Youth ensnared in city larceny scheme ends with loss
Jasper youth Josh Martin, about 21 or 22, travels to Birmingham and falls prey to a deceptive companion who drains his funds and pawns his watch and saddle. The assailant promises a night out at the Metropolitan hotel and a “jog,” then abandons Martin with nothing. Local officers warn of further danger to travelers in the unfamiliar city.
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Birmingham Age Herald of Y
Jasper
Josh Martin
Birm
Josh
Metropolitan
Frei
Mive
Praise Chancellor Kelly’s Court Rulings Highlight 1899
The fragment cites a chancellor praised for swift, firm decrees in 31 county cases. It notes few appeals against his rulings, stating many decrees stand unreversed by the Supreme Court. The text mentions holidays with his family after a busy year winding down.
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Elika Industrial News
Chancery Court
Ion
Chaniy
Supreme
Lee
News in Glen Addie Briefs and Moves
Glen Addie correspondent Arthur V. New reports John Rose leaves Mulberry Street for Birmingham to pursue railroading in the city. Mrs. Wm Berker visits Birmingham then Gadsden to see her parents Mr and Mrs Houston. Rev W W Scott preaches at Oxanna Methodist church. Glen Addie Baptist deacons meet to plan church plans for the new year. James Hunter, once with Pat Allen, runs a meat market on Fifteenth Street.
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John Rose
Mulberry Street
Southern Railroad
Birmingham
Ala
Magle City
Jack
Wm. B. Berker
J. B. Barker
South Anniston
Gadsden
Houston
Parker Memorial church elects Sunday school officers
The Parker Memorial church Sunday school re elected Superintendent Dr T W Ayers and other officers including Assistant Superintendent W A Day Secretary Amory Quinn Organist Miss Minna Bell and Assistant Organist Miss Ethel Franks The Baptist Young People's Union re elected President W P Callaway Vice President J W Hardy Secretary Miss Ethel Pranks Treasurer Fred Bell
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Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Parker Memorial Church
Young Peoples’ Union
T. W. Ayers
W. A. Day
Amory Quinn
Minna Bell
Ethel Franks
The
Baptist Young People’s Union
W. P. Callaway
J. W. Hardy
Miss Ethel Pranks
Fred Bell
Smallpox Rising in Alabama City
A Birmingham News dispatch from Gadsden reports smallpox cases rising in an Alabama city. Eleven new cases Saturday and four on Sunday bring total to thirty six since first outbreak. No deaths and disease described as mild, with no local excitement.
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Gadsden
Birmingham News
Alabama
Knights of Labor State Convention Opens in Jasper
The Knights of Labor of the District of Alabama hold their annual convention in Jasper. Sessions are conducted behind closed doors as concerns rise over disputes within the order linked to the United Mine Workers of America.
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Knights of Labor
Birmingham
Alaba
Jasper
Uni Wi
State and County License Deadlines Named by Officials
The notice states licenses for all business establishments and bicycles are due by the 15th of the month. State and county license fees are issued by Probate Judge Emmett F. Crook and must be paid to him. Delinquent licenses may incur a 10 percent extra cost or lead to fines and costs pursued by authorities.
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Emmett F. Crook
For Rent Oxford residence of Geo W Eichelberger
Residence on the car line in Oxford formerly occupied by Geo W Eichelberger. Immediate possession available. Apply to Br H Cobb at Annis ton Lime and Stone Co. 19 ft.
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Oxford
Geo. W. Eichelberger
BR. H. Cobb
Anniston Lime & Stone Co
Wanted 5000 feed bags offered for best prices
Alabama Ware house Co. seeks to buy 5000 feed bags and will pay top prices. Address: 23 3t.
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Alabama Warehouse Co
Southern Cross Rock Carving on Grand Manan Island
A notable natural rock carving in the bay of Fundy is the Southern Cross on Grand Manan Island. It sits on a rock ledge at the bay’s edge near a high cliff and resembles an almost perfect cross.
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Grand Manan
Bay of Fundy
Professional Jealousy Quips Across Birds and Burglars
A bluejay and a mockingbird trade taunts over imitation with the jay accusing the bird of envy and the bird claiming superior song. In a separate courtroom exchange a burglar defends honesty to a judge who notes that criminals often conduct business at night.
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Bluejay
Chicago Tribune
Expected Reduction dialogue from London Punch excerpt
A dialogue from London Punch features Granpa Macpherson asking how many loes two and two make and Donald answering six. The exchange includes a quip about being beaten down, reflecting the humor of the period.
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Gran'pa Macpherson
Donald
Gran’ Pa
London
Dissolution Notice of Magnus & Co Partnership
Dissolution of the firm Joe A. Magnus & Company in Anniston Alabama by mutual consent. M Markstein assumes liabilities and gains assets and claims. Signatures Jos A Magnus and Max Markstein dated December 29 1899 with thanks to patrons.
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Joseph A. Magnus
Cincinnati
Ohio
M. Markstein
Anniston
Alabama
Joe A. Magnus
Markstein to Continue Liquor Business in Anniston
On December 29, 1599, M Markstein announces he has purchased the interest of Joe A Magis in Joe A Magna & Co and will continue the liquor business at the corner of Nobile and Tenth streets seeking public patronage. He thanks patrons for past favors in Anniston Alabama.
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Joe A. Magnus & Co
Anniston
M. Markstein
Jos. A, Magnus
Joe. A. Magis
Joe A. Magna &Co
Nobile
Tenth Streets
Ala
Guides in Norway Speak Language and Watch Words
A New York Tribune piece recalls guides in Norway who guide visitors with intelligence and linguistic skill. The tourist notes their alertness to new words leading to humorous slips such as quarry blasting and hunting. The guides show pride in local knowledge and remark on near bear blasting areas.
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Norway
Karl
New York Tribune
Gourdon Fishing Boat Tragedy Echoes Heroic Farewell
Westminster Gazette recalls the Gourdon fishing boat disaster in which a father and his four sons were aboard. Three sons perished as the craft sank, the father survived after enduring terrible suffering, and the fourth son sacrificed himself saying farewell to his father with words of farewell.
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Westminster Gazette
Eagle from America yacht guards Ryde hotel sign
The eagle that once adorned the stern of the schooner America, the first winner of the America's Cup in 1851, now serves as the sign for the Royal Eagle hotel in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, overlooking the historic scene of the triumph over English rivals.
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Royal Eagle
Ryde
Isle of Wight
Malagasy boys trained as spearsmen feared by regular troops
All boys in Malagasy schools are enrolled spearsmen after meeting a standard. They are skilled with the weapon and at close quarters are more to be feared than regular rifle armed troops.
Laughing Over a Joke at the Store
A humorous exchange in a Columbus street dry goods shop is recalled with a line about a ribbon and its price. The dialogue references prices, weekly wages, and a lighthearted moment among shoppers.
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Columbus
State Journal
Unappreciative Request Sparks Piano Room Exchange
Mrs Darley asks to sing at the piano, but Mr Darley declines saying he is a brute and that if she loves him she should not sing. The brief dialogue captures domestic tension in a concise, period voice.
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Mrs. Darley
Mr. Darley
Detroit Free Press
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