Queen Victoria's Body Lies At Osborne Amid Delays
Cowes Isle of Wight Jan 25 delays in Osborne House arrangements keep Queen Victoria's body in the death room as a private service is awaited. The dining room is being turned into a chapel with purple drapery and candles. Emperor William first viewed the coffin, with wreaths from around the world including from William and Augusta Victoria. Royal mourners are seated around the coffin.
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Osborne House
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Queen Victoria
Emperor William
William
Empress Augusta Victoria
Salisbury to Remain as Premier Support Persists
London reports deny a premiership change as Lord Salisbury is said to stay in office. King seeks to spare him fatigue at Osborne while Parliament faces a new royal civil list and possible increases due to estate values. Duke of Cornwall and Duke of York allowances are noted amid cabinet reshuffles concerns.
Mrs Nation Leads Saloon War in Easville Amid Arrests
Mrs Carrie Nation heads a clash with Mrs John Schilling and supporters over a wrecked saloon. Warrants issued for assault on both sides. Mayor Hoffman charges Nation with disturbing the peace. Nation released after arrest. Laundry ad tacked onto report.
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Hon D G Brothers Dies After Illness
Hon D G Brothers died at his Leighton avenue home after a thirty day fight with typhoid pneumonia at age 42. Funeral set for 11 p.m. tomorrow in Jacksonville where burial will follow. His loss is mourned by Anniston Calhoun county with a wife three children a father and many friends left to grieve.
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Brothers
Short Biographical Sketch of Hon S D G Brothers
Samuel D G Brothers born in Calhoun county on June 19 1858 son of Dr Philip H and Jennie Downing Brothers. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1880 and its law department in 1881. He practiced in Jacksonville with Willett & Willett and later Willett & Brothers in Anniston. He served three years as Jacksonville mayor and was Calhoun county attorney at his death. He married Kila Wyly in 1885 and left three children living. He belonged to the Presbyterian church and was regarded as an open book.
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Calhoun County
This County
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Jennie Downing Brothers
Brothers
This
University of Alabama
Law Department
The
University
Jacksonville
Willett & Willett
Brothers, Willett & Willett
Mr. Brothers
Anniston
Jos. J. Willett
Willett & Brothers
Kila Wyly
Rubber Boots and Coats For Fire Department
The city council fire department committee received rubber boots and coats this morning. The new gear will aid both the paid firemen and the volunteer department in fighting fires, being well made and substantial. Orders or coal can be sent or phoned to Anniston Fuel Co, Phone 40.
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Anniston Fee Co
Choctaws Join Warlike Creek Tribes
South McAllister I T January 25 reports confirm an armed uprising of Choctaws. Rebels elected Daniel Bell as chief coordinating with Creek leader Crazy Snake, with about 2600 members enrolled. They warn citizens against renting land to whites or employing them, and vow punishments for violations. Squads are armed and mobile.
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South McAllister
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Appeal of Miller and Duncan Submitted to Supreme Court
The appeal of Miller and Duncan, convicted murderers, was submitted to the supreme court. Congressman Syd Bowie represented the defense while Solicitor Hetlin and Attorney General Brown spoke for the state. Notable arguments were made. a decision is expected in about two weeks.
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Duncan
Supreme Court
Syd Bowie
Hetlin
Brown
Gases on Trial in County Court
One case disposed of in county court this afternoon and another on trial. T. J. Vaughas, a white man, charged with trespass, waived examination and appealed to the city court. bond set at $100 by Judge Crook. John Lawrence charged with burglarizing a store near Duke's station last Thursday night is being tried this afternoon. Get in your coal supply Chelsery the rush. The Montevallo Cabwin and many other coals now on Dew, Anniston lee Co, Phone 49.
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Crook
John Lawrence
Mitr
L. B. Clarke
Duke's Station
Chelsery
Cabwin
Dew
Anniston Lee Co
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