Old and New Constitutions Presented at Alabama Convention
The constitutional convention in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 7 heard a full report from the committee on the executive department. Proposals include creating the lieutenant governor office, renaming and expanding the commissioner of agriculture to agriculture and industries, four year terms for executive officers, and a strengthened pardon board. новых
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Montgoméry
Ala
Executive Department
Joint Convention
Thhemselves
Senate of
United States
Board of Pardons
General Assembly
Board of Partions
Board of Conciliation
Supreme Court
Samford Shows Slight Improvement After Illness
Governor Samford’s physicians report he is somewhat better tonight though still very ill. His brother G. A. L. Bamford is with him while Dr. J. H. Drake and his son T. D. Samford have returned to Opelika and Montgomery.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Samford
G. A. L. Bamford
J. H. Drake
T. D. Samford
Opelika and
Montgomery
Fitzhugh Lee Returns to Richmond to Settle Home
General Fitzhugh Lee plans to move his family to Richmond this fall after summering in the North and will engage in business. An ardent supporter of Montague, he hinted at possible future political activity though he would not commit to candidacy.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
Spétial
Lee
Education At Half Rates In North Carolina Legislature
The North Carolina board of agriculture grants 120 free agricultural scholarships valued at 33 each for students dedicating themselves to farming. It also allocates 2000 to support work on the college farm, reducing annual college expenses by about half. The convention will fully disclose amendments, while a few committee dissents seek liberty of action. A proposed state seal, a suffrage scheme, and various legislative measures are introduced, including changes to registration, voting, taxation, and education related reforms.
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Raleigh
N. C
Board of Agriculture
Vaughan
Smith
General Sanford
Sanford
Mr. Blackwell
Morgam
General Assembly
Burns
Dallas
Judiciary Committee
Justices of the Peace
Jones
Samford
Tuscaloosa
Knight
Hele
Lomar
Montgomery
Nesmith
Porter
Coasa
Reynolds
Chilton
Autauga
Agricultural Department
Agricultural District
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Industrial School
Montevalla
White Normal Schools
Not Safe Ground for Fire at Richmond College
Richmond Va June 7 The three fire attempts at Richmond College alarm the city as investigators press for clues The city council and fire department pursue protection against further arsons while a prominent student is expelled for stealing a professor’s watch and clothing from peers The incident heightens campus tension amid a broad search for the arsonist and a family prominent student confesses guilt.
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Richmond
Richmond College
Jefferson Davis Exercises by Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis exercises were held at the Columbus high school auditorium under the Daughters of the Confederacy. Veterans and local chapters attended. Crosses of Honor were awarded by Miss Anna C. Benning. The program included songs, recitations, and a sketch, honoring Davis and Confederate heritage.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Columbus
Jefferson Davis
Anna C. Benning
Lizzie Rutherford
Dixie
WA. Carter
Vacat
Pauline Perry
W.C. Pease
Davie
Lucile Smith
Emma Mason Drake
Sarah Holt
Attorney General Opinion on Taxing State Officials Salaries
Raleigh June 7 Special The attorney general prepares an opinion on whether income tax can be levied on judge or state officer salaries. Two views emerge: salaries fixed by law and deduction not reaching the prescribed amount versus law requiring taxation of all incomes over 1000 dollars.
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Raleigh
N. C
Hobson Heads Home After Father’s Reported Death
Captain Richmond F. Hobson spends the night in Tuscaloosa en route to New York after being summoned home by the report of his father’s death. In Opellke educational rally, attendance was light due to Governor Samford’s absence and illness. A committee was named to study building a new substantial school facility and plan its feasibility.
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Hobson
Tuscaloosa
Merrimac Hero
Ala
Richmond F. Hobson
New York
Opellke
Palomer
W. J. Samford
Inspecting Books in Huntsville Alabama Inspector on Books
Huntsville Alabama June 7 Special William McMilin inspector of the United States land offices examines the books of the local register and receiver of public moneys. McMillin was a Nevada GOP gubernatorial candidate who lost by 22 votes two years ago.
