Majority Sues Minority Over Kaplan Mercantile Bond
The majority stockholders of Kaplan Mercantile Company sue minority stockholders L. H. Kaplan and C. H. Tomlinson and bondman J. Wikle to recover 500 dollars on a March bond. The suit appeals the dissolution of a prior injunction aimed at preventing the firm's office move from Anniston to Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Japsiey & Arnold
Messrs, J. Bernstein
I. Mahil
M. Brody
Kaplan Mercantile Company
Messrs
L. H. Kaplan
C. H. Tomlinson
J. L. Wikle
Anniston
Messrs. Kaplan
Tomlinson
Birmingham
Coleman
Supreme Court of Alabama
Anch
Arrests in Marvin Child murder mystery shock Philadelphia
Special to the Star. Frank J. Butler, second mate on the steamer John P. Wilson, was arrested on a charge of murdering Dr. Horace N Marvin's son. Butler tearfully proclaimed his innocence and was taken to Dover, Delaware for a preliminary hearing amid ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Philadelphia
Frank J. Butler
John P. Wilson
Horace N. Marvin
Dover
Del
Reward for arrest of car wreckers
Montgomery residents seek an end to streetcar strike violence. Governor offers a $100 reward for arrest of anyone shooting into or blowing up a car with dynamite. Police and sheriff urged to act decisively to stop the out rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Montgomery
Watts to Be Executed in Guntersville on Friday
Bobby Watts, condemned for murder in Marshall County, is slated for execution in Guntersville next Friday, April 26, after a 30 day reprieve that expired. Preparations for the hanging were completed, and governors extended invitations to nearby county sheriffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnlyss
Gr. Comer
Bobby Watts
Marshall County
Guntersville
Gadsden
Watts Case Delayed Justice After Prolonged Court Fight
Watts, held for years in the courts and once in an asylum, faced execution postponed on a plea of insanity. He was convicted of murdering an aged Confederate soldier near Guntersville with robbery claimed as the motive. He has always denied the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Guntersville
Carrington Rents Noble Home Moves to Woodstock Area
J B Carrington general manager of Woodstock Tron and Steel Corp rents A R Noble’s East Highlands home and plans to operate the larger Woodstock furnace. He will move to the Model City from Birmingham by June 1 with his wife and four children. The smaller furnace is running at full blast and meets Woodstock’s output expectations for the year. the larger furnace start is delayed by raw material shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carrington
Woodstock Tron and Steel Corporation
A. R. Noble
East Highlands
Birmingham
Woodstock
Heavier Rails Upgrade Electric Line Project
Improvements on the electric car lines include 60 pound rails and curves replacing 35 to 40 pound rails. Materials arrived and work already underway to bring the system to first class condition.
Family Poisoning in North Carolina Leaves Two Children Dead
In Wadesboro North Carolina on April 24 two children have died and nine family members of Haugh Jordan are seriously ill from suspected ptomaine poisoning.
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North Carolina
Star
Wadesboro
N. C
Haugh Jordan
Jeanes Gift Creates $1 Million Fund for Southern Rural Negro Schools
Philadelphia April 24 Miss Anna T Jeanes donates 1 million dollars to establish a trust for rudimentary rural schools for Southern negroes. Trustees named are Booker T Washington and Hollis Burk Frissell though their respective institutions do not share in the gift. Income funds rural and community schools for the great class of negro children in the Southern United States where only small schools exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anna T. Jeanes
United States
Methodist Educators Conference in St Louis
St Louis April 24 Among principal speakers at today’s general board of education sessions of the Methodist Episcopal Church South was Mayn N Moore president of Athens female college Alabama who spoke on Education of Women in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
General Board of Education
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
N. Moore
Athens
Ala
South
Weather Forecast for Anniston Area
Forecast for Anniston and vicinity calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight and Thursday. Highs reach mild levels with light winds and dry skies ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Shake-Up Here Not Expected In Alabama Court
A Montgomery report claimed Judge Oscar Hundley would reorganize clerks and deputies in the Northern District of Alabama. City sources say the report lacks foundation and no court officials will lose posts. both judges act in unison and politics stay separate from court business. Maj. Charles J. Allison has served as district and circuit clerk under two judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Oscar Hundley
Federal Court
Alabama
Judge Handley
Judge Jones
Bruce
College to pay Birmingham bond debt over five years
President Mellwain returns from Birmingham after arranging payment of 15000 subscribed by Presbyterians to liquidate a 20000 bonded indebtedness. First 3000 due next fall, rest in five years as bonds mature. No commencement this year. no senior matriculants. no college auditorium yet. Summer vacation begins first week of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Melflwain
Birmingham
Presbyterians of
Mellwain
Selma
United States Officials Included in Court Panel
Federal court roster lists commissioners referees in bankruptcy and deputy clerks among the judiciary staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Infant left on orphanage steps smothered to death
Talladega April 24 a three to four month old boy baby was found on the front porch wrapped in a storm apron and wool blanket. Investigators believe the infant was smothered and a £100 reward is offered for identification of the person who left the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talladega
Three Boilers Explode at Shoal Creek Lumber Plant
A trio of boilers at the Shoal Creek Lumber Company plant near Nadawah exploded, shaking the area for miles and wrecking the facility. Residents feared an earthquake as the blast occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Selma
Shoal Creek Lumber Company
Nadowah
Warehouse movement launched in Birmingham meeting
At the Hillman hotel meeting led by Hon. Harvie Jordan a movement was started to organize a million dollar bonded warehouse company for the purpose of expanding storage capacity and trade facilities in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Birmingham
Hillman Hotel
Harvie Jordan
Cotton certificates proposed as collateral in southern banks
Sowing the idea of accepting cotton certificates as collateral in Southern banks, equal in face value to bank notes. The move would elevate cotton dealers to banker status and bolster the cotton producer, aligning with two years of efforts by the Southern cotton association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cotton Association
John Mitchell Seriously Ill In Chicago Home
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America is gravely ill in Chicago. He is confined to bed at a friend's home and his wife has been notified. Roosevelt's letter on the Moyers-Taylorwood matter was read to him, but he offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Chicago
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Roosevelt
Moyer Tlaywood
Mr. Mitchell
Reverend Morris Stopping in Oxford En Route to Lincoln Conference
Rev. J. T. Morris of Sylacauga travels to the Methodist district conference at Lincoln and is staying in Oxford as a guest of Rev. T. K. Roberts until tomorrow.
