Alabama electorate and political trust in 1900s remarks
A local opinion argues against alleged vote buying and factionalism in Alabama politics. It defends Governor Henderson and Emmet O Neal supporters, attacks Carmichael led temperance faction, and warns that legislatures failing to trust the people are swiftly swept away when voters speak.
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Alabama
Carmichael
Ous
Henderson
Emmet O’neal
Hendersboers
Omg
Turner T Company Plans Major Port Facility Expansion
The Turner Terminal Company outlines growing port facilities including large cotton warehouses for rapid cargo handling. Officials expect state support to fund river terminals and present plans to the legislature, signaling renewed shipping activity and progress on the port project.
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Turner T Company
Turner Terminal Company
Representative Shapiro bids higher poll tax age and school funds
Jefferson county representative Isadore Shapiro has drafted a bill to raise the annual school appropriation by 100000 to 125000 and to lift the poll tax age from 45 to 60. He cites Section 194 of the constitution and bureau figures showing about 80000 men aged 45 to 60 would face the tax if passed. The measure reflects a heated sentiment in Alabama.
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Isadore Shapiro
Jefferson County
Shapiro
Alabama
Irs
Whiskey loaned with promise to return half pint
A fragment notes a friend loaning whiskey with the understanding a half pint would be returned. The text mentions evidence and a judge, with hints of legislative context, but the details are unclear and incomplete.
Hope as the great rudder of humanity through life
A Collier's Weekly meditation on hope explaining it as the guiding force in childhood youth and old age. It compares hope to a lamp in the window and an alchemist's lab turning dross to gold, asserting hope sustains life and motivates endurance.
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Collier's Weekly
New Year U P Circular Urges Union Pacific Workers to Be Improved
A New Year circular from Union Pacific advocates self discipline and efficiency urging workers to love rivals bathe regularly drink cold water and cultivate culture. The piece contrasts these tips with historic railroad leaders and notes efforts to improve beyond routine road operation.
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Union Pacific
Harriman
Jim Hill
Vanderbilt
Mr. Mellen
George F. Baer
U. P
Roosevelt
New York World
Death of Physicians in 1914
In 1914 two thousand two hundred five physicians died in the United States and Canada. Based on an estimated 153000 physicians the annual death rate is 14.41 per thousand. The top causes were senility heat disease cerebral hemorrhage pneumonia accident and nephritis. Ages at death ranged 23 to 99 with an average of 60 years 11 months 6 days. The age average since 1904 is 59 years 9 months 19 days. Years of practice ranged 1 to 15 with an average of 33 years etc.
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United States
Canada
AnyAnything To Win Danville Fraud Allegations
A Kansas City Star report alleges gross election frauds in the Danville Illinois district. It notes Uncle Joe Cannon as an honest man though not denying a belief in old-fashioned politics.
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Danville
Ill
Joe Cannon
Kansas City Star
Roosevelt Next Republican Candidate Debate Sparks Rhetoric
Statement by Merill McCormick supports Colonel Roosevelt as the party’s presidential nominee. Text includes fragmented opposition with unclear context or sources.
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Bill
Merill McCormick
Colonel Roosevelt
Fist Tate
Il Satorkls Dienerse
Senate Ends Day With Prohibition Debates And Bills Joy
The Montgomery Senate debated liquor control measures amid calls to broaden local option. Bills to curb saloons, extend enforcement dates, and abolish city court posts faced votes, with amendments limiting private residence search warrants and timing changes. The afternoon session included rolling adjournment and new bill introductions.
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Montgomery
Burns
Ing Thet Bulger
Tuskegee
Committee On Rules
Sendiagatta
Senate
Judge
Lusty Lee
Milner
Hill
Hartwell
Lewis
Horton
Jefferson
Mobile
Mallory
Hobson
Comer
Bulger
Columbus
Denson
Holmes
Baldwin
Jones
Denton
Lusk
O'Neal
Lacy
Senate Temperance Committee
Arrington
Higgins
Withers
Winkler
Carmichael
Seed
Mayfield
Supreme Court
Senate committees list by members and scope
A dense roster lists senators by committee with assigned members for Banking Insurance Penitentiary Education Commerce Mining Agriculture Municipalities County Boundaries Immigration Public Buildings Privileges Elections Printing Public Health Military See Bills Enrolled Bills Revision of the Journal Public Roads and Highways Games and Forestry.
