Desperate Death Row Inmate Attempts Suicide
Perry, a Black man sentenced to death for killing King Farmer, tried to hang himself with a blanket rope and a stripped sink wire in his county jail cell. Jailer Hubbard halted the attempt. Perry, now desperate, refuses food and speaks of harming Sheriff Woodruff, Jailer Hubbard, and Judge Creen. Authorities may place him in confinement to prevent self harm.
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Will Perry
King Farmer
Hubbard
Perry
Dante
Woodruff
Creen
Chainty
Football Game Next Thursday at Anniston Training School
The Athletes and the Anniston Training School football teams meet on the gridiron tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock on the Anniston College field. Both squads are well prepared and aim for an animated contest with free admission. Team colors are orange and purple for the Training School and red and black for the Athletes.
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Anniston College
Anniston
Woodstock Furnace In Blast At Woodstock Tron Works
The new 300 ton Woodstock furnace went into blast at 3 15 yesterday morning and now runs at full capacity. Tests Saturday proved flawless and the plant’s daily iron output reaches about 450 tons. An $150000 expansion and electric upgrade boosted payroll and jobs, under Capt J W Woolfolk who revived the idle furnace and built Woodstock Iron Works into a regional asset in Annis ton.
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Woodstock Tron Works
Woodstock
J. W. Woolfolk
Widow of President Grant Passes Away in Washington
Mrs. A. S. Grant wife of President Grant died in Washington at 11 17 last night from heart failure aggravated by bronchitis. She suffered valvular disease for years. Her daughter Felice Grant Sartoris was with her, and two remaining sons were away in the city or California.
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President Grant
Washington
Grant
Felice Grant Sartoris
Ben
Rosemary Sartoris
Dr. Bishop
Hair cut off while asleep shocks Norwalk
Norwalk Ohio December 15, one of the boldest acts of barbering ever attempted occurred at the residence of Mrs Emma Sleeper on Lee avenue when her hair was clipped while she slept. The deed was not done until the woman had been made unconscious.
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Norwalk
Ohio
Emma Sleeper
Lee Avenue
No clear motive in apparent burglary at vacant residence
Police report suggests the intruders entered a house not to steal money or valuables, as none were disturbed. The act appears driven by other unknown intent, with investigators seeking further clues to identify the culprits.
Mrs Harrison Dies Sudden In Alabama Home
Mrs R A Harrison died suddenly of heart failure at her daughter's home, Mrs J B Britt, on Saturday afternoon. She was sixty. The funeral was held at Mrs Britt's home and the remains were taken to Stanford, Alabama, for interment today. She leaves two children, Dr Larson and Mrs E B Britt, with widespread sympathy note.
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R. A. Harrison
J. B. Britt
Britt
Stanford
Ala
Harrison
Dr. Larrson
E. B. Britt
Very Low Rates For Round Trip Tickets East Of Mississippi
Southern railway offers round trip tickets to all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at one and third fares. Tickets on sale December 23, 24 hours, 2 hours, 6th and sixth day with final line June 8, 1905. For teachers and students presenting certificates signed by superintendents and principals, round trips available December 19 to 20 inclusive with final limit January 5, 1905. See nearest ticket agent.
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Southern Railway
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
F. Latimer
One Hundred Volumes a Day Increase at British Museum
The British Museum announces a daily rise of one hundred volumes in its catalog. The new rate reflects expanding acquisitions and ongoing archival growth, illustrating a surge in available manuscripts and reference works.
Bombardment of Fortress Solano and Castle Libertador
In Puerto Cabello on a Saturday afternoon the British cruiser Charybdis and German cruiser Vineta shelled Fort Solano and Castle Libertador for forty five minutes. After firing ceased Charybdis landed marines and the fortress was demolished. A few injuries were reported and Castle Libertador’s commander was taken prisoner. The cruisers remained in harbor.
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Puerto Carello
Charybids
Vineta
Fort Solano
London Alarmed by Venezuelan Bombardment Sparks Parliamentary Demands
London reports the first shots in Venezuela have stirred critics to demand government papers for Parliament. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne faces criticism for lacking decisive leadership as tensions rise. Officials plan to release papers today or Wednesday.
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London
Venezuela
Lansdowne
War Office
Foreign Office
Associated Press
For Sale Cheap Fine Ferns and Palms and Shade Trees
Sale notice from F. J. Ulbricht on 19th street and Blue Mountain avenue offering ferns and palms of various sizes, shade and ornamental trees including fruit trees, flowering shrubs, roses, evergreens, flowering bulbs ready to bloom in spring, all on exhibition and for sale.
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F. J. Ulbricht
19Th Street
Blue Mountain Avenue
Anniston Ice Co Delivers Good Coal Promptly By Telephone
Prompt delivery of coal via telephone from Anniston Ice Co. details unclear but emphasizes reliable service and quick communication for arranging orders and deliveries.
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Telephone
Anniston Ice Co
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Jeil R Hubbard
Rupe
Letes
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G—Caroll
Davia
T’s—Norwood
Knox
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Constantine
Q B—Reynolda
Higb—Milner
Begley
T B— Blackwell
G— Klein
Klein
Swanburg
Austin
Eneos
Crook
Daugurill
Q b—Smith
Puerto Cabello
The
Drewry Bros. Crocery Co
Noble Street
Elec
Tricity
Wshington
A. S. Grant
Jesse and
Ulysses S. Grant
California
Karnist
Routhern
Mas
Seum
Mexico
Sterns’s Grocery
Victor C
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