Bane of Civilization: Henderson Declares War on Whiskey
Hon Charles Henderson declares the organized liquor trade the bane of civilization and a global trust corrupting governments and debauching citizens. He attacks the whiskey industry as deadly, yet he was elected on a local option platform and faces pressure from liquor forces and allied figures as he weighs loyalty to his backers.
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Charles Henderson
United States
America
Henderson
Dr. Crompton
Troy
Charles Lewis
Gov. O'Neal
Capt. Kolb
Montgomery Advertiser
Don’t fall down on and knock your own town
A brief civic plea urges residents to support and defend their community, discouraging actions that harm local pride or stability and highlighting the importance of unity and constructive efforts.
Mot of beggars energetic and know how to make hay
A compact observation notes beggars display energy and skill in seizing opportunities. The piece contrasts hunger with industrious street activity and highlights resourcefulness in tough conditions. It uses vivid imagery to portray daily life and street commerce dynamics.
Rye Nominated for Governor of Tennessee Against Hooper
Thomas C. Rye of Paris is nominated to oppose incumbent Republican Ben Hooper, seeking a third term. The Paris Eye is urged to avoid ties with Old Red Eye and hopes Rye will become a capable chief executive.
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Thomas C. Rye
Paris
Tennessee
Ben Hooper
Volunter Star
Religious bias sparks fear over Catholics in Protestant view
A Presbyterian General Assembly critique mocks anti Catholic agitation by Baptists and condemns insinuations of a war on Catholics. The piece argues for religious freedom and universal Christian fellowship amid frenzied rhetoric from the Southern Baptist and anti Catholic factions.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Presbyterian General Assembly
U.S. Supreme Court
Wilson
Thomas Windham Dies After Prolonged Illness
Thomas Jackson Windham, born February 26, 1885 in Lawrence County Alabama near Moulton, died Friday morning after a decade of disability from a gun accident and years of suffering. He professed faith last year but was not baptized. in his final moments he spoke gratefully of prayer and died with a calm smile.
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Thomas Windham
Tom
Stallwart
Bouyant
Windham
Battlements
Heaven
Bro. Burns
Methodist Church
Thomas Jackon Windham
Jackson
Maggie Windham
Lawrence County
Moulton
Ala
Christ
Bro. Bowen
Burns
No Court Adjourns as Smallpox Fears Pause Circuit Session
Judge J H Ballentine of Huntsville adjourned Circuit Court to the first Monday in September due to smallpox fears. The town drew a large crowd, jurors expected to be reused, and local gratitude was voiced for the judge and solicitor. Advertisers were turned away, Prohibitionist Crompton drew criticism for urging Henderson support. Henderson faces strong Lawrence county backing in the general election.
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J. H. Ballentine
Huntsville
Ballentine
Lawrence County
Moulton
Destructive Fire Destroys Hill sboro Tenant�s Barn
Major Joseph P. Gibson visited Hillsboro and spoke of a Sunday morning fire at the old Elliott place near Hillsboro. Leander Terry lost his barn, 6 mules, 2 mares, 500 bushels of corn, 150 bales of hay, a buggy, harness and tools in about 3500 dollars loss with 1500 dollars insurance on the barn.
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Joseph P. Gibson
Hillsboro
North
Alabama
Tennessee
Gibson
Elliott Place
Leander Terry
Leander
Another Sea Disaster Near Quebec Sinks Empress of Ireland
The Saint Lawrence collision in dense fog ended the Empress of Ireland within minutes, leaving 700 to 1000 passengers lost. The incident follows the Titanic tragedy and underscores the ocean's ongoing peril.
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Saint Lawrence Bay
Quebec
Annals of History
Major Hall Appointed Courtland Postmaster
Gen Wheeler Smith is commissioned to lick stamps for the public at Mt Hope. Both are good men and will make fine postmasters.
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Major Hall
Courtland
Gen
Wheeler Smith
Mt. Hope
Pm’s
Land of alfalfa prospects praised in Lawrence county
Weeks ago Leslie M. Shaw former secretary of the treasury visited Alabama and invested about $100000 in black lands to seed alfalfa. He praised undeveloped resources and western home seekers may be drawn to Lawrence County where climate is hospitable and lands are cheap. The article urges farmers to come, promising prosperity and monthly yields from May to frost.
