Court martial set for Brownsville affair in San Antonio
San Antonio dispatch reports General McCaskey will preside at Fort Sam Houston Monday over the court martial of Major C. W. Prema and Captain B. A. Macklin of the Twenty fifth Infantry. They face charges of prejudice to good order for failing to exercise diligence to prevent the Brownsville riot last August. George L. Brown heads the court. Lieutenant Cresstone Hayen serves as acting judge advocate.
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San Antonio
Tex
McCaskey
Department of Texas
Fort Sam Houston
C. W. Prema
B. A. Macklin
Twenty Fifth Infantry
Spe
Brownsville
George L. Brown
Mg Twenty-sixth Infantry
Othe Court
Ale Hirst
Cresstoe
Hayen
Texas
Muttinent
Rh. D. Hoyle
Social items from Atlanta visit and ill relative
Miss Batty Springer of Atlanta arrived to visit Mia M. Hobi. Mrs. Emmett Crook’s brother George A. Walker of Jacksonville is dangerously ill. she leaves tonight to be with him. Mrs O M Reynolds hosts a 3 to 5 reception. Miss Mary Gardner’s linen shower for Miss Lucile Noble postponed to tomorrow due to bad weather. Mrs Samuel Robinson and daughter Elizabeth travel to Birmingham to stay with Mrs Cozine.
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Batty Springer
Atlanta, Ga
Mia. M. Hobi
Emmett Crook
George A. Walker
Jacksonville
Fla
Mary Gardner
Lucile Noble
Mrs. Samuel Robinson
Elizabeth
Birmingham
Mrs. Robinson
Mrs. Cozine
Trainmen Protest Against Sunday Freight Ban in Alabama
H. Allen, general chairman of Alabama trainmen, protests a proposed law prohibiting freight trains from running on Sundays. He argues the bill would force trains to stop at the state line from Saturday to Monday, raising living expenses and reducing earnings while increasing wreck risk due to congestion and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Allen
Trainmen of
Alabama
State of
Senate
House of Representatives of
Allen
State Line
Court martial to probe colored troops role in action
The chief of staff at Washington orders court martial proceedings to determine if colored troops participated. Trials will follow laws and regulations with witnesses sworn and cross examined to settle the issue beyond controversy.
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Washington
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
The advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and cold symptoms with mild laxative effects, asserting a genuine product in a yellow package. Elam, Ordway & Houser.
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Foley
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Chinese on steamboat loot trunks after accident
A passenger steamboat struck a rock off Hong Kong recently and Chinese on board promptly looted the passengers trunks while Englishmen kept their heads in the crisis, according to Punch.
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Hongkong
Nell and Belle Share a Wise Crack on Love
Dialogue highlights Nell dismissing a rich suitor, then Belle quips that women chase what is discounted. The exchange underscores irony about money, value, and affection in a lighthearted, period tone.
It takes two to make a marriage but only one to mar one
A pithy Smart Set quip notes that marriage demands both partners while a single action can ruin it, highlighting the fragility of union and the power of personal choices.
Bread and sugar offer fallback sustenance in scarcity
Dr Blutchinson of London says bread, sugar and eggs can support the body when meat is unavailable, sugar lacks nitrogen, bread adds some, making a balanced if limited diet. A courtroom exchange features Col Cosgrove claiming the sun stood still as Daniel did, while Judge Draffen gently retorts about Scripture.
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Robert Blutchinson
London
John Costreve
Daniel
James W. Draffen
Cosgrove
Colonel Cosgrove
Solomon
Weather Report From Anniston and Local Ads
Feb 1 7 a m in Anniston 30.07 temperature 52 precipitation 27 wind southeast five miles Highest temp 58 at 10 a m Lowest temp 4 at 10 p m Light rain cloudy tonight and Saturday. Itching piles provoked profanity but profanity won’t cure them. Dean’s Ointment cures itching breeding or protruding piles after years of suffering. At any dry store. Buy Montevallo coal by ton. Phone 72. Watson brothers.
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Anniston
Baromeer
Tempesture
Southeas
Dean
Othello Reading At Noble Institute Draws Sparse Attendance
Mr. Herbert Scroggins delivered a select reading of Shakespeare's Othello at Noble Institute. Bad weather reduced turnout, while Johnston announces a clearance sale Monday and Tuesday with odd lots priced to clear and discounts up to 1.50.
