Alabama’s Capt. John B. McDonald Seeks Brigadier Generalship
The piece praises Capt. John B. McDonald of Alabama, a veteran of the First Alabama and Second Cavalry, for leadership in the Spanish American War and in the Philippines. It notes a recent injury, his current sick leave in the United States, and a hoped promotion to brigadier general supported by Alabama and southern sentiment.
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John B. McDonald
Alabama
McDonald
Philippines
United States
Abercrombie Announces Third Run for State Education Chief
The Huntsville Mercury notes that John W. Abercrombie will seek a third term as State Superintendent of Education. Voters, officials, and Democrats view the move as a natural continuation after three years of improving public schools.
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Abercrombie
Alabama
Four More Hot Summers Coming
Astronomers explain that sun spots signal internal solar turmoil and that a coming primary cycle will unleash four years of intensified solar eruptions. These outbursts will bring extreme heat, drought, and erratic weather across Earth, with record temperatures and severe storms in many regions.
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Earth
Planeta
President and party travel to Buffalo for Pan-American Exposition events
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley with the diplomatic corps left Washington on a special Pennsylvania train for Buffalo to attend Pan-American exposition ceremonies. Secretary Wilson and daughter join, along with Chief Clerks Michael and Cox. They will stay through Friday evening and observe President's Day activities.
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Washincron
Sept
McKinley
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Wilson
Michael
Stafe Department
Cox
Bureau of American Republics
Cuba Seeks Annexation Under American Mantle
Havana dispatch notes that the Advis ador Commercial reports the economic scene shows Cuba must accept U S tutelage to gain concessions. Union Espanola asserts a majority of Americans favor annexation and foresee Cuba becoming like other republics if left to itself, supporting Spain’s view on independence.
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ador-Commercial Today
Cuba
United States
The
Union Espanola
Spain
New Through-Line Cuts Westbound Travel Time to Ports
A new rail connection links Meridian to Shreveport via the Queen and Crescent line. The route diverges to Texas, reducing travel time to ports in Texas from seven to twelve hours. Southern Railway No 37 ties into the voyage, offering faster westbound service.
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Onober
Meridien
Shreveport
Pexas
Southern Railway
Illness claim cites Foley remedy curing cough
A letter from C. Unger of 212 Maple Street reports a long hacking cough mistaken for consumption, says Drs treated for months, and credits Foley’s Honey and Tar with curing the ailment, noting no trouble since.
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C. Unger
Maple St
Coampaign
Til
Foley
Mebkireath Drug Co
Southern Railway offers low rates to National Encampment event
From Cleveland Ohio September 7 to 11 1901 tickets to the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic are offered at low rates with a final limit of September 15 by depositing tickets with a joint agent in Cleveland before noon September 12 and paying a 50 cent extension fee to October 31 1901. For further information contact a Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Railroad representative.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland
The
Southern Railway
Vickers
Bepr
Oryssetoer
Southers Railway
Alabama Crest Soulero Railroad
J. K. Reynolds Exert Plumber Ad Offers Prompt Work
J. K. Reynolds, an expert plumber, guarantees prompt careful and satisfactory service. Large stock of bathtubs and other supplies available.
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J. K. Reynolds
Increased Passenger Service to the Choctaw Route
Effective October 7 the Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Ark. The service expansion doubles daily trains to India and Oklahoma Territories with connections to points across southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the Nave.
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Memphis
Hot Springs Ark
India
Oklahoma Territories
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Oil Strike Reported at Cordova
A Cordova telegram from Walker county announces the Hloughton Oil company struck oil near Cordova at 1150 feet depth with a very fine showing and great excitement. Gas was struck in borings last week after five weeks of sinking and repeated indications of oil.
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Birmingham
Cordova
Walker County
lHloughton Oil Company
Georgia Farmers Urged to Save Hay for Winter Stock
Georgia farmers are urged by the state department of agriculture to store all possible hay and feed on their lands for the coming winter and spring. Entomologist Scott reports western hay and corn losses and rising prices, warning Georgia producers to accelerate hay saving to avoid starvation costs.
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Atlanta Journal
al Farmers of Georgia
State Department of Agriculture
Scott
Capitol
Colorado
Northwest
Georgia
Johnston & Sons Move to 1106 Noble Street in New Quarters
The firm announces relocation to 1106 Noble Street and continues cash sales with discounts from ten to twenty five percent versus credit houses. They now specialize in Dry Goods Clothing Shoes Hats and Notions and highlight a new line of shoes made for them including school shoes for boys and girls.
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Noble Street
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Anniston, Ala
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Eral
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Second Cavalry
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Anniston
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the Republic
J. L. Wikle
Job Office
Tr A Moore
R. C. Johnston & Sons
Burnett & Bellingrath
11Th St
London Tailor
G., W. Talbertt
Prop
Constantine Building
Columbian Building
L. Mallory
Furniture House
Opera House
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Jas. Crook
Fe Bama
Oxford Lake
Howard W. Sexton
Annison, Ala
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