Jefferson County political notes and public concerns
A fragmented digest of Jefferson County political candidates and party alignments notes several contenders for local offices including sheriff treasurer school superintendent and tax collector subject to Democratic party decisions. The piece blends critiques of social morals, law enforcement, and governance with editorials on corruption, wages, tariffs, and national issues, closing with local ads and endorsements.
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B. Wigden
Jefferson County
Andrew Burgin
Boys in Saloons Question City Police Duty
The Herald investigates boys aged ten to eighteen allowed in city saloons. Evidence shows minors purchase liquor, police rely on citizen cooperation and parental involvement, yet many parents refuse to cooperate. Offenders often released to their fathers, undermining enforcement of state law.
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Herald Office
Literary Society Debate Sparks Disjointed Remarks
A fragment from a 19th century periodical shows scattered quotes about literary figures like Tennyson and Byron. It also mentions political commentary on Governor Johnston and University land deals, with various editorials critiquing leadership and public stance.
Live Lord Journey to South Africa With Consul Hay
The Washington Post reports Consul Hay travels to South Africa with a live lord, a remarkable pairing that defies expectation. The Chicago Democrat notes it would be odd for him to travel with a dead lord, hinting at paradox and satire in the dispatch.
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Washington Post
Hay
South Africa
Chicago Democrat
Both Men of Letters Nequestiong Dies in Chicago
Nequestiong, son of Sabgonab, Kato, is dead. He was not so much a man of letters as his father, but may he rest well, as noted by the Chicago Democrat in tribute.
Estey Hardware Ad Offers Tin Pipe Estimates
Local hardware shop Pensons Handwork, labeled as successors to Estes Hardware, advertises tin pipe estimation services with focus on customer estimates and porch workspace.
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Ensley
Charlie Talor
Prnsoxs Hanpwane Co
Estes Hardware Co
Ala
Charlie Tay- Tor
Pensons
Estes Hardware
Jacksonian Banquet Delights Leading Democrats at Morris Hotel
A Monday night banquet gathered prominent Democrats of the county in the Morris Hotel dining hall under the Young Men's Democratic Club. Telegrams from W. J. Bryan and others were read. Hon. John W. Tomlinson was guest of honor. W. C. Garrett hosted toasts amid reports of good feeling and honor to the Patron Saint of Democracy.
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Morris Hotel
Young Men’s Democratic Club
W. J. Bryan
John W. Tomlinson
W.C. Garrett
Plans for new brick building at Pratt Station site
The Herald learns from a Drennen and Company member that plans are drawn to erect at once a handsome brick structure on the old Dago Stand site at Pratt Station. It will be the second fine brick house in an area shaping first impressions of visitors arriving by the car line.
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Herald
Drennen and Company
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Featured by Mrs Churchill
Mrs Churchill of Berlin VI endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for her baby's sores and claims it treats piles and similar conditions while warning against worthless countersuits from Dr J B Stagg.
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J, B, Stagg
J. B. Clark
Peora, al
DeWitt
J. B. Stagg
City Board Deliberates on Liquor License Petitions
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in regular session. Mayor Wadnall, Clerk Donaldson and Aldermen Culpepper Love Jady Shedd Stagg and Tetlow were present. December and last quarter reports were accepted and bills totaling 1025.52 were paid. A request to reduce the Cane Rack license was refused. Thirteen saloon owners petitioned for licenses, but legality concerns arose over ward boundaries and householders signers. Lovelady urged investigation. motions to refer or grant licenses failed. Culpepper and Shedd supported granting without inquiry. Alderman Allen resigned. McPherson elected to fill the vacancy.
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Wadnall
Donaldson
Culpepper
Love
Jady
Shedd
Stagg
Tetlow
Paul Chamborlen
W. A. Brown
Pratt City Saloon Company
John Harkins
George Gorff
T. M. Segars
George Dailey & Co
Richardson. Sullivan
Chamborden
Adior & Co
Perello & Co
Mike Sullivan
Lovelady
Alderman Lovelady
Corporate Limited
Sandusky
Alderman Outlaw
Lcense
Tom Culpepper
Sheid
Outlaw
Alderman Allen
Allen
Forrest Jackson
Ben F. McPherson
George Hurley
McPherson
Fourth Street Improvements Bring Steep Hill Down
The city street gang lowered the hill between Brown's Lane and Second Avenue by about six feet. The grade is now much easier, enabling heavier loads to use the street and supporting future city development. A large storm sewer and twenty four inch vitrified pipe were installed from First Avenue to Fourth Street to drain water, replacing an old plank sewer. The unsafe brick culvert above Brown's Lane is being rebuilt to modern standards. The News Almanac notes Birmingham News offers a useful country-wide reference for a nickel.
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Fourth Street
City Street
Brown's Lane
Second Avenue
First Avenue
Scholarship Free Offers Home Writing for a College Scholarship
Advertisement lists Draughon's Practical Busi ness Colleges in multiple cities offering a free scholarship with some writing at home. Mentions The Illustrated Youth and Age Nashville for details. Also includes medical claims for One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with testimonials from Dr. J. B. Stagg and others.
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Draughon’s Practical Business
Savannah
Nashville
St. Louis
Little Rock
Worth
Galveston
Shreveport
South
Illustrated Youth and Age
Tenn
Noisy Gospel Gossip and Courtroom Quips
A fragmented column blends humorous bath tub gossip and social notes with legal quips. It cites Mr Pitt and Mr Penn and mentions a charity collection for a heathen cemetery, while a Detroit Free Press excerpt pokes at law courts and cannibal morality with wry satire.
Million Dollars and Raising Tax on Society
Theodore Roosevelt argues wealth beyond a million dollars overburdens society and stifles worker reward. He notes earning a million at $100 monthly would take 533 years and mocks royal wealth while contrasting farm wages of $220 yearly. He warns against taking more than one’s share and endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a quick throat remedy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Columbus
America
United States
Department of Agriculture
Commonwealth
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