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Herbert Scroggins
Shakespeare
Noble Institute
Reed Miller to sing at Ellis hall in February
Reed Miller the tenor of Plymouth church Brooklyn will perform on the evening of Wednesday February 6 at Ellis hall drawing local interest. Johnston Bros Co announce sale of boys pants and sweaters for 29 in place of 50 and note sidewalk hazard on Noble between Sixteenth and Seventeenth with a historic spring under the spot. Mr A C G Jenkins Birmingham Ledger circulation chief is in the city. Mrs M B Odum, 72, widow, died at Kaplan block on South Noble Street between eighth and ninth. Interment at Edgemont cemetery tomorrow at 10. she leaves two sons and two daughters.
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Reed Miller
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Ellis’ Hall
Noble
Sixteenth
M. B. Odum
Kaplan Block
South Noble Street
Edgemont Cemetery
Rocks That Float In Water
A geologist notes many rocks and minerals with lower specific gravity than water that float. Mubalite and pumice are cited as well known examples. Damari, from an extinct volcano in Damara lands, has the lowest gravity with an atomic weight of 5, exactly half that of hydrogen.
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Damaralands
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh
Caution against mercury containing ointments for catarrh and praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from FY. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Warns buyers to seek genuine product, with testimonials free and price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FY. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
I, J. Cheney & Co
Morris Mining Company seeks correction of land description
The Morris Mining Company files in probate court a petition to correct a land description purchased from C. C. Anderson, tied to lands from the administrator's sale of P. H. Brothers estate. A hearing is set for Monday February 25, with heirs and interested parties urged to attend and object if desired. Judge Emmett F. Crook presides. Willett and Willett are petitioner's counsel.
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Morris Mining Company
Fies
Aid Company
C. C. Anderson
P. H. Brothers
Emmett F. Crook
Champagne Comes In Bottles Say Indignant Nuritch
A Washington Herald quote shows Mr. Nuritch insisting on a basket of champagne while asserting that champagne comes in bottles, signaling a claim or dispute over service expectations and beverage packaging.
Business Notice for Miss Martha Bell
A business notice states that Miss Martha Bell wants a phone number or to call at 178 Blue Mountain Avenue. The item lists a contact option and the address associated with the inquiry.
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Blue Mountain Avenue
Martha Bell
Dr Thomas Electric Oil and local coal ads summary
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil claiming rapid relief for earache in two minutes and various pains, followed by a general marketing line for Empire Montevallo or Jellicoe coal touted as the best in the South. The fragment ends with a telephone contact and location hints.
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Thomas
E. M. Lewis
Empire
Montevallo
Jellicoe
South
Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs
Elam Ordway and Houser promote Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe coughs and pneumonia prevention, warning against imitation products in yellow packaging. The old ad emphasizes authenticity and brand protection.
Second Hand Furniture Dealer Ad At Noble Street
T. M. Henderson of 913 Noble Street advertises as a dealer in second-hand furniture and related items offering cash for all kinds of used furnishings and household goods.
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T. M. Henderson
Noble Street
Drug tip prompts wary call for help at 78
A fragment mentions phone 78 and initials RB and O Watsor in a note about drugs or teamwork. The readable portion suggests a hotline or tip line guidance but lacks full context or action details.
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O. Watsor
Local Laundry and Dry Cleaning Ad with Pickup Service
First class cleaning repairing pressing and dyeing for ladies and gentlemen. Will call for and deliver. All work guaranteed. Herbert Breedlove r Manager. Phone 575 12th and Gurnee Montevallo best coal mined for heat Phone 72 R O Watson.
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Herbert Breedlovr
Mgr
Gurnee
Montevallo
R. O. Watson
One Ton Anthracite and Gas Coke Price Offer
A brief notice highlights a bulk sale of one ton portions of anthracite and gas coke with discounted rates. The ad lists price figures such as nine dollars and four dollars and fifty cents, totaling around four hundred fifty dollars for the bulk quantity.
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O. M. Reynolds
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Elks’ Hall
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Johnston Bros, CO
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A. CG. Jenkins
The
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Jotice
Calhoun County
Ala
Willett & Willett
Footéa
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Anniston Electric & Gas CO
L. H
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National Adv’g Bureau
Chicago
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John W. Noble
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Land Title Guaranty CO
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