Suffrage Debate and West Florida Annexation Discussed in Alabama Convention
Montgomery July 23. The constitutional convention debated the suffrage article with crowded galleries present. Lowe’s poll tax plan for voters under forty five and over forty five sparked a fight over qualification. Section 2 extends residency to two years and requires poll taxes by February 1. West Florida annexation section 49 spurred discussion on rights for inhabitants of acquired territory and potential state bonds. The day closed with anticipation of the grandfather clause debate tomorrow.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lowe
Judge Coleman
United States
Beddow
Knox
Corporation Committee
West Florida
Quates
West
Florida
Alabama
Committee On Legislative Department
Wilcox
Smith
Mobile
Coleman
Greene
Alabamia
State of
Virginia Constitutional Convention Sits Briefly on Expense Cuts
Richmond Va July 23 the constitutional convention met only thirty minutes today and took up brief but important business focusing on reducing expenses. Several measures were discussed to streamline operations and lower costs for the state government.
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Virginia
Richmond
Auditor Cole Demands Banking Statements in Mississippi
Jackson Miss July 22 Special Auditor Cole asserts financial institutions in Mississippi are evading required disclosures and shows banks alter capital stock figures and market values. He urges closer supervision and expects endorsement by Governor Longino, with a push for depositors protection in the next legislative session.
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Jackson
Miss
Cole
Mississippi
Nks
Mississippi penitentiary inquiry continues in Jackson
The joint Mississippi legislative committee on penitentiary affairs and prison board control met in Jackson with Senators Dearey Abbay and Heard and Representatives Wrenn Thompson present. They said the accountant’s data does not fully reveal prison finances and the session will last at least two more days. Next Tuesday they begin a tour of convict farms.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Prison Board of Control
Dearey
Abbay
Heard
Wrenn
Thompson
Italian Consul Seeks Indemnity Over Mississippi Killings
In Washington county two Italian laborers were killed. The Italian consul in New Orleans reports a probe found no provocation and plans to seek indemnity from Italy. He will push to identify the murderers with aid from state and federal authorities.
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Jackson, Miss
Washington County
United States
New Orleans
Serio Brothers
Washington
Second Regiment in Cadip At Camp Aycock Raleigh
North Carolina State Guard forms camp layout as the Second regiment moves under tents at Camp Aycock Wrights vile. Commanded by Colonel William B. Rodman, twelve companies hail from Tarboro Greenville Wilmington Goldsboro Maxton Hartford Raleigh Clinton Edenton Wilson Lumber Bridge Washington. Lieutenant colonel is William A. Johnson and majors are W R K Bond and H J Bragan. The Third battalion will elect a major tomorrow.
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North Carolina State Guard
Camp
Aycock
Raleigh
N. C
Agad
Camp Aycock Wrightsvile
William B. Rodman
Tarboro
Greenville
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Maxton
Hartford
Clinton
Edenton
Wilson
Lumber Bridge
Washington
William A. Johnson
W. RK. Bond
H. J. Bragan
Two Charters Are Granted in North Carolina
The state granted charters to two firms in Raleigh on July 23. The Cates Chair Company of Thomasville is capitalized at 26,000 dollars and the Hickory Furniture Company at 160,000 dollars.
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Raleigh
N. C
Cates Chair Company
Thomasville
Hickory Furniture Company
Seaboard Air Line Striking Machinists Shrink in Raleigh
In Raleigh on July 23, nineteen machinists from the Seaboard Air Line strike remained, with eighteen listed as staying while the rest have gone to other employers. More departures are expected in the coming days.
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Raleigh
SW. C
Seaboard Air Line
State Reform Report Recommends Major Salary Cuts and Offices Abolition
Attendance was full with eighty five present as the committee on reduction of expenses presented its report. The majority urges governor salary cut from 65000 to 4000 starting January 1, abolishes second auditor and railroad commissioner, places public printer duties under the secretary of the commonwealth, and consolidates land office duties with the secretary. It also calls for four year elected terms for most executive officers. A minority report was promised later.
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Withers
Messrs
Willis
Hubbard
Stebbins
Orublic
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Register of the Land Office
Whisky Element Has Full Sway In Liquor War
Charleston July 23 The state withholds dispensary profits depriving the city of liquor revenue and leaving blind tiger raids to state officers only. City police withdraw raids, signaling a shift in enforcement as whisky interests dominate and city funds suffer.
