Anniston extension approved by Atlanta & Birmingham directors
Birmingham February 2 Special to the Star. Directors at a meeting in Atlanta authorized the Anniston extension of the Atlanta & Birmingham Air Line nearly 20 miles long with work to start soon. A two mile spur to industry was approved and the Seaboard contract for a new Union passenger station in Birmingham was ratified with the Atlanta & Birmingham guaranteeing against losses.
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The
Star
Birmingham
Atlanta
Birmingham Air Line
Seaboard
Anniston
Union
Tuberculosis Exhibition Opens in Minneapolis
A tuberculosis exhibition opened in Minneapolis on February 2 featuring pictures charts statistical tables and sanatorium models. A large anti tuberculosis congress will be held during the coming week in conjunction with the exhibit.
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the Star
Minneapolis
Civic Improvement League petitions city for cleanup drive
A Civil League meeting at Mrs. T L Robinsons house proposes civic steps for Anniston led by teachers and students. They urge schools to curb litter from lunch baskets and kite making and to recruit children to aid trash removal with I S badges. They ask Mayor and City Council to designate March 20 1907 as a city wide cleanup day.
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Civic League
T. L. Robinson
Anniston
Civic Improvement Society
Nature
Alabama
I. S
Civic Improvement League
Thaw Jury Complete in Thaw Trial Adjourning
Special to the Star New York Feb 2 After completing a 12 man jury panel with Bernard Gerstman accepted the trial of Harry Thaw was adjourned to Monday. Some jurors may be removed as all salesmen not yet examined are ordered to report Monday morning. District Attorney Jerome said the case for the people would open and likely close Monday morning.
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The
Star
New York
Bernard Gerstman
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Ward Returned to Insane Asylum After City Custody
Ernest Ward will be sent back to the insane asylum, confined in the county jail, and await transfer to Tuskaloosa. City officials view him as dangerous. he resents restraint and has threatened the warden, while authorities keep close watch on his movements.
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Ernest Ward
M. W. Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
Tuskaloosa
Ward
Warden Alley
Movement started for Spencer monument in Atlanta
Nashville February 2 employees in all departments of the Southern railway have started a movement to erect a monument to the late Samuel Spencer. The likely site is in front of the new terminal station in Atlanta Georgia.
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The
Southern Railway
Samuel Spencer
Atlanta
Judge Disque Reappointed City Court Judge
Gadsden February 2 Judge John H Disque returned from Montgomery with a new commission from the governor reappointing him to the City court judge position which he already holds.
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Gadsden
John H. Disque
Montgomery
Arbor Day Plans and Civic Improvements Proposed in City
The Civic Improvement Society proposes Arbor Day on February 15 in the city and asks property owners to contribute trees for sidewalks and parks. If neglect occurs, the society may undertake tree work after March 30. Funded for trees, volunteers may contact Mrs. John B. Knox or Mrs. J. Sproull to secure immediate saplings and save a year of growth.
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Civic Improvement Society
John B. Knox
J. ©. Sproull
Railroads to Suffer from Depressed Outlook, Brown Says
Washington Feb 2 A letter from W C Brown vice president of the New York Central and president of the American Railway Association warns of a business depression within 18 months. He attributes the setback not to government supervision but to how it has been implemented and asserts the ICC could worsen revenues by cutting freight rates.
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The
Star
Washington
W. C. Brown
New York Central Lines
American Railway Association
Brown
Ile
Interstate Commerce Commission
Japs Could Take Hawaii
Honolulu February 2 There is a renewed report that at least one regiment and possibly two of Japanese soldiers have entered Hawaii disguised as laborers Official denials from Tokio and Immigration Commissioner Sargent who was here recently have not silenced the rumor If there is no actual fighting organization of Japanese in Hawaii there are enough Japanese to create an international crisis even if they fight as a mob They would practically dominate the island if war broke out.
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The
Star
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Tokio
Sargent
Hawaii
Railroads blamed as source of danger in protests
A fragment notes protests arising against railroads, identifying them as a danger source. The readable text emphasizes public concern and calls for attention to railroad practices impacting safety. Further context is unavailable from the fragment.
Minister Pleads Guilty to Bigamy in Toledo
Albert Holden, alleged minister, confessed to bigamy and told Judge Barber he is driven by a spinal affection causing a brain pressure to marry. The judge sentenced him to six years, noting seven would have been harsher. Holden reportedly had about 14 wives and two sons under indictment.
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Star
Toledo
Albert Holden
Holden
Thaw Lawyers Ready to Begin Defense in Death Case
New York February 2 Harry Thaws attorneys prepare to present the defense that will decide his fate. A conference at the Tombs last night set final touches and the opening statement is not yet decided. Peabody visits Thaw reports his spirits health deny claims Thaw will testify and jurors may be excused as defense and state differ on juror excusal.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Peabody
Harry
Hartridge
Thes
Fire alarm interrupts Baraca debate on child slavery
The Baraca reading room debate on child slavery in Alabama ended abruptly when a fire alarm sounded from the Western Steel and Foundry plant. As judges had just ruled Alabama did not need stricter child labor laws, a young speaker began presenting the affirmative before the alarms forced an adjournment.
