Bryan Lectures on the Liquor Question in Chattanooga
Hon William Jennings Bryan spoke on the liquor issue during a Chattanooga banquet after a lecture. He argued states rights, condemned liquor interests funding laws, and urged the Democratic party to join the growing anti liquor position to influence national policy.
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William Jennings Bryan
Chattanooga
Tiryan
United States
Anyelonger
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Washington
Call for communal effort to build Anniston
A call urges residents to abandon selfishness and unite for Anniston’s growth. Citizens failing to meet civic standards should leave the town rather than burden it with poor example. The appeal emphasizes shared responsibility for progress and good citizenship.
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Anniston
Fifth candidate for Governor announced in Alabama race
Hon. Charles Henderson joins the field as the fifth gubernatorial hopeful. The lineup shows three amendists and two antis, though voters may view the balance differently than politicians imply.
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Charles Henderson
Alabama
Anniston Poised for Lively Times and Business Revival
Anniston prepares for a strong year ahead as business activity is expected to improve and the town hums with revived old-time vigor.
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Anniston
Dirty Politicians Guard Secrets Behind Loudethic Claims
A fragmented clipping suggests corrupt officials shield misconduct while loudly denouncing rivals. The readable text hints at self serving motives and opaque decisions, with no definite names or places spelled out to confirm specifics.
Tuscaloosa Figures Decline Gubernatorial Run
Hon Moody of Tuscaloosa declines to run for Governor. Moody will miss the fun and invite trouble, while the public is urged to note the selfish stance of professional politicians.
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Dia
Hon
Prank & Moody
Tuscaloosa
Notable deaths and events span early America to wireless era
A mishmash of historical notes lists births and deaths of figures like Benedict Arnold and James Oglethorpe, with events such as cholera among U S troops in Texas, Civil War movements, and early wireless telegraph milestones from Cornwall to Nova Scotia.
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Benedict Arnold
Rhode Island
England
James Edward Oglethorpe
Georgia
London
Amos T. Akerman
Grant
Cartersville
New Hampshire
Charles Eugene Boucher de Boucherville
Quebec
L. W. Guiteau
Garfield
Freport
Roger Walcott
Massachusetts
Vfirst
Cornwall
Nova Scotia
Judge Lurton’s Long Career Ends in Senate Confirmation
Judge Lurton, aged sixty five, born in Campbell county Kentucky, served in a Kentucky Confederate regiment, studied at Cumberland University, practiced in Clarksville, became district chancellor in 1875, joined Tennessee supreme court in 1886, then U S circuit court in 1893, sat with Taft, and was formally confirmed by the Senate on Monday.
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Lurton
Campbell County
Clarketie
Tennessee
Cumberland University
Lebanon
Clarksville
Supreme Bench
Turney
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Tennessee
United States Circuit Court
Howell J. Jackson
Ile
Taft
Senate
Taft Elder Brother of President Born in Cincinnati
Charles P Taft born December 21 1843 in Cincinnati. Yale College class of 1864 Columbia Law 1866 1868 Heidelberg Paris Berlin studies 1869 returned to practice law then shifted to newspaper editing publisher. Served one term in Congress and held public offices. Noted for wealth and a famed private art collection.
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Charles P. Taft
William H. Taft
Cincinnati
Yale College
Columbia Law School
Heidelberg University
Paris
Berlin
Cincinnati Times
The
Star
Taft
Congress
America
Elizabeth selects a woman town clerk
A woman is chosen town clerk of Elizabeth Pennsylvania, with local officials praising the selection. Senator Gore of Oklahoma will speak at the Michigan Democrats banquet in Grand Rapids early January. Judge Peter B Grosseup of Chicago argues for a new political party in the United States. Joseph E Ransdell, longtime representative of Louisiana’s fifth district, is re elected president of the group.
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Elizabeth
Pennsylvania
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Peter 8. Grosseup
Chicago
The
United States
Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Fulton Diabetic Compound touted with age based recovery claims
The notice describes a new emollient treatment called Fulton’s Diabetic Compound and reports recovery rates by age group ranging from nine tenths for sixty and older to lower percentages for younger patients. It advertises availability in Anniston via Scarbrough Drug Co and invites patients and physicians to write for literature and correspondence.
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Fulton
Anniston
Scarbrough Drug Co
Jno. J. Fulton Co
First St
San Francisco
Cal
Long-serving Newport mayor and national political notes
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress notes Newport mayor Patrick J. Boyle will begin his 14th consecutive term. The piece surveys upcoming political bids including Missouri and Oklahoma races, Minnesota local option ruling impact, New Jersey re election fights, North Dakota senate contests, Indiana legislative battles, and Hernando de Soto Money's retirement from the U.S. Senate due to eyesight.
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Patrick J. Boyle
Newport, R. L
Hernando de Soto Money
United States Senate
Mississippi
Senate
Cure a cold in one day bromine tablets hint
Advertisement for LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets claiming a one day cure for cold symptoms. Mentions refund if it fails and a signature on each box by E. W. Grove. Priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Real interest in ads prompts today's shopping
The piece urges readers to notice current advertising for apparel meals home goods and trends. It suggests paying attention to fads whims and amusements reflected in contemporary ads.
Alma Kellner Abduction Mystery Baffles Midwest Police
Alma Kellner, a Louisville girl and niece of a wealthy brewer, has vanished causing police in several cities to search across the Middle West and South. Her parents deny family trouble and fear she may have been killed.
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Alma Kellner
Louisville
Middle West
South
Not Needed. Sweet and Cousin Joe Dialogue
The exchange hints at flirtatious talk around Christmas time with Cousin Joe remarking that any man staring at the woman would not need mistletoe as an excuse. The dialogue centers on playful banter about kissing and festive expectations.
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Sweet
Joe
Slang as She Is Slang in Kansas City Times
A clever quip in the Kansas City Times contrasts slang usage with a pun on live wire and live wireless signaling a witty moment in newspaper humor. The brief item highlights language play and media style of the era.
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the Times
Kansas City Times
Plants Have Memories In The Mistletoe Blush
A poetic scene depicts mistletoe blushing above a doorway as a maiden confesses to her flame she has never been kissed before. The exchange frames a gentle, romantic moment with a judge-like closing touch.
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the Star
MR. Bryan
Æteeter
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Vicetinane
Moston
Texas
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P. BE
Savannah
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Kentucky
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Walter 8. Dickey
Republican State Committee of
Missouri
William Werner
Murray
Minnesota
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Kean
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North Dakota
A. J. Grenna
T. F. Marshall
Johnson
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McCumber
Indiana
A. J. Berridge
Major Menzies
Mount Vernon
John BE. Lamb
Terre Haute
K.urt Slack
Franklin
Judge Shea
Seymour
Waterman’s
Huyser
Prises
Tion
Elam, Ordway & Houser the Druggists
Anniston National Bank
Santa Claus
Anniston Hardware Company
Anniston Hardware CO
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