Train accident injures three on Southern Railway
An eastbound freight train on Southern Railway's Birmingham division derailed near Choccolocco last night after a long freight separated and crashed on an incline. The engineer fireman and conductor were badly hurt and rushed to Birmingham. exact names were unavailable. Main line blockage was cleared using switch tracks with minor delays to other trains.
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Birmingham
Southern Railway
Choccolocco
Choccoloeco
Young Prisoners Placed in Reform School
Sheriff W C LeGrande transferred Frank Belcher Jim Evans and Johnnie Naulbox to the state reformatory at East Lake after initial hesitation due to age and size. Officials cited overcrowding as a reason for delaying acceptance though the facility is said to hold 86 inmates but is crowded with 130.
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W. C. LeGrande
Frank Belcher
Jim Evans
Little Johnnie Naulbox
East Lake
Belcher
Evans
Naulbox Denies Leaving Boy In Reform School
John Naulbox, father of a boy sent to the reformatory for stealing a knife, disputes police and Star reports that he deserted the boy or is a drunkard. He says he left the boy with decent guardians and provided funds for his board, and that he is a sober, hardworking man.
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John Naulbox
Reformatory
Police Acourt
Star
Naulbox
Corey Gillman Wedding Planned in May in New York
Special to the Star reports El lis Corey, president of the Sel Trust, will marry actress Mabelle Gillman on May 7 in New York with only close friends present. Major James O Harley, a Gillman cousin, confirms the plans.
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New York
Chicago's dog show underscores kennel club effort
Special to the Star reports the Chicago kennel club beach show opening with an entry list over 1,000. Dogs span from the Chihuahua to the bloodhound as the event runs through the week.
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Chicago
Chicago Kennel Club
Mexico
Weather Outlook for Anniston Area
Forecast calls for fair and colder tonight with light frost. Thursday will be fair with continued calm conditions.
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Anniston
Colima Volcano Eruption Brings Widespread Panic Across Mexico
A seismic disturbance from Colima's eruption rumbles across Mexico and parts of Central America. Since Sunday eruptions continue with several Tehuantepec towns and Isthmus areas severely damaged. Pacific coast towns south of Colima hit by tidal waves as six towns are reported leveled. Panic and mass exodus sweep the affected region.
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The
Star
Mexico City
Colima
Mexico
Central
Teuhuantepec
Isthmus
Pacific Coast
Earthquake Devastates Mexican Cities Including Ayutla
Special to the Star reports multiple Mexican towns destroyed by recent quakes. Chilpancingo and Chilapa are ruined, Tixtla reportedly leveled, and messengers say Ayutla and Ome tepec have been wiped off the map. Ayutla lies about fifty miles from Chilpaneingo in Guerrero.
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Mexico
Republic
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Tixtla
Ayutla
Omete
Juniors Elect New Officers
SELMA April 17 The state council Junior Order of United American Mechanics adjourned after naming next year’s meeting in Birmingham. State counselor W. W. Nelson Decatur. state vice counselor J. B. Reddle Madison. secretary F. F. Conway Mobile. treasurer J. T. Baker Huntsville. conductor J. A. Wauchope Selma. warden L. F. Trube Mobile. inside sentinel P. H. Tyler Ensley. outside sentinel J. H. Thomas Whistler. national representatives W. J. Nesbit Decatur and W. F. McCartney Anniston.
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Star
Selma
State Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Birmingham
W. W. Nelson
Decatur
J. 8. Reddle
Madison
F. F. Conway
Mobile
J. T. Baker
Huntsville
J. A. Wauchope
L. F. Trube
Warden
P. H. Tyler
Ensley
Inside Sentinel
J. H. Thomas
Whistler
Outside Sentinel
W. J. Nesbit
W. F. McCartney
Anniston
National Representatives
Two Presidents to Patch Up Peace
Advices say the cruiser Chicago left Salvador with the Salvadoran president and the cruiser Boston left Nicaragua with that president aboard. Both leaders will go to Amapala Island for a peace conference.
