Callahan alleges mailer plot in 8th district primary
In his opening address Hon W W Callahan accuses rivals in the Eighth Alabama district of distributing a campaign circular from Madison County on election day to influence votes. He cites a letter from D C Almon Huntsville printer confirming the telephonic order by a relative of Judge B B Almon as the source, while noting the timing prevented response and calling it a deceitful tactic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Callahan
Madison County
R. Murray
Huntsville
B. B. Alnion
Maisiin
Callahan
Morgan County
Waktu
Saan Vifle
Dodger
Iis
D. C. al- Emon
Alabama
Wheelers
Richardson
Millionaire reformer Duke Bowers ends capital punishment in Tennessee
Memphis laborer turned millionaire Duke Bowers pushed a reform campaign that led to the abolition of capital punishment in Tennessee. He funded the effort with substantial money and aggressive publicity, facing Supreme Court review before victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke ‘Bowera
Memphis
Tennessee
Bowers
Supreme Court
Tke Bowers
Nashville
Public policy battles reshape state capital punishment laws
The article traces a long legislative struggle over abolition and education reform, noting how a veto and subsequent court rulings affected the Bowers bill, Gov Rye’s stance, and a life imprisonment case. It highlights Tennessee pushing a record for capital punishment longevity amid conservative southern resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Gilbert
Goyor Rye
Tennessée
Cwr
Riots Near Youngstown Draw Kept Out of Supreme Court View
In a cluttered note the writer mocks editorial restraint and taunts regarding Taft’s future Supreme Court seat. The text references riots near Youngstown and questions on court seating, echoing a controversial press stance.
Evacuation Debate Echoes Across Nations
Fragmentary remarks reference Gallipoli peninsular evacuation and naval dangers. The text also mocks political dodgers and hints at Madison County warning signs.
Song Parodies and Wartime Jokes Roil The North
A garbled OCR fragment cites humorous lines and headings from Virgil Bell and Morgan Blake about wartime sentiment. It references The Nashville Banner, Alabama prohibition context, and a quip about Kaiser illness, suggesting a page of light verse and rhetorical pieces amid national news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Bell
Morgan Blake
Nashville Banner
Wealth Hunch and Gas Price Grievances Stir Ohio Tensions
The snippet notes rising gasoline prices as producers seek higher returns and mentions unrest in Ohio with a provocative warlike tone. It reflects public frustration and mentions various grievances framed as a dramatic, hyperbolic assessment.
New Yacht Spin Plans Derailed by Fatigue
John proposes a yacht outing this afternoon to test his new vessel. Henry declines citing tiredness after work, as Jack arrives with a casual farewell. The snippet ends with a stray line about cross streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Henry
Jack
State press views on Allies pastures and booze outlawing
The clippings show editorials condemning alcohol as a scourge while noting Allied tire sales and military restraint. They hint at a forthcoming Alabama governor race and potential candidates including Samuel P. Kennedy Walter Miller and Thomas Wert entering the race for the Public Services Commission.
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Samuel P. Kennedy
Calholin
Wak
Alabama Public Services Commission
Walter Mitler
Tuscumbia
Thomas W. Wert
Decatur
Talladega
Bankhead 19 Again President and Board Elected
E J Watson of Columbia S C named First Vice President John W O Neill of Birmingham Second Vice President J A Rountree of Birmingham Secretary Treasurer and a slate of state and national directors were approved Three vice presidents from each represented state will be elected by the Board of Directors, vacancies may be filled and directors elected from other states Resolutions endorsed the Bankhead good roads bill life member invitations and Good Roads Days The meeting was described as very successful with bright prospects for the organization
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Watson
Columbia
S. C
John W. O'Neill
Birmingham
J.A. Rountree
Ala
Alabama
Garden Greene
Pell City
Arizona
J. J. Reagan
Globe
B. F. Billingsley
Duncan
Arkansas
C. M. Philpot
Pine Bhaff
California
S. Eugene de Rackin
Imperial
Florida
D.C. Gillett
Tampa
Georgia
Wright Willingham
Rome
Illinois
E. D. Funk
Blomington
Kansas
G. C. Glynne
Iola
Kentucky
P. L. Atherton
Louisville
Louisiana
W. EB. Monroe
Delhi
Michigan
R. D. Chapin
Detroit
Minnesota
Wm., Bull
St. Paul
Mississippi
Cliff Williams
Merid
South Dakota
Lucien D. Lea
Tennessee
J. A. Patten
Chatta- Tennessee
C. ©. Gilbert
Nashville
Texas
H. B. Terrill
Austin
Good Roads
Mouse causes stir at Art Embroidery club meeting
A mouse incident sparked disruption at a local Art Embroidery club gathering while discussions touched on husbands facing financial strain over peace at any price.
