhorter intensifies as local committees fault one another. Judge Hamilton McWhorter fires a sharp open letter to Hoke Smith, criticizing his political tactics and accusing him of campaign slander in the gubernatorial race. The exchange includes personal letters and remarks on conferences and delegate influence.
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Debate plan pits Hoke Smith against Howell in Rome
A heated clash in Rome borders the Smith and Howell committees over debate plans. The Smith camp insists on their arrangements with a June 23 roaming grove gathering at Myrtle Hill cemetery, allocating speaking times and venue control. Howell supporters threaten to insist on an open venue, with both sides signaling tensions and potential capitulation if the debate proceeds under Smith conditions. An expected crowd reaches about 5,000, with organizing figures Bearbon Wright Ike Berry Frank Kane noted on the Smith side.
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Raid by Pulajanes Slays Five Policemen in Leyte
In Leyte island town of Bu reaven a band of 100 Pulajanes led by Cacciario Pastor killed five policemen and wounded five others before capturing their fellow officers during a raid. The incident, reported from Manila on June 20, details a fierce attack and subsequent captures in the raid.
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Hospital patient walks out window to death
A Garfield hospital patient, described as a secretary to Chief Justice Joe Fallon, walked from a second story window in the early hours, with authorities noting the act led by the patient’s frail condition and resulting in death.
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Clarence M. ‘Ashi Yore
Joe Fallen
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Length of Men's Shirts Kansas Campaign Issue
Topeka Kansas June 20 There is a queer campaign issue in Kansas the length of men's shirts. Both the Kan and Democratic state committees frown on lending more wear and the idea of longer shirts is debated. Crummer chairs the Democratic and Republican committees say the proposal would drain the cotton crop if shortages occur.
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Massacre Threat Looms in Europe Amid Riots and Tension
A chaotic unrest unfolds from Cronstadt to Bialystok as Jewish and Christian communities clash. British diplomats seek full reports while Russian authorities deny complicity, and new riots threaten broader violence across short-term turmoil.
Temper of the Troops and the Russian Douma
St Petersburg reports the mood of troops as a factor in whether the government dissolves the douma. Palace factions fear force may cause the douma to disperse, risking clashes with the people as the crisis deepens.
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Congress Readies End of Session Amid Amendments
Washington dispatch notes Congress preparing to close its session as lawmakers adopt a resolution to hold a night session for the sundry civil appropriation bill. The move comes amid numerous amendments and political maneuvering affecting the bill and military funding.
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