Rasan's Case Is Affirmed In Supreme Court
Nashville dispatch reports George Ragan of Maury County and John W. Witherspoon were affirmed by the Supreme Court in binding bootlegging cases. Ragan faces six months in the county workhouse. special plea and bootlegger vote noted. Nichols and Fleming cases also resolved with Nichols winning both, and sentences for Frank Mays and Hillis Edmundson affirmed.
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Nashville
Tene
Patterson
George Ragan
Maury County
Ragan
Supreme Court
John W. Witherspoon
Otsre Patterson
Geo. Nichola
M. Flemig
Nichols
Frank Mays
Manry County
Hillis Edmundson
Giles County
Mt Pleasant Hopes for Depot Upgrade
Citizens of Mt Pleasant urge the L and N to build a new, creditable passenger station at Mt Pleasant. The town, a major spot on the line, generates about one million dollars annually in freight and accounts for roughly three percent of L and N revenue, yet passenger accommodations remain inadequate and overdue for improvement.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mt Pleasant
City Budget Actions Set Records For Current Year
City board approves general fund and utility allocations totaling 235000 plus, including light and water, schools, fire and water, streets, salaries, and interest. Recorder Erwin granted indefinite leave. WP Kerwin continues as acting recorder. a city injury case against the city and Johnson is referred to the City Attorney for investigation.
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Seer
Eaayge
Johnson
Willie Stone
East Eighth Street
Erwin
Kerwin
State Railroad Commission Ends Free Service Policy in Georgia
Georgia officials broadened an anti free service rule to cover all public service companies. The order now applies to railroads street railways telegraph telephone electric debt power gas baggage and cab firms and cotton compresses with an exception only for charity cases upon special Commission application.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Public Service
Firefighters Mourned After Parker Building Blaze
Four firefighters died responding to a blaze that destroyed the Parker building on Fourth Avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. The twelve story structure burned uncontrollably. thirty firefighters were trapped by collapsing floors and walls. Names of fallen: Thomas Phillips, Thomas O Connor, John Lynch, John Fallon. One patrolman died en route to hospital. several captains were seriously hurt. Estimated loss: 1.5 million dollars. The fire raged as dramatic rescues and escapes unfolded.
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York
Parker
Eighteenth
Nineteenth Streets
Fourth Avenue
Manhattan
Fie
Thomas Phillips
Thomas O'Connor
John Lynch
John Fallon
M. Hutchinson
Wilson
Garvin
Heortam
Bryan Declares Cannon the Man at Banquet Speech
William J. Bryan, in a Danville banquet, voiced the belief that Speaker Joseph G Cannon would be the Republican presidential nominee, asserting his opinion during the event. The remarks reflect Bryan's stance as the Democratic party rallies in the 1900s context.
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Danville, i
Jac
William J. Bryan
Apeaklog
Jobal Democracy
Joseph G. Cannon
Aura Se
Banking Calm Clears In World Money Markets
Rapid clearing of the banking crisis and large credits released to money markets marked last week's events. The New York bank statement showed a 6,000,000 surplus, boosting confidence and restoring liquidity as funds returned to central reserve points. France cut its official discount rate from 4 to 3 percent, boosting discount rates abroad and spurring a renewed demand for commercial paper in New York.
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New York
Partey
Duainess 1
London
Bank of England
Bank of France
Forest Leaders Convene for Appalachian National Forest Bill
Atlanta January meeting gathers delegates from Southern states to urge Congress to pass the Appalachian National Forest bill. Gov. Hoke Smith will preside. speakers include Gov. Glenn of North Carolina. A fervent push aims to influence the January 30 committee deliberations in Washington.
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Atlanta
Congress
Appalachian National Forest Association
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Federation of Women’s Clubs
South
Committee On Agriture
Hoke Smith
Glenn
North Carolina
John H. Finney
Will Close Up All Dispensaries in Alabama
A Greenville judge ruled that dispensary laws are unconstitutional for creating a monopoly. If upheld, every dispensary in Alabama could be shut down immediately. The case challenges licensing in Laverny and targets local option laws as well. The decision will be taken to the Supreme Court. Morgan County case pending final ruling.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. G. Richardson
Greenville
Alabama
Crenshaw County
Laverny
Richardson
Supreme Court
Lowndes
Morgan County
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a national cure for dyspepsia. It claims to strengthen stomach membranes purify the blood and bolster vitality, presenting a broad health tonic claim aimed at improving digestion.
Canal cost surge exceeds original Panama project estimate
A Panama canal project line reports a heavy cost increase likely to require significantly more funds than initially estimated, signaling a major revision to the ditch work and budget planning.
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Panama
Costs rise for Panama Canal project due to consolidation
The 1905 estimate for the Panama Canal figures a final cost near 200 million dollars, but new sections of the commission warn the total may reach 200 million to 260 million. Wider locks longer excavations and higher labor costs drive the increase, while some savings are found in the lower estimate.
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Washington
Board of Cutsulting Engineers
Panama Canal
Panama
Colon
Nowall
Gene
Board of Engineers
Thit
Ie Navyy Department
Army Embezzler Carter Denied Relief in U S Court
In Chicago Judge Kohlsaat ruled for the Government in the Carter embezzlement case. Capt Oberlin M Carter, engineer, faced charges of diverting about 700000 in State funds via conspirators Greene and Gaynor. The decision frees recovery of 400000 in railroad bonds and other securities traced to vaults nationwide. The case links to river and harbor projects in Georgia with prior convictions of Carter and Greene and Gaynor. The matter consolidated across New York New Jersey West Virginia Georgia and Illinois under one federal proceeding. Carter had claimed the funds were given by his father in law Robert F Wencott of New York. The trial spanned several weeks with Erwin assisting the prosecution.
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Chicago
Jun
Kohlsaat
United States Circuit Court
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Army
Greene
Guynoir
Curt
Carter
Capt. Carter
Greene & Gay Wor
Ubet
Kahisaat
Robert F. Wencott
New York
Georgia
Army
Carter Special
United States
Erwin
Cain Ang
Kohlnaat
Campaign funds under probe as hull seeks corporate influence review
Washington jan 10 an important resolution by representative Hull calls for investigation of campaign money contributed by large corporations to the 1904 presidential race. A seven member committee would examine if corporations solicited or received funds, compel witnesses, and report party and donor details.Champ Clark and Burleston back the measure as Hull also reports a Nashville and Northwestern Railroad bridge approval and a federal building bill progress.
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Washington
Hull
Thad
Come Rultter
Champ Clark
Missouri
Burleston
Texas
Nashville and Northwestern Railroad Company
Cumberland River
Colina
Tous
Hall
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