Constitutional convention debate outlines major reform measures
Alabama delegates report proposed changes to the constitution including increasing the House from 100 to 105 and the Senate from 33 to 37, reassigning several counties to new senatorial districts, and shifting to a three fifths vote for amendments. The governor would no longer submit acts, a new revenue rule, quadrennial terms, and a refreshed code every twelve years are proposed, with tight floor access rules and anti lobbying provisions.
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Montgomery
Ala
House
Butler
Elmore
Defferson
Walker
Etowah
Calhoun
Talladega
Henry
Lowndes
Backbone Mountain
St. Clair County
Committee On
Oates
General Assembly
Senate
Legislatire
State Association of Sheriffs, Court Clerks and Registers In Chancery
Wholesome Advice for Indigestion from Dr Morlandson
A historical health ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as trusted relief for indigestion loss of appetite sour stomach belching and nervous fatigue. It claims tablets dissolve in the mouth aid digestion supply pepsin and Golden Seal with no harmful effects and assert cures for stomach weakness except cancer of the stomach.
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Morlandson
Stuart
Trey
Convention on Cuba greeting and tax relief sparks debate
The convention debated a public greeting to Cuba and a Scent tax repeal on commercial fertilizers led by Samford and White. White fought for farmer relief but was defeated 78 to 49 amid political gossip. Governor Gates proposed refunding bonds for $100,000 to improve the capitol building and acquire the surrounding block, with floor remarks to follow.
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Ferguson
Cuba
Samford
Pike
White
Jefferson
Cobb
Gates
Erie Through Pullman Sleepers to Buffalo Route
Erie announces through Pullman sleepers to Buffalo on train No leaving Cincinnati at 6 25 p m. arriving Buffalo next morning. Route passes Chautauqua Lake with stopover options both directions. Pan American service offers 10 day stopover at Buffalo with berth reservations and folders via Atlanta contact H C.
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Erie
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Garyline
Chautauana Lake
Chautauqua Lake
New York
Atlanta
Atlanta _or_H. C.” Hola~ bird GA
P.D
BR. R
W. 4Th St
Oil Craze Grows in Decatur Alabama
Decatur Alabama June 27 oil fever spreads as trains bring prospectors and locals fear be pressed by outsiders Alabama Oil and Gas Company of New Decatur forms to bore eight to ten wells with its machinery North Alabama Standard Oil Company of Falkville plans two wells within thirty days under contract with Ohio and Indiana Oil and Gas Captain A F Lucas of Beaumont fame and family resides in New Decatur for summer securing thousands of acres to bore a well
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Decatur
Ala
Alabama Oil and Gas Company
New Decatur
North Alabama Standard Oil Company
Falkville
Home Capital
Ohio and Indiana Oil and Gaa Company
A. F. Lucas
Beaumont All Fame
New Decath
Captain Lucas
Acon
Water seeds claim Kidney liver harmony in blend
Water: Won seeds claim to harmonize liver and kidney function and touts Tyner's Little Watermeton Seeds as a superior liver kidney remedy. It asserts effectiveness, price Weenta, and availability through druggists.
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Tyner
Freak of nature born in Decatur Alabama
June 2 report from Decatur Alabama describes a newborn boy without legs or arms, only short stumps. Doctors call it a case of mental impression linked to the mother witnessing a child's limb amputation after a locomotive accident, with marked stitch-like ends on the stumps.
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Alabama
Decatur
Ala
James Taylor
Sixteen Year Old Opelika Boy Drowns Learning to Swim
In Opelika Alabama on June 21 a sixteen year old boy, Robert Mills, drowned while learning to swim at Shelton's mill pond four miles west of Opelika during a picnic. His companions failed to rescue him. he was the brother of former city police chief W T Mills. Sections note an excursion train rocked near Opelika on June 7 with injuries, and Birmingham officials report city council elected P H Limeheap as alderman. The Alabama Bar Association meets in Montgomery with Colonel Hilary A Herbert delivering the annual address.
