Alabama Ciruit Solicitors Lose Legislature Election Privilege
The Alabama convention adjourned with the judiciary article tabled and amended. Two solicitors per circuit will be elected by the people, and two dozen county solicitors may be created by the legislature. The Mobile school privilege and fertilizer tax debates concluded, leaving the private corporations article as the last major item. The railroad commissioner election by the people appeared to fade as delegates anticipated finishing the work tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Sperial
Hue
Knox
Mobile
Mcense
Captain White
Jefferson
Greer
Calhoun
Sanford
Pike
Rajorley
Tripartite Agreement Abrogation Hit For Referendum Vote
The International Typographical Union delegates recommend abrogating the tripartite agreement between printers bookbinders and pressmen and submitting the question to a union referendum. The convention also formed plans to organize photoengravers in the south and west and adopted various finance and home fund measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
International Typographical Union
Committee On Allied Trades and Tripartite Agreement
Lynch
Chicago
Govan
New York
New York Union
Laws Committee
Desperate Negro Slays One Man. Fires at Another in Fort Davis
At Fort Davis seven miles north of Union Springs Alabama, Red Davis shot at L B Roberts over a fifty cent dispute. A bullet missed Roberts but killed a bystander behind him. Davis escaped. He is accused of killing four others in separate states and is wanted for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Springs
Ala
Fort Davis
Here
Red Davis
L. B. Roberts
lex-Sheriff Roberts
Davis
Roberts
Devine In Jail Over Stock Car Fraud In Montgomery
Devine H, a London Kentucky man, was jailed in Montgomery for 120 days after posing as an agent of a large electrical concern. He occupied the Kyle house, arranged a stock car shipment to Savannah, and borrowed funds by claiming ownership of a Louisville and Nashville yard car. When pressed to show the car he fled, leading to felony indictment. A smooth talker, he won friends yet fell into arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devine
Montgomery
Ala
BP. H. Devine
London
Kyle House
Seaboard Air Line
Savannah
Louisville
Nashville
Waiting for Each to Move in Louisiana Mississippi Boundary Dispute
Jackson Miss August 16 Since no agreement is possible the Louisiana Mississippi boundary commission waits for the other to move. The only path to final adjustment is to bring the case to the United States Supreme Court in equity, a step neither commission wants to take. Mississippi appears defensive. no action has been considered. The oyster beds at Hedson and Chesapeake Bay are cited as unlikely to decide the boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
United States Supreme’ Court
Mississippi Commission
United States
Hedson
Chesapeaks Bay
Wage scale talks fail. Cincinnati Southern may suspend
In Knoxville Tennessee on August 16 a wage scale for the Cincinnati Southern railway district and Jellico Coal Creek mines failed to be adopted for the new year starting September 1. Jellico operators withdrew from the joint scale. Cincinnati Southern continued alone. A new scale for Cincinnati Southern may be set and a sine die adjournment was taken until the district union officials call another conference. If no scale is agreed by September 1, Cincinnati Southern operations may suspend, and Jellico Coal Creek districts may do likewise without a new contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxvile
Tenn
Cincinnati Southern Railway District
East Tennessee
Southwestern
Kentucky
Jellico Coal District
Cincinnati Southern
Union Mine Workers of America
Cincinnati Southern Mines
Jelilco
Coal Creek District
BROUGHT MEN FROM NORTH IN CHARLESTON STRIKE
Charleston dispatch reports that Southern railway President Samuel Spencer refused concessions to striking machinists. New workers from the north fill Charleston shops while strikers seek work elsewhere. Some men take positions at phosphate mills. politicking worsened local tensions over the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Samuel Spencer
Souther Railway
Southern Railway
Discovery of coal oil sparked near Athens Tennessee
Knoxville Tennessee August 16 Special news reports a prospector W G Jones claiming coal oil and gas in several places. Samples analysis praise the oil filled cavities in rock. Mineral men foresee ample oil. a stock company to drill wells soon. Eastern capitalists to lease land near Loudon for a thorough test. Loudon is twenty miles from Knoxville, between Knoxville and Athens.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Athens
W. G. Jones
Loudon
Abolition of Army Canteen Brings Bad Whisky Deaths
Charleston figures report three Fort Fremont deaths linked to contraband whisky sold by black vendors outside the post. A letter from Mrs. Sanford highlights the dangers of the “blind tiger” system and a murder suicide tied to the tainted liquor. The brew mixes kerosene and poisonous extracts, quickly disabling drinkers.
