Florida House Passes Redistricting and Dispensary Debates
In Tallahassee on May 16 the Florida Senate cleared its calendar and passed bills granting Palatka city powers, upholding constitutional court jurisdiction, and regulating dredging while extending labor label protections. The House approved a redistricting plan creating a north south peninsula division for a new congressman, with sharp debate over an east west substitute. The dispensary bill faced heated exchanges with postponement votes and amendments redirecting net proceeds to public schools. A $100,000 capitol expansion item was carried over, and Greater Tampa consolidation hearings featured strong testimony for and against annexation, amid a tense legislative mood. A convict leasing resolution for state institutions will be considered next.
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Pia
Senate
Palatka
State Supreme Court
House
Special Joint Committee
Peninsula
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Lafayette
Levy, Mation
Citrus
Hernando
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Lake
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Polis
Manatee
de- Sota
Lee
Maurie
Hamilton
Suwanee
Columbia
Baker
Bradford
Alachua
Duval
Clay
Nassau
St Janus
Fulnat
Volusia
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Oscraia
Breard
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Jefferson
Leon
Wakula
Gadsden
Liberty Franklin
Jackson
Calhoun
Holmer
Washingtor Walton
Santa Rosa
Escaambla
Messrs Zewadski
Palmer
Young
Davidson
Keance
Griggs
Broward Clarke
Gornto
Wolfe Blanton
McGiffin
State Capitol
Greater
Tampa
East Tampa
West Tampa
Fort Brooke
Senate Chamcter
Jene T. Leste
Lyslle
Thomas Palmer
MacFarlane
Leslie
Florida
Representative Chamber
Commisser, Agriculture and Me Board Cr Ome
Switchman Sues Road For Very Large Amount
Jackson Mississippi May 15 Special The federal court opens trial in a sensational damage suit filed by T J Wood formerly a switchman at the Illinois Central yard in McComb City seeking 20000 for injuries from a February fall from a freight car The defense will claim Wood is healthy and a fraud and will present medical testimony showing he was not injured while hospital records indicate he was often intoxicated at night The case features strong legal talent on both sides and expert medical testimony is expected Also noted are remarks by Dr H S Gulley on yellow fever transmission and reports on the King’s Daughters Mississippi branch activities including papers on the Apieituat Side of the Order and Human Side of the Order followed by a trolley ride and a reception honoring Mrs Isabella Davis
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Jackson
Miss
T. J.wood
Illinoia Central
McComba City
Wood
Misalalpp
King's Daughters
Bymerville
Groinville
Jrter
Ehving
Greenville
Duriux
National Council of Women
Hugh Miler Thompson
Mra
Isabella Charles Dav's
Relief fund scandal questioned in Texas legislature
A Galveston News digest reports on a Texas House inquiry into Galveston relief funds after the storm. It notes receipts of 1 043 495 and disbursements of 1 204 639 with balances, and alleges funds were diverted to build houses for well to do recipients while many properties were destroyed. It cites committee actions, land leases, and questions of misused money and biased distribution.
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Galveston
Tex
House of Representatives
Texas
Galveston News
Tefund
McVitle
Relief Committee
Trelief Committee
Central Committee
John Sealy
Finance Committee
Legigrative
Ita Vo
Placia
State of Texas
Pny
Royal Arcane and Odd Fellows Meet in Asheville Assembly
In Asheville North Carolina May 15 special two hundred members of the state grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows attend their annual session expected to conclude Thursday night. They toured the Biltmore estate and sacral work was shown by D H Woodell. Greensboro selected as next year’s meeting site. Delegates from forty four states attend the opening session of the supreme council of the Royal Arcanum also in Asheville for a ten day gathering.
