Democratic State Convention Adopts Platform in Montgomery
The Alabama Democratic State Convention closed Thursday with a platform endorsing honesty in government, tariff reform, and the construction of the Nicaragua Canal. It nominated W. J. Samford for Governor and listed delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Carmichael’s resolution on suffrage and enfranchisement was adopted after initial opposition.
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Montgomery
W. J. Samford
S Uté
Robert I David
Cienera
Charles G. Brown
J. W. Abercombie
J. Craig Smitt
W. H. Matthowa
Ag Spee Pied of Agriculture
Poole
John 'J. Morgan
A. H. Merrill
Robert J. Lowe
Frank S. Whit
Committee On Platform and Resolutions
Alabama
Democratic Party
Nicarague Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Chicago
Talert
General Assembly
Carmichael
J. M. Carmichael
Dale
Daughters of the Confederacy Hold State Convention in Opelika
The annual state convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy convened in Opelika on Tuesday for a three day gathering. A large number of delegates attended and city activities highlighted the event.
Boiler Explosion Kills Five at Bray Saw Mill Near Tifton
Five men killed and several injured when a boiler exploded at J. N. Bray & Co saw mill near Tifton Ga. The dead include Luther Clair Hugh Chanders Gus Nichols Jack Caslem and W E Monson. Fire inspector J C Rain may die. Many nearby buildings were wrecked and the mill almost demolished. Total loss about 5000 with Saturday insurance on the line.
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Tifton
J. N. Bray & Co
Luther Clair
Hugh Chanders
Gus Nicholson
Jack Caslem
Wit Monson
J.C. Rain
Wesley Mehaul
Bray & Go
Floods Hit North Texas With Rising Rivers and Drowning
A San Angelo dispatch reports heavy rains in North and Middle Concho regions. The Trinity and Guadaloupe, Nueces, and Colorado rivers rise. Brazos climbs below Bryan while upper drainage swells. Albert Voight, a former soldier, drowns in Dallas. Cattle losses mount as hundreds drown in the North Concho area.
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Trinity
Duliae
Albert Voight
Dallas
San Angelo
North Concho
Atute
Guadaloupe
Nueces
Colorado
Austin
Columbus
Latrange
Wharton
Brazos
Bryan
Waco
Four men suffocated in Wise county mine fire near Tazewell
A mine fire at Pine Run, near Toms Creek in Wise county, has left four men dead by suffocation. Two others are known to be inside the shaft, while efforts continue to extinguish the blaze. Local authorities and rescuers have Hooded in the hope of saving those trapped.
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Bie Ming
Tazewell
Pine Run
Toms Creek
Wise County
Prulaga
Julia
Bia Natage
LUCEY
Gost
London
Stuutement
Vaal
Tnt
Calvey
Institutus
Uist
Loeneun
Wren
Beaver
Palestine
Joppa
Holy Land
Seamur
Port Haid
Wil
Han
Indians Starving on Kiowa Comanche Agency Report
Report from the Kiowa and Comanche Agency states Indians are starving as payments are delayed and rations cut. Traders refuse credit. their horses and equipment beg for food amid mounting hardship. Arguments in the Kentucky governorship case opened in the United States Supreme Court with Governor Taylor represented by Attorney Helm Bruce.
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Tadiane
Kiowa and
Comanche Agency
Bis
Hogin
Kentucky
United States Supreme Costs
Taylor
Helm Bruce
Liner Reputation Voted Down in Senate
On Monday the senate again faced a motion to express sympathy for the Boers. The Pettigrew resolution was under consideration, after being brought up last Saturday. The motion was defeated 22 to 20.
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Senate
Muytion
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Utah Mine Disaster Claims Hundreds Of Lives
A Salt Lake City coal company incident in the Wasatch region results in extensive fatalities. Officials report two hundred or more lost lives with many workers still unaccounted. Surface rescue operations continue as the exact death toll remains uncertain and conditions hinder recovery.
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Pivisint Valley Coal Company
Borlios
Aaton
Salt Lake City
Rallrow Company
Feud in Clay County Ended by Agreement
The White Howard feud in Clay County Kentucky ends by agreement. Prosecution plans remain for multiple murder charges against the Dakers. James Toward, accused of killing George Baker, faces dismissal of the indictment. Toward is among those charged with killing William Gove in Frankfort. Many men have admitted involvement in the feud.
