Farmers Union Chief Challenges Georgia Immigration Move
R F Duckworth president of the Farmers Union of Georgia denounces a March 27 railroad commission order, published April 14, accusing the administration of forcing immigration with free passes. He calls for public discussion and offers to debate any opponent on the stump. Duckworth signs from Union City, Ga., April 15, 1908.
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R. F. Duckworth
Farmers’ Union of Georgia
Farmers’ UN
Georgia
Duckworth
Duckworth Takes Excepton
Commission
Railroad Mission of Georgia
Chairwin Betjeman
Georgia Immigration Association
Ablic
Farmers’ Union
Railroad Commission
Foreign Immigration Association
State of
Farmers
Union
Union City
Taft to Leave Cabinet as Taft Plans Retirement
Boston friends of Assistant Secretary of State Bacon report he may become Secretary of War on July 1 succeeding Taft. Taft is believed eager to retire, independent of the national convention outcome.
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Boston
Bacon
Taft
Ron
Aftermath of Chelsea Fire Deepens With Snowfall
Fragmented Chelsea Massachusetts report describes wildfire debris and寒 snow compounding hardship for homeless and destitute residents. Early Sunday chaos left five bodies reportedly recovered while emergency crews battle lingering wreckage and cold.
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Chelsea
Mass
Hill Incident Aired in House over Hill Diplomats
A Washington dispatch reports lawmakers debated David Jayne Hill’s ambassadorship amid criticism of wealth-based diplomatic appointments. The debate touched on government housing for diplomats and salaries, while parallel remarks covered disfranchisement, finance, tariffs, inland waterway plans, and state education aid.
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Washington
William
Berlin
David Jayne Hill
House of Representatives
Mr. Perkins
New York
Slayden
Texas
Hill
Griggs
Georgia
Burton
Ohio
Connecticut
Bird
Mississippi
Thomas
North Carolina
Cape Cod
Beaufort
N. C
Saunders
Virginia
South
McLendon Takes the Blame in Immigration Debate
Chairman McLendon of the Georgia State Railroad Commission defended the agency over immigration policy amid Farmers Union criticism. He stated the governor had no more to do with the order than Mr Duckworth, while Duckworth argued Governor Smith’s stance made him responsible for the commission’s actions.
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McLendon
Georgia State Railroad Commission
Duckworth
Farmers’ Union
Railroad Commission
Smith
Postmaster Takes Own Life in North Carolina Post Office
J. D. Martin, postmaster at Leaks ville North Carolina, killed himself in the post office building early Friday by firing a bullet through his head. Reported no reason beyond business troubles. he was about forty and leaves a family.
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J. D. Martin
Leaksville
N. C
Mr. Martin
Cars Run In Pensacola Under Militia Protection
For the first time in nine days cars operated on two Pensacola Electric lines Tuesday afternoon under state militia guard. Troops lined streets at twenty five pace intervals with squads at intersections while cries of scab were heard but no violence occurred.
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Pensacola Electric Company
Tragic April Fool Joke Ends in Double Death at Asheville Institute
Dr. O. Swinney shot his sixteen year old daughter Nellie after an April Fool prank at the Normal and Collegiate Institute in Asheville North Carolina. He then shot himself in a public safety gesture, dying almost instantly. Nellie Swinney survived the initial gunfire and fled upstairs to the principal's room before collapsing. The incident follows reports of Swinney’s deteriorating health and a troubled mind after the prank.
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Nellie
O. Swinney
Asheville
N. G
New York
Miss Swinney
Normal and Collegiate Institute
Swinney
New York City
Temperance Union Meeting Ends In Resignation Drama
A Cartersville Georgia WCTU meeting aimed at endorsing Governor Hoke Smith and denouncing Hon. Joe Brown sparked heated scenes. Mrs Sam P Jones quit the chair to resign over Smiths wine and beer stance, the resolution passed 6 to 5 but was later rescinded and Jones reappointed.
