Alabama Men Must Serve Peonage Convictions in 1906 Case
The article reports the first peonage convictions under federal action. Hartman, manager of Jackson Lumber near Luchart Alabama, and associates Hilton and Huggins were arrested in 1906 for conspiring to force a Hungarian worker Rudolf Lanmiger to work to settle alleged indebtedness. Hartman received eighteen months plus a $9000 fine. Hilton and Huggins fourteen months plus fines. Appeals questioned jurisdiction and secured writs of habeas corpus.
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Jackson Litmner Company
Luchart
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Atlanta
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Grusade Against Aggewerm Begins
An early campaign article describes a local health drive against hookworm with officials from the state health board and speakers outlining causes and a simple inexpensive treatment. Dr Perry and Dr Foley promote cure methods as physicians tour the city gathering support and distributing information through the campaign.
Standing of Eagles Library Contestants
Temporary event at the courthouse gathers attendees for a community library display. The latest counts show public library and local groups listed with numerical tallies were read aloud.
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Nix Drug Company
Last Night’s Death of James R. Hill Confusing Obituary Note
An obituary fragment reports the death of James R. Hill at about 77 years. It mentions his connections to Dothan and Panama City, lists family members including Mrs J J Darby of Columbus and Mrs WTP Cin ford, and notes a large family with many children. The text is garbled with unclear dates and locations.
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