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J. T. Morris
Sylacauga
Methodist
Lincoln
Oxford
T. K. Roberts
Dennett Bail Set After Alleged Bond Theft Case
Oliver M. Dennett, a New York broker, was arraigned and bail set at 10000 dollars after W W Douglas claimed bonds stolen from the Trust Company of America were in Dennett's possession The Trust Company president Thorne said 61000 dollars worth of bonds had been turned over but did not disclose how they were handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Oliver M. Dennett
W. W. Douglas
Trust’ Company of America
Thorne
Trust Company of America
Dennett
Trust Company
Priest Calls Bryan That Blatherskite In Lowell Speech Mixup
In Lowell Massachusetts on April 24 Rev Roberts pastor of a Catholic church urged his congregation to attend church rather than hear William J Bryan. He claimed his address would aid their souls more than Bryan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Lowell
Mass
Rev
Roberts
Blatherskite
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Telegraph line bought for 75 dollars
New Orleans April 24 used telegraph line of the Ocean Tow Company sold for 75 dollars. The 100 miles of wire and poles and 1600 feet of enabling cable had original installation cost near 20 000 dollars. The line connected New Orleans with the mouth of the Mississippi and was once the sole information link until wireless telegraphy and telephone reduced its use. The purchaser was an iron founder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
New Orleans
Ocean Tow Company
Mississippi River
South Atlantic States Festival Opens in Spartanburg
Visitors arrive for the opening of the South Atlantic states festival in Spartanburg North Carolina. The program features five concerts by Converse college chorus society a large orchestra and celebrated vocalists including Mme Sembrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
N. C
Converse College Chorus Society
Mme. Sembrich
Negro conference nominates Foraker for president
In Washington on April 24 the colored M F shured conference in its six day session nominated Senator Foraker of Ohio as its candidate for president. The conference includes Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Maryland Delaware and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
M.F. Shured
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
North Carolina
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Cited as Croup Remedy
Mrs L Whiteacre of Buffalo New York says Dr Thomas Electric Oil is the heat remedy for the often fatal disease croup and has worked in her family for eight years in testing this solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Mra. L. Whiteacre
Buffalo, N, Y
Dodson Taken for Preliminary Inquiry in Gadsden Case
O P Dodson the demented telegraph operator charged with assault with intent to murder after shooting his 2 year old son and wounding others. He is held in Calhoun county jail and will face a sanity examination in Gadsden as a lunacy commission may precede trial. The case draws unusual local interest.
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O. P. Dodson
Gadsden
Calhoun County
Gadaden
Dodson
Dodgson
Duelling officers fatally clash in Birmingham damage case
Miss Lucile Gayle, 24, daughter of KR Gayle, was shot in the leg during a pistol duel between J. B. Marshall and William Reeves on the Allen building steps. Both officers were arrested for assault with intent to murder after a dispute over a damage suit triggered the incident. The victim received medical care and was reported resting at St. Vincent's hospital.
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the Star
Birmingham
J. B. Marshall
William Reeves
Inferior Criminal Court
Lucile Gayle
KR. W. Gayle
Allen
Third Avenue
Nineteenth
Marshall
Reeves
Miss Gayle
Rubenstein
Gayla
St. Vincent's Hospital
Charter of Memphis Taken From Her
Memphis dates April 24 report the governor appointing five commissioners to take control of city affairs under a state act repealing the Memphis charter. Appointees include J. J. Williams president J. T. Walsh vice president David Og Rice K J Lemaster and S M Neely. The Malone administration will retire with the new commission taking over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
State
R. M. Patterson
Nashville
J. J. Williams
J. T. Walsh
David Og
Rice
K. J. Lemaster
8. M. Neely
Scarborough Drug Ad Claims 60¢ Candy Parity
An advertisement from Scarborough Drug promotes Liggett's Saturday Candy as equal to any 60 cent candy from Boston, priced at 209¢ and available fresh weekly.
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Liggett
Boston
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Messrs. Kaplan and
Wikle
Marvin Child
Montgomery Street
MR. Carrington
NOBLE
Will
Quakeress
Hundley
Wee Babe
de Mar i
Philadelphia Inquirer
South Atlantic States
Negro Conference
Foraker
Scarbrough
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