Senate Backs Dismissal Move for McLendon in Georgia
In Atlanta on July 30 the Georgia Senate passed the Burwell resolution by 23 to 19 to dismiss Guyt McLendon, railroad commissioner, citing Governor Smith's charges. Debate centered on evidence and the validity of removal, with supporters saying McLendon violated duties and critics arguing the action was unwarranted.
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Atlanta
Burwell
Guyt McLendon
Georgian Railroad Commission
Senate
Journal
Calhoun
Smith
Day
Assembly Court
General Assembly
McLendon
Griffith
Perry
Santor “Harrell
McLerdon
Rae
S. G. McLendon
Georgia
Urgent Deficiency Bill Reported On Tariff Provisions
A scarce, fragmented notice notes an urgent deficiency bill and tariff law provisions. It mentions an 87 826 figure and 10 percent cashes or payments, with a reference to a specific amount 687 25 from hours required to pay out provisions of the tariff law.
Knights of Pythias convene in Blackshear on August 10
The semi annual convention of the thirteenth district K of P will convene in Blackshear August 10 hosted by Alabama lodge No 16. Hon George T Cann G P of Savannah will address the public and Knights are invited to attend. The day’s program runs from 2 PM to 9 PM with welcomes, lodge business, ranks expositions, and a general discussion.
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K. of P
Blackshear
Alabama Lodge
No. 16
Geo. T. Cann
G. P
Savannah
Order
Knights of Blackshear
Court House
S. F. Memory
W. P. Williams
L. Ludwig
Brunswick
Gee
T. Caan
M. B. Gardner
J. T. Relihan
Douglas
A. H. Alderman
Waycross
B. D. Brantley
Suppressed Barcelona Revolt Ends as Troops Clear City
Paris reports the uprising in Barcelona crushed by cavalry and troops after fierce street fighting. King Alfonso faced a hostile reception in Madrid where troops dispersed demonstrators and battles left many dead or wounded. authorities say insurgent bands hold only in suburbs with no casualty figures released.
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Paris
Iron Hand
Barcelona
Madrid
Alfonso
San Sebastian
Pathfinding auto trip to Savannah savaged by mud and fuel loss
A Jacksonville to Savannah auto journey met a string of mishaps including boggy lagoons, a depleted gasoline supply, and a whisky aided restart. Drivers Miller and Moore, guided by locals, battled mud across Altamaha waters and two lagoons before reaching Brunswick and continuing toward Barrington ferry, with frequent rescues en route.
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Jacksonville
Savannah
Savannah News
Metropolis
F. C. Miller
Er. G. Moore
Ogeechee River
Callahan
King’s Ferry
Kings Ferry
Owens Ferry
St. Marys River
Satilla
Brunswick
Barringtons Ferry
Altamaha River
Small Decrease In Tax Returns
J E Dubberly mailed to the comptroller general his Glynn county annual tax returns for 1909 showing a slight decrease from 1908. Total taxes fell to 5 259 822 from 5 266 687 a drop of 6 815, noted as small given prior county increases.
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J. E. Dubberly
Comptroller-General
Glynn County
Women Fight Savagery in Catalonia and Spain
Reports from Spain describe fierce Catalan resistance with women defending barricades and contesting gendarme searches. Churches and convents are said to be sacked and burned, including Amer where Carmelite nuns fled. A Spanish cruiser shells Mount Guruga near Mellilla as Moors occupy the area.
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Cerebro
France
Spain
Catalonia
Barcelona
Amer
Madrid
Mellilla
Numanria
Mount
Guruga
Final Test Was A Great Success
Washington July 30 Orville Wright completed his final test with a passenger in his aeroplane over the measured course. He flew ten miles from Fort Meyer to Alexandria and returned in 34 minutes at a height of about 200 feet. Taft, who has voiced concern about airships, arrived to witness the event, marking a milestone for aviators.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Meyer
Alexana
Taft
Grave Situation at Mellilla Delayed By Moors After Withdrawals
The Moors pull back from Mellilla outskirts as they target a new attack. They burn hundreds of their dead and Spanish bodies lie in ravines after ambushes on two columns guarding a convoy. Army staff is overwhelmed and casualty figures remain unclear.
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Mellilla
Wall Street Opens With Irregular Strength Amid Stock Fluctuations
The New York market opened with uneven strength led by Western Union rising on light volume. United States Steel touched 73 1 2 while rail and electro metal stocks showed strength in an otherwise mixed session. Bond activity remained steady as profits took influenced price moves late morning.