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Elie Con Fund
Trartwell
Bell
Milner
Cooper
Lusk
Green
Easterly
Mil
Ler
Burns
Pride
Faulk
Ellis
War Penitentiary
Hal Ellis
Hartwell
Lee
Arrington
Alsace
Horton
Corporation
Hill
Key
Miller
Wallace
Jones
Elrod
McCain
Bonner
Holmes
Weathers
Commerce
Hall
Brown
Judge
Kline
Higgins
Winkler
Hollis
Burna
Lewis
Denson
Fish, Games and Forestry
Arizona anti alien law ruled invalid by federal court
The Chicago Tribune notes a three judge federal panel invalidated Arizona’s anti alien law enacted by initiative. It barred hiring more than one fifth alien workers and required 80 percent payroll to be electors. The piece argues such measures threaten equal protection and could lead to broader bans on aliens.
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Arizona
Federal Supreme Court
Chicago Tribune
Alabama News Briefs: Industry, Crime, and Local Turbulence
Across Alabama reports show cotton price increases affecting the L and N Railway depot, Alabama illness, Gulf Cores steel plant resuming after weeks closed, and a Russellville post office safe robbed of 65 dollars plus stamps. Selma election results and a trio of banks declare solid dividends.
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Yeggment
Russellville
Ievees
Veterinarian Ader Ships Horses for British Army From Decatur
Dr. ae Cc H C Ader a prominent veteran of Decatur has left for Geteiad to sail soon with a cargo of horses and mules for the British army. He will supervise transport and ensure the animals reach the English government in good condition. Local farmers report a likely 1915 cotton crop reduction due to stock breeding and fencing, but a packing house or market is lacking.
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Dr. Ae Cc
H.C. Ader
Veteri
Decater
Geteiad
Lowndes County
Educator Dr Edward Griggs to Speak in Greenville
Dr Edward Gri or Griggs, famed New York educator, will deliver an address in Greenville on January 21 under the City Federation of Woman's Clubs. The campaign aims to bring several prominent educators to Greenville this year as part of a local educational drive. Unverified rumors claim parts of a band of fourteen inmates escaped from a Tuscaloosa county jail may have been retaken, with posses scouring the area to confirm.
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Edward Howard Gri
New York
Greenville
Griggs
City Federation of Woman's Clubs
Tuscaloosa County
Man Freed After Murder Arrest Linked to Stagg Case
James Burke was discharged Tuesday afternoon by Judge C W Hickman in Birmingham after two weeks in custody on a murder charge tied to the W L Stagg constable killing near Bessie Mines. Otto Lott and George Henry remain jailed in Decatur for attempting to wreck a Louisville and Nashville train near Leesdale.
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James Burke
Altoona
Birmingham
W. L. Stagg
Bessie Mines
C. W. Hickman
Court of Common Pleas
Birmingam
Louisville and Nashville
Leesdale
Otto Lott
George Henry
Decatur
Poisoning of Cattle Suit in Montgomery Court
In Montgomery city court, Judge Gunter ruled for defendant John Anderson in a suit brought by John F. Reynolds over alleged poisoning of two cows by dipping chemical residues. The report notes nearby towns shipping large cotton cargoes to Usaula for storage to capitalize on a stronger market. A warehouse received a full train load of cotton on Wednesday, stretching capacity. Cotton shipments originate from Barbour county towns and beyond.
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Montgomery City
John F. Reynolds
John Anderson
Gunter
Usaula
Barbour County
Local marriage rites mark early county court closure
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a marriage or official ceremony near a county court, naming Hugh Moore of Bay Minette and a Mobile-based preacher. The text hints at a Baptist minister involvement and a nearby Georgia town context, suggesting an early culmination of a county event.
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Hugh Moore
Bay Minette
Missag Yee
Mobile
Bankhead Letter Prompts Hope for Prior Arrangements
A dated January 11 1916 letter by J H Bankhead expresses hope that arrangements can be made as in the past and asks to preserve previous terms in dealings. The fragment references Mr Bankhead and a working item.
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Bankhead
J. H. Bankhead
Automobiles Chauffeur Charged in February Shooting
A driver faces charges after a shooting incident described in city records. Officials note a fatal or serious injury involving a bullet wound to a man described as an unsdead? executive assistant. The case connects to a planned new high school approved by the city commission for February 15.
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Unsdea Automobile
Fish
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Louisville and Nashville Railway
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