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Baraca
Plang
Western Steel and Foundry Company
Alabama
Demosthenes
South Needs 50,000 Workers for Southern Railways
New Orleans, Feb 2. The chamber of commerce estimates at least 50,000 laborers will be needed for railway construction in the Southern states this spring and summer. A resolution urged the legislature to promote immigration. Mr M Stradley presided as speakers debated immigration and labor needs.
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The
Star
New Orleans
Chamber of Commerce
Vance Smith Stays On For Short Extension at Ullman Bros
Vance Smith, professor of art and needlework at Ullman Bros, will remain a few days longer to meet special request and rush of orders.
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Vance Smith
Ullman Bros
Work of an Assassin in Decatur Ga
Town Marshal J. W. Hammond was shot and instantly killed near the Sea board Air Line depot on the track last night. No eyewitnesses and no clear suspects emerge as officers pursue leads with a reward likely and appeals to the governor for aid.
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Star
Decatur
J. W. Hammond
Seaboard Air Line
Assassination of Governor Sparks Caracas Unrest
Caracas on February 2 reports violent outbreaks anticipated after the killing of General Matta Silas, governor, by political enemies allied with Vice President Gomez. Friends of the governor threaten revenge, and armed drillings are reported as factions prepare for open clashes with Gomez supporters.
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Star
Caracas
Matta Silas
Gomez
Decatur Car Company to Boost Capital
Decatur February 2 The North Alabama Traction Company of the Decaturs plans an immediate capital increase to 300000 dollars.
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Decatur Car Company
Decatur
North Alabama Traction Company
Decaturs
Plans Advance for Southern Immigration Fund
Birmingham February 2 plans for financing the Southern immigration and industrial association are rapidly being worked out. Heads of several large industrial companies have contributed to the fund in the past day or two. The association aims to encourage desirable immigration to Alabama.
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The
Star
Birmingham
Southern Immigration and Industrial Association
Alabama
Hobson Delivers Key Peace Meeting Address
Captain Richmond P. Hobson of Alabama was the principal speaker at a mass meeting of the peace society in New York City last night. The event highlighted public support for pacifist aims and featured Hobson addressing the gathering on the peace cause.
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Star
New York
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Peace Society of
New York City
New Buildings of Columbia University Dedication Recap
Hundreds of persons toured Columbia University's new St. Pauls chapel and Hamilton hall on Morningside Heights. Hamilton hall was formally dedicated this afternoon and the inaugural service will be held tomorrow in St. Pauls chapel.
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New York
St. Paul's Chapel
Hamilton Hall
Columbia University
Morningside Heights
St. Paul’s Chapel
Miss Pauline Morton Weds J Hopkins Smith Jr in New York
In St Thomas church New York a grand wedding linked Pauline Morton daughter of Paul Morton president of the Equitable and former secretary of the navy with J Hopkins Smith Jr., a millionaire yachtsman. Washington society guests attended as Rev Ernest M Stires presided.
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The
Star
New York
St. Thomas’ Church
Pauline Morton
Paul Morton
Equitable
Secretary of the Navy
J. Hopkins Smith Jr
Washington
Ern ‘Est M. Stires
Congress to tackle Indian and army bills this week
Washington notes forecast a busy week for Congress with the Indian appropriation bill and the army appropriation bill in the Senate while the House focuses on the river and harbor bill and the ship subsidy bill. A trial of Representative Binger Hermann is postponed one week. The religious education association meets in Rochester for three days starting Tuesday as Admiral Mead reaches retirement.
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Star
Washington
Senate
Brownsville
Committee On Military Affairs
House
Binger Hermann
Oregon
General Land Office
Hag
Religious Education Association
Rochester
Congress
To Operate A Sawmill In Reed's Land Purchase
Messrs George and Wyly Johnston, buyers of 520 acres of the Frans ois estate, plan a sawmill at Reed's on the land recently purchased. Wyly Johnston to manage, George Johnston to continue current business. Machinery to be bought about the 15th inst.
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George and Wyly Johnston
Reed's
Wyly Johnston
George Johnston
Johnston and Greene to Travel to New York for Purchases
Mr George Johnston and Miss Mary Ida Greene will leave Monday for New York to join Miss Kemple of the Johnston Bros Co millinery department. Greene will assist in purchasing for the ladies ready-to-wear line while Johnston expands his men s ready-to-wear stock and aims for a larger trade than ever.
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George Johnston
Mary Ida Greene
New York
Kemple
Johnston Bros.’ Co. Millimstry
Miss Greene
Mr. Johnston
Johnston
Hot election in British Columbia warms province
In Victoria British Columbia February 2 a vigorous campaign is under way to decide the political complexion of the provincial parliament. The race is highly complex with active Socialist participation and the new labor party entering the fray.
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British Columbia
Star
Victoria
B. C
New
Labor Party
Edison Not Ill, Rumor Cleared in New York
A report of Thomas A. Edison’s illness in Atlantic City is unfounded. The rumor arose from a sick man there mistaken for Edison, and officials clarify that Edison is not ill.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Atlantic City
Mr. Edison
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W.L. Powell
J. W. Mallory
C. R. Bell
F. Douglass
Decatur Ga
Hobson
Miss Morton
London
James Bryce
United States
William W. Mead
United States Navy
Thos
A. Edison
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