Democrats Weigh Cuban Tariff Reductions In Conference
Washington April 9 Democrats in the house spent three hours on the Cuban reduction bill seeking unity on proposed tariff cuts. A majority favored 20 percent reductions on several items including nails and sugar while preserving individual voting freedom. The conference adjourned with no binding agreement and a secret proceedings resolution adopted.
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Washington
Democrats of
House
Ways and Means Committee
Richardson
Tennessee
Burleson
Texas
Sulzer
New York
Cuba
Newlands
Nevada
Brunswick Riflemen debut under Captain Robinson
The Brunswick Riflemen made a strong first appearance with Captain Robinson in command. Reportedly the unit appeared fit and ready, signaling the new leadership's early cohesion for future drills and duties.
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Rifiemen
Robinson
Brunswick Riflemen
Pany
Robined
Fuu
Veteran Vinson dies by own hand at Clayton home
N W Vinson a prominent farmer horse dealer and Confederate veteran shot himself through the heart at his Clayton Alabama home at 4 am He had suffered months of melancholia and business troubles He served in the 1st Alabama regiment Clayton Guards and later in Captain B B McKenzies cavalry He commanded Barbour county camp 493 at Clayton for a year before resigning last Saturday
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Clayton
Ala
N. W. Vinson
Vinson
Barbour County
Close Call for Fruit Crop in Middle Georgia
A cold wind sweeps Middle Georgia as forecasters warn of freeze risk. Weather observers fear frost could damage orchards tonight, with crepe smudges possibly affecting some groves if temperatures drop. Sight remains that wind might prevent frost, but risk persists.
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Middle Georgia
Atlanta Man Denies Bigamy In Courtship Runaway
B C Burnett a railroad man is jailed on a bigamy charge after a runaway marriage to Ola Charles who later learned her spouse used the name Sharpe. Detectives traced Burnett to Orlando Florida where he was brought to Atlanta and identified by the bride. Burnett remains in the Tower as the case proceeds.
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Atlanta
Chargea
B. C. Burnett
Burnett
Ola Charles
Capitol Place
Clark Sharp
Miss Charles
Sharpe
Florida
Burnetttt
Shropshire
Orlando
Fla
Charles
Clark Sharpe
Tates
First Methodist Church
Alhambra
Fourteen Marriage Vows in Aberdeen
John Gordon, an aged Black man, obtained a license to marry and wed on Sunday. This is his seventh wife, the other six having been buried in thirty years. The bride has been married six times.
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Aberdeen
Miss
John Gordon
Georgia Sugarcane and Cassava Convention Scheduled
The sugarcane and cassava convention draws many south Georgia farmers to Brunswick on Saturday. President Goodyear arranged preliminaries and will speak as will notable figures like Secretary Wilson and Commissioner Stevens. Social events and a large subscription fund support guest entertainment.
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South Georgia
Goodyear
Wilson
Wiley
Stevens
Purse
Savannah Board of Trade
Stockbridge
Florida Experimental Station
Brunswick
Secretary Wilson to Attend Sugarcane Cassava Convention
Col C P Goodyear reports a telegram from Captain D G Purse in Charleston stating Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will attend the sugarcane and cassava convention in Brunswick Saturday. Purse says he met the secretary who confirmed his plans and that he will arrive Friday night.
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Cumberland
Macon ‘Telegraph
Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Casgava
Brunswick
Georgia Society
Tampa
Wright
Merchants’ and Traders’ Bank
Charleston
Col. C. P. Goodyear
Sugarcane and Cassava Association
D. G. Purse
Savannah Board of Trade
Wilson
Captain Purse
Funeral of Capt. Charles E Flanders at St Mark's Church
The funeral of Capt. Charles E Flanders was held at St Mark's Episcopal church at 3 PM. A large cortege and an immense crowd attended. The Brunswick Riflemen and Marine band led the escort and fired a salute. Confederate Veterans' Camp participated with pallbearers J B Dart, Horace Dart, J A Butts, W H Berrie, J C Greep, B H Daniels. Rev. Mr. Reid officiated. Family expresses deep sympathy.
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Flanders
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Brunswick Riflemen
Web
Marine Band
Confederate Veterans’ Camp
J. B. Dart
Horace Dart
J. A. Butts
W. H. Berrie
J. C
Atlantic Coast Line Nears Plant System Takeover
New York April. The Atlantic Coast Line plans to take over the Plant System in July and has set a traffic organization with T M Emerson as vice president in charge of traffic H M Emerson as freight traffic manager Col Beverly W Wrenn as passenger traffic manager Dr Jack as general freight agent Ernest Williams as general passenger agent. The transfer will follow formal absorption and additional plans are said to be under secret consideration.
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New York
Atlantic Coast Line
T M. Emerson
H. M. Emerson
Beverly W. Wrenn
Dr. Jack
Ernest Williams
Poisoning Attempt Threatens Dry Goods Store Workers
In Starsville Mississippi on April 9 a cowardly attempt to poison about a dozen store employees was thwarted when a clerk spotted discoloration in the water dipper. Paris green was found in the rear store cooler, enough to kill many, but no fatalities reported and no suspect identified.
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Starsville, Miss
Twenty Thousand Are Now Out in Augusta
Glynn county taxpayer Bolling Whitfield questions the Glynn County Board of Commissioners. He cites a $1000 discretionary fund for attracting investors and extra compensation for board members, asking for the legal authority behind these expenditures and urging scrutiny of public funds.
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Augusta
Board of Commissioners
Glynn
Boards of Commissioners
Virginia Election Contests Raise Law Critique
Washington April 9 The House election committees report in the Lever Stokes contest favors the contestee with all expenses paid. The Walke Rhea case criticizes Virginia election law as repugnant to fair play urging constitutional and legislative reform. Fowler versus Thomas from North Carolina district is decided in favor of the sitting member.
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Washington
Representative Lever
Committee On Elections No. 1
Lever
Dantzier
Orangeburg
House
Virginia
House Elections Committee No. 3
James A. Walke
William JF. Rhea
Ninta
Rhea
Constitutional Convention
Fowler
Thomas
North Carolina
Augusta Mills Locked Down in King Mill Strike
Augusta Georgia April 9 1905 all mills in the district closed by lockout as King mill workers strike over a 10 percent pay rise. About 20 000 people affected including 7000 mill hands with some workers still at posts and tense exchange with company president L A Thomas.
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Augusta
King Mill
Aiken Manufacturing Company
Bath
S. C
Warrenville Manu C
Graniteville Manufacturing Facturing Company
Warrenville
8. Company
Graniteville
Langley Manufacturing Company
Langley
South Carolina
Manufacturers’ Association
Augusta Mills
L. A. Thomas
Hip King Manufacturing Company
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Mr.Thomas
L. A
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