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Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Alabama
Alfalva
Lawrence County
Canal Toll Promise Sealed In Peace Pact With Nations
The piece recalls the early pledge that the Panama Canal would be open to all nations on equal terms, condemns wind and demagoguery in Washington, and calls for faithful contracts and national resolve amid graft accusations, urging divine guidance and perseverance in public affairs.
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United States
Panama Canal
Uncle Sam
England
Washington
Brief miscredit prompts statewide stir in Alabama
The Huntsville Times credited Underwood to The Montgomery Advertiser by mistake instead of The Moulton Advertiser. The error could provoke a public reaction, though no one was seriously harmed and officials say it is being corrected.
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Huntsville Times
Underwood
Montgomery
Moulton
Grandma
Promotion of C J Hildreth to Alabama Press Association President
An editor is promoted to the presidency of the Alabama Press Association. The piece lauds C J Hildreth as an Americanized Englishman with brains talent energy and character and predicts a new era in Alabama journalism under his leadership. A local note mentions J P Gibson offering bargains P J Edwards sworn in as Mayor of Decatur Henry Skaggs taking a larger post and Rufus Long returning from the State University with Bob Almon expected back soon.
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C. J. Hildreth
Alabama Press Association
Hildreth
Alabama
J. P. Gibson
Adv
P. J. Edwards
Decatur
Henry Skaggs
Rufus Long
State University
Bob Almon
Andalusia Town Marshal Shot By Blind Tiger
A town marshal in Andalusia was killed by a blind tiger negro who also wounded another man. The incident sent shock through the town as authorities investigate the fatal shooting and search for suspects.
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Andalusia
Independence Day Celebration at Mount Hope Primes Faithful
The piece recalls July Fourth as the Declaration’s anniversary and invites attendance at a Mount Hope celebration. It notes New York Episcopalians parading with gold crosses to draw worshippers, arguing helps souls over showy displays amid widespread hunger and hardship in the city.
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Mount Hope
New York City
Jesus
Okalona Baptist Church Morning Service Program
Program for the 4th Sunday morning includes devotional at 9 18 Sunday school at 9 50 Young People's class organized by Prof C C Nerby 10 15 God's love paper by Guy Young 10 45 How to pray paper by W J Hagood 11 10 A message to the young people sermon by the pastor J M Fitt invites all to attend and contribute to a helpful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okalona Baptist Church
Prof
C. C. Nerby
Guy Young
W. J. Hagood
J. M. Fitt
Doan's Kidney Pills praised by Tus cumbia reader
In Fussurgia report from a Tus cumbia resident Mr FF M Fackson a well known Tus cumbia merchant and minister recounts a year or two of backache and kidney issues. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with complete recovery and urges others to buy the 50 cent remedy at dealers.
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Tuscumbia
Moulton
FF. M. Fackson
Ala
Doan
FL M. Jackson Hinds
Oster” Alburn
M. W. Savage
Minneapolis
Minn
Dan Fabbs
Jersey
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Moulton Libertiser
Jeard
Oscar W. Underwood
Thomas E. Nilby
William L. Martin
W. L. Lancaster
John Puritfoy
State Auditor
M. C. Allgood
EW. F. Feagin
R. R. Commisioners
Ss. P. Gaillard
B. H. Cooper
John C. Anderson
J. J. Mayfield
W. H. Thomas
Court of Appeals
J. B. Brown
Ta Wade
Strate -at-Large
Cs Abercrombie
Almon
C. Almon
1. F. Green
Feely
Tampico
Bro. Crompton
Prohibitionis
Dr. Crumpton
Mr. Henderson
Lawrence Coun
Allen Farley
Edison
New York State
Selma
Birmingham
Ron
Fussurgia
Scott
Atlood
Utah
Gertrude Wood
Richard
X) Clack
W. Horton
Mark John A. Gilchrist
Department of the Interior
S. Land Office
Allice Burnett
Allice Asherbranner
Danville
Tuntsville
John W. Iburvett
John A. Freeman
Meeder EK. Collins
Illiam H. Asherbranner
Cato D. Glover Register
di Snaww & Howell
Avents Moulton, Ala
Arak
LW A
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