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Star
Washington
Navy Department
Chicago
Salvador
Republic
Boston
Nicaragua
Amapala
Gadsden Clerk Arrested on Warrant
W. D. Manning, described as a young man of good address, was jailed on a Madison county justice warrant charging him with obtaining money under false pretense. Manning, employed at a West Gadsden store, reportedly owes Mrs. Josie Morrigan $55.
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W. D. Manning
Madison County
Gadsden
Money in stockings sparks D A R finance clash at convention
Washington April 17 The Daughters of the American Revolution split over financing tactics as the finance committee invested building funds in railroad bonds. A memorial portico dedication at Continental Hall marked the morning session while state delegations elected officers, including regents and vice regents from Georgia Alabama West Virginia and Virginia.
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The
Star
Washington
McLean
Daughters of the American Revolution
Finance Committee
McLeanites
Athens
Rhett Goode
Mobile
West Virginia
R. H. Edmonston
Morgantown
Douglas Newton
Hartford
Virginia
Samuel W. Jameson
Roanoke
J. D. Horsley
Lynchburg
Kaplan Mercantile Co. injunction dissolved by high court
The supreme court dissolved the injunction in the Kaplan Mercantile Co. case allowing majority stockholders to move their stock to Birmingham. Minority stockholders’ stance remains unannounced as attorney Blackwell Agee defer comment until the court opinion is reviewed. Captain Agee has not decided future action pending a copy of the ruling.
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Supreme Court
L. H. Kaplan Et al
Kaplan Mercantile Co
Birmingham
Kaplan
Messrs. Blackwell and
Agee
Texas State Golf Tourney Opens in San Antonio
The second annual Texas Golf Association tournament began today at the San Antonio Golf and Country Club. Fort Worth Houston El Paso Galveston Austin and Waco clubs are represented as the three day event gets underway with a smaller entry than last year.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas Golf Association
San Antonio Golf and Country Club
Fort Worth
Houston
el Paso
Galveston
Austin
Waco
Anniston Smoke Said To Shield Nearby Orchards
Observers report frost and cold affected fruit differently, with west of Anniston hit hardest as leaves blackened and crops damaged. Within the Anniston basin some orchards show uninjured fruit, and Oxford shares the pattern. Officials cite smoke from local industry and surrounding mountains as protecting orchards from the blast.
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Anniston
Oxford
Mrs Len G Broughton Injured by Atlanta Street Car
Mrs Len G Broughton wife of Dr Len G Broughton pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church was knocked down by a southbound electric car at East Cain and Peachtree streets at 8 pm. She suffered serious injuries and was aided at a nearby home before ambulances took her home. Dr Broughton with Rev C A Ridley was knocked down and sprained his right ankle.
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The
Star
Atlanta
Len G. Broughton
Tabernacle Baptist Church
East Cain
Peachtree Streets
Dr. Broughton
C. A. Ridley
Broughton
Dr Ridley recalls near fatal car accident with Broughtons
Dr Ridley recounts last night’s crash noting no warning of an approaching car. He describes pushing Dr Broughton to safety as the wagon forced them onto the track. Mrs Broughton, pinned under the car, survived miraculously though suffered intense pain until home treatment.
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Dr. Ridley
Dr. Broughton
Mrs. Broughton
Bryan Tops Brooklyn Democratic Dinner on Jefferson Birthday
William J. Bryan headlined the Brooklyn Democratic club anniversary celebration for Thomas Jefferson with a four-address program. The event featured speakers from New York and beyond including M. Shepard, G. Fred Williams, Governor Warfield, Augustus Thomas, and Ollie James, with Blount and Nixon in attendance.