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Charleston
8. C
New York
Sanford
J. C. Sanford
Engiineer Corps
Fort Fremont
S. C
Sullivan
Blind Tiger
Seaboard Exempts Order on Standard Tariff
The Seaboard Air Line objects to a corporation commission order forcing branches to follow the standard freight tariff. It also contests the commission’s move to lower and standardize cotton freight rates. The commission released the financial state of North Carolina banks up to July 16, showing total resources of 16,501,388 and strong surplus and profits. The state board of education is asked to allow Rowan county to establish a high school in each township. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected F. W. Ramsey of Charlotte as grand chancellor. A Charlotte assault case ends with suspect Robert Wall, an escaped convict, captured amid fears of lynching. The Farmers State Alliance closed its Hillsboro session, electing W. B. Fleming as president and urging farmers to market cotton seed via the alliance and to manufacture fertilizers locally. It also proposes selling its Hillsboro properties for a state reformatory use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Raleigh
N. C
Seabord Air Line
Corporation Commission
North Carolina
Vays
McNeil
State Board of Education
Rowan County
Independent
Order of Odd, Fellows
Elizabeth City
F. W. Ramsey
Charlotte
Mary Caldwell
Negrenaire
Robert Wall
Wall
Hillsboro
W. B. Fleming
Ridgeway
ALL DEPENDS ON COMMITTEE WILLING TO RECOMMEND
In Jackson Mississippi on August 16 Special report says the Republican state executive committees will meet within two weeks to pass on federal appointment applications. Judge H G Turley national committeeman announced the panel will also decide on vacancies expected in nine to ten months. He insists any recommended appointee will receive the commission and outsiders cannot override the regular party organization this year.
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Congress of the United States
Bandalow
Cleveland
Phillips
Memphis
South
Develer
New York
United States
Canada
International Typographical Union
Craighead
Omaha
Woman's Auxiliary
Tee
Jackson
Miss
H. G. Turtey
Turley
Dunning Is In Jackson Jail After Lynching Attempt
A Jackson dispatch reports Governor's Guards, thirty strong, brought James Dunning to jail after saving him from would-be lynchers at Sardis. The militia stood guard with fixed bayonets through the night while a mob jeered outside. Governor Longino congratulated the company on this first militia removal of a black man from lynching danger in Mississippi.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
James Dunning
Sardis
Longino
Kitchener Presses Boers Near Zululand Front
Lord Kitchener leads a strong column toward Hondwenl on the Zululand border where General Botha is said to have 4000 Boers. A major engagement is anticipated as British forces push to outflank Boer positions and drive remaining units northward from Mindelburg and Cape Colony areas.
