Tablet marks historic spot at the capital
Bronze memorial tablet unveiled at the Exchange hotel site in Montgomery to honor Jefferson Davis and the era it marks. The Cradle of the Confederacy Chapter UDC led ceremonies with public figures present and the inscription recounting Davis introduction to the South and the first Confederate cabinet meeting.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jefferson Davis
Cradle of the Confederacy
Alabama
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Exchange Hotel
Ellen Pheland Goldthwaite
Clifford Anderson Lanier
Old Exchange Hotel
Confederate States of America
South
Southern Confederacy
Vyvus
Fort Sumter
W. L. Durr
Cradle
U.D. C
Thomas M. Owens
Grogan
Mary Lou Cory
Chappell Cory
James S. Pinkard
Dixie
Winnie Davis
Dr. Dix
Montgomery Special Grand Jury Charged
Judge Brown convened a special Montgomery county grand jury to probe lawlessness, a prisoner beaten to death in a convict camp, and the fatal jail shooting of Bernard Tarver by attorney W. J. Fuller. He noted nine county homicides since the last session.
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Montgomery
Ala
Brown
Bernard Tarver
W. J. Fuller
Two Committees Added Ten List Two Committees Added Ten
The House Rules Committee agreed to report a good roads committee of twenty one members with Representative Shackleford of Missouri as likely chairman. It also favored a public health and quarantine committee of fifteen members probably headed by Representative Foster of Illinois, aligning with the Democratic platform.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Shackleford
Missouri
Foster
Illinois
Congress
Flagler in Resting State with No Material Change
Henry M. Flagler, noted hotel magnate and Southern arena figure, remains at his West Palm Beach home in a resting state. Doctors report no material change in his condition as of today May 12.
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Associated Press
West Palm Beach
Fila
Henry M. Flagler
Cryill
Governor Cox urges flood prevention plan with Wilson
Governor Cox of Ohio told President Wilson he favors immediate congressional funding for inland waterways development. He proposed reservoirs at the headwaters of the Mississippi valley to regulate gauges and aid water power, noting the president was sympathetic and plans a tangible proposal with Army engineers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cox
Ohio
Wilson
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Odd Fellows Gather in Birmingham for Grand Lodge Session
Delegates arrive for the seventy third annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Alabama Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Birmingham. The Odd Fellows Home at Cullman trustees meet, report prepared, and an excursion to Cullman planned for delegates to visit the orphans' home. Expected attendance reaches at least 700. F J Cramton of Montgomery to be installed as grand master and prize events for degree team work scheduled.
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Birmingham
Ala
Grand Lodge of Alabama
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Board of Trustees
The
Odd Fellows
Cullman
Grand Lodge
F. J. Cramton
Montgomery
Street car strikes burn cars as crews flee in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on May 12 attempts by the Cincinnati Traction Company to operate street cars led to the burning of one car and the desertion of five others as crews were beaten or driven to cover. An Avondale car was burned and crews fled. Two Avondale cars near Seventh and Sycamore were driven off, and in the west end two St. John cars were attacked with crews beaten back. company says it will continue efforts amid fears of further trouble.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati ‘Traction Company
Avondale
Seventh and
Sycamore Streets
West End
St. John
Wasteful Gas Losses Alarm Oil Experts in 1910s Report
U S Bureau of Mines experts report massive natural gas waste in Oklahoma Louisiana and California. Daily losses valued at millions, with Caddo field and Southern California gas rich in gasoline. They urge closures and new methods to conserve gas for future use.
