Democratic beat meetings to select delegates in Lawrence County
Democratic Executive Committee calls beat meetings at Lawrence County voting places on June 30 1909 at 2 pm to choose delegates for a County Convention and three July 1900 congressional convention dates. List of beat delegations and appointed delegates follows with district allocations. The vote at meetings will determine candidate strength for Congress and delegates will cast votes in proportion to that strength at the County Convention.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Lawrence County
Courtland
Decatur
Hillsboro
A. W. Bailey
S. D. Brock
John Meacham Courtland
John McDonald
J. J. Terry
W. WD. Gulchrist
Town Creek
J. L. Linden
E. Y. McGregor
William Barnes
Red Bank
Hi. B. Mathews
Mark Lemay
Irvine Houston
Mt. Home
W. C. Hamilton
B. M. Letson
PW. Whitizy
Lossier
John F. Terry
W. M. Copeland
G W Bonds
Wolf Spring
W. W. NeSmith
Hilary Dawson
Andy Broadfoot
Lick School House
Walter Hulloman
J. Graves
R. T. Ennis
Mr. Hope
D. J. Pukeminier
James Steerson
KR. L. Martin
J E Brown Declares Candidacy for Eighth District
J E Brown informs voters in the Eighth Congressional District of his candidacy to fill the unexpired term of Gen Joseph Wheeler. He will canvass the district solo or with other candidates as determined by the Democratic Convention or Primary. He plans to meet as many constituents as possible in the near future.
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Congress
Joseph Wheeler
J. E. Brown
Judge Richardson Seeks Congress Seat in Local county
Judge Richardson visits Wiltshore Morris' Chapel and Moulton as he fills county appointments. He draws fair crowds and prompts votes, with Lawrence county expected to favor him by a large majority. The piece endorses him as the Democratic nominee to succeed Gen Wheeler in Congress.
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Richardson
Wiltshore
Morris’ Chapel
Moulton
Gen. Wheeler
Congress
Lawrence County
Bryan Will Win In The National Race Says Montecomery Journal
The Montecomery Journal reports Bryan's rising odds as deserters from McKinley and Hanna grow, with figures like Jarl Shore, George S. Boutwell, Keene, Croker, and Pryat supporting Bryan. It portrays the Republican party as weakened by internal doubts and predicts Bryan’s election amid calls for reform and patriotism.
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Bryan
McKinley
Mark Henna
Jarl Shore
Mr. Hayes
George S. Boutwell
Grant
Keene
Wall Street
Mark Hanna
Croker
Tammany
New York
Kansas City
Dick Croker
New York Journal
Wll
Pryat
Maryland
Gorman
Mark
Routwell
Republican Party
Teller
Americana Postics
Montecomery Journal
Letter from Stephenson on sheriff race in Alabama
Dear Charley I will say that Tam sits on hand for the good people of Lawrence county to take the last and final shot at next August. I have faith in the loyalty of the old guard and believe they will do their duty by the party. I thank those who nominated me and those who supported my opponent. He merits the confidence of all our people and I ask my friends to remember him in the near future. I was not to blame for the tie race. Democracy allows every man to vote for his choice. I shall work to beat the party standard to a glorious victory in August. Respectfully John Stephenson
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Gloslows
John
Stephenson
Billy Denson Sagas From the Kitchen Table Farm Dream
In Edwardsville Standard News agram assigns Billy Denson, nicknamed Billy in the low ground, a rustic arc from kitchen table pitches to longing for a real farm as his skill and dreams unfold in small town life.
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L. Denson
Billy
Edwardsville
Record of the Administration in Republican Fallacy
The piece denounces the Republican party and the McKinley administration, accusing Hanna of leading graft and corruption. It lists alleged scandals including the Alger Hiss scandal, Rockefeller and Gage finance ties, Puerto Rico tariff oppression, Coeur d Alene outrages, Philippine misconduct, Cuba misappropriations, and the Hay Pauncefote treaty. It frames the platform as empty and vows voters will focus on the record.
