Governor Jelks Opens Alabama State Fair
Birmingham October opening heralds ten day fair with exhibits, diving horses, Indians and cowboys. Governor Jelks and staff inspect grounds as guards march in and salute. Prize drill led by Capt. Gardner with military judges to follow at the race track.
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Birmingham
Memoir
Alabama National Guard
City Hall
Metropolitan Hotel
Jelks
Fair Grounds
Brandon Light Artillery
Krebs
MacKnight
Kreps
Drennen
Walter F. Gardner
Alabama Regiment
National Guard
New Berry Coal and Wood Co Opens in Anniston
The Berry Coal and Wood Co opens a yard near Eleventh and Moore streets with a large stock of coal and wood, wagons and teams for prompt delivery. Mr Berry heads the firm, the office is on Eleventh Street opposite Anniston Mercantile Co side entrance, phone 120.
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Berry Coal and Wood Co
Faes
Eleventh and
Moore Streets
Berry
Eleventh Street
Anniston Mercantile Co
Terbine Promises Relief For Malaria And Malady
A reader from Manchester writing in praises Terbine as a great medicine for malaria chills fever headache and biliousness. The letter notes energy loss and headaches while claiming Terbine cleanses the blood and acts as a tonic with no equal. Purchasers from Oxford and nearby towns report using Terbine for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Ropkins
Manchester
Kaw
Nothgas
Engagement of Miss Alice Roosevelt Reported
Information from Washington says Miss Alice Roosevelt and John Greenway of Hot Springs Ark will announce their engagement soon. Greenway, about thirty, son of Dr Greenway Hot Springs leading physician, served as a lieutenant in the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War. He has dined in Washington as the president’s guest and is from a prominent southern family. Greenway recently left Hot Springs for Washington to visit the president.
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Little Roex
Ark
Little Rock
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Roosevelt
John Greenway
Hot Springs
Greenway
Roosevelt Rough Rider
Southern Bell Buys Two Competing Lines In Anniston
Southern Bell purchases two large independent telephone lines and renovates them with modern equipment to provide first class long distance service. The project aims to give Anniston equal long distance connections with the east and match larger cities, under Manager Warlick's leadership.
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Anniston
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Warlick
Hisfeffer
Twain letter seeks government bonds for winter fuel
A dated Oct 20 letter from Mark Twain to the U S Treasury requests forty five tons of old government bonds for heating, twelve tons of greenbacks for cooking, and eight barrels of 1866 postal currency, delivering to Riversdale at lowest cash rate. The note also mentions Warter's Hand Made cigars and Dona hor & Ce.
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New York
Kury
Riversdale
Tragic double murder suicide at Pensacola home
In Pensacola on October 23 W. J. Pariton allegedly killed his wife and four-year-old son before slashing his own throat. The wife survived and the child is in critical condition. Pariton died. Authorities report the crime stemmed from jealousy and the attack occurred as Pariton sat beside the bed after the assaults.
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Pensacola
Fla
W. J. Pariton
Tarlton
Cheap Tickets to California or Northwest Offer
Public notice invites travel buyers to purchase discounted rail fares via Union Pacific and Southern Pacific routes. Inquiries should be directed to J. F. Van Rensselaer, General Agent, Atlanta, Georgia.
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California
Northwest
Union Pacific
Southern Pacifics
J. F. van Rensselaer
Atlanta, Ga
Man who rocks the boat praised as merciful angel
A colorful local saying contrasts the bold challenger with a cautious helper in civic life. The phrase elevates disruptive action as benevolent while tempering it with mercy and restraint. The line captures community debate over reform and guidance.
Work Resumed in Pennsylvania Coal Fields After Prolonged Strike
In Wilkes Barre Pa on October 23 1923 general resumption of work ends the six month miners strike. Many mines will not be ready for full production next week some weeks more with workers quitting voluntarily. President Mitchell prepares miners case for arbitration commission and an announcement may end the strike assessment collection soon.
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Mitchell
Arbitration Commission
Alice Elston Trial For Husband Murder Opens In City Court
The trial of Alice Elston for the murder of her husband Ed Elston is under way in the city court. A special venue was used to select the jury, with Mr. Charles L. Kline representing the defendant and W. C. Pannstall Jr. for the state. The shooting occurred at their Furneace Row home about a month ago and death was immediate. The proceeding may last several days.
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Alice Elston
Ed Elston
Charles L. Kline
W. C. Pannstall, Jr
Furneace Row
Kiston
Train Schedule Notices by The Iron Mountain Route
Oklahoma and Indian Territory and return dates set for August 9 and September 2 16 and October 7 21 via The Iron Mountain Route Tickets valid 21 days Write J BE Reblander T P GA Chattanooga Tenn
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Iron Mountain
J. BE. Reblander
Chattacoova
Tenn
Coal sale notice urges immediate purchase
Winter approaching coal sale alert urges buyers to act now and contact O. Watson at phone number 72 for arrangements.
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O. Watson
Hill Speaks in Tammany Hall at Democratic Rally
David Bennett Hill, former New York governor and senator, addressed a Tammany Hall gathering ratifying the Democratic state ticket. Grover Cleveland sent regrets. Speakers included Charles N Balger, John B Stanchfield, and Martin W Littleton. A parade preceded the event, reviewed by Bird S Coler at the Manhattan club.
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New York
David Bennett Hill
United States
Tammany Hall
Grover Cleveland
Charles N. Balger
Liedenant
John B. Stanchfield
Martin W. Littleton
Manhattan
Bird
Dr King’s New Life Pills Aid Vermont Man
In Cavendish Vermont an 8 year old man suffered chronic constipation until Dr King’s New Life Pills were used. The product claimed a complete cure and was sold for 25 cents at Miller Drug Co. and West End Drug Co.
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le Quinn Ot Cavendish
Dr. King
Miller Drug Co
West Ind Drug Co
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Alabama Stage Fair
NEW Coal and Wood Company
Eleventh and Moore Sts
Warter
Miss Roosevelt
U.S
Ala
Georgia
Louisiana
Paragon
Sterne’s Grocery
Southern Bell
Twain
Treas
Ury Department
Treasury Department
Mark Twain
Warter’sa
Donahor & Ce
Nan
Wege
Seaver
Stetson
Krippendorf and
Sawyer
Noble Street
Pennsylvania Coal
Texas
Hill
Hall
Juyler
Iverybody
Miller Drug Company
Sterne
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