Morgan Wins in Alabama Primary Amid Senatorial Focus
Alabama primaries produced a dominant showing for Senator John T. Morgan with strong support for Samford in the gubernatorial race. Morgan led in most counties and is slated to command a large bloc in the Democratic caucus, while Governor Johnston faced a sharp, divided challenge.
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Alabama
United States
Morgan
Johnston
Messrs. Stallings
Butler
Samford
Lee
Waller
Hale
Shelley
Tomlinson
Jefferson
John T. Morgan
W. J. Samford
Senate
Joseph F. Johnston
BOME
Montgomery
Stallings
Stalling
Shelly
A. A. Wiley
John H. Bankhead
Congress
Strikers Ready to Fight at Croton Landing
Dispatch reports Italian workers near the Cornell dam in Croton Landing N Y are on strike and vow to resist outside labor. About 300 guards or labor armies are observed, with tensions high as the community watches potential clashes.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Cornell Dam
Jury condemns Jacksons in Beacon murder case mercy urged
In Columbia 8 1/2 oclock Thursday morning the jury convicted John and Harvey Jackson of murdering Cassie Bean and recommended mercy. The pair were sentenced to life with hard labor. Evidence cited shows Bean was lured to a swamp island and burned, with knife wounds found on her body. Defense suggested accidental ignition of clothing.
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Columbia
John Jackson
Harry Jackson
Cassie Bean
Carolina
Chesterfield County
John
Harvey Jackson
Jacksons
Sam Woodward
Four-Story Building Collapses in Pittsburg
A four story brick building at Second Ave and Wood Street Pittsburg collapsed Thursday during remodeling. The Armstrong-McKelvey Lead and Oil Company occupied premises. About forty eight feet of the middle partition had been removed and steel girders supported by iron posts were in place. The accident occurred as business activity resumed on the first floor. Three people died, six were badly hurt, and several others lightly injured.
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Second Avenue
Wood Street
Pittsburg
Armstrong-McKelvey Lead and Oil Company
Canal bill sidetracked in Senate by party lines
Senator Morgan moved to take up the Nicaragua canal bill but the motion was defeated on party lines with only Senator Foster of Washington voting with Morgan. Senator Simon of Oregon dodged, Lodge objected delaying action until the Philippines bill advances. Morgan then made a formal motion, prompting a temporary debate.
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Morgan
Senate
Foster
Washington
Simon
Oregon
Lodge
Philippines
Oregon Republicans Select Delegates to Philadelphia
Oregon Republican state convention nominated F. F. Wolverton for supreme court and J. W. Bailey as food and dairy commissioner. Four delegates at large were elected to the National Republican convention. The platform endorses McKinley era gold legislation and Philippine policy and supports immediate Nicaraguan canal construction under government control. No position on Porto Rico. Delegates are uninstructed.
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Philadelphia
Oregon
F. Wolverton
Supreme Court
J. W. Bailey
P T Congress
McKinley
Philippines
Porto Rico
Telegraphers Strike On Southern Railway Stunts April 12
Telegraphers on the Southern railway system were ordered to strike at 11 o'clock Thursday morning by W. W. Powell head of the Order of Railway Telegraphers. Powell claims 90 percent quit. road officials say about 10 percent obeyed. The circular outlines aims include reinstatement of discharged workers, grievance procedures, new wage scales, overtime pay, and improved working conditions. Southern officials state no serious traffic interruption and public service unaffected.
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Southern Railway
W. W. Powell
Order of
Railway Telegraphers
Southern
Powell
Kimball House
Atlanta
W. W. Powsett
Hardwick
Southern Railway Company
Ex-Secretary Alger Questions Dewey Presidential Bid
Ex-Secretary of War Alger expresses sympathy for Admiral Dewey and believes his candidacy may be a grave mistake. He says the admiral’s praise since returning east may have gone to his head and predicts unfulfilled ambition and disappointment.
