Remarkable Link Between Roberts and Ragan Disappearances
Inspector Barry reveals an unusual link between the disappearances of Postmaster J. M. Ragan and Registry Clerk Frank Roberts, who fled with about 900 from the mails. Federal agents pursue Roberts, spotted in a northern city, with friends suggesting he may be a scapegoat.
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J. M. Ragan
Frank Roberts
R. E. Barry
Barry
Secret Service
Roberts
Birmingham
Young Roberts
Death of Mrs Pier ge Roser
Mrs. Pierce Roser formerly Ada Turner, daughter of Pink Turner once linked to Anniston printing offices, died suddenly at her Rome Georgia home. Relatives here were notified but cause was not given. Mrs Roser was well known locally. her husband once worked for the Star.
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Pierce Roser
Ada Turner
Pink Turner
Anniston
Rome
Roser
The
Star
Question Bee At Christian Church Promises Novel Night
A Christian church hosts a Question Bee this evening with a program designed to review Sunday school lessons from the first quarter of 1907. Printed programs in three parts cover the past quarter’s lessons and the event is billed as an engaging and novel activity.
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Christian Church
Maryland Methodist Protestant Conference Talks Union Plan
Washington April 3 The 79th annual Maryland conference of the Methodist Protestant church discusses a proposed consolidation with the United Brethren and Congregational churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
United
Bethren and
Congregational Churches
Weather forecast for Anniston area
Fair and warmer tonight with improving conditions. Thursday will be partly cloudy across Anniston and vicinity.
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Anniston
Postmaster J. M. Ragan Alleged Embezzler in West Virginia Case
Sheriff John Lewis of Marshall County issues invitations for the execution of Bob Watts at Guntersville next Tuesday. Watts, deemed insane in Jefferson County jail, remains confined in an asylum after multiple reprieves by Governors Jelks and Comer. The sheriff builds the gallows and lists eligible witnesses including Etowah deputies.
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Gadsden
John Lewis
Marshall Count
Bob Watts
Guntersville
Watts
Birmingham
Jelks
Comer
Lewis
Etowah
Williams will probably hang Williams will probably hang
Chief Justice John R. Tyson ruled the Jefferson county criminal court lacked jurisdiction on John Williams habeas corpus petition claiming insanity. The case returns to Cullman circuit court for resentencing and filing of papers, tied to Hipp murder verdict with July 27, 1906 execution date. Williams killed State Senator Hipp in Cullman in early 1906 and was sentenced to death.
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Star
Montgomery
John R. Tyson
Criminal Court
Jefferson County
John Williams
Cullman County
Williams
Hipp
Supreme Court
Hich
Southern plans more direct line to Birmingham from Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal reports that the Southern railroad considers a new nearly straight Atlanta to Birmingham line. Schedules could be at least four hours faster once details are arranged and work begins.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Southern Railroad
Atlanta
Birmingham
Appointed Post Master at Crudup by Etowah County
Daniel S. Reynolds has been appointed postmaster at Crudup in Etowah County. The appointment formalizes his role overseeing mail service for the Crudup area. Local residents will interact with the Crudup post office under Reynolds’s administration.
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Daniel
Reynolds
Crudup
Etowah County
Defaulter Postmaster Leaves City Without Notice
Postmaster J. M. Ragan boarded a westbound train Friday night after telling Mrs. Ragan he would return by Sunday or Monday. Post Office Inspector R. E. Barry notes possible defaulter status with entries suggesting not more than 4000 dollars. The exchange occurred at the Union depot at 10 o'clock, raising concern over missing status.
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of Ragan
U. S. of Post Office
R. E. Barry
J. M. Ragan
Mra. Ragan
Union Depot
Postmaster Ragan Charged With Defalcation In Anniston
Postoffice Inspector R B Bagry says Postmaster J M Ragan is a defaulter with shortages in the stamp department, dating from January 1. Bond indemnity covers the bondsmen, while Charles Barker temporarily leads operations as a new postmaster is sought. Ragan left Anniston Friday night. his whereabouts are unknown and wages for carriers are unpaid pending audits from Washington.
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Postoffice
R. BE. Bagry
Alabama
J. M. Ragan
Stamp Department
Barry
Washington
Ragan
Charles R. Barker
Barker
Charlie Barker
Mr. Barry
Talladega
Anniston
Montgomery
Four Children Die With Mother In Passaic Tenement Fire
Passaic New Jersey April 3 a barber Michael Salupo and his wife and four children died in a tenement blaze. The fire started in the basement and spread quickly trapping the family on the third floor. The children were found beside their mother after flames were put out. Several other families escaped unharmed.
