Grandfather clause debate stirs Alabama convention
In Montgomery on July 26 the convention praised Mr Knox for defending the grandfather clause and its constitutionality. He argued it admits both races and boosts whites. senators Morgan and others faced criticism. Speakers from Mobile to Etowah praised the plan while minority leaders predicted party positions moving forward. Committee on corporations reported amendments limiting legislative power to form corporations and regulating railroads, with penalties for free passes to lawmakers and judges.
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Montgomery
Ala
Knox
Alabama
Morgan
Washington
Senate
North Corona
North Carolina
Smith
Mobile
Spears
St. Clair
Congress
Mon Biraus
Ferguson
Jefferson
Howey
Cleburne
Colonel Kyle
Etowah
Greer
Calhoun
Harrison
Committee On Corporations
Railroad Commission
Terrific Miami Storm Knocks Out Wires and Damages Region
A terrific electric storm surged over Miami Florida this morning causing widespread power outages. Wires are down in every direction and considerable damage is feared in the area.
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Miami
Fla
Four Lawyers Duel in Clarksville Courthouse
In Clarksville Tennessee today four lawyers fought in a shooting affray in the chancery court room. About fifteen shots fired left three wounded including W M Daniel Jr and F G Gilbert. Daniel Sr sustained a neck wound and Gilbert suffered wounds to the left arm and right hand.
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Nashville
Tenn
Chancery
Clarksville
W. M. Daniel, Jr
F. G. Gilbert
Gilbert
Daniel
George Gilbert
Daniel, Jr
Daniel, Sr
Leading Railroad Officials Meet in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee July 9 a special session gathered high railroad executives to discuss Mississippi lumber rates. Despite a full day of talks no public agreement emerged. Attending were J M Culp Southern Railway C B Compton Louisville and Nashville C C Harvey New Orleans and Northeastern C C Cameron Illinois Central F Ackert Mobile and Ohio J T Jones Gulf and Ship Island T Hale Gulf and Ship Island L de vier Alabama Great Southern F B Merril Mobile Jackson and Rangeas City T Steele New Orleans and Northeastern.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Mississippi
J. M. Culp
Southern Railway
C. B Compton
Louisville and Nashville Railway
C. C. Harvey
New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad
New Orleans
C. C. Cameron
Illnois Central
Louisville
C F. Ackert
Manaer
Mobile and Ohio
J. T. Jones
Gulf and Ship Island Railway
7. P. Hale
Gulf Port
Mies
L. Devi
Coal price rise expected by ten cents per ton
Local dealers report a 10 cent per ton coal price increase set to take effect August 1. The move follows a government order placing a large Jellico coal supply with Italian buyers, signaling extended price effects in Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Deslere
Jellico Company
Brig William Crandall Abandoned After Storm Near Pensacola
The brig William Crandall captained by Eden was seventeen days from Key West to Mobile when a storm battered her calf and damaged the hull. Pumps kept water down until choked, rations ran short. Towed to Pensacola by Enterprise for temporary repairs and then sent to New Orleans with Echo in tow.
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Pensacola
Pia
William Crandall
Eden
Key West
Mobile
Enterprise
Echo
New Orleans
Wreck on Choctaw Route Kills Engineer and Fireman
Engineer Shelley and Fireman Simmons, both of Little Rock, died when freight train No. on the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf road wrecked near Palestine Arkansas at 1 45 this morning after striking an open switch. Brakeman Wood injured. Head and arms were severed in the crash. Suspected switch throwing to rob a passenger train due thirty minutes later. no clue yet to the wreckers.
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Shelley
Memphis
Tenn
Choctaw, Oklahoma
Gulf Road
Palestine
Ark
Simmons
Little Rock
Wood
Big Deal in Timber Lands in Virginia
Pennsylvania capitalists buy 17 000 acres of timber land in Smyth and Grayson counties near Marion Virginia for 103000 dollars. Agents say a railroad to markets is essential and the Marion and Rye Valley line will be bought or a new line built to join the Norfolk and Western near Marion.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
Roanoke
Williamsport
Marion
Smyth
Grayson Counties
Marion and
Rye Valley
Norfolk and Western
Tillman Forced The Resolution On McLaurin Foe
In Columbia on July 26 the executive committee and lawmakers debated a resolution condemning McLaurin. Senator Tillman spoke urging party unity and criticizing McLaurin while defending the Democrats. Five voted against the resolution as_Appell Perritt Dial Smith and Miles_ opposed.
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Columbia
Tillman
McLaurin
Appell
Clarendon County
Senator Tillman
Appelt
Messrs
Perritt
Dial
Smith
Miles
McLaurin Resignation Call Sparks Greenville Debate
In Greenville South Carolina the Democratic executive committee urged Senator McLaurin to resign. Critics say the move exceeds committee authority and reflects Tillman tactics. Some supporters call it persecution. others see a calculated effort to sideline McLaurin or force him to join Tillman politically.
