Bankhead Wins Support as Senate Pick In Alabama
The Moulton Advertiser urges honoring Morgan by confirming Hon. John Hollie Bankhead as United States Senator after Gov. Comer appointed him. It notes Bankhead's strong 12,000 vote lead, protests to override the primary will, and widespread rallies across the state. Readers expect the Legislature to carry out the voters. Governor Comer faces criticism from former supporters.
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Morgan
John Hollie Bankhead
United States
Comer
Bankhead
Moulton Advertiser
W.W. T. Lowe
Gov. Comer
Lawrence County Solid for Bankhead in Mass Meetings
The Moulton Advertiser reports Lawrence County voters are solid for John H. Bankhead to succeed Morgan in the United States Senate. Mass meetings across the county show overwhelming support, with Town Creek and Moulton delegates endorsing Bankhead and opposition fading. A letter from Hon. A. M. Sherrod is printed.
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John H. Bankhead
Lawrence County
Town Creek
Moulton
A. M. Sherrod
Resolutions Urge Bankhead for Alabama Senate Seat
Town Creek voters urge their senator and representative to back Col. Bankhead for the Alabama Senate in line with the state Democratic majority. Resolutions direct copies to Representative CG M Sherrod and Senator W T Lowe and local papers The Leighton News and The Moulton Advertiser.
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Alabama
John J. Morgan
John H. Bankhead
Town Creek
Col. Bankhead
CG. M. Sherrod
W. T. Lowe
Leighton News
Moulton Advertiser
J. K. Clarke
CuEsLy Davis
Bankhead Named Favorite for U S Senate by Moulton Meeting
Citizens at the Court House Saturday elect W C Hamilton chairman and Brown Neely secretary. They resolve that John H Bankhead is the people's choice to succeed the late Morgan in the United States Senate and urge their legislators to support his election to a full term at the upcoming General Assembly session.
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Moulton and Vicinity
Court House
W. C. Hamilton
Brown Neely
John H. Bankhead
Morgan
United States Senate
General Assembly
Letter on U S Senate vacancy and Bankhead support
Montgomery Alabama June 21 1907 Capt Walter White writes to Hon Jourd White of Moulton Alabama regarding the U S Senate vacancy caused by Senator Morgan's death He explains his primary vote for an alternate senator and his intent to support Bankhead as chosen by the people He notes various local names and political opinions including Roosevelt Bryan and Daniels Cunningham relations plus local weather and ads in the paper
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Montgomery, Ala
Jourd White
Moulton
Ala
United States
Morgan
Bankhead
Col. Bankhead
Walter White
Sheffield
Fairbanks
Gen
Wheeler
Lus Wasson
Tomasson
Stallings
S. E. Wasson
Judge Richardson
Roosevelt
Bryan
Cunningham
Tuscaloosa Female College Course Offerings and Benefits
Historical notice promotes a female college in Tuscaloosa offering superior faculty and access to university lectures. It highlights healthful location, pure water, refined social life, high moral ideals, and special advantages in music art expression and physical culture. Terms reasonable and due by Sept 18, 1907.
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Deal College
BOM
County Union Meeting at Town Creek Highlights
The County Union met at Town Creek last Friday and Saturday with President White in the chair and Secretary Sandlin at his post. Speakers included Prof. Horton and Hon. John D. French. George Grimes delivered a notable speech. The union opposed temperance threats, planned an educational rally at Moulton on July 11, and reported a 40 percent drop in cotton with other crops fair. Local hospitality and a safe homeward journey are noted.
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The
County Union
Town Creek
White
Sandlin
Farmers’ Union
Hillsboro
Prof
Horton
John D. French
George Grimes
Hickry Grove
Moulton
J. R. Armstrong
Courtland
Annual Reunion of Camp Fred A. Ashford No 632 U C V
Members of Camp Fred A. Ashford No 632 U C V are urged to attend the annual reunion at Town Creek on the first Saturday in July at 1 o clock. The meeting will elect officers and choose a site for the event, per Capt. J L Lyndon, Commander.
