Rumor of Boer War End Cited on Queen's Birthday
Rumors persist that the Transvaal war ends on May 24 the Queen's birthday. A special despatch says 500 refugees report Mafeking relieved. Methuen entered Hoopestad unopposed and Dutch and Daniels forces surrendered. General Hutton's mounted troops capture Louis Gotha and 23 others near Kroonstad.
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London
Mafeking
Transvaal
Methuen
Hoopestad
Hutton
Kroonstad
Louis Gotha
Gotha
Cuban Frauds Revealed in Havana Confession
Havana May 18 Deputy Auditor Reevis confessed last night and turned over four thousand five hundred dollars given by Neely when he left Havana to perform certain services. The disclosures indicate frauds of astonishing scope and size.
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Havana
Reevis
Island of
Cuba
Neely
This Week Boys Pants on Sale at Lemon's
Boys pants sizes 4 5 and 6 years priced four pairs for 25 cents at Lemon's, located at 15-3. Sale emphasizes value and children’s apparel.
Firemen’s tournament ties in Alabama event
In Annis ton and Gadsden many events ran Wednesday and Thursday in a multi city firemen’s meet. The two horse reel race ended in a tie before Gadsden won after a redraw with 46 and 45 second times. two men injured and a broken foot delayed payout of $50 in gold. Flowers parade stretched over a mile with Cedartown winning the shoofly race and Cartersville taking the foot race.
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Gadsden
Marietta
Rome
Dalton
Cedartown
Cartersville
Anniston
Alabama
L. L. Herzberg
Manning Gets Death Sentence In Alabama Murder Case
The jury in Birmingham returned a verdict of death for John Manning and a life sentence for Frank Duncan for the March 27 murder of two policemen. Manning’s counsel plans a new trial and possible appeal to the Supreme Court, while Duncan will also pursue appeals.
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Birmingham
John Manning
Anniston
Frank Duncan
G. W. Kirkley
J. W. Adams
Criminal
Manning
Duncan
Ton
Elbert Curry Hanged in Talladega for Dobbins Murder
In Talladega on May 15 at 11:45 a.m. Elbert Curry, condemned for the murder of Pink Dobbins a Clay County white man, was hanged. The rope broke his neck and he died eight minutes later. Sheriff Meharg and Oxford Chief Dodd witnessed and secured the rope piece.
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Talladega
Elbert Curry
Curry
Pink Dobbins
Clay County
Dobbins
Corry
N. D. Meharg
C. J. Dodd
Oxford
Chief Dodd
Roberts Launches Christmas War Siege South of Vaal
Roberts mobilizes vast supplies via Kroonstad railway as Boers mass at Rhe nosster Spruit near the Vaal. Night work adds sidings and hundreds of freight cars in reach while heavy guns reach high ground. Roberts plans a forceful advance beginning Monday.
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London
Vaal
Roberts
Kroonstadt
Rhenosster Spruit
Vaal River
Supreme Court Affirms Land Title Suit in Lagarde Case
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the Gadsden city court ruling in Joan B Lagarde et al v Anniston Line and Stone Co concerning lands where Lagarde Lime and Stone operates. The decision rested on demurrers to the law, not the evidence, which will now be offered. Attorney W P Acker represented the Anniston company.
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State Supreme Court
Joan B. Lagarde
Anniston Line and Stone Company
Gadsden City
Lagarde Lime and Stone Company
Anniston Lime and Stone Company
W. P. Acker
Jacksonville to Build New Cotton Mill
Mr Geo P Ide of Jacksonville traveled to Boston to finalize plans for a new cotton mill in Jacksonville. The project, costing about 156000, will be funded mainly by Boston capital with Jacksonville supplying the balance. The mill will produce yarns and may include a bleaching works.
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Geo. P. Ide
Jacksonville
Boston
Ide
Mr Parks Receives Gold Chain from Plant Workers
Mr P Parks plans a trip to his old home in Europe and is presented with a handsome gold chain and charm by friends in the Southern Car and Foundry Co plant. The gift is given in a graceful ceremony by W E Priest, supervisor of the blacksmith department. When you need shingles call Anniston Lumber Co.
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P. Parks
Europe
Southern Car and Foundry Co
W. E. Priest
Bargain Umbrellas and Apparel Sale Ends Soon
A local ad touts umbrellas at 50 cents for 50, 150 at five dollars, and 25 at one dollar each. It urges closing out shirts pants and neckwear with a fresh job lot of shoes in fine condition. Shoppers are invited to view spreads and buy quickly before stock is gone.
Market Up-To-Date and Creditable by Brightman & Co
The meat market of C H Brightman & Co near the Tenth street fountain is up to date and a credit to Anniston. It stocks beef, mutton, veal, jam to pork and chicken and receives frequent shipments from Kansas City. Today a large supply of Western beef, spring lamb, spare ribs and brains arrived, and Brightman and hiker are prepared to furnish anything needed for Saturday and Sunday.
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C H, Brightman & Co
Tenth Street Fountain
Anniston
Kansas City
Brightman
Hiker
Railroad rumors claim L&N buys Gadsden to Guntersville line
Anniston hears two railroad rumors though unconfirmed. The Louisville and Nashville is said to have nearly completed a purchase of the Gadsden to Guntersville line, and may acquire the Chattanooga Southern, projecting a through Calera to Anniston to Chattanooga trade. W E B Knox of the Alabama Mineral Division says headquarters has given no confirmation.
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Anniston
Louisville & Nashville
Gadsden
Guntersville
Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis
Chattanooga Southern
Calera
Chattanooga
W. E B. Knox
Alabama Mineral Division
Banner Salve Eases Year-Long Wireset Ailment
Henry Richards of Williseyville New York praises Banner Salve after trying many remedies for a persistent wireset complaint. He reports immediate relief after using half a box and says he cannot recommend it enough. Sold by Elam Drug Co.
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Henry
Richars
Wiliseyville
N. Y
Elam Drug Co
Hauling Services by O Watson
All kinds of light and heavy hauling promptly done. Phon 72. hh. O Watson, 12 tf.
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O. Watson
War on dirt begins with Ralston Cleaner ad plan
A small appropriation for Ralston Cleaner and Disinfectant promises victory in cleaning furniture hardware finishes and household items. The ad touts removing grease stains paints walls tiling and silverware while promoting carpet and crockery care.
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Ralston
Children’s 25 Cents Sailors At 19 Cents This Week
A terse ad notes children's items priced at 25 cents with sailors at 19 cents for the week, listing Benmntive as the contact or retailer.
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Childrens
Sailors
Benmntive
Plague Sweeps Central Indian Provinces
Despatches report cholera sweeping through central Indian provinces with rapid spread and high death tolls. Famine remains severe, but the plague is described as more destructive, causing thousands of fatalities and creating a dire humanitarian crisis.
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New York
McGhee Resigns as General and Camp Pelham Adjutant
Mr Addison F McGhee resigns as brigadier general commanding the fourth brigade of the Alabama division A C V and as adjutant of Camp Pelham U C with acceptance notified. His adjutant resignation awaits acceptance. He has been a coaches member of the Alabama division and tied to all brigades but business conflicts prevent remaining in office.
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Addison F. McGhee
Alabama
Camp Pelham
U, C
Me. McGhee
McGhee
Ite
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Anniston and
Firemen
Talladega Negro
Pink — Dobbins
Supreme Court
Mr. Ide
Mr Parks
Anniston Lumber Co
O’bryant & CO
Dian Provinces
A. M'Ghee
Mee
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