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Clay County
Kentucky
Dakers
James Toward
George Baker
William Gove
Frankfort
Frankfort Trial Sees Five Defendants Granted Change of Venue
Judge Cantril after hearing forty witnesses and brief arguments granted change of venue for five defendants charged with complicity in the Goel assassination. Prosecution named republican Secretary of State Cabot Powers Captain John W Davis H K Youtsey Hasland Whittaker and Richard Combs among those alleged to joined in the plot. Attorneys disagreed on the proper county for venue.
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Frankfort
Cantril
Cabet Powers
John W Davis
HK. Youtsey
Hasland Whittaker
Richard Combs
Colred
Mississippi Democratic State Committee Sets June Primary
The Democratic state executive committee ordered a state primary on June 21 to pick delegates to the Kansas City convention and choose presidential electors for the ticket. It marks the first Mississippi primary for these purposes and endorses Bryan with the Chicago platform.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Miseiasipp
Kansas City
Mississip
Bryan
Chicago
Webb County tragedy leaves two brothers dead
In Webb Miag a report says Robert and William Chambers were shot and killed Tuesday by B C Abbey after an encounter on Abbey's plantation. Abbey, described as a quiet peaceful citizen, was involved in an altercation following a search on the premises.
Alabama to Hold Special Election for Eighth District
Governor Johnston orders a special election to fill the successor to General Wheeler in the Eighth Alabama district. Regular election timing set. candidates include Judge Richardeon of Madigy Hon Jeane rows Jackson HVin Sam Blackwell Morgan Mon William Keown Golbert and Paul Hodges.
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Whésiea
Johnston
Alabama
Wheeler
Yeat
Richardeon
Madigy
Jeane Rows
Jackson
Hvin
Sam Blackwell
Morgan
Mon
William Keown
Golbert
Paul Hodges
Miners Die After Mine Fire in Tom Creek Virginia
An exaggerated report of a coal mine fire in Tom Creek Virginia spread Monday night. Official inquiry shows miners were warned in ample time and only two men J B Montgomery and Albert Thompson died. Representative Brower introduced a bill on Tuesday to appropriate fifty thousand dollars for Joos River improvements split between lower and upper Coosa.
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Toma Creek
J.B. Montgomery
Albert Thompson
Linprove Geom
Brower
Joo8s River
Lower
Coosa
Upper Coosa
Salarina Advances for Southern Operators in 10 to 12 Percent Increase
In Chattanooga on Tuesday an official notice announced salary raises for Southern Railway operators. The increase ranges from 10 to 12 percent and applies only to those who remained with the railroad after the strike, limited to station agents and express agents at smaller stations on the roster.
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Chattanooga
Southern
Alrike Wad
Rev Dr Talmage on Creeds and the Resurrection Faith
The speaker warns against rigid creeds and urges living faith over static doctrine. He uses Lazarus and Bethany as examples and argues for renewal, contrasting Calvinist limits with present interpretations, urging ministerial freedom and bold trust in divine mystery beyond dogma.
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Kanone City
Masney Wilson
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L. Layretts
Mobile
EK. M. Robinson
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M. B. Abercrombie
Macon
J. R. Wood
W.W. Wilkerson
Antanga
Walter NeSmith
Lamar
G. Musgrave
Walkers
KR. B. Calloway
Sumter
Snd
W. A. Fitts
Tuscaloosa
T. C
Tina
Rista
Jets
Pizemmes Jenneky
He Hercuses Athlete Club
New York
Huh Fitzsinunsnn
Ed Danihorst
Inipine Witte
Fitzsimmons
Tay
Baller
Sten
Canton
MissenTa
Belis
Angun
Chiccago
New Orleans
Vauighin's
Migs
Munday
Vaughn’s
Casey Jones
Wnegro Fremun
Wil Miller
Norte
Texas
Alert Volett
Soller
Mt Uallan
Utah
Miedewt
Paptor
Vrud Dermis AL Ea
Hrunten Chenge
Venun
Ipp
Eshte
Salarina
Southeed
DR. Talmage
Wavnsceta
Ipsity
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Tamara
Joedun
Pend Senay
Bethany Wis
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Martha
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Lazaran
Alek
Ahriok
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Bethany
Jeane
Betuary
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Macy
Adam
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