New Rail Line From Atlanta to Birmingham Seen as Likely
Atlanta reports indicate a new rail route to Birmingham is taking shape. Civil engineers surveyed the Chattoochee river area and are advancing toward Atlanta, following a charter secured months earlier by King and Spalding. The anticipated line could rival the Southern route to Alabama coal and iron fields.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattahoochee River
King and Spalding
Kansas City
Memphis
Alabama
Southern
Summon Sampson Testimony at Sehley Court Inquiry
In the Sehley court of inquiry Judge Advocate Lemley refused to summon Admiral Sampson as a witness after Mr. Rayner urged a summons. The exchange included Rayner insisting that Sampson be summoned. The court adjourned with no immediate action.
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The
Sehley Court of Inquiry
Death of Secretary John Longs Second Daughter
Miss Helen Long, second daughter of Secretary of the Navy John Long, died last night of pulmonary trouble in Hinoquam Mase, on October 5.
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Helen Long
Hinoquam
Mase
Secretary of the Navy
John
Dr King's Life Pills Promise Clear Skin
Advertising copy claims Dr. King's New Life Pills give clear skin and rosy cheeks for liver trouble, noting a sallow complexion with moth patches and blotches as signs. Sold for 25 cents at Elam's Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Elam
Sunday Court Session in Ashville Aims North Murder Trial
Ashville October 5. The preliminary murder trial of Sheriff James North over Walter Blankenship's death nears completion. State testimony is finished, defense evidence continues. Judge Presley schedules Sunday sessions to expedite a verdict by Monday noon. Key witness Hart Ensley testified he saw North fire the fatal shot. Isaac Ensley also witnessed the shooting.
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Ashville
Blankenship
Sheriff North
Isaac Ensley
Hart Kinsley
Carnival to Open October in Anniston After Fair Abandoned
Anniston plans a six day and night Jubilee Carnival beginning October 25 replacing the agricultural fair at Oxford lake which was to be held October 16. The fair was abandoned after a street fair conflict with the carnival and a formal resolution cited lack of financial viability. The Canton Carnival Company led by John A. Vanden Burg had pursued a contract acceptable to locals as efforts to salvage the event continued.
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Anniston
Agricultural Department
Oxford Lake
Fair Committee
John A. Vanden Burg
Canton Carnival Company
Confederate Pension Fund Grows Yet Pensions Rise More
Montgomery October 5 Auditor Sowell completed his estimate for the 1900 1901 Confederate pension fund. The total rises to 257 889 73 from 244 487 47 last year though the number of pensioners increases faster than the fund. Warrant disbursement will be slightly reduced this year due to the slower per pension rise.
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Montgomery
Sowell
Balangiga Ruins Reported Desolate on Samar
Manila dispatch notes Balangiga on Samar deserted and in ruins after the Co. C incident. Col. Isaac D. De Russy of the 11th Infantry moved toward the scene with a battalion after hearing of the slaughter and is closely pursuing the rebels.
Improvements At The Famous Entrance Ready At The Famous
Improvements at The Famous conclude after two weeks of work creating a handsome new entrance. The store is receiving fall and winter goods daily and appears more attractive than ever. An advertisement for kidney remedies and a job cook vacancy at 1414 Wilmer Street are noted in the piece.
President Invited to Tuskegee Stop
Humett Scott, secretary to Booker Washington, told President Roosevelt of Tuskegee’s wish for a stop on his Southern trip. The President said he hoped to go South and would certainly visit Tuskegee if he travels that way.
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Booker Washington
Tuskegee
Fiendish Attack on Cherokee Man Met With Cure
A recent assault on F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly left him unable to stoop or sit without cushions. Electric Bitters cured his back and kidney troubles, purified his blood, and boosted health. 50c a bottle at Elam Drug Store.
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F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Elam Drug Store
Fresh oysters served Wednesdays and Saturdays at RK Camp’s
Fresh oysters available every Wednesday and Saturday at RK Camp’s restaurant next to Trou Queen Saloon on Coosa riverfront.
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Coosa River
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Mr. Rayner
Miral
Shington
Judge Advocate
Theo
Saommom
Victor C. Dry
Noble Street
Testi
James
North
Walter Blankenship
Jim Brown
Peace Presley
Hart Ensley
12Th and Neble
Nis
Anniston Steam Laundry
Cody
Burnett & Bellingrath
State Board of Examiners
Fele
Lo WA
Balangiga LN
Manila
Gen. Hughes
Island of
Samar
Balangiga
Col
Isaac D. de Russy
Ion
Dr. Hobos
Add. Sterling
Emedy Co
Chiesgo
Cook
Wilmer Street
Washington
Humett
Sawyer
Jos. Saks & Co
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