Suppressed News Made Public Amid Philippine Controversy
A Washington special reports Batangas province shows a population loss of 100000 due to war and disease, fueling Senate committee scrutiny. Major Gardener’s sensational allegations against American army methods are published, provoking debate over civil and military authority in the Philippines and triggering reactions from Taft and Miles. Senator Depew warns of a force bill if electoral reforms alter the current system.
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Washington
Philippines
Batangas
Manila
Senate Committee On Philippine Affairs
Cornelius Gardener
Tayabas
Gardener
Lodge
Root
Miles
War Department
Taft
Secretary of War
Chaffee
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Atlanta Constitution
Will contest over McKee estate seeks charitable endowment
Philadelphia dispatch reports the children of late John McKee, noted colored real estate dealer and Presbyterian, filing a caveat to halt registration and execution of his will. The will, made public Friday, leaves his $2,000,000 estate to charitable uses under Archbishop Ryan and Catholic clergy control, while next of kin receive only a small pittance.
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Philadelphia
John McKee
McKee
Presbyterian Church
Ryan
Southern Railway Reported To Control Louisville and Nashville
A New York special notes a major southern railroad deal as the Southern railway or Rock Island is poised to gain control of the Louisville and Nashville. Wall Street reports indicate the L and N has passed from Belmont interests toward a large railway system or bankers group, with Morgan’s faction seen as the likely ultimate power behind the move.
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Southern Railway
Louisville and Nashville
New York
South
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Belmont
Rock Island Road
Wall Street
Rock Island
J. P. Morgan & Co
Samuel Spencer
August Belmont
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
John W. Gates
J. Pier
Peace rumors swirl as Britain ponders budget timing
London observes hopeful chatter that peace may be near amid posters and headlines. The Associated Press believes Saturday cabinet deliberations aim to judge whether Britain can delay the budget until the Klerskdorp talks conclude.
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Great Britain
United Kingdom
Associated Press
Klerksdorp
Judge condemns Miller for Hatchet Murder in Detroit
At midnight Saturday, seven ty two hours after Professor Joseph M Miller murdered Carrie M Jennett with a hatchet in Detroit, he was in Jackson prison sentenced to life hard labor. Arraigned Saturday morning in recorder court, the trial was quick. Judge Murphy called him a demon and said the sentence was inadequate for the crime.
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Joseph M. Miller
Carrie M. Jennett
Detroit
Jackson
Recorder’s Court
Miller
Murphy
Varina Davis Named Sponsor in Chief for Dallas Reunion
General John B. Gordon appoints Varina Davis of New Orleans sponsor in chief for the Confederate veterans reunion in Dallas Texas. She is among the last Confederacy family representatives and daughter of Joseph Davis with Jefferson Davis as granduncle.
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John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Varina Davis
New Orleans
Dallas
Texas
South
Joseph Davis
Jefferson Davis
Belgium in a Bad Way as Troops Fire on Rioters
Advices from Brussels report bloody repression of Saturday disorders. Moters throw bricks and bottles as troops use rifles for the first time, with police previously wielding swords and revolvers loaded with blanks. most victims are not from the better working class.
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Moters
Brussels
Georgia News Briefs Hit From May to June Events
Georgia's state association of fire insurance agents gathers in Macon May 8 and 9 amid land case settlements clearing 350 defendants. Fifth District primary set for June 5 with state primary. UGA defeats UNC in a debate on centralization. Atlanta Bar backs locating the new circuit court of appeals in Atlanta. Plow works at Columbus Iron Works to rebuild after fire. Birmingham relocation rumor denied. Governor Candler may attend Confederate veterans reunion in Dallas April 22. Moonshiner Beasley kills Hollman and Grindle in Lumpkin County. Beasley mortally wounded. Georgia to collect about 290 000 in special taxes this month for school funds. liquor, convict hire, cigarette, and other taxes listed. Architect Bradford Gilbert travels to New York with initial plans.
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Dallas
Candler
Texas
Mississippi
Gainesville
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega
Crumley
Porter Springs
Will Hollman
Pearson Grindle
Beasley
Tom Beasley
Hollman
Georgia
Plans for new depot on state's property arising in Georgia
Plans for a new depot on state property were outlined and will be submitted to President Samuel Spencer of Southern Railway for approval. The project includes narrowing Wall Street between Pryor and Loyd and a very narrow section by the Kimball House, signaling a major impact on the streetscape and traffic.
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Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway Company
Wall Street
Pryor and Loyd Streets
Kimball House
Pryor Street
Brunswick
Georgia
Florida
Wilson
Wiley
National Agricultural Department
Washington
Agricultural Department
South
Pope Brown
The
Georgia Agricultural Society
O. B. Stevens
Pirkle and Stover Held After Conviction in Georgia Case
Charlie Pirkle and Harvie Stover, recently convicted in Hall County Superior Court of murder and assault involving Christina Blake, are transferred to Atlanta jail for custody. The case centers on the fatal attack and related charges, reflecting ongoing detention arrangements.
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Charlie Pirkle
Harvie Stover
Hall County
Georgia
Superior Court
Christina Blake
Atlanta
Gatakeeping
Rev Dr Talmage Dies After Long Illness
Rev Dr T DeWitt Talmage noted preacher editor and author died at his Washington home after influenza and brain inflammation. He founded Brooklyn Tabernacle, led fires and rebuilds, served in Washington and Brooklyn churches, edited Christian publications, and is survived by a widow and several children.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Washington City
Talmage
Washington
Mexico
Brooklyn
N. Y
Greenwood Cemetery
Thomas DeWitt Talmage
Bound Brook
Somerset County
N. J
David T. Talmage
University of the City of New York
Reformed Church Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
Bergen
Syracuse
Central Presbyterian Church of
Roasts in Senate Target Wu Over China Protest
In a Saturday debate on a tree exclusion bill the senate harshly criticized Minister Wu of China for a protest to the secretary of state. Senators Mitchell of Oregon and Teller of Colorado attacked him saying he deserved expulsion and no self respecting nation would tolerate such interference in its legislative affairs.
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Senate
China
Mitchell
Oregon
Teller
Colorado
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Depew
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London
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State Association of Fire Insurance Agents
Dodge
Democratic Executive Committee
University of Georgia
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
United States of America
Atlanta Bar Association
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Congress
J. H. Lumpkin
Columbus Iron Works
Birmingham
Bradford L. Gilbert
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