Repugnant Fight Over Apportionment Rules Draws Arkansas Debate
Arkansas Republicans oppose changes to apportionment rules stirring a regional clash. The piece cites long standing grievances tied to disfranchisement, notes references to “Lilly White” practices, and mentions General Clayton and local party factions. Wary of national impact, the argument centers on maintaining party control and alleged racial bias in delegate selection.
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Claytonarian
E¢É Duncan
Notare
Che
Ghee
Clayton’ Win
St Thomas Church Sale Debate Sparks Westward Move Question
A public letter questions Bishop Rhinelander and Rev Mortimer over church governance and a proposed sale of St Thomas Church. The writer alleges misused funds after mortgage payoff and argues the vestry seeks to move church operations west of Broad street where most parishioners live, leaving about 30 000 after sale to be spent at the vestry’s discretion.
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Rhinelander
Mortimer
Broad Street
South Broad Street
Second in Third Course of Lectures
Notwithstanding the stormy weather a fine wide scope was presented. The audience observed the extended program with Mr. Jani Kagse slowing pace as the talk addressed topics about the Negro and related themes on December 12.
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Jani Kagse
Mexico Joins Union as Forty-Seventh State
Washington dispatch reports Mexico’s admission as the forty seventh state. A presidential proclamation signed today placed the act in government records while another copy went to the New Mexico Historical Society. Notables from New Mexico and dignitaries witnessed the ceremony in the state’s capital.
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Washington
Mexico
New Mexico
Se Teatteats Plas
Poumrres
New Mexico Historical Society
Court Rejects Racial Line in Africa Ahead of Continent Wide Division
A South African high court declared that racial separation should be avoided, stating a clear chasm between races is undesirable. The ruling signals a broader stance as Africa faces ongoing debates over color lines and governance.
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Union of South African
Cape
Africa
Man Reunites With Wife Before Death After 25 Years
In Maysville Kentucky Louw Roser dies soon after speaking to his wife for the first time in a quarter century. He leaves most of his property to her and requests his body be cremated and ashes cast from Cincinnati bridge.
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Maysville
Louw Roser
Rower
Mi Will Wee
Roser
Hie
Cincinnatious Pension Bridge
Installment House Case Ends With Susie Scott’s Release
Judge Holland of the United States District Court ordered the release of Mrs Susie Scott on Wednesday after finding she had made payments on an installment purchase of a piano bought from a Wa dealer in 1909. The dealer’s attempt to remove the case was denounced as an outrage and the warrant was denied. Scott had relocated to the city last October and had kept paying installments since leaving Washington.
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Holland
United States District Court
Susie Scott
F . Scott
Scott
Washington
Menelik Alive Despite Paralysis Report
A letter to Kenneth Rafferty from Dr. Donald Rafferty, an American with the Childelion mission, asserts King Menelik of Abyssinia is alive but paralyzed. The note places the claim in Pittsburgh dated January 8.
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Menelik
Pittsburgh
King Menelik of
Abyssinia
Kenneth F. Rafferty
Beeler Street
Donald G. Rafferty
Born a Slave Left Estate of Large Value
Fragmented account notes a former slave leaving an estate worth about $116,000 after emancipation. The text references a postwar period figure named Smith and indicates ownership changes and familial links, though many details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Mothers in Law to Blame for Half of Family Disagreements
New York reports the first Domestic Relations Court annual findings. It cites that mothers in law are blamed for 50 percent of family disputes linked to desertion and other home breaking misdeeds.
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New York
Domestic Relations Court
German Daily Seeks Conciliatory Attitude on Immigration
A Berlin based conservative paper argues the government should imitate Russia in adopting a conciliatory stance toward Jews. It claims no discrimination against American meats in the sanitary regime and urges moderation in policies affecting trade and public health.
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Berlin
Deutche Tagesveitung
Germany
Russia
Amburg
Breman
Informal Banquet Tenders Historic School Association
A Friday evening banquet in Berlin at 526 Boae residence marked the formation of a new association linked to former Schools of Phienene core and others. Attendees included Alain LeRoy Locke and a list of peers such as Bolivar, Coffer, Cooper, Draper, Lattimore, Warrick, Hopkins, Sewell, and Taylor.
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Alain LeRoy Locke
Berlin
Een
Phienene Core
Fearus C. Bolivar
Oie
Manes
E Coffer
Cooper
Iper
W. Draper
Har Lattimore
Morris
Kchols
Ryder
Seth
Smith
Lewis
Ti Sarl
Norris Warrick
Hopkins
Sewell
Taylor
Georgetown landmark Key house to be torn down for business
Washington December 30 The famous Key home in Georgetown is to be demolished to make room for a business venture. Francis Scott Key’s former residence will be replaced by new development as city officials approve the plan.
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Washington
Mal Hhouse
Georgetown
Francis Scott Key
Weathered Streets and a Winter Meeting at the Rothe Keller
A narrator endures bitter weather as snow and wind whip sidewalks. After a chance arm grab, a genial stranger invites a drink, leading to a warm interior at the Rothe Keller. A coffee request and a dining room suggestion follow amid wandering conversation.
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