Alabama Senate poises bill on child labor limits and school attendance
Montcomurry Feb reports the Alabama Senate considers a bill backed by the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs restricting child labor. It bans employment under 19 except for dependents, bars under 10 entirely, caps work at 60 hours weekly and 11 hours daily, requires basic reading and writing, and mandates 12 weeks of schooling for ages 12 to 14. A factory inspector would be appointed. cotton manufacturers oppose while women and schools back it. Norman also introduces an anti cigarette measure.
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South Carolina Legislature Rejects Child Labor Ban Bill
Corumata Ohio Feb 2 The Palmetto State legislature killed a bill to prohibit child labor in cotton mills for the second time. The house vote was 66 to 82 with absentees. About 6000 Piedmont mill operatives petitioned to be left alone. mills provide theatres schools and churches, but other sections face issues as bondsge fades.
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Great Fire in Detroit Destroys Paper Plant and Press
Detroit February reports a blaze gutted the Drieskell Japp Paper company at 46-60 Larned street, spreading to The Free Press Printing company. Total losses around 200000 with insured amounts for stock, machinery, and buildings, plus multiple smaller claims. Fire origin traced to the basement. prominent local owners named in the losses.
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Divided Congregation After Pastor’s Double Marriage
InWastinatox Georgia February 4 The Michibera of Clifford's Grove church faces a split over Rev GO Bell who joined Miss Leslie Hopkins and Mr Wall Waters in marriage Both Hopkins family and Bell supporters clash over leadership The pastor refuses to resign and vows to stay at his post despite opposition from Hopkins allies.
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Port Royal Navy Yard Fight Over Move to Charleston
Controversy grows over transferring the naval station from Port Royal to Charleston. Government employees at Port Royal reportedly contributed funds to fight the move, while local business interests oppose the shift. Admiral Endicott says park property purchase by the government is complete and the state legislature has approved a bill ceding marsh lands near the park.
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Murderers of Gov Goebel Youtzey to Live or Die
February term of Scott circuit court opens with Henry Youtzey’s sanity motion rejected. He faces possible sentencing after transfer from Louisville jail. Mrs. Youtzey attends proceedings as John Davis Harlan Whitaker and Dick Coombs await trial alongside numerous witnesses.
Blood Balm Campaign Promises Cure for Skin and Blood
A 19th century style advertisement pledges B. B. B. or Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood and skin troubles including eczema boils rashes and ulcers. It claims to purify blood drain poisons from the body and prevent recurrence offering a free trial bottle and free medical advice from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
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Seaboard Deals Reported as Two Southern Roads Talk
New York February reports indicate John H. Wilhama of the Seaboard Air Line met with several railroad officials to discuss buying another southern railroad. Denials follow on consolidation with Chesapeake and Ohio and other lines, with noncommittal remarks on Mobile and Ohio. Separate items note a murder confession by Sam White implicating Bob Kennebrough, a missing steamship Waccamaw feared lost, a marriage in Razion, and a U.S. Army reorganization bill signed.
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Mary Williams
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Surprised by Filipino Rebels in Cebu Exercise
Five Americans in Company M, Forty fourth Regiment, were killed four wounded and two missing after a night river crossing near Fiesta San Lucia, Island of Cebu. Lieutenant Hicken and 30 men faced 100 insurgents. bodies recovered showed mutilation. Reinforcements arrived. surrounding efforts continued. Federal Buildings South reports increased appropriations for various projects as Speaker Henderson opposes new building bills. Brunswick gains 50,000 for completion. Columbus improvements up 3,000. southern cities Tampa, Elizabeth City, Winston receive larger sums.
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Senator Bacon to Address Senate on Executive Papers
In Washington on February 2, Senator Bacon of Georgia announced he would speak Monday on his resolution regarding the senate's right to require executive departments to furnish papers on file. The shipping bill was taken up as Mr. Foraker read a cable from Governor Allen of Porto Rico about the legislature's adjournment after a successful session.
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Georgia
Foraker
Ohio
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Porto Rico
Porto Rican Legislature Ends First Session in Harmony
Wasaxatoy Feb. 2 Governor Allen reports the first Porto Rico legislative session closed after 60 days with harmonious adjournment. US bills passed include trial by jury and poverty tax measures to fund next year’s revenue. civil government lessons praised. pensions noted.
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Wreck of Soo Line Passenger Train Near LaFonte
A eastbound Soo railroad passenger train derailed at LaFonte Wisconsin due to a broken rail. Four cars left the track and rolled over. both baggage and chair cars were damaged while the engine stayed on rails. Injured were taken to the scene by special train. all but two later continued.
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No Chance in Army for Civilians Now
Washington reports Georgia congressmen are flooded with civilian applicants for army posts. Under War Department rules only Spain War volunteers or those who joined since April 1898 may be appointed as lieutenants. Volunteers need a War Department permit to take exams and must pass before any appointment. Civilians with no volunteer service face slim odds for future commissions. Also includes an unrelated regional ad touting Syrup of Figs as a laxative.
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Army
Judge Bartlett Worsens As His Illness Deepens
Washington February 6 Judge Bartlett sixth Georgia district congressman rests easier but shows no material change in condition both lungs affected and desperate prognosis. Doctor W W Johnson to decide course. Mrs Bartlett and close friends remain at bedside as Riggs house inquiries mount.
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Odd Fellows Will Build Home in Atlanta Temple
Atlanta is to have an Odd Fellows Temple with plans progressing toward a building devoted to the order. A meeting on February 14 will discuss feasibility and timing, with all city lodges in support as influence grows for a permanent Odd Fellows home.
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Autumn’s Cricket Oration in Ainslee’s Magazine
Henry Cleveland Wood notes a cricket’s shrill chorus proclaiming autumn as the field and forest blaze with fading summer. The poem frames the season shift through nature’s sounds and distant transformations.
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Imitation at Lunch Counters Sparks Chatter and Nuisance
A Chicago Inter Ocean report from Atlanta notes a lunch counter habit where patrons copy others' orders, causing shortages when popular items like fried oysters sell out. Waiters say people follow leaders, reflecting a belief that ideas are contagious, not just meals.
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