Grimes-Register: Salem’s Oldest, Largest Circulation Paper
Grimes-Register, the oldest Salem newspaper, boasts a much larger circulation than any rival title. Published by DENIT 2 WEBULEK.
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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
2
Supreme Court Defines Philippine Islands and Porto Rico as U.S. for Revenue
The article notes the Supreme Court ruling placing the Philippines and Puerto Rico under U S revenue authority, comments on Richmond liquor dealers’ Sabbath sales suppression efforts, and touches on imperialism warnings from English papers, Baltimore Sun’s anniversary, and Virginia Governorship discussions with Montague.
Westminster Confession Revision Proposed by General Assembly
After four days of discussion the Presbyterian General Assembly in Philadelphia decided on revising the Westminster Confession. A revision committee will report to the next Assembly with a brief, nontechnical statement intended to inform and clarify the church’s doctrinal beliefs without replacing the Confession of Faith.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Republicans to Put Up Ticket in State Elections
Republican State Committee in Richmond planned a strong race for state officers and legislators this year. The convention set for August 24 in Charlottesville, with a heated debate on nominations. Gen. James A. Walker emerged as Governor favorite, while Col. J. Hampton Hoge was favored for Attorney General.
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Republican State Committee
Richmond
Charlottesville
Norfolk
Morgan Treat
Hugh G. Miller
Allan
J. Hampton Hoge
James A. Walker
Gen. Walker
Col. J. Hampton Hoge
Jury Reform Debates Ahead of Constitutional Convention
Judge Harrison supports jury system changes as states experiment with fewer jurors and nonunanimous verdicts. The Richmond News urges careful consideration of reduced juror numbers and unanimity abolition at the June 12 constitutional gathering, noting recent controversial verdicts and potential court cost savings.
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Harrison
Winchester
Maryland
Baltimore American
Nevada
South Dakota
Texas
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Louisiana
Iowa
Richmond News
Montague Wins Delegates Lead in Gubernatorial Race
Tuesday red-letter day for Attorney-General Montague as he sweeps delegates in Danville Lynchburg and King William. He leads Swanson by 72 votes with Danville 059 to 82 and Lynchburg 1267 to 472 amid excitement and numerous congratulatory programs.
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Montague
Swanson
Danville
Lynchburg
King William
Behols
Marshall
King
Virginia Republicans rally to place state ticket in field
The article alleges that Senator Marcus A. Hanna and Vice-President Roosevelt inspired Virginia’s push to field a state ticket. It claims the plan emerged at a Union League Club dinner in Philadelphia with Hugh Gordon Miller assigned to organize the Virginia forces for a decisive late year election aimed at securing delegates to the Virginia Legislature.
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Virginia
Marcus A. Hanna
Roosevelt
Union League Club
Philadelphia
Hugh Gordon Miller
Hanna
Senators Tillman and McLaurin Resign in Debated Motion
South Carolina senators Ben Tillman and John L. McLaurin signed resignations to take effect November 15 after a heated Gaffney debate. Tillman warned McLaurin against betrayal while McLaurin challenged Tillman’s integrity. outcome hinges on succession and term lengths.
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Benj. R. Tillman
John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
United States Senate
Gaffney
McLaurin
Tillman
Dr. van Dyke
MecLaurin
Benjamin
Voter Rights Under Parker Bill Questioned In Letter
A Virginia correspondent requests interpretation of the 1806 Parker Bill clause allowing voters to erase names on official ballots and substitute others in writing. The reply asserts voters may scratch and rewrite names if the ticket is properly marked, and that election officers should count and certify such votes.
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Walton Sill
Opr
T. GoopMar
Goodman
Eps
Trwes-Reroister
Severe rain and hail storm damages farmers in region
The community endured a severe rain and hail storm causing damage to many farmers. The letter also notes visits by locals and small town happenings including church, travel, and social visits. An advertisement promotes Pars-Kil er, a pain remedy priced at 25c and 60c.
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Minter Bohon
Back Creek
Sherman
Rhoanoke
Air Point
Park Aldridge
Needmore
Millard Bolton
Scissorsville
Fanny Henry
R. P. Moore
Pouge's Mill
Lula Herd
Samuel Wyatt
Franklin County
Deaton
Mount Union Church
Walter Rieson
Ida Peters
Allie Bowman
Enoch Bowman
Newton Peters
Benj. Bowman
Issac Waldron
Bean
Times-Reatater
Supreme Court Rules on Porto Rican Tariff Powers
The Supreme Court handed down two rulings on Porto Rican tariff powers. The Ss Lima case held territory acquired by the United States is not foreign, barring import duties at that time. The Downes decision upheld duties on goods from Porto Rico to New York after the War Powers Act, favoring the government. Chief Justice dissented, with Justice Harlan agreeing there is no power beyond the Constitution. A patent by William A. Brady proposes modular real trees for easy transport.
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United States Supreme Court
Ss Lima
United States
Downes
Porto Rico
New York
Justice Harlan
Congress
Insular
New Orleans
Iti May Be A Mistake To Change Your Mind
A compact aphorism on caution and self awareness noting that changing one’s views can be prudent, yet careful attention to that shift matters more than the act itself. The line hints at inner judgment guiding decisions and continuity of thought.
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Byrne
Be Kind to Dumb Animals Sermon by Dr. Talmage
A sermon by Dr. Talmage condemns cruelty to animals and cites Henry Bergh as the nineteenth century apostle for the brute creation. He argues moral failure in harming horses dogs cats and other creatures and urges humane treatment across society.
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Henry Bergh
Roanoke Junior Hose to run Norfolk & pedal excursion
The Junior Hose Company of Roanoke will operate the Norfolk & Western train from Roanoke to the seaside on June 20 leaving at 7 30 a m and arriving 6 30 p m a daylight ride through Dismal Swamp The special is managed by L E K Lookabill president of the Fire Company The two day trip costs 3 50 with a return trip June 28 leaving Norfolk at 9 30 p m after staying two and a half days visiting Old Point Comfort Fortress Monroe Hampton Roads and other sites Teachers will find it a pleasant outing with special rates to Washington Baltimore and the North via Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River An extra car will be attached for colored travelers and arrangements may be made with W H Tinsley and LL E Lookanite for tickets and details
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Junior Hose Company of
Roanoke
Norfolk &Pedal
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk
L. EK. Lockabill
Tie
Old Pont Comfort
Fortress Monroe
Hampton Roads
Hampton
Soldiers Home
Newport
W. H. Tinsley
Salem
LL. E. Lookanite
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