Amendment Defining Women Voters Passes City Bond Issue Debate
In Montgomery Alabama delegates amended a municipal bond clause during a late session ringed by humor. Craig of Dallas proposed women taxpayers. after a lively roll call the amendment passed 65 to 45. The measure restricts voting rights to resident tax payers. Additional fittings set tax rates and debt provisions for several cities including Montgomery Mobile and others.
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Montgomery
Ala
Weelley
Cunningham
Cliles
Crate
Dallias
Fitts
Tuscalooca
Mraip
Jad Craig
Mobile
Troy
Wylam
Ensley
Decatur
New Decatur
Huntsville
Pratt City
Avondale
Dilman
Woodlawn
Attaila
Bessemer
Brewton
Murdered Daughter and Wounded Wife by Buchter
Louisyns August Buchter, a chair maker, fatally shot his daughter Irere, aged 14 months, and wounded his wife while attempting to force compliance with alleged improper advances. The women restrained him before he fired. the child died instantly and the father was wounded and arrested, refusing to talk.
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wClements Buchter
Louisyns
August
Buchter
Crime Now Has Pull Sway In Jacksonville
In Jacksonville during July arrests rose 48 percent, with most charges provable in court. Seventy four per cent of arrestees faced grand larceny or aggravated assault and were sent to county authorities for trial. Police fines totaled 1483 dollars, 160 prisoners were fined, 11 were sentenced, 21 bonds forfeited, and 1015 dollars recovered for the city treasury. The steamer Norfolk ferrying between Norfolk and Old Point Comfort burned to the water's edge with all 12 crew escaping.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mall
Dalatynski
Norfolk
Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal Company
Old Point Comfort
Nashville votes to subscribe to railroad stock
Nashville citizens approve a $1,000,000 subscription to the Nashville and Clarksville railroad by a vote of 5,727 to 1,832. Two city representatives join the board, with construction to Nashville to Clarksville in three years. President Jeff Baxter envisions connections to Cincinnati Southern and other lines, consolidations, and extension toward Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Nashville and
Clarksville
Jeff Baxter
Cincinnati
Emory Gap
Tenn
Lebanon
Knoxville
Tennessee Central
Hopkinsville
A Crematory for Charleston Proposed by Local Business Leaders
Dr Henry B Hartbee former Charleston health officer urged Charleston business people to back a crematory here as attitudes shift toward cremation over burial. Health officials see value in the project and plan to push it in public discussions. Dr Horlbeck longed for cremation and left incineration as his wish in his will, with his body sent to Jolietland per his designation.
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Charleston
D. C
Henry B. Hartbee
Horlbeck
South Carolina
Jatenjnland
Veterans encampment honors Civil War legacy in Springfield
In Springfield Missouri the Missouri Confederate Association held its fifth annual encampment with Governor Dockery speaking. Champ Clark contrasted Grant and Stonewall Jackson as soldiers. The reunion closes Saturday with unveiling of a Confederate monument commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the Wilson Creek battle.
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Springfield
Missouri Confederate Association
Governor Dockery
Missouri
Champ Clark
Grant
Stonewall Jackson
Wileon Creek
Eight Hours of Speaking in Union Political Meeting
In Union South Carolina eight hours of speeches filled the Union political meeting. Notable speakers included John J. Hemphill, D. S. Henderson, J. B. Cleveland, J. T. Johnston, Robert Aldrich, and A. C. Latimer. Tilman and McLaurin absent. Tilman to speak tomorrow. Latimer attacked McLaurin’s record as “foppery,” while most speakers aligned with traditional democratic lines.
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Carolina
Union
8. C
Tillman
McLaurin
Tilman
John J. Hemphill
D. S. Henderson
J. B. Cleveland
J .T. Johnston
Robert Aldrich
A. C. Latimer
Titman
George Johnstone
Virginia Lawyers Meet at White Sulphur Springs
The Virginia State Bar Association met at White Sulphur Springs Richmond August. Standing committees were reelected as Professor Lile reported on legal education and admission to the bar. A two year course was recommended as mandatory. Action was postponed as FP Patesob presented a paper on state legislature power. The session closed with an annual banquet.
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State Bar Association
White Sulphur Springs
Richmond
Virginia State Bar Association
Lile
Patesob
Georgia Sheriff Arrests Editor in 1899 Liquor Case
Columbia South Carolina August 8 Sheriff McIntosh Elberton Georgia arrested W C Ivey editor of The Freeman at Sumter on a warrant charging selling liquor in violation of the law in Elberton Georgia in 1899 Ivey was publishing a Hiberton paper when three cases were made against him before the grand jury he left Elberton a new prosecuting attorney pushed old cases McIntosh arrested Ivey on a cash bond note for 200 with Circuit Judge Buchanan as informer
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Columbia
McIntosh
Elberton
W. C Ivey
the Freeman
Sumter
Ivey
Hiberton
Buchanan
Texas Money Tied Up In Bank Report Curbs Debate
Austin special committee probes $358,208.59 state funds tied to First National Bank shutdown. Robbins and Todd testify funds paid to state treasury via checks, money due on lands and taxes. Bank officials examined. Logan declines, cites US government. Redistricting fights persist as Senate and House seek Democratic-leaning districts before Monday report.
