Alabama convention faces costly roll call and overhauls
Montgomery May 20 special. The constitutional convention spent the day calling roll for resolutions and ordinances with debate stalling after the roll. Expenses reach about a thousand dollars daily and may rise as members push for a broad overhaul, while printing 4000 copies of Knox’s address and establishing a reading clerk.
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That Decision Lets Me Out Theyre Yours In Civil Cases
A transcription of debates on civil case procedures and legislative powers discusses how Parties may argue for relief, and that corporations can lose charters via legislature. It covers proposed education board female membership, veteran tax exemptions, school fund allocations, and term limits for officials. Washington dispatch notes Representative E B Lewis from Montezuma visiting to advocate routes, appoint officers, and comment on Supreme Court rulings and Tilman McLaurin politics.
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Grant Statue in Capitol Decorated by Grand Army Women
Washington May 29 The Grant statue in the capitol rotunda hosted an emotional ceremony as women of the U and Grant Circle and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic placed a wreath and sang America after remarks by GRA members who served with Grant. All executive buildings, including the White House, were ordered half staff for Memorial Day, affecting the president's home-coming day.
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Loree Chosen President of Baltimore and Ohio
At a Baltimore and Ohio Railway board meeting John K K Cowen resigned as president and will stay as general counsel. J F Loree of the Pennsylvania Railroad was elected to succeed him and will take duties June 1. Loree may appoint George L Potter to lead the Baltimore and Ohio operations west of Pittsburg.
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Ayer’s Hair Vigor Claims Gray Hair Reversal
An elderly Towson reader touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor claiming no gray hairs at eighty. The ad asserts the product restores color, thickens hair, and prevents shedding, recommending daily use with a one dollar bottle.
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Hair product mail order notice from Lowell Mass
A fragmented ad offers mail order distribution to customers with prepaid charges and express service. The text mentions J. Avan Co. of Lowell Massachusetts and a request to send the product and payment via express office. The exact product name appears garbled as The Hair.
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Livingston Calls For Extra Session Over Philippine Court Ruling
Congressman Livingston visits departments and warns administration officials there is talk of an extra session due to Supreme Court decisions affecting the Philippines. He argues the ruling may undermine tariffs and immigration laws, potentially allowing free goods and migrants from the Philippines and other Asian nations to flood the United States. He cites Spain´s retained rights under the peace treaty and warns of possible economic disruption if Congress does not act.
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Colonel Michler Dead in Washington After Illness
Colonel Francie Michler, former adjutant to Lieutenant General Gradralsilles, died at his Ida residence after a prolonged illness. A graduate of West Point, Michler hailed from Pennsylvania and served in the secretary role prior to his death in Washington.
Charleston City Council Approves Goose Creek Water Contract
Charleston South Carolina May 20 Special pre contract for a new water supply from Goose Creek was approved after four years of study. Citizens oppose the plan citing salt water intrusion and poor water quality with crabs found above the proposed intake station. The agreement proceeds despite public concerns.
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New York Man to Pay for Down Plantation Deal
In Charleston on May 29 special opinion by Judge Simonton orders Edward L. Smith of New York to pay Pinckney Brown 18500 for a plantation bought from Brown. Smith had rented the property to Hitchcock and William C. Whitney and refused payment, claiming the agreement invalid. court upheld the contract and Smith’s obligation.
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Reform in Kansas Guards Youths on Market Street
Emporia Gazette reports five young women from Emporia seen on Commercial Street during a cooking school session. Names include Mabel Mullington of 701 Market, Inez Post of 152 West, Myrtle Worthington of 80 Exchange, Mrs Jhn Slawhy of 95 Exchange, and Farla Blzer of 420 Constitution. Parents described as genteel. Mullington girl, seventeen, flaunts fashionable dress. Father reportedly faced bankruptcy court last year. locals recall early settler era.
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Emphatic Portraits of Local Girls and Cooking Skills
The piece portrays two figures, Mullington and Harthington, amid critiques of their domestic skills. It notes Mullington owes $215 to a baker since 1830 and that the Post girl, a newcomer, cannot cook like her mother but can candy and bake. It contrasts the Harthington girl’s lively chatter with shyness in work and critiques her dress and gait. The column links purses, meals, and reputations to social expectations, urging women to focus on cooking education and restraint.
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