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Fred A. Ashford
U.C. V
Town Creek
J. L. Lyndon
Population growth at Town Creek welcomes new arrivals
The community records several births: Clint Bracken with two boys and a girl, Monroe Jeffreys with two boys and a girl, and Sam Yerry with twin boys. The note praises new parents and mentions W. J. Lee, G. F. Craig, and E. Sanderson planning to drink local waters a while longer.
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Town Creek
Great Mereas
Clint Bracken
Monroe Jeffreys
Sam Yerry
W. J. Lee
G. F. Craig
E. Sanderson
Singing Convention in College Grove July Meeting
The Lawrence County Singing Association will meet at College Grove 212 miles south of Hillsboro on the second Sunday in July and the preceding Saturday. All classes are invited to attend and bring books. T. A. Oartee, Sec’y.
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Lawrence County Singing Association
College Grove
Hillsboro
T. A. Oartee
Mountain Home Sunday School Picnic on July Fourth
The people of Mountain Home invite other Sunday Schools to join a celebration on the 4th of July with dinner on the ground. Attendees should bring full baskets. J. H. Wadsworth, Superintendent extends a hearty welcome.
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Mountain Home
J. H. Wadsworth
Supt
Petition Effort For Special School Tax In Lawrence County
The piece praises Prof. G. Richeson for seeking 200 qualified signers to let residents vote on a special school tax. It argues education is vital, pledges support for school funding, but notes a law caps any new tax so high that an election would be useless. Lawrence County’s total rate is $1.40, above the $1.25 limit. The editorial laments the scenario and urges accepting the reality.
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G. Richeson
Richeson
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Local notes from Landersville and surrounding area
A village column from Landersville reports hot weather, health good, fishing outings by Burden, Cowens, Dr Fennel, and others, plus Sunday School and choir plans at the Christian church. Miss Lena Craig of San Antonio visits relatives. Ed Sewell will preach next Sunday. A new item notes Sallie Ann and W W Bartos in Jasper, Florida, and a fire in Lucedale, Mississippi destroying lumber valued at 200000 dollars. Tax Collector Bracken reports steady capitol progress in Montgomery.
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Moulton
Mess Burden
Cowens
Elbert Wear
Edd
Jet Crow
Christian Church
Lena Craig
Lela Birch
E. N. Wear
Simmie Norton
Fennel
Mollie
Mattie Wear
San Antonio
Tex
Berg
Ed Sewell
Sallie Ann
W. W. Bartos
Jasper. Fla
Lucedale
Miss
Bracken
Montgomery
Capitol City
Opportunity Ad Urges Action Over Talk in The Moulton Advertiser
Windham and Co of Moulton Alabama declare that opportunity comes to those who act not just talk. They state the era of endless conversation is over and announce a space in The Moulton Advertiser to share their message. The notice speaks to workers and their families, urging practical effort over idle chatter.
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Moulton Advertiser
Jur Department Store
Moulton
Ala
Windham & CO
Educational Rally Elect Delegates July 11 1907
The Lees Unions of Lawrence County call for delegates to the Educational campaign at Mouls ton on July 11 1907. Local couriers contribute a basket dinner and the meeting will be held in the Grove of Dr Gibson’s residence.
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Lees
Lawrence County
Moulston
Gibson
Das
H. Martin
Montgomery to Build College At Cost 100000
Montgomery plans a new college with a construction budget of 100000. Work starts in September on the structure. N D Corbin a wealthy Macon merchant ended his life by suicide last Thursday. W J Cottingham and young son visited from Decatur this past Saturday. Reports claim Germans eat horses and dogs, with 182000 horses slaughtered in 1906 for food. French wine growers face unrest with government troops involved.
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Montgomery
N. D. Corbin
Macon
W. J. Cottingham
Little Son
Decatur
Germany
France
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Jourd White and
Paul White
Mr. Bankhead
Sen
MR. Sherrod
Yours Truly, C. M. Sherrod
Tuscaloosa
Tuskaloosa, Alabama
Thermnionr
W. J. McMahan
Landersville
Moulton, Ala
Golden Opportunity
Irwin Drug CO
Special Agents
Ril Harare
CIA
S.E. Allterchant
Landersville, Alabama
S. E. Gardner
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