Will for Geared Roads to Pay
A Chicago meeting of major shippers from diverse industries pressed for federal legislation to penalize railroads for failing to deliver requisitioned cars. The drive for reciprocal demurrage seeks to make railroads pay when car delivery is delayed, aiming to relieve the current shortages and prevent future losses. Coal and lumber trades lead the initiative amid widespread economic strain from late shipments.
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The
Star
Chicago
Garrett resigns clerk position in senate committee
Thomas Garrett, long time clerk to Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama, resigns. He faced charges that he aided a lobby linked to King Leopold seeking Congo action. Garrett denies any connection and calls the accusation unjust. He is a brother of the late Judge Garrett of Anniston and a prominent Southern figure in Washington.
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The
Star
Washington
Thoma Garrett
Senate
John T. Morgan
Alab
Jett
Leopold
Congo
Garrett
Leopold Bureau
Judge Garrett
Anniston
Wton
General Chas. M. Shelley Near Death in Birmingham
Special to the Star, Birmingham January 4. General Charles M. Shelley is critically ill in a Birmingham hospital and his recovery is uncertain. He is one of Alabama’s most distinguished citizens, beloved across the South.
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Chas. M. Shelley
DEA
Birmingham
Charles M. Shelley
General Shelley
Ofbama
South
Fast Mail Wreck Near Simpson Street Crossing
Atlanta January 4. Southern railway mail train No 36 struck a switch engine at Simpson street crossing injuring three mail clerks. Grady hospital treated H M Dykeman 237 Central avenue contusion and abdominal injuries, Will Gary a negro porter contusions. Several others bruised. No passengers hurt. Dispatchers unsure of cause.
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The
Star
Atlanta
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Simpson Street
Grady Hospital
M. Dykeman
Central Avenue
Will Gary
Carnegie funds seed a regional building for republics
The White House announced that Andrew Carnegie has donated 750000 dollars to establish a building in Washington for the governments of the American republics. Various South American republics agreed to buy a site for the project and to share in its use.
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Washington
White House
Andre Carnegie
United States
Respite Arrived Three Minutes Too Late in Mississippi Hanging
In Vicksburg Mississippi on January 4 Will Harvey a Black man was hanged at Mayorsville for the murder of Pete Bromo. His sentence was commuted to life imprisonment but the sheriff of Tesaquena County learned of the order only three minutes after the drop fell. Governors Vardaman had commuted the sentence and Harvey’s attorney had been notified. The delay prevented the commutation from taking effect before the execution.
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Star
Vicksburg
Miss
Will Harvey
Mayorsville
Tesaquena County
Harvey
Vardaman
Ife
Issaquena
Pete Bromo
Famous Nall case to be heard Monday
Wake County criminal court opens its January term next Monday to hear the Mall case tied to the death of patient Nall at an asylum. Four attendants L A High J C ing P Durham and Jack Poolewer faced indictments for responsibility in the death after pursuit and recapture following an attempted escape. The case has lingered two years on Wake County Superior Court docket.
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The
Star
Raleigh
Wake County Criminal Court
Wake County Superior Court
L. A. High
J. C. Ing P. Durham
Jack Poole
Nall
Central
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Health Tonic
Advertisement claims purifying blood cleanses ills caused by impure blood misdeeds. It extols effects on stomach bowels and liver and promises stronger blood and improved digestion through Burdock Blood Bitters.
Terrapin Coker Fatally Shot While Hoboing Near Eulaton
Terrapin Coker, a Black man from this city, was shot on a Birmingham freight train while traveling south. Three bullets hit his coat. one struck his heart as he lay face down. The body was brought here and an inquest is held by Coroner Murphy at Murphy Rhody parlors this afternoon. Some believe another tramp may have fired the fatal shot.
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Terrapin Coker
Eulaton
Birmingham
Murphy
Murphy: Rhody
Kansas Missouri hotel men meet in Kansas City
The annual meeting of the Kansas Missouri hotel men's association began in Kansas City today and will continue through tomorrow with attendees from both states.
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Kansas-Missouri
Star
Kansas City
The
Kansas-Missouri Hotel Men’s Association
Roosevelts policy blasts spark Democrat clash in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati at the Democratic club installation a railroad magnate delivered a sharp rebuke of President Roosevelt. He accused Roosevelt of seeking centralized control from Washington and predicted it would erode state rights and corrupt government, urging a clear party principle in opposition.
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The
Star
Cincinnati
Ingals
Democratic Club
Roosevelt
Iagals
Democratic Party
White House
Washington
Alleged Car-Breaker Pleads Not Guilty in County Court
One white man and four negroes faced Judge Crook in County court this afternoon. Robert Carter was discharged after his larceny and breaking into a Louisville and Nashville railway car case. Three negroes Eugene Tuggle Charles Gresham Sam Wilkerson were fined for trespass on Southern railways. Wilkerson paid 22.50, Carter’s case earlier. Avery Turner was fined 94.70 for carrying a concealed pistol after a disturbance at the Pelham hotel in Jacksonville.
