Tragic Train Collision Claims Life of M M Brown
The body of M M Brown was laid to rest at Edgemont cemetery after a wreck at Dogwood station on the Southern railroad. A head on collision between freight trains No 85 and No 64 destroyed engines 86 and 80 and injured six crewman, with Brakeman Brown fatally crushed.
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M. M. Brown
Dogwood Station
Southern Railroad
Edgemont
W.M. Brown
Brown
Wallace
Ancier
Scull
Walker
McDonough
Four Italians Die in Dynamite Explosion Near Drusois
A blast at a grading site for the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad near Drusois Pa. killed four Italian laborers and fatally injured two others as they attempted to thaw frozen dynamite. The bodies were collected in baskets.
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Drusois
Cramer
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Miss Von Rheinbaben Narrowly Escapes Death in Berlin
Berlin Dec 18 Miss Von Rheinbaben daughter of the finance minister Baron Von Rheinbaben, had a narrow escape when she fell between two electric cars. An English naval constructor Henry Davidson of Newcastle on Tyne rushed to her aid and was killed by one of the cars while pulling her free. Miss Rheinbaben was uninjured.
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Berlin
Miss von Rheinbaben
Baron von Rheinsbaben
United States
Henry Davidson
Newcastle
Tyce
Miss Rheinbaben
Central Labor League Advises on Alabama Anti Boycott Law
The United Labor League distributes instructions to all Alabama locals warning that the anti boycott law is unconstitutional. Locals are told to report any member conflict with the law to the central committee secretary who will consult counsel and advise on compliant action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
United Labor League
Central Committee of
The
State Labor League
Ballard's Liniment Claimed to Cure Paralysis and More
W. L. Bailey of True Texas reports his wife suffered five years with paralysis in Lerain but was cured after using Ballard's Seow Liniment. He also praises it for old sores frostbites and skin eruptions. Sold by J. L. Wikle with prices 25c 50c and a dollar.
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Baily
P. O
Texas
Lerain
Ballard
J. L., Wikle
Cahaba Coal Claimed Best Yet Prompts Tomorrow Order
R. O. Watson endorses Cahaba coal as superior to rivals and plans to place orders tomorrow, citing its quality and reliability.
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Cahaba
R. O. Watson
Will Fight for Isthmus Warlike Move in Colombia Proceeding
Reports from Captain Tarver aboard the Atlanta indicate Colombia pursues warlike measures while talks with General Reyes continue. Wayne McVeigh works on a Colombian memorial as the republic readies actions across Bogota and its territories.
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Wasumaron
Reyes
Wayne McVeagh
Republic of Colombia
Pasama
Bogota
Tarver
Atlanta
Columbaa
New Cure for Typhoid Reported by Beth Israel Hospital
Beth Israel Hospital reports remarkable typhoid cures using an imported serum from Italy and Switzerland. In 30 cases, no deaths occurred and many patients recovered within two to three weeks, with injections given thrice daily.Doctors caution the treatment is experimental and a detailed report is pending. Fine cabinet photos at Anniston Art Studio two dollars per dozen.
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New York
Beth-Israel Hospital
Itay
Switzerland
East Side
Anniston
State boards meet nine agricultural schools under new law
Moorcountry December meeting sees Governor Jelks named chairman and H C Gunnels as secretary as boards align schools under shared rules. The session marks the first under the recent legislative change affecting administrative structure.
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Moorcoutry
Jelks
H.C. Gannels
Opposed 70 Annexation in Santo Domingo Inquiry
General Wosy Gill, ex-president of Santo Domingo, rejects a US senate annexation resolution. He notes lingering effects of the 1800s Spain annexation and civil wars, saying he will speak more freely once better advised on the situation.
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San Juan
P. R
Wos Y Gill
Santo Domingo
United States
Senate
Hepburn
Idaho
Spain
Republic
Four Bales From Three Acres Set Local Cotton Record
W P Gannaway of the Macon place on the Coosa river in Calhoun county breaks local cotton yield records with four good heavy bales from three acres this year the cotton boasting finest staple and selling at twelve and a fourth cents on the market the Macon place is described as the most fertile land in the county
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W. P. Gannaway
Macon Place
Macon
Coosa River
Calhou County
Arrested today on a charge of larceny
Wash Flor noy a well dressed white man was arrested by Sweets and Policeman McNamars on a larceny warrant for two large iron wheels taken from R. J. Saywell. The wheels, sold as scrap to an iron company, netted over 60. A drayman said a man named James Toney hired him to haul the iron. no such resident exists. Flor noy admitted selling the iron and one blanket stolen from Mrs. Downs at the New England House. He claims to buy iron for James Toney of Birmingham and signed receipts as James Toney per F. Flor noy formerly resided in Arenistown and is to be tried tomorrow. he has been drinking heavily.
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Ben
Wash Flornoy
Hie Sweets
McNamars
Laureceny
R. J. Saywell
Flornoy
James Toney
Downs
New England House
Sweets Flornoy
Birmingham
Arenistown
Address by Prof Owens at Anniston Knights meeting
There will be an important meeting of the Anniston lodge No. 91 Knights of Pythias in the castle hall this evening. Officers will be nominated for the next six months and Prof. J. Owens, president of Anniston College, will deliver an eloquent address considered a treat for Pythians.
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Anniston Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
J. Owens
Anniston College
Owens
Pythians
Three Lynchings Year’s Record in the South
A southern merchant visiting Boston notes only three lynchings in Alabama thus far this year. He attributes reduced violence to disrupted labor, plantation concerns, and a wisely speaking southern press pushing against lynchings, signaling pacific southward progress.
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Boston
Mass
Alabama
Lecture at auditorium on World's Fair by Mr J A McKnight
Mr J A McKnight of Birmingham will deliver a lecture this evening at the Auditorium on the World's Fair. Ateropticon views will illustrate the grounds and buildings and proceeds benefit Anniston's exhibit fund for the St Louis exposition. A large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McKnight
Birmingham
Spain Declines Participation in 8. Louis Exhibit
Madrid cabinet announces Spain will not participate in the American exhibit due to insufficient funds and lack of merchant interest. Officials say no time or money to prepare and that Spanish merchants are not inclined to exhibit in America.
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Madrid
America
Spain
Feru dil Brand Promoted by Comer-Maddox Co
Comer-Maddox Co advertises Feru dil as the best choice for canned and bottled goods, urging customers to try the brand for quality products.
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Comer-Maddox Co
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Southern Road
W. M. Brown
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Anchor
Bessemer
Wilton
Colombia
Republic of Panama
S Ck
Gunnells Secretary
OF State Board
Jon Union
Calhoun County
Ing
Flornov
Prof, Owens
Pythian Lodge
Ton's World’s Fair Exhibit
Alfonso
Kmas
Live & Love Drug CO
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