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Opelika
OneUka
Ala
Robert Milla
Shelton
Mill Pond
Opeka
W. T Mills
Birmingham
Alabama Bar Association
Montgomery
State Bar Association
Hilary A. Herbert
Constitutional Convention
Homer’s Family in Jacksonville Pays Tribute to Late Lowell Hamer
In Jacksonville Florida on June 27 Lowell H. Hamer dies leaving a widow and a nine year old daughter who are now new here. His widow formerly Annie Tibbetts. He has two married sisters in town and another relative. One sister is married to City Comptroller Charles Verelat.
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Homer
Jacksonville
Fla
Textile Building Contract Awarded at N C College
The contract for the textile building at the State Agricultural and Mechanical College in Raleigh was awarded today for 18030 dollars. The structure is to be completed by September with nearly 330,000 dollars worth of machinery to be installed. The report also notes governor Aycock and other political mentions and a resignation of Melinotmy.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Oath of Office Dominates Virginia Constitutional Debate
In Richmond on June 27 delegates debated whether oath of office should be required for convention members. Most speakers argued against forcing an oath, while J C Wyser and A C Braxton pressed for or against differently. Ex-Governor Cameron and others signaled future opposition, with calls to continue sessions and avoid adjournment.
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Virginia
Richmond
John H Tneram
Manchester
J. M. Quarles
Augusta
Quarles
J.C. Wyser
A. C. Braxton
Staunton
William E. Cameron
Brayton
Thom
Democratic Party
Gooda
Biscuit Packers Strike Over Wage Demands in Richmond
Twenty boys aged thirteen to fifteen at the Virginia Biscuit Works demanded five cents more a week and a power hour on Saturdays when the plant closed at 2 30. The request was refused and a strike ensued. Word spread that many planned to quit and over 200 applicants sought their places. no vacancies existed in packing.
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Richmond
Virginia Biscuit Works
Knight Commander Elected At Kappa Alpha Convention
Richmond June 27 The Kappa Alpha fraternity convention here elected Micera for two years as Knight Commander over Judge J L Marden by six votes on the second ballot. Edward C. Smith of Raleigh is a Davidson College man. Other officers include RB Pritchard re-elected editor, Tazwell Hubbard re-elected grand historian, Dr. Paul L Murrill re-elected chief alumnus, Frank F McConnell re-elected grand purser.
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Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Richmond
yMicera
Edward C. Smith
Raleleh
N. G
Davidson College
J. L. Marden
Macon
Atte
RB. Pritchard
Chattanooga
Tenn
University of Tennessee
G. N. Terriderry
New Orleans
Tulane University
Nathan Eliott
Lexington
University of Kentucky
Tazwell T. Hubbard
Norfolk
Virginia Miltary
Paul L Murrill
Auburn
Ala
Kentucky State College
Drowned after attempting wave riding on Tennessee River
Sam T. Logan Sr., son of Judge T. Logan of Knoxville, drowned in the Tennessee River while boating with Miss Louie Guion of New Orleans. Logan capsized while riding the waves to save Miss Guion, who was rescued by a man onshore. The accident spoiled a social boating party and the body was recovered.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Sam T. Logan
T. Logan
Louie Guion
New Orleans
Young Logan
Kentucky Good Roads Convention Opens in Louisville
Great interest surrounds the Kentucky Good Roads convention in Louisville, begun June 26 and continuing through tomorrow. Three sessions reported including a temporary organization and afternoon addresses by Governor Beckham and W H Moore of the National Good Roads Association, with a keynote by M O Eldridge of the Department of Agriculture. Delegates from across the state attend in strong numbers.
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Louisville
Beckham
W. H. Moore
National Good Roads’ Association
M. O. Eldridge
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Cascarets Candy Ad Warns Against Fraud on Tablets
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy tablets with the slogan C. C. C. promoting cathartic effects. It warns buyers to seek only this product, avoid bulk sales, and beware of fraud. The notice targets druggists and customers, citing a price of x0 cents.
