Privileges for Wheeler Spark Debate at Alabama Convention
At the Alabama constitutional convention Special session, a proposal to grant floor privileges to General Joseph Wheeler drew applause yet faced sharp opposition from Mr. Lowe. The suspension to invite Wheeler passed 76 to 31, surprising many delegates and prompting an amendment move from Lowe.
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Boyd Cannot Be Located Missing Lexington Confederate Prominent
In Lexington Kentucky on May 23 a court in the Bettle Boyd versus General John Boyd case reveals General Boyd’s whereabouts are unknown to family and friends. His disappearance over a year ago followed his sudden departure from Thompson and Boyd harness and saddle firm leaving no explanation. Attorneys Hunt and Hunt seek a court decree to sell his Maxwell Street home, citing inability to reach him since last heard from in Texas.
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Confederate Monu ment Dedication Marbles and Par ade in Ample Observance
Friday marked the Confederate Memorial Day observance at Ft Tyler with a dawn parade, cadet escorts from Auburn and LaGrange troops, a barbecue at Robinson's Park, and a solemn ceremony at the monument. Lucian L Knight spoke, veterans were honored, and the monument was unveiled amid music by the West Point Symphony Club and the Auburn Cadets firing a salute.
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Williams makes bid for seat as caucus adjourns
The open caucus examination of Williams and his challenger ended after four hours with interruptions and protests. Williams, represented by ex Attorney General William C. Fitts, denied knowledge of a forged affidavit allegedly handed to him by a friend, while Smith of Mobile argued the case against him. The caucus adjourned to 4 tomorrow, with observers leaning that Williams has made his case for a seat.
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Gregory B. Smith
Mobile
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State Committee
Man Eilver Leaves His Home Captain of Montgomery Police Seeks New Residence
Montgomery, Ala., May 22. John W. Martin, police captain accused weeks ago, has left Montgomery for good. He initially fled to dodge accusers, then returned as friends deemed his character clear. Advised he has no legal redress, he stated he could not face his accusers without killing them and left to avoid burdens on his conscience. He has served over twenty years and has killed two men in duty.
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Montgomery Police
Montgomery
Ala
John W. Martin
Lynchburg Merchant Leaves Estate to Cashier in Surprise Will
James T. Dillard of Lynchburg dies suddenly and leaves his entire estate to Miss Jena Roberts his longtime cashier. His sisters, estranged in recent years, are cut off without any portion of the inheritance in a will that shocks local circles.
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Ynchburg
Hill Will Nond
James T. Dillard
Lynchburg
Jena Roberts
Tron
Charleston Ministers Face Arrest for Poll Tax Delinquency
Charleston citizens including a large portion of the city's ministers are required to pay poll tax or face warrants. If unpaid, warrants may lead to twenty days in the chain gang or fines up to ten dollars. Officials urge ministers to settle accounts immediately to avoid court action.
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Charleston
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East Tennessee farmers close with dinner at adjournment
The East Tennessee farmers convention adjourned this afternoon and a banquet was tendered tonight to honor visitors. Toasts were given by Professor Thomas Shaw of Minnesota University ex Governor W D Hoard of Wisconsin Colonel John B Castleman of Louisville Professor W M Scott of Atlanta and Hon Thomas B Paine of Nashville. Officers elected: President T B Melemere Batt Camp secretary treasurer A M Soute University of Tennessee Knoxville assistant secretary G W Whesler Morristown.
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East Tennessee Association
Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee Farmers’ Convention
Thomas Shaw
Minnesota University
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
John B. Castleman
Louisville
W. M. Scott
Atlanta
Thomas B. Paine
Nashville
T. B. Melemere
Batt Camp
A. M Soute
University of Tennessee
G. W. Whesler
Morristown
Plumbers Strike Shocks Birmingham Labor Scene
About fifty union plumbers in Birmingham are on strike over Saturday work hours and pay. Employers had granted an eight hour day on Saturday after a prior demand, but plumbers claim the agreement implied reducing Saturday work by one hour. The scene reflects local labor tensions as Alabama municipal leaders plan a June convention.
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Birmingham
Ala
Memphis merchant Milton Denie drops dead in Arkansas
Milton Denie formerly of Memphis and three decades in commerce in Little Rock died of heart failure in the office of Dr. J F Hill. He was 41 and a son of the late John A Denie of Memphis, leaving a family behind in this city.
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Tenn
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John A. Denie
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Petersburg
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Stockdell
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Johnston
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Virginia delegates chosen for state convention vote
Richmond May 22 Democrats carried most districts in the Virginia delegate vote for the constitutional convention meeting June 12. The body will have 100 members and protest over a light single vote cited. Free Miners on a Strike at Coalburg
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Richmond
Virginia
Pain Balm Heals Sprained Ankle Say Guide Editor
George E. Cary editor of The Guide in Washington recounts a severe ankle sprain cured quickly by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He notes his frostbitten feet also improved with the remedy and urges others to use it. Sold by all druggists.
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Noff Is Sent To Prison Former Merchant Vow Occupies A Cell
Moses Lebanoff, once a Twentieth Street merchant, was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for contempt of court in bankruptcy proceedings. A trustee was appointed, Lebanoff denied assets, and a rule to show cause was ignored. Assets alleged at 200 dollars. Also reports on Birmingham Athletic Club reorganization with 16 000 capital and plans for a building, 23 single story dwellings in Atlanta for 800, and Golden Cross order commemorations in Knoxville. Southern Railway offers reduced rates to Confederate Veterans Reunion in Memphis with May 25 27 dates.
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Meek
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Demang
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Atlanta
Confederate Veterans Reunion
Memphis
Southern Railway
Counterfeiters Are Caught at Ban Ygnacio near Juarez
Police near Ban Ygnacio in the Mexican border area uncovered a complete counterfeit operation with nine full outfits for making American money. G Portz and A Marques were arrested on suspicion of running the plant. Revival at Swainsboro under way with a Protestant meeting at the Methodist church led by pastor T T Darley. General J C Flat FE to assist Wadley meeting.
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Miss Crawford Named Maid of Honor in Memphis May
Miss Kate Thompson Crawford of Memphis has been appointed maid of honor to Miss Draper, sponsor in chief for the United Confederate Veterans. She is the daughter of W. J. Crawford and granddaughter of the late Jacob Thompson.
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Memphis
Tenn
Kate Thompson Crawford
Miss Draper
United Confederate Veterans
W. J. Crawford
Jacob Thompson
Queen Victoria’s Punctuality in Quarterly Review
The article portrays Queen Victoria as meticulously punctual, treating time as essential to work and describing impatience with delays. It notes her superstition toward punctuality and a tolerance for folly, while praising practical judgment and early career decisiveness.
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Queen Victoria
Quarterly Review
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