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Republican Party
Hanna
McKinley
John D. Rockefeller
Gage
United States Army
William McKinley
Philippines
Cuba
England
New York Journal
The Apostle of Lynching and John Brown Debate
A Torrington association raises funds to preserve John Brown’s Ossawatomie birthplace as a shrine to lynching advocates. The piece denounces Brown as a murderer and calls for a monument depicting flame and knife, arguing his actions helped provoke the Civil War and deepened sectional hatred.
Idea of war as torch and knife clashes with lynching home
A Montgomery Advertiser remark frames the war idea as using torch and knife over civilized weapons while urging protection of the home associated with the Apostle of Lynching. The quote highlights a tense stance on violence and racial terror in historical context.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Jourd White Describes A Storm In Edwardsville
The Edwardsville Standard News reports a heavy wind and rain storm last night lasting until 2 a.m. A black cloud hung over the western hills with vivid lightning and thunder, described in vivid, biblical imagery. The storm caused damage as hail pelted windows and the cottage shook, but God folded up the wind storm.
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Jourd White
Edwardsville Standard News
Hell
God
Jesus
Sea Galilee
August Flower: The World’s Largest Medicine Sale
August Flower claimed to be the remedy of choice for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. The ad asserts it clears the system stops fermentation aids liver action and nervous system function with a few doses of Green’s August Flower. sold by all druggists.
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Green
A Model Farm Dairy Offerings At Minter Place
A Tennessee farm run by Mrs R L Thornton near the courthouse showcases a modern dairy. Jersey cows provide creamery quality milk strained and jarred for purity sold with twice daily restocks. Mr Thornton oversees field production while Mrs Thornton handles the dairy and incubator work.
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R. L. Thornton
Jersey
Card of Thanks for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs Doty of Des Moines Iowa expresses deep gratitude to the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy manufacturers for relief across coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She notes extensive use and satisfaction and thanks Windham & Co Druggists for sale of the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Doty
Des Moines
Iowa
Windham & Co
Alabama iron and coal boom reshapes industrial map
An Alabama survey reports vast iron ore near Anniston and multiple coal mines at Attalla Little Warrior Leeds and Watts. Mills expand with 2500000 dollar paper and shuttle loom plants while 50000 spindles rise at Huntsville and a 600000 plant to make coal briquettes is planned in Birmingham. Birmingham area employs 44300 in mines furnaces and mills with a monthly payroll of 2445000.
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Anniston
Attalla
Little Warrior
Leeds
Watts
Indian Head
Cordova
Alabama
Thomas
Idaho City
Pinetucky
Greenville
Andalusia
Birmingham
Bessemer
Lincoln
Mobile
Saragossa
Huntsville
Guntersville
Allenville
Michigan
Birmiegham
Dwight Cotton Mills
Alabama City
China
Jefferson County
Public Speaking by Judge Richardson for DemocraticNomination
Judge William Richardson, candidate for Congress in this District, will address Lawrence county on public issues in support of his candidacy. Landersville June 5 at 10 am, Mt Hope June 8 at 2 pm, Wolf Spring June 9 at 11 am. Ladies and gentlemen invited. May 22, 1900.
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William Richardson
Lawrence County
Landersville
Mt. Hope
Wolf Spring
A Man of Push Buys and Buys Then Sells Himself
An obituary style reminiscence recalls a man marked by audacity from childhood mischief to sharp trading. He swindled playmates with odd trades, sold mediocre meat as quality, and peddled lemonade from a boyhood stunt to build a dubious fortune. He created a sunken empire with a large capital, but the venture collapsed after his exit. He died a millionaire leaving wealth behind in a warm hereafter.
