Alabama Doubt and Debate Over Constitutional Convention
Montgomery dispatch reports a split in Alabama Democrats over ratifying a constitutional convention. Supporters claim party unity will propel the measure, while opponents fear disenfranchisement and ring influence. The July vote hinges on whether the convention is approved as a party issue or rejected.
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Jos. Ohl
Montgomery
Ala
Una
Itg
Alabama
Mao
Ita
Johnston
Black Belt
Poihere Fall Testimonials Highlight Gratitude and Healing
A chaotic note reports thousands of voluntary testimonials of gratitude and chants praising healing, mentioning Bianka Ned for No 2 women and No 4 for cate t for skin diseases, with Sasa booklet offered free.
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Poihere
Cate
T For
Sasa
Alabama Democrats Split Over Constitutional Convention Move
Alabama delegates argued over endorsing a constitutional convention. Governor Johnston opposed making it party policy. Brandon led the anti convention faction while Lowe Pettus and Tunstall supported it. The vote showed a narrow majority favoring endorsement amid low popular interest and party divisions.
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Major Brandon
Bob Lowe
Tuscaloosa
Brandon
Lowe
Birmingham
Jefferson
Clayton
Uch
Frank Pettus
Tunstall
Fale
Denson
Indoraement
Alabama
Taly
Ike Hall
Democrats of
Ohio
Anniston to Open Carpet Factory With 8000 Capital
The Anniston Carpet Company is organized in Anniston Alabama with 8000 capital to manufacture Ingram carpets. A large jet plant is bought near Mulberry and Eleventh Streets to house the mill. Construction starts next week and operation expected by June first. Sixty to seventy workers planned with initial output around 1600 yards daily. The firm aims to quickly expand size and output through existing distribution channels.
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Anniston
Ala
Anniston Carpet Company
Ingram
Mulberry
Eleventh Streets
Fune
Armstrong Paid the Morey A Few Days After Statement
The charges against A. L. Armstrong, cashier of the Continental Bank, were brought before United States Commissioner Clough in Memphis on March 3. Armstrong waived examination and posted bond to appear in federal court in May. Overdrafts claimed to violate banking laws were reported in December 1997 and allegedly paid a few days after the statement, with pledges of collateral securing them.
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Memphis
Tenn
A. L. Armstrong
Continental Bank
United States
Clough Tofay
Cotton Mills May Combine Efforts Across States
Taunton Massachusetts March 3 8 special from New Bedford reports representatives of the wool and textile trade seeking to unite cotton mills from the United States to control the entire cotton production. The move aims to reduce yarn shortages and stabilize prices amid industry troubles.
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Byndicate
Taunton
Mass
New Bedford
Toombine
Catt
Fara
Raleigh Nears Home After Two Years At Sea
The U S cruiser Raleigh under Captain Joseph B Coghlan returns from Manila via Singapore Colombo Bombay Aden Port Said Alexandria Malta and Gibraltar en route to New York by April 15. The ship, part of Admiral Dewey s squadron, carried crew from the Olympia and participated in Manila Bay operations.
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Payal
Azores
Raleigh
Joseph B. Coghlan
Manila
Bermuda
New York
Raleigh Haa
Atlantic
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Manila Bay
Corregidor
Callao
Sutig
Malate
Minngapore
Colombo
Bombay
Aden
Port Said
Alexandria
Malta
Algiers
Gibraltar
Coghran
Singapore
Raleigh Sails and Encounters Friendly Fleet Salutes
The Raleigh toured the Mediterranean visiting Malta Aden and Gibraltar. Spanish and British ships greeted each other warmly while American and British officials hosted crew members. The Raleigh logged a total of 36,000 knots over two years.
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Manila
Raleigh
Bombay
Aden
Malta
Mediterranean
Cairo
United States
Harrison
Alglera
Gibraltar
Camara
Algecters
Carlos
Henry R Powers Dies After Lingering Illness
Henry R Powers died about 4 o'clock this morning at his Houston street residence after a lingering illness. His wife and daughter were at his bedside as physicians had warned of no hope for recovery. Powers was a well known Atlanta citizen with wide statewide friendships. His demise followed an earlier operation. Funeral plans will be announced later.
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Atlanta
Houston Street
Henry R. Powers
Mr. Powers
Aly
Newra
Iis
Dickerson Convicted in Bank Case at Asheville
The jury found J E Dickerson guilty after forty eight minutes. He was sentenced to ten years in a North Carolina penitentiary designated by the government, with an appeal bond set at 393000 and bond posted within an hour. Juror Glance was exonerated. signer of a bribe letter is to be arraigned tomorrow. The W H Penland bank case was continued to July 6.
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Asheville
J. E. Dickerson Bank
Dickerson
North Carolina
Balliff Logen
W. H. Penland
Waa
Cotton Manufacturers Convene in Charlotte May Convention
In Charlotte North Carolina on March 30 Special the governors of the Southern Cotton Spinners Association met to set a convention of all cotton manufacturers for Charlotte on the second Thursday in May. Prominent spinners and weavers and mill contractors were present to promote the event.
