Peculiar Not Guilty Verdict for General Smith Court Martial
The court martial found General Smith not guilty but not unqualifiedly innocent. He was cautioned to avoid repeating his conduct, and the president will decide whether to rebuke the court or accept the mild findings. The case concerns his orders to Major Waller amid the Samer campaign and next steps at Oyster Bay.
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Feeling of the Senators on Roosevelt Appointments
Washington reports that in Roosevelts first months in office the Senate rejected nineteen postmasters and failed to confirm many other nominations. It notes two postmasters were outright rejected and several nominations withdrawn, including Ben Daniels of Arizona for U S marshal of the Territory. The piece suggests strong Senate resistance reflects executive tensions.
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Democratic Committee Officers to Meet for Campaign Planning
Washington July 92 The campaign managers of Democratic congressional committees schedule a New York meeting next week to discuss funds strategy and literature for Representative Griggs and allies. Griggs, now in Georgia, will join ex-Congressman Ben Cable and Louis Nixon to guide the drive and call a special session once plans are reviewed.
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Cooper outlines steps to transfer Philippine governance to civil officials
Washington July statement by Chairman Cooper of the House Insular Affairs Committee describes a planned proclamation on July Fourth shifting authority from military to civil authorities in the Philippines except in the area of disorder. The plan includes starting census work and setting up a civil administration with Filipino participation. Governor Taft supports the shift, aiming to reduce military presence and finalize civil governance through the act’s provisions.
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Young Man to Marry Tonight Ends His Life in Texas
Felix Polack, 26, of Bank Antonio, Texas, who was to marry a pretty young girl tomorrow night, paid lodge dues earlier and then shot himself at 8 PM. He stopped his buggy on Taylor Street, walked to a shade tree, and blew out his brains with a pistol. He was a member of the Knights and Ladies of Honor.
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Isthmian Canal Project Plans Move Forward
Secretary Hay met with Konators Ledge Hanna and Spooner to discuss the Isthmian Canal Act and steps toward starting work once plans mature. The conference focused on cabinet proposals and the Senate’s role in authorizing the project with broad support.
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Compromise Accepted In Holt Estate Injunction Case
In Sherman Texas on July 2 the Holt heirs withdrew their injunction against the executor in the estate of Mrs Rice. Judge Bryant dissolved the temporary stay allowing the compromise settlement to take effect.
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T. Holt
Atlanta Sets Early-Year Heat Record Tied
The Atlanta weather log notes a high of 68 degrees, followed by a late afternoon thunderstorm that brought relief. The early season registration matches a prior instance dated June 30, 1560.
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