Capt James Crook Supports Progressive Alabama Farming
The article highlights Capt. James Crook’s continued public work for Alabama agriculture despite political odds. Former head of the Cotton Growers Association in his county, he aided farmers to cut acreage and raise staple prices, boosting farming conditions and urging progress across nearby counties.
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Auctioned Tug Trick Outsmarts Visitor in New York
A Philadelphia shipping man recalls being offered $100 to skip bidding at a New York auction for a tugboat. He accepted the money but had no intention of bidding, explaining he sought to stay on the right side of the bidders. The tale, cited from the Philadelphia Record, highlights a deceptive bid-buy scheme.
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Philadelphia
New York
Philadelphia Record
Not Soon Knocuch and the Mother's Generous Help
A leading Stock Exchange figure recalls youthful scrapes aided by his mother who repeatedly helped. After a spree in a distant city he penned a plea for fifty dollars to avert disgrace, but his mother replied Too late according to the New York Tribune.
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Savannah Adopts Street Car Jim Crow Ordinance Measures
A Savannah city council meeting considers an ordinance by Ker man Stewart to segregate street car seating. It assigns conductors to direct white and colored passengers and enforces penalties up to 100 dollars or thirty days in jail, with police to prosecute under state segregation law.
Hitchcock May Be Nominee in Nebraska Race
Telegraph report from Omalia dated August 30 states Democratic factions in the Second Nebraska district entertain Hitchcock as a possible nominee. The fragmented dispatch notes local party dynamics and potential candidate support.
Harkins Bros to Open Gents Furnishings Shop Here
Bass and Heard retire from Anniston Cash Store but J M Harkins and his brother Dr L Harkins plan a new first class gents furnishings shop in Alabama Hotel space. J M Harkins will travel to New York soon to stock inventory for an October 15 opening. The firm promises fair treatment and business success due to integrity and genteel leadership.
Convention selects candidate to run against Kenedy in fall
The gathering aims to pick a man to challenge Congressman John L. Kenedy this autumn with Gilbert M. Hitchcock of the World Herald strongly noted for the nomination.
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John L. Kenedy
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Negro as farmer discussed at national Negro Business League
Atlanta October 30 The second day of the National Negro Business League conference centered on The Negro in Agriculture. Speakers included John C Henderson Lexington Kentucky Alfred Smith Oklahoma City Deal Jackson Albany Georgia William Boyd Ellington Charles Nunn Indianapolis William Hill Montgomery and Daniel Freeman Washington and Charles S Carter Norfolk Virginia spoke on market gardening photography and tailoring as business opportunities for African Americans.
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John C. Henderson
Lexington
Charles Nunn
Indianapolis
William Hill
Montgomery, Ala
Bryan's Busy Schedule Ahead For Bryan Speech
W J Bryan rests aboard the yacht Tilini and prepares for a demanding afternoon. He is expected to attack trusts and discuss forms of public ownership while avoiding the money question, with a hectic itinerary of receptions dinners and parades in New York.
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Major Alfred Dreyfus Plans October Retirement
Paris reports Major Alfred Dreyfus will retire from the army in October on a pension. The Patrie published the notice this afternoon but the war ministry could not confirm the report.
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Roosevelt intervenes in Bryan reception plans in New York
President Roosevelt directed New York authorities to suspend the quarantine ban on landing women at the quay so Mrs Bryan and Miss Bryan could come ashore from the Princess Irene with Mr Bryan.
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Nothing finer than Donahoo Co turnouts in ride offer
Advertisement touts Donahoo & Co turnouts with an invitation to try a ride. The copy provides phone number 82 for contact and potential customers are urged to experience the product.
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Donahoo & Co
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