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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
2
The Roanoke Daily News begins publication as a six column four page morning paper edited by Louis E. Pepper. The Times notes Allen Roanoke’s established paper and discusses local judiciary debate over County Courts and underlines calls for publication of voting records.
The Virginia delegation filled the morning with organization activities including officer elections seating arrangements and member rounds. Representative Flood traveled to Richmond for constitutional convention sessions and may return. he met Senator Martin for an hour.
A Washington special notes Representative Crumpacker of Indiana will push a bill to base representation on voting population, targeting the Southern states to curb negro suffrage. Representative Moody of Massachusetts plans a congressional committee to probe alleged Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment violations in Louisiana, seen as a strategic target for civil rights questions. The piece anticipates Virginia as a future subject once a new Constitution is framed.
The Constitutional Convention on Monday again refused to retain county courts or provide monthly county sessions. Judge W G Robertson urged keeping the current system, but the majority voted against him. The article lauds Robertson’s speech and predicts he was right.
The New York Herald outlines a likely Congress agenda with approval of reciprocity treaties easing tariffs, potential trust regulation, and monetary banking reform. It warns against tinkering during fair weather, arguing only the people would suffer if a storm comes, and calls for guidance from the President and Treasury Secretary.
Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia opposes Democrats urging retention or appointment of Republicans and told the President he would not ask for Judge W. Griffin of Salem. Daniel said Democrats should not advise a Republican administration on federal appointments, noting the South’s appointments have often followed Democratic guidance.
A local listing promotes the J M Cigar available at Arm Strong Grocery Co with emphasis on stock and regional availability. No additional details or dates provided in the readable text.
President Roosevelt’s Congress address argues sweeping measures against anarchists including deportation and strict punishment for speeches and acts. He presses for publicity on trusts, a new Cabinet post, reciprocity linked to tariffs, a strong merchant fleet, and a robust navy to enforce the Monroe Doctrine, plus permanent census and Exposition funding.
Purported cure for coughs colds croup consumption bronchitis and throat lung troubles advertised as best cure. Product labeled Dr David's Cough Syrup of Pure Pine Tar Horehound Wild Cherry and other ingredients available at Younger's drug store.
A Sunday fire at the State penitentiary caused great excitement among about a thousand convicts. Assistant Superintendent Evan F. Morgan guided three visitors as smoke rose from burning straw, locking gates to keep inmates calm while guards and bystanders faced a tense standoff. The blaze was mastered and no outbreak occurred.
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