Deal Transforms Anniston News World With Star Purchase
The Evening Star buyers acquire the Anniston Weekly Republic and its goodwill. Dr. T W Ayers plans to return to medicine in New York after settling business affairs. Gordon Stockton firm now owns The Republic and The Star, aiming to uphold high standards and expand reach. Vote mention disruptively trailing text.
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Evening Star
Anniston
Republic, Outfit and Good-Will
The
Republic
the Star
T. W. Ayers
Medi
Messrs. IT
Alabama
Star
Foster F. Stockton
Hot Blast
Boers Panic Stricken Flee Through Van Reenen Pass
Dispatch from Ladysmith dated March 2 reports Boer forces in panic as they flee northward through Van Reenen's pass toward the Free State. Large numbers race toward Glencoe and Newe Dundouala's horsemen pursue. Camps abandon material and ammunition litter the routes.
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Union Associated
Pri
Ladysmith Siege Ends Amid Suffering and Casualties
London reports Ladysmith could have held out six weeks longer but sickness and ammo shortages limited defense. Twelve thousand soldiers, civilians and natives endured a siege with high disease deaths and hundreds wounded, yet civilian casualties are not listed.
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London
Ladysmith
Boers Drink Vinegar To Overcome Lassitude
Cape Town report says Boer fighters drink large quantities of diluted vinegar to counter lassitude from Lyddite shell fumes. The South African News accuses Rudyard Kipling of leading a mob into Parliament House, claiming his poetry aligns with such action.
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Capetown
The
Volkstein
Rudyard Kipling
Carpet plant expands as demand increases new looms planned
The text notes a carpet plant enlarging its buildings and capacity, with manager Buckler selling all produced carpet and receiving more orders than can be filled for certain grades.
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Buckler
Johnson Dies at Bynums in Early Morning
Mr. R. E. Johnson died yesterday morning at 9 40 at his home near Bynums station. Funeral was at 2 this afternoon conducted by Rev. E K R Charkson of the Church of Christ. Interment followed at Byname. He leaves a wife two children and a sister Mrs. L H Klin.
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R. BE. Johnson
Bynome Station
EK. RR. Charkson
Church of Christ
Byname
Johnson
LH. Klin
Cotton Breaks Season's Record in New York Market
Cotton soared to new highs as Liverpool's demoralized market sent prices up. Opening with a dollar per bale gain, trading within two hours matched Tuesday's peak, with thousands of bales changing hands and spot prices firm. Closing: March 37.89, April 38.39, May and June 39.40, August 30. SL.
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New York
Liverpool
Cotton prices in Anniston rise to decade high
Anniston spot cotton sold yesterday and today at 9 cents, the highest price in ten years, with prices tending upward.
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Anniston
Emmett's Birthday Observed With Oration Planned
Buffalo March 3 Justice John Woodward of the Appellate division will deliver the oration at the birthday anniversary of Robert Emmett tomorrow evening. Peoria Illinois March 3 the Emmett club plans an open meeting with speaking singing and instrumental music inviting all nationalities to participate.
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Union Associated Press
Buffalo
John Woodward
Appellate Division
The
Supreme Court
Robert Emmett
Peoria
Hil
Emmett Club
Emmett
Predicted Kruger Steps Toward Peace Talks
A London Times despatch from Lorenzo Marquese says President Kruger left Pretoria to meet with President Steyn at an unknown location. Boer public opinion reportedly sees this conference as a prelude to opening negotiations for peace.
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London
Times
Priu
Lorenzo Marquese
Kruger
Pretoria
Steyn
Carpet Mill Expansion Plans in Anniston
Anniston Carpet mill manager James Buckler moves to enlarge the plant capacity seeking several improvements. The industry has shown strong growth under Buckler’s leadership as he plans continued expansion.
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James Buckler
Anniston
Buckler
Tom Moore Club Hosts Birthday Event for Robert Binuart
In Wilmington on March 3 the Tom Moore club wed the Robert Binuartt assee ton and planned a gathering at the sper houe for the depetit of ae Beer hospital fand tomorrow. The day marks Binnett's birthday with celebrations noted in local notes.
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Wilmington
Tom Moore Club
Robert
Binuartt Assee-Ton
Ae Beer Hospital
Binnett
Emmett Day celebrations by Chicago Irish groups
Chicago Irish societies prepare for Emmett day events at Central Music Hall. Mrs Maud Gonne will give an address, Father Scanlan will speak on Robert Emmett, Colonel Burke discusses Maud Gonne earning her title, John F. Keating reads a proclamation, with W H Joyce serving as permanent chairman.
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Chicago
Emmett
Wineleon
Central Music Hall
Maud Goines
Father Scanlan
Holy Name Cathedral
Robert Emmett
Richard O
Burke
Maud Gonne
John F. Keating
W. H. Joyce
Nationalists
For Sale: High Grade Plane Accepting Horse Trade
An almost new high grade plane is offered for sale with part payment in the form of a good horse. The notice directs inquiries to X care Evening Star.
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Care
Evening Star
Twelve room house for boarding close in
Rooming house with twelve rooms offered for sale at 2200 dollars. Terms described as reasonable and applicants advised to contact St Hulyshy & Jones agents.
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St HuLshy & Jones
Laundry Guarantee From Anniston Steam Laundry
Anniston Steam Laundry urges customers to rend their linen and clothes for cleaning. The notice promises satisfaction with service expectations and highlights professional care for garments.
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Anniston Steam Laundry
White Led In Singing Anthem After Ladysmith Siege
A Ladysmith dispatch reports General White thanking residents for heroic patience during the siege and leading hundreds of bareheaded defenders in singing the national anthem as Dundonald’s cavalry arrived to relieve the post office. The scene, in dim light, made a lasting impression.
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London
Ladysmith
White
Dundonald
Uae Gro
War Clouds Rise Over Kabul Turmoil and Persian Gulf
Private letters from St. Petersburg report Russia's action against Kabul in Northern Afghanistan is imminent and could trigger continuous war. Diplomats say England plans to meet Boer threats and may dispatch forces from South Africa into the Persian Gulf and Central Asia if needed.
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St. Petersburg
Kabul
England
South Africa
Persian Gulf
Central Asia
Republicans Urge Early Nominations for House Seats
Washington dispatch reports Republican congressional committees favor early nominations for November votes. The plan treats nominations as a skirmish line ahead of the regular campaign, aiming to mobilize support early.
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Union Associated Press
Washington
House
Motley Crowd Before His Honor
A group of six African American men clashed in the street on East Tenth Street, fueled by a bottle of five cent corn and improvised weapons of coal and loose boards. Mayor Henderson presided as fines were issued: Will Rainey $2.50, Osborne Rainey $1 plus costs, Frank Jones $1 plus costs, and a visiting white man from Alabama City $1 plus costs for drunkenness.
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Henderson
East Tenth Street
Will Rainey
Osborne Rainey
Frank Jones
Anniston Steam Laundry Promises Up-to-Date Work
We are sole agents for the Atlanta Constitution in Anniston offering subscription options by the week or month at Atlanta prices. Eros Book Store on Nobie Street notes prompt, satisfactory laundry service and invites customers to entrust their work for convincing results.
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Atlanta Constitution
Anniston
Atlanta
Eros Book
Nobie Street
Anniston Steam Laundry
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