Labor League Convention Calls for Union of Workers
Birmingham October 29. Between 300 and 600 delegates are expected at a Sunday convention in the Labor Temple to form the Union Labor League. Local unions are urged to send two delegates each with miners likely to supply 100 to 150 attendees. Ed Flynn, United Mine Workers district president, will serve as treasurer. Delegates from most local unions are anticipated and donations to test the anti boycott law constitutionality are expected to grow.
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Birmingham
Labor Temple
Twenty-first Street
Union Labor League
Ed Flynn
United Mine Workers of America
Union Labor
Messenger Boys Won Strike Settlement at Western Union
Messenger boys in Montgomery went on a several hour strike yesterday demanding higher delivery rates. They sought an advance from one and a quarter to one and a half cents per message and on returns from one and a half to two cents. The company granted the requests and the strikers returned to work.
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Montgomery
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
There is a strong claim for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions, and piles. Priced at 25 cents, the product is advertised with a guarantee of satisfaction by West End Drug Store and Miller Drug Co., Druggists.
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Bucklen
West End
Miller Drug Co
Collins Funeral for Aniston Man in Gadsden
J M Collins former Aniston resident died in Gadsden Tuesday night. His body reached Aniston this afternoon and was buried at Hillside Cemetery after grave services led by Rev J H Foster. He oversaw Woodstock charcoal furnaces and held a Seaboard Air Line grading contract near Schenk's Springs. Reports say his death followed injuries from a grade accident weeks earlier.
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J. M. Collins
Annistonian
Gadsden
City
Ceme
Independent Farmers Face Cotton Trust Decisions
New York reports highlight the south as the dominant cotton producer and the world’s buyer power. Spinners plan to buy on their terms, while planters could push higher prices by selling selectively. Mr Buston’s forecast puts southern harvest at about 11.25 million bales, with a repeated missed target.
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New York
South
Buston
Attwoop, Violett & Co
Chiefs Eyes Southern Police Association Formation
Chief Sweets has an invitation to the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in New Decatur November 10 11 and 12 to discuss forming a southern association allied with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Secretary Chambers reports letters to 685 southern towns with 450 responses 449 favorable. The new group would include towns of states adjoining Alabama and a strong visitor program is planned including social events a tannery tour and a boat outing.
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Chief Sweets
Alabama Association, of Chiefs of Police
New Decatur
Southern Association
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Chambers
Alabama
Decatur
Enthusiastic Anniston Lodge Meets With Elk Guest
An Anniston lodge, No. 189, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held a lively session last night with District Deputy Jones from Huntsville as guest. Thomas E Kilby was initiated into Elkdom during the meeting followed by social time and refreshments.
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Anniston Lodge
No. 189
Benevolent and Protective Order of
E Ks
Jones
Huntssville
Thomas E Kilby
Eikdom
Great Sensation In Joesville Saved By New Discovery
W H Brown of Joesville Ind was said to be near death but Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption saved his life. He reports instant relief from asthma and a cure, noting it also treats Consumption Pneumonia Bronchitis and Grip. Sold for 50 cents and 1 dollar by West End Drug Store Miller Drug Co. Druggists.
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Joesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
West End Drug Store & Miller Drug Co
State Christian Church Convention Set for Bessemer
The state convention of the Christian church meets in Bessemer from November 9 to 12. President Dr. Er O Anderson of Anaviston calls the gathering with preachers including Rev B L Smith Cincinnati Rev A B Philips Augusta Ga Rev O P Spiegel New Orleans and Rev T M Raios Cincinnati. About 150 to 200 delegates are expected as Alabama shows rapid church growth with 100 churches and 10 000 members.
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The
Christian Church
Bessemer
Er. O. Anderson
Anaviston
B. L. Smith
Cincinnati
A. B. Philips
Augusta
O. P. Spiegel
New Orleans
Noble Very Low Ill at Home in Atlanta Visit
Mr. William Noble lies seriously ill at his home and relatives afar were notified by telegraph. He had recently returned from the Noble infirmary in Atlanta and seemed improved before a sudden turn for the worse yesterday.
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William Noble
Noble
Nobile
Atlanta
Rock Island System Round Trip Fares to Southern States
One fare plus two dollars for a round trip to points in Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico via the Rock Island System Tickets on sale the first third Tuesdays of each month Let 8 L Parrott T P A Atlanta Ga tell you about it.
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Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Rock Island
L. Parrott
Atlanta, Ga
Heir to Fortune in France Reported to Garrett Family
Mrs Octavia Hurtel Garrett wife of W J Garrett registrar in chancery Birmingham and her brother Gordon Noel Hurtel of The Atlanta Constitution are named heirs to a vast French estate valued at about 200 000 francs per person. The property includes a Bank of France account and a Bordeaux estate with rentals. Papers identifying the heirs were sent to the French consul in Mobile.
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Birmingham
Octavia Hurtel Garrett
W. ©. Garrett
Mobile
Gordon Noel Hurtel
The
Atlanta Constitution
Ballen
France
Garrett
Hartel
Bank of France
Bordeaux
Hurtel
Mehart and Favors Cleared on Liquor Charge
Mehart and Favors were tried for liquor law and Sunday entry violations at the office saloon. Evidence showed no liquor sale and both faced a minimum $25 fines for Sunday entry. appeals filed.
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Louie Mehart
Perry Favors
McGhee
State Board to Meet for New Registrar Appointments
The state board of registrars will convene in November to appoint registrars under the new election law. The board, chaired by Governor Jetks with Thomas L. Sowell and RR Poole, will choose three registrars per county. Registrars begin work July 1, 1904. new voters since November 1902 and those denied registration by legal causes qualify for certificates. Many applicants seek reappointment. mail to board has increased.
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Jetks
Thomas L. Sowell
Commissioner of Agriculture RR
Poole
State Board
Rock Island Offers Seasonal Pacific Coast Rates
From September 15 to November 30 the Rock Island announces an exceptionally low rate for travel to the Pacific coast. Full information may be obtained by writing 8 L Parrott T P A Atlanta Ga.
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Pacific Coast
Rock Island
L. Parrott
T. P.A
Atlanta
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Messenger Boys
Collins
Atwood, Violett & Company
Sterne’s Grocery
Elkson
Meharg
Mr. Meharg
Pirker
Hts
State Board of Registrars
Live & Love Drug Company
Nunnally’s Candies
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