House Defeats Piedmont Dispensary Bill in Chaos
In a dramatic House session, the Piedmont dispensary bill failed by a large majority after a heated contest led by Representative Arnold and opposed by Representative Williams. The clash caused chaos, a near quorum break, and Speaker Tunstall enforcing house rules to restore order.
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Arnold
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Montgomery
Birmingham Age Herald
Tunstall
Senate
Judge Kelly Named as Supreme Court Bench Hope
The Edwardsville Standard News reports Chancellor Richard Kelly of Aniston as a strong candidate for Obama's Supreme Court judges. The piece highlights his punctual, fair, and patient conduct, praising his legal learning and kindness and predicting an honored future on the high court.
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Edwardsville Standard-News
Anniston
Supreme Court
Edwardsville
Art
Cleburne County
Richard Kelly
Aniston
Kelly
Pisetucky Gold Mining and Mineral Land Company
Denman Administration
Kennedy
Supreme Bench
Quick Cure Promised by Stomach and Liver Tablets
For a bilious attack take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick cure is certain. For sale by J. L. Wikle druggist.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Julius Levy Provides Suit Cleaning Hotline
Telephone 324 for cleaning or pressing services. Julius Levy offers dry cleaning assistance with a prompt pickup and delivery option.
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Julius Levy
Senate Passes Anti-Boycott Bill In Alabama
The Alabama senate approved the anti-boycott measure by 22 to 9 and awaits Governor Jelks signature. Backed as a strong labor curb, the bill faced stiff opposition from labor advocates and sparked spirited discussion in the chamber.
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Senate
Jelks
Friends of Labor
Five Thousand for New Industry in Anniston Subscribed
The Evening Star promotes a $10,000 manufacturing project in Anniston with $4,350 already subscribed and aims to reach $5,000 more after a 650-person addition. Subscriptions include John B. Knox 100 and Donahoo & Co 100, with many names listed as donors and a conference planned next week to decide the industry type and manager.
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Star
Evening Star
Anniston
John GB
Knox and Donahoo & Co
W. W. Stringfellow
Anniston City Land Co
W. H. McKleroy
Rose Blackmon
W. C. Cooper
Montgomery
Evening Star Pub, Co
M. F. Doering
Carre Field Shoe Co
Sawyer
L. Crook & Co
J. Owens
Anniston College
Norris & Little
L. Turner & Co
L. H
Leon Ullman
RK. P Thomason
Sydney J. Bowie
Paul Roberts
Pupils Rally Over Colored Cadet Teacher at Oak Ridge
At Oak Ridge school sixth graders revolted when Mary Crunchfield, a colored cadet teacher, was appointed to relieve ill white teacher Miss Catherine Ralph. Officials locked older students in the basement, then after a lengthy board session a white woman appeared and pupils returned.
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Board of Education
Legislature Extends Tax Officers Terms in Close Vote
The lower house passed a bill by 48 to 47 extending the terms of tax collectors and assessors to August 1, 1900. Current terms would have expired next September and no election until November would leave a gap. Fears arose that incumbents would resign due to insufficient commissions and new officers would inherit unfinished work.
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House
Six Club Ball League Now Being Considered
Huntsville plans for a new baseball company with about 3000 capital to manage a team and park. The proposed circuit may include Huntsville Chattanooga Anniston Columbia Decatur Rome with possible Gadsden addition if Chattanooga joins the Southern league.
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Anniston
Chattanooga
Huntsville
New Decatur
Columbia
Rome
Gymnasium and reading rooms assured for Auditorium
The gymnasium and reading rooms for the Auditorium are assured and next week bids will be sought for flooring painting and installing gymnasium fixtures. The contract will be let and work begun soon. The fundraising committee reports good success with substantial subscriptions.
Levy's Woolens Promotes New Fall and Winter Stock
Before you order your fall and winter suits see Levy's large stock woolens, consisting of all the latest patterns.
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Levy
Raleigh Rye Shipment At Office Saloon Sparks Bargain
Mr. A. W. Parker, manager of the Office saloon, announces a large shipment of Famous Raleigh Rye. The whiskey usually sells for 1.50 a quart, offered here at 1 a quart or ten cents a drink. The Raleigh Rye is billed as a drink for men of brains.
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A. W. Parker
Four Clear Favorites Named in Star n World Fair Contest
The page 7 item notes many entrants in the Star'n World Fair contest with four contestants considered sure winners based on early judging and public interest.
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Love Drug Company
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