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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
2
A plan to secure public lands for state schools is linked with a proposed new railroad to run from Andalusia to Geneva, extending the Alabama and Florida line. Reports note efforts to establish a Montgomery paper mill by R Thomas of Atlanta, needing 50,000 dollars and promising 50 jobs, with FE H Olcott aiding subscriptions.
Washington special reports a bill introduced by Representative Brewer of Alabama granting all U S lands titled as public lands to the state of Alabama in trust for the state’s common schools. Proceeds from any sale are to be invested in state bonds, with interest used per capita to fund schooling regardless of race or color.
The Calhoun County Democratic executive committee met to set primary dates for county offices on March 7 and April 14 for best meetings or primaries. A county convention is scheduled for April 16 to nominate representatives and appoint delegates to national, congressional, and state conventions.
In Clarke county Morgan leads with about a 40 to 20 advantage over Johnston for the senatorial ticket and holds two thirds of county convention delegates. Returns from multiple precincts show Morgan ahead in most wards with 115 delegates total, and 58 needed for a majority. The gubernatorial race remains tight between Samford and Stallings while race organizations discuss southern race problems and the possible legislature composition. Major bids opened in Tuscaloosa for river works, with several firms submitting bids ranging from 417,280 to 596,907 dollars. final approval lies with the war department.
The Saturday county officers primary in Tuskaloosa passed peacefully with high interest due to numerous candidates. Tid led the vote in the established beat area, marking a large tally in recent years as populates and Democrats merged into a single party.
Tennessee Court of Appeals on Saturday ruled that the 1897 Esten fee law violates constitutional provisions. The act capped county official salaries and redirected excess fees to the county treasury, a measure challenged as unconstitutional.
The senate heard reports from the privileges and elections committee on M. S. Quay's claim to a seat via gubernatorial appointment in Pennsylvania. The majority opposed seating Quay, arguing the Constitution does not allow state executive appointment to fill a full term, except in rare recess or casualty cases. The minority supported seating, citing constitutional language that governor may appoint without legislative call.
A commission issued by the Secretary of State at Montgomery grants J M Falkner of Montgomery J H Ringgold and D W Hines of Louisville authority to open subscription books for the North Alabama Railroad Company. The plan covers seven major miles from near Phelany Cullman county southward near Bremen through Walker and Jefferson to connect with Birmingham Mineral Railroad plus a three mile track from Brookwood northward. Capital stock fixed at 16500000. General Oates withdraws from Crenshaw senatorial race shifting focus to other counties leaving Morgan Johnston contest to intensify campaigns this week.
Julian H. Bingham, internal revenue collector for Alabama, says he will not withdraw from the race for chairman of the Alabama Republican executive committee. He states he is in it to win and will remain in the contest until the finish.
The Choctaw county populita held a primary to select a candidate for state senator. The winning candidate received a majority of votes and is set for renomination to the United States Senate.
Captain Charles S. Steele of the Twentieth Infantry died at Fort Bayard New Mexico a few days ago. Born in Mississippi in 1856 he was appointed to the military academy from Tennessee and graduated in 1875. He accompanied his regiment to the Philippines in November 1898 but fell ill and was recalled to the United States.
A Forts sixth infantry under Major Johnson and Thirty eighth infantry under Major Muir defeat about 800 insurgents at Taal Batangas on Saturday. The town falls as two American companies shell nearby Marietta. Insurgents leave four cannons four captured. two Americans wounded and ten insurgents dead. Plague statistics rise to fourteen cases and eleven deaths.
In Macon Georgia Monday J H Butler colored wounded five policemen and fifteen citizens while resisting arrest for murder. Butler killed Armetead Bryant colored and mortally wounded two white men B Stelman and John Reed. Butler died from gunfire as police and bystanders returned fire.
A fight broke out near Franklin Kentucky on Monday when James Ellerood intoxicated menaced a sick resident Indy. Orria Smith confronted him and Ellegood allegedly chased Smith with a knife. Richard Heaton tried to intervene and was stabbed in the groin, dying soon after. Ellegood was then struck by Smith and may live only a few hours. Smith escaped unharmed.
Eight steamers cleared on Monday carrying combined cargoes to Europe. Grain totaling 24,000 bushels led exports, followed by 25 bale of cotton, 37,000 sacks of oil cake and cotton seed meal, 5,000 barrels of cotton seed oil, 225,000 oak staves, 140,000 pieces of lumber, and 198 logs. Grain export was the largest ever in a single day.
The Mississippi senate passed a bill to remove the penitentiary from Jackson and place prison buildings on the state farms. It is widely believed the legislature will locate a new million dollar state house on the penitentiary site, in the heart of the residence district.
A Nassau to Mobile cablegram states the 440 ton schooner B. W. Morse left Jacksonville January 6 for San Juan Puerto Rico, was waterlogged and abandoned at sea. Two men were saved. Alsbamian Commission: W H Bingham of Montgomery receives notice of appointment as lieutenant in the Canadian volunteer service with orders to report at Ottawa and prepare to depart for South Africa.
A passenger train No 12 of the Chattahoochee Valley railway overturned on a sharp curve near Opelika Sunday and plunged down a high embankment. Three passengers were injured but not seriously. The road lacks wrecking equipment and will be blocked for some time.
Clarke county convention after organization on Monday at Grove Hill endorsed John T. Morgan for U S senator. Delegates voted 88 0 for Morgan and 4 4 for Johnston in a unanimous endorsement. Governor race ended in a draw with Tomlinson holding balance of power and receiving 0 for his candidate.
Selma businessmen greet news that Camden in Wilcox county will finally join Selma by rail via a short 20 mile line to the Selma & Pensacola road. Ten miles are graded and construction expected to proceed soon.
P. M. Ross of Winteld Teun credits his wife with saving his life after a severe cough worsened despite care. The ad touts Lt King's New Discovery for lung and chest maladies, with prices and trial bottles at R. F. Lovelady's drug store. Also advertised are Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for piles with physician endorsements and pricing.
J CO Sherman of Vermontville Echo claims Electric Bitters keeps elderly people young by easing nervousness sleeplessness indigestion constipation and rheumatism. He praises its kidney stimulation stomach toning and appetite boost noting it helps his wife and himself. Available for 60 cents at Lovelady's drug store. Herbine praised to clear the blood and strengthen the liver for 50 cents. Sold by Lovelady.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims world wide fame for cures including burns boils sores and skin eruptions. Also promotes White’s Cream Vermifuge for children with worms and mentions sale by R F Lovelady at 25 cents for each product.
D H Turner of Dempsytown Pa praises a two week nightly regimen using Dr King's New Life Pills claiming youth restoration. The ad touts vegetable formula for liver stomach and bowels and listsRB drug stores F Love Tady's and R F Lovelady as suppliers.
Pierson drug store manager Martin reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with five bottles sold to a single buyer. The product is praised for quickly easing coughs sore throat and lung irritation, with many customers satisfied by its prompt action. Sold by R F Lovelady along with Ballard's Snow Liniment Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Conwen's Honey of Tar.
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