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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
2
Dec 12 1902 notes discuss potential meeting between Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman era references not clearly matched. Alabama Conference convenes in Montgomery led by Bishop Coke Smith. Memphis Demakes-Biles sensational affair reported. Eagles to defend cup against Shamrock III as Virginian and Venezuelan tensions noted.
Senator Frye says there will be no tariff revision while Mr. Hanna declares opposition to trust legislation. The statements reflect early frustrations over economic policy and legislative direction.
A Michigan court allows alimony to a husband in a divorce case. The column weaves in political commentary and a roundup of assorted historical notes, including mentions of Brackett Reed and Rev Jelks, with climate contrasts and a note on voting registration requirements for white voters. Queen Wilhelmina’s U S visit is sketched with a decoy bear gift scene.
Lynn Smith and other family members prepare to secure space at the St Louis World's Fair for a Smith delegation headquarters. The article notes an estimated 10,000,000 Smiths worldwide.
Farmers own around 500 million acres of woodland and rely on small woodlots for timber. The Bureau of Forestry offers free expert services to help manage these woodlands, with two regional foresters already guiding thousands of acres and visiting farms once or twice at the farmer’s expense for travel and living costs only when a second visit is needed.
At a Huntsville Chamber of Commerce meeting a resolution called on Alabama lawmakers to fund a strong display of the state's agricultural and industrial resources at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. Officials urged widespread state participation to attract capital and labor, noting Alabama's rapid progress and bright southern prospects.
Alabama Representative Richardson says the president’s message diverges from pre election speeches. He accuses it of warning language that implies no action, notes abandonment of a constitutional amendment, and argues states will not surrender corporate control to the federal government.
Holiday shoppers seek top market picks and Clifton Flour claims the lightest and whitest bread, cake and pastry. Ask your grocer for it this season.
After six years of work the two Lake Michigan tunnels under Lake Erie are nearly finished. The nine foot diameter conduit lies 100 feet below the lake bed and will carry up to 200 million gallons daily once fully equipped. Fifty workers have died in accidents during construction.
Frank Weaver, after serving eighteen and a half years for burglary, is freed. He previously served two sentences, three and a half years from St Joseph and fifteen from Kansas City. In 1901 he declined a Thanksgiving pardon, asking clemency be extended to a prisoner with more time remaining. An Alabama game preservation association forms in north Alabama with Gen. Addison White as president and Col. J. M. Falkner as vice president. Directors include Capt. Milton H. Humes, Hon. John N. Wallace, Capt. John H. Shetty, and Hon. Jesse E. Brown. A preserve of several thousand acres in Jackson county will be secured at once.
If you could not pay your poll tax you may still register and be listed for next year. Those who did not pay before February 1 must settle the tax for the current year as well. Registered voters may participate in all elections next year. Citizens should not neglect this matter.
Word and Works Publishing Co announces the Almanac for 1908 with daily storm forecasts and astronomy covers. The 200 engravings enhance the year long guide priced at thirty cents for the Almanac or one dollar for Word and Works with the Almanac, mailed from St. Louis.
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