Public road tax funds and county vs city streets dispute
Judge McCarty argues that constitutional limit 215 ties tax funds to public roads not city streets and that only funds from section 215 special tax may be restricted to road use. He notes Jefferson county rulings, urges court settlement, cites possible fifteen thousand dollars in municipal claims, and warns impact on highway maintenance.
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Jefferson County
Supreme Court
Calhoun County
H. D. McCarty
Not a Word of Scandal Promotes a Patent Remedy
A neighbor of Mrs. W. P. Spaugh of Manville Wyoming cites her claim that Dr King's New Life Pills cured her obstinate kidney trouble and made her feel renewed. The ad touts a stomach liver and kidney remedy priced at 25 cents at several drugstores including West End Drag Co Elam Ordway Houser and Scarborough Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Spaugh
Manville
Wyo
Dr. King
West End Drag Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarborough Drag Co
Price by Broadhurst Chosen for Miss Ware's Lead
The Price by George Broadhurst has been selected as Miss Helen Ware's starring vehicle for next season.
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George Broadhurst
Helen Ware
Roosevelt Southern Tour May Shape Political Currents
The ex president travels the South and Southwest from March 9 to 22 visiting Atlanta Birmingham Jackson New Orleans San Antonio Albuquerque Grand Canyon Phoenix Los Angeles and San Francisco. A $10 000 New Orleans banquet and Roosevelt dam opening in Roosevelt Arizona highlight the itinerary amid ongoing political speculation about the Progressive League and Taft’s renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Ariz
Roosevelt Dam
Rockies
National Progressive League
Washington
South
Southwest
Progressive League
Taft
Atlanta
Birmingham
Als
Jackson
Miss
New Orleans
San Antonio
Texas
Albuquerque
N. M
Grand Canyon
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Cal
San Francis
Congress
Southern Commercial Congress
Uniens
Augusta
Arizona
Electric Bitters advertisement promises health boost
A nostalgic ad urges readers to use Electric Bitters to restore tone and vigor when illness or workload wears you down. It claims rapid benefits, a money back guarantee, and lists West End Drug Store as the local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarborough Deng Co
Border mobilization sparks war scare across Mexico and border
Washington reports say 20 000 troops and two fleets mobilized for border drills though officials claim it is for training. Mexico City notes massed troops and censored insurgent gains fueling turmoil with Diaz illness rumors. El Paso reports casualties as 500 insurgents clash with federal troops at Casas Grandes.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Diaz
EL Paso
Texas
Casas Grandes
Galveston Becomes Base for Regulars and Naval Operations
The first 4 000 regulars arrived in Galveston on March 8 and will use the port as their base with additional arrivals daily through Saturday. The city is designated as the base of naval operations as well.
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Galveston
Texas
Troop Influx Surges Toward San Antonio Fort
With fifty troop trains in motion toward San Antonio and 20,000 regulars expected to arrive, preparations for a large cantonment proceed at Fort Sam Houston. A 600 acre tract is being made ready for the troops.
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San Antonio
Texas
United States
Fort Sam Houston
Piedmont Mill Manager J. W. Hawke Dies Suddenly
J. W. Hawke, noted Piedmont mill manager and cofounder of Ide mills, died suddenly in Anniston after a cigar and lunch with colleagues. His body was sent to Piedmont and then Swarthmore Pa, near his former home, as he left behind a wife, son, and two daughters. Prominent in the Southern textile industry, his death shocked the community and pallbearers included D. T. Goodwin and George P. Ide.
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MR. Hawke
Pennsylvania
Mr. Gardner
Mr. Ide
Montgomery
Anniston
Alabama Railroad Commission
Union
Gardner
Hawke
J. T. Gardner
W. P. Acker
H. F. Montgomery
George P. Ide
Mr. Barlowe
Must Vote Booze Back in Madison County
Montgomery March 7 There is opposition to licensing saloons without a local option election. Senator Spragins bills permit dispensaries in Madison county. an election was held and sentiment favors the dispensary. The bill passed the senate by a large majority on this argument.
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Montgomery
Spragins
Madison
Senate
Thousands With Kidney Trouble Find Relief With Swamp Root
The ad explains kidney and bladder symptoms and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a solution. It claims the medicine eases back pain, improves urination, and reduces nocturnal trips, urging readers to order a sample bottle or buy fifty cent and one dollar sizes from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Conference on Child Labor Seeks Uniform State Laws
Several hundred delegates in Birmingham discuss the problem of child labor. The National Child Labor Committee aims for uniform state laws. Tonight's program features Governor Woodrow Wilson, Miss Jane Addams, and Senator Porah addressing uniformity, standards, and reform.
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Birmingham
National Child Labor Committee
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
United States
Porah
Idaho
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure
Advert says many travel for climate cures but Dr King’s New Discovery can cure lung troubles at home. Testimonial from W R Nelson of Calamine Ark claims weight gain and recovery when nothing else worked. Guaranteed for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup throat and lung issues. 50 cents to 1.00 trial bottles free at local druggists.
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Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarborough Drug ‘Co
Dispensary Bills Face Uncertain Path in Alabama Legislature
The article notes Senator Spragins' bill likely passing the house while local bills by Mr. Griffith of Cullman and Mr. Long await action. Local option supporters doubt passage even in Mobile and stress the need for a direct vote on dispensary or saloon measures as a true expression of the people. It argues other issues and personalities influence elections, making a direct test fairer.
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Spragins
Griffith
Cullman
Long
House
Butler County
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Wm. J. Oliver
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Swarthmore, Pa
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Brown
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