Berens SIR RACE IN DECATURS
Two candidates entered the race for inferior judge posts in Decatur and New Decatur yesterday afternoon. Cook filed to contest the New Decatur post. Wilkinson joined Decatur race as the third candidate joining Wallace Ferris and Rainey as contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
New Decatur
le Cook
T. D. Wilkinson
Cook
The
Daily
Squire Rainey
Wilkinson
B. P. Wallace
Squire Eugene Ferris
North Alabama Building and Loan annual stockholders meeting
Notice proclaims the regular annual meeting of stockholders of the North Alabama Building and Loan Association at its office in the Tennessee Valley Bank Dedat Alabama on Tuesday January 18 1916 at 3 o clock P M. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. Stockholders urged to attend in person or by proxy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama Building and Loan Association
Tennessee Valley Bank
Dedat
Ala
Georgiana Resident Praises Mayr Remedy in Letter
A Georgiana Alabama resident reports relief from chronic stomach and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter, printed as a testimonial, claims the medicine cured long standing digestive issues and notes an advertisement found by the writer's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Géo
Hi Mayr
Chicago
VV. Keltey
Georgiana
Ala
Announcement of Democratic primary date for Congress 1916
Announcement states May 9 1916 as the Democratic primary date for the congressional race in a district. It names W Callahan and B Almon as authorized to seek the nomination and references party proceedings in Alabama. The fragmentary notice notes the political process and district designation for the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. W. Callahan
Roe
Gondteam
United States
Circuit Judge Kyle Announces Candidacy for District Court
Judge O Kyle authorizes his candidacy for Judge of Mighth Circuit subject to Democratic primary May 9 1916. Two judges for this circuit to be nominated, and Judge J H Ballentin is named as a candidate for judge of the circuit court of the eighth judicial district sub primary May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
J. HW. Ballentin
Circuit Court
Eighth Judicial District
Morgan County Probate Judge Candidates Named
Notices announce William E. Skeggs Lovick P R Thoup M D Wiggins Melvin Hutson Coleman Peck as candidates for Probate Judge of Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary Your vote and influence appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Skeggs
Morgan County
Lovick PR. Thoup
M. D. Wiggins
Hartiette
Melvin Hutson
Coleman Peck
Circuit Court Clerk seeks re election in Morgan County
Morgan County circuit court clerk AS Blackwell announces candidacy for re election in the Democratic primary. She urges voters to support her bid and influence in the upcoming election period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
AS. Blackwell
Morgan County Tax Collector candidates announced
Tax Collector Chas C Robertson seeks re election and P W Pat Williams is announced as a candidate for Tax Collector Morgan County subject to Democrat party action.
Tax Assessor Race In Morgan County Names Crutchfield Troup
Tax Assessor W D Crutchfield is named as a candidate and Frank J Troup seeks re election as tax assessor of Morgan County subject to Democratic party action in a formal party notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Crutchfield
Morgan County
Vrank J. Troup
Democratic ‘Party
Wilkinson Nominated for Inferior Court Judge Seat
Announcement names 7. D. Wilkinson as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Decatur subject to Democratic party action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wilkinson
Decatur
Democratic Party
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Wotsmebron
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Marrkirader
T. H. Alexander
Chicago Tribune
Supreme Bench
Gallipoli
Mr. Callahan
Madison
Tipperary
Pensac
Abe Martin
Gadsten Journal
Lqnir
Birmingham Ledger
Montgomery Journal
Steubenville, Or
Birmingham News
Bankhead
Ian
Biloxi
Missouri
B. W. Majjor
Sedelia
T. T. Fauntleroy
St.Louis
Nebraska
Wm, Stull
Omaha
New Mexico
S. M. Johnston
Roswell
New York
M. E. van
Lotte
Oklahoma
L. D. Marr
Tulsa
South Carolina
F. Horton Colcock
Bluffton
Freudenberg
Simms
St. George Cafe
Pecatur
Ole Mavoute
Berens
Decaturs
S. 1
T. C. Wilkinson
Stockhoddern Weeting
S. 8S
Broadus
D. F. Green
E. V. Kelly
C. Day
Soligits
Hartselle
U.S
Sam Frank
Decatur, Ata
Advange
Johnson Street
Ncon
Spirella Corset Company, (Inc
Meadeville
Pennsylvania
Corsetiere
Porrent— Gie
Curtis Wells
Albert ‘Thornhill
Booker T. Washington
Frederick E. Drinker
R. L. Phillips ‘Publishing Co
Atlanta
Carbo
New Gorden Hotel
Gadsden
McCaskey
R. R. Banks
Wilder
Gorton Flats
L. W. Borton
Fine Spring
Near
Almatter
Hernlc
Decaturs School of Journalism
Wan
Argain Directory
M. L
Shull Wan
Moulton St
Cato Pornitowe
Moulton
Joli
Putenitory
Stover
Ideal Market
West Chareh Street
Black Loan CO
Chas. C. Robertson
P. W
Pat) Williams
Theresa Watsen
Olshine
St At
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Wecatour Navigation. CO
Mullen
Grant Street
Ate
Vane
the Invalids’ Hotel
Ional
Pierce
Central National
J. S. Walker & Co
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