Ambition and fortune found in Atlanta from hard work
The Atlanta Constitution editorial argues a young man need not flee to New York to make a fortune, citing Captain Grant's $2 million Atlanta-based fortune and Andrew Carnegie’s and Senator Brown’s wealth as evidence that American opportunity favors self-starting, persistent effort. It champions real estate rather than stock speculation and asserts that success comes from steady effort in Atlanta and similar Southern cities.
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Andrew Carnegie
America
United States
Senator Brown
Capt. Gant
Grant
Atlanta
Death of Judge James Lapsley Shocks Anniston
Anniston mourns Judge James Lapsley who died, ending a long partnership with Morgan and a close connection to the senator. The death draws sorrow across Alabama as his colleagues recall his service and friendship.
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Itsville Mercury
James Lapsley
Anniston
Alan
Lapsley
For Morgan
Langley on dirigibles and flying machines progress
The text discusses S. P. Langley and Santos Dumont working to shrink the balloon to boost engine size, aiming to replace balloons with a true flying machine. It cites Langley’s experiments, including flights at Quantico on May 6, 1898, and notes ongoing war department experiments with limited public detail.
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Santon Dumont
Santos Dumont
Quantico
Penaud
WAR Department
Colon Bombardment Threat Casts Shadow Over Panama Region
Reported bombardment of Colon with rail lines targeted. naval command in Machias awaits Washington orders. Celon and Vana ma fortifications rise as locals flee. Liberals arrested, government vows to contest any entry to the city. Taboga Island near Panama Harbor cited to avoid alarm. Model Laundry announces linen care services.
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McCrea
The
Machias
Washington
Vanama
Taboga
Panama
Howard Kyle Stars in Nathan Hale at Anniston Theater
Howard Kyle performs Clyde Fitch's Nathan Hale in Anniston to strong reviews and public approval. The Wednesday show follows recent cancellations, with tickets moving quickly at Wikle’s, Silver Chrome and Magnolia and at Pat Allen’s.
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Howard Kyle
Clyde Fitch
Nathan Hale
Kyle
Anniston
Magnolia
Pat Allen’s
Trains Change Schedules on Two Rail Lines
A new timetable takes effect today on the Southern and Lomaville & Nashville lines. The southbound Southern train departs Annison at 4:45 p.m., replacing the former 5:15 p.m. run. The Lomaville & Nashville northbound now arrives at 2:00 p.m. and departs at 2:55 p.m., instead of 1:45 p.m. arrival and 2:20 p.m. departure.
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Southern
Lomaville & Nashville
Annison
Resolutions by Anniston Bar on Death of Judge Lapsley
A joint meeting of Calhoun county Chan cery and Circuit courts chaired by Chancellor Kelly and Judge Pohham appointed a bar committee to prepare resolutions on the death of Judge James W. Lapsley of the City Court of Anniston. The panel will report at a joint session on Saturday, November 30, 1901, at 10 o clock in the city court room with city ministers and the public invited to attend. The committee includes W. F. Johnston chair, J. J. Willett, HH. L. Stevenson, John B. Knox, Lucien Keith.
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Chancery
Calhoun County
Chancelor Kelly
Pojham
City Court Room
James W. Lapsley
Annaston
W. F. Johnston
J. J. Willett
HH. L. Stevenson
John B. Knox
Lucien Keith
Coal Contact Ad For R O Watson
A brief item urges readers to contact R O Watson by go or telephone to arrange coal supply. The notice specifies the call to action and the method of reaching Mr. Watson for fuel needs.
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R. O. Watson
Guardians Seek Disability Removal for Sawyer Boys
State of Alabama Calhoun County notices petitions by guardian C J Sawyer to remove disabilities of nonage for Claude B Sawyer and Ben Riley Sawyer. Hearings set before the City Court of Anniston on December 17 1901 with clerk A H Suerraro certifying on November 25 1901.
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C. J. Sawyer
Claude B. Sawyer
Ben Riley Sawyer
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Evening Star Pub CO. Proprietors
T. R. Gordon Eorror
F. F. Stockton
Gus’. Mor, H. SS. Williams
Orry Eprror
Eleventh Street
New Court House
Rexintered
Ala
Atlanta Constitution of
Fri
York
the Constitution
Gapt. W. DD. Grant
Gressive
Timate
Cerning Anniston and
Annistonians
Td Dededbee
Antos-Dumont Haa
S. P. Langley
Colon
Celon
RKO
Wikle'’s
Anniston Bar
State of
Alabama
Frank McIntyre
Shoe Department
R.C. Johnston & Sons
Noble Street
M. Markstein
Opera House
Anniston Electric & Gas Co
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