Battle at Zand River reported as Boers retreat
London dispatches say General Roberts confirmed a British victory at the Zand River. Boers are described as in full retreat as Roberts reports Polecaren's and Tucker's divisions with Hamilton's heavy naval and arri—son artillery crossing the land and pushing the enemy back from a strong position.
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London
Roberts
Zand River
Welgeleglen
Polecaren
Tucker
Hamilton
Heavy Artillery Duel Across Zand River Reported
May 10 dispatch from Zand River says a severe artillery duel is underway. About forty thousand British troops have crossed the river as mounted infantry and cavalry maneuver the Boer flank. Boers retreat under pressure while Roberts leads operations in person.
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Zand River
Roberts
Disastrous Fire in Huntsville Destroys Block
A $37,000 fire swept the Dick Holding block in Huntsville between 1 and 6 AM yesterday. The blaze gutted the building on the square and damaged adjacent structures. Dr. M. L. Hefflefinger narrowly escaped death while asleep in his office on the second floor.
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Huntsville
Ala
M. L. Hefflefinger
Leath
Officer Hamilton's Narrow Escape In Downtown Shooting
Officer Hamilton narrowly escaped death when Charley Williams attacked him on Tenth Street during a street tax arrest. Williams drew a Colt pistol. Hamilton fought to disarm him while Bales, a nearby ex policeman, tugged the weapon away. Williams was jailed for 256 days and faces state court trial for assault with intent to murder.
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J. ©. Hamilton
Anniston
Charley Williams
Tenth Street
Hamilton
Henderson
Bales
Boer Women Ready to Fight in Loyalist Defense Call
London May 10 Boer woman telegraphed President Kroger saying she would lead a body of women to defend the Republic if action was needed. Also note Edmondson & Anderson's stable draws popularity from strictly first class livery.
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London
Kroger
Republic
Edmondson & Anderson
Barker Nominated Against Towne in Second Ballot
Donnelly takes second place as Middle of-the-Road Populists nominate a standard bearer in a tense party convention.
W. J. Bryan for President and Populist Nominations
Cincinnati May 10 Wharton Barker nominated on the second ballot by middle of the road Populists for president. Col W L Peek of Georgia named chairman Waite of Colorado vice chairman. Deaver to accept vice presidency likely Ignatius Donnelly. Delegates split on vice presidential nomination with Bryan to be acclaimed president.
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Cincinnati
W. L. Peek
Georgia
Waite
Colorado
Deaver
Ignatius Donnelly
Sioux Falls
Nebraska
Iowa
Indiana
Wisconsin
Idaho
New York
West Virginia
Minnesota
South Dakota
Bryan
Locomotive plant adds boiler works equipment in Anniston
The Anniston Locomotive and Machine Works gains boiler works machinery from Annis ton Steam Boiler works owned by J. D. Noble. Smith and Kilby expands capacity to build boilers and sheet iron work, aiding locomotive overhauls. The plant employs about 50 to 60 skilled workers with wages of 3 to 4 per day as trades grow.
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Smith and Kilby Company
Anniston Steam Boiler Works
J. & D. Noble
Anniston Locomotive and Machine Works
Thomas E. Kilby
Anniston
Herbert President Elected At Southern Race Conference
The Southern Race conference in Montgomery reports rising interest with large attendances. Hon. HW A Herbert chosen president with a list of vice presidents from Alabama Arkansas Georgia and more. The event also notes a repair shop advertisement for Donahoo Co offering buggy and wagon repairs.
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HW. A
Herbert
Alabama
James Weathy
Biemingham
Arkansas
Clifton
Breckenridge
Pine Bluff
District Columbia
J. I. M. Curry
Washington
Fiorida
W. A. Blount
Pensacola
Georgia
Clank Howell
Atlanta
Kentucky
Ree
Charles Ki. Craik
Louisa Ve
Louisiana
Grand Lodge of Alabama Odd Fellows in Gadsden adjourns
The Grand Lodge session at Gadsden ends this afternoon after a busy meeting with Gen. A. F. McGhee of this city nominated for Grand Secretary to be elected at the May 1901 Birmingham gathering. Visiting Odd Fellows enjoy a barbecue at Black Creek falls during a profitable session.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Gadsden
Grand Lodge of Alabama Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
A. F. McGhee
Birmingham
Black Creek Falls
Telephone pact links Bell and Calhoun exchanges
The Bell Telephone Company of this city and the Calhoun Telephone Co. of Oxford began joint operation this morning. Direct connections are now established between both firms' phones through their two exchanges. Pat Allen mentions fine Western meats in both markets.
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Bell Telephone Company
Calhoun Telephone Co
Oxford
Pat Allen
Jackson awarded $3000 against Southern Railway in Ohio case
Mr. J. M. Jackson, who sued the Southern Railway for $50,000, received a $3,000 verdict from a circuit court jury yesterday at 10 am. He returned to his home in Hockingford, Ohio, yesterday afternoon and will not appeal the award. Railroad attorneys have not decided whether to appeal to a higher court.
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J. M. Jackson
Southern Railway Company
Hockingford
Ohio
Jackson
Chancellor Kelly's Splendid Record
Hon. R. B. Kelly of the city serves as chancellor of the Northern Alabama Chancery division and is noted for rapid, thorough case disposition. He has only three undecided cases currently, with as many as ninety seven submitted at once, underscoring his administering efficiency.
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R. B. Kelly
Northern
Alabama Chancery Division
Mak
Kelly
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Fedora Piast
Officer Hamilton
H. C. Bales
Mr. Bales
Cgullett Cin
Bryant & CO
TOWNE
W. J. Bryan
Noble
Lemon's
Manent Organization
Montgomery
Southern Race Conference
Donanoo & Co
A. F. M Ghee
The
Southern
Tickney
Stickney
Dtigkneys Pharmacy
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