Explosion Feared Across 20 Miles Wrecks 18 Buildings
An explosion at the Eastern Dynamite Company plant in Gibbsstown New Jersey shattered five of 18 buildings and damaged thousands of window panes within a 20 mile radius. Two workers are missing and believed blown apart as aftershocks followed the initial blast. Telephone wires were disrupted and experts blame careless handling of frozen dynamite.
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Chester
Eastern Dynamite Company
Dupont Powder Company
Gibbsntown
N. J
Sullivan Seeks Jeffries Johnson Bout With 75000 Purse
Boston telegram reports John L. Sullivan and manager Frank Hall will post 75000 for a Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson heavyweight title bout. Sullivan promises a venue but will not reveal it yet. He states it angers him that the world championship is held by a negro.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Frank Hall
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Sullivan
Dependent children considered by U S president
Washington January 20 The last of Roosevelt east room conferences is set for January 25 to discuss saving a national resource the dependent child More than 100000 dependent children exist yet care is inconsistent A national children bureau may be proposed at a federal department with expert child savers to examine standards and methods for aiding destitute youngsters
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U. S
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Pers Op
Children’s Bureau
Son
York State Charities Aid
Mrs Shepperd Dies Suddenly At 75 In City
Mrs. M. Shepperd age 75 mother of Mrs. R P Allen of Nineteenth and Quintard died suddenly Wednesday at 8 am at the home of Mr. Allen presumably from heart failure. Funeral at 10 am Thursday from the home conducted by Dr. J D Simpson of the First Methodist church. Native of Natchitoches parish Louisiana, she had many acquaintances in this city.
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M. Shepperd
R. PD. Allen
Nineteenth and Quintard
Allen
J. D. Simpson
First Methodist Church
Shepperd
Natchitoches Parish
Louisiana
Lame Shoulder Treated with Chamberlain Liniment
Advertisement states lame shoulder is muscular rheumatism. No internal treatment needed. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely twice daily for a quick cure. Promotes value for muscular and skin diseases. Sold by Elam, Ordway & Houser.
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Elam, Ordway & Houser
Iowa Charity Conference Opens Tenth Annual Session
In Des Moines Iowa the State Conference of Charities and Corrections begins its 10th annual three day meeting. Topics include juvenile courts loan agency abuses relief medical staff in poor relief jail improvements and care of epileptics and mentally feeble minded.
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Des Moines
State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Michigan Governor Warner Pushes Lobbyist Suppression Law
In his inaugural message Governor Warner urged a new law to curb legislative lobbyists and to impose restrictive measures on liquor traffic, outlining political reform goals and regulatory aims.
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Warner
Michigan
Jacksonville Notes Reflect Local Visits and Illness
Long column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to Anniston. Names include Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hames Jr of Anniston, Jamie Francis, Miss Mary Henry of Gadsden, Miss Pearl Roberts, Whit Whitesides, Miss Sue Lancaster, Ernest West, Mrs. John P. Burke, N. Milligan, John Adams, Miss Helen MacKnight, W. W. Battle, Mrs. Fannie Atkins, and Arthur Battle.
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Jacksonville
W. M. Hames, Jr
Anniston
Hames
Jamie Francis
Francis Station
Shade Williams
Mary Henry
Gadsden
Pearl Roberts
R. Ff. D
Whit Whitesides
White Plains
Helen MacKnight
W. W. Battle
Fannie Atkins
Arthur Battle
Bones Found in Swiss Cave Reveal Ancient Human Remains
Swiss cave yields bones of men dating about 100000 years, showing ancient humans faced constant danger from wildlife. Modern danger comes from deadly diseases, praised by A W Brown who credit Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his persistent cough and lung troubles. Drug ads promise relief for sore lungs and pneumonia with trial bottles offered.
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Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander
Dr. King
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Howser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Notice of Final Timber and Stone Proof for Alabama Land Claim
William J. Cobb of Choccolocco Alabama filed Timber and Stone claim serial 0871 for se4 section 18 township 15 south range 9 east Stuntsville Meridian. He will present final proof before G B Randolph U S Commissioner in Anniston Alabama January 23 1909 with witnesses William J Hand Joshua W Cobb Oliver P White Jasper W Cobb all of Choccolocco Alabama.
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U. & Land Office
Montgomery
Alabama
William J. Cobb
Choccolocco
Ala
Range
Stuntsville Meridian
G. B. Randolph
U. 8
Northern District
Anniston
William J. Hand
Joshua W. Cobb
Oliver P. White
Jasper W. Cobb
Nathan Alexander
Register
Sidewalk Paving Progress on South Noble Street
Public sidewalk paving on South Noble Street has been completed and is appreciated. More paving is needed nearby to match the improvements and benefit pedestrians.
