Echoes From The Alabama Press Association Session
The Alabama Press Association met in Dothan June 16 17 with President John C Lawrence presiding. Edits from Memphis editor P J Mooney urged editors to serve local communities and focus on local governance rather than tariffs. New officers were elected and Dothan hosted about 150 editors and guests at a banquet amid Wiregrass displays.
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Alabama Press Association
Dothan
John C. Lawrence
Union Springs
Herald
Addrey
Pade
Dothen
L. Neil
Selma Times
Lawrence
Treasury
P. J. Mooney
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Mooney
Rnan
National Association
W. W. Screws
W. H. Judson
Jacob Pepperman
Mes
J. DuBose Rutherford
W. A. Brown
W. Hare
Greer
R. Ell. Neil
F. J. McKenzie
F. W. Brantley
O'Neal
A. B. Tucker
Oliver Rutherford
Evry
Miie
Gol
BG. Coe
Wat
Elberton Man J U Hill Brought to Jail in Alabama Murder Case
Elberton Georgia July 8 A former local resident now living in Alabama under an assumed name is brought back to Elberton to face trial for complicity in a long ago murder. Samuel Brock admitted the actual killing of Lee Crook, a wealthy planter, while Hill allegedly aided and escaped prior to trial. Hill, once prominent, had amassed wealth and owns extensive iron ore lands. He expresses humiliation yet maintains hopes to prove innocence.
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Elberton
Alabama
Fural
J U. Hill
Samuel Brock
Lee Crook
Brock
Othet Mir
Will
Pitt
Alahginy
Ganteraville
James’ Lind
Hill
Georgia
Bill
Pir
Crook
Alabhama
The Chicago University by W M Andreon
A travelogue praising Chicago University founded about twenty years ago by Jean D Rorkefetter Standard Oil King. Describes 90 acres, 36 buildings, 300+ professors, nearly 3000 students, diverse nationalities, strong lectures at night, and a valuable summer school experience for business, teaching, medicine and law students.
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Jean D. Rorkefetter
Standard Oil
Aumiser School
Gidbey
Trent
Stor
Amon
Geo
Burmaan Foster
EB. ¥. Muliens
Southern Baptist Theological Memigery
Louisville
Voten
Morse makes bid to rebuild fortune after prison release
New York July 7 Charles W Morse the financier released on bail pending a new trial has rented offices in a Wall Street building once used by the National Bank of North America blamed for the 1907 panic. He says he plans to regain credit once more, claiming former fortunes near 30,000,000 though currently without personal funds.
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New York
Charles W . Morse
National Bank of North America
Morse
Arrest of ALM Brice linked to Marion sheriff note
A telegram from Sheatt 7 W Butler reports the arrest of ALM Brice in Marion North Carolina. Sheriff Boner orders Brice held and to be transported to Marlow in the afternoon for delivery. The case involves a man who allegedly attempted to kill his wife with a razor and includes a reward of 225 pounds for Brice.
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Sheatt
W. Butler
Alm
Brice
Ho Maakbura
Marion
N. C
Boner Haw
Prince
Marlow
Hive
McGhee’s Annual Bing Sing At Waptis Hireh July
McGhee’s annual sing is set for Saturday before the Sunday in July at Webb’s venue Waptis hireh. Everyone is invited to attend with harp books, there will be plenty of dinner and a good tin for all.
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McGhee
Webb
Neniland Avenue Capital Church Holds Open Meetings
Rev Bentley leads a series of meetings at Neniland Avenue Capital Church with open-air services. A number of new members join the congregation as the roll is expanded and the talks focus on fellowship and comfort in a temperate setting.
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Neniland Avenue Capital
Bentley
Hse Allamio
Automobile for hire in Wilnigior area
A vehicle ready to serve in Wilnigior area with a driver named W. RK Tensile. The ad promises prompt service for quick travel and mentions availability tonight.
Dothan Commercial Club Officers Election Call
The Dothan Commercial Club urges residents to attend the upcoming election to choose next year’s officers. The piece emphasizes that active participation will shape town business and progress, praising past efforts and urging members to vote for the officers they want.
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Dothan
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