Debates over William Jennings Bryan split party lines
On June 2 in Washington leaders from both parties forecast a rift in the Democratic caucus as Bryan is targeted for elimination. House leaders plan general debate next week on the wool tariff with a two week session under the five minute rule. In St Paul Bryan declares he will not seek the presidency though he will campaign for Folk or Burke if they are chosen.
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Democrats Push Wool Revenue Duty Amid Treasury Deficit
Washington June 2 After a three day recess the house reconvened with Representative Burleson reporting a Democratic caucus resolution calling a wool revenue duty to cover treasury shortfalls blamed on Republican extravagance. A row over adjournment followed as Chairman Underwood's motion passed, despite Republican objections and Minority Leader Mann's roll call demand.
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Increase in cotton acreage indicated by census report
The United States cotton crop area planted this year totals about 35,004,000 acres, up 1,586,000 acres from last year and 14.7 percent of the prior year’s planted area. By May 25 the crop’s condition stood at 87.8 percent normal, above last year and the ten year average.
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Local Visitors and Summer Arrangements in Iron City
J M Garvin of Rock Run visited on business last week. Mrs L L Coker visited relatives in Tallapoosa. Grace Williamson of Oxford is here visiting relatives. Mrs D L Scott of Heflin moved here for the summer. Rev Mr Davis of Birmingham preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. The Methodist Sunday school plans a picnic at Chosea Springs on Saturday June 10.
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Oxford
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Birmingham
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Chosea Springs
National St Vincent de Paul Conference Opens in Boston
About 400 delegates from across the country gather in Boston for the national Society of St. Vincent de Paul meeting. The forenoon program features Preventive Charity with speakers Thomas W. Hynes of Brooklyn and John Rea of Philadelphia. Sessions continue through Wednesday.
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John Rea
Philadelphia
Boys With A Business: Jimmy Conroy And Joe Sargent Rise
In St Nicholas a noted essay highlights two boys building enterprises. James Conroy of Plainville hires and manages a shovel brigade, contracts lawn care, and expands to year round services. Joe Sargent of Monroe starts a carriage and livery service, grows from a single team to multiple teams, and aims to dominate local business.
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New York
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Monroe
Jones
Joe
St. Nicholas
Cardinal Sin of Idle Rich
A parable from Indian literature is told of a slave girl who sleeps on a king’s luxurious bed and is punished. The king, struck by her reply comparing a few lashes to a life of royalty, renounces wealth and dedicates himself to a humble life. The piece argues that many wealthy people are industrious, but the idle rich face moral reckoning.
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Europe
Neas
Good Substitute for Pate de Foie Gras
A kitchen note describes a substitute for pate de foie gras using calf liver fried with bacon mushrooms and shallots, mashed into a smooth paste with nutmeg mace salt and pepper. A dash of grated nutmeg and a few chopped truffles enhance flavor.
Resignation of Alabama Normal College President Meets Board Thursday
Board 10 prepares to meet as DC W. Daugette contemplates re election. Anniston residents hope he remains leader of the Alabama Normal College at Jacksonville which has grown from 25 normal department students to 652 total enrollment. Daugette notes term extended two years, resignation viewed as non political form.
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Anniston
Feudists Seek Bail in Kennedy Pearce Murder Case
William F Kennedy John Fowler and John Eaton confined in Calhoun jail on murder charges asked Chancellor Whiteside on Friday for bail. They are jointly accused with John and Cross Pearce of the January 14 murder of Shell and Sarge Kennedy. Trial delayed. bail decision expected after deliberation, with bond viability uncertain.
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John Eaton
Calhoun County
Whiteside
John
Gross Pearce
Shell
Sarge Kennedy
Cross Pearce
Criticism Over Alabama Legislature From Supporters and Opponents
Critics from both sides accuse the governor of dominating the legislature and shaping laws to his will. They condemn the body for overspending by 41,065,255 and for passing a revenue bill that raised receipts by only about 65,000, claiming the assembly lacked fiscal prudence.
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Montgomery
Outrage Over City Robbers Riles Country Districts
Complaints rise from countryside districts over disruptive figures from the city causing life disturbances. Autos on rural roads, clandestine dances in vacant homes, drunken behavior, and disorder prompt calls for legal action and possible vigilante reactions if authorities fail to act.
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