Invasion Planned to End Transvaal War Quickly
London reports official notice that the British have crossed the Vaal river and three armies under Roberts Methune and Buller converge to invade the Transvaal with aim of rapid victory. In New Castle Louis Koch chief magistrate surrenders and says Burghers in Hanisville and Vrede have returned to farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vaal
Transvaal
Roberts
Methune
Buller
New Castle
Louis Koch
Free States
Hanisville
Vrede
Desperate Negro Prisoner Escapes From City Gang
Charles Williams, a convict, escaped from the city chain gang at Noble and Twenty-second streets around 9 o clock. He had been tried recently for resisting an officer and carrying concealed weapons and was serving 265 days on the streets. Police pursued him as he attempted to kill Officers Hamilton and H. Bales. A state warrant for assault and intent to murder is ready if recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Noble
Twenty-second
Iliams
Hamilton
H. ©. Bales
Whatley Death Investigated Raises Questions
Authorities probe the death of Whatley amid an active case. Officials review evidence and interview witnesses as part of the investigation. Local officials urge patience while details remain under wraps.
Whatley Identified After Fatal Train Run Over
Coroner W M Franks returned from Merrellton to preside over an inquest into the death of Mr George W Whatley found on a railroad track. A jury ruled death resulted from being run over by a train with the body horribly mangled and head severed. Whatley, a respected local citizen, left a wife and several children and the manner of the accident remains a mystery. The coroner stated indications suggest two freight trains were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Franks
Merrellton
George W. Whatley
Whatley
Franks
Brooklyn Handicap Set For This Afternoon
In New York on May 26 thousands gather as the rich Brooklyn Handicap goes off at 4 50 this afternoon with seventeen starters. The day is overcast and rain is possible. Ethelbert, fresh from the Metropolitan win, is the 2 to 1 favorite to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ethelbert
Case Against Capt James Continued in Police Court
The larceny case of Capt. J. F. James for stealing a watch and chain from Mr. Judson Purdy’s room was continued in police court this morning until Monday. James was arrested at 5 30 o clock yesterday afternoon by Policeman Harmon and placed in the police station. Grown hens and frying size chickens. Brightman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. James
Judson Purdy
James
Harmon
Oxford Bank Forgery Case Involving Charles E Daffron
Charles E Daffron was arrested at his Ragland home by Special Officer Draper on a forged check case. He allegedly forged W M Thweatt’s name to a $47 Bank of Oxford check in January, paid in Birmingham. Trial set for next Wednesday the 30th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Daffron
Ragland
St. Clair County
Draper
Oxford
Anniston
W. M. Thweatt
Talladega County
Bank of Oxford
Birmingham
Primrose and Dockstader Minstrels Bring Tent Show to City
Primrose and Dockstader minstrels will perform under canvas in the city next Saturday with John A. Shean coordinating the engagement. The tented show, first of its kind here, features leading minstrel artists and carries a five-car special train for the company. The act will be on South Noble Street between Eighth and Ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annistonians
Primrose & Dockstader Co
Primrose and Dockstader
South Noble
The Corral Quarantined in Manila Amid Plague Fear
Manila authorities quarantine the corral as four suspected bubonic plague cases arise among native and American teamsters. Fear of an epidemic grows after murders on the steamer El Cona. captains refuse sailing without guards, governors are imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Cona
Col. Padule
Picnics Attend Iron City and Nearby Sunday Schools
Several gatherings unfold with Iron City Sunday School and Masonic groups holding picnics at old Davis town. Oxford speakers B Dudley Williams and T M Draper along with H G Earnest from Piedmont address attendees. Harmony Baptist and Choccoboe union picnics draw large crowds from Anniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City
Masons
Old Davis Town
B. Dudley Williams
T. M. Draper
Oxford
H. G. Earnest
Piedmont
Work Commenced On Storage Site
Excavation for the Armour Packing cold storage plant began this morning under foreman Dezendorf. No contracts have been let yet. Jerome and Jones visited Birmingham last night. Jones returns Monday morning for contract awards and rapid completion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Packing Company
Dezendorf
Jerome
Jones
Birmingham
Brightman & Co Reveals New Kansas City Beef Shipment
Brightman and Company announces a fresh Kansas City Beef shipment arrival. The notice highlights supplier freshness and potential pricing details for local retailers and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just
Kansas City
Brightman & Co
After the Boxers is Uncle Sam
In Washington on May 20 the United States orders China to stamp out the Boxer Society and protect Americans. In Pekin on May 26 Boxers attack and defeat Imperial cavalry near Poo Ting Fu, killing a colonel and seventy soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
China
Conger
State Department
Pekin
Poo Ting Fu
Liabilities of Price McCormick & Co Plummet to Half a Million
In New York on May 26 report total liabilities of Price McCormick & Co were cut from 13 million to under 500 thousand. A large portion is said to be deposited with Farmers' Loan & Trust Co for creditor benefit amid the cotton exchange situation. Also noted are local advertisements for percale fabric and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Price, McCormick & Co
Cotton Exchange
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co., of
America
Alabama Assembly Raises One Million Century Fund for Education
The southern Presbyterian church assembly in Atlanta decided unanimously to raise a one million dollar Century Fund to endow church educational institutions. A five year plan is set, with a central committee led by Dr W W Moore and Dr Charles J Hemphill, each synod assigning a minister and lay representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church
J. B. Cannon
St. Louis
W. W. Moore
Union Seminary
Charles J. Hemphill
Kentucky
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Waal
R. O. Watson
Phon
James Case
Bryant & CO
Daffron
Ford Bank
Primrose and
Dockstader
Primrose & Dockstader
S Min
Strels
City
John A. Shean
Mather
Manila
Harmony Baptist Sunday School
Morris’ Mill
Choccoboeco
Ralston
Uncle Sam
Rand's
Boyer
Eldridge’s
W. Tenth
Ucational Fund
The
Ala
Bama
Century Fund Committee For
Alabama
Rursell Cecil
Selina
D W. Lapsley
Lepion’s
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