Alabama's bitter governor race stirs in May campaign clashes
Reports detail intense political warfare between Kolb and anti Kolb factions as Alabama braces for the first ballot. The Advertiser condemns attacks on Kolb while farmers rally behind his candidacy, with county delegates split and tension rising across Montgomery amid rumor of a potential second ballot surge.
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Kelb
Sulruston Richart
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Koib
Norwood Colquitt
Lee County
Montgomery
Postion
Court Cowhiding at Birmingham Man’s Assault on Hamilton
Hamilton, a gambler, was cowhided by George West in a Birmingham police court. West, angered by a defamatory note about Miss West, struck Hamilton multiple times, interrupting court. West was fined for contempt and arrested for assault. Hamilton sustained serious injuries and cried for help.
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Yung
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Hamlton
North Augusta Plans Iron Bridge and Electric Rail Linking Suburb
A May meeting granted North Augusta a license to build an iron bridge over the Savannah River at McKinne Street and lay an electric lane to connect with Broad Street streetcars. The bridge will serve pedestrians and vehicles, be publicly free, and maintained by the North Augusta company. The city grants tax exemption to encourage a new suburb across the river and rail connection to Augusta.
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Hewitt
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Tennesseet
John Cowden
City of
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Gulf of Mexico
Holman
Mississippi
Bonnner
Louisana
McCreary
Kentucky
International Bank Sow
Sub treasury bill stirs congress and tariff fight
In Wiswiveroy May 97 a heated debate swirls around replacing the sub treasury with a land loan plan backed by legal tenders. Colonel Polk and allies push the bill while many southern lawmakers fear constitutional hurdles and political backlash from Sherman and McKinley era tariff clashes unfold as nominations and votes loom.
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Vethung Shusit
Alliance Offyers
United States
Twlce
Varous
Timahill
Astraddie
Sub-Treasury
Polks Bill
Allance
Jeliars
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John G Carlala
Kentmcky
Matt Davis
Senate
Aesmon
Colquitt
Carlton
Athens
Martin Amorous
Atlanta
Sherman
Whiteroy
McKinley
Allison
Nehanley
Ohio
McKanley
Alison
Aldnch
Aldnoh
Slisrman
Henator
Grant Henke
Anson
Senate Passes Customs Bill and Revenue Reform
The Senate resumed debate on customs bills, approving a substitute to treat liquor shipments as state property after transport ends. Other actions included the conference report on the McHanley customs reform bill, a judiciary panel recommendation for a Raleigh district court, and appointments to committees on appropriations finance and territories and woman suffrage. The House adjourned after related votes and river and harbor discussions.
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Lee Statue Ceremonies Attract Richmond Visitors
Richmond Va May 11 Special J The unveiling of General Robert E Lee's statue draws ex confederate leaders and distinguished arrivals in Richmond. General Joseph E Johnston Governor Gordon of Georgia and General Beauregard express regrets while Mary and Mildred Lee attend ceremonies with local dignitaries and military units from Charleston Wilmington and Raleigh joining processions and receptions through the city.
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Texas
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Charleston
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Washington Light Infantry
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Danville
Wilmington Light Infantry
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North Carolina State Guard
Lee Monument
John P Richardson
Mauldin
Bonham
Tennessee Society meeting and Atlanta Typotheta union events
The Tennessee society held a May evening reunion at Worth Pryor Street residence with elaborate decorations, prayers, piano solos and a Hugh Lawson White address by Colonel Bon Broyles, plus reminiscences and new branch plans for the United Typotheta of America. Atlanta printers and publishers formed a local Typotistas branch at the Markham House, with James Davidson outlining aims and officers elected. Memorial services for Union soldiers are announced for Marietta, with a special train and round-trip fares.
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Waring Brothers offer on Fortuweras mills and pension deals
Telegraph briefs report Waring Brothers of Sist on offer of 133200 at 103 for four and two halls, 122 for foursies. Bishop James O Connor of Omaha diocese dies aged 68. Two Chattanooga policemen exchange shots during duty. Divorce granted in New York. Indians of Indian Territory accept government land offer adding 271615 acres. Philadelphia post office master Gallacher arrested for theft. Farmers near Stevenson Alabama poisoned, died within an hour. Representative Flower proposes 260000 for Grant monument. Gladstone spoke at Harvard on early general election and Ireland. Various official actions and inquiries noted across multiple items.
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