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Huntsville
Ala
William McMilin
United States Land Offices
McMillin
Nevada
Direct votes for senators survey results in Chicago
About 11 percent of prominent men responded to questions on electing United States senators by direct vote and on making a president ineligible for a second term. Roughly 400 replies were gathered and sent to the National Civic Federation's advisory committee with secrecy observed. Opinions on term length suggest six or eight years.
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Walienal Civic Federation
Chicago
United States
National Civic Federation
Widow Killed After Refusal to Wed in Tragic Incident
Fragmentary report describes a man fatally harming a widow who refused marriage, then attacking her sister and taking his own life. The sister Mire Pete Wing is noted as injured in the incident involving an armed weapon and pursuit, with names and details largely unreadable in the OCR.
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Hingstea
John Ledig
T Beeone
Bryan Denial Sought Over Bryan Confederate Charge
Special from Columbia June 7 Telegrams went to Colonel William Jennings Bryan from South Carolina admirers asking him to deny the charge raised by Senator McLaurin in Newberry yesterday that Bryan refused to back Judge Crisp of Georgia for speaker over his Confederate brigadier background. The claim sparked a stir as McLaurin cited Henry Watterson as a witness. A satisfactory explanation could affect Bryan’s support in the region.
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Columbia
William Jennings Bryan
South Carolina
Senator McLaurin
Newberry
Bryan
Judge Crisp
Georgia
House of Representatives
McLaurin
Henry Wattergon
Receiver 18 Enjoined by Supreme Chief Justice Stay Order
Chief Justice McIver issues a stay in the receivership of the South Bound road case. He will hear arguments from the plaintiff on whether the receiver appointment should be annulled. Meantime W D Melton, claimed receiver, is barred from taking any action.
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McIver
Columbia
South Bound Road
W. D. Melton
Colonial Dames Fight to Save Charleston Landmark
The Colonial Dames of Charleston clash with city council over preserving a landmark doomed for destruction. A special committee urged tearing down part of the unused public market house to cut expenses, while antique lovers press for preservation claiming the building has stood for over a century. No public hearing is planned next week for supporters to present arguments.
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Colonial Dames
Charleston
McLaurin and Tillman May Debate in Charleston
Charleston June 7 The plan to invite Senator McLaurin to Charleston for an address is under way and friends of Senator Tillman hope for a joint debate. If McLaurin accepts the invitation he may face a heated contest against the senior senator. Both sides aim to end political friction by possible departures from current leaders in South Carolina.
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McLaurin
Tillman
Charleston
D. C
Senator McLaurin
Senator Tilman
North Carolina Supreme Court Affirms Damages in Arm Loss Case
Raleigh June 7 The Supreme Court adjourned after disposing of the docket The most notable ruling affirmed is the verdict awarding ex Conductor Samuel Celey of the Southern Railway $12500 damages for the loss of an arm in service at Goldsboro The decision follows prior sensational newspaper attacks upon the court.
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North Carolina Supreme Court
Raleigh
Supreme
Conr
Samuel Celey
Southern Railway
Goldsboro
Raleigh Public School Named Wiley in Honor of Calvin H Wiley
Raleigh dedicates a new city public school naming it Wiley to honor Calvin H Wiley first state superintendent. Mrs Wiz presents portrait, Professor M Sps of State University delivers presentation speech, Mayor Powell accepts, A J Field of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce presents a flag.
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Raleigh
N. C
Sperial
Wiley
Calvin H. Wiley
Publc
Wiz
The
State University
A. M. Powell
A. J. Field
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Lost Hair Restored by Ayer’s Hair Vigor
Ayer’s Hair Vigor is marketed as economical and long lasting, with claims to stop hair loss restore color dandruff cure and keep hair soft and glossy. The ad promises a one dollar bottle with mail orders and an expressive offer for a free book on The Hair.
