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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
2
A statewide digest highlights recent developments from multiple Alabama counties and cities. Officials report local initiatives, infrastructure updates, education plans, and public safety actions impacting communities statewide.
The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee met in Birmingham to elect a secretary, approve county contest results, and name a campaign committee led by John V. Smith. They set a June 15 meeting to decide the Morgan County contest and discussed postmaster appointments and a Florence public building bill worth $70,000.
Alabama murder case in the Moonshiner operation sees the U S Supreme Court overturn most of the life sentences. Justice Harlan rules Taylor’s testimony as material leading to reversal for all defendants except Motes, who remains affirmed due to his direct admission of guilt.
Astin Bryan Manufacturing Company will locate a new plow and agricultural implement plant near the Ensley steel mill. The ita chosen and purchased, construction starts now, aims to be ready for operation by mid August. Capital stock 150000. 200 to 300 workers expected. Plant will source steel from the Ensley mill.
W T Underwood plans a coal mine eight miles east of Oneonta with seventy five houses and a commissary. About 800 workers will be employed. The mine lies on a railroad line surveyed from Oneonta to Attalia and grading will start soon. Rev Dr George B Eager resigns from First Baptist Montgomery to become professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Ky. Fire at Boteman sawmill plant in Bozeman destroys facility. Got, a white worker, crushed at Scottaboro saw mill. Hanging cases include Beauty Ingram Walter Gordon for murder in Clinton Talladega and Albert Curry in Talladega for brutal crime. Dimmick Pipe Co. suits filed in Birmingham city court for $20,000 each by H H Biowa J A Olive and D G Valie. pipe works roof collapse probed.
The Chicago convention committee endorses preserving strict church discipline on amusements. A proposed insert reaffirms that dancing, games of chance, attending theatres, circuses, and similar diversions are perilous to spiritual life and conflict with the church's historic stance.
A. B. Moore senior partner of Moore Brog turpentine di stillers near Roberts station Florida was killed by a group of black assailants. Moore had gone to Roberts station to compel a man to return to Molineon after paying for transport. A crowd opened fire as Moore confronted the group, killing him. One assailant, W. B. Moore’s associate Jem Griffin was also shot. A grand jury was convened with several white men implicated.
A fragmentary tip from Cordele, Georgia says William Raines and his son were killed by Mr. Gleaton who sought to marry Miss Raines. A volley followed with shooting by the brothers and neighbors. fatalities include the Raines men and a neighbor. Both Rainey and Gleaton are described as planters.
Monday afternoon Governor Murphy J. Foster vacated the Louisiana governorship after two four year terms. Governor W. W. Heard was inaugurated at the state House with ceremonial observance. The caucus is expected to renominate Senator McEvery and nominate ex-Governor Foster to replace Senator Caffery, the senior Louisiana senator.
Fire at St Marys Monastery in Belmont North Carolina destroyed the main building and west wing including a tall tower. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 100000 dollars with only about 5000 insured. Fire officials suspect spontaneous combustion in the nest under the eaves of the flue. The incident involved the Sisters of the order and significant property damage.
Preparations are underway across Louisiana Alabama Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina for viewing the total solar eclipse on Monday May 28. Observers plan to use sites in Thomaston Farnerville Indian Springs Griffin Union Point Washington Pinehurst Wadesboro and Thompson and other clear weather points.
Secretary of State for Porto Rico W H Hunt of Montana has been chosen as secretary of state for the island. He leaves his post as U S agent before the Chilean claims commission to accept the new appointment. A separate item notes Boyer Lumber Company of Pensacola has purchased Morrison Mill Company mills in Coyington County Alabama for 25000. The Selma Morning Times sale to J Adjer and J E Golson is announced with changes in editorial and business staff. Lauderdale Republicans plan a county convention at Florence on June 2 for reorganization and other matters.
The Senate blocked Boer commissioners from the floor during their Washington visit after a pyrotechnic debate sparked by a resolution from Mr. Allen Nebraska. The measure failed 86 to 21 after a sharp clash between its sponsor and Mr. Davis over the issue.
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