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C. C.C
Good Roads Rally Sees Speakers Urge Chicago Train Tour
In the eastern city section a new road section was completed and the afternoon session saw speakers advocate good roads. The Chicago train will be sent to other statewide sections to provide practical demonstrations.
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Gond Road
Good Roads
Chicago
West Virginia Miners Say They Will Abide by Law
Thacker Virginia June 27 marshal Hufford and Sheriff Hatfield arrived to deny reports of ambush fire and a station riddle with bullets. They say no shots were fired while serving injunctions on strikers. Turks, leader, blames Superintendent Lambert and says union men will abide by law. Miners claim $31,000 weekly from United Mine Workers of America and readiness to endure long idle period or five years camping in mountains if needed.
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West Virginia
Thacker
A. C. Hufford
Greenway Hatfield
Co. W. Turks
Lambert
Burke
United Mina Workers of America
Reverend John Long Kills Wife in McKinney Street Tragedy
McKinney Texas June 27 Reverend John Long allegedly killed his wife on a city street by slitting her throat with a pocket knife. Witnessed by the victim’s mother, Long reportedly fled after a violent fight and was captured. He had recently been released from an asylum.
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John Long
McKinney
Tex
Hong
Tmg
Jones and Clarke Speak at Devalls Bluff Barbecue
United States Senator J K Jones and former governor Clarke spoke at a barbecue in Devalls Bluff near Little Rock on June 27. Governor Jefferson Davis, who declined to run, gave a brief address. The senatorial campaign opened though the legislature that will elect the senator won’t meet until September 1901.
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UM Ja Sau
Little Rock
Ark
United States
J. K. Jones
Clarke
United States Senate
Devalls Bluff
Jefferson Davis
Confederate Reunion in Dallas Planned for May Next Year
Dallas July 27 Colonel C C Slaughter, prominent Texas citizen, named president of the Confederate reunion to be held in Dallas in May next year. He has organized an executive committee of fifteen leading Dallas business men who have begun organizing the event.
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Dallas
Tex
C. C. Slaughter
Texas
Back asssess Murfhy estate demands back taxes
State Revenue Agent Thomas B Johnson filed a motion before the county trustee to back assess the Murphy estate for 1898 1899 and 1900. Estimates range from 1 000 000 to 1 000 000 with assessed values between 70000 and 90000. Hearing set for July 2. Inspector seeks pay in mandamus action against State Comptroller to issue salary warrant.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas B Johnson
Murphy
Pactorisa
M. J. Noonan
King
Jury Could Not Agree In Donelson Case
Nashville jury in the Giles Baker murder trial could not reach a verdict on the assassination of Alex Donelson. The panel stood seven for first degree murder and five for acquittal before being discharged.
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Nashville
Tenn
Giles Baker
Alex Donelson
Shoepanda Kidney Trouble Remedy Ad
An old newspaper classifies kidney trouble with a Swamp Root remedy pitch. It touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidneys liver and urinary issues and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Binghamton New York.
Heirs Win $2000 Policy Verdict Against Knights of Pythias
Memphis Tennessee June 2 Special The heirs of W R Warren secured a circuit court verdict of $2000 against the Knights of Pythias. The verdict enforces a clause denying payment if death is violent or while violating state law. Warren was killed in a fight in Arkansas and the fraternal order had refused payment. The award covers the policy amount plus interest to date.
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Memphis
Tem
W. R. Warren
Knights of Pythias
Knteits of Pythias
Warret
Arkansas
Pything
Memphis Industry Meeting Sets Preparations for Southern Assembly
Memphis business men form a temporary committee to organize the Southern Industrial Association annual meeting in December. Secretary N F Thompson spoke, about twenty Memphis organizations and city officials join to create an executive panel and publicize the event. North and west invites are planned, aiming for the most important southern industrial gathering.
