Senate approves amendment for election of senators by people
The Senate voted 64 to 24 to amend the constitution to provide direct popular vote for U S Senators. The Bristow amendment, granting federal supervision of elections, passed 45 to 44 with Vice President casting the deciding ballot. House already approved. Clarke’s vote split party lines. many Republicans opposed.
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Bristow
House
Reed
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Bacon
Congress
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Arkansas
Messrs. Borat
Gronna
LaFollette
Poindexter
Works
Bandegree
Burnham
Crane
Milingham
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Lippitt
Lodge
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House and Senators Predict House Refusal to Accept It
The House and several Senators forecast that the House will reject the proposal. They warn of political fault lines and potential shifts in GOP and Democratic positions as negotiations proceed.
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House
Maury Countians Buy Fine Jerseys at Lewisburg sale
Maury county buyers in Lewisburg purchased a large draft of Jerseys, led by P. Whitaker & Son. The sale produced high prices, with Dixie Fairy and Prussian Lad offspring among top lots. Purchasers included A PEEK INTO HIS POCKET and Dr. Pillow alongside Charles P. Hatcher, highlighting strong demand and notable prices.
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Lewisburg
Maury County
P. Whitaker & Son
Lytle Creek
Filibuster Watch as Armed Bands Gather in New Orleans
Washington reports close monitoring of alleged soldiers of fortune assembling in New Orleans to escort General Low in Central America. The Justice and State Departments receive minute reports on plans of would be war makers while noting the difficulty of stopping filibusters due to legal technicalities and port movement constraints.
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Soldiers of Fortune
New Orleans
Central America
Department of Justice
State Department
Tropic
United States
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Card
A California druggist recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant suitable for children. The letter praises its safety, lack of opiates, and absence of digestion interference. Signed by C. H.ard Drug Co and C. Le Per eons, with mention of WOL DRIDGE CO.holding the original product in a yellow package.
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Pasadema
Cal
Foley and Co
Foley
C. H. Ard Drug Co
C. le
C. le Pereons
Sec'y and
Treas
Foley's
Woldridge CO
Trust problem solution affects United Fruit Bluefields stock vote
In New Orleans June 13 an opinion by Judge Rufus E. Foster upheld a receivership of the Bluefields Steamship Company and prohibited United Fruit Company from voting any of its Bluefields stock. The court ordered an officer election under court supervision and barred votes suggesting United Fruit control.
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United States Circuit Court
Rufus E. Foster
United Fruit Company
Bluefields Steamship Company
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Bluefields S. S. Company
Frederick M. Steele
Chicago
Bluefields
Thhy
United Trust Company
Bluefields Company
Yuma Sets High Record Mark Amid Heat Wave
Washington June 13 heat wave yields 110 in Yuma Arizona the highest reading west of the Rockies and surpasses all stations including Washington with 101 the downtown thermometers hit 107 as the heat extends across the middle Atlantic states Ohio Valley and the South and Southwest with 95 to 102 expected to linger tomorrow while scattered showers are forecast.
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Yuma, Ariz
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Middle Atlantic
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Shreveport
Raleigh
N.C
Collision between electric car and auto near Rosslyn
In Rosslyn across the Potomac from Washington two vehicles collided on the Ted Old Dominion line. Harry W. Mitchell of Glencarlyn Virginia was burned to death after his car overturned and caught fire. Fred Kitchel a Private in the Fifteenth Cavalry at Fort Myer Virginia was seriously injured. Three other men riding the trolley were severely hurt.
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Washington
Harry W. Mitchell
Glencarlyn
Fred Kitchel
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Myer
Ted Old Dominion Electric Line
Mitchell
Rosslyn
Potomac River
Bryan Hearst Back Champ Clark Drive Boosted in 1912 Effort
Washington June 12 Bryan and Hearst signaled friendly support for Champ Clark as Democratic nomination prospects rise. Bryan’s letter says no hard feelings over Clark’s wool schedule turn down and hints he could back Clark if he could run. Col John Temple Graves adds Hearst’s goodwill and notes their Congress friendship and progressive ideas guiding the party. Missouri delegates hear of the development with caution, hinting support could surface at spring national convention selection.
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Champ Clark
William J. Bryan
William Randolph Hearst
Clark
Bryan
Mr. Clark
John Temple Graves
Hearst
Col. Graves
Congress
Democratic Party
Heast
Missouri
Joseph W. Folk
Folk
Reed
Refuse Diploma If Negro Gets One
In St Louis on June 13, white seniors at Christian Brothers College threaten to refuse diplomas at graduation if the black classmate is awarded one. Brother Justin, college president, says the colored student will receive his diploma if only he completes the degree.
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ST. Louis
Christian Brothers’ College
Justin
Chaffin Brothers Sell Colt for Six Hundred Dollars
Chaffin Bros. yesterday sold a two year-old colt sired by Walter Direct to James Sullivan of Selma Alabama for $600. The colt is a full sister to Halle Direct.
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Walter Direct
James Sullivan
Selma
Als
Hallle Direct
Thomas B Formey Elected Columbia Bank Director
At a bank directors meeting this morning the Columbia Bank and Trust Company elected Thomas B Formey as a new director.
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Columbia Bank & Trust Company
Thomas B. Formey
Dobbins and Ewing Move to Northwest Corner Stocked
Dobbins and Ewing are now located in the northwest corner of the square with a full stock of Deering machines including binders mowers and rakes, marking a new stock arrival and expanded offerings.
Fight Against Prohibition Law
Jackson Tenn June 14 In the case of Caruthers Ewing vs the Arlington Hotel Memphis the supreme court reversed and dismissed the suit Ewing sought to collect fees for legal services in a fight to contest the constitutionality of the states prohibition law An agreement with Bert Parker Sam Baumgartner Arlington Hotel and others provided 1250 cash 1000 if unsuccessful 4000 if he suspended enforcement and 9000 if the law was declared unconstitutional The court held the contract void cannot be enforced noting it sought to suspend and nullify a criminal law and distinguishing lawyer fees for defending a client from fees for challenging a criminal statute
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Jackson, Tenn
Caruthers Ewing
Arington Hotel
Memphis
Supreme Court
Ewing
Bert Parker
Sam Baumgartner
Arlington Hotel
The
Baptists Postpone Big Meeting Indefinitely
The Baptist group postponed their large gathering indefinitely. Rev. J. Freeman of Wartrace assisted in recovery efforts to aid the senator and Rev. T. Athey in ongoing holding and avryices. This note appears in The Herald.
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J. 4. Freeman
Wartrace
T. Ti
Athey
GRAFT IN PRISON COAL ALLEGATIONS SURFACE
Wil Tay Church Osborn and George E. Van Kennon released a preliminary report on the State Prison Department, alleging irregularities in coal delivery over eight years. They claim the State lost about $25,000 with Theot and Coal Company of Platisiuts supplying 40 percent of coal to Sing Sing Auburn and other prisons.
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Albany
Wil Tay Church Osborn
Governo Dix
George E. van Kennon
Gate State Departments
State
Theot and Coal Company of Platisiuts
John F. O'Brien
George C. Kellogg
Sing Sing
Auburn
Ini
Donn’s Kidney Pills Advertised For Kidney Pain Relief
An old ad claims Donn’s Kidney Pills quicken action for backache and tired kidneys. The copy touts rapid relief, urges prompt use, and notes sales by Foster, Howell & Co in New York as sole agents for the product. Remember the name for strong kidneys.
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Foster Aulburn Co
New York
Vasi States
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