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New York
Western Union
United States Steel
Autom airship test ends in serious injury
William Mattery, who has been guiding a four airship on Chicago's North Side for weeks, fell 890 feet today during a preliminary test. He sustained serious injuries as the craft plummeted.
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Wright Brothers
Chicago
William Mattery
Mattery Oestra Y
Thaw Grilled by Justice Mills in Insanity Defense
In White Plains New York on July 30 Justice Mills took charge after District Attorney Jerome finished his grilling of Harry Thaw. Thaw confessed medical insanity at the time of the White murder, claiming defective reason but asserting his beliefs were honest practice. He denied attempting to dictate to Delmis and other lawyers, saying he acted because he did.
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White Plains
N. Y
Justice Mills
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Thaw
White
Delmis
Thaw Could Face Divorce Action Over Lodging House Incident
New York July 30 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw announced plans to sue for divorce citing Mrs Susan Merrill’s statement that Thaw beat a woman at her lodging house If freed he will quickly file divorce papers naming two or three co respondents The move centers on the alleged abuse allegations and custody questions surrounding the Thaw case.
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New York
Kevelyn Nesbit Thaw
Susan Merill
Thaw
Thaw and Lawyer Comment on Possible Divorce Suit
In White Plains on July 30 Evelyn Thaw plans to sue for divorce after current proceedings end. Lawyer Morschauser says Thaw will contest if she brings suit, noting Mrs. Thaw has no grounds and is supported by the Thaw family income of about 6,200 dollars yearly.
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White Plains
N. Y
Thaw
Morschauser
Evelyn
Morehauser
Struck by switch engine kills one in Memphis streetcar crash
Memphis July 30. A switch engine struck a heavily loaded suburban street car in the southern part of the city. One person was killed and five or six injured.
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Memphis
Menn
Second Regiment Leaves Today for St Simons Camp
The Second Georgia regiment, after a one week camp at St Simons, will break camp this morning. They will return to the city this afternoon and depart around six o'clock on two special trains via the Southern railway. The encampment received high praise from officers and men, who hope the regiment may be sent back in two years.
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Georgia
St. Simons
Southern
Gity
St. Simon
Special Matinee at Pastime Theatre for Ladies and Children
A special matinee this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Pastime features family friendly subjects. The Beauty and the Beast offers a colorful picture story, while Bill the Bill Poster and Petu the Paper Hanger and Electric Energy supply humor. How She Footed Her Dad adds a comic drama for broad appeal.
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Bill
Petu
Locals Win 9 to 3 Over Second Regiment Team
In a baseball game yesterday the locals defeated a Second regiment club stationed at St. Simon by 9 to 3. The match was well played and interesting.
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Second Regiment
St. Simon
Mexico Earthquake Devastation Hits Chilpancingo and Surrounding Areas
A strong quake devastated western Mexico including Chilpancingo destroying Chilpanchi nco entirely and causing hundreds of deaths. Survivors camped outdoors endure aftershocks and storms as Santa Juli and nearby areas report fatalities and widespread building damage.
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Mexico City
Chilpanchinco
Mexico
Chilpancingo
Santa Juli
Seismograph Records Earthquake Far Off
Washington reports the weather bureau seismograph recorded a strong, long quake this morning. The quake appears to originate about 2,800 miles away, likely near Ecuador or off the west coast of South America.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Ecuador
South America
Glidden Tourists Receive Official Welcome in Kansas City
Kansas City greeted the Glidden tourists with a formal welcome from Mayor Critten den as cars gathered near the state line. A motorcade paraded through principal streets and the tour ended with the group checking in.
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Kansas City
Kansas State Line
Crittenden
Mrs Berman denies elopement claim
Reading, July 30. Mrs Alicea Berman wife of Edward Berman a wealthy New York broker denied today that she eloped with Francis Jeffries a painter She said she left her husband’s Atlantic City home with her mother but met Berman on the train
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Reading
Alicea Berman
Edward Berman
New York
Francis Jeffries
Atlantic City
Berman
Seaman Arrested After Hotel Room Theft
A Pole seaman, who arrived on the schooner Pred erick W. Day and worked at the Oglethorpe, was jailed after midnight thefts from bandmen staying at the hotel. A warrant led to his arrest, and he awaits the next county session.
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Brunswick
Prederick W. Day
Oglethorpe
Higginbotham
Semple Room
Warrar
Will
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