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Smith
Italians Sought by Southern Farms Says Powderly
T W Powderly head of immigration information division in Washington says southern farms prefer Italian workers especially from northern Italy. He notes demand for labor from southern farmers despite contrary statements by local leaders.
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Powderly
Dixie
T. W. Powderly
Division of Information
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Washington
South
Mr. Powderly
Taft Signals Cabinet Plans If Nominated for President
Secretary of War William H. Taft says he would resign from the cabinet only if nominated by the Republican convention in June. Otherwise he would remain at the War Department until Roosevelt’s term ends. He denied a report that he planned to retire at the close of the current Congress.
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Taft
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
Congress
Georgia Briefs On Bailey Suit And State News
Georgia items report professor J. H. Bailey of Cannon Franklin county suing 29 Cannon citizens in Atlanta federal court for 35000, trial in Athens. Also noted are A B A celebration plans in Atlanta, poultry show December 1 5 in Atlanta, republican election dates Macon May 14, Augusta bar conduct dispute, Athens 75000 bond issue for sewers waterworks, Farmers Union stance in gubernatorial campaign and a large Georgia state fair forecast. Also government road to Waco proposed and farmers institutes planned across Georgia with emphasis on self sufficiency and cotton seed stock feeding.
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Walter Johnson
Republican State Central Committee
Macon
Georgia Railroad Commission Orders Telegraph Time Stamps
The Georgia railroad commission issues a strict order requiring all telegraph companies to print on each received message the exact time of receipt at the delivery office. If requested, the time of filing at the origin office must also be shown, free for ten words or fewer and at most five cents for longer messages.
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Georgia Railroad Commission
Judge Gray’s Name Placed for Democratic Nomination
Judge George Gray’s refusal to consent to delegate instruction was ignored as the Delaware Democratic state convention in Dover placed his name in consideration for the party’s presidential nomination.
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George Gray
Delaware
Dover
Democracy
United States
Investigation on Cotton Exchanges Report Delayed
Colonel Livingston announced Saturday that the congress ordered inquiry into cotton exchanges, led by Herbert Knox Smith, has been completed and is in the hands of the president. The forthcoming report is said to contain highly interesting data about the industry.
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Livingston
Congress
Herbert Knox Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Big Raid on Blind Tigers in Savannah
Savannah police raided nearly fifty alleged blind tigers in two hours on Tuesday night capturing over one thousand gallons of contraband liquor. The operation targeted upscale rooms and black taverns, with arrestees jailed if they could not post $1,000 bonds.
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Savannah
Congress Weighs Broad Authority to Act on Venezuela
A Washington special reports Senate leaders including Chairman Cullom with President Roosevelt and Secretary Root consider granting the president blanket authority to act against Venezuela before adjournment. The move would allow arbitration demands or force if Castro persists, with Cullom urging a strong display of U S resolve to uphold American rights and dignity.
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Washington
Cullum
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Roosevelt
Root
Congress
Venzuela
United States
Cullom
Venezuela
Castro
Cestro
Senate
Girl and Negro in Duel in Thomasville
In Thomasville Georgia a 14 year old girl Ellen Quarterman was shot at by a Black man at her father’s home three miles from town. She fired with her father’s gun wounding the assailant, who fled then returned threatening to kill her. A posse with dogs searched but found no trace.
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Thomasville
Ellen Quarterman
Lay Cornerstone May 11 at Carnegie Donated Building
Arrangements are nearly complete in Washington for laying the cornerstone of the Bureau of American Republics building donated by Andrew Carnegie. The ceremony is set for 3 PM on May 11 with international board participation expected.
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Washington
Carnegie
Bureau of American Republics
International Board
Andrew Carnegie
Roman Church on Wane in Italy Predicted by Archbishop
Milwaukee Archbishop Sebastian G. Messmer predicts disestablishment of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy within a few years. He cites government hostility and the church lacking a voice in national affairs, saying conditions resemble France as the church loses influence.
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Italy
Messmer
Sebastian G. Messmer
Milwaukee
France
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Alf Bertling
Arthur Glover
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