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Crook
Robert Carter
Carter
Louisville & Nashville Railway
Eugene Tuggle
Charles Gresham
Sam Wilkerson
Ern Railways
Tuggle
Gresham
Wilkerson
Avery Turner
Jacksonville
N. Arnold
Turner
Jaeville
Pelham House
Coal and Food Famine Strikes Forty Northern Towns
Minneap olis Jan 4 Forty stations along the Great Northern railroad face dire straits from a coal and food famine. Despite railroad efforts to relieve the ear congestion little relief has appeared. A Blizzard now would bring untold suffering and possible loss of life across the Northwest.
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The
Star
Minneapolis
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northwest
Installation of Officers at Annis ton lodge No 91 K of P
Anniston lodge No 91 of the Knights of Pythias installed its new officers for the next six months. The ceremony was led by Lodge Grand Deputy B L Cater. Officers named include Chancellor Commander G W Warrick Vice Chancellor L M Burns Prelate W M Franks Master of Work C H Young Master of Exchequer R L Cuter Keeper of Records and Seal and Master of Finance Hugh Walker Master at Arms Robert Nichols Outer Guard J B Cleveland.
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L. M. Burns
W. M. Franks
C. H. Young
R. L. Cuter
Hugh Walker
Robert Nichols
J. B. Cleveland
Mountain Oak encampment to install officers tonight
Mountain Oak encampment No. 25 I O O F will install officers at its meeting tonight with likely work in the patriarchal degree.
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Mountain Oak
Judge N. Shelnutt Visits Sons Here
Bowdon Georgia judge N. Shelnutt arrived this morning for a several day visit with his sons W. Shelnutt and John Shelnutt in the city.
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N. Shelnutt
Sons
Bowdon
John Shelnutt
Hanging of the Negro Johnston in Atlanta
Will Johnson, a black man, is to be hanged in the Atlanta city prison for assaulting Mrs. Georgia Hembree near Battlehill on August 15. He was identified by Mrs. Hembree and by Mrs. J. N. Camp, who said he assaulted her shortly before.
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Georgia Hembree
Battlehill
Johnson
Hembree
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Lasting Cures
Itching and skin eruptions causing disfigurement are claimed to be soothed by Dean's Ointment offering fast relief. The ad notes a price of fifty cents at any store.
County Treasurer to Present Record Cash on Hand
County Treasurer H B Glover will present his annual report to the county board next week showing more money on hand than ever before. He aims to complete the report by Monday and cites prompt tax payments as a sign of prosperity. The board meets Monday to receive the report and address county welfare matters.
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H. B. Glover
County Board of Revenue Commissioners
Calhoun County Treasury
Glover
Peeler and Love Open Texas House Speaker Campaigns
Representatives Peeler and Love, the leading candidates for Texas House speaker, opened campaign headquarters in Austin as the legislature prepares to meet next Tuesday.
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Star
Austin
Tex
Peeler
Love
Texas House
Senate to Uphold Foraker's Demand
Washington Jan 4 The senate is expected to uphold Foraker in the dispute over the president's dismissal of negro troops. Foraker will answer Lodge next Monday and the debate may involve several other senators. A military committee inquiry into the chief executive's action is anticipated, likely to begin near month’s end after a special message and government report.
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The
Star
Washington
Foraker
Lodge
Senate
Court Martial Likely Delayed in Brownsville Raid Case
Special to the tar reports the San Antonio court martial of Major Charles W. Penrose and Captain Edgar A. Macklin postponed to mid February to allow Captain Macklin to recover from a wound said to have been inflicted by an unknown negro trooper. Proceedings aim to uncover all facts of the Brownsville raid.
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Washington
San Antonio
Tex
Charles W. Penrose
Edgar A. Macklin
Brownsville
Metro
Macklin
World Chess Championship Starts In New York
Dr Emanuel Lasker world chess champion and Frank J Marshall lead a series of title matches in New York beginning today with a $1000 prize and gate receipts share. Rules require at least 15 moves per hour, with more moves rewarding strategic advantages.
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New York
Emanuel Lasker
Frank J. Marshall
Oday
Harriman Not Present at Interstate Hearing START
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings into Harriman railroads for alleged violations of rate and anti trust laws. Harriman was absent due to illness but expected to testify next Tuesday as Alexander Miller stated that allied boards were largely identical and had voted Southern Pacific stock since 1901.
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The
Star
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Knapp
Lane
BE. H. Harriman
Alexander Miller
Union Pacific
Allied Companies
Oreon
Southern Pacific
Overdue Ponce Steamship Sparks Worry Across Atlantic
The steamship Ponce of the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company remains missing four days after leaving Ponce on Christmas Day. Capt. Harvey commands a 60 man crew with many passengers aboard. Officials cling to safety despite fog and heavy gales along the Atlantis coast from Florida to Maine.
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The
Star
New York
Ponce
Porto Rico
Porto Rico Stemship Company
P. B
Harvey
Line
Atlantis
Florida
Maine
Kansas City's New Liquor Law Takes Effect
Kansas City, Jan 4. The city council ordinance from August on liquor traffic becomes operative today. It raises annual liquor licenses from 250 to 500 dollars and bars retail licenses issued in names of brewers or wholesale dealers. Existing licenses renewed on application. no new licenses until population reaches 400,000 per the U.S. census.
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Star
Kansas
United States
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