Pastor J D Simpson Gets Salary Increase At Methodist Church
The Methodist church board voted to raise Rev. J D Simpson D D salary from 1800 to 2000 annually, noting a prior rise from 1500 to 1800 last year. The stewards re elected leader E P Cooper as chairman and H B Rudisill as secretary treasurer. The church reports 569 members, up 40 in the year.
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Board of Stewards of
The
Methodist Church
J. D. Simpson
D. D
Dr. Simpson
Board of Stewards
P. Cooper
H. B. Rudisill
Kk. P. Cooper
J. M. Ledbetter
J. W. Rudisill
Commissioners Take Their Oath in Calhoun County
The county commissioners met in regular session with President Hanna presiding. New members Coker and Wright were sworn in and seated. Captain W. P. Howell was elected one of two county surveyors, with B. G. McClellan of Alexandria the other. The board may stay in session the rest of the week.
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Hanna
Messrs. Coker
Wright
W. P. Howell
Calhoun County
B. G. McClellan
Alexandria
Daughters of Confederacy Convenes in Bryan
Delegates arrive by train for the 11th Texas division U D C convention in Bryan Texas. The gathering opens tomorrow and will run for three days with sessions expected to cover commemorations and organizational plans.
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Bryan
Tex
Texas Division
Roosevelt Signals Action on Negro Troop Issue
President Roosevelt told Senator Hopkins that he favors swift adoption of either the Penrose or the Foraker resolution on discharging the negro battalion. He said the administration will not dodge the issue and has all papers ready for quick action.
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The
Star
Washington
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Penrose
Foraker
Organization Postponed As Judge Delays In Court Opening
Owing to Judge Thomas G. Jones failing to reach the city in time the United States district and circuit court organization was deferred to 3 PM this afternoon awaiting his arrival from Montgomery. Jurors and officials are present for a likely two to three week term with a heavy docket and grand jury business.
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Thomas G. Jones
United States District and Circuit Court
Jones
Montgomery
United States
W. H. Standifer
Grand Jury
Cousins Succeeds Hitt as Foreign Affairs Chairman
Speaker Cannon announced Representative Cousins of Iowa as chairman of the committee on foreign affairs to succeed the late Mr. Hitt of Illinois. Representative Lowden of Illinois was named a member of the same committee.
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The
Star
Washington
Cannon
Representative Cousins
Towa
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mr. Hitt
Illinois
Representative Lowden
California Wants to Fight Won't Change Toward Japs
A Chicago Tribune dispatch reports California is in rebellion over the Japanese issue. It seeks no war with the nation but wants a Supreme Court ruling on California's control of local matters and school policy. Officials warn failure to settle could affect children.
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California
Tribune
United States
United States Supreme Court
Japan
San Francisco
Commissioner of Labor
Red Cross Annual Meeting Opens in Washington
The American National Red Cross began its annual national conference in Washington with many prominent members attending. The meeting will review a vast amount of work accomplished during the past year.
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The
Star
Washington
American National Red Cross Society
Seaboard executive resigns to join another railroad
Norfolk Va December 4 E F Cost second vice president and traffic manager of the Seaboard Air Line resigns to take a similar post with the Kansas City Southern railway his resignation effective December 15 and he will move to Kansas City.
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The
Star
Norfolk
E. F. Cost
Seaboard Air Line
Kansas City Southern Railroad
President Roosevelt's annual message urges reform and warns of crime
President Roosevelt's address focuses on reforming campaign finance with a corporate ban, expanding appellate rights in criminal cases, and curbing legal delays. He condemns lynching, urges faster, fair justice, and condemns mob violence while stressing lawful peaceful improvement and accountability.
Supreme Court hears Shipp contempt case arguments
The Shipp case before the U S Supreme Court faced cont tempt proceedings as Harmon argued yesterday. He claimed the South faces a daunting task and urges sympathetic support while the attorney general warned that delays fuel mob spirit across the country.
Methodist appoints changes in Talladega district
Yesterday Bishop Hendrix announced conference appointments and shifted duties. Rev J W Johnston moves from Talladega district to Gadsden station while Rev J W Newman becomes presiding elder of the Talladega district after being reappointed to Gadsden.
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Hendrix
Gadsden
Talladega
Gadsden Station
J. W. Johnston
J. W. Newman
Equal justice for all men in law and life
An editorial argues for even handed justice regardless of race or wealth. It stresses that white people owe it to themselves and to the colored race to reward honesty and lawfulness while condemning criminal violence, urging restraint in collective judgments.
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House of Congress
House of the Congress
District of Columbia
Congress
New York Bids Open for First Section of Cat skill Acqueduct
The first practical step toward New Yorks proposed $161 million water system was taken as bids closed for the initial 10 mile section. It will cost about $5 million and take about four years to complete from the Catskill mountains to the metropolis.
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New York
Catskill Mountains
Is Stephens a hardened thief plan revealed in a chain gang
The paper traces A. H. Stephens from a watch theft conviction and 22.70 fine to a broader pattern of pilfering. After temporary work at Annis ton Dry Goods and J. B. Reaves Company, he was discharged for stealing money and forced to disgorge a 5 bill. A room search found Dry Goods property and a pistol. two pairs of Stephens and other boarders’ clothes are missing. Police court charges were filed but continued for a future hearing.
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A. H. Stephens
Anniston Dry Goods Company
Noble Street
J. B. Reaves
Fifteenth Street
Stephens
Smoot Case to Reach Congress Next Week
The Smoot case likely goes before Congress Monday as Senator Burrows. chair of privileges and elections, moves to adopt a majority report declaring Smoot unseated. Supporters and opponents clash over expulsion by simple majority or two thirds, with a protracted debate expected and no decision until after Christmas.
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Smoot
Congress
Washington
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Dubois
Idaho
Foraker
Ohio
Sutherland
Utah
Carnegie Gift to Princeton Aquatic Lake Plan
Carnegie presents a long artificial lake 30 miles from Princeton New Jersey. The donor will give the speech, and this winter the lake will host skating and hockey. Next spring it is expected to boost aquatic sports at the university.
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Andrew Carnegie
Four Hundred Parties Face Walla Walla Suit Hearings
In Milton Oregon on December 4 the Walla Walla valley irrigation case begins hearings. The suit covers all landowners along the Little Walla Walla and Tum a luma rivers about 400 people, with most expected to testify over four to five weeks.
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Milton
Ore
Walla Walla Valley
Donahoo and Co Largest Live Stock Dealers in North Alabama
Donahoo and Co are described as the largest live stock dealers in North Alabama, highlighting their prominence in the regional market for cattle and related livestock. The note emphasizes their leadership and wide reach in the local agricultural trade.
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Donahoo & Co
North
Alabama
Mite
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