Guns For Our Military Schools
The adjutant general of Alabama has pressed the War Department for cadet rifles for the state military schools but was blocked. President Roof of Howard College discussed the issue with Adjutant-General Brandon, yet the Chief of Ordnance refused since no regular army officer serves as professor of military science and tactics at Alabama schools.
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Howard College
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Military force at Ashville reduced during North trial
In Ashville on October 4 Colonel Higdon, with coroner W H Miller and others, relieved most of the Birmingham Rifles and Jefferson sections that arrived for Sheriff North’s trial. Twenty soldiers remain to cover the remainder of the proceedings, expected to end tonight. Officials and lawyers agreed the full force was unnecessary due to rapid trial progress and high cost. Witnesses were examined focusing on the shooting reports.
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W. H. Miller
Higdon
Birmin J Rifles
Jefferson __ sers
Sheriff North
Birmingham
Columbia Wins Championship Cup Race Over Shamrock
New York reports Columbia defeated Shamrock in a close race to claim a third straight win and retain the championship cup for America.
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Shamrock
Columbia
America
End of Boer War Seen Imminent Says Daily Chronicle
London reports on high authority that Boer resistance has collapsed and the war is nearing termination in South Africa. Attacks on Fort Italia Moedwil and other engagements are viewed as final desperate efforts by weary forces. No new reinforcements or Indian troops expected to guard communications beyond compensating for losses.
Captain McDonald Urged for Brigadier General Title
In Anniston last night Dr. D. Bart hosted a smoker honoring Capt. John B. McDonald of the Third Cavalry near Manila. Speakers urged Roosevelt to appoint him brigadier general, praising his war record and bravery with a small force against Filipino troops.
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John B. McDonald
D. Bart
Anniston
Barr
McDonald
Third Cavalry
Manila
Evening Star
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RB. Kelly
Lee
Wheeler
Roosevelt
J. J. Willett
J. Bowie
Ross Blackmon
Star
Williams
Philippines
Cap. McDonald
Missionary Board Seeks Release Of Captive Miss Stone
Boston October 4 The Rev Judson Smith foreign secretary of American Foreign Missions said the board has done all in its power to secure the release of Miss Wilen M Stone from captors in Turkey or Bulgaria She is an American citizen and expects protection from the government The government took up the case instantly and continues vigorous efforts for her release by all possible means
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Boston
Judson Smith
American Foreign Missions
Misa Stone
Wilen M. Stone
Turkey
Bulgaria
Stone
Miss Stone
Anniston Boy Describes Buddhist Hell Tours in China
Harry Ayers, a fifteen year old visitor with his parents in Hwang Hien China, details temple visits in Teno Chow including the Buddhist Hell and Yeomen exhibits. He recalls ghastly punishments and local funeral customs as part of Chinese worship, noting trains of priests and offerings for spirits.
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Harry Ayers
China
T. W. Ayers
Hwang Hien
Cary
Teno Chow
Here
Miss Moon
Chefeo
Amy
Fiendish Attack Leaves Corrokee Man Suffering
A resident of Corrokee Iowa named C BP Coller suffered a severe kidney through attack that left him unable to stoop and nearly unable to walk. He found relief only after using Electric Bitters, which he credits with a remarkable recovery and renewed health. Sold at Kiam Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle.
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Corrokee
Lowa
Kiam Drug Store
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