State convention ends in tragedy in Montgomery gunfire
At the Alabama Republican state convention in Montgomery on April 19 two factions clashed at the state house. Gaston Scott of Montgomery was wounded by Moragne in a shooting as Moragne was refused entry. The governor expelled both factions and cleared the building after chaos broke out and a second shooting by Taylor Scott occurred.
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Montgomery
G Reat
State House
Gaston Scott
Vaughn
Morague
Executive Committee
Moragne
Scott
Morange
Bingham
Vaughan
Actnion
Moxtaeseny
Ala
Vaught
Moragne Etowah County
Wruix
Moragie
Scott Mude
Taylor Scott
Ball
Puritorium
Florida
Jacksonvile
Fla
Florida State Agricultural Society
Board of Trade
State Horticultural Society
Mrs Robb Plans Nationwide Alliance Against Unions
Mrs J B Robb declares a campaign to organize thousands of wives of working men and nonunion men to fight what she calls trades unions. She will host a mass meeting where working men’s wives and supporters voice opposition to union picket activity and mob rule.
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Mra
Robb
Cubano
Mra. J
Congron Soual Industrial Commission
Tutt's Liver Pills Promise Cure and Prevention
Prevention better than cure Tutt s Liver Pills will not only cure but if taken in time will prevent Sick Headache dyspepsia biliousness malaria constipation jaundice torpid liver and kindred diseases Tutt s Liver Pills absolutely cure.
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Tutt
Scott's Emulsion Promises Lung Strength Against Pneumonia
Pneumonia weakens the lungs and can lead to consumption, with chronic bronchitis a common follow up. The ad urges immediate use of Scott's Emulsion to strengthen lungs and drive out germs, claiming it protects against consumption.
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Scott
W. W. Mayhew
Merton
Wis
Palmer & Sons
RACE ISSUE IS SETTLED IN ALABAMA SUPREME COURT
The Alabama Supreme Court issues a decision affecting race law that will draw broad attention, upholding the lower court in the case of Alice A Bowie. Other items note the Duke d Arcoss invitation to a G A R encampment in Chicago, and local political maneuvering around Wheeler’s seat.
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Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Alice A. Bowie
Chicago
Omcano
Duke d’Arcos
United States
William H. Harper
Leaders in Sing Sing as Croton strike leaders jailed
Warrants for arrest issued by Judge Lent at Sing Sing for leaders of the Croton strike on charges of possessing deadly weapons drilling and arms with intent to injure and threaten public property. Ten arrests made and prisoners to White Plains for exchange. many peaceful Italians flee Croton Landing for work elsewhere amid military display and resumed labor at Osseo k.
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Croton Lanpina
N. Y
Lent
Sing Sing
White Plains
Peter Evana
Croton Valley
Croton Landing
New York
Dene
O'sloek
Rosaid
More Operators Walk Out Telegraphers on Northern Alabama
Bryinquam Alabama April 19 Reported strike of telegraph operators on the Northern Alabama line could not be confirmed by railroad officials. T M Pierson local representative of President Par Powell says the report is true claiming telegrams show every operator on the Northern Alabama is out.
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Alabama
Bryinquam
Ala
Memphis
Charleston
T. M. Pierson
Par Powell
Smelters Offer $20 Gold Ore Price to Resume Mines
Circular letters from a Philadelphia smelter promise to buy Cripple Creek ores at $20 per ounce and offer $0 to $10 per ton for treatment contracts. The move suggests trusts may raise rates to lure resumed shipments from mines like Isabell a and Portland.
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Carex
Colo
Philadelphia
Pooblo
Cripple Creek
Reed
Smelter Trust
Guclert Trust
Isabella
Portland
Raton Tunnel Collapse Rumor Halts Santa Fe Through Traffic
A rumor claims the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe tunnel through the Raton mountains New Mexico has caved in stopping traffic on the main line. Santa Fe reports no confirmation, though the through eastbound joretunes train from California due at seven am has been abandoned temporarily.
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Kansas City
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Raton Mountains
New Mexico
Trafic
Raton
Santa Fe
California
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Corns and Bunions
An aged advertisement boasts Shake into your shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease to relieve corns bunions and hot tired feet. It claims quick comfort and broad availability by mail and dealers.
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Allen
Roy
Fire destroys Rogers factory with one life lost
The Weat Eight South street bedstead and mattress factory of Charles P. Rogers & Co. burned yesterday. A worker's body was found beneath debris during early today’s search, confirming a fatality from the blaze.
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Charles P. Rogers & Co
Weat
South Street
Hay Hagley
Indians Well Equipped For Yaqui War Front
Henry Hoashtey reports from Oakland that Yaqui fighters number about 6 000 with Restington Mauser rifles bows and arrows two captured Mexican cannons and 10 000 head cattle. Mexicans estimate Yaqui strength at 15 000 as Sentra townsfolk, including many Yaqui, total 120 000. Reports recount clashes with government troops and executions of prisoners amid ongoing hostilities in Mexico.
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San Francisco
Henry Hoashtey
Oakland
Mexico
Anes
Indian
Yaqui
Sierras
Sentra
Potan
Turin
Carlton balks at early primaries in race for congress
Major H. H. Carlton declines to enter the eighth district race citing an unprecedentedly early primary date set by the congressional executive committee. He argues the May 15 schedule omits time for canvassing and favors the incumbent, urging a July or August selection instead. The piece notes wider party power encroachment and calls for restoring voters’ rights.
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H. H. Carlton
Major Carlton
Senator Ti man Secures Favorable Senate Action on War Claims
Favorable action reported in the senate on the resolution to settle South Carolina war claims including those from the War of 1812 and the Civil War era. Also appears an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers by Palmer & Sons.
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DeWitt
W. E Lake
Happy Creek
Palmer & Sons
Wasmsotosx
Timan
Senate
DeWite
Peremptory Note to Sublime Porte Prompts Diplomatic Inquiry
Turkish minister Ali Fer Fouhby visited the State Department requesting basis for reports that the United States plans to issue passports for missionaries should the Sublime Porte reject to pay claims. Washington warns similar notices may follow from other European governments.
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Kumara
Washington
Wastaxatos
Ali Fer Fouhby
United States
State Department
Beceteey Hay
New York
Wublime Porte
Elaine
Ferroughby
Turkey
Tury
Speculation on Turkish Backing by Russia Sparks London Interest
London papers hint at Russian backing for Turkey amid US talk of action over Turkish duties. They note the sultan's reluctance on customs increases and a fourth collective note objecting to a 3 percent duty rise without prior international consensus. The St James Gazette says it will be interesting to watch developments.
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London
Turkey
Russia
Lexpos
United States
St. James
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