Dramatic Senate clash over resignation amid linen feud
In Washington the Senate chamber staged a stinging episode as Senator Tillman challenged Senator McLaurin to resign so they could “wash their dirty linen at home.” McLaurin balked, citing personal privilege amid charges of Democratic infighting and disloyalty. Senate leaders later called for executive session to halt the dispute, with Tillman promising to reopen the issue.
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Washington
Senate Chamber
Tillman
South Carolina
Senator McLaurin
McLaurin
Old Democracy
New Democracy
Local Moulder Petition Heard At AFL Convention
In Scranton Pennsylvania the American Federation of Labor convention reports progress. A reception for the English Trades Congress ambassador attracts interest. A committee on general laws is named and reports from the secretary and treasurer are heard. Edward Coward, addressing Iron Moulders, backs Soil Pipe Moulders of Roulston and urges AFL leadership of the craft. The organization committee approves the resolution for floor discussion.
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Scranton, Penn
American Federation of Labor
English Trades Congress
London
Lawa
Soil Pipe Moulders
Roulston
Committee Om
Eowarp
Bringing Texas Cattle to Alabama for Winter Fattening
Montgomery December 10 Thousands of cattle from northwestern Texas are being routed to Alabama for winter fattening prior to spring shipment to western slaughtering pens. Ranchman BR Wall traveled through Montgomery with five hundred head en route to Union Springs. He arranged with Union Springs oil mills to take the bulls and meals for feedstall, intending the stock to be fattened with this feed. Wolf notes thousands more cattle will be sent to Alabama for winter feeding and quartered at various oil mills across the state.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Texas
BR. Wall
Union Springs
Wolf
Circuit Court Adjourns After Busy Fall Term
The fall term of the circuit court adjourned this afternoon under Judge John Pelham. He disposed of many cases with fairness and impartiality, reinforcing his reputation for steady, efficient justice.
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Pelham
John Pelham
Rooseve lt Meets Alabama Republicans on Patronage
President Roosevelt spent an hour with Alabama Republicans as a delegation led by R F Kolb and others pressed patronage issues. W L Wellman urged retention of District Attorney Vaughan and sought senate support. the visit followed a protest by Kolb Walker and associates. Thirty nine prisoners escaped from the South Side jail, digging through a sixteen inch brick wall with pocket knives.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alabama
Bricmiingham
Personal notes on visiting locals and a city meat supplier
Marshal J. J. Phillips of Lyla Ganga arrives in town today. Linder Smith, formerly of this city and now in Louisville KY, visits Anniston to the delight of friends. Pat Allen offers a wide meat selection and invites patrons to try him.
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Marshal J. J. Phillips
Lyla- Ganga
Linder Smith
Louisville
Anniston
Pat Allen
New Style Hats and Panamas Offered by R. O Watson
New men’s Knoxall and Gotham Derbys arrive along with Flare Flange Panama and Alpines. Allman Bros Go provide ordering by sending or calling R. O Watson for ecoal at 211f.
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Allman Bros
R. O Watson
Murder in the First Degree Charged in Coffman Case
In Birmingham on December 10 1901 the coroner's jury finds Kh D Coffman shot and killed Rev J W Bradford. Coffman, jailed since yesterday, faces a preliminary hearing in Birmingham before local justices, amid potential public reaction if moved to Brookside. Coffman remains silent.
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Birmingham
Kh. D. Coffman
J. W. Bradford
R. D. Ceffraan
Alabama
Coffman
Jefferson Coun
Dixie Hardware Co Full Tin Ware Pot Ware Sale
Dixie Hardware Co offers a full supply of tin ware pot ware and table cullery for home use and kitchen upgrades.
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Dixie Hardware Co
Pork market offers country hogs and hogs heads
Local butcher Pat Als len's market advertises a good supply of country pork including hogs heads available for sale.
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Pat Alslen
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Lone Star State
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Vaughan
the Star
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Victor C. Dry
Cody
K. D. Coffman
Rev. J. Watson Bradford
Methodist
Minis
Fellowa
of Jefferson Coun
D. Coffmas
W. J. Andersen
Court of Justice of the Peace
Adam Stewart
Asniston
Sawyer the
Shoe Man
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