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Bureau of Mines
Washington
United States Bureau of Mines
Joseph A. Holmes
United States
Ralph Arnold
Frederick G. Clapp
Oklahoma
Louisiana
California
Caddo Field
Mr. Arnold
Clapp
Caddo
West Virginia
I. C. White
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Bureau
Brief Session of the Lower House in Washington
The Washington House met for six minutes and adjourned for three days. Members expect no legislation before a June first week spree of fallows and meetings. In the Senate Republican opposition blocks the Penrose bill for public hearings by the finance committee. The Democratic plan for no hearings may prevail though referrals could be delayed while Republicans debate the Penrose amendment. A finance committee sub committee and Chairman Simmons continued hearings on protests and briefs regarding the Underwood schedule from various interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Simmons
Rev Jett T West Installed as Pastor at Selma Church
A Alabama Street Presbyterian Church in Selma installed Rev Jett T West as its permanent preacher during last night’s services. The installation was conducted by Rev E R Robinson of Marion Junction and assisted by Rev J M Batte of Marion and Rev F E Baby with Elder participation.
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A, Ala
Jett T. West
Alabama Street Presbyterian Church
E. R. Robinson
Marion
Junction
J. M. Battearion
F. E. Baby
United Fruit Antitrust Suit Near Settlement
A federal antitrust case against United Fruit Company was discussed at the Justice Department in Washington with officials from the justice team and the company. The New York grand jury investigation, ordered by Attorney General McReynolds, has been ruling on the matter, and sources say the inquiry is practically ended after eight years of government reviews.
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Associated Press
Washington
United Fruit Company
Department of Justice
James A. Fowler
William S. Gregg
John B. Stanchfield
E. B. Wilson
McReynolds
New York
Supreme Court Refuses Rehearing in Mine Hill Tax Case
The Supreme Court today denied a rehearing in the Mine Hill corporations tax dispute. It had held a company only leasing property and investing funds not doing business liable for the tax, exempting hundreds of railroads and telegraph firms. Attorney General McReynolds urged rehearing, warning of conflict with prior tax rulings and potential inequality.
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Associated Préss
Washington
Supreme Court Today
Mine Hill
Telegraph
McReynolds
Interference Claim Ties Watts Revenue Post to Daniels
Washington May 12. E M House of Austin adviser to President Wilson said good bye as he sails abroad. Gov Craig and Sen Simmons of North Carolina urged Wilson to appoint A D Watts of Statesville collector of internal revenue for the Western district. Watts supporters say Daniels from North Carolina blocked the appointment to push other candidates. Wilson gave no indication of preference.
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Associated Press
Washington
E. M. House of
Austin
Tex
Wilson
Europe
Craig
Simmons
North Carolina
A. D. Watts
Statesville
N. C
Watts
Daniels
Trap Shooters Ready for Southern Interstate Handicap
About one hundred trap shooters, many world renowned, began preliminary practice in Montgomery Alabama for the eighth annual Southern Interstate Trap Shooters Association handicap. The event opens at Capital City Gun Club four miles from downtown tomorrow morning with ten events of 15 targets and a 25 double targets special. The tournament spans three days with events on Wednesday and Thursday leading to the big handicap.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Interstae
Senate in recess as territories committee resumes Alaska coal talks
Senate not in session, meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Territories committee resumes its hearing on Alaskan problems with coal development on the agenda. House met at noon and adjourned at 12 04 p.m. until Thursday noon without transacting business.
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Territories
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Showers expected tonight and again Tuesday in Alabama with continued unsettled conditions. In Mississippi showers continue through tonight, then more rain possible as a secondary system moves through the region.
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Alabama
Zemere
Ridder Yet Unsure on New Prison Superintendent Post
Herman Ridder publisher of the Staats Zeitung has not definitely decided to accept the state superintendent of prisons post nominated by Governor Sulzer and confirmed by the senate. He plans to consult the governor before making a final decision after noting the former incumbent Colonel Joseph F. Scott lost the position over his Thaw bribery ties.
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New York
Herman Ridder
Staats Zeitung
Sulzer
Senate
Joseph F. Scott
Ridder
Bryan to Speak at Auburn Home Coming
Secretary of State William J. Bryan plans to address the Auburn alumni during Home Coming week on June 3 at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The invitation came from the Alumni Association with plans to gather students and alumni from near and far, while Washington signals he will likely accept.