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Charleston
8. C
Smyth
State Board
Boyle
State Board of Directors
Ime
Charbon Epidemic Nears End in Mississippi Delta
Jackson Mississippi July 23 The charbon epidemic is nearly over with the Pasteur virus used in large quantities and yielding excellent results. New animals are being imported in parts of the delta and crow abandonment will be small since the outbreak occurred during a slow farming season. Deaths were higher along the river front and much lower behind the levees, showing a geographic pattern in mortality.
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Delta
Jackson, Miss
Illinois Central Expands Delta Branch Lines in Mississippi
Jackson July 23 Special The Illinois Central will complete honeycombing the Mississippi delta with branch lines as current contracts finish. It owns 202.89 miles in Mississippi, mainly in the delta, with about 111.81 miles built last year and roughly ninety miles under construction. Pending contracts include 45 miles Yazoo City to Yazoo City to Vicksburg and 25 miles Yazoo City to Belzoni. The Mississippi properties are valued at nearly 10 million dollars.
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Dllinois Central
Delta
Jackson
Miss
Ilinois Central Road
Mississippi Delta
Imnois Central
Mississippi
Yazoo City
Vicksburg
Belzoni
Illinois Central
Aycock Honors Requisition In Murder Case
Raleigh July 23 Special Sheriff John R. B. Lyon of York County was here yesterday and today went to Newton after James Lindsay wanted for murder. Governor Aycock honored Governor Ellerbee's requisition for Lindsay's arrest.
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Aycock
Raleigh
N. C
Sherif John RB. Lyon
York County
Newton
James Lindsay
Ellerbee
Pushing Work on Buildings at Textile School
Raleigh July 23 large force of workmen now employed on walls of the textile school at the agricultural and mechanical college. The work will be rushed as rain has caused considerable loss of time.
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Raleigh
N. C
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Rev W S Rogers Dies in Alabama After Georgia Ministry
Comer Alabama July 22 Special The remains of Rev W S Rogers of Phoenix City were interred at Ramah church Traut Mies from this place. Rogers died Friday morning after illness A time for the funeral Only part of his family reached here He was a prominent Georgia minister serving Baptist churches in Cuthbert Barnesville and Jones End was greatly admired by all who knew him noting his good work
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Georgia
Alabama
Comer
Ala
W. S. Rogers
Phoenix
Ramah Church
Traut Mies
Yeater Rogers
Rogers
Cuthbert
Barnesville
Joh
End
Bears Dump Grains as Prices Fall Amid Rain News
Exciting trading in Chicago grain pits led to a wide price swing as September corn dropped from 59 to 54 cents amid nervous selling and profit taking. Bears later pressed wheat and corn lower in New York on forecasts of continued hot dry weather and mixed rain reports from Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and the Northwest.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Dakotaa
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
New York
Catholic Church Heavily Damaged by Lightning in Florida
A fierce storm struck the Magnolia Street Catholic church in San Antonio Florida. Father Benedict recovering from a confessional shock fell unconscious as worshipers including Mise Gerner were shocked. The interior caught fire and several parishioners suffered electrical injuries, with flames damaging the church interior.
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Jacksonville
Fla
San Antonio
Magnolia Street
Father Benedict
Mise Gerner
Benedict
Revenue Officers Seize Moonshine Still Near Monterey
Revenue officers seized and destroyed an illicit distillery six miles from Monterey after a chase and brief fight on Saturday morning. The moonshiners are believed to have fled the country or are hidden in the mountains, with the Nashville party returning without further incident.
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Nashville
Tenn
Monterey
Women and Kidney Trouble Promises Swamp Root Relief
An advertisement proclaims kidney and bladder discomfort affect both women and men. It touts Swamp-Root as a quick remedy, noting its availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles and offering a free sample and pamphlet by mail. It directs readers to Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, N Y.