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Memphis
Southern Industrial Association
N. F. .Thompson
Association
Bar Avavelation
Passenger Association
The
Trades and Isbor Conmeti
Leading Ladies of Memphis Form Housekeepers Con Club
About fifty Memphis ladies formed the Housekeepers' Club to promote competent domestic service. The group pledges financial aid to establish an elite training school to employ white servants in the future, aiming to improve household staffing standards in the city.
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Memphis
Housekeepers’ Club
Tenn
Surveying a New Road in Tennessee and Arkansas
The St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway survey party began work at West Memphis, Arkansas, on a proposed line aimed to connect the lower St Francis basin with regions near Helena and Vidolla Louisiana. The project compares to the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line to the Yazoo delta, promising regional impact.
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Mermphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern Allroad Company
St. Francis Basin
Yazoo and
Missiessopi Valley
Yasoo Delta
West Memphis
Helena
Vidolla
Morrison Found Guilty of Second Degree Homicide
Eldorado Kang June 27 Jessie Morrison was found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree for the murder of Mrs Olin Castle. The penalty ranges from three to five years. Morrison’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal. She was jailed after the verdict amid jurors’ protracted deliberations with a holdout reportedly.
Lightning kills girl as brother escapes in storm
Roanoke Va June 27. In a thunderstorm near Holimas a twelve year old girl and her brother, children of farmer Broomfield, left shelter and were struck by lightning. The girl carrying a hoe on her shoulder was killed. the boy was injured.
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Roanoke
Holimas
Broomfield
Changes on Gould Roads in Arkansas Rail Warpert
Russell Harding to succeed George Gould as president with George Gould retired. In Pine Bluff on June 27 rumors from St. Louis Southwestern shops indicate a circular announcing new officials, including F. H. Britton as third vice president and general manager, and R. H. Bowran as vice president and general manager Cotton Belt.
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Russell Harding
George Gould
Pine Bluff
Ark
Cotton Belt
F. H. Britton
Miganuri Pacific System
Harding
R. HH. Bowran
Britton
F. 4. Peck
Bow
Railroads grant wage demands in New Orleans
Three railroads including the New Orleans Traction Company and Orleans Railroad reply to employees. They grant all requests except higher wages, proposing a three tier wage scale of 16, 15, and 15 cents per hour for new workers and those with one or two years’ service while offering future conciliation via a committee.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Traction Company
Uni- Toliton Railroad Company
The
Orleans Railroad Company
Prospective Wage Hike Sparks Railroad Labor Tension
A fragment from a St Charley street railroad note hints at a wage increase from a prior percent to 21 percent. Workers have been summoned to gather tomorrow to hear offers and possibly vote on a strike, with expectations of mass attendance and a tenstrike likelihood.
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St Charley Street Railroad
Il Wallal Anawer
Tometter
Batumi
Audientfane
Bristol college founder W. W. James dies at eighty one
Bristol Tenn June 27 W W James eighty one founder of Sulirs college in Bristol who headed its affairs and played a prominent role in its history died today.
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John PF. Proctor
Palegate
Pullman
Fria R. R
Linnehan
P. H. Limeheap
A. J. Camp
Old
McTihenny
Falogn
Aycock
Sat Coronas
Melinotmy
Val Reaertves
Ico
Fimington
Virginia Constitutional Convention
Biscuit Packers
Hardeman
Smith
E. Williams
Tones
Murfhy Estate
E. van Winkle Gin & Machine Works
Atlanta, Ga
Yessie Morrison
Gould
MUSE
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall ST
Parlinger
Peachtree and
Ivy Streets
King Hardware Co
Central Avenue
Loyd Street
Kimball House
Depot
Court House
Capitol
Coker Real Estate CO
Steve Johnson
Ani Willam Neff
Arekavsng
Vier
Sakansas
Center Point
Howe
Howard County
Chas
WE Pfeifer & CO
Blain St
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