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Austin
Tex
Augusta
Texas
First National Bank
Robbins
State Treasury
Todd
Logan
United States
Washington
Treasury
Senate
House
Texas Rail Commission cuts crude oil freight rates
The Texas Railroad Commission issued a sweeping decision reducing crude and fuel oil tariffs. The maximum crude rate drops from 15 cents to 1s cent per 10 pounds at common points, with further reductions from Beaumont to Dallas and Beaumont to Austin. Rates fall with distance, reaching 42 cents per 100 pounds beyond 275 miles, while coal and lignite rates remain unchanged.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Dallas
Tex
State Railroad Commission
Common Point
Beaumont
Austin
Hum of Spindles to Cease in Hosiery Yarn
J F Taylor of Kinston, secretary of the Southern Hosiery Yarn Spinners Association, announces a curtailment of production by about 200 000 spindles in southern hosiery yarn for two weeks. The pledge, effective August 12, will idle roughly 2 000 spindles for twelve days to end the month.
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Charlotte
N C
J F. Taylor
Kinston
Southern Hosiery Yarn Spinners' Association
Hagood Retained as First Assistant U S Attorney
Charleston August 8 The reappointment of B A Hagood as first assistant United States district attorney under District Attorney Capers is announced. Hagood, trusted by the Republican organization, served under Lathrop in two administrations and is kept despite expectation a Democrat would hold the post. E F Cochran of Anderson will also be retained. Over fifty lawyers sought the Capers position.
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Capers
Charleston
B. A Hagood
United States
McLaurin
Hagood
Lathrop
E. F. Cochran
Anderson
Ist
South Carolina
Dr M B Cleveland Dies In South Jacksonville
Dr M B Cleveland aged about seventy four died at his temporary south Jacksonville home after a brief illness. A practicing dentist for ten years, he once found wealth but later lost most of his property. He was a cousin of ex president Grover Cleveland and active in Masonic circles. Funeral arrangements incomplete. The May 3 fire destroyed the family’s property, forcing refuge in south Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Fla
M. B. Cleveland
Cleveland
Nettle Bigelow
Grover Cleveland
South Jacksonville
Bronk Bennett case discussed by Pensacola attorney in public letter
Pensacola attorney F. W. Marsh publishes a formal letter defending Mrs Bennett and criticizing sensational, unverified reports about the Bronk Bennett divorce case. He denies improper relations, explains the couple's history, and alleges a conspiracy by Bronk and his son to shield property from alimony or debts.
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Pensacola
Fla
Florida
South
Peninsular
F. W. Marsh
Persis
Bennett
Ploride
Bronk
Supreme Court
Mr Bronk
Ling
Bennette
Tme
Tne
Ida
Mra Bennett
Albany
Ts Ae Apekyire
Chattanooga Plea for Better Freight Rates
The Chattanooga chamber of commerce adopted a resolution asking the Southeastern Freight Association rate committee to recognize Chattanooga as a river point and to set Chattanooga freight rates on par with Ohio and Mississippi river cities. The petition cites regular steamboat service of 3% tons between Chattanooga and Pikeville, Ky on the Tennessee river.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamber of Commerce of
The
Southeastern Freight Association
Ohio
Mississippi River
Pup
Uoah
Tennessee River
Laws Committee In Session For International Typographical Union
Birmingham August The laws committee of the International typographical union met today preparing for the annual meeting in this city Monday next. Members include President James M Lynch Syracuse NY and others from Baltimore Philadelphia Atlanta Anaconda Minneapolis Albany. The panel is reviewing proposed changes to laws relating to district organizers. Patrolman Seals arrested Will Hood a negro youth on Peters street for selling a 30 pound bucket of mixed candy believed stale. Detective Whitt continues investigation and asks the candy owner to claim it at the police barracks.
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International Typographical Union
Birmingham
Ala
The
James M . Lynch
Syracuse
Gs P. Nichols
Baltimore
Fa M Haggerty
Atlanta
Samuel G Gosnell
Anaconda Mont
John W. Hays
Minneapolis
HM Eenzell
Albany
Seals
Will Hood
Peters Street
Whitt
Balloon flight ends in midair peril near Eiffel Tower
Santos Dumont trials end in disaster as wind sweeps the balloon, bursting the craft and leaving the aeronaut suspended midair for half an hour. He escapes unharmed after clinging to a window bar while bystanders assist with ropes. The engineer says repairs will begin, noting the fault was insufficient inflation and a faulty ventilator.