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Asheville
N. C
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Jacksonville
Odd Fellows
Biltmore
D. H. Woodell
Brand
Greensboro
Ashevilles
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Annual meeting of North Carolina State Medical Society
Durham NC May 15 Special The annual meeting opens with the examining board on Thursday May 16 and runs through May 19 An attendance of about 300 physicians is expected Reports mention possible sensational proceedings including an impeachment trial of a society member
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Durham
N. C
The
State Medical Society
Mayrid
State Society
A L Johnston Dead A South Electrical Engineer of Note
Richmond May 15 A Lonzstaff Johnston well known electrical and consulting engineer in the south died this morning after months of illness. He was fifty years old last August. Born to Peyton Johnston of Ireland and Milas Ann Macon of Richmond he was educated at Virginia Military Institute. He served as city engineer of Manchester and helped build the Chesapeake and Ohio railway and tunnels and led James River improvements before specializing in electrical railway work.
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Richmond
A. Lonzstaff Johnston
South
Mr. Johnston
Peyton Johnston
Langford
Ireland
Milas Ann Macon
Johnaston
Virginia Military Institute
J. M. Brooke
Matthew F. Maury
Manchester
Chesapeake and Ohio
James River
WANTS TO LIBEL THE CAPITOL
James V. Taylor of Portsmouth asks to seize the Virginia state capitol to collect a claimed 31.00 for services as a U S treasury collaborator. He instructs a federal collector to take action with care to avoid violence and to target the torpedo works building at Trigz.
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Taylor
Virginia
Richmond
Joseph E Stewart
James V. Taylor
Portsmouth
United States Treasury Department
Torpedo Bests
Trigz Works
One Boy Kills Another in Virginia Tragedy
In Greensbacksville, Virginia, Hillman Spivers, twelve, shot and killed fourteen year old Alonzo Thomas with a double barreled breech loading gun. The youth fled after attempting to drown himself and later surrendered to authorities as communities reel from the loss.
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Hillman Spivers
Alonzo Thomas
Greenbacksville
Richmond
Newa
Greensbacksville
Senator McLaurin to Speak in Greenville Next Week
State news note Senator McLaurin will address Greenville on an invitation by local leaders. The speech, planned for next Wednesday, is expected to focus on state matters in more detail than his Charlotte talk. Other invitations include Senator Stellanin at Newberry for a firemen’s tournament and upcoming talks by Bath Senator Tilvosy and Governor Motnusin who declined.
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McLaurin
Greenville
S. C
Columbia
Senator McLaurin
Charlotte
SteLanin
Newherry
Bath
Tilvosy
Mot Nusin
Timon
Grand Master Burger Elected as Odd Fellows Meet
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows convened in Birmingham announcing Jake Burger of Birmingham as grand warden after canvassing the vote. A special committee will report on an orphans and widows home while bylaw changes and lodge suspensions spark debate. The Rebekahs met in Birmingham for their seventh annual convention with new lodges formed in Se lacourza, Lensburgh, and Ensley and revivals at Anniston and Riverside.
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Birmingham
Ala
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Hare
Credentals
Crand Warden
Jake Burger
J. H McKay
Woodlawn
Berger
Grand Lodge
George Huddle
Aton
Stand
Sheffield
M Mesmershin
Brand Lodge
Vereon
Peruna advertised as cure-all in 1899 letters
A long testimonial row from Albert Lea Minnesota cites Peruna as a grand medicine restoring health. Letters praise cures for malaria related womb inflammation, general weakness, backache, and catarrhal issues. Dr Hartman’s address offered for guidance.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Pernna Medicine Co
Columbus
Onto
Peruna
Petuna
Lucy Annie Heiser
Neece
Beruna
King Edward II Thanks South Carolina for Queen Victoria Death Resolutions
Lord Lansdowne forwards King Edward VII thanks for South Carolina resolutions of sympathy on Queen Victoria’s death. Ambassador Choate delivers the message to Governor McSweeney, noting the King, his government, and the British Empire appreciated the sentiment.
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Victoria
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Choate
McSweeney
Lord Lansdowne
House of Representatives
Senate of
Carolina Negroes and Pistol Totes Rise Across Regions
In Columbia and surrounding areas a growing habit of carrying concealed pistols among white farmers and Black laborers has appeared. Recent incidents include two cotton-field shootings in Taurens and Darlington, and a fatal shooting in Johnston where Jim Mobley killed Jim Deal before fleeing.
