Montgomery Defies Governor Over Convict Leasing Policy
Montgomery Alabama June 26 city commissioners refuse Governor ONeals order on convict leasing and vow to continue leasing convicts under Walter Brothers contract. Mayor Gunter asserts no change will occur despite state attempts at supervision and there is expected to be statewide pushback.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
State Convict Board
Montgomery Board of Commissioners
Walterers
Gunter
Walter Brothers
O’neal
Progressive party nominates Murphy for Arkansas governor
George W. Murphy a former Arkansas attorney general and noted Democrat was nominated by the Progressive party for governor yesterday. Seventy five delegates attended the nominating gathering in Little Rock.
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Hopeless
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
George W. Murphy
Arkansas
Progressive Party
Resinol Heals Baby Skin Troubles In Summer
A household ad promotes Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for summer skin irritations in babies. It claims quick relief from eczema prickly heat heat rash and insect bites, with a warm bath and daily use to prevent recurrence. The product is described as doctor prescribed for 18 years and available via samples from Resinol Baltimore.
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Dept
Resinol
Baltimore
Tichborne Case Is Aired At Bow Street Court
A daughter of Arthur Orton faces a Bow Street case over a threat to murder Miss Dennise Greville, bride-to-be of Sir Joseph Doughty Tichborne. She claimed no harm, while prosecutors say the letter aimed to force money and exposed an intent to shoot the bride during the Brompton Oratory ceremony.
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Associated Press
London
Bow Street
Arthur Orton
Tichborne
Dennise Greville
Joseph Doughty-Tichborne
Brompton Oratory
Earl of Granard
Beatrice Mills
Ogden Mills
New York
George Lewis
Theresa Doughty-Tichborne
Joseph Tichborne
Joseph
Plans for State Summer Schools in Alabama
In Montgomery on June 25 the state outlines plans for summer institutes. Conductors and workers designated by the Department of Education will meet in Birmingham on July 8 to discuss duties and receive training before institutes begin. The committee revising the public school manual will also meet in Birmingham next week, including H. J. Willingham, Spreight Dowell, Miss Rosa Strickland, N. R. Baker and Co. B. Glenn.
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Montgomery
Ala
Department of Education
Birmingham
H. J. Dillingham
Willingham
H. J. Willingham
Spreight Dowell
Rosa Strickland
N. R. Baker
Cc. B. Glenn
Amendments Stir Debate in Senate Tariff Bill
Democratic senators clashed over two major amendments to the tariff bill. One would ban imports of goods partly made by children under fourteen except for certain agricultural forest and fishery products. The other sought concurrent jurisdiction for the United States court of appeals in high value customs cases.
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Washington
Senate
United States Court of Appeals
Customs Court
Ransdell
James
Best Laxative for the Aged by Dr Kines New Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Kine's New Life Pills as a safe painless laxative for the aged. The claims emphasize prompt action and harmless use with a price of 26 cents and recommendation by Antwerp Drug Corporation.
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Kine
Antwerp Drug Corporation
Special Honors for Poincare
London crowds lined the streets as President Raymond Poincare of France visited the city for a luncheon with the lord mayor and corporation. The ancient guild hall glowed with color while troops lined the route from York House to the city and royal family officials filled the hall.
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Associated Press
London
Raymond Poincaire
France
City of
York House
Selma Jail Condemned After Inspector Report Says Failing
State Prison Inspector W. H. Oates condemns the Selma Dallas county jail noting poor food, dirty bedding, scarce water, worn hydraulic ram, and cramped cell design. He urges repairs while county finances improve and backs janitorial upgrades. Reports also cover Monroe Wilcox Matengo jails and Selma city jail. others are in fairly good condition.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dallas
Selma
W. H. Oates
Oates
Stenographer Florence Wainwright Death Under Criminal Probe
In Salisbury Maryland investigators reveal Miss Florence Wainwright did not die of poison but from a criminal act Friday afternoon behind the Home Gas Company office. She was placed at a desk after death with three suspected present. Harold Smith testified he was in the office until 6:15 and the two stenographers and a friend left before him.
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Associated Press
Salisbury
Florence Wainright
Home Gas Company
Harold Smith
Elmer Smith
Wainwrights
Alabama Democratic committee faces judge nomination conflict
Montgomery, June 25. The state Democratic committee will decide whether to override a 1910 convention mandate that chief and associate justices be nominated by convention or allow a primary for two Supreme Court judges to succeed Justice J. J. Mayfield and Edward de Graffenreidh. The issue looms ahead of December or January meetings as a full state convention is unlikely to be convened just for two judges.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Democratic Committee
Supreme Court
J. J. Mayfield
Edward de Graffenreidh
Executive Committee
State Committee
Between Women's Health or Suffering
The main reason women suffer greatly is a run-down condition marked by debility, poor circulation, headaches, languor, nervousness, and worry.
Turner honor to oldest teacher at Denver Olympiad
George Brosius of Milwaukee, 80, hailed as Father John of America, arrived to lead the thirty first Bundes turnfest in Denver. He champions modern gymnasium drills and helps shape events for the North American Gymnastic Union Olympads. Three long‑time members Eye Schaefer Walbracht Mayer will receive fifty years diplomas and attend a Pioneer reunion tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Brosius
Milwaukee
Basi
Father John
America
Olympads
North American Gymnastic Union
Christian Schaefer
Chicago
Conrad Walbracht
John C. Mayer
Turnverins
Leavenworth
Kags
Jealous wife allegedly kills husband then herself in Spokane
In Spokane a man named Frank Fromm and his wife were found dead in a tent. Authorities say a note in the woman's handwriting claims she shot him through jealousy and then killed herself. The note names two local women as the cause of the tragedy.
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Spokane
Wash
Frank Fromm
United States
Fromm
Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound Claims Kidney Cure
Advertises Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a universal kidney medicine. Promises rapid kidney relief, reduced urinary symptoms, and prevention of Bright's Disease and diabetes. Targets readers with claims of numerous cures and convenient mail orders through Van Antwerp Drug Corp. in Mobile Alabama.
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Stuart
Bright
Elief
Mobile
Alag
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Dauphin
Royal Sts
Express
Extra Glasses a Necessity for Vacation Trips
Advice urges travelers to bring an extra pair of glasses to avoid ruined pleasure from loss or breakage. The ad promises precise duplicate lenses made to exact prescription, ensuring correct sighting on the trip.
Death and Panic at Unitarian Picnic in Cleveland
Lightning struck a Willow Beach Park pavilion during the first Unitarian Church picnic killing F. H. Mansfield the sexton and injuring Thomas H. White and his wife who were taken as seriously injured but expected to recover. Dozens were stunned and hundreds panicked as the storm hit Cleveland Ohio on a Tuesday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Willow Beach Park
First Unitarian Church of
F. H. Mansfield
Thomas H. White
White Sewing Machine Company
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