Colon Bombardment Looms as Forces Engage
Reports from Colon and nearby areas describe tensions as Captain Perry takes charge of Isthmian transit and forces clash with liberals. Residents seek refuge on boats while gunboat Machias and the Pinzon trade bombardment threats, with consuls advising safe harbor aboard warships.
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Culebra
Coton
Columbia
United States
Machias
Pingen
Ignaesio Foliace
Pinzon
Colon
Narrow escape as buggy collides with switch engine
Messr. J. H. Ball and A. W Parker narrowly escaped death after a horse and buggy collided with a Southern switch engine at the Fourth Street crossing. Parker was knocked unconscious briefly while Ball suffered more serious bruises. both were not seriously hurt and confined at home.
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Messrs
Parker and Bull
Parker
Ed Reid
Glen Addie
Fourth Street
Noble
Mr. Parker
Mr. Bull
Dr King’s New Life Pills praised as a cure all
An advertisement from D H Turner of Dempseytown Pa extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a grand medicine. The testimonial claims two weeks of use transformed the user, claiming relief from constipation stomach and liver troubles. Pills priced 25 cents at McBreath’s Drug Store.
SAMPSON 15 GETTING THE LION'S SHARE
Records from the court of claims show Sampson has received 8335, the lion share, of bounty for the destruction of Cervera's fleet at Santiago. Dewey and Sehley have received smaller amounts. total bounty and prize money exceed 26000. Treasury clerks work to finalize payments within six weeks, with checks expected by Christmas.
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Wassinarom
Court of Claims
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago
Sehley
Navy Department
Dewey
Behley
Manila
Treasury
Lampween
Remains of Judge Lapsley Laid to Rest in Hill Side
The remains of Judge James W Lapsley were laid to rest at Hill Side Cemetery yesterday afternoon after funeral services at First Presbyterian Church at 2 30 p m Rev A L Phillips of Richmond VA led the service with assistance from Rev Clyde Sheltman and Rev Donald McQueen. The pallbearers bore the casket as the choir sang and Mr Phillips delivered a half hour tribute praising the judge’s piety and urging youth to live rightly. Continued on Sth page.
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James W Lapsley
Hillside Cemetery
First Presbyterian Chered
A. L. Phillips
Richmond, Va
Clyde Sheltman
Donald McQueen
Sheltman
Phillips
Coleman tipped as successor to Anniston judge
Hon. Tues. W. Coleman Jr a respected Anniston solicitor for the Seventh Judicial circuit is favored to replace the late Judge Lapsley as judge of the City Court of Anniston. A Calhoun county bar and court officials petition was carried to Montgomery to Governor Jelks for speedy appointment.
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Tues. W. Coleman, Jr
Ben. T. W. Coleman, Jr
Anniston
Lapsie
Coleman
Higdon Kyle Controversy Triggers Court Martial Proceeding
The governor relieves Col. Francis G. Caffey from duty in the Higdon Kyle court martial case. Col. Hubbard named to succeed Caffey as advocate general. The court, to meet December 10 in Montgomery, includes Gen. Louis V. Clark and others. The dispute stems from a Spanish American War era letter, Higdon accusing Kyle of disobeying orders.
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Montgomery
Francis G. Caffey
G. J. Hubbard
Alabama
Caffey
Hubbard
Rh. B. Dumont
B. Hay
Troy
K. L. Higdon
Oscela Kyle
Kyle
Higdon
Wich
The Correspondence That Caused The Present Trouble
The Age Herald reports on a correspondence sequence triggering current difficulties. The article traces exchanges between prominent figures and examines how letters influenced the dispute, highlighting public reactions and potential outcomes.
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Isth
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Alban
Empire
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OoLton
Messr
J. H. Ball
A. W
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Anniste
Noble Street
Malaga
Florida
New York State
Treasury Department
Congress
Cody
T. W. Coleman
Louis V. Clark
Lieut.col
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Wiccey Bros
Xero C. Il
Sweets
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