Ice Man Charged In Robbery At Woodruff Residence
Claude Glenn, described as a colored man, was jailed in default of $200 bond after being charged with robbing Mr C D Woodruff’s Marvin Hill home of meat, desserts, and a rubber coat. He allegedly entered Monday evening, fled when confronted, and was arrested yesterday afternoon based on matching footprints.
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Dr R T Reid Laid to Rest in Edwardsville
Funeral services for Dr R T Reid a prominent Edwardsville citizen who died after a short illness were held at the M E church where he was a member. Rev L H Jackson conducted the services and Masons buried him at Gane Creek cemetery. He was about 63 and a Civil War Confederate veteran.
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R. T. Reid
M. E. Church
L. H. Jackson
Masonic Order
Gane Creek
Mrs Bryant Sues Car Line Over July 4 Fatality
Several suits filed in the circuit court include Mrs. J. L. Bryant representing Edwin Paul Bryant estate against Anniston Belcher & Gas for 25000 after Paul Bryant fell from a crowded car and died in South Anniston on July 4. James Bishop seeks 10000 over a steam hammer injury. Josie Dodson sues L and NX railroad for 10000 over Frank Huson’s death near Union Depot on July 3.
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L. & NX. Railroad Company
Frank Houson
Union Depot
Atlanta & Birmingham construction chiefs arraigned on peonage charge
In Columbus Georgia on August 15 five officials and a commissary from the Atlanta and Birmingham Construction Company were arraigned before Commissioner Brown on nine peonage charges. Trial not concluded. defendants released on bond.
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J. Eason
William Matthews
Atlanta & Birmingham Construction Company
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Public Printer Stillings backs higher wages
Washington Aug. 15 Public Printer Stillings favors higher wages in the government printing office. He says the work has changed with type setting machines and the 4 per day wage is not fair for skilled operators. He will likely recommend Congress raise the scale.
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Anti bucket shop law likely after bank defalcation
Birmingham officials move to curb wire brokerage after the defalcation of First National Bank paying teller Chisholm. An ordinance to bar licensing of wire brokerage houses after current licenses expire is to be introduced. Attested funds of 18,864 dollars deposited by P. G. Smith, Foster & Co. agent, are tied to the case.
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Chisholm
First National Bank
Smith
Foster & Co
Democrats Push Victory in November Campaign
Washington Aug 15 Officials of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee work day and night to win the November election. Chairman Griggs Vice Chairman Bowers and Secretary Edwards say efforts target voter realization of the need to entrust government to the Democratic party. Reports from the Middle West are encouraging with Ohio Indiana and Minnesota noted.
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Edwards
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Hadley Attacks Standard Oil as Criminal Business
Missouri Attorney General Hadley denounces Standard Oil for restraint of trade claims and urges state legislatures to enforce laws equating corporate misconduct with burglary and theft, underling calls for swift justice.
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Alton
Hadley
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Farmers Union gathering at Oxford Lake highlights unity and cooperation
Hundreds of farmers attended the Partners Union event at Oxford Lake, with Walter T. Jones and Charles D. Kline delivering speeches on unity and the farmer's role in national welfare. The meeting stressed cooperation against corporate greed, welcomed several political candidates, and noted that politics are prohibited among members.
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Partners Union
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Farmer’s Association
Farmer’s Union
Army of the Philippines Reunion Parade In Des Moines
Regular troops from Fort Des Moines and Iowa National Guard detachments joined Philippine veterans in a grand parade that drew thousands. Colonel A. S. Frost of Evanston IL acted as grand marshal as the sev enth annual reunion continued with business sessions to select officers and set next year’s date and location.
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Star
Des Moines
Iowa
Army of the Phillippines
Fort Des Moines
Towa National Guard
Veterans parade marks Grand Army encampment in Minneapolis
Thousands of Civil War veterans march through downtown Minneapolis as the Grand Army encampment parade draws tens of thousands. The two mile route is lined with decorated streets and reviewing stands while state and city officials, banks and employers close for the holiday. Veterans from 42 states and territories participate, escorted by Columbia Post No. 706. The event caps a weekend of open houses, concerts, and receptions for attendees arriving by special trains.
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Grand Army
Nue
Anniversary of First Electric Railroad Near Berlin
At Litcherfields near Berlin a festivity marked the 250th anniversary of the world’s first electric railroad. Siemens and Halske built the line, with Herr Beyer as the initial motorman and conductor, later becoming chief inspector of the expanding Berlin electric railway system.
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Berlin
Siemens and Halske
Anbault
Herr Werner von Siemens
Train Dispatch Men On Trial In Alabama Arbitration Case
Charged with violating the arbitration act by discriminating against union men, several Louisville and Nashville railroad dispatchers faced trial in Birmingham before Commissioner Watta. The hearings, likely to last several days, mark among the first such cases in Alabama and the South.
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Birmingham
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Alabama
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Bevan Plans Australia and New Zealand Tour
Paris report confirms William J. Bevan will visit Australia starting after the November election sailing from San Francisco. He will tour New Zealand as well, traveling alone for ten weeks with an undecided itinerary.
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William J. Bevan
Melbourne
Australia
San Francisco
New Zealand
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