Minor cases now in Alabama court plea progress
Montgomery July 28 two more pleas of guilty in the Alabama peonage cases. Anderson A Hardy and James H Todd, guards on W Pace farm, pleaded guilty but sentences not yet passed. About 100 indictments were returned. eight have pleaded guilty and one convicted by jury. Escaped convicts still hold several guards and officials, with militia deployed and pursuit in mountains.
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Montgomery
Anderson A. Hardynd
James H. Todd
W. Pace
Peonge
Alabama
Perons
Cosbys
Wilkinson
Murphy
M Donough
Youngstown visitor favors Anniston as best site for northern prospects
A Youngstown Ohio gentleman spent days in Anniston evaluating southern manufacturing towns. He reports Anniston offers strong opportunities for small manufacturers and skilled mechanics and intends to recommend the city to his associates who may bring twenty five to thirty prominent businessmen southward.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Anniston
Hove
Agoiston
Clal
Owen
Youngetown
Mob of Farmers Threatens Black Suspect in Iowa Fate
In Farmington Iowa on July 28 a mob of farmers trapped a Black man accused of abducting and confronting a white girl Gertrude Hess. The girl is reported fatally injured. The mob roams Medill area and reports say the Black man has been endangered and possibly harmed by the crowd, with danger imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Iowa
Ark
Gertrude Hess
Medill
Jailbreak Plot Narrowly Foiled by Guard Officers
A fragmentary report notes that officers in California shielded inmates during an escape attempt at Folsom prison. The text references J. Gal and a July 28 date, with mention of notorious criminals and head officers acting as shields to protect.
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J. Gal
Rteen
Lave
Folsom Prison
Anderson and Belva Palmer to wed at home ceremony
Mr. G. Anderson of Birmingham and Miss Belva Palmer will marry this evening at 7 at the bride’s parents home. Rev. J. M. Flood will perform the ceremony. The couple, popular with friends, will reside in Birmingham after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Rk. G. Anderson
Birmingham
Belva Palmer
J. M. Flood
Boy Killed on Water Wheel at Sherry's Mill
Evarauta Ala July 28 A 12 year old boy, son of James Barefield, died after slipping from a large overshot water wheel at Sherry's water mill near town. The wheel started moving due to the weight of the boys, he fell about 15 feet onto rocks, breaking his neck and suffering fatal injuries. His companions escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barefield
Levy Tailor Brings Fine Woolens for Spring
Watson'ss phone 72 promises prompt delivery and good wood with liberal measure. Levy, the tailor, has just received a fine line of woolens and is ready to make your spring suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko, Watson
Levy
Machinery at DeSoto Gold Mines Starts Up Today
Extensive operations begin at the DeSoto gold mine as milling machinery bought recently is installed and placed in position. Company officials have been quiet but active, asserting the new equipment will boost output and inaugurate an era of profitability for the DeSoto mine.
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Desoto Gold Mines
DeSoto Gold Mine
D Soto
DeSoto
Anniston Rifles to Visit St Louis World's Fair
The Anniston Rifles will go to the St Louis Exposition to carry a battalion of drilled soldiers to the World's Fair. Arrangements will begin at Birmingham and Anniston will form part of the battalion for the exhibit.
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Anniston Rifles
ST. Louis Exposition
Anniston R Fles
St. Louis
Birmingham
Anniston
Aniston Rifles Plan Northward Outing For Drill Efficiency
The Anniston Rifles expect about thirty five men to join a special train trip to St. Louis spending a week in Pullmans. The outing aims to be pleasant and instructive, letting soldiers view the big show at low cost. those most efficient in drills earn spots.
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St. Louis
Pullmans
Anniston Rifles
Tragedy at Prattville claims life in mill dispute
Maury O Jones shot and killed Isroel Givhan at a Prattville cotton oil mill. Jones surrendered to Sheriff W J Bozeman and remains in custody pending preliminary trial. Both men were connected to local lumber operations and a personal dispute escalated to gunfire. Givhan died instantly after being shot as he sat in his buggy.
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Prattville
Maury O. Jones
Isroel Givhan
Dapacy
W. J. Bozeman
Jones
W. W. Dankin
Givhan
Dankin
Cotton Oil
Giviian
A Beneficial Digestive Tablet Praised by All
A local chemist reports Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver tablets give pleasant bowel movements improve appetite and strengthen digestion. Sold by J L Wikle, Druggist.
DeSoto Gold Trade by O H Parker and Co Mining Stock
DeSoto Gold was bought and sold through O H Parker & Co, a mining stock firm, with transactions detailing ownership shifts and market activity for the period. The record notes connected names and the flow of mining shares as part of the historical marketplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSoto
O H. Parker & Co
Receivers Arrive Expected At Southern Car Plant
Receivers Capt J M Elliott and Capt T G Bush were due today at the Southern Car and Foundry plant. They did not arrive but are expected tomorrow as stock taking continues and plans to transfer operations to receivers proceed. The Anniston plant is the largest, producing ten cars daily, with many Santa Fe cars completed but held up by the company failure two weeks ago.
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Southern Car and Foundry Company
J. M. Elliott
T. G. Bush
J. M. Hiliott, Jr
Southern Car & Foundry Company
Thomas G. Bush
Thomas A. Gillespie
Hiliott
Tle
Anniston
New Hotel Alabama Opens With Partial Accommodations
The New Hotel Alabama opened last night offering limited guest rooms while completion continues. Arrangements have been made to house a number of guests, with the building to be completed and ready for full use as soon as possible. Mr. Louie Reese serves as acting clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Louie Reese
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
For a lazy liver try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They invigorate the liver aid digestion regulate the bowels and prevent bilious attacks. For sale by J L Wikle Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
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A. J. Cochrane
W. ©. Palmers
Will
SED
California Penitentiary
Miss Palmer
Mr. Anderson
Ternes Grocery
Tomor
Birmingham News of Yesterday
TH Rilk
Lowney
Love Drug Company
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