Businessmen urge electing Alabama railroad commissioners
Commercial groups led by the Birmingham Freight Bureau petition the constitutional convention to switch to elected state railroad commissioners. They argue elected officials accountable to the people would enable fairer tariffs and taxation powers to review franchises. The drive cites disparate Alabama rates compared with Georgia and Tennessee lines, urging a change to benefit shippers and the state’s commerce.
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Anpiston
Constitutional Convention
Birmingham Freight Bureau
Sheffield
Tennessee
Birmingham
Anuiston
Oxford
Acanta
Home
Georgia Line
Ilanta
Rome
Alabama
Wien and Shippers
Father O Grady's Splendid Sermon in Anniston
Father O Grady preached at the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus during July and August with a practical gospel sermon on Luke 6 about wise use of wealth, sacrifice, and faith. He urged self denial and effort, warning that faith without works is dead and that Christian influence shapes public behavior. Father O Grady, a noted South priest, delivered a forceful address on living by faith in modern life.
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Jhe
O'Grady
Anniston
Father Brady
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Becane
Father O'Grady
Light
South
Pledges for Sale On Watches Guns and Apparel
Unredeemed pledges for sale offering money to loan on any value bringing in watches guns musical instruments and wearing apparel as collateral.
Advertising contest promises gold prizes and free subscriptions
The Evening Star announces a free advertising contest next Monday where merchants pose questions about their business. Prizes include $5 in gold for the first correct answer, $250 for the second, $1 for the next five, and one month’s free subscription to the first ten responders. The note from Rev Vernon endorses Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as cures, with Elam Drug Co guaranteeing satisfaction and money back.
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Evening Star
G. E. Fordyce
J. T. W. Vernon
Heartwell
Elam Drug Co
Quicker Texas Travel via Queen & Crescent Fast Link
South of Meridian the Queen and Crescent System inaugurates October 28 a rapid Meridian to Shreveport timetable with connections to Texas shortening westbound travel 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast No 37 links with the line offering the quickest route to Texas points. Contact local ticket agents for details before purchasing.
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Queen & Crescent
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas
Southern Railway
Kohn Brothers Summer Rates For Southern Railway Tours
Southern Railway offers round trip tickets from June 1 to September 30 with return by October 31 1901 to prominent summer resorts. Destinations include Asheville Black Mountain Blowing Rock Brevard Flat Rock Hot Springs Morehead City Lithia Springs and other spots in Georgia Tennessee Virginia and the Carolinas. For rates and schedules write Co E Jackson T P A Birmingham Alabama A Benseoter AGP A Chattanooga Tenn.
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The
Southern Railway
Jane 1St
Asheville
Black Mountain
Blowing Rock
Brevard
Flat Rock
N. C
Hot Springs
Morehead City
Lithia Springs
Cumberland Island
St. Simons
Chattanooga, Tenn
Parlor Observation and Cafe Dining Cars Between Memphis and Atlanta
Elevated parlor observation and cafe dining cars operate between Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia. The westbound run leaves Memphis at 8 15 p m via K C M B and arrives Atlanta at 10 15 p m via Birmingham and Southern Railway No 36. The return departs Atlanta at 6 00 a m arriving Memphis 8 05 p m via Southern Railway No 35 to Birmingham then K C M B R R. The cars offer modern comfort, meals to order, smoking rooms, and cost moderate. This service complements the existing Pullman sleeping cars between Atlanta and Memphis, Memphis departs at 9 10 p m arriving Atlanta 11 30 a m.
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Memphis
Tenn
Atlanta
K.C. M
BYR. BR
Birmingham and Southern Railway
Southern Railway
Birmingham
Increased Passenger Service on the Choctaw Route
The Choctaw Route will operate three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Ark starting in October Tth. The service expands to double daily to India and Oklahoma Territories with connections to points in southwest Missouri, Kansas, and Texas.
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Memphis
Hot Springs Ark
India
Oklahoma Territories
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
West
Anniston College Advertises Thorough Programs and Prospects
The prospectus proclaims a full corps of accomplished teachers with specialists in primary, intermediate, academic, and collegiate studies. It highlights music, art, elocution and other advantages, noting 251 pupils last session and bright prospects. Session begins Wednesday Sept 11 1901. applicants invited to request a catalogue.
Ducks and Linens For Hot Weather
Promotes light suits made to order by Julius Levy on Mobile Street priced from 7.50. Emphasizes comfort in hot weather with cotton duck and linen fabrics and perfect fit.
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Julius Levy
Moble Street
New Line Fall Samples Bring Fashionable Fabrics
The item describes a fine new line of fall samples with handsome stylish patterns and the latest weaves. It notes the fabrics are up-to-date and made into excellent fits, contributing to a large and gratifying trade for the maker.
Bids Sought for City Prisoner Feeding Program
The city invites bids to feed prisoners for the next two years. Bids must be received at the clerk’s office by noon July 25, 1901. The police commissioner Rh H Stickney Jr reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Menu requirements available at the clerk's office.
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Rh. H. Stickney, Jr
Chm
N Police Com
Strayed or Stolen Cow Report From Glen Addie Street
A light red milking cow about four years old with small white spots on Delly and legs, right horn drooped, crop on right ear and fork on left. Missing since last Friday night. Reward offered. Contact A. A. Hutro at 417 Glen Addie Street.
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A. A. Hutro
Glen Addie Street
One Day Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
A patent medicine claims to cure a cold in head and sore throat with a laxative quinine blend. The ad touts speedy relief in a single day for dal wae tore and related symptoms. No clinical proof is provided.
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Sela Ip
Tee
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