Anniston City Council Opens With Rigid Party Trains
The new Anniston council meets amid swift railroading by the Kilby faction as Judge McCarty presides. Salaries for officers are set, inspector offices split, and committees named, with minor opposition. The scene signals upcoming intense political clashes in ensuing months.
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Braxton Bragg Corner
Alabama
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E. P. Cooper
J. M. Ledbetter
F. E. Galbraith
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H. A. Young
A. P. Agee
E. K. Moon
Thomas McNamara
H. D. Jirels
Seah M. Eason
J. M. Sweets
J. ¥. Chandler
W. H. Crabtree
J. A. Kyle
Joe Dill
J. J. Peeples
H. H. Tally
W. J. Morton
A. A. Beale
W. L. Dale
W. F E. Parker
Sexton
A. A. Carmichael
J. W. Eden
D. C
Prohibition and Juvenile Justice Reforms Spark Council Action
The city council raised Judge Greene's salary to 75 and created a juvenile probation framework under a state act. Acting Chief Joe Dill becomes probation officer to oversee delinquent youths, ensuring they are not confined with hardened prisoners and guiding rehabilitation or reform school placement as needed.
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City Recorder
Legiature
Recorder’s Court
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Hundley Holds First Court Today
Birmingham April 12 Judge Oscar Hundley announced his first term of court in Birmingham to proceed today clerk Charles J. Allison reported. A crowded docket awaits as many cases from the previous docket were continued due to Judge Jones leaving for Anniston before the Birmingham docket could be cleared.
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Birmingham
Charles J. Allison
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Oscar Hundley
Jones
Anniston
Georgia Farmers Seek Two Cent Passenger Rate Cut
Georgia railroads plan strong opposition to any rate cut as the Georgia Farmers' Union petitions the state rail road commission for a flat two cent passenger rate. The roads argue South wide increases in operating costs prevent reductions and the commission will hear the request tomorrow.
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Farmers’ Union
The
Star
Atlanta
Georgia
State Railroad Commission
Georgia Farmers’ Union
South
State Commission
Arbor Day Observed Across Ohio Schools
Arbor day was generally observed throughout the state with tree plantings and special exercises in public schools, Columbus reports.
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Ohio
Columbus
Jury Disagrees in Thaw Case Ends Deliberations
New YorkApril 12 The Thaw murder trial jury cannot reach a verdict 7 to 5 for first degree murder and is discharged by Justice Fitzgerald. Heavy police guard clears crowd as Mrs Evelyn Thaw and others depart amid camera crews and cheers.
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New York
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Thaw Denounces Concealed Weapon Carriers in Statement
Harry K. Thaw, in a morning statement from New York, says he despises carriers of concealed weapons and asserts he never carried one until his life was in danger. He maintains the trial relied on written state law and that he and Jerome believe he is innocent.
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Star
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Mr. Jerome
McNealey Fate in Hands of Jury in City Court Trial
Lee Foy McNealey, a Black youth, stands trial for the murder of John Stoutenmire as a packed crowd watches. He claims the killing was accidental with defense by Fred L. Blackmon and Hugh D. Merrell while Judge Tate aids Prosecutor W. C. Tunstall. The jury began deliberations and a verdict was expected later today or possibly tomorrow.
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Lee Foy McNealey
John Stoutenmire
Lee Foy
Ing
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Hugh D. Merrell
Tate
W. C. Tunstall
Kolb Reacts to Graves Speech at Bryan Banquet
Hon. Reuben F. Kolb, once a leading Alabama politician, returned from Chattanooga where he attended the Bryan banquet and praised John Temple Graves speech proposing that Bryan nominate Roosevelt for 1908. He called Graves remarks ridiculous and absurd.
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Weighty Question Debate by Students
Washington April 12 that the government ownership of interstate railways would serve the public weighs in a debate this afternoon between George Washington University and University of North Carolina teams with UNC affirmative and GW negative Athens Ga April 12 UNC vs Georgia debate tonight with UNC leading six of nine prior clashes the topic government ownership of interstate rail lines.
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Star
Washington
George Washington
North Carolina
Athens
University of North Carolina
University of Georgia
Gadsden Fire Damages Phone Company
The Southern Bell Telephone Company suffered a loss estimated at 5000 dollars in a fire in the Tunnel block in Gadsden last night. Three large cables were wrecked, putting nearly half the city’s telephones out of service until cables are re established at a high cost and effort. The Tunnel block buildings were condemned and soon to be torn down, so building losses are minimal. The fire crippled the local telephone system.
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The
Star
Gadsden
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Wool Market Remains Dull in Boston Report
Boston dispatch reports no improvement in wool markets with extremely dull activity and falling prices on old contracts. Domestic wool supply favors buyers as shipments to April 11 total 93,537,829 pounds while receipts reach 73,754,208 pounds, compared with last year's figures.
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Star
Boston
Commercial Bulletin
Arlington unveils Rough Riders tribute shaft in memorial service
In Arlington National Cemetery a new shaft honoring Rough Riders was unveiled with music and oratory. President Roosevelt delivered the address praising bravery and sacrifice. A military parade preceded the ceremony, with local veterans, G A R posts, and troops from nearby garrisons. Mrs. Lillian Capron unveiled the monument, honoring Captain Allyn K Capron, said to be the first American officer killed in the Cuban campaign at Las Guasimas.
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Washington
National Cemetery
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Roosevelt
G.A. KR
Las Guasimas
Lillian Capron
Allyn K. Capron
A Modern Lucretia Unearthed in Silesia
Berlin April 12 Frau Ernestine Feige of Grunau Silesian mountains has been condemned to death for poisoning a man and a woman who lodged with her. She is charged with four other poisonings but seven years old cases lack definite proof. Her motive was money. She used arsenic in all crimes, reflecting a district rich in arsenic and graves in ore-rich soil.
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Berlin
Ernestine Feige
Grunau
Silesian
Local Debate Draws Lines Between Affirmer and Visitor Sides
In a heated community discussion the locals argued for the affirmative and visiting participants urged the negative. The meeting highlighted contrasting views on a public policy matter affecting residents and visitors alike.
Alabama Sunday school convention closes with praise
Birmingham April 12 2000 voices join in Bleat Be the Tie That Binds at the state’s largest Sunday school convention ending after three days of work. Officers reelected include Sidney Herbert Glan as recording secretary and Judge Joseph Carthel as general secretary with Minnie Kennedy as field worker.
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The
Star
Birmingham
Inds
Alasbama
Sidney Herbert Glan
Joseph Carthel
Minnie Kennedy
G. G. Miles
Montgomery
Young Offender in Polis Court
The trial of a boy named John Naulbox in police court found him guilty of stealing a knife from City Hardware. The eight to ten year old was ordered to the state industrial reform school, under juvenile crime law and recorder jurisdiction.
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Little John Naulbox
Little John
Birmingham
Carnegie Ceremonies Continue In Pittsburgh Dedication
April 12 Pittsburg The dedication of the Carnegie Institute proceeds with addresses of congratulation from universities and learned societies worldwide. A banquet at the Hotel Schenley will honor Mr and Mrs Carnegie with 200 covers reserved for guests of the dedication event.
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