Telegraph Operators Strike Strikes on Southern Alabama Line
Telegraph operators across the Southern and Alabama Great Southern Railway strike in full force delaying trains on the Selma and Rome division. Anniston sees impact though local operators are not Union members. A conference of strikers from several points is planned with special trains used to sever communication between offices.
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Bama
Great Southern Railways
Anniston
Order
Striking railroad workers stir tension over orders and delays
In Chattanooga on April 15 strikers claim engineers and conductors refuse to follow nonunion operators who replace them. Rail system suffers delays as trains run late and no trest orders can be issued from way points. Donahoo and Co. referenced in a terse local note amid broader housing rental line.
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Chattanooga
Donahoo & Co
Kentucky Republican claimant indicted
Louisville April 13. Grand jury reportedly found indictments against Governor Taylor and Senator DeBoe and other Republican officials. Officials will be presented tomorrow.
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Louisville
Taylor
Ink stand fusillade disrupts tense Huntsville political meeting
At the county courthouse in Huntsville on April 13 during a campaign speech by John H. Wallace two men were knocked down and Wallace was struck by an inkstand. A glass tumbler wounded J. B. Cabiness. a $50 reward was offered for the tumbler thrower. Authorities restored order and fear further trouble persists.
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Wallace
John Burke
Democratic Executive Committee
J. B. Cabiness
Strictly first class livery boosts Edmondson and Anderson stable
Strictly first class livery is making Edmondson and Anderson's stable popular among patrons and racing enthusiasts.
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Edmondson & Anderson
Democratic Seventh District Senate Nomination Convention Called
The Seventh senatorial district Democratic Executive Committee meets in Anniston to set a nominating convention for Senator. Calhoun will send 11 delegates and Cleburne 4. The April 23, 1900 meeting at 10 a.m. in the city court room appoints J J Arnold as chair and fills a vacancy by electing L F Greer secretary.
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Arnold
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Anniston
Boers Lose Heavily at Wepener Reported
Aliwal North report states Boers suffered heavy losses in recent fighting at Wepener. Weeping among women noted and urgent messages for aid sent to the Roun authorities.
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Aliwal North
Wepener
Democratic county meetings set for Morgan support in Calhoun
Tomorrow Calhoun county holds beat meetings and Democratic primaries to choose delegates to the county convention next Wednesday. The senatorial race favors Morgan with all Annis ton delegates likely backing him. gubernatorial races split among Waller Sadlings Samford and Towlinson.
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Calhoun County
Senator Morgan
Annis
Yarn Mill Site To Be Selected Monday
Directors of the Anniston Yarn Mill will meet Monday at 10 AM at the First National Bank to receive and act on site proposals. Parties with suitable sites are invited to submit propositions at the meeting.
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Anniston Yarn Mill
First National Bank
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