Representative H S Lee Talks of Pending Legislative Matters
Representative H S Lee, in town during the legislative recess, discusses key bills including Hooper Alexander's extension of the state road to the sea and a potential compromise on total prohibition. He notes a House majority supportive of the road extension, while predicting a possible anti liquor compromise to shield dry counties. Local bills include changes in the city court and a garnishment law, with eight or ten more to be filed. The legislature resumes Monday and will remain busy through the session.
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Chicago
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Macon City Council Delays State Prohibition Action
Macon Georgia July 6 city council has not yet taken up the state prohibition issue. Officials have been approached about resolutions against a state prohibition bill as Macon clergy rally around the topic. It is estimated that stopping liquor traffic could affect about 900 of the city’s annual income.
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Savannah
Return Visit Planned by Fernandina Camp Vets
Confederate veterans from Camp Jackson plan a July 18 excursion to Fernandina. Fernandina vets recently visited Nassau, and yearly exchanges continue with reciprocal visits. Round trip fare is set at one dollar, aiming to draw a large local crowd.
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Bryan Talks In to Commoner Democratic Outlook
William J. Bryan's Commoner column argues Democratic prospects are bright not gloomy. He claims party unity, a vindicated platform, reduced trust concerns, and divisions within the Republican ranks, urging loyalty to the people and a strong platform to achieve victory.
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Abe Hummell Nearing Death in State Penitentiary
New York report says Abe Hummell the renowned lawyer criminal is dying in the state penitentiary where he serves a sentence. Condition described as very low with physicians still attending. Norfolk vigil update states Hastings and Brasher privates found guilty of disorderly conduct in Warpath riot at the exposition. each fined one dollar and costs. Private McIlwaine of the Second South Carolina regiment was acquitted.
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State Penitentiary
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Norfolk
C. C. Hastings
Joseph Brasher
Kentucky
Justice Backus
McIltwaine
South Carolina Regiment
Mallory Steamer Sabine Ships to Get Wireless Stations
The Mallory steamer Sabine on the New York Brunswick run arrived in port with a full wireless telegraph station and an on board operator. Officials say every Mallory vessel will soon be equipped, following successful tests aboard the Sabine. This marks a notable advance in maritime communications for Brunswick passengers and crews.
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New York
Judge Speer Upheld In Ocmulgee Lumber Case Ruling
The Macon News reports Judge Don Pardee of Atlanta upheld Judge Speer in the Ocmulgee River Lumber Company versus Ed Hayes and Reason Lott. The circuit court of appeals granted cross and pendente lite injunctive actions, with restraining orders remaining in force until the main question is decided.
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Macon News
Don Pardee
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Circuit Court of Appeals
Governor to reorganize Georgia state guard
Atlanta reports Governor Smith will overhaul the Georgia state guard with immediate action. The plan's details were not outlined though officials said radical changes are planned and steps will be taken at once.
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Rockefeller in Chicago Court Oil King
Rockefeller appears in Chicago court proceedings as an oil magnate facing legal matters. The case centers on industry influence and business conduct within the oil sector. Court records show ongoing hearings with key figures and corporate entities involved.
Evans Fleet Declared As Strong As Japanese Navy
Manila workers at the Japanese navy yard say Admiral Evans fleet bound for Japan is as strong as the entire Japanese fleet. The remark underscores wartime morale as ships are prepared for dispatch to the Pacific.
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Governor Magoon to Arbitrate Cuban Cigar Strike
Havana July 6 Governor Magoon will act as arbitrator in the Cuban cigar makers strike ongoing in Havana. He aims to bring the labor dispute to a conclusion.
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Spanish Cortes Vote For Election Law Reforms
Madrid July 1 6 The Spanish cortes voted to improve election laws and enact a series of reforms that had been contemplated for a long time. The legislature approved multiple changes aimed at updating the electoral framework and enhancing the process.
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Prohibition Bill Seen Certain to Pass in Legislature
Representative Covington a prohibitionist said the prohibition bill will pass both house and senate with strong margins. Major Richard Sylvester reported police clerk J A Kemp is missing and short about $2000 across several duties, warrant issued for arrest.
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Washington
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Police Department
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Sanity inquiry ordered for Mrs. Eddy in Boston case
Lawyers for Mrs. Baker G. Eddy reach mutual agreement to probe the mental state of the Christian Scientists leader. A son had petitioned to partition the Concord estate and questioned her capacity, a move seen as a victory for the son signaling a prolonged dispute.
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Baker G. Eddy
New Hampshire
Fireworks Spending Boom Across Nation This Fourth
New York reports fireworks costs for Independence Day at fifteen to twenty million dollars in New York alone and near ten times that nationwide. Dealers claim a record trade with Park Place merchants handling most sales as fires and injuries mount in celebrations.
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America
Park Place
Atlanta Georgian Endorses Prohibition Forward Move
Atlanta Georgian editor John Temple Graves publishes a front page editorial in favor of prohibition. The piece supports the bill before the Georgia legislature and marks the paper as the first daily in the state to back total prohibition, a move that surprised many. Cotton broker W H Snowden dies at 65 in Macon after a large export business, native of Charleston, DC.
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Prohibition Forces Put Pressure on 1900s Presidential Campaign
Washington reports indicate a wide push from prohibitionists to shape the next presidential contest. High officials say raids on prominent figures and canteen policies spark liberal sentiment, with figures like Vice President Fairbanks and President Roosevelt facing censure over alcohol at public events.
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Kansas
Jesup Light Infantry to Camp at St Simon With Spalding Blues
Jesup Light Infantry under Captain Milliken arrives in the city to travel to St Simon for a week long camp. The well known unit joins Spalding Blues of Griffin on the island for a busy summer week with social events planned for locals and visitors.
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