Stormy political chatter and high stakes in 1912 Taft split
Chicago reports from June 19 1912 detail tense Republican rivalries Taft versus Ted Roosevelt with convention battles looming. Mention is made of a potential split and power balance with sixty Black voters as swing power. Delegation contests favor Taft while Dan Gilchrist advertises and local notes mention rail and weather misfortunes and a new jail water supply.
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Chicago
Taft
Ted
Root
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Bellview Baptist Church 1912
Prepared by Rev J Mtt for June 29 1912 session at Bellview Church features opening devotional 7:15 p.m. Ladies Aid led by Mrs W H Simpson Mrs E H Allison and Mrs W T Lowe. welcome by Miss Ellen Royer. 8:30 p.m. Ladies Part in Church Work led by Mrs G L Bowles and Miss Annie Lou Spight. June 30 includes devotional 9 a.m. by Rev L P Royer. 9:15 a.m. S885MM led by A B Murphree and D F Green. 10 a.m. Layman's Movement by J A Thomason. 10:30 a.m. Baptist Principles by Elder J E Weaver. 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev Clay I Hudson on Missions. 12 to 1:30 refreshments and devotional by J D Prater. 1:40 p.m. Cause of the present Jethary in the Church by B L Malone and J I Stockton. m Need of an Educated Ministry to lders Hudson and Weaver. 8 p.m. Value of Church Membership as Collateral by 8 B S Broadus. general discussion after each subject. Bro Hitt invites all. crops late but fine. joyful time at Caddo Pleasant Hill and Antioch last Sunday. health generally good. farmers busy.
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Daniel Gilchrist
J. P. Lockwood
Birmingham
Kansas City
Ted
Chicago
Taft
Bro
Sellers
Baptist Church
Moulton
Bragg
Jee
George H. Harrison
George
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. H. Simpson
E. H. Allison
W. T. Lowe
Ellen Roy
G. L. Bowles
Annie Lou
Spight
L. P. Royer
A. B. Murphree
D. F. Green
J. A. Thomason
J. E. Weaver
Clay I. Hudson
J. D. Prater
B. L. Malone
We J. I. Stockton
Lders Hudson
Weaver
Broadus
Bro. Hitt
Caddo
Pleasant Hill
Antioch
Wren
James Délashaw
Inez Aldridge
Twain
J. M. Roberts
Lily White
Ark
Carron Moody
St. Louis
Olen Tubb
Leighton
Mt. Hope
Lawyer Downing
Bro. Burns
Southern Ruralist
Atlanta
Albert McKinley
Ruralist
Hildreth
Isryan
Hobson
New Decatur Advertiser
Jerry Holland
Windham
Osteen
Northwest District Sunday School Convention Meet
The Northwest District Sunday School convention will meet in June with devotional exercises at 10 o'clock led by Brother T. S. Y. The program covers duties of parents to children and children to parents, the value of a school to the church, and general Sunday School work. Speakers include C. C. Smith, Mrs. O. P. Jonship, Rev. J. C. Francis, W. H. Smith, and Rev. G. W. Phrasher.
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Unr W
Ging
Bro. T. S
C. C. Smith
O. P. Jonship
J. C. Francis
W.H. Smith
G. W. Phrasher
Birmingham Ledger’s 15th Year Housewarming Celebration
The Birmingham Ledger marks 15 years with a housewarming in its new building. The issue reflects on the Democratic National Convention, Cleveland as a candidate, and political memories of Judge Lewis. It critiques Republican gerrymandering, highlights social contrasts, and notes dangers of automobile speed, alimony stories, and public safety views.
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Birmingham Ledger
Moulton Advertiser
Great
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Cleveland
Underwood
Americans Rally Behind Second Cup At Meals
Americans drink coffee in large quantities and bear heavy costs while sassafras roots could be dug locally. Birmingham tax dodgers strike back at Gov ONeal, sparking political debate and rising tensions.
Tax Dodgers and O'Neal Tax Battle Rages in Alabama
A scathing editorial blames Gov. O'Neal for high state spending and an empty treasury. It questions the valuation of his Florence home listed at 4500 and rents of 25 dollars a month, arguing retrenchment and office cuts are needed. The piece mocks political figures, mentions Taft and Roosevelt, and ends with a local invitation to bring a Kentucky widow to Moulton.
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Jefferson County
O’ Neal
O'Neal
Dodgers
O’neal
Florence
Cheif
Alabama
Birmingham
Flood Sufferers Fund Return Note From Local Editor
Jourd White of the Advertiser in Moulton Alabama reports receipt of a $5.81 check for Flood Sufferers. The funds are fully provided and the color citizens of Moulton have returned the subscription, suggesting other charities may need help. The Commercial Appeal confirms all needed funds were raised locally and returns the check.
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Advertiser
Moulton
Ala
Commercial Appeal
Memphis
Tenn
Jourd White
J. W. Hays
Moulton Advertiser relief drive and local news
Editorial notes the flood crisis and community fund drive led by The Moulton Advertiser with contributions from local churches, including honored donations from humanitarian residents June Irwin and Mose Alexander. The paper highlights upcoming events, marriages, farming plans, and local notices, plus editorials on politics, readers’ subscriptions, and mentions of church services and local figures.
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Heaven
Moulton
Moultoh
June Irwin
Mose Alexander
Refunded Funds Redirected for Sacred Cause at Church
Funds originally intended for blessings have been re funded to June Irwin and will be given to his church to be appropriated for a sacred cause.
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June Irwin
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