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Admiral Dewey
Alger
Railway Strike Sparks Boycott Plea Across Lines
Atlanta reports Powell of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has asked other railroads to reroute passengers and freight away from the Southern pending the strike. He urged the AFL to boycott the line and dispatched scouts to Southern stations. Southern officials insist business is normal and trains run on time despite the dispute.
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Atlanta Dispatch
Powell
Southern Railway
United States
Southern
American Federation of Labor
South
Federation of Labor
Georgia
Thompson
Democrats welcome Admiral Dewey to the party
Chicago dispatch reports Bryan Democrats greet Admiral Dewey as a potential Democratic ally. Willis J. Abbott notes Dewey’s declaration aligns with Democratic issues and could influence the party if not nominated. Abbott stresses the admiral should adhere to Democratic doctrines and play fair.
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Democratic Press Bulletin
Chicago
Bryan
Admiral Dewey
Democratic Party
Willis J. Abbott
Democratic Literary Bureau
William I
Abbott
Evey
Reports of encounters with insurgents reach Manila
Americans kept Beay. Reports of encounters between American troops and insurgents continue to be received at Manila from many points.
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Beay
Manila
Stockholders Liable for Bank Assessment in Arkansas Case
Federal Judge John A Williams rules stockholders of the First National Bank of Little Rock liable for a 92 cent per share assessment levied by the comptroller of the currency to cover bank liabilities. The $250000 stock was used for an increased tax, the defense arguing void authority.
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First National Bank
Little Rock
Ark
John A. Williams
Atkinson Controls Atlanta Journal Ownership Change
The majority stake in the Atlanta Journal is now owned by H. M. Atkinson Morris Brandon and James R. Gray. Hoke Smith will retire and George H. Dickinson will become general manager. No immediate staff or editorial changes are planned. Atkinson is a prominent Southern businessman with diverse roles in utilities banking and railroads.
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Atlanta (Ga
Journal
H. M. Atkinson
Morris Brandon
James R. Gray
Hoke Smith
George H. Dickinson
New York
Atlanta
Atkinson
Mr. Smith
Georgia Electric Light Company
Southern Banking and Trust Company
Tifton, Thomasville and Gulf Railroad
Union Lumber Company
Atlanta Suburban Land Corporation
Collins Park and Belt Line
Georgia and Carolina Planters’ Company
Third National Bank
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Boston
Messrs
Brandon and
Gray
Paris World Fair Opens With Strong American Presence
Paris opens the crowning exposition of all countries with vibrant displays. The United States leads among non French exhibitors with 47 distinct exhibits totaling more than 39 000 square feet across main grounds and Vincennes annex. American installation impresses for speed and scale despite French delays.
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America
France
Paris
the Elysee
United States
Chicago
Exposition
Vincennes
Qua d'Orsay
Direct Vote of the People on Senate Election Adopted
The U S House approved a constitutional amendment for direct state by state popular election of U S senators by a 240 to 15 vote. The measure outlines two senators per state, six year terms, plurality to elect, and temporary appointments allowed until the next general or special election. The vote split showed fourteen Republicans and one Democrat against.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate of the
Senate
Talbert
South Carolina
Corliss
Mesars
Allen
Maine
Burleigh
Calderhead
Kansas
Fordney
Michigan
Gardner
New Jersey
Hedge
Iowa
Henry
Connecticut
Tana
Lester
Georgia
Littlefield
McPherson
Mann
Illinois
Russell
Sperry
Thomas
Hepburn
Burton
Ohio
Adamson
Committee On Rules
Bryan and Dewey to attend Lakeside Club celebration
Admiral Dewey and William J. Bryan will meet in Chicago at the Lakeside Club celebration. A telegram from Bryan confirms he will cancel prior engagements to attend, dispelling doubt about his presence at the event. Both guests are aware of the protective meeting.
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MR. Hardwick Tales
Dewey
Little Rock National Bank
The
Atlanta Journal
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