Spain Builds Up Modern Navy with 70 Million Program
London reports Spain rapid progress in rebuilding its navy under a Cortes approved 70 million plan spanning six years. The program adds eight 14 000 ton battleships nine cruisers and several smaller vessels with half built in Spanish yards. King Alfonso backs the effort while arsenals docks and yards at Ferrol Cadiz and Cartagena undergo complete reorganization.
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Spain
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Carthagena
Alfonso
Carlos V
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Catalina
Princessa de Asturias
Reina Regenta
Perrol
United States
Vinol touted as strength builder for seniors
Mrs. Sarah J. Windrom of Chicago praised Vinol a cod liver oil tonic as a powerful strength creator for the elderly. Scarbrough Drug Co. in Anniston endorses Vinol and offers refunds if no benefit, noting its high concentration of cod liver oil elements and added iron. Vinol now widely sold through local agencies.
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Scarbrough Drug Co
Anniston
Searbrough Drug Co
Nof
Vinol
Tree Reminds A-List Actor Of Exit Door Money
In this anecdote, Beerbohm Tree, while applying makeup, asks a famed actor about rejoining his company. The actor cites a hefty salary, and Tree nonchalantly replies, Do not slam the door when you go out.
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Beerbohm Tree
Tree
Mr. Tree
Brief City Items Highlight Local Baseball Prospects
Anniston expects a strong home team next season as Southern league clubs from Atlanta and Birmingham show willingness to practice there. Parlor Market for game and poultry is mentioned amid community efforts. A busy skating rink handicap race tonight draws interest with a battle themed “Me, Him and I.” Noble street theater will showcase a musical comedy sensation with a larger company and new features including a travesty on Creature and the 20 piece Me, Him and I band.
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Anniston
Atlanta
Birmingham
Noble Street Theater
Creature
Christmas Dinner and Tree Appeal for 100 Families
Captain W. Robins and Mia and assistants seek funds for a free Christmas dinner and trees for 100 poor families. Aiming to raise at least 250 dollars to serve five person baskets and provide 100 trees to 100 children, with responses collected next week starting Monday. Send contributions to Captain W. Robins at 913 Noble Street.
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Mia
Robins
Three defendants found guilty in city police court
Three defendants were found guilty of petty city ordinance violations in police court this morning and fined 13.60. Two cases were dismissed and one was continued. Anniston lodge No. 189 B. P. O. E. will hold its weekly meeting tonight at 7 30.
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Anniston Lodge No. 189
Robertson and Miss Pipes Wed at Pittsburgh Home
Charles T. Robertson formerly of this city and son of G. E. W. Robertson married Miss Mary Pipes of Pittsburg Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving evening at the bride’s parents home with only a few relatives and friends present.
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Charles T. Robertson
G. E. W. Robertson
Mary Pipes
Pittsburg
Youth charged with bicycle theft brought to county court
Shade Shurbet, a 16 or 17 year old lad, accused of stealing a bicycle from Carre Field Company last June, was captured at Talladega by Sheriff J B Edwards. Chief Deputy LeGrande escorted him back to face trial in county court before Judge Crook.
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Carre Field Company
Talladega
J. B. Edwards
LeGrande
Crook
Modern steamer appears on Sea of Galilee shores
The Sea of Galilee, also called Lake Gennesaret and Sea of Tiberias, famed for Christ’s miracles, sees a new modern steamer start passenger trips to nearby villages along its shores, reported by the New York World.
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Lake of
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Palestine
Sea of Tiberias
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N. Y. World
Southern will lose 40000 dollars on fast mail cuts
The post office department will end special fast mail service from Washington to New Orleans on January 5 due to Southern Railway's traffic and need for double tracking. About 140000 of 157000 appropriated for the service has already been paid to the Southern.
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Washington
New Orleans
the Star
Postofice Department
Southern
Congress
South
Booksellers Say Only Men Shoplift in Their Stores
A Philadelphia records note quotes a bookseller claiming men commit thefts while women do not. He cites visits where shoppers, seeming able to buy full libraries, pocket small books and are warned against repeat thefts. He attributes the pattern to temptation in open stock and lax supervision.
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Philadelphia
Foley's Honey and Tar remedy notice
Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by Elam Ordway and Houser.
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Foley
Elam
Ordway & Houser
The Joy of Doing Something Quoted by Carlyle
A reflective fragment on labor notes that true harmony of the soul emerges when a person commits to work, even in the humblest tasks. It emphasizes the unity of effort and inner fulfillment as action begins.
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Carlyle
Chinese Fishermen and Their Net Handling on Bamboo Pole
A description explains a Chinese fisherman using a bamboo pole balance to manage a net. He adjusts the net by walking along a balance board to raise or lower it as needed.
Montenegro Bats Kodaks
Foreigners in Montenegro face prosecution for carrying kodaks without written permission even for simple scenery snapshots. This crackdown targets travelers and photographers in the region.
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Montenegro
Kodaks
Vatican Cleaning Drives Large Employment Push
A major Vatican cleaning and repainting project employed 6 700 workers. The operation aimed to refresh the premises and restore historic areas while creating substantial local employment.
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Vatican
Cough Remedy Ad Thwarts Interruptions at Speaking Events
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds and a preventive against pneumonia and consumption. It claims the genuine product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package by Elam Ordway and Honser.
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Foley
Elam, Ordway & Honser
Four Months' Annual Hurricane in Seistan
In Seistan on the Persia Afghanistan border an exceptional summer wind called the Bad-i-sad-o bistroz or wind of 120 days blows for about four months. Col Sir Henry McMahon notes it begins late May or mid June and rages with little relief until late September. It consistently travels from a direction slightly west of north and can reach speeds over 70 miles per hour.
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Seistan
Persia
Afghanistan
Sir Henry McMahon
Lucky charm trim and paint ad from Heath Milligan
A playful ad touts a lucky attached charm and pretty items, hinting at paint and decorations. It promotes Heath & Milligan's best prepared paint line and a solid carload of stock to meet holiday decoration needs, with SLAM ORDWAY HOUSER listed.
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