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Columbia
Darlington
Johnston
Jim Mobley
Leslie Martin
Jim Deal
Martin
Mobley
Southern Freight Agents Elect Officers at Charleston Session
The Southern railway freight agents annual convention in Charleston adjourned with harmonious proceedings. Elected for the ensuing year were J. Garner as president, E. T. Lamb as first vice president, G. A. Barnes as second vice president, W. J. Gatchell as third vice president, F. N. Tate as secretary, C. H. W. Tavender as treasurer, with TW. J. Townsend E. J. Lea Theodore Parker 3 A. Baumgardner P A. Holly and Ch. Caniler C. M. Ferris and W. Pierre on the executive and conference committees.
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Charleston
Southern Railway
J. Garner
E. T. Lamb
G. A. Barnes
W. J. Gatchell
F. N. Tate
C. HW Tavender
J. Townsend
E. J. Lea
Theodore Parker
A. Baumgardner
P A. Holly
Ch. Caniler
C. M. Ferris
W. ©. Pierre
Cave-In Kills and Injures Workers in Norfolk Tunnel
Roanoke Va May 15 The cave in near Shewsville on the Norfolk and Western tunnel killed Price Jones Wytheville HE Marks Elston Toe Miller home unknown Alex Jameson Henry county and others injured Jack Wright had text broken and washed amputated this morning James Diggs thigh broken Louis Galloway bruised All workers in tunnel were examined an hour before the accident and found to be all right
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Worr
Roanoke
Shewsville
Norfolk
Rille Road
Price Jones
Wytheville
Marks
Elston Toe Miller
Alex Jameson
Henry County
Jack Wright
Tex
James Digss
Louis Galloway
Montague Carries Henrico in Subernatorial Delegates
Montague carried eleven precincts in Henrico County with ten delegates while Swanson carried four precincts with one delegate each as precinct meetings concluded. The race for subernatorial delegates to the Richmond convention on May 15 became the county's most exciting development yet.
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Richmond
Henric Provent
Montague
Bwanon
Howards Grove
Shanker's
Swanson
Contested Machinery Charge Spurs Local Delegation Fight
The Swanson faction claims regular proceedings while Montague supporters call meetings disgraceful. Lamb, a Montague delegate, was defeated by John Angle. County Chairman Askie Smith and Sheriff Simon Solomon fell to Montague forces. Dickinson County elected seven Montague delegates and York district awarded two.
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Swanson
Montague
Coangresanan ‘Lamb
John Angle
Askie Smith
Simon Solomon
Dickinson County
York
Trey Will Be Investigated Larceny at Knoxville Recruiting Station
The War Department announced a full investigation into charges of larceny of military stores from the Knoxville recruiting station at Chattanooga and Knoxville. Captain C B Vogdes in charge received orders from the adjutant general for a thorough inquiry and punishment of all implicated. A large quantity of clothing and blankets is reported missing as Louis Parnell, a civilian, remains under arrest.
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Knoxville
Tenn
War Department
Chitta‘pooga
C. B. Vogdes
Chattanooga
Adjutant General's Office
Vordes
Chattarooga
Louis Parnell
Hart County Bank Heist Stuns Mumfordsville Police
May 13. Hart County Deposit Bank and Trust Company in Mumfordsville was robbed of about 4000 dollars with nitroglycerine damage to the vault. Three private boxes and bonds were taken. extent of loss and damage undetermined. Robbers left without a trace. Also an unrelated ad for King Hardware Co. promoting free ice cream samples.
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Mumfordsville
Ony
Hart County Deposit Bank and Trust Company
King Hardware Co
Peachtee
Washington May 15 Injury Leads to Fatal Shooting
In Laconne Wash a Seattle bridge company worker reprimanded his 15 year old son for a minor offense. The boy’s wounded feelings led to a fatal shot. The father, witnessing his son in distress, picked up the weapon and fired, killing him.
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Washington
John Har
Seattle Bridge Company
Laconne
Wash
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Trey
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