Alabama Democratic Platform and Electors Named
At Montgomery the Alabama Democratic State Convention selected electors at large J B Graham and John B Talley with alternates W W Kirkland and Daniel Collier. The platform endorses honesty, economy, constitutional fidelity, trade expansion, a Nicaragua canal, port development for Alabama, and praise for John T Morgan while denouncing Porto Rican injustice and denouncing trusts and Republican tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
J. B. Graham
Talladega
John B. Talley
Jackson
W. W. Kirkland
Dale
Daniel Collier
Tuscaloosa
John B. Knox
Alabama
Nicaragua Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
John T. Morgan
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Disastrous Fire Destroys Oxford Residence
A devastating blaze in Oxford destroyed a residence leaving extensive ruin. Firefighters battled the flames but the structure incurred complete structural loss. No injuries were reported as investigators began assessing the scene for a cause.
Fire destroys J G Hudson house in Oxford
Early this morning a fire gutted the East Choccolocco Street home of Mr. J. G. Hudson in Oxford. Neighbors awakened the family as rear flames and a collapsing stair drove them from the building. Firemen saved the nearby cotton gin, but most household effects were lost. The costly residence, raised years ago for 9,000, carried 3,000 in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hudson
Choccolocco Street
Oxford
Hudson
New Odd Fellow Lodge Instituted at Balaton
The newly organized Odd Fellows lodge at Balaton was instituted Wednesday night by Judson Purdy and other local lodge members. Twenty three members joined the lodge and the evening included a large banquet as a highlight of the occasion.
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Balaton
Judson Purdy
Police Court Docket Sees Dismissals And Fines
Mayor Pro Tem Mc Kleroy presided as Alf. Weir was cleared of a street tax charge. Warrants issued for delinquents who failed to appear. Estelle Elder, colored, was fined 86.50 for violating city code section 229.
Ullman Bros Advertises Men's Light Underwear
Light Underwear Crossbar Muslin Balbriggan Lisle thread and Gauze under suits in colors and white also boys under shirts Prices from 21 cents to 1.00.
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Ullman Bros
Hunter Going to Mafeking Amid Kimberley News Stirs London
London reports on Roberts confirming Warren once in command at Spionkop has been named military governor of Griqualand West at Sir Alfred Milner’s request. The move comes as Warren’s division advances toward Mafeking and Kimberley.
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Sir Alfred Milner
London
Roberts
Warren
Spionkop
Griquil and
West
Alfred Milner
Hunter Reaches Mafeking Relief Advances Across Kimberley
London reports General Hunter has started toward Mafeking to relieve the garrison. His tenth division now moves from Kimberley as part of the relief operation.
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London
Hunter
War News Quiet as Correspondents Review Operations
London reports no fresh war news this morning. War correspondents say White's forces only compelled the Boers to evacuate positions, with overall operations under review.
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London
White
Eleventh Street Building Remodeled in Anniston
The two story brick building on West Eleventh Street opposite Anniston Carpet Mills owned by J. W. Comer is being renovated by contractor J. H. Duke. When finished, it will offer two store rooms and eleven upstairs rooms for rent with possession May 10. Rental inquiries go to R. H. Cobb or local agents.
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West Eleventh Street
Anniston Carpet Mills
J. W. Comer
J. H. Duke
R. H. Cobb
Deputy Sheriff Shot by Daily Breakers at Stockbridge
Deputy Hoffman was shot while pursuing Dustin and Frank Shaw escapees from Woodstock jail in Stockbridge Vermont. He was seriously wounded as authorities chased the brothers through the area. Police note the incident occurred today in Stockbridge, with the fugitives fleeing after the breakout.
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Stockbridge
Hoffman
Dustin
Frank Shaw
Woodstock
Fire destroys Wilmer Street home. insured owner named
A house on Wilmer Street near Fourteenth, owned by D. Blackwell and occupied by L Waterhouse and family, was partially destroyed by fire shortly after 1 PM. The blaze started from a defective flue, the roof and walls burned, neighboring buildings were saved by firefighters. Waterhouse’s household effects were fully insured. only removal damage occurred during evacuation.
