Law Makers Debate Suffrage Clash In Alabama Convention
A June 13 Montgomery dispatch reports a spirited but cool convention debate over suffrage. A committee struggles to harmonize proposed reforms, while two reports may be issued. Burns of Huntsville proposes a sweeping ballot exclusion scheme targeting numerous groups and relatives of mixed race, among others. The Birmingham railroad-commission election fight looms as officials chart strategy against corporate interests.
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Montgomery
Ala
Herbert
Llman
United States Senate
Burns
Huntaville
Birmingham Board of Crate
Rainroad
Committee On Corporations
Cabaniss
Comer
Board of Trade
Lala
Case in Alabama and Georgia Manufacturing v Riverdale Mill
The Riverdale cotton mill case against Alabama and Georgia Manufacturing and Huguley Manufacturing was submitted to Chancellor Key in Opelika on briefs for decision in vacation. By agreement, further consideration before Chancellor Selly was postponed until after June 20, 190, with Judge Newman of the U S. District Court in Atlanta to hear the injunction request.
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Newman
Alabama
Opelika
Ala
Alabama and Georgia Manufacturing Company
Huguley Manufacturing Company
Riverdale Cotton Milla Nending
Chantery Court
Chambers County
Key
Upolika
Selly
United States
Atlanta
Battleship Oregon Arrives From Orient Strikes Accesory
The Oregon arrived in San Francisco on May 3 bound from the Orient. While anchoring off port a chain broke injuring Chief Boatswain J E Murphy, famed for assisting Hobson in sinking the Merrimac at Santiago. He suffered a severe head laceration.
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Rumvinnu
Eaesseu
Oregon
San Francisco
JE Murphy
Hobson
Santiago
Murphy
Foreign Ministers Inch Toward Indemnity Deal In Hague Talks
Pekin June 11 A meeting of foreign ministers showed stronger chances of reaching a definite understanding on China paying 465,000,000 taels to the powers as indemnity. Discussion centered on how to collect interest, with Mr Rockhill present to push the American plan at The Hague. Ministers expect a decision within ten days and contemplate premature military movements and the court's return to Pekin. A translated edict reportedly ordered destruction of Forbidden City archives, sparking debate among court factions.
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Pekin
China
Rockhill
Hague
Troons
Rackh li Hes
Forbidden City
Pope Confers With Cardinal Gibbors On Health And Sea Wish
Rome June 1 The pope had a long conference with Cardinal Gibbors today and remains in good health enjoying daily drives and walks. He sighs for sea travel saying it would renew his youth recalling a nurse’s trip fifty five years ago near Antwerp. He remembers the cool water and its invigorating feeling.
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Mediterranean
Rome
Cardinal Gibbors
Grussels
Antwerp
United States Leads World in 1900 Coal Output
Official reports show 1900 closed the century with the largest coal production ever in the United States, rising about 5 percent from 1899. West Virginia posted the biggest gain, output over 20 million tons, while Ohio and Pennsylvania also saw large increases, with Alabama and Georgia North Carolina and Virginia contributing notable totals and values.
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Washington
Jone Il
United States
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
West Virginia
Tommage
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Il Pee Cene
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
Witness to Hazing Punished at Naval Academy
Annapolis Md witnessed hazing of Cadet Dortch last fall led to Cadet M G Cook of Kansas losing his graduation diploma. Navy officials ruled that as a first classman Cook should have intervened to stop the hazing and failed to do so.
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Annapolis
Dortch
Hazen
M. G. Cook
Kansas
Naval Academy
Cook
Heart Disease Link to Poor Digestion Emphasized
An early 20th century health piece argues heart trouble in Americans stems from weak digestion and poor stomach function. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, pleasant remedy and claims regular use at meals can cure stomach-related ailments, with full-page packaging details listed.
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Stuart
Vents
FA Branch
Marshall Mich
Cuban conservatives refuse to reconsider Platt amendment vote
Havana June 11 conservatives in the Cuban constitutional convention oppose reopening the vote on the Platt amendment. They argue no necessity to reconsider and object to the amendment's form for U S acceptance. The body unanimously agrees not to reopen the vote and adjourns to tomorrow with a plan for the afternoon session.