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South Noble Street
Dean's Ointment Stops Itching Instantly Now
Advertisement for Dean's Ointment claims to stop itching instantly and cure conditions including piles eczema salt rheum tetter itch hives herpes and scabbies available at any drug store. The line suggests a general medicinal ointment promotion with no dates or places.
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Dean
Birthday Observance Honors General Lee by Daughters of the Confederacy
In a packed Circuit court room the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Confederate veterans marked General Robert E. Lee's birthday with songs, essays, speeches, and crosses of honor. Dr. J. F. Walker spoke on the private soldier and loyalty. Judge H. D. McCarty delivered a moving address as veterans wept. The event featured musical performances and recitations, with a decor of flags and evergreens. In New Orleans banks and public offices closed for memorial exercises.
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County Court House
Robert BE. Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Circuit Court Room
O. M. Reynolds
W. H. Forney
J. F. Walker
A. F. McGhee
South
Lincoln
United States
Alabama
New Orleans
Robert E. Lee
Confederate Veterans
Lee's Birthday Observed Across States With Events
In Virginia and several Southern states General Lee's birthday was marked as a holiday with offices closed and business suspended. Salutes fired by the Howitzers and Lee monument decorations by the Daughters of the Confederacy followed in Richmond. Similar observances occurred in Augusta Mobile Dallas Houston Galveston and other cities under veterans groups and Confederate affiliates.
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Richmond
Lee
Virginia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Dallas
Tex
Houston
Galveston
Port Worth
Texas
Augusta
Court House
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Mobile
Alabama
Sees Mother Grow Young with Electric Bitters
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Dan forth Me credits Electric Bitters with turning her 70 plus mother youthful. After 20 years of dyspepsia and failed remedies the tonic restored appetite sleep and strength. Endorsed by local druggists at 50 cents.
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W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Death of J. J. Eubanks Widely Grieved in Piedmont
J. J. Eubanks died at his Piedmont home after a brief illness. He served twice as Piedmont mayor and was a member of the city council, a justice of the peace, County School Board member, and Piedmont school board trustee. Survived by a widow and four children.
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J. J. Eubanks
Piedmont
Calhoun County
Eubanks
Piedmont School
Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised for restful sleep cure list
A night riders raid is depicted as calomel croton oil or aloes pills that rob sleep. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised to cleanse the system and cure colds headache constipation malaria without distress. 25 cents at local druggists West End Drug Co Elam Ordway Houser Searbrough Drug Co.
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Dr. King
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway _& Houser
Searbrough Drug Co
Restorative Nerveine touted for convulsions and epilepsy
A testimonial from H Bunnell of Lincoln Indiana claims Dr Miles Nervine cured his son after years of brain fever and fits. The letter asserts dramatic improvement since using the product in 1902 1903 and offers refunds if the bottle fails. The Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana markets the remedy via local agents.
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Miles
Longcliff Hospital
Logansport
Ind
Nervine
Loug
H. Bunnell
Lincoln
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Stock Law Election Ordered in Beat No 15 Alabama
Calhoun County Alabama Probate Judge orders a stock law election for Beat No 15 part not in a stock district. Polls open February 13 1909 at John McMichals Corner Ith Street Dunkin Avenue. Voters decide if stock shall be prohibited running at large.
Stock Law Election Planned in Beat No 3 Antioch Church
A vote will be held on February 13 1909 at Antioch Church Beat No 3 to decide if stock should be prohibited from running at large in that area. Qualified voters not in a stock law district may vote yes for prohibition or mark stock law no. H J Truitt F M Lester J J Robinett named managers with A J Skelton J A Stevenson clerks and J S Kadle returning officer.
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Calhoun County
Alabama
Antioch Church
Beat No. 3
H. J. Truitt
F. M. Lester
J. J. Robinett
A. J. Skelton
J. A. Stevenson
J. 8. Kadle
Emmett F. Crook
Wellingtoner J P F Hollowell Visits City
J P F Hollowell of Wellington spent the day in the city as a visitor, meeting local residents and touring downtown landmarks.
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J. PF. Hollowell
Wellington
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Jeffries-Johnson
Mrs. Shepperd
Iowa
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Department of the Interior
McCarty
Dr. Walker
Sam Smith
J. H. Brickhouse
R. F. Groves
B. Monut
M. D. Watkins
J. W. Bates
W. T. Clark
Cornerith Street
Dunkin Avenue
John McMichal
J. D. Kirby
W. D. New
D. L. Loyd
R. N. Groves
T. H. Ledbetter
D. F. Holder
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