Thaw Case Continues as Evelyn Breaks Down On Stand
In New York on February 21 Evelyn Thaw testified in court about her mistreatment by White. She described visiting White’s Paris studio and breaking down while recounting the events. Thaw faced questions from Mr. Jerome as the trial faced a possible Monday resumption.
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the Star
New York
Harry Thaw
Delmas
Jerome
White
Evelyn
Harry
Mr. Jerome
Knox Building Materials Delivered On East 7th Street
A large quantity of brick and other materials has been received by contractors Thomas Wolsoncroft & Co for the Knox building on East 7th Street. Work is active and expected to enlarge the workforce by tomorrow as construction accelerates toward rapid completion.
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Thomas Wolsoncroft & Co
Knox
Nth Street
Weather forecast for Anniston and area
Forecast calls for rain and colder tonight with Saturday turning fair. Widespread moisture shifts through the region as temperatures dip, with drier, clearer conditions expected by the weekend. Local conditions may affect plans and travel.
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Anniston
Steamer Berlin Sinks in Angry Sea Disaster
Anniston staffers named by Commander Owen of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans include Capt. A. P. Agee as assistant division adjutant Judge John Pelham as assistant division judge advocate W. T. Edmondson Jr as assistant division quarter master Dr. W. F. Martin as assistant division surgeon and Roy Sterne as aide while all aboard perished in the sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Owens
Alabama
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Annistonians
A. P. Agee
John Pelham
W. T. Edmondson, Jr
W. F. Martin
Roy Sterne
Thirteen Men Rescued After Eight Hour Tunnel Ordeal
In New York on February 21 thirteen workers were trapped for more than eight hours in a tiny circular chamber of the McAdoo tunnel under the North River. The door jammed, forcing them to listen to rescuers outside while under high air pressure. They were removed in serious condition and may suffer caisson disease from prolonged exposure.
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The
Star
New York
North River
South's Oldest Citizen Dies at 114 in Haywood County
Frederick Messer, acclaimed as the South's oldest citizen and famed hunter and trapper, died at his Haywood County home in Chariotts On Cy on February 21. He remained hale and vigorous well into old age, using tobacco and corn whisky in moderation throughout his life.
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Frederick Messer
South
Haywood County
Murder Near Gadsden Kept Secret A Week
Special to the Star reports a quarrel over union questions at Altoona led to an unknown assailant driving a pick into W. J. Cooper's heel. Cooper died Sunday afternoon at St Vincent hospital, Birmingham. The killing was kept quiet and attributed to Etowah County, with officials allegedly not informed.
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Gadsden
Altoona
W. J. Cooper
Cooper
St. Vincent Hospital
Birmingham
Eto‘wah County
Disaster at Sea Claims 160 Lives Near New Orleans
Great Eastern railway steamer Berlin wrecked on a sand bank off Rotterdam harbor with an estimated 141 to 160 deaths. Survivors say most aboard perished as lifeboats could not be launched in heavy seas. The Hugoma fruiter collided with the cruiser, sinking in over 100 feet of water after the impact.
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Great Eastern Railway
Berlin
Harwich
England
Rotterdam
James O'Neal
New York
Kleber
Havana
New Orleans
Crescent City
Lewis
Fruiter
Hugoma
Cruiter
Berlin Ship Disaster Report Drowns 160 Off Rotterdam
The Exchange Telegraph Company reports that 160 passengers and crew aboard the Berlin were drowned near Rotterdam. Official information confirms the loss in the maritime tragedy.
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The
Star
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Rotterdam
French cruiser sinks Hugoma in the Mississippi near New Orleans
In hazy weather the French cruiser Kleber rammed and sank the American fruit steamer Hugoma on the Mississippi River near central New Orleans. Captain Lewis reports seven coal passers and firemen were lost or missing.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Lewis
The
Fruiter
Signs of life found on Berlin wreckage in heavy gale
Life savers report signs of life on the floating Berlin wreckage as a driving gale and dense mist hinder accurate assessment. Efforts continue to reach the wreckage with hopes of rescuing possible survivors aboard the stricken steamer.
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Star
Hook OF Holland
Berlin
Bird's moss bandaged leg by feathered surgeon found
Florence February 21 A local hunter in the county's lower end found a quail with a broken leg neatly bound with moss around the fracture. The bandage was so firm the bone had knit, and the hunter marveled at the apparent surgical work, whether done by the bird or a movey helper.
