Watch balance wheel care and city notices in brief
A local column notes watch balance wheels rotate 403361 and 432000 times in 24 hours, urging inspection by Aker. Recorder Greene reports 23 police court cases with six continuances and fines totaling 163 dollars and 30 cents. Local ads promote tea, coal, plants, and services from Elam Ordway Houser, Donahoo & Co, and others. R E Weaver is promoted to assistant train master, with E L Russell succeeding him in Gadsden. salted fish roe touted as a breakfast dish. Dr J A DuBose returns from Selma. box and pound stationery advertised.
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Aker
Ecorder
Greene
R. E. Weaver
D. F. Weaver
Weaver Station
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Gadsden
North & South
Birmingham
Montgomery
Weaver
E. L. Russell
Alabama Mineral Division
A Ray of Light From England on Bond Redemption
The piece notes that England faces heavy municipal debt from public services and considers redeeming bonds with noninterest bearing municipal notes to reduce interest payments. Though not yet approved by financiers and statesmen, the idea offers a potential relief for financially stressed cities here.
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England
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Sold as Household Remedy
Advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claiming to cure cuts bruises sore throats and lameness for all the family with testimonials and sales pitch from a historical household remedy ad.
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Mama
Grandma
Thomas
Freight trains run close to passenger service
Passengers on a southbound Mobile division train reported tight margins as two freight sections passed moments ahead. The crew hastened to Oxford flagman and learned the freight trains had not stopped, alarming riders who feared a coupling or derailment.
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Mobile Division
Southern Railroad
Yesteriday
Jenifer
Oxford
Lewis’ Shop
Ward
Suevic Stranded Off London Shores With 560 Aboard
Special to the Star reports the steamer Suevic ashore near the Lixzard with 560 passengers and crew. Lifeboats are busy evacuating all on board as heavy weather raises fears of a total loss. The vessel was en route from Sydney to London.
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Star
London
Lixzard
Sydney
Passengers Rescued From Ship Suvicce in Heavy Seas
Special to the Star reports all passengers landed safely from the Suevicce as a heavy sea continues to run and the vessel remains in an extremely dangerous position off London on March 18.
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The
Star
London
Train Passengers Relieved as Freight Trains Clear Tracks
The passenger train halted as two long freight trains blocked the main line. After only a few minutes the freights moved off and the passenger train was allowed to continue, passengers breathing easier.
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City
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Plete
O. H. Parker & CO
City News
van Arsdel
Leweler and Optician
Noble Street
Anager Keith Conway
South Bell
Ordway & Houser
Donahoo & Co
Fara Tg
Mahoo & Co
MR. Weaver
Sterne’s
DR. Dubose
J. A. DuBose
Selma
Elam, Ordway & Houser
B. O
Watson
WERE
Suevic
F. M. Nixon
Grover Cleveland
Rise
Jimmie Johnson
Anniston
Quintard
E. Moses
U. S. Army
United States
Noble St
Ala
Cobb Ave
Wilmer Ave
P. O
Piedmont
Old Furnace
L. WH
Kaplan
Evening Star
Houston Mercantile Company
Joel Bason
Wade
A. N. Steele
J. G. Adama
Land Titles Guaranth ED
Wilmer
Columbian Building
Wigley & Moore
Alabama
Telephone
J. W. Monk
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