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Wilmer Street
Fourteenth
L Waterhouse
D. ©. Blackwell
Judge Cantril to Rule on Goebel Case Monday
In Frankfort on April 27 the question of a venue change in the government Goebel assassination prosecutions will be decided by Judge Cantril Monday afternoon after hearing testimony from many leading city and county figures.
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Frankfort
Coats and Suits Sale At FA Ullman Bros
Keep cool with blue or black serge suits double breasted coats and coats and vests in all sizes. Coats from 2.50 up coats and vests 4.00 up suits from 8.00. FA Ullman Bros.
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Ullman Bros
Wheeler Seeks Return to Congress in 1901 Seat
A personal friend of General Wheeler says he will run to fill the unexpired term and for the new term starting December 1 1901 in the Eighth congressional district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Wheeler
Straw Hats and Hats for All Ages in New Styles
Straw Hats the latest Rough Mack inaw hats in colored or black. Hats for boys young middle aged and old men priced from 256 to 250.
State Democratic Convention Attendees Return Home
Judge Emmett F. Crook and Messrs. John B. Knox J. H. Savage R. Rh. Kelly T. W. Coleman Jr. and others who attended the State Democratic convention in Montgomery returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett F. Crook
John B. Knox
J. H. Savage
R. Rh. Kelly
T. W. Coleman, Jr
Montgomery
Fancy Worsted Suits and Men Youth Patterns at Eldridge’s
Fancy Worsted Suits in latest patterns with perfect fit featured by Allman Bros. Suits priced from 85.00 to 15.00. Allman Bros also showcase good beef mutton pork veal and other meats at Eldridge's market 14 W. Tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobby
Allman Bros
Eldridge’s
W. Tenth
Fires Rage Across Hull and Ottawa Destroying Towns
A major fire from 11 am to nightfall devastates Hull and Ottawa destroying five square miles of dwellings and factories. Estimated loss reaches 20 million dollars with 12 000 to 15 000 people homeless. Casualty report includes Miss Cook who perished. Communication between cities reduced to boat travel. Insurance around 2.5 million.
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Ottawa
Ont
Hall
Hull
Unknown man found dead on Canadian Pacific tracks
An unidentified man was found fatally injured on the Canadian Pacific railroad line while James Maven and James Merryfield reported falling timbers as the cause of the incident.
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James Maven
James Merryfield
Great Conflagration Details From Ottawa and Hull
Ottawa reports two thousand buildings burned and fifteen hundred people homeless. Hull notes eighteen hundred buildings burned and twelve hundred homeless as the fire continues this afternoon. Total losses reach twenty million dollars with twelve million insured. Incendiaries are suspected as the fire’s cause.
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Toronto
Canada
Ottawa
Hull
Federal Market Fire Destroys Landmark in Philadelphia
The Federal market and hall, an old landmark, burned early this morning in Philadelphia. Twenty nine small stores were damaged and many families made homeless. Loss estimated at 850000. Ed mondson & Anderson handled hauling, Good undertaking at moderate prices. Shelnutt & Murphy at 1212 Noble, Kt. O. Watson will move safes or anything else. Phone 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Federal Market
Shelnutt & Murphy
Noble
Kt. O. Watson
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Iiryan
Gates
Democratic Party
O’bryant & CO
Noble Street
Mr. J. G. Hudson
Handsome Resi
Dence
Odd Fellow Lodge
Griguil
Kimberley
News of the
Mafeking
Eleventh Street
Dail Breakers
Boyer
Stickney
Pharrygreat
Olty
Blaze
Wilmer
D. G. Blackwell
Mr. Waterhouse
Cantril
Hines
Qld Federal Market
Edmondson & Anderson
THE
Globe Clothing Company
Tenth and Noble Streets
Johnston-Murphy Union
the Globe
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