New Arms Conveyed to Rebels in Nicaragua Conflict
The steamer Utstein arrived at Bluefields with arms for the revolutionary army. Estrada, fortified at Rama with about two thousand men, faces danger as his ammunition reportedly fails to fit his guns. Zelaya's forces oppose Estrada, while Manuel Madriz is named as Zelaya’s potential successor. The cruiser Des Moines is on standby to protect Americans if Zelaya defeats Estrada at Rama.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Dee
Utstein
Revolutionary Army
Estrada
Rama
Zelaya
Managua
Jose Madrise
Des Moines
Senate action centers on Nicaraguan crisis and Zelaya
In Washington on December 10 the senate debated a Raynor resolution blaming Zelaya for the deaths of two Americans, Grace and Cannon. Senator Cummins proposed amendments to the interstate commerce law in a separate set of resolutions.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Raynor
United States
Zelaya
Grace
Cannon
Cummins
Raid on wholesale blind tiger in Pratt City
In Birmingham a large wholesale liquor operation was raided by deputy sheriffs. Peter Parolio and Matt Billingsley were arrested for violating the prohibition law. Officers Chew Cowan Childress and Lucian Brown seized 28 casks of beer nine cases of whisky a half barrel of whisky and four kegs.
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Birmingham
Pratt City
Peter Parolio
Matt Billingsley
Chew, Cowan, Childress
Lucian Brown
Final Cotton Crop Report Sees 10,088,000 Bales for 1909
The bureau of crop reporting department of agriculture releases the last crop report for 1909 showing a total of 10,088,000 bales of cotton. The estimate appears bullish.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau Crop Reporting
Department of Agriculture
Stephens Named Postmaster of Attalla Alabama
At Attalla Alabama John J Stephens has been appointed postmaster effective December 10. The action follows official recommendation and fills the local postal office leadership.
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Apap
John J. Stephens
Attalla
Ala
Holiday Shopping Advice From Clerks
In preparation for Christmas festivities the article urges shoppers to shop early to avoid the eleventh hour rush and to help clerks by reducing last minute crowding. It emphasizes the golden rule and manners in holiday buying.
Anniston Rail Stations Face Public Criticism and Delays
Citizens accuse railroads serving Anniston of ongoing neglect creating a mud shack station. The piece argues for a candid public accounting, urging action to remove daily hardships during arrivals and departures in all weather, and to show appreciation for Anniston’s patronage.
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Anniston
Bowser Cleaning System to Modernize Anniston Laundry
Wilson and Rose, operators of the Anniston Steam Laundry, inaugurate a Bowser Cleaning system in a new apartment attached to their building. The method promises easier, better garment cleaning with fewer odors and can refresh light fabrics and feathers. P Persing of the 8. F. Bowser Co. is installing the machinery and operation is expected by late next week.
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8. F. Bowser Co
City Magistrates Meet Albany Conference on Juvenile Delinquents
Magistrates from cities outside New York discuss drunkenness non support juvenile delinquents and sentencing options at a State probation commission session in Albany. A fingerprint and pertillon identification demonstration by the State department of prisons highlighted today's agenda.
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Albany
N. Y
Magistrates of Criminal and Children’s Courts
New York City
State Probation Commission
New York State
State Department of Prisons
Santa Stays Jolly Amid London Holiday Triumph
London shopkeepers ignore political turmoil as Christmas trade surges. Luxurious displays on Ludgate Hill attract crowds while gutter merchants fill curbs. Puddings for Canada and colonies fetch 10 to 25 dollars, with Royal Sandringham preparations and festive duties highlighted by King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
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London
Ludgate Hill
England
Canada
India
South Africa
Australia
West Indies
Sandringham
Prince of Wales
Yuletide
Edward
Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Sandringham House
Minister Pleads Guilty to Drunkenness at Conference
Opellika December 10 Rev J M Mangum pleaded guilty before the Methodist conference to drunkenness and was suspended for three months. His frank admission earned him a lighter punishment.
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Opelika
J. M. Mangum
Methodist
Manly
Husband of Sembrich In Critical Condition
Salt Lake City Dec 10 The famed soprano Mme Sembrich rushes with her husband to Los Angeles as Herr Stengle battles pneumonia. Doctors say only the saner climate of California can save him.
