Governor W J Samford Laid To Rest In Opelika Procession Ends Mourning
The special train with Governor W J Samford’s body reached Opelika at 4 p m. Local stores closed and the city draped in mourning as about 3000 people gathered from Opelika and Auburn. The remains were escorted to Captain Samford’s residence by the Lee Light Infantry and mourners, with pallbearers chosen from governor’s staff and local officials. Funeral services set for 9 to 12 o’clock with all sites closed and business suspended.
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Opelika
Ata
W. J. Samford
Auburn
Montgomery
Sotgeulga
Auborn
Ope- Hua
T. D. Samford
Lee Light Infantry
B. T. Glenn
Professor Thatch
J W. Harris
W O B. Gullutta
A. & Anderson
KR M Greene
J.T. Gorman
M T Trawick
RB. Barnes
T le Kennedy
J G Palmer
D. T. Hudmon
John W. Williams
J C Condon
J. Q.burton
F. Watkins
J. P. Duffy
W. C. Goawin Orrin Brown
J. B Greene
J. Kaan
G N. Bodge
J. Hannon
F. M. Renfree
Samford
W. W. Brandon
J. B. Greene
J. T. Gorman
Oslock
Death of Governor Samford Draws Thousands to Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on June 13 crowds filled the capitol to view the face of Governor William Samford. The state observed mourning as thousands passed through the rotunda and remained in the Capitol building for solemn ceremonies. National Guard soldiers guarded the entrance while residents from nearby cities joined the long procession in tribute to the late chief executive.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
William Samford
Capitol
National Guard
Funeral of Jefferson Davis Remains Pass in State Capitol
The rotunda corners and supreme courtroom point to mournful passage as the casket rests between pillars. Colonel WW Brandon directs ceremonies at the capitol with military attendance while downtown shops drape in mourning. Thousands line streets and stations as the funeral train departs at 1 20.
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Capitol
WW. Brandon
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
St Wage Lang
Opelika
Opelika School Teachers Selections for the Year
Opelika Alabama June 13 The Board of Education re elected Professor M H Arnold principal of Opelika graded school. George White first assistant O T Geckier and several assistants named. J B R Savage re elected principal of colored school with Alice M Jackson Hal Williams Lena G Davis as assistants. Cotton Weaving Mill Promised Huntsville Alabama June 13 Eastern Manufacturing Company incorporated with 50000 capital by several named investors. Company to build and operate a cotton weaving mill in Huntsville.
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Board of Education
Opelika
Ala
Opelika Board of Education
M H. Arnold
Opelika Graded School
George White
O. T. Geckier
Misses Via Foshee
Mattie Peterfield
Minnie Muteh
Minnie Watson
Mabel Longshore
J. BR. Savage
The
Colored School
Alice M. Jackson
Hal Williams
Lena G. Davis
Huntsville
Eastern Manufacturing
Arthur H. Lowe
George B. Grent
Massachusetts
Charles L. Foor
New York
W I. Weisman
J.R. Boyd
Officers Elected by Christan Endeavor Society
In Tuntsville Alabama last night the Christan Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian church elected officers: J W Hixon president, Mrs Mary McCown vice president, Miss Cecil Brewer recording secretary, Miss Helen Purbank treasurer, Mr Paul Speake corresponding secretary. A separate dispatch from Huntsville Alabama reports Robert Searcy a printer arrested on charges of stealing a coat from Captain George P Turner and several articles from The Mercury office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuntsville
Ala
Janz
The
Christ‘an Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
J. W. Hixon
Mary McCown
Cecil Brewer
Helen Purbank
Paul Speake
Hunteville
Robert Searcy
George P Turner
Mercury
Jets Sold at Public Auction in East Huntsville
Twenty eight Jets of the Wilson tract in East Huntsville were sold at public auction yesterday for 490 dollars. The average price per lot was 15 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Wilson Tract
Piblic
Atlantans In Charleston After Georgia Exile Storm Visit
Five hundred Georgians who arrived from Atlanta this morning on the execur sion joined by City Salesmen's Association struck Charleston as a heavy storm drenched the city. They will stay until Saturday afternoon. Traveling Passenger Agent Jannston of the Southern Railway Atlanta and S. G. McGill and C. C. McMillan of the Georgia Railroad accompanied the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Atlanta
Jannston
Southern Railway
Atanta
G. McGill
C. C." McMillan
Georgia Railroad
Atlante
Marking Soldiers Positions Near Washington Battlefield
General William R. Cox, ex-secretary of the Senate and Fort Stevens National Park Association member, visits to mark the battle ground near Washington. He notes his Confederate brigade advanced closest to the capital in the fort Stevens engagement and will ensure precise labeling of positions. North Carolina teachers assembly in Wrightsville discusses education policy with Governor Aycock addressing the white teachers.
