Col Zach Cobb Wins Laurels As Young Orator
Col Zach Lamar Cobb of El Paso Texas earns praise from local papers for a powerful defense speech in a bigamy case. El Paso Daily News El Paso Herald and El Paso Times all note his eloquence, emotional impact on jurors and judges and his rapid rise in the legal profession. He is said to be a promising future leading orator of the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach Lamar Cobb
el Paso
Texas
Rodolph de Lucenay
The
el Paso Daily News
Saya
Cobb
Southwest
el Paso Herald
el Paso Times Sai
Doctor Born's Automatic Collision Preventer for Trains
The Lawrenceville News-Herald reports Dr. Born, a popular physician, has invented a system to prevent train collisions. He presented the concept to Bowthern Railway President Spencer, who approved and funded patent efforts. The plan, kept secret until copyright protection, promises automatic stopping of trains heading toward each other, at an estimated cost of 150 dollars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville News-Herald
Born
Spencer
Bowthern Railway
Borna Dass
Washington
Lawrenceville
Get What You Ask For Cascarets Warning
A consumer alert warns buyers to insist on genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C C and not to accept bulk substitutions. Fraudulent substitutes may be sold by unscrupulous druggists. beware.
Spring Merchandise Triumph Reveals New Beauty and Value
This season we present a stock of Spring merchandise unmatched in beauty and quality in the region. Our persistent purpose drives every step of the business toward betterment. Come tomorrow to inspect months of planning and buying. you will call it a triumph in merchandising.
WEYLER'S ARMY HOLDS BACK RIOTERS IN SPAIN
Spanish censorship tightens as telegrams are blocked Barcelona firing continues at night 12 000 miners idle Cartagena feared trouble. Dynamite duty shifts raise state revenue. Leaders say general strike failed due to finances and political opposition while Socialist Pablo Iglesias warns against premature action.
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Madrid
Bayonne
Franco
Barcelona
Madrid Heraldo
Turey
Cartagena
Senor Reoyo
Federation of Labor
Spain
General Weyler
Pablo Iglesias
el Socialista
Over-Work Weakens the Kidneys in Health Advice
A fragmented health blurb discusses how overwork harms kidney function and impure blood. The text mentions constitutional diseases tied to kidneys and hints at remedies or cautions, citing general medical warnings without coherent detail.
Ore Lands Sold in Alabama Ore District
J E Penny of Decatur Alabama sold 1100 acres of ore lands in Russellville district to Obie Parethes for 50000 dollars. Buyers are drilling and finding valuable ore deposits where none were thought to exist. The report notes active pig iron trading in Birmingham with No 9 foundry iron steady at twelve dollars per ton, some firms paying thirteen. Alabama iron production in 1901 reached 1,226,592 tons. A mountain of arsenic was found near Tacoma Washington, a first major American deposit. Alexander City builds a knitting mill for ladies undergarments set to finish by April 1 employing about sixty. Pneumonia scourge worsens in Alexander City with high death rates.
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Sheffield
Ala
J. E. Penny
Decatur
Russellville
Birmingham
Activn
Alabama
American Iron and Bteo Association
East Coast Storm Disrupts Transit and Damages New York
A severe winter storm battered New York and the region, halting telegraph and telephone lines, delaying trains, and leaving cars stranded. Central Park suffered extensive tree damage while rivers risked floods from ice gorges. crews worked to restore service as the storm eased. In Clarke County, J A Suddeath announces candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic primary.
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New York
Central Park
New Jersey
Long Island
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Chester
Trenton
N. J
Wilmington
Bristol
Ton
Ring Proven Belongs to Whitehead in Settlement
The diamond ring case closed with Mr. Barch returning the ring to Alonzo Whitehead after doubts arose from a similar loss reported by Mrs. A H Stewart of Lexington. A Banner notice led a friend to claim the ring, but further checks confirmed the rightful owner, ending the dispute.
