President Roosevelt Addresses Congress on Reform and Justice
President Roosevelt's message to the Fifty Ninth Congress urges prohibiting corporate campaign contributions and expanding government appeal rights in criminal cases. He argues for open appeals, safeguards against setting aside judgments, and cautious use of injunctions, while stressing the need for efficient navy and economic stability amid ongoing legislative work. Washington details include the reading of the message, committee actions, and reactions from senators.
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Supreme Court
N. G. Postmasters Nominations Sent to Senate
Nominations for postmasters were sent to the Senate from several states including Florida Georgia North Carolina Tennessee and towns such as Gainesville Elberton Concord Raleigh Brevard Greensboro Anderson Dayto n Jefferson City and Greenfield with named candidates L C Lynch C W Parker W J McArthur M L Buchanan R D Douglas J R Cochran Jr J F Richardson C D Short N J Tallent W Galbraith and others.
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Washington
Senate
Florida
L. C. Lynch
Gainesvil
Georgia
C. W. Parker
Elberton
North Carolina
W. J. McArthur
Linton
M. L. Buchanan
Concord
W. C. Briggs
Raleigh
Brevard
R.D. Douglas
Greensboro
J. R. Cochran, Jr. Anderson
J. F. Richardson
Green Alle
C.D. Short
Sumter
Tennessee
N. J. Tallent
Dayton
W. Galbraith
Jefferson’ City
Murderer in custody links to Virginia case
Hartford City Indiana reported Ian who resembles Grover Ford of Denmark Virginia and is wanted for the alleged murder of Charles Cash and Miss Dia Entaminger on June 25 1905 in Virginia. He is held awaiting instruction from authorities and believed mentally unbalanced. Carnegie gift item Crowned by Princeton Lake opening with Andrew Carnegie present. Des Moines Iowa hosts Iowa Implement Dealers Association convention with focus on mutual insurance and mail order competition.
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Ian
Hartford City
Ind
Grover Ford
Denmark
Charles Cash
Dia Entaminger
Virginia
Ford
Finale of Gillette Case Sees Sensational Developments
Lincoln Nebraska December 4 William Bryan delivered a eulogy at the annual memorial exercises of Lincoln Lodge No 80 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He spoke on immortality noting death turns our thoughts to heaven and to the memories of those we knew and loved. The address referenced the poet and reflected on acceptance of life’s end and the plan of God as he urged the young to endure and honor friendship’s memory.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
William Bryan
Incoln- Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Bryan
Sala
American Embassy Puzzled By House Question In Commons
London reports say the foreign office and the American embassy cannot imagine the reason for Conservative MP George Stewart Bowles's inquiry in the House of Commons about a possible US Germany pact involving mercantile ships using German States flag if Germany becomes involved. Officials deny any such idea.
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House ‘of Commons
London
Foreign Office
George Stewart Bowles
House of Commons
United States
Germany
Madrid Cabinet Crisis Sparks Nightlong Manifestations
Madrid crowds surged over the cabinet crisis as anticlerical demonstrations continued through the day. Police charged the crowds, with many injured in the unrest.
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Madrid
Public Health Association Meets in Mexico City
The American Public Health Association opens its fourth annual conference in Mexico City with world renowned specialists to discuss measures to eradicate tropical diseases. Dr Frank Robinson of Brunswick Maine and other leaders will present, as the event attracts unusual interest in public health topics. Washington reports note President Tucker of the Jamestown Exposition Company plans to ask Congress for a $1,000,000 loan secured by mortgaged gate receipts.
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American Public Wealth Association
Stent
Deerom
United States
Canada
Cube ST Essey
American Public Health ‘Association
Frank €. Robinson
Brunswick
Washington, D. C
President Tucker
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Jamestown Exposition Company
Congress
Slayden Bill Aims to Discharge Negro Soldiers
Representative Slayden of Texas introduces a bill to discharge all enlisted Black men or those of Negro descent from the United States Army by June 30, 1907, and to forbid enlistment or appointment of Black individuals. He says the measure would purge the army of a dangerous element, noting bravery alone does not justify integration. He compares to historical races and Indians to argue against mixing regiments with white troops.
