Porto Rico Smuggling Case Defies Washington Orders
Washington letter exposes sharp conflict over Porto Rico smuggling cases. Native grand jurors refuse to bow to Knox and Roosevelt, indictments issued then quashed, Judge Holt defends judicial independence, and officials confront demands for equal treatment of natives.
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Root
Porto Rico
United States
Shaws
Armades
San Juan
Navy
Army
Pettingill
U. S
Foutia
Creezen
Andrew Dunlap
San Juan Navy Yard
Robert Giles
Loyal Society
Benjamin Butler
Boston
James A. Buchannan
Edward 4. Lowndes
U. 8
Marine Corps
William A. Merritt
U. 8.N
Washington
Knox
Gettingill
Grand Jury
Enid
Holt
Roosevelt
Shaw
Pettingul
Robert Bird
George Dobbs
Court of
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Smuggling Accusations Amid Naval Officers Comments
A fragment describes thousands of dollars in goods smuggled covertly and notes the Secretary’s claim that indicted officers are nearly innocent, arguing they brought in the goods carelessly and thoughtlessly, as naval officers supposedly do.
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Naval
Remedy for Strikes in Packing Houses Provokes Idea
In the north skilled laborers strike over higher wages as beef prices rise two to three cents per pound. A suggestion proposes packers share strike names and replace workers with green hires, costing training but reducing future strikes and boosting long term profit.
Election by the People in Georgia Court Officers
A opinion calls for electing county and city court officers by the people rather than governor appointment. It argues the current system allows political favors and votes to influence appointments, suggesting full popular election under the Australian ballot would purify offices and reduce corruption.
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Georgia
Gould Goarcely
Georgia Eyes Australian Ballot Law To Curb Votes
The Australian ballot system promises a law in Georgia, reducing vote buying by printing all candidates on ballots and providing private booths at the courthouse. Voters would mark and fold their ballots unseen, with strict penalties for buying or selling votes.
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Georgia
Camp Meeting in 1904 Dooly County Draws Huge Crowds
The 1904 Dooly county campground gathering ended this morning after a weekend run started Saturday night. Excursion trains brought thousands to the grounds. services filled the day, with four sermons daily and evening prayers. A notable event was a $15.38 collection for a roller chair for Willie Seago, who is bedridden since infancy.
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Dooly County Campground
Tabernacle
Willie Seago
Baptist Church
Cor‘dele
A Good Farm at Ada Led by W A Greer
A message from Ada notes W A Greer owns 900 acres of cotton with a expected 600 bales. He also grows melons and maintains fine stock. Greer settled in the county years ago with a saw mill and cleared timber for cultivation, converting his timber mules and mill into farm work.
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Ada
W. A. Greer
Art Hall at State Fair Promises Notable Exhibits
The State Fair will feature a circular Art Hall of brick and cement two stories high with a central fountain and surrounding plants. Exhibits will be wall hung to benefit all art entrants, alongside music, flowers, and premiums of eighteen thousand dollars for agricultural displays. The Macon event runs October 9-28 offering racing and other amusements.
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Hart Hall
Georgia
Macon
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E. G. Greene
A. J. Shell
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Irwin County
J.J Lee
Cordele
Ralph P.ketchum
Annie Georgia Betts
Ashburn
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Betts
T. E. Thompson
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