President Roosevelt Arrives in Colon for Canal Visit
President Roosevelt travels aboard the battleship Louisiana to Colon Panama arriving ahead of time. He tours the canal project with Chief Engineer Stevens and Commission officials, meets with American ministers and journalists, and plans a three day stay including a dinner at the palace. The reception is muted as no local officials greet him due to the early arrival.
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Colon
Navy
Roosevelt
Panama
Stevens
Shonts
Latta
Amador
Louisiana
Washington
Shonta
America
Amadorspany
Isineer Stevens
Reed
Commission
Squire
U S Files Suit in St Louis to Crush Standard Oil Co
Federal government launches antitrust action against Standard Oil in St Louis seeking dissolution under the Sherman Act. The suit named John D Rockefeller and six other officers as defendants. President Roosevelt backs the move as a milestone in trust-busting. The filing alleges conspiracy, coercion, rebating, and other improper practices in oil industry control.
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U.S
ST. Louis
Standard Oil CO
Washington
Standard Oil Company
United States Great Court
Moody
John D
Roosevelt
John D. Rockefeller J
Ofl Trust
Foroe
New Jersey
United States
Labor Question In Jamaica Visit Promised Review
Continued on page four with Mr Delishner editor of The Gleaner promising a thorough look into the Jamaican labor inquiry.
Count Boni Missing as Secret Service Guards Madame Gould
Paris dispatch reports Count Bont de Cas tellane 18 missing as rumors swirl that the exhusband of Anna Gould is dodging creditors and may flee France. Madame Gould herself is said to desire returning to America, with custody of her children a key issue amid looming sensational developments.
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Count Boni
Secret Service
Madame Gould
Paris
Bont de Castellane
Europe
Anna Gould
France
Viele
Huntess
Anna
Ace
Nate
America
Gould
Lulame Gould
Chisolm Insane Declares Expert On Witness Stand
Special to The Georgian Birmingham Alabama November 16 testimony is heard to determine if Alexander R Chisolm charged with embezzling from First National Bank Bissoinghaby is sane Dozens of physicians sworn in Dr J T Searcy Alabama Insane Asylum says Chisolm is mentally defective Dr C H Clark Federal Asylum Washington may testify The government may object to permanent removal of the boys from the country Secret Service watches the Castleane palace for potential mother kidnaping risk.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alexander R. Chisolm
First National Bank of
Secret Service
Castellane
Oil Trust Directors Indicted Flee from Ohio
Cleveland reporters say Standard Oil of Ohio directors H P McIntosh M G Vilas and J M Robertson fled the state after indictment for anti trust violations. John D Rockefeller also named. They slipped out of Cleveland Wednesday afternoon after a secret meeting at Painesville and headed east. Authorities plan to extradite the others, with Rockefeller possibly allowed to appear via counsel due to a death in France.
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Cleveland
Ohio
H. P. McIntosh
M. G. Vilas
J. M. Robertson
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Findlay
John D. Rockefeller
Painesville
Johns
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
W. L. David
Hancock County
Grand Jury
Standard Oil Company
Johna
France
Grading by Railroad Without City Authority Sparks Outcry
James L. Key, chairman of the streets committee, condemns the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad contractors for grading work without council permission. A big steam shovel cut an 8 inch water main on Rhodes street, prompting emergency repairs. Contractors have begun work before official approval, closing streets and building a temporary trestle between Haynes and Mangum streets, with further plans to transfer Mangum Street and construct new crossings. City officials say no authority exists yet and await committee action Friday at 2 o'clock.
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Gate City
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Severn
James L. Key
Rhodes Street
Park Wood Ward
Key
Mangum Street
Hunterworth
Foundry
Mangum
Haynes Street
Haynes
Magnolia
Rhodes
Beecreain
Tam
Alows
Stenes
Local Black Man Identified in Multiple Assaults
Mrs. Elizabeth Huggins 7 miles from the city on Randtown road identifies Pete Gilbert a accused assailant in a tor alp patch attack near her home Gilbert a son in law of Joe Glenn was arrested Wednesday by county police and brought to the Tower along with Roby Carter a 12 year old niece who also identified him The force believes Gilbert may be the same man who assaulted Dottle Kimmell Mrs Membrick and frightened Mrs Bankston in recent weeks with the Tower confrontation prompting confirmation of the suspect by multiple witnesses and officers
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Elizabeth Huggles
Randtown
Pete Gilbert
Gilbert
Joe Glenn
J. N. Camp
Cascade Avenue
Roby Carter
Huggins
neaTo
Mre. Huggins
Gilbert the
Fear Peary Is Drowned Feared at Sea
Halifax reports fears that Arctic explorer Lieutenant Peary is lost at sea aboard the Roosevelt. The ship, last seen near Battle Harbor on the Labrador coast, was storm battered with beams cut for firewood and propeller damage hindering progress. Severe Newfoundland gales may have stranded her.
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Halifax
N. S
Peary
Roosevelt
Sydney
Battle Harbor
Labrador
Virginia Lake
New Foundland
Engineer J B Pace Shot At While Train Rides In Night
On a Southern freight near Chattanooga a shadowy blow crushed Engineer Pace s skull as he was struck while the train rolled through darkness. Fireman Norwood recalls Pace falling toward him and being unable to speak before help was summoned at Hiram. Pace, recently promoted, is hospitalized with a life threatening wound and his wife and mother in law await news.
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Chattanooga
Pats
Pace
Atlanta
Little
Weat
Baker Street
Southern Railway
Hiram
Iittie
Chattan
Tewan
Desperado Harris slain after deadly posse battle
Special to The Georgian from Charlotte dates a November 15 report. Fletcher, between Asheville and Spartanburg on the Southern railway, states Will Harris, a slayer of five men, was surrounded and riddled with bullets by a posse from Asheville. Harris fired back, wounding two. the posse closed in, officers attempted arrest, Harris was killed after a shot from behind. The incident followed the earlier deaths of two policemen, sparking rejoicing in Asheville.
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Charlotte
Fletcher
Asheville
Spartanbure
Southern
Will Harris
Desperado
Hessell
Harris
A. Roebling, Jr
Roebling
Abe
Negro Glenn Indicted for Friday Trial in Cascade Assault
Joe Glenn is indicted by Fulton County grand jury on charges stemming from an assault on Mrs. J. N. Camp on Cascade Avenue Tuesday. A special juror panel will pick twelve men to decide guilt Friday morning as Mrs. Camp, still in delicate condition, testifies with supports. Tracks near the Camp home and Glenn cabin are cited as evidence. defense attorneys Char L. Luther Rosser and J. B. Amthor prepare for trial with Peter Gilbert and possible related crimes under review.
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Joe Glenn
J. N. Camp
Cascade Avenue
Grand Jury
T Groe
Glenn
Camp
Peter Gilbert
J. W. Bryant
Mast Point
Camp Cottan
Gilbert
Lissle Hudgins
Steelee
Dottle Kimmell
Banlorton
Glenn Cave
Luther Rosser
J. EB. Amtorth
Criminal Court of
Atlanta
Jon
Cold Weather Returns for Rest of Week
Partly cloudy conditions and improving temperatures are forecast for the remainder of the week. The report notes lingering coolness with limited sunshine and references early morning and afternoon readings, indicating a gradual warming trend despite persistent cold snaps.
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Teddy
Pres. Roosevelt
Combine
Chisolm
Fear Peary
J. B. Pace
Grady Hospital
Nala Willing
Math
Bare
H. K. Norwood
Kirkwood Avenue
Posse
Sheriff's Gang
Grand
Fulton County
Honeoss
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