Digestive Medicine Linked to Heart Health in Old Advertisement
A 19th century health ad argues heart disease rises with American worry and poor digestion. It claims digestion controls heart function via nerves and promotes a tonic approach using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. The copy asserts cure for stomach trouble except stomach cancer and cites local drugstores and a Stuart Co. contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Wick
Cuban Freedom Drawing Near as Cuba Prepares Electoral Law
Washington reports that Cuban independence is expected by next Christmas. The Platt amendment has been adopted by the constitutional convention and an electoral bill is prepared to establish an independent Cuban government. Secretary Root’s approval is anticipated, with the convention able to pass it soon. A 90 day period for publication precedes elections, and US troops may remain post inauguration until Cuban forces are organized.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Root
United States
New Steamship Line Planned From Charleston to New York
The Merchants' Exchange of Charleston backs a new steamship line to Boston and New York with Charleston as southern terminus, tied to Atlantic Coast Steamship Company vessels now serving Georgetown and New York. The plan hinges on freight arrangements and is seen as boosting local trade and coastal competition.
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Charleston, Sr
Juneaug
Merchants’ Exchange of
Charleston
Boston
New York
Atlantic Coast Steamship Company
Georgetown
Atlantic Steamship Company
Central University of China charter filed in Nashville
The charter for the Central University of China was filed with the county register in Nashville on June 13. It establishes a university in Kiang Su under the authority of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, with Nashville affiliates including Keng JoD Hammond and W R Lambuth among incorporators. The charter calls for perpetually maintaining the university and its associated schools under evangelical standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Methodist Church
Nashville
Tenn
Central University of China
Board of Missions of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Keng Jod Hammond
James Atkins
J al. Kirklang
W. R. Lambuth
A. W. Wilson
Maryland
C. B. Galloway
Miasla
Sinp
Kiang Su
Empire of China
Passenger Agents Fall To Finish Work in Chattanooga
June 12 The passenger agents meeting in Chattanooga Tenn is adjourned to meet in Atlanta June 18 to set rates and dates for excursions from Chattanooga Rome Huntsville Gadsden and Dalton to competing points. An agreement will be discussed at the Atlanta session with emphasis on prohibiting excursions to special occasion meeting points where rates were set by the Southeastern Passenger Association.
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Chattanoooga
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rome
Huntaville
Gadsden
Dalton
Atlanta
Southeastern Passenger Association
Postoffice robberies reported in nearby towns
Inspectors in Chattanooga report multiple postoffice robberies. Fairondale Georgia and Marton Alabama offices burglarized with safes blown or burned. Cooksville Alabama robbed of stamps and cash. Ben Johnson arrested in Ovals Florida for intercepting and opening mail.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Falrondale
Marton
Ala
Cooksville
Bannerman
Ovals
Fla
Ben Johnnson
Safe Cracker Captured by Southern Railway Agent
Meridian Mississippi special agent Thomas B West reports capture of a skilled safe cracker linked to explosive defenses and post office gate blow in Marion Alabama. The suspect is to be transported to Alabama on train No 9 for prosecution as part of a broader alert. Raleigh reports North Carolina colored educational commission in annual session at Kittrell with Jon E Ray addressing attendees.
