Camp Rufus N. Rhodes Named for Alabama Guard
The Third Infantry encampment in Brundidge Alabama was designated Camp Rufus N. Rhodes by order of Colonel B L Higdon. The naming honors editor and proprietor of the Birmingham Evening News, Rufus N Rhodes, in recognition of his public spirit and services to Alabama soldiers. First companies arrived around 4 pm followed by Florence Jasper Huntsville and Decatur units. Dress parade and supper completed the day amid a crowd.
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Rufus N. Rhodes
B. L. Higdon
Birmingham Evening News
Famous Outlaws Given Liberty
The State prison board approved the parole of Cole and James Younger after twenty five years at Stilkwater penitentiary for complicity in the robbery and murder during the Northfield bank raid.
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Prison Board
Cole
James Younger
Stilkwater Penitentiary
Northfield
Mini Bank
Texas Town Wiped Out By Fire in Joshua
A blaze in Cleburne Texas on July 11 destroyed the Joshua lodge room and fourteen business houses. Total losses reach 40000 dollars with under 1100 in insurance. The town had no water works and no means to check the flames.
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Cleburne
Tex
Joshua
Woodstock Iron Works Nears First Iron Run Under New Management
The Woodstock Iron Works under new management expects its first iron run Saturday night or Sunday morning. Fires were lighted Tuesday to dry out No 4 furnace, with a new stage in the elevating tower delaying blast. About 500 to 600 workers will be employed with a monthly payroll around 20000 dollars, adding to the 4500 already employed in local plants.
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Woodstock Iron Works
Evening Star
Selma Ball Team Faces Move After Sunday Game
Selma residents clash with baseball interests after the team played in Memphis last Sunday against franchise terms. Owner Peters wires manager Pender that the deal near completion, yet Selma fans fear Sabbath violation and debts rise to about 1200 dollars. Possibilities include transfer to Atlanta or Montgomery as contenders pursue the rights.
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Selma
Memphis
Knights of Pythias Lodge to Build Castle Hall in Oxanna
Oxanna lodge No. 203 Knights of Pythias plans to add a second story to the Constantine building in Oxanna Alabama turning the one story brick into a large castle hall. Brick has been ordered and the project aims to be a credit to the local Pythians. The notice also invites readers to support the laundry via card or telephone.
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Oxanna
Knights of Pythias
Alabama
Constantine
Oxanna Pythians
Sells Bros Circus Coming to Town in September
L Heinz spent last night and this morning arranging for Sells Bros circus to appear in the city in a few weeks. The show is billed as one of the biggest and best in the country and typically draws large crowds, with a likely arrival during the first week of September.
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L. Heinz
Sells Bros.’ Circus
Record Heatwave Ranks Among Hottest In City History
Cicada reports July 11 notes extreme heat in the city with 102 degrees in the shade at the Weather Bureau, surpassing 1887’s 99.5. Winds from the west and southwest intensified the heat, causing guards to keep theater doors closed and many prostrations. No deaths reported.
Tomorrow's Twin Day League Showdown at Oxford Lake Park
Tomorrow afternoon at Oxford Lake Park the Pick-ups and Oxford contest a top Twin Day league game. The match is billed as a battle royal with green and gold for the Pick-ups and pink and royal purple for Oxford. A large crowd is expected and the game starts at 4 o'clock.
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Oxford Lake Park
Oxford
A Poor Millionaire and Dr King's New Life Pills
A London famine story warning that early use of Dr King's New Life Pills could have saved a poor millionaire. The pills strengthen the stomach aid digestion promote assimilation and improve appetite. Price 25c money back if not satisfied. Sold by Elam Drug Co.
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London
Dr. King
Elam, Drug Co
Heat Wave Grips Midwest With Record Temperatures
The hot wave extended across a broad western area with Keokuk Iowa hitting 105 and other cities posting highs. Dubuque 103 Topeka 103 Harrisonville 109 Port Scott 105 St Louis 104 Omaha 102.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Dubuque
Topeka
Kas
Harisonville
Port Scott
Los
St. Louis
Omaha
Postmistress Alsobrooks Arrested on Postal Charges
Deputy Marshal J. Edwards brought in Mrs. Alsobrooks postmistress at Borden Springs Cleburne county this morning. She is charged with violating postal laws. Her case will be before Judge Randolph tonight or tomorrow.
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J. Edwards
Mrs. Alsobrooks
Borden Springs
Cleburne County
Negro falls thirty foot scaffold at Woodstock Iron Works
Jack Curry, a Black worker at Woodstock Iron Works furnaces, fell from a thirty foot scaffold this morning and suffered serious head injuries. Smoke Silver Ash Anniston union made cigar.
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Jack Curry
Woodstock
Anniston
Union
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