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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
4
A clipped OCR fragment lists Mensuy Guis as editor and Watte as assistant mentor in a historical association. The unclear entry hints at editorial roles within a publication or committee.
In a tense Republican scene, McRinde and Roosevelt clash over nominees while Democrats watch for Logan and Hill. The dispute reshapes local party lines and signals likely motions ahead of the primaries.
An unclear OCR passage references Jennings proposing actions to the Florida governor and mentions dec claims about cousin relationships. It comments that prosperity remains elusive for producers and that producers will only feel changes when they are more than consumers.
A muddled fragment notes difficulty in obtaining clear war updates from Sousa Africa and the China front. The author suggests substantial effort yields little decisive information about ongoing conflict.
Miss Katherine Clark wed Dr Morris in New York. Senator Clark gives a $14.0 million bridal gift: $4.0 million in securities and the remainder in cash.
Ex Senator Jas Pugh and Hon La Mf Curry of Washington join Meary C Jones of Floresce and Dr J P Falls of Gadsden as the current Confederate Rogress members from Alabama listed.
Judge J B McClellan of Lime Ore withdraws from the race for health reasons. The move is framed as preserving dignity and avoiding defeat, with the judge noting his health is broken and he acted to prevent public humiliation.
It is confidently expected that Vedge Richardson will carry Morgan County with Morgan, Decatur, Trinity, Hartselle, Falkville, and several small communities in the southeast region all likely to give him sizable majorities.
Silas Wright of New York was nominated for Vice President with James K. Polk at the top but refused to run. The national committee then placed Geo. M. Stilas of Pennsylvania on Wright's ticket.
General Joe Wheeler assumes control of the Department of Lakes today, relieving General Ide who returns to St Paul to head the department’s affairs in the Vakotas region. Wheeler plans to serve until his sixty fourth birthday on September 10 when he reaches the age limit and retires from active duty.
The text argues for replacing a long-time office holder with more frequent elections. It praises 4.C. D. Johnson as treasurer and deems him capable and honest. General Johnston is mentioned as an equally strong candidate.
A large circular distributed across the Kodith Congressional District uses newspaper clippings about nails and a Nova bid for renomination to the 57th Congress. If accurate, it reflects bold campaign theatrics surrounding General Wheeler.
Editorial calls for broad public support of the local paper as a public enterprise and community benefactor. It urges business and professionals to subscribe or sponsor the News, noting many already receive it gratis and offering free copies to those unable to pay or read.
Teddy and Mark appear tied in late outs as tensions rise across the field. The situation hints at a possible confrontation if the fur flies during the critical exchanges.
Lauder dale county reports its eight delegates will be instructed to back Judge Richardson on the first ballot ensuring his nomination.
On Huntsville street railway three of the five cars were taken off the time for repairs and because the company decided the business did not justify paying a city license on so many cars.
Colonel Samford the Democratic nominee for governor will open his campaign Friday at Calera with a large barbecue. The event is billed as a gala day for the countryside and thousands from Shelby and surrounding areas are expected to attend.
Mr Blackwell canvasses in east Morgan this week. Judge Richard son spoke in Decatur Park ville Hartsele and New Decatur Monday and Tuesday then traveled to Lawrence county. Mr Brown tours Lauderdale criticizing Judge Richardson who has run as a candidate before.
The message includes a fragmented paint note for John D. Wyker and a Decatur News endorsement of Judge Richardson for Congress. It extols Mr. Blackwell as a socially and politically esteemed loyal Democrat with strong moral character and party work since youth.
A Mrs Barham recounts relief from chronic indigestion liver issues and vertigo after using five bottles of Doctor Pierce's medicines. She weighed 112 pounds before treatment and recovered to good health, a testimonial echoed by others. The ad urges readers to obtain the same remedies and offers free evaluation from Dr R V Kherce in Buffalo, N Y.
A Southern Railway Macon branch train struck a washout near McDonough last Saturday, resulting in the complete wreck and the cremation of 35 victims.
County reports in the eighth district indicate Judge Richardson will be nominated for both the unexpired and full term in Congress. Morgan county primary votes are expected to favor him over Mr. Blackwell, and Decatur is seen as solidly favorable to his candidacy.
The Moulton Lawrence County Advertiser lauds Hon. Wm. Richardson of Madison as a steadfast free silver Democrat. It praises his principled stance, support for remonetization at 16 to 1, and devotion to farmers, federal rights, and a Jeffersonian democratic form of government for future generations.
A Scottsboro resident and Jackson County lawyer named Jesse Brown is discussed as a potential representative. A local Alabama observer notes Brown’s modest background and frequent Supreme Court appearances but questions his suitability for Congress, while another speaker endorses Richardson as the best of four candidates to replace Wheeler.
A narrative memoir describes a fallen woman in Memphis who chose mercy over vice. She abandoned wealth to care for the sick and dying, living among the poor, and died helping others. Her Elmwood tomb bears a mercy-themed inscription.
A local column cites Brad Street claiming compensation exists in most things and praises the high personal character of both Republican presidential nominees and describes the Democratic nominee as beyond reproach, highlighting the integrity seen in the campaign year.
The text portrays John Sherman as childless and the sole surviving member of a once prominent family. It paints him as a broken, isolated old man worn by state labor, a gloomy figure descending toward his tomb amid declining health and fading public influence.
The passage touts August Flower as the largest sale medicine in the civilized world. It claims elders used it for indigestion and biliousness, to cleanse the system, stop fermentation, regulate the liver, and stimulate nerves, with few doses in liquid form by O B Cartwright, asserting no serious illness.
Public notice-style ad for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney remedy claims widespread kidney trouble, offers at home tests with water sediment, and promises cures for back pain and urinary issues. Includes offer for a free sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
A local vendor Sam Tyler offers first class milk shakes and lemnade, inviting customers to try his menu at the shop.
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