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Paris
Santos Dumont
Parc de St Cloud
Eiffel Tower
St. Cloud
Henri Marcon
Aerostat
M Santos Dumont
M. Santos Damant
M Deutsch
Hiffel
Eifel
Santag Dumont
Beis de Boulogne
Hawaii School Teachers Bound for Philippines Transport
The United States transport Thomas carried over three school teachers bound for the Philippines and arrived today from San Francisco. It will take coal at Honolulu and likely depart again on August 2, while a separate report notes the bark Empire was burned off Mahukena, Hawaii, with the crew and captain safe in small boats after fire spread from coal cargo. The territorial legislature adjourned sine die after sessions ended July 29, with funds set aside to cover unpaid bills and a bond issue left unresolved in the extended session.
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Philippines
Honolulu
Honolu
Vilo Victoria
J. J. Brown
Newcastle
Tahiti
Thomas
San Francisco
Empire
Enricke
Mahukena
Hawaii
Cooper
Nso
Advised for a Husband Fraudster Captured in London
London Bow Street police court remanded Franz Von Berger alias Dremel Blum Eignon Berges the Marquis de San Nicola and Baron von Neidenberry for a week after Helen Creydt testified her check for 543 pounds was stolen in a matrimonial ad case. A bank cashier identified him as the man who cashed the check.
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London
August
Franz von Berger
Dremel Blum
Eignon Berges
Marquis de San Nicola
Baron von Neidenberry
United States
Holland
Bow Street
Helen Creydt
van Berrer
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Offered Free Sample
A journal advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles including lame back and Bright’s Disease. It promises a free sample by mail and a booklet after readers mention the paper, with sizes sold locally.
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J. Kilmer
Kilmer
Bright
Bright's Disease, Which Is the Worst Form of Kidney Trouble, Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Investment pitch for three cottages on Smith near Whitehall
A dated ad notes a yearly cost of 5 280 6u for Sa4abu For Year For Gay to purchase three six room cottages with water gas bath and a large lot on Smith near Whitehall street. Each cottage rents for 18 per month. The offer suggests this as a good investment for moneyed buyers.
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Smith
Whitehall Street
Foreien and Domestic Winey Liquors and Supplies Listed
A tattered ad lists various liquor items including pure wines for medicinal use and luxury liquors. It mentions Peter Lynch and a location at 7 West Mitch aithiv, with a wide range of hardware and food staples such as glass tops, jars, seeds, beans, and barrels.
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Peter Lynch
West Mitch
Aithiv
Kentucky
Prisoner Accused in Check Indorsement Case Testimony
Berger, claiming to be a Harvard professor, drew the witness to Cologne and London. Vonerger cross examined Miss Creydt who denied indorsing the check despite pressure to testify she did.
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Berger
Harvard University
Cologne
London
Vonerger
Von Waldersee Arrives in Hamburg After China Expedition
Count von Waldersee aboard the Gera arrived in Hamburg amid cheers. General von Wittich presented a cable order from the emperor praising his Chinese service and the oak-leaf merit award. The Ninth Regiment will bear his name. He credited expeditionary officers and men for German successes and hoped for peace to aid German trade in the Far East.
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China
Hamburg
Theategirer
Gera
Count von Waldersee
Tode
von Wittich
von Waldersee
Far East
Many Failures in Germany and Bankruptcies Rise
August reports reveal many business disasters across the German Empire. Wellman & Snebli singer of Dresden, a major grain firm in Baxany, faces difficulty while creditors meet in Dortmund to confirm bankruptcy of the Trebor-Trocknung Company of Cassel.
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Berlin
House of Wellman & Sneblisinger
Dresden
Baxany
Dortmund
Trebor-Trocknung
Cassel
Director Otto Lists Assets and Abilities in Marks
Police in Landetudt issue a information request for the whereabouts of Heyle of the Heyse and Bum distillery who is absconded. Director Otto reports assets around 5100 marks and abilities over 20090000 marks. A bank cashier in Silesia who faked revival has committed suicide.
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Otto
Landetudt
Heyle
Heyse & Bum
Silesia
Trusts and Coal Rates Face Federal Scrutiny
London agent Bell cites doubts about a vast US coal export boom and alleges Morgan, Vanderbilt, and Pennsylvania interests seek to coerce rivals. He claims large trusts deny transport to Ohio coal firms unless they follow higher price terms, despite laws against rate discrimination.
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London
Augiats
Nermour Bell
United States
America
Morgan
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania Cal
Ohio
Rattrass
New Line of Fruit Steamers Planned in Jamaica
At a Kingston meeting, influential merchants and fruit growers outlined steps to form a company with capital of 70,000 to launch a fruit steamer service between Jamaica and American ports. The move aims to handle a fruit surplus that current lines cannot manage.
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Kingston
Jamaica
United States
Europe
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