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Salt Lake, Utah
Mme. Sembrich
Los Angeles
Cal
Herr Stengle
Kansas Equal Suffragists Gather for State Convention
Enthusiasm dominated the Kansas State Equal Suffrage Association delegates arriving in Topeka for the annual two day convention. Officers will be elected and annual reports given while leaders from across the country address the gathering.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Stae Equal Suffrage Association
Christmas Tree Trade Expands as New York Sees Cheaper Stock
New York reports a strong Christmas tree season with a first consignment of about 12 500 trees arriving from Winslow Mills Maine. Dealers forecast abundant supply and lower prices, noting the trade grows yearly despite nostalgia for traditional customs. Canada increasingly supplies the demand. Continued on Fourth Page.
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New York
Metropolis
Winslow Mills
New York City
Maine
Canada
Alabama canvasses election on amendment vote
Montgomery Dec 10. Governor and secretary of state announce official tally of the recent election. The amendment received 39,093 votes while 76,272 voted against it, making a total of 125,365 ballots cast.
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Montgomery
Alabama Prohibition Amendment Defeated By Vote Count
Special to Star Montgomery December 10 The official statewide tally finishes with 125 365 ballots 76 272 against 49 093 for the prohibition amendment The margin against the amendment is 27 179 It is unusually large turnout for a state election exceeding 100 000 ballots
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Star
Montgomery
New Representative Sworn In As House Adjourns Early
The House convened with Representative Moxley sworn to fill Senator Lorimer’s seat. It adjourned at 1 30 PM without major business and will reconvene next Tuesday at noon.
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Washington, D. C
House
Moxley
Senator Lorimer
Farmers Rally Draws Anniston Crowd at County Convention
A large crowd is expected in Anniston tomorrow to attend a farmers convention starting at 10 a m. Distinguished educators will speak on agriculture. Roland Turner organized notices countywide while TH T Persons will briefly advocate a Calhoun county fair next fall.
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Anniston
Roland Turner
TH. T. Persons
Calhoun
Persons
Water Congress Closes After Successful Session
The Rivera and Harbors Congress held its final session in Washington D C this morning. Reports of the secretary and treasurer were read before adjournment with officials calling it the most successful meeting the organization has ever had.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Mrs Carter in Vasta Herne at Talladega Elks theater
Advance sale for Mrs Carter in Vasta Herne drew about 45 patrons to Talladega Tuesday night. Manager A R Noble reported no favoritism in seating with a limit per person to curb speculation as critics call the play somewhat different and focus on a drug influenced heroine.
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Herne
Scarbrough
Noble
Carter
Edward Peple
Gompers Opposes Switchmen Rail Strike, Cincinnati Report
A conference today between Samuel Gompers and Hawley of the Switchmen's Union in Cincinnati concluded Gompers opposes a general railroad strike on roads of the striking switch men. The discussion centered on whether to call a nationwide walkout.
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Cincinnati
Gompers
Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Roosevelt arrives for week of entertainments in Natro
Colonel Roosevelt is due in Natro Illinois tomorrow for a week of entertainments. He has secured 6 683 specimens of birds and urns s's.
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Natro
B. IL
Roosevelt
National League leaders divide on Ward amid league talks
In New York on December 10 Garry Herman of Cincinnati vowed not to support John M. Ward and threatened to quit the league rather than back Ward. A proposal to join the South Atlantic League is discussed at a Judge H. D. McCarty office meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fans are invited as Anniston preps for next season with plans to finance a winning team and a likely transition to Sally league play.
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H. D. McCarty
Annistonians
Sterne Returns With His Papers
Attorney Neil P. Sterne returned from Montgomery with the Supreme Court order staying the execution of Tom Kirkpatrick. The writ of error delays the gallows while the high court reviews the case, though the final outcome remains uncertain. Kirkpatrick was not hanged in Anniston Friday.
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Neil P. Sterne
Montgomery
Supreme Court
Tom Kirkpatrick
Sterne
LeGrand
Anniston
Vengeful Italian Noble Tortures Two to Death
Reports from Rome describe Vincenzo Tintelli of a noble family abducting his wife and a betrayer, imprisoning them without adequate food and torturing them with a knife flaying and salt in wounds. Both victims died. Tintelli is jailed.
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Rome
Dee
Vincenzo Tinielli
Tintelli
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