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Tillmen
Greenville
B C
Democratic Executive Committee
McLaurin
Paris Mountain
Tillman
Irby
Shell
Black suspect fatally shot after store robbery attempt in Columbia
An unknown Black individual described as an escaped convict robbed a store in Alcola of a public safety item. He was arrested in Forston but escaped, then encountered Captain Barnes who attempted arrest. The suspect drew a public safety device and was fatally injured. Authorities, led by Intendant, report the incident occurred last night and again this afternoon.
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Columbia
Alcola
Forston
Barnes
Many Ballots Burned and Republican Primary Contested
In Louisville Kentucky on July 26 the GOP canvassing panel reported many polling place ballots were burned or destroyed during the July 16 primary. The committee will investigate and may call a convention to nominate a new mayoral ticket as six suspects and two affidavits inform tonight's action.
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Louisville
Republican
James F. Grinstead
Condemnation Commission Studies Vanderbilt Rail Route
Norfolk July 26 Special Condemnation commissioners for the Vanderbilt owned Norfolk and Southern railway right of way to Cape Henry are in session They face many adverse petitions as powerful interests oppose the Vanderbilt group in the Norfolk Virginia case.
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Norfolk, Va
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Cape Henry
Illinois Wins Fifth Canada Cup Trial in Crack Yacht Race
In Chiesno on July 26 Illinois leading Chicago fin keel yacht won the fifth trial for Canada cup defender selection. Detroit placed second while Milwaukee Cadillac trailed far behind in the background.
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Tllinois
Chiesno
Hhlinois
Chicago
Detroit
Milwaua Cadillac
Regulars Quite In Mississippi Patronage Battle
In Mississippi speculation grows over outsiders challenging regulars for federal patronage. The white leaders maintain control over the party, and a Republican faction may face limits as offices are distributed. Past influence from outsiders declines, reducing chances for non regulars this year.
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Jackson
Mies
Mississippi
W. V. Sullivan
Invitation Accepted For Interstate Meeting In Asheville
Inter State Commerce Commissioner will attend the September joint meeting with railroad commissioners at Asheville. Captain John D. McInnis of the Mississippi railroad commission and Southern Railroad Commissioners Association chairman notes the importance. The committee on a uniform freight rate plan may seek Interstate Commission views, with a large workload to draft a schedule acceptable to railways in the South.
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Inter-State Commerce Commissioner
Jackson
Misa
Inter-State Commerce Commission
John D. McInnis
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Southern Railroad Commissioners’ Association
Railroad Commissioners
Asheville
McInnis
Interstate Commission
South
Chatnooga
Biloxi Seeks Joint Guard Encampment for Summer
Biloxi is pressing to land the annual summer encampment of Mississippi National Guard second and third regiments. Officers from both regiments are in Biloxi to discuss inducements. Distance for many companies to travel via New Orleans is a key hurdle. Despite no rivalry with other towns, Biloxi seems likely to be chosen, with official word expected soon.
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Jackson
Missau
Biloxi
Mississippi National Guard
New Orleans
Lightning Shatters Roof. Woman Rendered Unconscious
In Copiah county Mississippi during a fierce storm, Mia Ratliff of near Hazelhurst was closing a window when a lightning bolt struck the house. It demolished much of the roof and left her unconscious for about thirty six hours. The window toppled but no pane shattered.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Copiah County
Mia Ratliff
Hazelhurst
They Have Traded Jobs Turley and Walworth in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi July 26 Special. Judge H C Turley Republican national executive committee member for Mississippi will become collector of customs at Biloxi succeeding Henry Walworth who resigns to take Natchez postmastership. Walworth and Turley agreed to swap posts, not affecting Turley's candidacy for New Orleans internal revenue collector. Elis Glenn case incomplete as Parkerburg hearing extends. court to charge to jury tomorrow.
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Turley
Walworth
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
H. C. Turley
Republican National Executive Committee
Biloxi
Honry Walworth
Natchez
Judge Turley
Internal Revenue
New Orleans
Elis Glenn
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ellis Glenn
Shell Burst In Kearsarge During Target Practice Off Newport
The navy reports Captain McCalla describes a shell bursting in a thirteen inch gun of the Kearsarge during target practice with the North Atlantic squadron off Newport. The shell fractured in the after turret gun, causing minor injuries about seven feet from the muzzle.
