Death of John H. Donahoo Grand Keeper of Records
Hon John H Donahoo Grand Keeper of Records and fid of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Alabama died at his Talladega home after a long illness Brights disease was the cause His funeral was held at 10 o clock today He was about 44 years old and had been in declining health since May after attending the Grand Lodge meeting in Montgomery
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Talladega
Ala
John H. Donahoo
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of Alabama
Brights
Donahoo
Grand Lodge of Pythians
Montgomery
Wilson-Frye Company at Noble Street Theater Tonight
The Wilson-Frye company appears at Noble Street theater under the Lyceum course as the sixth attraction this season. The troupe is described as exceptionally strong and well worth an evening of pleasure and recreation.
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Lyceum
Stone
Wilson-Frye Company
Eners
Prominent Pythian Leader Donahoo Dies
Death surrounds prominent Talladega figure Mr Donahoo a former postmaster and longtime court official He served as Grand Chancellor of the Pythians for seven years and was Grand Keeper of Records and Seal at his death He was also an Odd Fellow and Baptist church member leaving a widow a son and two daughters
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Sdow
Donahoo
Talladega
Cleveland
Baptist Church
City to Issue 50 000 Bonds Pending Legislature Approval
Anniston plans to issue about 50 000 in bonds in the coming months if the legislature grants permission under the new constitution municipalities may issue bonds only with state approval. The bonds would refinance existing city debts issued previously by the General Assembly of Alabama.
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General Assembly Anniston
General Assembly of Alabama
Alabama Bill Moves to Transfer Mineral Lands
Representatives Burnett and Bowie met with the secretary of the interior to press a favorable report on transferring Alabama mineral lands to the German seed system. Burnett urged quick House consideration while the speaker delays until the secretary’s opinion is received.
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Washington
Burnett
Bowie
Secretary of the Interior
State of
Alabama
House
Cleveland and Booker T Washington Lead Philadelphia Meeting
Former President Cleveland presided at a public meeting in aid of Germantown Manual Training School to promote industrial education for the Negro race. Booker T. Washington also spoke. the school, with 200 students enrolled, was founded to provide practical training.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Germau Manual Training School
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Memphis to California and Portland Weekly Excursion Trains
Personal train runs depart Memphis weekly for California Vila and Rock Island System via Vac Ry and Portland via Portland route. Departures occur every Tuesday and Thursday via Chicago Union Pacific Route.
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Memphis
California
Vila
Mine Rock Island System
W. Vac Ry
Porland
Ove
Union Pacific
Furnace Purchase Signals Steel Growth in Gadsden
Captain J Elliott buys a idle 350 ton coke furnace from St Louis. It will be moved to Gadsden to process ore from Blount and Etowah counties and Greasy Cove iron lands. The purchase, by an individual, aims to make Gadsden a major southern iron center within a few years.
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Nace
Gadsden
St. Louis
Stuckie
Gadsden Tn
Richards Kills His Partner at Kyle's Junber Camp
John Richards shot and killed Monroe Clonigan at Kyle's Junber Camp near Center yesterday. They were partners and argued over who would go to the commissary for rations. Richards escaped.
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Center
John Richards
Monroe Clonigan
Kyle
Junber
Richards
Disease Baffles Doctors Near Shelbyville Tennessee
A perplexing illness affecting Rev. Dr. Marks a preacher and stock raiser near Shelbyville Tennessee 81 years old has baffled leading surgeons across the United States. The report notes the prolonged illness has persisted for about four years.
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Decatur
Ala
Dee
United States
Marks
Shelbyville
Tenn
Last Meeting of Registrars Ends Voter Roll Plan
Calhoun county registrars begin their last session for voter registration under the temporary constitutional plan. They stay in session all week and urge any qualified elector not yet registered to apply next week. After Friday, the permanent plan requires literacy or $300 property ownership to vote.
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Calhoun County
British Steamer Seized Amid Venezuelan Fortifications
Venezuelan authorities at Puerto Cabello fortify the town and seize British and German consuls and their property. A coal steamer discharging there was immobilized by a breakdown. American consul L. T. Hilsworth attempted to intervene but was ignored.
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Puerto Cabello
R. Kilster
P. Tiedo
L. T. Hilsworth
Daniel Tyler Hose Company Elects Officers
Daniel Tyler Hose Company No 1 held an annual election last night electing A J Goodwin as president J Bryant Shel nute as vice president Louis Mebarg as secretary treasurer and steward W G Woodliff as foreman Whig Mitchell as assistant foreman Claude Robinson as driver The day also features the first football game in Anniston between Tal ladega College and Atlanta University at the ball park.
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Daniel Tyler Hose Company
No. 1
A. J. Goodwin
J. Bryant Shelnute
Louis Mebarg
W. G. Woodliff
Whig Mitchell
Claude Robinson
Anniston
Talladega College
Atlanta University
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Thian Affairs
Wilson-Frye
Pany
Noble Street Theater
City of
Wrewry Bros. Crocery Co
Noble Street
Grover and
Booker T
Promocu
Antd Busi
Nessen
Capt. Elliott
J. Elliott
Atlanta
Chicago
New York
Nashylle
Sawyer the Shoe
Lan
Venezuela
Wes
Powers
London
Daily Mail
Willemstad
Daniel Tyler Co
Hose Co
Foley
Miller Drag Co
Dixie Hardware Co
Chase & Sanborn’s Coffee
Sterne’s Grocery
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