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Barch
Alonzo Whitehead
A. H. Stewart
Lexing- How
Whitehead
Mr Huggins Begins Erection Of New Residence
Harvey T. Huggins has started building a new two story residence on the corner of Barber street and the Boulevard. The home is described as a handsome addition and a fine ornament to that end of the city.
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Harvey T. Huggins
Barber Street
Boulevard
B. G. Bisson
Lexington
White Goods and Linens sale listing with marked-down fabrics
An old time catalog notes a busy Monday banner day at White Goods and Linens. Bleached Linen Damask and Napkins offered at unusually low prices. Linen Huck Towels hemmed at 15 cents each. A broad range of lawns batistes and laces from Lidia to French and India Dimi tris in various patterns. Skirt Crash fabrics priced by the yard with multiple vent counts.
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Lidia
India
Spring Dress Goods Display Promises Latest Fabrics
A city display touts an extensive collection of up to date dress fabrics and colors. Visitors are invited to see the newest ideas in foulards, Latin Liberty, duchess, taffetas, peau de soie, wash silks, silk grenadines, lansdowns, and silk crepe de chine, with emphasis on ambitious world creations and elaborate lines.
New Dress Fabrics Parade Shown In City Window
A display of new dress fabrics features novelty items and mandarin designs. The ad touts light wash fabrics touted at 20 cents, promising superior variety and fashionable patterns for the season.
Furnishings and Draperies Offerings in Fine Home Goods
A sales notice describes a wide range of home furnishings including a great line of Chinese and Japanese mattings, ingrain and Brussels carpets, rugs, art squares, lace curtains in Swiss and other varieties, ruffled Swiss babi net curtains, and new Obenile and tapestry portieres in various designs.
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Brussels
Net Renaizance
Irish Point
Battenburg
Hosiery Sale of Ladies Misses and Children’s Stockings
A gathering of new and reliable black and colored hosiery in cotton silk and lisle offered in plain and lace stripe effects suitable for ladies misses and children.
Laces and Embroideries Exhibit Promises Fashion Leadership
A new exhibit showcases an unmatched lace collection featuring Paris modiste inspired designs, Venitian and Egyptian bands, edgings, and allovers for dresses. Embroidered yokings and edgings in complete assortments display novel patterns and matched sets, signaling top fashion trends.
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Paris
Patent celebrates Dr Young patent for affordable fast typewriter
For over a decade Dr Young labored on a cheap rapid typewriter and after three years of work he won patent approval. The office allowed 96 claims, granting an exclusive patent. Despite interest, national push for sales has been slow and a government order for 75 000 was declined two years ago due to prior patent issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Young
Patent Office
Supt Bond Heads to Chicago for Education Conference
Supt G G Bond left Saturday for Chicago to attend the National School Superintendents Association meeting. He is described as a distinguished member of the body of educators. In his absence, Assistant Superintendent F M Harper will oversee the schools.
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G. G. Bond
Chicago
Bohool Superintendents Association
Bond
F. M. Harper
Little Babe Laid to Rest at Villa Cemetery
Funeral for infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford Lipscomb held Sunday at three o'clock at the Villa on Milledge avenue. Many friends from the area and Atlanta attended as the little casket was covered with flowers sent by sympathetic neighbors. The remains were laid to rest in Oconee.
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Rutherford Lipscomb
Milledge Avenue
Atlanta
Oconee
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ESTER
Mass
Col
Zach Cobb
Michael Brothers
Gen. Weyler
Winfield
Iowa
Caldwell
Tacoma
Wash
John T. Davis
America
Cornwall
United States
Alexander City
Messrs. T. C
Ben Russell
Bleetstorm
Pittsburg
Monongahela River
Alleghyny River
Clarke County
J. A. Suddeth
Cardus
Ser
Anya
Bipanmak
Hood
MR. Huggins
Supt. Bond
Bissons Fwgers
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