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Havana
United States
United Statea
Cuba
Senor Delgado
Welch Squeals On Officers In Leyte Bribery Case
Surgeon Welch testified in Manila during Forty third regiment bribery trials. He implicated Captain Michael Spellman and Lieutenant C R Jones in trade with a closed port at Leyte. Welch repaid 1030 pesos his share of stolen spoils as authorities allege involvement by Maasin officials and Manila firm agents.
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Spellman
Manila
McCullough Returns to Savannah in Forgery Case
McCullough, the young waiter charged with forging Colonel Lester's name on a 577 dollar check, was transported to Savannah aboard the steamship Tallahassee by Deputy Sheriff Tom Sweeney. He arrived smiling, rode in a fine carriage with his wife, and was taken to the county jail where he requested attorney H. L. Colding for his defense. Only about eight dollars was found on him in New York, with funds supplied to Mrs. McCullough by acquaintances including ex Chief Whitehead of Birmingham.
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McSweeney
New York
Savannah
Tohn MccCullough
Waite
Lester
Tallahassee
Tom Sweeney McCullough
Anta
Sweeney
McCullough
Wands
H. L. Colding
Whitehead
Birmingham
Ala
Penny Sweener
Trials Loom Over Drowned Sailor Case At Sea
A Brunswick to Havana lumber voyage ends in dispute as crewman Manuel Sarato dies after being lost overboard. Captain Scott denies negligence while crew members report inadequate rescue efforts. The Lucy W. Snow sailed June 1 from Brunswick, with a new crew pending.
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Acwinst
Wessel
Brunswick
Lucy W. Snow
Rockland
Scott
Havana
Manuel Sarato
Somce
Muater
New York
Brave Man and the Curious Callers
An Atchison man rises to dismiss persistent callers, questioned about his sanity and courage. Kansas City Journal riffs on duty and the constitution in a satirical note about Porto Rico. Detroit Journal muses on coincidence and money trends in a whimsical account.
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Atchison Globe
Atchison
Kansas City Journal
Porto Rico
Manhasset's Former Smith College Student Indicted in Larceny
Northampton Mass June 11 the grand jury indicted Mabel L Burt former Smith College student on eleven counts for larceny of money and jewelry The arraignment before Judge Pierce included not guilty plea and a bid for moderate bail The father produced sureties as Burt accompanied by family and Dr Mary J Brewster the Earth college physician prepared for possible sanitarium placement Police report no further arrests yet and a Worcester ring tied to the alleged theft valued around 2009.
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Northampton
Mass
Mabel L. Burt
Smith College
Pierce
Burt
Jeff
Mary J. Brewster
Earth College
Mira Burt
Bridgeton
N. J
Pennsylvania
Thia City
Worcester
Miss Burt
Railway notes show Healy's western trip and rail talks
BF A Healy auditor for the Atlanta and West Point railroad returns from the west after two weeks. He was elected to the standing freight committee at the Denver Association of American Railway Accounting Officers. Healy visits Garber Oklahoma, reports crop prosperity and growth in the west. Prospective May 1902 meeting in Atlanta postponed due to hotel work. Also notes New York Central leadership changes and Lipton on American vs British business training.
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BF. A. Healy
Atlanta and
West Point Railroad
Far West
Association of American Railway Accounting Officers
Denver
Mr. Heaty
Garber
Oklo
Mr. Healy
West
Atlanta
South
Healy
Accountants’ Association
United States
Canada
Mexico
Philadelphia
Coast
Mouniai
W. H. Newman
New York Central
Mc Newman
General Merced
Newman
Cassatt
Pennsylvania
E. van Etten
Boston
Albany
Bradfield
Lake Shore
South convention highlights cotton iron and lumber growth
Delegates at the southern convention heard Hoke Smith discuss the region’s resources and rapid postwar growth. He cited census gains in property, manufactured goods, farm products, and school spending, noting coal fields, water, and labor as key assets. Ogden urged industrial education to lift literacy and opportunity, while city leaders celebrated the session at the city hall.
