Supreme Court Bans Grandfather Clause in State Constitutions
The United States Supreme Court declares the grandfather clause unconstitutional, affecting Oklahoma and Maryland constitutions. The ruling is expected to impact southern political dynamics, potentially reinvigorating Union Leagues and related groups. Chief Justice White, a southern ex Confederate, read the opinion without dissent as the nation faces uncertain times.
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Oklahoma
Maryland
United States Supreme Court
South
White
Georgia Mob Angers Slaton After Leo Frank Pardon
An angry Georgia mob hangs and burns an effigy of Gov. Slaton for commuting Leo Frank’s death sentence to life. Troops protect Slaton at his residence as reports say calm is restored and Frank proclaims innocence amid public debate on justice and mercy.
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Georgia
Gov. Slaton
Leo Frank
Leo
Frank
Meshack
Shadrack
Abednego
Earth
Simple Steadfast Living Motto From J H Vincent
A Victorian motto proclaims a simple sincere serene life repelling discontent and anxiety. It urges cheerfulness magnanimity charity and holy silence while practicing thrift in expenditure care in speech diligence in service and faithful trust in God.
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J. H. Vincent
Annual death rate and life expectancy facts noted
The excerpt cites a yearly death total of 50,000,000 or 133,000 daily, claims half of humanity dies before age 16, and states the average life is a little over 33 with not a single person in a million reaching 100.
Prohibition Wagon Invites Booze Soakers to Quit
The Huntsville Mercury-Banner recalls stirring Montgomery times with Chaney Booth and Lee Cowart, then hints at a shifting stance as it urges readers to join a prohibition movement. The paper signals repentance after backing a so called safe and sane policy and asks drinkers to step aboard the anti liquor campaign.
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Old Montgomery
Chaney
Booth
Bond
Lee Cowart
Lacy
Brown
John Putnoy
Billingsley
Huntsville Mercury-Banner
The
Mercury-Banner
Aged Walkers Helped Up If They Fall
Some people walk as if afflicted by gout in both feet and decline with age. When they stumble, do not laugh. reach down to assist them in rising. The remark urges compassion for the elderly and frail.
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J. H. Burgess
Kimo, Ala
A Brave Man Walks Into Death’s Jaws Yet Far Worse Lies Ahead
A speaker notes that while soldiers face danger at the front, many endure harsher trials away from battle, underscoring the unseen costs of war. The remark contrasts battlefield peril with broader suffering.
Grave digger John Barleycorn claims 60,000 yearly victims
Doctors say the dead died from other causes while grave digger John Barleycorn buries 60,000 victims annually in this country, a fact raised to honor surviving loved ones.
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John Barleycorn
Quote on using black soldiers to defeat Germany in six weeks
A columnist argues that if England had about two million able bodied black troops with rationed supplies they could defeat Germany in six weeks and suggests sending over shiploads of such forces. The remark frames race and military power in a provocative colonial tone.
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Old England
Germany
Here and There on Farming and Playing Grounds
The piece notes people gamble on crops and baseball but argues against quitting farming or closing play grounds, urging continued engagement with agriculture and recreation. It frames betting on corn cotton wheat and baseball as part of broader life, not a reason to retreat.
Echoes of The True Aim of Life Reach Many
An earlier Moulton Advertiser essay on The True Aim of Life returns in letters and mentions from pulpiteers, orators, school closings, and picnics. The author says such wide reception is flattering, though no quotes or credits are attached.
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Moulton Advertiser
Moulton Area Masonic Installation Draws Large Attendance
Mount Zion near Moulton hosted a memorable Thursday event with four lodges Danville Trinity Mt Zion and Moulton installing officers led by Worshipful Master Sam Kitchens. Notable speakers included Revs Alonzo Prater J J Stockton Prof Henry T Lile and Rev Neighbors as a hearty crowd enjoyed a lavish dinner prepared by local women and heard long lists of officers from Moulton with W A Moses W M O L Judy and others named.
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Mount Zion
Moulton
Will Howell
Sam Kitchens
Moses
Alonzo Prater
J. J. Stockton
Henry T. Lile
Mr. Neighbors
Danville
Trinity
Mt. Zion
W. A. Moses
W. M. O.L. Judy
Billy Sunday Parts Ways With Key Associate
A veteran orator Billy Sunday ends his partnership with his main striker and bass singer. The piece heaps satire on public figures and editors, noting common jealousy and rivalry among leaders as an old custom. The essay hints at theft accusations used to spark religious controversy and railing at media for novelty.
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Billy Sunday
Billy
Yes
Thunder
Sam Jones
Wit
Gypsey Smith
Europe
Elang
Bob Ingersoll
Flowers
Bob Taylor
Solomon
Miss Blanch Ellis Offered Seven Month School Post
Miss Blanch Ellis, a promising young teacher, has been tendered a seven month school term in Cleburne county near the old mining region. The notice praises the area and its generous people and expresses hope she will accept the position.
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Blanch Ellis
Cleburne
Blanch
Monkeys and Wealth Display Prompt Human Imitation
Scientists suggest humans descend from monkeys and people often imitate the affluent in dress and display. The passage notes temptation to believe this idea when observing the poor attempting to copy their wealthier neighbors through jewelry and fashion.
Weary and Heavy Laden Question Posed to Rush Stockton
The note asks whether the lazy man or woman will ever be numbered among the weary and heavy laden and credits Rush Stockton as one of our most industrious citizens for a solution.
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Stockton
Bath Time Plea Spreads Cheer and Fresh Looks
A playful remark suggests persuading people to bathe on Saturday night or Sunday morning as a change. It emphasizes the potential boost to both feelings and appearance from such a routine shift.
Surprises Follow Surprises In A Nation Of Prophets
A fragmented historical note describes widespread astonishment as unseen events unfold across the land with many prophets scattered and unprepared for what happens next. The sense of unexpected turns frames a moment of social and cultural reaction.
Quote on European war satisfaction in Lawrence County
A brief opinion asserts there is no man in Lawrence County who can derive satisfaction from the European war, labeling the conflict as beyond personal gratification.
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Lawrence County
Passes Away of Lizzie Hart Simpson in Rome Word
A Rome letter notes the death of Mrs Elizabeth Hart Simpson in Battle Creek Michigan after illness. Her son T J Simpson travels to transport the body to Rome for interment with funeral arrangements to be announced. She was born Florence Alabama August 17 187 and married Captain W P Simpson at Gadsden June 12 1870. Survived by children two brothers and two sisters.
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Lizzie Hart
Rome
Battle Creek
Michigan
Elizabeth Hart Simpson
T. J. Simpson
J. L. Bass
Sara Elizabeth Bass
Adelaide Simpson
Missing Boy Found After Drowning Incident in Alabama
A group of 15 to 20 youths bathed in a six foot hole in South Alabama. After leaving, one boy vanished and a diver later found the body. Authorities believe a cramp caused him to sink without being seen.
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South
Alabama
The Sin Of Detraction Detraction as a deadly sin and its causes
A religious address condemns detraction as mean and indefensible, outlining causes such as unbelief revenge envy and self love. It warns that false accusations whispering slander and passing harsh judgments destroy character, urging readers to heed biblical prohibitions against evil speaking.
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Cain
Joseph
Bretheren
Christ
Pilate
Legion
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Hesse
Uscle Sam
United States
A. J. Preston
Andalusia Star
W. J. Nesbit
Decatur
Ala
Presbyterian Church
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
College of Engineering and Mines
College of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Pharmacy
College of Veterinary Medicine
Chas. C. Thach
LL. D
Auburn
Moulton, Ala
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