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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

4

Insurrection in China Raises International Tensions

Sheriff M W Woodruff notes the Boxers recruiting from the masses and defeating imperial detachments. Foreign powers have landed troops to protect embassies as Pekin faces upheaval. The piece predicts radical change and possible division of the empire among enlightened nations. Georgian Wheat Growers convenes in Macon on July 12, with Macon Chamber of Commerce and Daily Telegraph offering $250 for best wheat yield on four acres.

Georgian Wheat Growers Convention Macon Chamber of Commerce of The Daily Telegraph

Anniston Poised for Strong Census Showing

Tomorrow census takers begin nationwide work with cities to complete in fifteen days and rural districts in thirty. Anniston anticipates a creditable showing due to rapid population growth and robust industry, with results not expected to be disappointing.

Anniston

End of Boer War and Global Notes Drawn From Alabama Dispatch

The Transvaal war is nearly over with English control of strongholds and Pretoria fallen. Elsewhere 2,626 ships passed Suez last year, 2,000 British and 378 German. The US seeks a canal and Alabama wheat harvests trend historic. Calhoun county bread acres could yield dollars with less labor. Alabama editors plan a summer trip to Pikes Peak for Rocky Mountain scenery and spring waters.

Turov Suez Canal

The Chinese Situation Deepens Amid International Tension

Berlin reports indicate China worsens since 1898 dethronement with German commander authorized to act for German lives and interests. In Tien Tsin authorities block Russian troop passage at Tako ports.

Berlin China

Notice of Letters of Administration for Hayes estate

Letters of administration granted on October 8th to Elwin Thomas W. Hayes Jr for the estate of Thomas W. Hayes Sr. in Calhoun County. Creditors must file their claims within the legally prescribed period or be barred forever as required by law. Emmett F. Crook, judge of probate, presiding.

Thomas W. Hayes Emmett F. Crook Calhoun County Elwin Thomas W. Hayes, JR

Strictly first class livery boosts Edmondson and Anderson stable

Strictly first class livery is making Edmondson and Anderson's stable popular among enthusiasts and patrons, highlighting the showy coachwork and meticulous grooming.

Edmondson & Anderson

Lightning's Work In Blount County Reported

In Snead Blount county about thirty miles below Gadsden early yesterday morning locals described a lightning incident. No injuries were reported and authorities began a quick survey of affected areas.

Blount County Gadsden Snead

Lightning Strikes Millers Field Killing Jack Miller

In a morning storm on the field Jack Miller 22 son of W K Miller was struck dead by lightning while two men plowed nearby. Miller unwed, with a red line marks his body. The bolt also killed a mule and shocked the other man and his horse briefly.

Jack Miller W. KE. Miller Miller Thomas

Special Round Trip Tickets for Lake Trip and Boat Hire

Elam Drug Co. and conductors offer special 20¢ tickets with a 15¢ coupon redeemable for boat hire bathing or merry go round rides. Good for one fare each direction across the line, not for a full line round trip. 10¢ tickets cover Oxford to the Lake round trip with a 10¢ coupon. A 10¢ open car round trip for fourteen miles is allowed for those not alighting, with no tickets and no Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. round trips.

Elam Drug Co Oxford Lake J. M. Ragan

Regular Coupon Tickets For Transit Line

The agency offers regular coupon tickets at 13 for $1.00 valid for rides between line endpoints or intermediate points. A 25 for $1.00 coupon allows travel over any portion of the line with a five cent cash fare. Also available is a monthly 52 trips ticket for $2.50 good for the calendar month and non transferability.

Transfer Tickets on Anniston Oxanna Oxford Lines

Transfer tickets are sold by conductors for cash on the Anniston Oxford and Anniston Oxanna lines at 5 cents for transfer to part of the Anniston car lines and 7 cents to or from Anniston with Oxford. No other ticket can be exchanged for these transfers.

Anniston Oxanna Oxford

Cars For Hire To Transport Visitors To Oxford Lake

Extra notes describe cars running Sundays for visitors to Oxford Lake. Special cars may be engaged at reasonable rates. An illuminated car is available for evening parties as well.

Oxford Lake

Lake Line Promises Better Patronage in 1900 Season

The management pledges to improve service for the 1900 season and hopes for strong patronage from Lake Line customers.

Farge

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Evening Star T. BR. Gordon Foster F Stockton John Fitzgerald Gity Columbian Balling Noble Street Anniston, Ala Postoffice Por Winn, J. Sawford Lee Robert FP. McDavid Lauderdale Treasure J. Craig Smith Dallas W. HK. Matthews Marion Charlies G. Brown Jefferson John W. Abercrombie Calhoun R. R. Pool Marengo Fred L. Blackmon H.C. Gunnels Jon. J. Arnold M. W. Woodruff Vor Henry B. Glover D. Z. Goodlett Dave B. Burns H. T. Persons W. M. Franks X. H. Bagley Ira J. Davis Ments Pekin Bassies Empire of the East Transvaal Orange Free Stead Orange River Colony Johannesburg Pretoria Vaal Ican United States Alabama Pikes Rocky Mountain Morrow Talbot Pabst Beer Reid Bros., Props Head TO Foot Outfitters Oxford Lake Park OF Sunday
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