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Washington
Slayden
Texas
United States
Army of the United
States
Buncombe
Congress of
Negroce
Freight Train Derailment and Local Obituaries in North Carolina
In Statesville North Carolina Mrs J J Sicholson 84 dies at home in Bethany township. Also Mrs W L McLean 62 dies near Mooresville and Mr Thos J Cook 36 dies after tuberculosis illness. Freight train derailed near Barber Junction delays No 12 to Statesville and a passenger injures scalp. Draft child labor bill discussed in Birmingham as Georgias Georgi style law inspires Alabama. Texas Daughters of the Confederacy convene in Houston with delegates arriving for three day session. A jest about a brunette and a potential blonde is noted.
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N. C
J. J. Sicholson
Bethany Township
Mooresville
Thos. J. Cook
Armfield Street
Cook
Barber Junction
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Cotton Spinners’ Association
Alabama
Aoa
Aday
Coomsteo
New Guilford County officers take office and swap
Greensboro reports the newly elected Guilford County officers taking charge. New commissioners Régedale and G H Walker join veterans while J A Davidson emerges as chair after two ballots. Sheriff's clerk and treasurer change, Gordon act shifts salaries and duties, boosting county oversight and potential road fund savings.
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Greensboro
N. C
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs
J. A. Davidson
W. C. Tucker
John A. Young
Régedale
G. H. Walker
C. G. Wright
W. H. Ragan
W. H. Ra
W. ©. Tucker
A. Davidson
Davidzon
Gibsonville
J. F. Jordan
J. E. Jones
John “J. ‘Nelson
Ernest Clapp
A. G. Parkman
J. W. McNairy
Tubse
Seardh
Guilford
Register of Deeds
Court
Boy Pleads for Jail Sentencing Restores Family Peace
Wilkesbarre Pa December 4 A 12 year old boy James Maloney persuades Alderman Donahue to jail his drunk father Thomas Maloney a move the family says ends years of abuse and drinking in the home. The boy writes a statement pleading for confinement to stop the violence and disturbance at home. The constable is dispatched and the father is jailed. The family finds relief and peace. Maine Dairymen Meet and Buckeye Dental Society Convene Also noted are a Maine Dairy conference opening and the Ohio State Dental Society annual convention with speakers from New York Massachusetts and the Buckeye Woolen Co expanding its capital stock.
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Wilkesbarre
Thomas Maloney
Maloney
Jass Maloney
Donove
Ashforts Quarry
Mary Maloney
James Maloney
Donahue
Ma Toney
Maine Dairymen Mest
Farmington
Maine
State Dairy Conference
Maine Dairymen
Department of Agriculture
Music Hall
New York
Massachusetts
Buckeye Dentists
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State’ Dental Society
Great Southern Hotel
Two Feudists Hanged At Valdosta Georgia
Valdosta Georgia December 4 two feudists J G Rawlings and Alf Moore were hanged for the July 1905 murder of Wille and Carrie Carter. They faced the scaffold without tremor and fell together. Rawlings denied his sons’ involvement and Moore claimed Milton Rawlings fired the fatal shots. Mrs Rawlings and her two daughters visited but did not witness the execution.
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Vaiaosta
Georgia
J. G. Rawlings
Alf Moore
Wille
Carrie Carter
Rawlings
Sonis
Moore
Milton Rawlings
Carter
Milton
Jessie Raw- Inge
Fred Pen
Pension Fraud Case Stuns Nation With Martin Murders Accusations
Boston December 4 United States grand jury considers a sweeping pension fraud case involving John Martin of Marlboro a gray haired veteran accused of securing a pension for another man over many years The sprawling probe touches landowners along the Little Willa and Tumatum rivers about 400 claimants and is expected to unfold over four to five months drawing wide interest across states and agencies.
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Mass
United States Grand Jury
Fia
Clals
Washington
Otin Martin
Muelboro
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Oregon
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