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Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Pickett Will Rule Elks Order Is Very Prosperous
Milwaukee July 23 Members of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gathered at Pabst theater for grand lodge convention. Grand Exalted Ruler Fisher reported 113 new lodges, 36 000 members, up 3 percent since last convention. $17 041 contributed to Galveston fund. treasury up about 30 000. Officers elected: Grand Exalted Ruler Pickett. Esteemed Leading Knight Al Field. Esteemed Royal Knight William Brock. Lecturing Knight A H Pickens. Grand Secretary Reynolds. Grand Treasurer Orris. Treasurer Henry Mears. Grand Tyler Joseph Henning. St. Louis likely to host 193 convention. parade of military and civic orders highlighted social events.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Pabst
Grand Lodge
Fisher
Galveston
Grand Lodge of Elks
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
Iowa
al G. Field
Columbus
William B. Brock
Lexington
A. H. Pickens
Denver
George A. Reynolds
Saginaw
Mich
Tressurer
Orris
Meadwile
Henry W. Mears
Baltimore
Tyler
Joseph Henning
Anderson
Ind
Salt
Life Underwriters Elect New Leaders and Plan Oversight
The Georgia Life Underwriters Association held its annual meeting with Vice President W H Hawkins presiding due to sickness. R F Shedden was elected president as the group voted to increase activity, create a self protection plan against rogue agents, and hold bi monthly meetings with meals. New officers include President Robert F Shedden Manager W R Harper and Secretary Thomas J Peters. Former officers Woods White W E Hawkins and J R Nutting stepped down. Delegates to the National Association of Life Underwriters were named.
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Georgia Association of Life Underwriters
Woode White
Northwestern
White
W. H. Hawkins
United States Life
Qulte
Robert F. Shedden
The
Mutual Life
W. R. Harper
Aetna Life
Georgia Insurance
Thomas J. Peters
Association
Woods White
Northwestern Mutual
W. E. Hawkins
J. R. Nutting
the Provident Savings
Nutting
W. E B. Hawkins
J. T. Prince
L. J. Haas
R. L. Foreman
National Association of Life Underwriters
Portland
Ten Million Involved Wrong Doing Alleged
Fort Worth Texas July 3 The Capital Freehold Ranch and Investment Company known as The Capital Syndicate Company with property valued between 8 000 000 and 15 000 000 is placed in receivers hands Margaret Anna Babcock and Maurice B Brown Chicago minority stockholders seek relief Judge Wallace names J Goode and W H Fuqua receivers Bond set at 100 000 Allegations claim Chicago figures V Farwell C B Farwell and Abner Taylor control the firm leased land and cattle to themselves and diverted the ranch to personal use The suit also charges sale of the best portion of the ranch harms the corporate asset base The company owns 3 000 000 acres patented land and about 140 070 head of Hereford Aberdeen Angus and Short Horn cattle
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Fort Worth
Tex
Capital Freehold Lanch and Investment Company
the Capital Syndicate Company
Margaret Anna Babcock
Maurice B. Brown
Chicago
Wallace
J.goode
Fort
Ex-Treasurer Must Pay $16,000 Penitentiary Funds
Raleigh July 23 Special. State Treasurer Lacy orders ex Treasurer W H Worth to pay immediately the $16,000 penitentiary funds misappropriated by treasury clerk W H Martin. Worth states he will pay in a few days and will not contest custody. Earlier reports suggested he would act differently.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Lacy
W. H. Worth
W. H. Martin
Treasury
Worth
Martin
Tornado Hits Vicksburg Strikes City Severe Damage Reported
Vicksburg Mass July 23 hundreds of shade trees prostrated roofs lifted and walls caved in as a tornado crossed the southern city section. Telegraph light and streetcar service crippled. Wind velocity about sixty miles per hour with heavy thunder lightning and rain. No casualties reported. Water spout near Cisco Texas July 23 damaged Texas Central track washed away sections killed engineer Thomas Beene.
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Vicksburg
Mass
Texas
Dallas
Yex
Cisco
Texas Central Railroad
Lueders
Albany
Moran
Thomas Beene
Marietta Drug Store Fire Destroys Legg Stock in Gober Building
A major blaze in Marietta Georgia damaged the Elmwood hotel building housing James W Legg’s drug store owned by Judge George F Gober. Explosion of gas oil or related oils sparked the fire, threatening nearby structures. The stock valued at 12000 was a total loss with about two thirds insured. the building also carried insurance.
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Gober
Marietta
James W. Legg
Elmwood Hotel
George F. Gober
Two Fingers Amputated After Bumper Accident
Quitman Georgia July 2 Special Hardy Griffin had his right hand caught between bumpers on the South Georgia extension and submitted to an operation removing two fingers.
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Quitman
Hardy Griffin
South Georgia
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Longs Dumping Holdings
Ers
Pickett
ELKS
Life Underwriters
R. F. Shedden
Georgia Life Underwriters’ Association
Birmingham
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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Atlanta
Trav
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Atlanta, GA
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IVY
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