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Auburn
Ala
William J. Bryan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Bryan
Miami
Washington
Howard
Atlanta
Underweight Corn Meal Probed in West Alabama
An Alabama pure food official, C H Billingsley, returned from west Alabama where grand juries may hear criminal action against Mississippi jobbers and manufacturers. He found widespread underweight corn meal shipped into the region from Meridian and Columbus Mississippi, with no Alabama direct shipments discovered.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mississippi
C. H. Billingsley
Alabama Pure Food Department
West
Alabama
Meridian
Columbus
Miss
Property Owner Seeks Ruling On Filling On Own Ditch
In Anniston Alabama on May 12 John A. Carter Jr an insurance agent appeals to the city court asking whether a property owner may fill a ditch on his land even if it lowers adjacent property's value. Carter was fined earlier by the recorder for a presumed nuisance after filling a ditch that he claimed created a stagnant pool on nearby property.
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Anniston
Ala
John A. Carter, Jr
Farrell Tells of Rapid Rise to Affluence at U S Steel Trial
James Farrell, president of United States Steel, testifies in the government suit to dissolve the company under the Sherman act. He narrates his ascent from laborer at fifteen to president in 1911, and cites the firm’s global reach, foreign agencies, and steel supply amid intercorporate competition.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
James Farrell
Farrell
New Haven
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Wire Company
American Steel and Wire Company
The
Steel Corporation
Harvester Company
Buenos Ayres
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Fraternities Honor the Dead in Pratt City memorial
More than six fraternal groups joined memorial services in Pratt City Birmingham with a marching procession to the general cemetery. Dr R M Cuningham former Alabama lieutenant governor gave the oration paying tribute to deceased brethren. The parade included Independent Order of Odd Fellows Knights of the Maccabees Eagles Women of the World Boys of Woodcraft Ancient Order of Hibernians Italian Society Knights of Pythias Improved Order of Red Men and three bands. The event drew wide attention for its scale and solemnity.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt City
General Cemetery
R. M. Cuningham
Alabama
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Knights of the Maccabees of the World
Order of Eagles
Women of the World
Boys of Woodcraft
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Italian Society
Knights of Pythias
Improved Order of Red Men
Crest of flood passes ten gulf and flood ends
The crest of the 1913 flood passed into the Gulf of Mexico, as stages fell along the Mississippi south of St. Louis. New Orleans recorded no rise and the Weather Bureau bulletin warned there would be no further increase in river levels.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
St. Louis
Weather Bureau
Republicans Aim to Reunite Old Party at Progressive Reform Conference
A Chicago conference of U S senators and party leaders urged the Republican national committee to call a national convention this year to reorganize along progressive lines. Leaders like Cummins Borah Hadley and Luce backed changing representation rules to reflect Republican voters, not general population.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Cummins
National Republican Committee
Naponeons
National Committee
Robert Luce
Massachusetts
Borah
Kenyon
W. J. James
Michigan
James A. Troutman
Kansas
Martinez Appeal Advanced for Hearing in October
The Texas attorney general requested. the supreme court advanced the appeal of Leon Cardenas Martinez from death for the murder of Emma Brown in Reeves county to October 14. Martinez contends his Mexican nationality denied him treaty rights to a fair trial after being coerced under mob violence into confessing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Looney
Texas
Supreme Court Today
Leon Cardenas Martinez
Emma Brown
Reeves County
Tex
Martinez
Felder Secures Appeal to SDC on Railroad Tax Case
Georgia Attorney General Felder obtained from the supreme court an order to send to the fifth circuit the decision holding that the Louisville Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line railroads were not taxed on property leased for ninety nine years. The move was a state victory in the matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Felder
Georgia
Supreme Court
Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Louisville, Nashville Railroad Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
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