Alabama to end state convict leasing in mines
The Alabama state board of convict inspectors, approved by Governor Jelks, announces that after January 1 convicts will no longer be leased to mining firms. Only two companies held 600 to 700 state convicts, and 800 county convicts are also leased. future mining may occur in Tuscaloosa and Bibb counties under direct state supervision.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State Board of Convict Inspectors
Jelks
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Board of Inspectors
Jefferson County
Tuscaloosa
Bibb Counties
New Star job office changes hands in Anniston
Messrs. W. K. Yeatman and T. M. Alexander take charge as proprietors of the Star job office on the second floor of the Star building opposite the county courthouse. The plant, started less than a year ago with 3000 dollars, will add two new presses and expand to serve nearby towns competing with Birmingham and Nashville. Alexander brings experience from Piedmont Jacksonville and Anniston newspapers and New York editorial rooms. Yeatman leaves Southern Railway service to enter business here.
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Anniston
Star
Birmingham
Nashville
Alexander
Yedtmin
Piedmont
Jacksonville
New York City
The
Journal
Associated Press
Yeatman
Southern Railway
Third Week of Circuit Court Begins in Calhoun County
The third week of Calhoun county circuit court opened with juries empanelled and an adjournment until tomorrow at 9 AM. Several important cases are expected to occupy the week as trials proceed. Jury numbers and members listed for week one and two include names such as H. L Craig and J. Morgan among others.
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Calhoun County
Clifton flour praised for purity and quality
The ad touts Clifton flour as unmatched in purity and nutrition, claiming it preserves the finest qualities of select wheat. It urges readers to choose Clifton for the purest, best flour.
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Clifton
P Wrightfus Collision on the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Roanoke Virginia November 10 three men dead and two seriously injured after two wrecks on the Norfolk and Western. Westbound passenger No 4 collided head on with a freight near Barge West Virginia. Express messenger J Edwards of Salem fatally injured and his helper Snyder of Pearisburg killed and body burned in fire. Engine and tender left rails near Ingleside killing engineer Pate and fireman Beverle.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Columbus
Barge
W. Va
Express
J. ©. Edwards
Salem
William L. Snyder
Pearisburg
Man Jones
Ingleside
Charlie Pate
Bluefield
John Beverle
East Radford
Undertaker Drops Dead at Grave During Burial
Ned Ferguson a Sarcoxie undertaker collapsed with apoplexy beside a grave in Joplin as Charles Martin was being laid to rest. He died within ten minutes, and the funeral director of Joplin was called to oversee the remains. An evangelist from Filley praised Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a child's croup and general use, sold by J L Wikle.
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Joplin
Ned Ferguson
Sarcoxie
Charles Martin
Ferguson
John W Rogers
Filley
Chamberlain
Aude
J L Wikle
Thos. Edison's Masterpiece and Monk Bros Carnival Show
The advertisement promotes Thos Edison's Masterpiece and Monk Bros Shows with Percius Wright and Wright as aerial daredevils, promising nerve thrilling mid air feats. It also highlights the Old Plantation Rag Time Village and Bobby Mack with trained animals, noting nine great big shows.
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Monk Bro’s
Percius
Wright
Bobby Mack
Carnival Company
Ballard's Snow Liniment Credited With Rheumatism Cure
An Illinois reader describes severe rheumatism last winter relieved after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He recommends it as the best remedy for rheumatic, sciatic, and neuralgic pains and notes availability at 2c, 0c, and $1 from Wikle and JB Privett in Oxford.
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IM McHang
Greenville
Texas
Ballard
Lean
Roosevelt to hunt bear near Greenville Mississippi
President Roosevelt and party will skip Ozark club invitation and hunt bears near Greenville Mississippi. They depart New York tonight on a special train, stop in Louisville for a reception, then proceed to Memphi s and a camp near Smead in Sharkey County. Governors Longino of Mississippi Davis of Arkansas and Heard of Louisiana will host.
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O Cortelyou
Stuyvesant Fish
Iindy Central Railroad Company
New York
Louisville
Memphis
Yazoo and
Mississippi
Smead
Sharkey County
Longino
Missionsippi
Davis
Arkansas
Heard
Louisiana
Troops Withdrawn From County Jail After Incident
The Talladega company left in the morning and the Gadsden company followed in the afternoon, Calhoun Rifles returned to Oxford, and Anniston Rifles were disbanded. No new developments in the case. Mrs Williams, the injured woman, is improving and recovery is expected. No further arrests or mob trouble anticipated as authorities continue pursuit of the guilty party.
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Talladega Company
Gadsden Company
Calhoun Rifles
Oxford
Anniston Rifles
Flour of Quality No Flour Sold in Anniston
A description touts a flour branded as Olifton with high purity and quality. It claims the rich ingredients yield sweet wholesome bread with a nutty flavor.
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Anniston
Real estate ads seek buyers and renters in city
Desirable homes for sale or rent including improved and unimproved property city wide. Stores on Noble Street for rent with immediate possession. Money to loan on city property. For home buying or investment call O. H. Parker & Co.
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Noble Street
O. H. Parker & Co
Contract Awarded for New Jefferson Hotel Project
The Evening Star reports the Jefferson Construction Company won the contract to build a new hotel. Work will start soon and aimed for early completion to welcome guests after thorough finishing and equipment.
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Evening Star
Jefferson Construction Company
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement
A 19th century style advert offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts F J Cheney & Co. stands behind claims and promotes internal treatment, testimonials, and wholesale druggists in Toledo. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills as best.
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F. J Cheney & Co
F.j.cheney
Wear & Troay
Toledo
O. Wanpina
Kinwas Marvin
Toedo
O. Hall
Hall
Piance and Furniture Moving Services Ad by Watson
R O Watson advertises piance and furniture moving services and drawing on phone 72.
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R. O. Watson
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Board of Convict Inspectors
Bragg
NEW Commercial Printing Firm
Messrs. Yeatman and Alexander
Star Job
Messrs. W. K. Yeatman
T. M. Alexander
Star Job Office
Star Building
the County
Court House
H. L Craig
G. T. Gilliland
R. C. Alexander
A. J. Tuggle
T. J. Smith
R. H. Faulkner
E.S. Lipscamp
O. M. Deavenport
J. A. Halsey
J. D. Hollingsworth
H M. Skelton
T Bb. Ford
J. J. Morgan
W. A. Kernon
T. J. Williamson
J. D. Forsythe
W. J. Eknidge
H. A. Danill
Will Penny
G. W
Lloyd
B. A. Hughes
A.J. Cheatwood
W. M. Doss
Cherry
Miller Drug Company
Thos. Edison
Mt. Pelee
Sawyer’s
Sawyer
Roosevelt
Kew
Annistom
Sterne’s Crocery
Victor C, Dry
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