Samford Leads as Democratic State Convention Begins
Montgomery April 25 2 p m The Democratic state convention organized with W P Pickard of Jefferson as temporary chairman Captain Frank White was called for by the convention He faces three thousand shouting attendees Permanent organization pending The gubernatorial race is in doubt with Samford favored and Waller a close second
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Samford
Waller
Vention
W. P. Pickard
Jefferson
Capt
Frank White
Armour Will Build Storage Plant Here
The Armour Packing company of Kansas City plans a cold storage plant in Anniston within sixty days managed by its Southern agent Anniston Produce. Plans size and exact site are undecided but a Southern manager will visit soon. Currently Anniston receives Armour meats Fridays to Tuesdays, with gaps until Friday. A local cold storage plant would provide year round Kansas City meats and likely more variety, signaling growth of Anniston into a metropolitan city.
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Kansas City
Ex-Gov Bradley to Argue Taylor Case in Supreme Court
Frankfort reports ex-Gov Bradley, lead counsel for Taylor, travels to Washington to present the governorship contest before the Supreme Court on Monday. Opponents claim Bradley Taylor ties verge on a rupture as the dispute intensifies. Get R. O. Watson for hauling services by phone.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Taylor
Washington
Supreme Court
R. O. Watson
Explosion in China ruins Kam Shu powder magazine area
An explosion at Kam Shu in China destroyed 724 houses and killed thirty. The item lists a lost Jersey cow and a sale notice for Shelnutt and Murphy offering moderate prices for undertakings.
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Yokohama
Kam Shu
China
Shelnutt & Murphy
Noble
Bargain Clothing Closeout Offers Shirts Pants Neckwear
A local merchant announces a rapid closeout of clothing stock including shirts pants and neckwear. Prices will be set to move merchandise and customers are urged to act quickly for bargains.
Quay Denied Seat in Senate
A senate vote yesterday afternoon at four o clock denied Quay a seat in the chamber. The decision follows a formal inquiry and reflects ongoing political friction surrounding Quay’s candidacy and eligibility.
Quay Denied Senate Seat After Close 33 to 32 Vote
In Washington on April 25 Hon. Matthew S. Quay, a famed Pennsylvania Republican, was refused a United States Senate seat by a 33 to 32 vote on the governor’s appointment. The session featured dramatic speeches and a tense roll call as supporters pressed for justice and opponents argued the oaths of office. The final vote reversed a prior decision, denying Quay a seat and the Senate adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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Washington
Matthew
Quay
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Spooner
Daniels
Virginia
Frye
Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Stone
Boers Retreat Then Advance in Brabant Stand
Brabant reports Boer forces briefly retreating before reoccupying a strong position as the frontline action continues. The dispatch notes persistent mobility and shifting positions along the contested area.
Is Wepener Relieved Brabant Near To Help
Brabant and Hart report the Boers moved closer to Strause farm after nightfall, hindering Dalgetty’s relief effort. Dalgetty faced a severe morning attack by six guns, and the Boers’ defensive stance suggests the relief column remains blocked.
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Maseru
Brabant
Hart
Wepener
Strause Farm
Dalgetty
Anniston Baseball Enthusiasts Plan City Team
Local ball fans call a meeting tonight above the Noble Street Bowling Alley to organize a first class team. They aim to fit up a ball park and arrange games with nearby clubs to provide summer amusement and revive interest in the national game.
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Anniston
Noble Street
Troy Knitting Mills Burned in Troy Pennsylvania
The Troy Knitting Company plant in Troy, Pennsylvania, burned to the ground early this morning. About one hundred workers were displaced, with estimated losses around fifty thousand dollars.
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Troy
Williamsport
Troy Knitting Company
General Move to Kroonstrait General Move to Kroonstrait
British operations east of Bloemfontein grow in scale as the plan shifts from relief of Wepener to a broader advance. A cordon traps Boers on Roberts flank with about forty thousand British troops against fifteen thousand Boer fighters. One escape route to Ladybrand remains, and escape or capture should be decided in a few days with war implications.
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London
Bloemfontein
Wepener
Kroonstaadt
Ladyhrandgel
Pythian Grand Lodge Visit Prompts Anniston Hospitality Effort
Anniston residents rally to host the Pythian grand lodge event next week. The hotel accommodations committee seeks homes and entertainment options for visitors, with Oxford as a possible side visit. Decorators plan broad participation using blue yellow and red Pythian colors.
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Anniston
Pythian Grand Lodge
Oxford
T. M. Gwin
British occupy Wepener unopposed in South Africa
Herschel April 25 report states British forces have occupied Wepener without opposition. It also notes Boer escape routes north blocked and signals from Roberts that Chermside’s column occupied Dewet's Corps this morning.
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Dewet
Herschel
Wepener
London
Roberts
Chermside
Children Cremated in Forsyth Street Tenement Fire
A six story Forsyth Street tenement fire in New York city left three children dead and three severely injured as residents were carried from the flames in the early morning blaze.
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New York
Forsyth
Indictment Dismissed in Colson Case
In Frankfort on April 25 the indictment against ex Congressman David G. Colson for killing Luther W. Demaree was dismissed by the circuit court on motion of the commonwealth's attorney. He said failure to convict for Scott’s killing made acquittal likely on Demaree's killing.
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Frankfort
David G. Colson
Luther W. Demaree
Circuit
the Commonwealth
Scott
Demarce
Boers Victorious at Boshof in sharp fighting
British forces near Boshof retreat after heavy Saturday fighting. Fifteen British dead and three wounded on the field. Boers capture ten prisoners. Edmondson & Anderson provide prompt hauling services with phone 38-3.
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Kroonstaadt
Boshof
Edmondson & Anderson
Our Merchant Tailoring Department Offers Perfect Fits
Our merchant tailoring department turns out perfect fits and invites orders. The great suit sale continues with mens all wool suits priced at 6.99 by Ull man Bros.
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Ullman Bros
Powers Seek Guidance On Armenian Claims Across Nations
Constantinople April 25. In view of steps by the United States on Armenian massacre claims, the embassies of Great Britain France Austria Italy and Germany have asked their governments for instructions in similar cases.
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Constantinople
United States
Great Britain
France
Austria
Italy
Germany
Plague Reported in Honolulu Girl Dies from Case
Washington April 25 The surgeon general received a April 9 report from Surgeon Carmichael at Honolulu detailing one new plague case. The victim was a young girl and the case proved fatal.
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Washington
the Marine Hospital
Carmichael
Honolulu
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