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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
The article notes public figures in 1902 facing developments: Senator Morgan’s hoped longevity to see the Nicaragua canal project, news that Lord Whiteheener became a viscount by King Edward, and Prince Terry’s favorable impression of American hospitality prompting the Kaiser to visit for similar reception.
Corrected returns place Cham berlain a Democrat ahead of Furnish by eight votes. Prices rise across most goods while railway rates postage stamps and newspaper subscriptions stay steady. Hon John W Abercrombie elected president of University of Alabama replacing Wyman.
In a peace protocol between the English and Boers the latter are deprived of the right to wear their whiskers. The wording implies a restriction embedded in the agreement affecting Boer cultural or personal grooming. The note highlights a treaty nuance impacting facial hair customs.
A prominent Mississippian will host a rattle snake supper and expects a gathering of friends. The event will feature snake meat and, as noted, poison is anticipated to be present for the occasion.
A letter from Col. Jeff Falk ner of Alabama appeals to Morgan County readers to contribute ten dollars each to the Soldier's Home fund, urging widespread support for the noble cause.
A massive blaze swept through Calera Alabama destroying six storehouses a dwelling a bank and a saloon in the business district last night. Estimated loss exceeds twelve thousand dollars with only one thousand dollars covered by insurance.
A post office is established at Irene Calhoun county with Alice A Foreman as post mistress G T Wilsie is appointed postmaster at Prairie Wilcox county replacing M B Brooks who has resigned.
Hon J. Thomas Tletlin of Chambers county resigns from the state executive committee and backs a democratic primary. A large Texas cattle deal begins with the shipment of 650 head from Pensacola, Florida, signaling major industry impact.
Representative Burnett of Alabama on the public lands committee wins a favorable report for a bill donating 90 000 to 100 000 acres of Alabama mineral lands to the state common schools. The measure aims to broaden school funding with mineral land gifts.
The Western Labor Union convention approved socialism and independent political action and named the new group The American Labor Union. It also voted to dispatch organizers across the East. The Jasper Mountain Eagle notes the President went fishing on the new railroad to Decatur, praising Swan Lake and its fish.
D Wyker advertises a complete glassware stock in sizes from small to large and offers Huyler's fine candy at Cartwright's Drug Store located at m21 Cartwright's.
Grover Cleveland will deliver the opening speech for the Tilden Club in New York, marking his first public political utterance since retirement. The invitation signals shift in Democratic views and signals a move toward party unity as Cleveland’s steadfast principles are highlighted amid current party divisions.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states druggists refund the money if it fails and notes HW Groves signature on each box.
Col Richard Adams Maj G F Buchell and local leaders plan a large Fourth of July program in Decatur Alabama. A brass band, two baseball games, field events, balloon ascension, barbecue, and a court house square firework display are scheduled with a visiting team from Memphis or Nashville.
A tongue in cheek Alabamian cartoon mocks Joe Johnstonism and tax cuts promising school funding in the future. It parodies drinking tonic labels and questions why past governors did not enact similar reforms.
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