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Charlotte
N. C
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
Blue Dan Wins Opening Day Sixth Race at Hot Arkansas Meet
Blue Dan ridden by Filek held 10 to 1 odds, captured the sixth race on opening day at Little Rock Jockey Club spring meeting. A strong crowd enjoyed clear skies as Unstahtly led the Derby event, Mona B. Jost and Prince Metlurg contested down the stretch, and racing totals showed a fast track and thriving attendance.
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Little Rock
Ark
Blug Dan
Lie Rock
Jockey Club
Leo Planter
Hardy Pardes
Prince McClure
Mona B. Jost
McAvoy
Darden
Mona B
Briliant
Charley van Dusen
Prince
Leonatus
Clase
Lamplighted
Lamplighter
Hayes
T. Burns
Red Cross
Kuna
Special Notice
Linea
Edi
Taylor
Ben Esra
Dick Furber
Bill Garrett
Joe F. Quind
Jim Hays
van Dusen
Hardy Pardee
Versu
Deel
Mona
Horse Shoe Tobacco
Lines
Kraw Lad
Everett
Whirlaway
Helen Paxton
Star and Crescent
Burlesque
Hazeldean
Henry Launt
Wilson
Marite
Plot Against Czar Reported With Implicated Figures
Paris dispatch in Echo de Paris cites a Copenhagen source claiming a plot against the czar. It alleges his mother and Mr Pobredonot Zeff of the Holy Synod are implicated. The conspirators aim to exploit the czar's illness to remove him and shift power to his uncle, described as a notorious reactionary.
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Paris
Echo de Paris Today
Copenhagen
Pobredonotzeff
Holy Synod
Big steel company formed in Ohio with $50 million capital
The Republic Tron and Steel Company, organized to control thirty bay iron mills west of Pittsburg, plans a $50,000,000 capital stock. Details of organization to be completed next week with officers elected. A steel plant to be erected locally. Also notes the death of Mrs Coline of Quitman, Ga, stricken with paralysis and buried this afternoon.
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Ohio Corporation
Youngstown
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Thirty Bay Iron Mills
Pittsburg
Board Will Investigate Charge Against Floyd County Official
Floyd County School Commissioner J D Gwaltney faces formal charges as the board of education meets to discuss the case. The preliminary hearing is set for April 20 with Gwaltney continuing to oversee county duties until then.
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Gwaltney
Floyd County
Rome
Board of Education
J. D. Gwaltney
Ottten
Governor's Horse Guards Anniversary Celebration at Cap tain Dozier Residence
The Governor's Horse Guards mark the sixteenth anniversary tonight at Captain J. Deter's residence 21 Ashby Street. The event features recitations and a four part musical program with refreshments on the lawn or in the parlors. All members in dress uniform will attend with friends. over forty active members and several deputies await action.
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Governor’s Horse Guards
Captain Dozier
Governor's Horse Guards
J. & Deter
Ashby Street
Gibson Booking for His Wife
Peter C Gibson a Black schoolteacher from Reynoldstown describes a violent night seeking his wife Lenora Gibson after a confrontation at his home with constable Payton and landlord Mr Mantin. He fled through a pistol fired chase spanning about a half mile, later returning to search. wife’s whereabouts unknown. Additional details of Payton Mantin relation remain unclear.
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Peter C. Gibson
Reynoldstown
Lenora Gibson
Gibson
C. C. Wimbish
Jackson McHenry
Clay Street
J. W. Maulin
Maulin
Leonard
Old Faith
Peyton
Gibston
Lookout Mountain Railroad Plans Ten-Mmile Extension
J T Cross president of Lookout Mountain Railroad announces extension of the line ten miles to near the Durham coal mines on Lookout Mountain. A syndicate has bought coal lands and this road will develop them. work to begin soon.
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Durham
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sharch
J.T. Cross
Lookout Mountain Railroad Company
Lookout Mountain
Durham, Gu
Syndicate
Longshoremen Demand Raise In Lake Shore Towne Strike
A Cleveland conference of longshoremen representing ore unloading ports agreed to demand a wage increase. Unloaders would gain 10 cents, Cleveland crew handlers 10 cents, while other ports previously paid 2 cents. If vessel men refuse, a strike could halt navigation, affecting about 600 workers and numerous lake vessels.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland
Colts and Vets Play Tight Game in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on March 0 special report, the Colts played the Cincinnati Vets in a sharp ball game won by the Vets 107 to 0. The match drew attention for tomorrow’s final game here this season. The Cincinnati club departs for Atlanta Saturday afternoon. Manager Bancroft agreed to return to Columbus for spring practice in 1500.
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Columbus
Cincinnati
Cincfanacts
Atlanta
Bancroft
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