Anti ratification drive favors state primary on November
In Bire Mincaam Oct 8 a state campaign committee leading the anti ratification effort proposed a statewide primary on the first Saturday in November. The plan lets white voters choose two election judges and other officers per precinct, with ballots numbered to determine results. The group urged both sides to accept the primary outcome. The committee awaited a response after presenting the proposition to the state Democratic chair.
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J. Bhelley
Ransom extended as Miss Stone case continues
Reports from Vienna and Sofia cite continued efforts by U.S. Consul Dickenson and a missionary society envoy to secure Miss Ellen Stone's release from Bulgarian brigands. The ransom payment deadline has been extended by one month as negotiations proceed. In Boston, funds approaching 45,543 dollars in cash and 7,500 in pledges have been raised, with 35,000 dollars sent to the state department for relay to consular agents. An Athens audience heard John B. Knox discuss the new constitution amid strong support.
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Sotia
Vienna
Daily Express
United States
Dickenson
Missionary Society
Steve
Daily Telegraph
Viensna
BosTrox
Mass
Ellen M. Stone
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
State Department
Athens
Oct. S
Limestone County
Lion
John B. Knox
Court House
Colonel Knox
Col
W.thomas Sanders
Knox
Persuasive Rally Urges Ratification of New Constitution
In Colbert on October 8 Hon. J. Bowie of the Fourth district addressed a large audience at the courthouse. He spoke for about an hour and a half on suffrage, tax reductions, interest savings on the public debt, and the constitution’s school provisions. Bowie noted Johnston and Shelley had urged a new constitution before their defeats.
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Shelley
Birmingham
Tuscumpra
Colbert
Johnston
Friction between Col Higdon and Lt Col Kyle in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama October a friction has arisen between Col BH Higdon and Lt Col Kyle of the Third regiment. Higdon asserts Kyle has not obeyed orders and has referred the matter to Adjt Gen Brauder who says nothing has yet been done. Brandon is attempting reconciliation. It is a lively sensational issue in stale military circles.
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Birmingham
Ala
BH. L. Higdon
Kyle
Higdon
Adjt
Brauder
Brandon
Chairman Underwood Calls Campaign Committee Meeting
Chairman Underwood calls a Democratic State Campaign committee meeting for October 15 in this city. He states that an answer primary will be announced in a few days. Excellent values in embroideries. RuMN DS.
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Underwood
Wot
The Pond Question Settled by Drainage Canals
West Aniston ponds have been drained after Mayor Henderson aided by Woodstock Tron Works. Drainage canals and woodworks carry mud from the washer to low lands, with ditches connected to ponds this week. Water is now removed and canals will stay open to drain excess rainwater.
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West Aniston
Henderson
Woodstock Tron Works
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