Electric Railroad Money Ready for Montgomery Line
J W Watts president of the Montgomery Northern Railroad says funds are available to begin construction. He aims to consolidate with the old Anniston and Montgomery Railroad and extend toward the Coosa coal fields. Watts reports favorable conditions and expects work to start soon on the electric line between Anniston and Montgomery.
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Watts
Coosa Coal Fields
Anniston
J. W. Watts
Montgomery Northern Railroad Company
County Officials Hear Complaints on Tax Assessments
County commissioners in Rion hear residents' complaints about increases in tax assessments by Back Tax Commissioner John S. Mooring. Many taxpayers attend daily sessions in the Annis- Yo City Land company building, with hearings expected to continue across the coming week.
Pigeons Released From Texas Route to Northeast
Five carrier pigeons sent from Cincinnati were released in Laredo at dawn and flew a northeast course before vanishing from sight. The note also claims Fo ley's Kidney Cure cured a two year kidney complaint after two one dollar bottles.
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Laredo
Cincinnati
American Troops Hold Line in Batangas Fight
Captain Brown's unit from the 1st United States Land Mounted Regiment engages insurgents in Batangas province near Manila. Cavalry and 21st Infantry repulse assaults, drive enemy from several positions, with two cavalrymen escaping. No enemy dead found, battle lasting about five hours.
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Rease
Capt. Brown
United States Land M
Batangas
Orce
Malvar
Women Taxpayers Gain Vote On City Bond Issues
In Montgomery on August 9 the Constitutional convention backed an amendment allowing all women property owners who meet other qualifications to vote on municipal bond issues. The Craig of Dallas measure passed 65 to 45, amid loud reaction. The original clause requiring a majority of qualified electors to approve bonds stood 65 to 46. A bid to revert to circuit solicitors failed by a tie. another reconsideration is planned by foes who claim a majority.
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Craig
Dallas
Strange Fowls Puzzle Athenians
Athens Alabama August 9 report describes a county visit by thousands of large snow white fowls with black wings and short tails that rested on Tennessee river islands near Athens. Some were shot as residents noted no prior sightings and the birds reportedly moved from the northwest toward the south.
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Tennessee River
Athens
Rural mail routes inspected in Calhoun county progress
Rural tree delivery inspector C. C. Tyler visits Aniston to review the seven active routes. Three operate from Aniston, two from Oxford, and two from Jacksonville. Residents praise daily doorstep delivery and time savings, as patronage grows.
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C. C. Tyler
Calhoun County
Anniston
Oxford
Jacksonville
Settlement of the big steel strike likely to end soon
Pirraburs August 9. With both sides arming and a general strike near, observers expect a settlement of the great steel strike possibly through arbitration. Arch bishop Ireland and Senators Hanna and Scott named as possible external mediators. President Shaffer met with President Gompers in Pittsburg and the talks yielded no decision. Gompers declined to reveal results. The Steel Corporation presses for a national resolution while labor notes scarce puddlers and skilled workers nationwide.
Morgantown man cured by Valey's Kidney Care
A. RK. Bass of Morgantown Indiana awoke ten or twelve times nightly with severe backache and kidney pains. He was cured by Valey's Kidney Care. The remedy is guaranteed by McElreath Drug Co.
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A. RK. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Valey
McElreath Drug Co
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Burnett & Bellingrath
Noble
Pancy and Staple Grocers
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Steel Corporation
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Sligo
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Amalgamated Journal
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