Eight Hundred Americans in It Clash in Tianjin
London reports from June 23 say four thousand allied troops fight near Tianjin with expected reinforcements. Shanghai says eight hundred Americans take part, forming a supplement to German and British forces, while Boxers in Pekin rampage and seek foreigners' deaths.
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London
Pekin
Tien Tsin
China
Shanghai
Daily Express
United States
Nashville
Che Foo
Shang
Tragedy Rumors Reach Pekin Palace From Shanghai
Hai reports from influential natives describe a palace tragedy in Pekin but details are unclear. Consuls in Shanghai still trust Pekin's foreign ministers, while Japanese dispatches reaching Shanghai claim up to June 15 one hundred foreigners were killed in Pekin.
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Hai
Pekin
Shanghai
Bowling match set at Lake with top boy bowlers
J G McKinney manager of Anniston alleys challenges William Owens of Oxford Lake for a Monday night match at 8 30 p m between McKinney and Tom Stringfellow the Souths champion bowler versus Owens and Luther Carter the Lake’s top boy bowler high scores promise much interest to bowling fans.
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J. G. McKinney
Anniston
William Owens
Oxford Lake
Lake
McKinney
Tom Stringfellow
South
Owens
Luther Carter
Shirley Again Under Arrest for Impersonation
Henry Shirley, once jailed for posing as a deputy sheriff, was arrested in Talladega by a postal inspector for impersonating an inspector at Verbena and Deataville. He was brought to Anniston and held on a temporary bond pending witnesses from south Alabama.
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Henry Shirley
Talladega
Post Office
Glasscock
Verbena
Deataville
Shirley
Anniston
Marshal Battle
Randolph
South Alabama
Lightning Prank Shatters Glen Addie Home
A bolt struck the chimney at Mr W P Downing’s Chestnut Street residence in Glen Addie this morning tearing off the top and wrecking the room. The family was away but for the crash the house suffered heavy plaster and weatherboarding damage while a bed castor was broken. Mr Downing and a daughter were away in Demopolis for the body of his son James who died yesterday morning.
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W. P. Downing
Chestnut Street
W. P Downing
Glen Addie
James Downing
Alabama Delegates Return From Quaker City
Alabama Republicans return home from the national convention passing through Aniston this morning and tonight. Deputy Collector J. W. Kitchens, a district delegate, returns this morning. Judge L. Dickinson and Wm. J. Stevens are expected home tonight. An ad for Foley's Kidney Cure promotes remedies for Brights disease diabetes and gravel.
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Alabama
Anniston
J. W. Kitchens
L. ©. Dickinson
Wm. J. Stevens
Cdl
Bishop and Mrs Gailor Arrive for Visit
Bishop Gailor and his wife arrive from Sewanee to stay with Dr. and Mrs. Barr. Gailor plans morning services at St. Michael and All Angels and an evening service at Grace church. Elam Drug Co notes Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pa who recovered kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Cure.
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Thomas F. Gailor
Episcopal Diocese of
Tennessee
Sewanee
H. D. Barr
Gailor
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Grace Church
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
Elam Drug Co
Confirmation by Bishop Gailor Services at St Michael and All Angels
Tomorrow the second Sunday in Trinity and St John’s Day services will be held at the church of St Michael and All Angels. Holy communion at 6 30 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m choral celebration and sermon at 11 a m the Rev Thos F Gailor Bishop of Tennessee will preside and confirm a class. The confirmation follows the sermon all are welcome car service to Cobb street offertorium O Taste and See
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Trinity
St. John’s Day
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Thos. F. Gailor
Tennessee
Twentieth Century Thank-Offering Committee Named
The committee to assist in completing the canvass of First church for the movement supporting Christian Education is listed, including L. H. Carre BE Cooper M F McCarty M A Smith and Mrs M M Young Mrs Mary Brown Miss Josie Wilson Belle Pearson Mabel Fordyce and Willie Payne. The note says every member has reason for gratitude to God for Methodism’s blessings and emphasizes not viewing this as an assessment or collection.
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L. H. Carre
BE. P. Cooper
M. F. McCarty
M. A. Smith
M. M. Young
Mary Brown
Josie Wilson
Belle Pearson
Mabel Fordyce
Willie Payne
First Church
Large Grocery Upholds Honest Caring Trade Principles
A long and upright career panel is proposed to hold the panel won by this grocery. The store’s success is attributed to conscientiousness, patron interest, absolute honesty, high quality foods, and moderate prices, forming the basis for wider patronage.
Samuel N Lapsley Boat Is Dedicated
A church fundraising appeal invites Methodists to donate to Christian Education with a goal of 1.5 million dollars. Of this, 300,000 will endow Vanderbilt University Theological Department, with remaining funds at the annual conference board of education or designated to other Methodist schools. Contributions will be recorded in a roll of donors and announced after a July 5 service. Pastor E Wasson signs the letter.
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General Conference
Theological Department
Vanderbilt University
Annual Conference Board of Education
General Board of Education
Methodist Church
E. Wasson
Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Claims 50 Cent Insurance
A vintage ad from Elam Drug Co touts Foley's Kidney Cure as “insurance” against Brights disease diabetes or other ailments via a fifty cent bottle. It frames the product as a preventive health remedy in a compact sales pitch.
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Foley
Bright
Flam Drug Co
Elam Drug Co
Conviction Highlights City Court Hearings
Dick Ramsey was convicted of concealing stolen goods after a 6 p.m. verdict. He faces trial on burglary and grand larceny charges on Monday. Ed Thomas, colored, was found guilty of assault with intent to murder.
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Dick Ramsey
Ramsey
Ed. Thomas
Elam Drug Co Promotes Banner Salve for Cats and Humans
Advertisement extols Banner Salve as universal healer for cats barns sores piles and skin diseases, claiming it is the most healing medicine in the world with a strong endorsement from Elam Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam Drug Co
Missionary Boat Samuel N. Lapsley Dedicated for Congo Service
The Presbyterian church built and dedicated the missionary boat Samuel N. Lapsley for Congo River work in Darkest Africa. Rev. H. H. Chester led the ceremony in Richmond on June 23 as the vessel is prepared to be shipped in pieces and reassembled in Africa. The boat honors Samuel N. Lapsley who died in service there.
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Richmond
Samuel N. Lapesley
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
H. Chester
D. D
Foreign Committee
General Assembly
Congo River
Africa
Samuel N. Lapsley
Dudge
Jas. W. Lapsley
Mayor Henderson Turns Police
Two cases were heard in police court with Mayor Henderson as arresting officer. Shepperd Battle and Will Brown, two Black youths, were fined 2.50 each for jumping on and off a moving train at the union depot yesterday noon. An unrelated white man’s drunkenness case saw execution against bondsmen after his failure to appear. Warrants were issued for six delinquent invitees to the mayor’s matinee.
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Mayor Henderson
Shepperd Battle
Will Brown
Union Depot
Healing pace with Banner Salve touted by Elam Drug
An advertisement notes cycling has ups and downs and promotes Banner Salve for cuts and bruises. It claims rapid healing of heat and references Elam Drug as the source.
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Orient
Cece
O’bryant & CO
Noble Street
Mr. Downing
Demopols
Quaker City
Bishop and
Mrs. Gailor
St. Michael's Church
Cobb Street
Young Lapsley
Arriga
Congo
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