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Higgins
Waco
Texas
Delaware
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
South
Great Britain
Russia
France
Germany
Belgium
Middle States
Ogden
Mr. Smith
Robert C. Ogden
Southern Educational Conference
Nude Statuary Scares Bishop at North Atlantic YMCA Convention
Asheville North Carolina and Henry W. Stone of Portland Oregon report the convention naming permanent officers. John J. McCook of New York City gave the closing address on Great Facts in the Holy Century of Work of the YMCA in North America. A protest signed by Bishop Mallalieu and others opposed a museum reception for delegates, arguing the statues’ display would imply YMCA approval.
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Asheville
N. G
Henry W. Stone
Portland
Ore
John J. McCook
New York City
Young Men's Christian Association
North America
McKinley
Mallalieu
Museums of Fine Arts
Delecates
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Mide
Southern Music Teachers Second Annual Meeting Opens
The Southern Music Teachers Association began its second annual session in Chattanooga Tennessee with about 150 in attendance. Dr E A Elmore delivered the invocation, Newell Sanders welcomed the convention, and T G Davis of Atlanta gave the response. HB Peters of Spartanburg addressed the group and the city’s mayor welcomed all.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Music Teachers’ Association
EA. Elmore
Newell Sanders
Chamber of Commerce
T. G. Davis
Atlanta
Joseph Wassman
HB. H. Peters
Spartanburg
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Engagement Announced for Emery Duncan and Thomas McMahon
Norfolk engagement notice reports Miss Emery Dabney Duncan daughter of Mr. and Mrs James Duncan of Ebla City and Mr Thomas McMahon of Pittsburgh Pa a United States Navy engineer. The marriage is planned for next fall with Huntsville Alabama ties noted. The item follows brief social notices from Huntsville. The rest reports Mrs M J Eldridge of Huntsville Alabama death and funeral. and Navy acceptance of the torpedo boat Shubrick in Washington.
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Norfolk, Va
Emery Dabney Duncan
Mra. James ©, Duncan
Ebla City
Thomas McMahon
Pittsburg
United States Navy
President Denies Third Term Bid Amid Telegram Support
The president issued a noon statement through Secretary Cortelyou denying any bid for a third term. Cabinet members said they supported the pronouncement and feared public misinterpretation had he spoken sooner. Telegrams of commendation from prominent citizens arrived at the White House but were not made public.
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Cortelyou
Hanna Opposes Third Term Talk Yet Says Premature
Senator Hanna comments on President McKinley’s third term statement saying he expects no word from the president. He doubts Washington’s precedent limits a term and notes public sentiment against a third term, calling discussion premature. Separately in Augusta, Lille Pilcher married Dr Jesse Monroe Andereon in the First Christian church with Ernest Morrill as best man.
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Washington
Cleveland
Cay
Hanna
McKinley
Tianna
Pilcher Andereon
Augusta
Jane
Lille Picher
First Christian Church
Jesse Monroe Andereon
Columbus
Ernest Morrig
Augusts
Marton Pilcher
Sparks W. Melton
First Baptist Church
A. B. Phillips
The
Christian Church
Mrs W A Juhan Dead at Maron Georgia
Mrs W W A Juhan widow of the late W A Juhan a prominent dry goods merchant and one of Macon's oldest esteemed ladies died tonight. She is survived by several children.
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W. A. Juhan
Maron. Ga
Dune 11
W.W. A Juhan
Macan
Chidren
Flower arrest story at Decatur after child burial
The body of a child buried yesterday in a Decatur country cemetery after an assault. Flowers and wife among neighbors attended. The coroner's jury convenes at 4 PM to receive further physician testimony on injuries. Detectives and DeKalb officials continue the hunt for clues. verdict could declare death by unknown assailants, case not closed.
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Decatur
Court House
Enid
Sternt
Berta
DeKalb County
Wrotch
Fiery Furnace for Their Tomb
A mining disaster near Port Royal mine. Five rescuers led by James Halley descended the shaft after two blasts. Bailey and Williams were thrown by an explosion and survived. Mine inspectors and officials weighed safety lamp use and the danger of open flame in Pittsburg Coal Company operations.
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James Halley
William Willams
Bailey
Wiliams
Bernard Callahan
John Reese
Willam McPea
Daniel McCullough
Peter McLindgon
Robert McKinney
Callahan
Pittsburg Coal Company
Port Royal
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