Open Rupture In China Signals Warship Readiness
Secretary reports grave China situation as open hostilities appear near Pekin. Navy mobilizes North Atlantic squadron at Newport News with Indiana Massachusetts and Ke ar ships ordered to depart within two hours. Admiral Kempf notes engagement has started and a force of 50 sailors and a battalion of marines landed.
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Washington
China
Navy Department
Newport News
Indiana
Massachusetts
Rom
Peking
Kempf
Newark
Asheville A Beautiful Valley Of The Blue Ridge And Alleghanies
In Western North Carolina the French Broad valley lies between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghanies. Asheville sits two thousand feet above sea level, famed as a pleasant resort with bright skies and incomparable climate. The region has inspired poets and painters and attracts pleasure seekers and health travelers with low rates to Asheville via the Southern Railway.
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North Carolina
Blue Ridge
Alleghanies
Asheville
Amer
Brush
Ilway
Hon John R Proctor Visits North Alabama Industries
Hon John R Proctor of Washington president of the civil service commission spent hours in the city with Capt T G Bush. He toured North Alabama industries on a non official visit and planned to inspect iron ore mines north of the city after visiting Trewn ton today.
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John R. Proctor
T. G. Bush
the Civil Service Commissin
Washington
The
Civil Service Commission
Mr. Proctor
North Alabama
Public Schools Close For Vacation And Picnic
Public schools closed today at 12 30 and will reopen Monday September 3 as teachers and pupils enjoy a break. At Fire Street School prizes of 3 50 in gold from the Daughters of the American Revolution were awarded to Augusta Ball and J G Street for best compositions on the American Revolution. Leighton Avenue and Pine Street schools plan a big picnic at Oxford Lake tomorrow.
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Pire Street
Daughters of the American Revolution
Augusta Ball
J. G. Street
Leighton Avenue
Pine Street
Oxford Lake
Theater Progressing Well Weal Progress in Noble Street Overhaul
The Noble Street theater overhaul progresses rapidly with interior repainting and a tall new scenery loft rising above surrounding buildings. New drop curtains and scenery are being created to modernize the venue under Frank Cox of New Orleans, a noted theater architect and scenic artist.
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Noble Street Theater
Frank Cox
New Orleans
Southern Railway Offers Reduced Fare to Asheville Conference
The Southern railway announces a round trip fare of one ticket from all points to Asheville North Carolina for the Y M C A and Y W C A conferences held June 15 to 25 1900. Tickets are valid June 13 to 16 with return by June 28 and available through Southern railway agents.
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Southern Railway
Southern Students
Y. M
Young Women’s Christian Association
Asheville
N.C
N. C
Strictly First Class Livery Boosts Edmondson and Anderson Stable
Strictly first class livery is making Edmondson and Anderson's stable popular, drawing attention to their refined horsemanship and high standard of care. The reputable setup enhances the barn's appeal among owners seeking quality training and meticulous groom service.
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Edmondson & Anderson
Paris Exposition Trip Plans For Genteel American Women
Social column notes a wave of American women planning a Paris visit to see the exposition using shared funds to cut costs. It cites a thousand dollar pool for a thirty day tour, urges cooperation, and mentions local arrivals and departures of society members. It also records a Baltimore marriage: Miss Mary Seville to Claude H. Robinson with Rev. David Prescott Allison officiating.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Mary Seville
Alfred Ghent Bay
Claude H. Robinson
Anniston
Ala
David Prescott Allison
The Peanut Industry in 1899
The 1899 peanut crop nears four and a half million bushels, led by Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. Global production includes Africa and India exports near 400 million pounds, with Europe consuming oil and meal. Machines now shell peanuts, cleaning vines and dirt. four grades are sold, and peanut butter becomes popular.
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Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
Africa
India
Europe
Marseilles
New York Post
America
Germany
No Missionaries In China In Safety Says Boards
Advices from Dr R J Willingham secretary of the Baptist foreign mission board and Dr W R Lambuth of the Methodist foreign mission board announce that no missionaries in China under their boards are in danger from the Boxer movement now operating in the country.
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Atlanta
R. J. Willingham
Baptist Foreign Mission Board
Nashville
W. R. Lambuth
Methodist Foreign Mission Board
China
Summer Resorts on the Southern Railway Travel Guide
The Southern railway promotes summer resorts from Asheville to Lookout Mountain and Monte Sano with low rates and convenient schedules. It issues a folder titled Summer Homes and Resorts describing about one thousand hotels and boarding houses and rail fares. Contact A Benscover in Chattanooga for a copy.
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Southern Railway
Asheville
Hot Springs
Hale Springs
Tenn
Roan Mountain
North Carolina
Land of the Sky
Tate Springs
Oliver Springs
Tenon
Lookout Mountain
Monte Sano
Huontaville
Ala
Lithia Springs
Virginia Springs
A. Benscover
Chattanooga
The One Day Cold Cure Patent Cure-All Ad
An advertisement touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a quick remedy for colds and sore throat claiming rapid relief and easy ingestion. It reads like a period patent medicine pitch with bold assurances of fast results.
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Kermott's
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Land OF
SKY
Anniston District
Calhoun
Birmingham
Gadsden
Capt. Bush
Trewnton
Star
Mr. Frank Cox
Elam Drug Co
Elam Dru; Co
Southern Students’ Conference
Calhoun County
United States
U.S
Calhoun Co
W. J. Bryan
Dixie Hardware Co
Dixie Hardware
Clearbrook Farm
Jersey
D. Reynolds
H. W. Sexton
Eanery
Paris
Mrs. Astor
Varis
Laura Brown
Livingston
Tuskaloosa
W. A. Darden
Jmmie Darden
Auburn
Miss Darden
W. E. Lloyd
South
Alabama
South Georgia
Mrs. B.J. Clement
Montgomery
SVR
Lincoln
Lincoln Medicine CO
Columbus
Ohio
M. Miller
Stickney's Pharmacy
J. J. Wiki
Anniston Locomotive and
Machine Works
Anniston, Ala
Ings
East Tennessee
M. F. Doerings
Doering
Southern
L. & N. Railways
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