Movement to reclaim millions for the South announced
At a Atlanta conference in the Prudential building Captain W J Ellis office a movement seeks to recover over 100 million dollars for the South. The aim is to reclaim money taken as cotton tax and proceeds from seized property during and after the Civil War. Organizers hope to unite the region and press the federal government for refunds despite proof challenges.
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United States
Washington
Cor
Masonic Grand Lodge In Session in Montgomery Alabama
The Masonic grand lodge of Alabama met in annual session with large attendance. The Royal Arch chapter elected officers including George F. Moore high priest and Charles R. Bricken deputy high priest. A separate note details educational fund and tax receipts, with Georgia retaining about 14 million from a 105 million total.
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Montcomery
Ala
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Alabama
Royal Arch
George F. Moore
Charles R. Bricken
Basel M. Hill
Joseph P. McQueen
William H. Dingley
George A. Berechamp
Stewart McQueen
James Kadale
Lew Lazars
Sojourner
T. H. Bata
Grand Royal Arch
8. C. Henderson
First Veil
J. 2 B. Christian
Charlies A. Allen
Grand Sentinel
Mississippi Representative Proposes Naval History Inquiry
Representative Williams of Mississippi moves for a committee of inquiry over allegations in a Navy history by Ephraim Maclay. The resolution cites Maclay’s attacks on Rear Admiral Schley and claims concerning proof sheets and approvals by naval officials, noting Maclay’s employment with the Navy Department at the time.
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Williams
Mississippi
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maclay
Sehley
A. S. Crewnnshield
Bureau of Navigation
Mavy Department
W. T. Sampson
United States Navy
Navy Department of the United States
Navy Department
Base of Representatives
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Crowminshield
Sampson
House
Woodstock Iron Works begins large scale ore mining near Woodstock
The Woodstock Iron Works plans to start extensive ore operations a half mile east of Woodstock on Rocky Hollow Road. A large washer nears completion and a reservoir with nearby springs will supply water as the company hires many workers to mine the lands previously run on a small scale. A congressional committee is to investigate statements by Maclay and related allegations and advise on next actions.
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Woodstock From Works
Rocky Hollow Road
Tion
Woodstock
Booker Washington and President Discuss Alabama Appointments
Booker T. Washington met with the president to discuss state political conditions and current officeholders. A Missouri Republican delegation sought time but was denied. The talks may influence forthcoming Alabama appointments with L. J. Bryan facing opposition as his term ends.
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Booker T. Washington
Missouri
Washington
Boxed man found after ocean voyage recovers in New York
The Hamburg American steamer Palatina passenger Johan Beck of Budapest says he traveled in a packed box for about fifteen days to reach Hoboken. Doctors say he is weak but recovering and Newton Belington may offer work upon his full recovery.
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Hungary
Hamburg
Carter
Beck
Hoboken
Newton Belington
Inspection Car Passed Through Anniston On Annual Rail Tour
The Alabama Mineral Division of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad conducted its yearly inspection today with the superintendent W. K Knox Roadmaster Porterfield and fourteen section foremen aboard. The event marked a shift from past practice as officials inspected their own divisions.
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