Electric Bitters Restore Strength In Indaveled Man Says
Idaville Indiana resident D W Gardner praises Electric Bitters for reviving his health after stomach liver and kidney troubles and general fatigue. He testifies the tonic rebuilt appetite and energy, enabling him to eat anything. Sold at Windham & Co’s Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle with guarantee.
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D. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Windham & Co’s
The Worthy Bryan Compared To McKinley
The Montgomery Journal lauds Mr. Bryan for honesty strength and patriotism and condemns McKinley as weak. It notes Republicans nationwide revolt against their leadership and defections toward Bryan amid accusations of speculation bribery fraud and corruption.
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Bryan
McKinley
Republican Party
Montgomery Journal
Pain Balm Helps Erie Man After Sprain
Last fall I sprained my left hip while handling heavy boxes. The doctor blamed a strain then rheumatism as it worsened. A druggist recommended Chamberlains Pain Balm, and half of a 50 cent bottle cured me entirely. I now recommend it to all my friends. Windham & Co. Druggists sell it.
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Chamberlain
F. A. Padlcock
Erie, Pa
Windham & Co
No Editorial Close Season Says The Exchange
An exchange lists perverse game laws for various literary and social figures including book agents poets scandal mongers umbrella borrowers and newspapers buyers. It states they may be killed during specified date ranges with no relief. The item functions as a provocative, satirical notice rather than a factual policy.
Ramon’s Liver Pills and Relief Endorsement in Hatton
Henry Bissell of Hatton Arkansas praises Ramon’s Liver Pills and Ramon’s Relief for curing years of bilious colic after doctors failed. He testifies to 27 years in the drug trade and says hundreds of customers affirm the remedies as the best family medicine, urging trial for every household.
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Henry Bissell
Hatton
Arkansas
Ramon
A Famous Kentucky Hotel
The Phoenix hotel in Lexington claims ancient status since 1800, hosting figures from Aaron Burr to Lafayette, Santa Anna, Bragg, Kirby Smith, Grant, and President Arthur. The piece traces its role as a political and social hub across Jeffersonian and Civil War eras in Kentucky.
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Kentucky
Aaron Burr
Herman Blennerhassett
Jefferson
LaFayette
Santa Anna
Lexington
Bragg
Kirby Smith
Grant
Arthur
Soul Stomach Warns of Bilious Attack Cure Mentioned
The notice lists Soul Stomach as an early symptom of a forthcoming bilious attack and promotes Dr. M A Simmons Liver Medicine as the cure with several doses.
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M.A. Simmons
Henderson letter from Landersville on county treasurer nomination
Mr Henderson writes from Landersville Alabama dated June 1 1900 thanking the people of Lawrence for nominating him to run for County Treasurer in the April 11 primary. He notes illness from pneumonia on March 8 and slow recovery hoping to be out soon while wishing success to the ticket.
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Henderson
Landersville
Ala
White—Plesee
Old Lawrence
Mareh
Bendersow
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W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
William J. Samfrd
Robert Patton McDavid
Charles G. Brown
Sup’t of Education
John W. Abercrombie
J. Craig Smith
William H. Mathews
Agriculture
Robert R. Pool
Democratic
David C. Almon
Johns. Stephenson
David H. Bracken
Frank T. Neely
Jonn P. Henderson
A. G. Puckett
Albert Brayant
C. McKay
Center School House
J. A Haynes
David Smith
Henry Bursett
Morris Chapel
J. A. Bracken
K. B. Hanes
A. G. Bayne
Ww. T. Lowe
Eighth Congressional District
the Apostle of
Torrington
Conn
John Brown
Ossawatomie
Virginia
Apostle of
Freedom
Captain Kidd
Brown
M. A
Ktamon
Singer Sewing Machines
B.hioy Furniture Company
New Decatur
Caske I
J. O. Robbins
Courtland, Ala
Butte
Ant Milne
At. A
Loih TP Clothing & Fournishing Govt
F. T. Brown
Toni
W. A. Melarty & Bon
Dime Box
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