Train Robber Confesses In Bold Hold Up Near Woodstock
Herbert Thomas alias Thomas Edwards admits to being part of a trio that robbed a train on the Alabama Great Southern railroad near Woodstock. He identifies two others named Coley and Elmire, says he received only $20, and describes the plan and method used. He also faces other charges and recalls previous Mobile ties including a pressed-club business on Dauphin Street.
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Mobile
Herbert Thomas
Thomas Edwards
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Woodstock
Ala
Frank W. Crenshaw
Thomas
Coley
Elmire
Chief Crenshaw
New Orleans
Crenshaw
Mobil, & Ohio
Montgomery
Royal and Conti Streets
Windsor Hotel
Dauphin Street
Cedar
Warren Streets
Yuan Shih Kai Elected First China President After Ballots
London Oct 10 Yuan Shih Kai was elected first president of the Chinese republic after a twelve hour ballot session. Li Yuan Hung withdrew after the second ballot amid questions of contest and arrangement. Foreign ministers were alerted and recognition by major powers was expected within days. The process relied on a minimal framework of a constitution to allow election.
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London
Yuan Shih-Kai
Yuan
Weither
Li Yuan Hung
Kuo Min Tong
Hillsboro Items and Local Notes From Tennessee
Elder W R Shivery of Tennessee to preach at College Grove south of Hillsboro on Sunday October 12. Cotton crop fair, corn crop short, weather fine. Mr J D Wallace of New Decatur visiting town. Helen Thurman’s seventh birthday celebrated with surprise party at her home. List of attendees includes Ruth Thomas Adel Braun Ruth Frizzell Katherine Braun Lucile Osborn Eva Haynes Gracie Theeman Alice Thomas Lena Covey Violet Wenton Frances Watkins Mattie Masterson Aletha Braun Carolyn Maness Helen Thurman and many others. T W Potter thanks readers and invites more neighborhood items.
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W. R. Shivery
Tennessee
Church of Christ
College Grove
Hillsboro
H. T. Thurman
Helen
Mrs. Thurman
Ruth Thomas
Adel, Braun
Wm. Maness
Rll
Pauline Royer
Ruth and Moray Frizzell
Katherine Braun
Lucile Osborn
Eva Haynes
Gracie Theeman
Alice and
Alene Thomas
Lena Mae Covey
Violet Wenton
Frances Watkins
Mattie Francis Masterson
Aletha
Braun Carolyn Maness
Helen Mildred Thurman
Russell Covey
Thomas Dean Royer
William Braun
Vernon Ryan
Bari
Ralph Thurman
Everett Tant
Adlia Spain
Lavara Lee
Walter Wright
They Make You Feel Good Purging Tablets Ad
They describe Chamberlain's Tablets as giving a pleasant purgative effect and improving body and mind, making one feel joyful. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Inquiries on Boll Worm and Boll Weevil Distinctions
Washington D C October 10 The Department of Agriculture clarifies confusion between the boll worm and boll weevil and notes the current outbreak injures late in the season. It urges farmers to pick cotton quickly and plow and harrow to destroy larvae and prepare for next season. Farmers Bulletin 290 details control methods for different seasons.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
A Marvelous Escape
My little boy had a marvelous escape says P. F. Bastums of Princes Albert Cape of Good Hope. He suffered a severe croup attack in the night. A large bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was on hand. Following directions for an hour and twenty minutes he was through all danger. Sold by all dealers.
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P. F. Bastums
Princes Albert
Cape of Good Hope
D Vlers
Plague prompts demolition of water front building
A two frame building on the Seattle water front is slated for destruction after a bubonic plague infected rat was found inside. The health commissioner orders the ruin of the structure and nearby adjoining buildings may also be razed.
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Seattle
Wash
J. & Crichton
Commissioner of Health
Flee Our Hine of Hngreved Visiting Cards Prices
Fragmentary notice lists prices for visiting cards and related items. The readable text suggests a commerce-related listing or advertisement with pricing details for card services.
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Sanitary Plumbing and Heating CO
Grant St
THE
Morgan County National Bank
New Decatur, Ala
G. A. Hoff
WM. E. Skeggs
F. A. Bloodworth
Sandlin
Second Ave
Star Transfer Company
Eldred d Fletcher & Son
New Decatur
Yuan Shi KA
China
J. D. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
T. W. Potter
Decatur Drug Co
Decatur
J. A. Nelson’s Jewlery Store
Dillehay Bros
South
Owl
Order
Redmen of
Harrington
Great Southern
Nunchior
Malone Coal & Grain Company
Moulton Street
Johnson Street
Cain & Wolcott Real Estate & Insurance Office
Lampkin
Lafayette Street
Williams
RY J. F Mare Tie
Rane
W. F. Black
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