Winter Campaign Looms for Roberts and Kitchener
London reports that Britons expect a prolonged winter campaign under Lord Roberts with Lord Kitchener tasked to guard against surprises. Roberts awaits remounts and winter clothing as troops suffer thin khaki uniforms and worn boots. Brabant and Gatacre are at a standstill while operations focus on clearing the Free State and relieving Mafeking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Kimberley
Bloemfontein
Lord Kitchener
Roberts
General Brabant
Gatacre
Free State
Mafeking
Eighth
Capetown
Confederate Veteran Benefit at Noble Street Theatre
Veterans benefit show at Noble Street Theatre promises a successful fundraiser next week with local talent including Hulsey Irby Hight Noble Haverson Phillips Alexander Lagarde Jones Smith Boyd Williams and a list of contributing performers among them Misses McMillian Hulsey Noble Betterson Randall Caldwell Darden Brewer Cocke Weller and Mrs William Hulsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hulsey
Irby
Hight
Noble
Haverson
Phillips
Alexander
Lagarde
Jones
Smith
Boyd
Williams
McMillian
Betterson
Randall
Caldwell
Darden
Brewer
Cocke
Weller
Mra
William Hulsey
Eclipse Preparations Attract Scientific Parties Across South
Atlanta observers anticipate the May 28 total eclipse crossing six Southern states. Railroads offer eclipse rates and excursions while the U S government plans observation stations. Princeton and Stanford groups choose Wadesboro North Carolina Athens and Macon Georgia and Union Point with Stanford citing clear daytime skies.
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Atlanta
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
South
United States
C. A. Young
Princeton Observatory
Wadesboro
N. C
Athens
Macon
Union Point
Standford University
Mr. Alf Truitt Heads to Atlanta This Morning
Mr. Alf Truitt departed for Atlanta this morning in what appears to be a routine travel move with no stated purpose or destination beyond the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Truitt
Atlanta
Captain B. Trapp Visits City From Montgomery
Captain B. Trapp of Montgomery was in the city today, greeted by local residents and observers. His visit was noted by town officials and reported by the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. B. Trapp
Montgomery
City
Call for Democratic primary election in Calhoun county
Executive committee calls a Democratic primary for Calhoun county beats 15 21 22 23 to elect delegates to the county convention on April 18 1900. Polls open 12 m close 7 p m at listed venues with managers and clerks named for each beat.
Cars Must Be Unloaded Quickly District Notice
The Alabama Car Service Association issues an order to consignors and consignees in Munford Weavers Jacksonville Piedmont Spring Garden and Tecumseh. Beginning 7 am April 2 1900 a charge of 1.00 per car per day will be levied for delay beyond 48 hours after arrival or after placing for loading. Rules apply without discrimination and will be enforced. Railway Company W A Moopy manager.
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Alabama Car Service Association
Munford
Weavers
Jacksonville
Piedmont
Spring Garden
Tecumseh
SourneRs Railway Company
Lapsley Nisbet Wed In Jacksonville Morning
Pretty home wedding at the bride’s parents residence in Jacksonville unites Rutherford Lapsley of Anniston and Miss Theresa Fitzgerald Nisbet. Rev. R. T. Listen officiates in a quiet ceremony witnessed by a few relatives and friends. Mr. Lapsley, a popular attorney, and the bride with notable charm begin married life. couple arrived in Anniston at 11:25 this morning.
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Jacksonville
R. T. Listen
Lapsley
Anniston
Mrs. Lapsley
Mrs. John Floyd Smith Dies in Oxford
Mrs. John Floyd Smith wife of a prominent North Alabama planter died at her Oxford home from pneumonia after ten days illness. The death prompted widespread sorrow across the county as residents mourn her loss.
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Floyd Smith
North
Alabama
Rushing Work on Big Hall Advances in Kansas City
Plans for a new convention hall near completion. Debris removal on the site is active. Hall directors report $235,000 on hand toward a project costing about $300,000 with more funds anticipated. Delegations continue to sign hotel contracts for quarters during construction.
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Kansas City
Prominent Attorney George D Motley Visited Gadsden Notables
Mr George D Motley a prominent attorney of Gadsden spent last night and this morning here. Miss Rosa Lela Weller returned yesterday from a visit to relatives and friends in Gadsden. Mrs I W Gasser of Gadsden and Mrs N A Hammond of Montgomery are guests at Mr L T Browning s home. Mrs B Scheussler of Roanoke and Mrs Cy Shearer of Lagrange Ga arrived to spend days with their parents Mr and Mrs J N Dobbins. Mr James Ek Noble now travels for a New Orleans wholesale house spending a couple of weeks here with relatives and many friends.
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George D. Motley
Gadsden
Rosa Lela Weller
I. W. Gasser
N. A. Hammond
Montgomery
L.T. Browning
Haat Ninth Street
B. Scheussler
Roanoke
Cy Shearer
Lagrange, Ga
City
J. N. Dobbins
James Ek. Noble
New Orleans
Local travel notes mention trips by Britton and Newman
Mr. G. G. Britton left this morning for a business trip to Birmingham and Montgomery. Mr. James Newman went up to Rome this afternoon.
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G. G. Britton
Birmingham
Montgomery
James Newman
Rome
Local residents make short visits and trips today
Mr. John Forney visited Jenifer this afternoon. Mr. W. A. Glover of Talladega arrived as a visitor. Capt. W. M. Hames returned home to Jacksonville. Mr. Meekin Browsing went to Iron City for business. Mr. H. B. Rudisill left for a business trip to Sylacauga in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forney
Jenifer
W. A. Glover
Talladega
W. M. Hames
Jacksonville
Mr. Meekin Browsing
Iron City
H. B. Rudisill
Sylacauga
Short Session of Police Court Summaries
This morning in the police court Clem Gray, cd., was fined 86.00 for drunk and disorderly conduct. A white man charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses paid 2.10 in costs. A case of carrying a concealed pistol was continued until tomorrow. Mayor Henderson ruled on a white man accused of assaulting a negro Saturday night, fining 3.70. Joe Smith, connected with Gentry's dog and pony show, was fined 1.50 for carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Gray
Henderson
Joe Smith
Smith
Gentry
City Tax Notice Issued by Local Tax Collector
City announces real and personal taxes are due now and delinquent May 1. Books open for settlement to avoid added costs. L Quin serves as City Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Quin
Dewey Support Mixed in Herald Editorial on McKinley
Washington notes James Gordon Bennett's Herald endorses Dewey yet leans toward McKinley. The piece applauds Dewey’s achievements but suggests his election may or may not occur, while implying his influence if McKinley wins. The Herald’s past campaign role for McKinley colors the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
Jeff Levy
James Gordon Bennett
Herald
McKinley
The
Judge Lepsley to Attend Ecumenical Conference
Judge James W. Lepsley of this city will attend the Ecumenical conference in Washington on April 21 as a delegate from the Southern Presbyterian synod. Rev. W. F. McCain left for Lincoln this morning for a short visit.
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James W. Lepsley
Washington
Synod of
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
W. F. McCain
Lincoln
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