Funeral for Captain W G Burdett Held at Edgemont
Captain W G Burdett died after years of illness at his Glen Addie home. He served on the Anniston city council and worked in cotton and meat businesses. Survived by his wife and two sons Kendall and Otis. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at his residence with Knights of Pythias aiding. Burial at Edgemont cemetery.
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W. G. Burdett
Glen Addie
Captain Burdett
Anniston
Tenth Street
Burdett
Kendall
Otis
Evening Star
Anniston Lodge No. 46
Knights of Pythias
Mississippi dairy short course opens at State College
A large group of progressive farmers from Starkville and surrounding areas attend the dairy short course at Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College. The program features lectures and demonstrations on modern dairying methods with several renowned experts scheduled to speak.
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Starkville
Miss
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Weather forecast for Anniston area
Forecast for Anniston and vicinity calls for rain and colder tonight with unsettled conditions Tuesday, likely rain.
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Anniston
Many Japs In Hawaii Reported Arrivals Surge
Honolulu reports a steady influx of Japanese into Hawaii with about 2 500 arriving in early January and larger numbers in late January. Officials fear hidden motives behind immigration and note secret societies and suspected military groups, estimating total Japanese on the islands at about 65 000.
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Hawaiian Islands
Dr M ilwain Sermons In Birmingham Gathers Presbyterian Hope
Birmingham Presbyterians hear Rev W E Meltiwain of Anniston preach at First Presbyterian. He stresses educational revival and the need for small colleges to supply ministers, guiding under the Presbyterian ministers union.
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Birmingham Age-Herald of Today
Birmingham
Alabama
Anniston
Presbyterian Ministers’ Union
Ohio man buys Calhoun farm in Alabama
Ohio resident A. L. Hendrick has purchased the Duggan farm in Alexandria valley through M. M. Alexander and will relocate his family promptly. The article notes Northern farmers increasingly move to Alabama for better farming prospects.
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A. L. Hendrick
Ohio
Duggan
Alexandria Valley
M. Alexander
North
South
Alabama
Circuit Clerks Meet Tomorrow In Montgomery
President J B Watson called a meeting of the Circuit Clerks Association of Alabama for tomorrow at 10 a m in Montgomery. A large attendance is expected to discuss legislation affecting clerks of the circuit courts and other important association business. The gathering will be brief but significant.
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J. B. Watson
Circuit Clerks’ Association of Alabama
Montgomery
Watson
Death by own action in Chattanooga shocks Lineville kin
Walter A. Parker an unmarried man about 30 formerly of this city committed death by own action by shooting himself in a hotel in Chattanooga Tennessee last night about 10 o clock Coroner J J Murphy received word Parker's remains lie in state at L J Parks undertaking establishment in Chattanooga He was prone to melancholia and may have acted in a despondent mood He was cousin to A B Parker chief engineer at Anniston Water Supply Company and had relatives in Lineville He formerly worked for Murphy Purniture Company R B Garner and N F Reid He later went to Atlanta then Gadsden to enter the whisky trade His body will likely be returned to Lineville for interment
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A. B. Parker
Anniston Water Supply Company
Lineville
Murphy Purniture Company
R. B. Garner
N. Ff. Reid
Atlanta
Gadsden
Garvan
Drefendant
Stanford White
White
Madison Square Rooten
Teuxton Beale
Cobb
Harry Kendall Thaw
Standford White
Harry Thaw
Thaw
William Thaw
Roger @ Mara
Pittsburg
Evelyn Thaw
Harry
Lawrence White
Heavid
Lifting the Brownsville Negro Soldier Case Moves to Senate Panel
Washington Feb 4 The Brownsville affair dominates headlines as the Senate committee on military affairs begins taking testimony. Discharged black soldiers and officers face questioning while the committee plans a structured trial like hearing with cross examination.
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The
Star
Washington
Brownsville
Dreyfus
Senate
Senator Foraker
Court-m martial to probe Brownsville raid at Fort Sam Houston
A district court martial convened by Brig. Gen. William McCaskey at Fort Sam Houston to investigate Major Charles W. Penrose and Captain Edgar A. Macklin of the Twenty-fifth Infantry for conduct prejudicial to good order tied to the Brownsville affair. The panel includes Col. George Lecroy Brown and Lt Col. Mans, with trials to reveal whether colored troops participated.
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The
Star
San Antonio
Tex
William (. McCaskey
Department of Texas
Charles W. Penrose
Edgar A. Macklin
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Fort Sam Houston
Afair
George Lecroy Brown
Charles EK
May
Ll. M. Mans
James Crane
Ll. A. Sharp
Bb. J. McClellan
B. R. Stevens
Frank Byker
Charles Taylor
J. L Clark
J. B. Bennett
Gardner
A. B. Snyder
H. 8. Walace
Governors of Five States Plan Oil Trust Conference
In Topeka Kansas governors from Kansas and several states prepare to discuss the Standard Oil Company. They will learn how Kansas passed drastic anti trust legislation and may urge similar actions in their legislatures. Backing the move are independent Kansas refineries seeking access to Standard Oil pipelines as common carriers.
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Woech
Kansas
Hoch
Largest and Costliest Office Building to Rise in New York
Foundations are being laid for what will be the world’s largest office building by the City Investing Company at Broadway and Cortlandt street. The 32 story Rain structure will reach a 40 by 304 foot arcade interior and span 12 acres of office space, with an estimated outlay of 410 million dollars, occupancy expected in early 1908.
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New York
City Investing Company
Broadway
Cortlandt Street
Thaw Case Sees Mysterious Woman At Court Session
A pale unknown woman joined the Thaw party in court today. She sat with Mrs. Evelyn Thaw and May Mackenzie, described as a small, well dressed figure with a heavy veil. The defense reportedly denies her connection. the crowd filled the courtroom as opening statements begin.
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Star
New York
Evelyn Thaw
May Mackenzie
Peabody
May Session Divided As Talks Continue
A historic meeting year marked by ongoing negotiations as officials consider a divided session. Key figures unnamed pursue consensus amid mounting public attention.
Legislature Likely to Adjourn Between February 10 and 15
Lawmakers at the capitol predict adjournment for both houses between February 10 and 15 with continued debate over a split session. Representative Bulger proposes a joint committee to study division and reconvening. Priority bills include railroad, educational, and pension measures.
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Star
Montgomery
Veh
Capitol
Bulger
Tallapgony County
Bill to Stop Sunday Freight Trains Faces Setback
Montgomery February 4 The bill to ban freight trains on Sundays appears unlikely to pass as opposition within Senate Commerce and House Commerce committees grows. Support waned amid public disapproval and timing concerns. If pressed, opponents vow a continued fight, but consensus shifts toward dropping the measure.
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The
Star
Montgomery
Overton
Senate Committee On Commerce and Common Careriers
Long
House Committee On Commerce and
House
Body Recovered of D.C. Roy After Drowning Near Benton
Montgomery reports the body of a white man believed to be D.C. Roy, who drowned last week, was recovered from the Alabama River near Benton. No further details released.
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Montgomery
D.C. Roy
Alabama
Benton
Powers' Fourth Goebel Trial Likely to Continue
Georgetown Ky Feb 4 The fourth trial of Caleb Powers charged with complicity in the 1900 Goebel assassination will probably be continued when the case is called here tomorrow.
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Star
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
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Hawaii
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Topeka
Kan
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Pennsybar
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Oklahoma
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Maddixon Square
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Tha
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Mile
Cohen
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Sion Soon
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