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Star
New York
William J. Bryan
Brooklyn
Thomas Jefferson
Brooklyn Democratic Club
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Be, M. Shepard
G. Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Tyler
Virginia
Col
John W. Tomlinson
Birmingham
Warfield
Maryland
Augustus Thomas
Ollie James
Kentucky
James H. Blount
Georgia
United States
Philippines
Charles F. Murphy
Whammany Organization
Lewis Nixon
Shepard
Volcanic Eruption Forces Masses to Flee in Chile
Reports from Valparaíso indicate southern Chile endures a violent volcanic eruption in Valdivia province. Hundreds flee as lava and ash disrupt the region, following a disastrous quake last year.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Valdivia
Robber Loots Express Office in St Paul Heist
A bandit robbed the Northern Express Company union depot office in St Paul last night. He forced the clerk to open the safe and hand over a package containing $25,000 before escaping.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Northern Express Company
Union
New Wilmer Hotel Nears Opening After 20000 Remodel
The New Wilmer hotel formerly the Victoria is nearing completion and may open by May 25. A $20,000 remodel covers the building and equipment with ceramic mosaic ground floor tiling, creole marble wainscoting, leather walls, and hand relief ceilings. The hotel will be steam heated and have telephones in each room.
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Wilmer
Victoria Hotel
North
Georgia
Grand hotel remodel promises first class amenities
The lobby will house a telephone office and every convenience for a first class hotel. A barber shop sits behind the lobby separated by a French mirror. An up-to-date bar and a beautiful dining room await, with a new kitchen and elaborate upstairs renovations by Messrs. Humphreys and Stearns after delays in work.
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Messrs
Humphreys & Stearns
Dean's Regulats Bowel Cure Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts a simple bowel remedy Dean's Regulats promising relief from habitual constipation. Each box priced at 25 cents with a note to ask your druggist for them.
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Dean
Efforts Soon Planned to Free Thaw on Bail
New York April 17 District Attorney Jerome returns from Lakeville and plans to meet Attorney O Reilley to discuss securing Harry Thaw's bail. Habeas corpus action is likely as Jerome opposes Thaw's release while Evelyn Thaw and Mrs Holman refuse comment. Thaw remains in good spirits at the Tombs amid possible bail hurdles.
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The
Star
New York
Jerome
Lakeville
Harry Thaw
Atorney O’reilley
Thaw
Mrs. Holman
Great Naval Show at Jamestown Exposition Opens
About seventy five warships from eleven nations will take part in the opening ceremonies at the Jamestown exposition in Hampton Roads on April 26. Brazil will not send a battleship though Great Britain will contribute the most ships and armored cruisers. The cruiser Dreadnaught will be sent as part of the lineup. The United States will field nineteen battleships.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Brazil
Great Britain
United States
Final Sessions of Peace Congress Held in New York
The National peace congress held its final sessions in New York today with speakers including Seth Low George Gray Bartholdt of Missouri and William J Ryan. The event focused on legislative and judicial aspects of the peace movement. A grand finale dinner for about 2000 guests will be split into two sessions with the same speakers. Earl Grey governor general of Canada, and messages from Presidents Roosevelt and Diaz of Mexico will be read.
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New York
National Peace Congress
Seth Low
George Gray
Bartholdt
Missouri
William J. Ryan
Metropolis
Earl Grey
Canada
Roosevelt
Ding
Mexico
Capt Elliott's Orchard Saved Despite Frost
Capt J M Elliott of Elliott Fruit Co reports minimal damage to the company peach orchards near Gadsden. A few trees at the mountain foot suffered little, with clear air and mountain fires preserving the crop. The orchard, the state's largest with 80 000 bearing trees, yields unusually fine fruit sold to northern markets.
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Gadsden
J. M. Elliott
Elliott Fruit Company
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Corey
Mabelle Gillman
America
Birmingham -McCartney
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Gan
Kaplan Co
Kaplan Agash
Len Broughton
Jefferson
New York City
Lvelyn
Mother
Jamestown
Elliott
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