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Meridian
Junge
Thomas B. West
Southern Railway Company
Ren
Uniontown
Als
Tatter States Department
Marion
Ala
T. B. West
Alabama
Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina ‘Colored Educational Commission
Kittrell
Wang
Jon E Ray
Dindynatitution Oere
Mines Must Pay for War 10 Percent of Their Profits
London reports Sir David Barbour backs a 10 percent tax on mine profits to fund the war. He estimates 1898 profits at £40,000 yearly, with potential gains from dynamite monopoly abolition. Orange River Colony and Transvaal face tax costs and delayed recovery postwar. Government says no peace negotiations with the Boers. British forces total around 17,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Barbour
Xclicyer
Michael Hicks‘Beach
South Africa
Transvaal
Orange River
Mtnes
Sr David Barbour
Tle
Heuthatian
A. J. Balfour
House of Convions
Annual Meeting of Mission Board in Nashville Presiding
The ECHODIST mission board met in Nashville Tennessee with Bishop Wilson presiding. Secretary reports show a $219380.93 rise in regular home conference funds plus $11707 for famine relief in India. Four new missionaries to Cuba Brazil Mexico Korea. total foreign给Tolazlans funds $82718.96 and $40600 for twentieth century fund. Memorial from Brazil missionaries requests three new workers and church-building funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Bishop Wilson
Tenn
Board of Miselong
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
India
Rey HA
Tiley
General Missionary Conference
New Orleans
James Atking
Cleser
General Board
Atkins
Soo Chow University
Cause of Missions
Virginia Convention Completes Organization Amid Debate
Richmond June 18. The Virginia Constitutional Convention finalized its organization by electing officers, heard an address from Governor Tyler, and formed committees on organization privileges election rules and reporting. Adjourning plans hinge on committee work and potential fall session. The body also resolved to request court clerks for information to cut criminal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tyler
Richmond
Sneckat
Iscarce
American Girl Marries a Chinese in Norfolk
In Norfolk on June 13 Minnie Westhner, age twenty three of German extraction, wed Chinese restaurateur Leon Kong from Frederick Maryland after meeting in Baltimore three years ago. Kong had previously lived in Baltimore and Haltimore. Also noted is the pardon of Joseph F. Doleman of Portsmouth after nine years for involvement in the IRW7 city fire, released on conditional pardon and returned to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Leon Kong
Chines
Minnie Westhner
Frederick
Baltimore
Kong
Haltimore
Doleman
Speclall
Joseph F. Doleman
Portsmouth
McBee May Be Promoted and Other Brief Notices
Norfolk special reports Captain W E McBee may become Seaboard Air Line Railway second vice president. Raleigh notes W T Mason Lumber Company chartered at Whittier. Chicago reports six machinery firms settled with 135 striking workers restoring one hour day and higher wages. St Joseph reports former Congressman Rhea dies in Savannah Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBee
Norfolk
W. E McBee
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Bix
Chicago
Chicago Machinery Manufacturers
Rhea
St. Joseph
Dacopit Rhea
Thig
Savannah
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
An ad advocates Dr Kilmer Swamp Root kidney and bladder remedy claiming it cures kidney disease and related ailments. It urges readers to mail for a free sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Back Tax Suit Over $10 Million Faces Yazoo City
State Revenue Agent Adams leads a large back tax action targeting property across Adams county and Natchez with claims dating to 1840. The Yazoo City council weighs whether to resist or settle the $200,000 in local back taxes as courts may decide the fate of the millions in disputed assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Adams
Adams County
Natchez
Adams County Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Yazoo City
State Revenue Agency
School Teachers Elected Trustees in Columbus Mississippi
Columbus Mississippi June 13 trustees of the city schools met and elected teachers including Professor J M Barrow Maes Jennie Worthington Mary Mayo Annie Neilson Lou Neilson Katie Albright Cleo Hearun Lena Roden Annie Lamer Ruth Kennebrew A Sale Mrs M Patterson Miss Blanche Shalds Miss Saline Martin Miss Young Miss Mary Stokes for the Union academy colored W I Mitchell Hattie Johnson W B Tucker Lula Roberts M Jiunter Art Mom Fan Georgia Walker Elia Sykes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mississippi
Miss
J M Barrow
Mases Jennie Worthington
Mary Mayo
Annie Neilson
Lou Neilson
Katie Albright
Cleo Hearun
Lena Roden
Annie Lamer
Ruth Kennebrew
A. & Sale
M . Patterson
Blanche Shalds
Saline Martin
Miss Young
Mary Stokes
Senator Bradley Acquitted in Seduction Trial