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Bird
J B Shelnutt Buys Bee Hive Stock of Goods
J Bryant Shelnutt buys the Bee Hive stock from the Bee Hive store. Insurance firms oversee the transfer as they settle claims. The Shelnutt Mercantile Company plans to sell the stock in the Bee Hive building.
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J. B. Shelnutt
Bee Hive
J. Bryant Shelnutt
Shelnutt Mercantilé Company
Postal Operators Get a Ten Per Cent Raise
A New York telegraph service report states officials confirm a 10 percent salary increase for Postal Telegraph and Cable Company operators. The earlier claim of a 15 percent rise is deemed unauthentic. details and confirmation appeared in a special dispatch from the agency.
Stove Works Transfer Made Will Start Soon
Judge J C Wilson of the Anniston stove works signed the final papers in the deal for the plant yesterday afternoon. The plant will begin operations as soon as a competent superintendent is secured to run the works.
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J. C. Wilson
Anniston Stove Works
Governor Hughes to Speak at Michigan Law School
Elaborate preparations mark the reception for Governor Hughes of New York who will deliver Washington's birthday address tomorrow before Michigan law students. An immense audience is expected in Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Hughes
New York
University of Michigan
England's New Representative Arrived Today
James Bryce the new English ambassador to the United States and his wife Mrs. Bryce arrived in New York this morning to a crowd at the wharf, many lifting hats in greeting to the diplomat.
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The
Star
New York
James Bryce
United States
Blackmon criticizes legislature over pay in Alabama
The Montgomery Advertiser recalled Senator Fred L. Blackmon questioning lawmakers pay as tainted money. He said the legislature has not rendered sufficient service and joked about spending his pay after the session ends. He stated he would not keep the money.
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Fred L. Blackmon
Alabama
Steel trust buys pig iron in large order
The Iron Trade Review reports a softening pig iron price trend may be easing. United States Steel Corporation returns to the market with a 9,200 ton order of low phosphorous pig iron for delivery in June July and August, while steel makers push for a 20 dollar quotation where possible.
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Cleveland
The
Iron Trade Review Today
United States Steel Corporation
Reed Smoot Wins in Fight for His Seat
Washington February 21 The United States Senate voted 42 to 28 to seat Reed Smoot of Utah. The fight lasting over three years ended with Smoot defending himself against charges related to polygamy and allegiance to the Mormon church.
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Reed Smoot
Washington
United States Senate
Utah
Smoot
Still Improving for Mr Pat Allen in Sick Room
The update from Mr Pat Allen's bedside reports he remains in improved condition and shows every indication of final recovery.
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Pat Allen
Greater Schools Measure Passes With Large State Allocations
In Montgomery on February 21, lawmakers debated local option and elections, with opposition over dispensary rules. The House approved appropriations for state universities and schools, including University and Auburn buildings and maintenance funds, the girls and boys industrial schools, medical college, and deaf and blind institute, plus soldiers home funding. Senate set March 2 recess and June 18 return. 41 bills sent to the governor for signature, including railroad measures.
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Immigration Department
House
University
Technological Institute
Girls’ Industrial School
Boys’ Industrial School
Medical College
Deaf and Blind Institute
Auburn
Mountain Creek
Railroad Commission
Alabama
Senate
World student Christian federation delegates sail for Tokio
San Francisco Feb 21 Among the passengers on the Siberia which sails today for the Orient are the American delegates to the coming world's student Christian federation conference in Tokio. The gathering will be unique as the first world gathering of any sort to be held in the Orient.
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San Francisco
Student Christian Federation
Tokio
Orient
14 Year Old Boy Escapes From Prison In Gadsden
In Gadsden on February 21 Robert Cox a 14 year old awaiting sentence for larceny escaped from the county jail where he was allowed in the yard for coal by Jailer W H All. He slipped through a high fenced area and had not been recaptured at last reports.
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Gadsden
Robert Cox
Cox
Disque
W. H. All
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Knox Builing
Owen
Local
Sons of Confederate
Netherlands
Florence
Ambassador Bryce
Mrs. Bryce
Fred
Blackmon
Montgomery
Greater Schools
State University
Techno
Logical Institute
Japan
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