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South Africa
Durban
Lord Kitchener
Hondwenl
Zululand
Botha
London
War Office
Pretoria
Bethesda
Theron
Bethelheim
Gorringe
Kritzinger
Mindelburg
Venterstad
French
Cape Colony
Head not seeking governor bid to focus on mayoralty
Nashville August 16 Hon J M Head announces candidacy for reelection as mayor. He says although he once sought the governorship, he will not pursue that office next year and will devote his efforts to serving the city where he believes he can benefit the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Head
Nashville
Tenn
Oil Allotment Sparks Two New West Virginia Firms
Swen Lake Oil Company and Green River Development Company formed in the past two days with capitals of 200000 and 100000. They plan oil drilling in Kentucky after securing 700 acres in the Green River oil basin. Judge Horatio F. Simerall, ex-chief justice of Mississippi, dies at 63 near Vicksburg after leading the anti carpetbagger effort during reconstruction. Embezzlement charge filed against J A Bijoi, former secretary of the Guarantee Savings and Loan Association, triggering state investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River Basin
Bluefield
W. Va
Swen Lake Ol Company
Green River Development Company
West Virginia
Kentucky
Green _river
Tudge Simerall
Vicksburg
Miss
Jackson
Horatio F. Simerall
Mississippi Supreme Court
Ena
Geveland
Mauck
J. A. Bijoi
Guarantee Savings 2Nd Loan Association
Blodt
Houston and Texas Central Absorbed by Fexas Roads
At a stockholders meeting in Houston today the Houston and Texas Central, a Southern Pacific property, amended its charter to absorb Central Texas, Northwest, Fort Worth and New Orleans, Lancaster Tap, Austin and Northwestern, and Granite Mountain roads. A new Burnet to Lampasas line, 60 miles, will be built. The meetings will finalize tomorrow and Monday, ending the reorganized entities. Total mileage of the absorbed roads runs about 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Central
Texas
Houston and
Southern Pacific
Central Texas
Northwester
Hein
Textralia
Bursting of Emery Wheel Kills Chattanooga Youth
William Hargraves, a well known young man, was instantly killed at noon today in the Chattanooga Machinery Company's plant when an emery wheel burst. His head was torn from his body in the tragic accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
William Hargraves
Chattanooga Machinery Company
Beaumont Gusher At Spindle Top Ridge Near 160 Acre Tract
Beaumont Texas August 16 the company headed by ex senator Charles A Towne bought in a gusher today near the bottom of Spindle Top ridge and immediately adjoining a 160 acre tract owned by the company Mr Towne has completed organization of the Central Asphalt and Refining Company and Nant will depart in the coming days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Charles A. Towne
Storm Leaves Coast Travels Inland
A Gulf coast storm disrupts Mobile area shipping with wrecked yachts and schooners, damaged wharves, washed roads, and halted rail service. Vessels including the George H. Bentley and Mary E. Morse faced delays, while the tug Venture sank and a rosin wharf incident occurred. Rescue crews aided marsh residents as telegraph lines failed and coast patrols assessed damage.
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Mobiles
Ohio
Whistler
Louisville and
Nashville
Magazine Point
Mobile
Twelve Mile Island
George H. Bentley
Edwards
Jenfuegos
Mary E. Morse
Mary E. Tutiga
Espana
Puerto Cortez
General Cabell
Asa T. Stowell
Havana
Pascagoula
Little Island
New Orleans
Joseph McPhillips
Willem Patson
Retta
Heutis
Marie
Charles Marshall
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Montgomery
Goring
Charles Wacker
Lady Jane
Stauter
Ariel
Fish River
Robert
Winthrope
Hallet
Battles
Marguerite
James McMahon
McMahon
Dauphin Island
Gulf
Harald
E. L. Russell
Flood records shattered as Tennessee River surges in August
The Tennessee River at Chattanooga climbs to thirty feet with eight inches per hour rise amid forty eight hours of rain. Officials warn of a ten foot increase if rain continues. Alabama reports the Mobile storm approaching as Huntsville endures heavy winds and torrents. Vast flood damage swamps crops and freight stock, with prices rising as crews mobilize to move goods.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
Alabama
Mobile
Huntsville
Southern Railway Hero
Cotton and Corn Prostrated by Gulf Storm in Alabama
