Funeral of Governor Samford in Opelika
Funeral services for Alabama Governor William J. Samford were held at the Opelika Methodist Church with a thousand plus attending. Delegates arrived by special train and the cemetery service drew thousands in steady rain, marking Opelika’s largest funeral turnout with state officials among the mourners.
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Samford
Opelika
Alabama
Sliam J. Samford
Wil
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Virginia
Richmond
State of
Governor Jelks Arrives with State Officials for Convention
Governor Jelks and state officials arrive aboard a special train for the constitutional convention. The visiting leaders join other state officials to oversee the gathering and discuss plans for the convention proceedings.
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Jelks
City Honors Illustrious Dead in Widespread Tribute
The entire city joined in paying tribute to the memory of the honored dead, marking a solemn communal act of remembrance across civic spaces. The observance reflected collective respect and historic reverence for those commemorated.
Ten Thousand Wait for Kiowa and Comanche Reserve Opening
Ten thousand people line the Kiowa and Comanche Indian reservation border in Kansas seeking the August opening. A flood of settlers expects free land as the Oklahoma reserve doors prepare to swing wide.
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Wichita
Kan
Kiowa and
Camanche Indian Reservation
Oklahoma
Birmingham dealer Charles Sellers commits suicide
Charles Sellers a dealer in household specialties shot himself in the rear of a Second Avenue saloon in Birmingham yesterday. He had come from Anniston and opened a Third Avenue shop opposite the Auditorium, employing eight men. Neighbors say his habits were usually good but he had been drinking recently.
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Birmingham
Charles Sellers
Second Avenue
Sellers
Anniston
Third Avenue
Sellers in Anniston Business Ties and Route Expansion
The article notes Sellers operated in Anniston via agents and was connected to a buyer, Mr. L. J. Ilene. It adds Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs starting October 7. It also mentions daily service to Indian Territory and Oklahoma and connections to ports in Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
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Meimons W
Hot Springs Ark
Donwubhie
Oklahoma Territories
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Cond Sure and Bie Ker Says Ta
The fragmentary text notes a statement from Cond Sure and Bie Ker about a dated matter. Specific names and details are unclear due to the damaged source, leaving the core action and outcome unspecified.
Baptismal Service at First Baptist Moves Inside
Due to bad weather the baptism at First Baptist Church will be held inside with tents outside for dressing rooms. About three hundred converts are expected to be baptized starting at 3 p m, with doors opening at 2 30 p m. Family members of candidates will have priority access before church members and visitors.
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The
First Baptist Church
Bankrupt Guy Woodward Seeks Relief Under Law
Actor Guy Woodward former assistant manager of the Elite carnival files for bankruptcy in Rome Tribune with Referee W B Rowe presiding. Debts listed at about 1885 dollars to creditors nationwide include no known English creditor and small assets such as clothing valued at 35 dollars.
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Guy Woodward
Popubar
Mobley Partic Theatre
Iis
Woodward
England
Scotland
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Methodist Church
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Gomery
the Globe
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L. J. Ilene
Anniscon
Abve Sterini Cays
Annixte
KE. Barnard
Ira D. Reckard
Duncombe
Banner
McElereath Drug Co
J. P. Reynolds
Montgomery
Vention
Ory
Capitol
Eral
Agriculture and Industries
General Assembly
Joint Assembly
United States
Wingtate
Sion
Geleypadres
Surnett & Bellingrath
Oxfords
Newsome’s Shoe Store
Rome
Tribune
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