Southern passenger train wreck near Tallapoosa
A westbound Southern passenger train wrecked between Waco and Tallapoosa Georgia around 6 30 last night. The engine overturned and several cars derailed though most passengers escaped serious harm. Conductor Walraven and Engineer Dunlap led the crew. Local freight conductor John Jones was seriously injured with a broken leg. Gus Boswell sustained three broken ribs as others escaped with minor bruises. Baggage Master George Cornett was uninjured after being tossed but secured in place.
Anniston to Build First Steel Cars for Mexico Central
Twenty steel freight cars for the Mexican Central Railway will be produced at the Anniston plant of the Southern Car and Foundry Co. These will be the first steel cars made in the South and inaugurate a new era in railcar building, boosting Anniston’s industry.
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Helen Keller Advances At Radcliffe In English Class Promotion
Miss Helen Keller of Tuscumbia Alabama, deaf and blind, and a Radcliffe College freshman, is promoted from English 22 to English 12 class midterm on the professor’s recommendation for extraordinary proficiency. About 40 students in the class, Keller’s work stands out among the group.
Escaped Chain Gang Escapee Jailed 120 Days
Ed Jemison a captured escapee from the chain gang was sentenced to 120 days at hard labor in police court by Mayor Henderson. The sentence follows his capture in Bessemer Friday night by Officer Herron.
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Chief Justice McLellan Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery February 11 Chief Justice McClellan of the Alabama Supreme Court was shot in the right shoulder at his home around 8 am by Jesse D Beale or his son Phelan Beale. The ball shattered the bone and was removed. Police arrested the Beales who pursued a supposed lover through the house. The Beales later facilitated a marriage at Judge Gaston’s home with Rev Edward Dobbs officiating.
Aniston Girl to Wed in India Today
Miss Nellie Hlarben Knight, once of Anniston, marries Major Morder Euart Carthew Yorstown of the Indian staff corps Poona Horse at Bombay Cathedral. The popular singer, who has appeared in Atlanta New York and London, sails to her new home in India with U.S. good wishes.
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