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Gunn
Washington
Navy Department
McCalla
Newport
Week End Excursion Tickets On Sale By Central Georgia Railway
Tickets to week end excursions at very low rates sold via Central of Georgia railway. Moon afternoon and evening trains Saturdays good to return by Monday night after date of sale. For tickets and schedules call at Savannah depot or related offices.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Moon
Tybee
Savannah
Bor
Falletree Ang
Atisms
Pittsfield Trial Ends in Acquittal for Fosburgh
In Pittsfield Massachusetts the Fosburgh murder trial closed with a not guilty verdict for Robert S Fosburgh after a judge instructed the jury to acquit. The courtroom erupted in applause that was promptly suppressed. Fosburgh was discharged and his wife expressed relief as crowds greeted him at a hotel. Separate attention centered on police Chief Nicholson and affidavits from New York alleging Gray involvement.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Fosburgh
Stevens
Foreman
Robert 8
Flesburgh
Robert
Fosbureh
Slater
Robert Stewart Fosburgh
Robert Fosburgh
Wendell House
Hammond
Nicholson
Apaper Meén
John Nicholson
Titus
New York
Pittafield
Handassie
Gray
Louis Gray
Roy
Washington
James Gray
Union Pier
Mich
Chicago
Jai
Tuug
Boardman
Indianapolis
Hin
Cumberland
Slays His Father-in-Law in Domestic Tragedy
In Columbia on July 2, Thomas Murray a Cheraw night policeman killed A A McDonald after a feud over his wife before marriage. He smashed belongings at the couple family home, fled, and his wife sought refuge with her father.
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Columbia
S. C
Thomas Murray
Cheraw
A. A. McDonald
Cittizen
Murray
McDonald
Virginia Constitutional Convention In Session Thirty Minutes
Richmond Va July 26 The Virginia constitutional convention met for thirty minutes today. Mr Goode presented a paper on mineral resources and state development, referred to the agriculture committee. Pedigo offered a resolution to submit constitution clauses separately to the people for sectional adoption. Turnbull proposed making the secretary of the commonwealth keeper of rolls and cutting many clerks. Paniel asked the full suffrage committee sit during sessions, granted. Green signaled Monday for committee preamble and bill of rights report.
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Virginia
Richmond
Goode
Agriculture
Pedigo
Henry
Turnbull
Secretary of the Commonwealth
General Assembly
House
Senate
House and Senate
Paniel
Green
Mrs Jones Dies After Strychnine Mistake at Resort
Mrs George H Jones, age fifty, died after swallowing strychnine at Shady Grove Jefferson county resort Knoxville July 26. She mistook the poison for quinine and died within twenty minutes. Her home was near Dandridge Tennessee.
Ammonia Tank Explosion Kills Engineer in Memphis
An explosion at the Memphis Ice Company factory in Memphis Tenn this afternoon leveled the ammonia tank. Engineer John Smith was killed and E A Harrington of Hot Springs Ark was seriously burned with eye injuries. Monetary loss described as small.
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Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Ice Company
John Smith
E. A. Harrington
Hot Springs
Ark
Lawrenceville Beats Atlanta Grays 12 to 0 in Pup lineup
Lawrenceville defeated the Atlanta Grays here on Thursday last by 4 score of 12 ta Batteries For Lawrenceville Segars and Poe. Atlanta Grays Hornbuckle and Cowhorn batted.
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Lawrenceville
Atlanta Grays
Ta & Batteries
Segars
Poe
Hornbuckle
Cowhorn
Union Labor Ban Sparks Mass Meeting Cancelation
A large Amalgamated association strike effort stirs unrest as threats of boycotts and poison fears surface near mills. Despite guards at an artesian well, officials deny illness reports and the planned mass rally in the public square is called off. Ten thousand workers may join a looming walkout at McKeesport plants of National Tube Company. Local leaders vow to resist measures that could turn public opinion against unions. Senator Hanna offers no firm mediation stance amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Ers
Publc
Amalgamated Association
Melveesport
McKeesport
Boston Iron and Steel Works
National Rolling Mill
National Tube Company
Ekessport
Boston
Mingo Junction
Ohio
Wo F O'Connell
Hanna
Cleveland
United State Steel Corporation
Cigar Makers Strike Shuts Tampa Plants
Resistencia Union cigarmakers walk out on a general strike in Tampa Florida. Workers at Garcia & Bros Bustillo Bros Diez & La Paz and Parsons halted production at noon awaiting a manufacturers response. A warning by a Jester threatened armed action if International workers were not cut and the factory closed. Deputy sheriffs guarded the plant as a small crowd gathered and wives urged husbands to stay home.
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Resistencia Union
Tampa
Fla
F Garcia & Bros
Bustillo Bros
Diez & la Paz
Parsons
el Arte
Tring
Trade demand grows for steamship freight to Porto Rico
New York July 26 Steamship lines trading between New York and Porto Rico report a bumper demand for freight space. They say they cannot meet the volume without chartering extra vessels as shipments have been held back awaiting the president’s proclamation of free trade with Porto Rico.
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Uber
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HS Waté
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Manhattan
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Eclipse
Guo
Muse Clothing Company
Whitehaw Street
George H. Jones
Mictake
Marylawn
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Colfar Distilling GO
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