Storm from the Gulf damages central Alabama with heavy rains. Cotton and corn prostrated around Selma and Troy, trees uprooted, houses unroofed, life loss not yet reported. River flooding expected as Coosa and Alabama rise. Selma raft with pile driver sinks valued at $2,000. Southern train missing near Selma, wire down. superintendent heads to Thomasville to locate it.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gulf
Alabama
Selma
Troy
Coosa
Chartes
Weather Bureau
Autauga
Southern
Foracre
Thomasville
Storm Severe at Meridian Damages Crop and Town
Meridian Miss August 16 reports from eastern Mississippi and west Alabama indicate crops damaged by the gulf coast storm by about half. The storm hit yesterday afternoon and peaked last night with high winds shattering sturdy buildings. In Meridian the main damage was to shade trees and outhouses, while M Begearty’s West End store was demolished and trains were delayed or canceled due to washouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
Mississippi
West Alabama
West End
Ships Afraid To Put to Sea From Norfolk Vain Storm Warning
Norfolk August 16 The weather threat has warned all outgoing shipping it will be unsafe to venture out past Cape Hatteras until the disturbance blows over. Hampton Roads and the inner harbor are crowded with ships waiting for a safe departure, including the rural boat Machias loaded with supplies men and ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
Hampton Roads
Inner Harbor
Fear At Fort Morgan As War Dept Seeks Word
Unease at the War Department over Mobile Bay posts centered on Fort Morgan where the eighth and ninth companies of coast artillery guard batteries about 106 men apiece. The forts sit roughly 13 feet above tide under Major Luigi Lomla, with no reports reaching Washington by August 16.
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Fort Morgan
War Department
Washington
Mobile Bay
Coast Artillery
Department
Luigi Lomla
Gulf Storm Brings Drenching Rain to Memphis
A southern gulf storm caused a steady rain and strong winds in Bluff City Memphis Tenn. The downpour began early and persisted through the day and into the night. The rain ends a two month drought and will aid corn and vegetation suffering from the dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff City
Memphis
Tenn
Mexican Banks Enter Bonded Warehouses Pact
Washington reports three Mexican banks have contracted with the government to build bonded warehouses in Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Merchandise may be stored from entry at the custom house or later, with partial withdrawals allowed. Unsellable items not entered may be re-exported duty free, and imported goods will be taxed at 30, 26, or 10 cents per 1000 kilograms monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Canada
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Willams seeks writ to review ecclesiastical expulsion
Washington August 16 G F Williams longtime rector of a Protestant Episcopal parish petitions the district supreme court for a writ of certiorari to compel Bishop Satterlee to certify all ecclesiastical court records expelling him He proclaims innocence and seeks review and redress Captain Anderson Dead in Mexico Laredo Texas August 16 Canga Williams Anderson a New York rail and mining promoter died suddenly in his Rose hotel room aged 66 He had been in the area promoting a railroad line between Matamoros and Monterey Mexico.
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Washington
G. F. Willams
District Supreme Court
Satterlee
Anderson
Mexica
Laredo
Tex
Canga A Willam
New York
United States
South America
Rose Hotel
Captain Anderson
Matamoras
Monterey
Mexico
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Board of Trustees
W. A. Campbell
Committee On Finance
Bramwood
Henry McMahon
Boston
J. E. McLaughlin
Keichner
Pittsburg
C. G. Kiser
C. C. Houston
Atlanta
M. A. Stewart
Grand Rapids
M. B. Brady
Indianapolis
W. C. Phillips
T. R. Drake
Council] Bluffs
J. W. Hayes
Minneapolis
H. E. Dumn
Denver
D. M. Wells
Wsco
S. G. Gosnell
Anaconda
Mont
J. F. Bennington
J. Scott
San Francisco
D. O. Cartono
Spokane
Hugh Stevenson
Toronto
Montgomery Advertiser
Typographical Union
Center West
Tennnessee and
Kentuby
Jellico
Coal Creek
Tenn, An
Excterioia
Exanhe
Sasaples
Seaboard
Dunning
Kitchener
FEXAS
Emory
William, Plargraves
Towne
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Whitehail Street
Soghaardiy
Columbia
Kimball House
Ritter
Ontario
Farlinger’s
Watauga Bridge
Tion
Cok
Capes
Bishop Satterlee
Priest Williams
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