Bryan receives rousing New England reception
Boston to New Haven train route details greet William J. Bryan as crowds cheer him in New Haven and Bridgeport. He attends a Music Hall lunch with city leaders, then travels to Bridgeport for another ovation. Bryan’s reception follows reports of Rosewater’s death and marks a major preconvention showing with Democratic leaders from six New England states.
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Ownership of Roads Plan Cheers 70 Echo by Radicals
Special to The Georgian from New York dated Aug. 31 reports Bryan's railroad ownership plank split the Democratic Party. Radicals applaud, conservatives doubt, and New York papers label it undemocratic. Bryan may sweep the country on this issue, with Hearst and others reacting in mixed views. Georgia delegation visits Hearst after meeting.
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Fulton Tower Death Leaves Widow Distant From Body
J C Elliott died in a third floor cell of Fulton Tower after coroner's jury failed to determine a cause. Elliott, 30, had been jailed multiple times recently for fraud and checks without accounts. His wife, married only two months, refused to claim the body.
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Atlanta Citizens Condemn Secret Order Modelled on Ku Klux Klan
Resolutions signed by hundreds of prominent Atlanta and Fulton county citizens condemn a proposed secret order like the Ku Klux Klan. The document urges faster enforcement of laws, closure of illegal dives on Decatur and Peters Streets, and a greatly expanded police force to curb crime and maintain order across the city.
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Editor Rosewater Found Dead on Court Bench
Ed ward Rosewater, editor of the Omaha Bee, was found dead in district court room No. 6 on the Bee building's third floor. Judge Troup said he died of heart trouble while resting alone. Born in 1841, Rosewater led the paper since 1871 and shaped state politics for decades, recently losing a U S senate bid to Norris Brown, a loss perhaps taking a toll on him.
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Georgians Hayes Chat With W. R. Hearst
By Private Leased Wire New York August 31 Members of the St Louis Democratic Club called on William Randolph Hearst at his residence yesterday while awaiting the arrival of Mr Bryan and spent a half hour with him chatting over national politics The Georgia delegation to the Bryan reception headed by John Temple Graves editor of The Atlanta Georgian also visited Mr Hearst.
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Milner Cleared of Murder. Dorsey Family Tears Fire Upon Him
Leon T. Milner, acquitted of B. H. Dorsey murder, was attacked after leaving court by two of Dorsey’s sons and a cousin. Milner shot in the back as he fled toward the jail, seriously wounded. Police say Otis Dorsey fired first. Louis Dorsey and Will Norris implicated. arrests follow in Jonesboro and Atlanta. Townsfolk react as grand jury probes the tragedy.
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Dorsey Arrested After Jonesboro Killing at Judge Dorsey’s Home
L L Dorsey was arrested around 3 a.m. at Judge R T Dorsey’s Capitol Avenue home after a shooting in Jonesboro left a man dead. He refused to speak, was jailed, and a loaded 28 caliber pistol was seized amid officers questioning Hugh M Dorsey and others.
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Twin Brothers Involved In Tragic Dorsey Daughter Case
Jonesboro Ga August 31 reports describe Leon Milner and his twin brother whose resembleance sparked tensions with B H Dorsey over Otis Milner's attentions to Dorsey's daughter. A confrontation led to a pistol draw and a death during the trial week.
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Governor Terrell Aims For Big Georgia University Aid in New York
Governor Joseph M. Terrell and Mrs Terrell travel to New York for ten days to meet educational philanthropists including George Foster Peabody. The talks center on the University of Georgia future and the new agricultural college in Athens under the Connor bill. Peabody is strongly connected to the university and its agricultural education goals. The trip follows prior general assembly actions and signals potential million dollar university extension and enlargement if support is secured.
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Trust Co Directors Accepted Deposits Knowing of Hipple Schemes
Philadelphia Aug 31 Amazing disclosures about Frank K Hipple president of the collapsed Real Estate Trust Co reveal deposits were taken while directors knew of his schemes. Farle receiver says Hipple pulled 5 million in loans to Adolph Segal, with directors unaware and the money stolen. Hipple shot himself after exposure. directors admit knowledge of his unsafe practices.
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Japanese seal poachers convicted in Alaska
Japanese seal poachers were convicted in Alaska after their pelts were seized by agents of the department. The incident involved a party attacked at the time, with one person killed and twelve others associated with the group implicated in the case.
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