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Ayer
Freight rates in Mississippi unlikely to be revised
Traffic officials and the Mississippi railroad commission appear to have abandoned plans for a general local freight rate revision. No formal announcement has been made, but an informal understanding aims to curb excessive rates. The commission faces obstacles from the Nebraska decision and would need extensive investigations with expert accountants to justify any changes.
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Jackson
Milas
Missisalpni
Nebraska
United States Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Mississippi
Saime Rate Concessiona
Action of Faculty Indorsed by University Trustees
The University of Mississippi trustees sustained the faculty action expelling two students and suspending five others over the Editorial in the University Magazine criticizing chancellor and faculty. No faculty changes for next year, though some changes likely. Students were heard and claimed harsh treatment and requested fairer athletic handling.
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University of Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
University
Huntsville leader Byrd Chapman dies at Huntsville
Steve Is Dead recalls Byrd Chapman one of Huntsville's oldest colored citizens who died last night. The piece recounts Chapman's status as a former slave and touches on various fishing methods including torching for herring in Maine and Canada, and lantern-assisted shad and mullet fishing on several coasts.
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Steve
Huntsville
Alm
Byrd Chapman
Ilo
New York
Florida
Maine
Canadian
Lubee Narrows
Passamaquoddy Bay
New Brunswick
Canaries
Maina
Stein
Potomac Ors
Dogs in Tennessee Doomeds Slaughtered for Law
Tennessee enforces a dog license law to protect sheep herds, allowing owners to slaughter unregistered dogs and seek damages. Memphis reports only two licensed dogs, Knox County about 3,500, with Knoxville included. Nashville and Chattanooga noted as well. The law began June first and prompts broad dog registrations across the state.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Knox County
Knoxville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Bute
Memphis May Keep Building Confederate Hall As Reunion Draw
Memphia Tenn June 7 Special The great Confederate hall on the bluff over the Mississippi River remains and may become a permanent Memphis landmark. Built to seat 15000, it served the reunion and could attract future conventions though fire risks worry licensure agents and Front Street merchants. The council allowed four years for its stay, with debate over removal or rental fueling a lively contest among city leaders and business interests.
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Mamphie
Tenn
Miestestop
Memphie
Lisurence
Front Street
Reunion Finance Committee
Genthenen
Mer
Memphis
Wind Storm Hits Opelika Farms and Fences
Severe rain and wind storm struck Opelita Opelika on June 7 causing crop damage. Fences collapsed and about 1,000 scare feet of line storage at the Opelika compress were blown away.
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Adrian
D. G. Rice
Wadley
Mt. Vernon
Opelita
Opelika, All
Pela
Opelika
Anti-Saloon Crusade Starts in Memphis
Temperance groups in Memphis Tenn organized for a vigorous campaign against liquor under the State Anti-Saloon League. The unorganized sentiment soon to be formed into a permanent body with Rev Dr Petty as state organizer and the Pastor Association driving active temperance work.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Dr Petty
Pastor ® Association of
Temperance Workers of
Cowden Named Claim Agent for Railroad Line
D Cowden appointed claim agent for the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis to succeed H W Wolf who resigns to become manager of the Southern weighing and inspecting bureau which was organized in New York and will have headquarters in Atlanta.
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Southern
Atlanta
Nashville
Tenn
D. Cowden
Chattanooga
St. Louis
H. W. Wolf
New York
Coin Harvey for Congress in Arkansas Third District
Spectator Coin Harvey, now a citizen of Benton County Arkansas, will run for Congress in the third Arkansas district. He has emerged as a new promoter of an aid to soldiers contest planned for June 20 in Memphis Tennessee.
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Wills
Memphis
Tenn
Coin Harvey
R-Elttzen
Henton County
Ark
Arkansas
Harvey
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