Anniston and Calhoun vote on new constitution
An official canvass by Probate Judge Hamett F. OCrook Sheriff M W Woodruff and Circuit Clerk IL BE Watson shows no contests in Calhoun county and Anniston with a large majority approving the new constitution Calhoun county totals 2546 for and 1929 against Anniston 1431 for and 155 against district beat results listed with multiple precinct figures prior to final tallies
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Calhoun County
Hamett F. O Crook
M. W. Woodruff
IL. BE. Watson
Crook
Star
Anniston
Kentucky Town Without Officials
Inez, Ky. has been without municipal officers since the election and may remain ungoverned until January 1, 1902. The serving officers’ tenure expired on election day, and no fall election was held for municipal offices, so the appointees wait for reapportionment next year.
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Place
North
Alabama
Shower of Stars May Come Tonight or Tomorrow Night
Astronomers predicted a grand Leonid meteoric shower but only a few meteors appeared in the early hours yesterday as Earth passed through the Leonis swarm. The densest display may occur near 1 to 4 am with potential repetition of the 33 year shower, though daylight could spoil viewing.
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Leonis
Casoareta Educates Bowels With Candy Cathartic
An advertisement touts Casoareta as a candy cathartic that cures constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. It promises relief for sufferers and claims approval for use with no side effects mentioned. The copy targets general customers seeking quick digestive relief.
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OC. C.C
Shot to Death at His Sweetheart Feud
Decatur Alabama November 16 at a country dance Neel Surrell and John Carey, both young farmers in love with the same girl, quarreled. Surrell was shot and fell dead at her feet from a 41 caliber bullet. Carey fled through the smoke to an island in the Tennessee river then into Tennessee.
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Carey
Tennessee River
Tennessee
Starvation Crisis Reported in Seapata County Texas
Governor Sayers receives a letter from F. W. Seabury detailing severe hardship in Seapata county Texas where residents face starvation. With crops unlikely until spring and no food on hand, immediate outside aid is urged. Governor Sayers sends 500 to Seabury and pledges relief supplies at once.
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Sayers
Seapata County
Seabury
Mr. Seabury
Candidates for every Alabama office in coming election
The Montgomery Advertiser reports the Antis plan candidates for all offices in Alabama next November. General Charles M. Shelley of Birmingham, Antis chairman, will edit a new weekly newspaper to support anti ratification candidates and continue opposition to the new constitution. He affirms a governor candidate will run.
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Montgomery Advertiser
People of
Alabama
Charles M. Shelley
Birmingham
Antis
Sry
Abusive Negro Killed by White Man at Sylacauga
Report from Sylacauga describes a violent killing labeled as an abusive incident. Conflicting statements show Governor Johnston and other officials asked about candidacies, with denials or uncertainty expressed by several individuals. Local authorities investigate the event while political questions circulate without clear answers.
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Sylacauga
Three Shots Fire in Alabama Train Killing
A. J. May, a white flagman on the Alabama Mineral division of the U N shot and killed Will Jackson a brakeman on the same division at Sylacauga about 6 30 last night. Jackson a negro about 40 and 175 pounds died about 11 30. May 19, small and 19, claims self defense after Jackson cursed and approached him on Conductor W P Hason s train from Calera to Anniston. Continued on 8 h page.
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A.J. May
Alabama
Will Jackson
Sylacauga
Jackson
Mr. May
Sylaeoupe
Gro
Flagman May
W. P. Hason
Calera
Anniston
Personal mentions of visiting notables stride into town
Mr W LD Nesbit of Birmingham is in town today. Mr J Cheatham a prominent citizen of Savannah Ga is in the city. Capt James Crook is in Anniston today. Mr B L D Ward went to Talladega this morning. Dr J P Celvin of Lincoln was in the city today.
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W. LD. Nesbit
Birmingham
Mr. J. & Cheatham
Bavannah, Ga
James Crook
Anniston
Ladega
J. P. Celvin
Lincoln
Auburn Triumphs Over Alabama In Great Classic
In a great game at Tuscaloosa on November 16 Auburn defeated Alabama 17 to 0. Auburn showed superior interference and back play with Sloan and Gwyn standout. Alabama fought late but could not overcome the Orange and Blue, as Gwyn scored a 35 yard TD and Stoan added a kick.
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Bama
Auburn
Gwyn
Stoan
Alabama
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