Jackson Depot Misa June 18 Special After a three day trial with sensational incidents and breezy testimony State Senator Richard Bradley was acquitted of seduction charges brought by Mrs Ida Boltz The jury ordered his release from custody Over seventy witnesses were examined and the public was barred from the courtroom Both families are prominent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Depot
Misa
Richard’Bradley
Ida Boltz
Officers Are Agreed Upon in Birmingham Merger
A new Birmingham combination forms from the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company the Birmingham Gas Company and the Consolidated Electric Light Company. Robert Jemison will be president of the Consolidated Company with a local board including Hitman Atkins Barker Walker Abbott Baxter London Kettig McCormack Newman Joseph Shook. The Old Colony Trust Company of Boston acts as financial agent and trustee for the bonus issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Robert Jeml
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
Consolidated Company
Birmingham Gas Company
Consolidated Electric Light Company
TT. Hitman
H. M Atkinson
B. F. Roden
R. H. Pearson
Students Replace Strikers in Kentucky College Row
Cincinnati report: Covington machinists appeal to Governor Beckham for an investigation into Professor J P Anderson of Kentucky State College. They allege he is prodding mechanical department students to take strikebreakers jobs in Cincinnati shops without pay. Ten students now work there under no compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Machinists’ Union
Covington
Kyr
Beckham
Acon
J. P. Anderson
Kentucky State College
Cincinnat
Four Year Terms For State Officers Adopted
The Montgomery constitutional convention approved four year terms for all state officers with General Sanford opposing. The measure merges agriculture and industries commissions and outlines election restraints, including no re election for state officers and a one year wait before seeking other offices. Debate grew spirited with procedural amendments and adjournment ending further contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Sanford
Commissioner of Agriculture
Executive Department
Senate
Degraffenveld
Hale
Amena
Montes
Mr. Greer
Calshoun
Convention Adopts Talks on State Officer Term Limit
Delegates debate amendment to bar state officers from holding another office for a year after term ends. committee backs General Sanford ordinance for a new fast seal portraying Emma Sansom and General Forrest at Black Creek ford. Western railway offers a train for delegates attending Governor Sams ford’s funeral. most Guliegues expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sanford
Emma Sansom
General Forrest
Ford
Black Creek
Western Railway
Tay Morrow
Samsford
Guleguies
Shoots and robs a peddler in North Birmingham
Abuale Zanae ti, a peddler, was shot and robbed by an unknown negro near the Country Clubhouse in North Birmingham. The assailant fired twice, wounding Zanae in the back and wounding his hand, then seized about $10 and goods worth more. Zanae lies in critical condition at St. Vincent's hospital. deputies pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Abuale Zanaeti
Clmb
North
Zanatt
Zanatl
AL St. Vincent's Hospital
Seller's Life Ends In Self-Inflicted Death In Birmingham
Birmingham June 13. Charles Sellers, an installment furniture dealer of 2100 block Second Avenue, shot himself in the head behind Wheeling & Co.'s saloon at 2120 Second Avenue about 9 this morning and died ten minutes later. Local police and coroner investigations pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
Birmingham
Ala
Charles Sellers
No Ifill Third Avenue
Wheeling & Co
Secondvenue
Hoop Plant at Ensley in Birmingham to be Located
F L Clerk and associates plan a hoop plant at Ensley Birmingham to manufacture steel hoops and cotton ties. Clark, former general manager of American Shear Steel, led a dig to repurpose the Helena rolling mill for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensley
Birmingham
Ala
F.L Clerk
Clark
American Shear Steel Company
Helena
Women of Kentucky Start Defense Fund for Howard and Powers
Prominent Lexington women raise a defense fund for James Howard and Celey Powers awaiting a second trial on the Goebel assassination case. Howard has a death sentence and Powers a life sentence. both appeals exhausted all legal avenues and the fund aims to ease their long confinement and public expenses amid sympathy from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Powers
Howard
Lexington
James Howard
Celey Powsers
Chater
William Goebel
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Graat
Atlantians
North Ceralina
N.C
North Qaroting
Wrightsville
Aycock
China
Cracksman
Britain
Echodist Mission Board
Juletty
Miller
Marietta
Bradley
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall Street
Georgia
Bavannah
Augusta
Macon
Waycross
Albany
Americas
P. Pratt Laboratory
Manufacturing Chemists
Atlanta, GA
Wallace & Company
Ivy OT
Siione
Pfeifer
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