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Passaic
N. J
Michael Salupo
Salupo
Dr Edward Everett Hale Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday
Boston April 3 Dr Edward Everett Hale preacher publicist and man of letters is 85 today He has served as senate chaplain spending winters in Washington and summers in Roxbury His vigor remains strong and his mind sound crediting outdoor life He is regarded as a leading figure in raising American moral standards and is known as professor of Americanism
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Edward Everett Hall
The
Star
Boston
Edward Everett Hale
Senate
Dr. Hale
Safe Entrances at Edge Mont Cemetery Ready
City authorities completed new entrances at Edge Mont cemetery, south west for white and north west for colored people. The safe access fixes remove dangers and are welcomed by the public.
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Edgemont Cemetery
Edgemont
World student Christian federation opens with American and international delegation
In Torio on April 3 Americans were prominent among delegates as the world student Christian federation conference opened. Delegates from 25 nations attended the ceremony marking the start of the event.
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TORIO
Student Christian Federation
Augusta Horse Show Opens as Major Southern Event
The Augusta Georgia show opened with a large attendance and is among the largest horse shows ever held in the South, signaling a major regional sport event in early April.
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Augusta
Busse elected Chicago mayor in close race
Chicago April 3 Frederick A Busse Republican won the mayoralty with 164 839 votes to 151 718 for Edward Dunne a plurality of 18 121 The Prohibition and Socialist candidates attracted 4875 and 13459 votes The city council will tilt Republican 35 to 34 with one independent Democrat and street car ordinances passed 165 846 to 132 720
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the Star
Chicago
Frederick A. Busse
Edward Dunne
Busse
Dunne
Elks Install New Officers Tonight at Annis ton Lodge
Annis ton lodge No 189 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will install new officers tonight in the Elks' lodge room with District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Eli P. Smith of Birmingham presiding. Recipients include Exalted Ruler Fred L. Blackmon and other officers with a social session and talks by prominent members to follow.
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Anniston Lodge No. 189
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Eli P. Smith
Birmingham
Fred L. Blackmon
Walter Hampton
J. Bryant Shelnutt
Patriotism and American thought in a notable citizen’s life
The subject’s career and influences reflect a patriotic American identity. His heredity environment and personal choices shaped his belief in American government principles and uniquely American sentiments.
600 Men Trapped in Tunnel Under River Fire Strands Workers
New York April 8 Six hundred sand hogs tunnel workers were trapped under the river when a fire cut compressed air to caissons. Escape was perilous as many rushed airlocks and suffered bends, some fatally. Engines kept running to supply air until flames forced engineers out.
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The
Star
New York
Eavssons
Fire Damages Home of Frank Reams on Brown Avenue
A fire at Frank Reams home 1414 Brown Avenue this afternoon was extinguished quickly by the West Anniston Fire Department. The blaze is said to have originated from the flue. Furniture suffered little damage and total loss is under $200.
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Anniston
Ragan
W. J F. van Arsdel
Newt H. Reid
Frank Reams
Brown Avenue
West Anniston
Cuban Financiers Oppose Cuban Republic Election Move
In Havana on April 3, financiers fear Taft's visit will trigger election dates and a return of the Cuban republic. They believe such a move would demoralize business and press Taft to report the matter to the U.S. president. Local authorities deem rumored Liberal–American troop hostilities irrelevant.
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The
Star
Havana
Taft
United States
Hill Resigns as President of Big Road in St Paul
April 3. J J Hill resigns as president of the Great Northern and will serve as chairman of the board of directors. L W Hill, his son, is now president.
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Hill
BIG Road
The
Star
ST. Paul
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
L. W. Hill
Two Talladega Post Offices Discontinued After April 30
The post offices at East End and La nier in Talladega county have been ordered discontinued after April 30. Everyone’s friend Dr Thomas Relectric Ou offers cures for toothache earache sore throat and heals cuts bruises and stops any pain.
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Talladega
East End
Lanier
Talladega County
Dr. Thomas
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Rome, Ga
Senator Hipp
Cullman
Southern
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Mrs. Ragan
Oxford
I. T. Smith
Christian Conference
Orient
Buesse
ELKS
E. P. Smith
Dr. T. J. Brothers
M. F. Doering
N. L. Myerson
Tyler
D. Harry Markstein
Grand Lodge
Mr. Tomlinson
James T. Greene
R. Hertz
Hurry Call
Brown ST
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