Embezzling Southern Funds Brings Talladega Agent Arrest
C G Willis depot agent for the Southern railway at Talladega was arrested on Cherokee county embezzlement warrants. He had previously served at Oxford and Rock Run, with losses estimated around 2000 to 3000 dollars covered by National Assurty Company. Willis is jailed in Centre awaiting prosecution by railroad and surety firms.
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Willis
Talladega
Southern
Oxford
Cherokee County
Lis
Rock Run
Death of Murray Hall Reveals Female Identity
New York report states Murray Hall proprietor of an employment agency on Sixth avenue died of left breast cancer. Coroner Zucca confirms Hall was a woman about 42, living as a man for business. Neighbors note two marriages, wife died two years ago. The case raises questions about gender and disguise.
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New York
Murray Hall
Sixth Avenue
Hall
William ©. Gallagher
Gallagher
Mr. Hall
Zucca
Murray
Roberts Urges 5000 Yeomanry Volunteers For Africa
Lord Roberts issues a stirring war office appeal for five thousand yeomanry to support operations in South Africa. The call follows martial law in Cape Colony and Kitchener’s strong measures as authorities foresee heavy work ahead.
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Roberts
Africa
South Africa
Alabama Mishap Delays Battle Ship’s North Atlantic Pool
The battleship Alabama, bound for the North Atlantic squadron, remained at Tompkinsville due to a broken piston rod discovered during a gun test voyage. Repairs may take two to three days before it can rejoin the squadron.
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Alabama
Kentucky feudists lined up for battle in Corbin
Corbin Kentucky January 18 reports say armed men massed around town as factions of the White and Shotwell families prepare for renewed trouble. Troops from Lexington arrived after a dynamite attack on the White building. Fifty Chadwells joined the Shotwells at Gray's Station. Sheriff Sutton declares a large deputy force and both sides barricade homes as fear grips residents.
Local Coal and Heating Ads At Aniston Ice Co
B L Paul at 829 Noble Street offers plumbing steam and hot water heating repair with prompt service. Coal supply urged before rush with Montevallo Cahaba and other coals on hand. Anniston Ice Co phone 49.
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B. L. Paul
Noble Street
Corner Ninth
Montevallo
Cahaba
Anniston Ice Co
Cudahy Kidnapper Suspect Held in Alabama
Omaha dispatch reports Chief Donahue identifying Joseph Scott as Vernon Alabama prisoner Joseph Scott may be linked to the Cudahy kidnapping as Charles Baker a horse trader who had used South Omaha as his base disappeared before the crime. Donahue says Baker likely had no involvement.
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Charles Baker
South Omaha
Donahue
Baker
Void in Head Kermett’s Chocolates Quinine Cure Ad
A vintage ad claims a laxative quinine product from Kermett’s Chocolates offers quick relief for colds in herds and throat comfort. The wording emphasizes ease of use and rapid curing effects.
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Kermett's
One Day Cold Cure Promoted as Candy Laxative
An advertisement touts Kermott's Choco lates Laxative Quinine as a candy like remedy for colds and sore throat. It claims quick relief after a single use and presents a casual, household friendly tone typical of patent medicine ads.
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Kermott's
Friend of Shaw Arrives to See Suspect in Murder Case
Lewis G. Little of Lowell Indiana arrived in the city to visit BE Shaw, friend of the family, after Shaw murdered his wife at Gilmore's restaurant and attempted suicide. Little is not related to Shaw and may stay several days. Shaw's condition shows slight improvement.
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Lewis G. Little
Lowell, Ind
Mr. Little
Shaw
One Day Cold Cure Sold By Dermott's Chocolates
A cryptic advertisement lists Dermott's Chocolates offering a cold cure labeled as One Day Cold Cure featuring laxative quinine. The text mentions remedies for a sore throat and head cold and includes unclear references to children.
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Dermott
Caildren
Cold remedies from old texts prompt quick relief
A dubious old recipe suggests Wie for colds and sore throat, paired with rote Chocolate and a daxative Ouinine. It mentions the Gime and el we as additional items, implying a home remedy kit rather than proven medicine.
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Charlies H. Ford
Southeastern Su
Pany
Washington
National Assurety Company of
Rock Run Five
W. H. Swisher
Pound
New York City
Dr. King
Elam Drug Co
O’bryant & Co
Hill
London
Lord Rob
Erts
The
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the Prince of Wales
the Duke of
York
Duke of Cambridge
War Office
Martial
Cape Colony
Lord Kitcheners
Ures
Atlantic Squadron
Tompkinsville
Kentucky
Corbin
Corbin, Ky
Friends of the Shotwells
Williamsburg
Lexington
Chadwells
Clay County
Gray’s Station
Sheriff Sutton
Webster
Challenge
Burnett
Cudahy
Vernon
Omaha
Neb
Seph Scott
Ala
Lowell
Ind
Arriva
BE. K. Shaw
Gilmore's Restaurant
Anniston
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