Ward Declared Insane and Sent to Tuscaloosa Asylum
Ernest Ward, deemed insane by City Physician J C Moore, is ordered to the Tuscaloosa Asylum after costly confinement in the city jail. Ward, notorious for escape attempts and property defacement, claims he can fool doctors and has prior asylum time, with his mother en route from Georgia.
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Ernest Ward
J. C. Moore
Tuskaloosa
Ward
Dr. Moore
Georgia
the Star
Favrot Trial Sparks Upstate Louisiana Unwritten Law Debate
In Baton Rouge January coverage centers on Representative-elect George K Favrot facing murder charges in the Dr R I Aldrich killing. The case mirrors the unwritten law debates of The Thaw but divides opinions on Favrot’s motive and rightful action after Aldrich allegedly slandered Favrot’s wife.
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Baton Rouge
George K. Favrot
R. If. Aldrich
New York
Favrot
Congress
Aldrich
Judge Favrot
Capitol Street
Raymond
Dr. Aldrich
Directors to Grow as Banks Plan Consolidation
The Talladega National and the First National bank of Talladega announce a consolidation set for February 19. Directors will rise from 12 to 18, with First National directors joining the Talladega board. J. Bowie, ex cashier of the First National, to become active vice president of the new consolidated bank.
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Star
Ladega
Talladega National
First National Bank of
Dega
First National Bank
J. ©. Bowie
First National
Consolidated, Talladega Bank
Consolidated Institution
Weather forecast for Anniston and vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Tonight colder, Friday warmer across Anniston and surrounding area.
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Anniston
Schwab Predicts Continued Prosperity for U.S.
New York January 10 Charles M Schwab says the country will stay prosperous with rising output and only a brief period of low mood ahead. He sees no cause for worry and expects the long term average of production to climb.
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The
Star
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Hughes Plans Appeal to People Over Albany Gridlock
Governor Hughes, facing machine dominated committees, vows to appeal to New York voters if reforms are blocked. He cites Missouri's Governor Folk as a model for rallying public support against corporate influence.
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Albany
N. Y
Chas. J. Hughes
Hughes
Raines
Folk
Missouri
Caracao Steamer Fails To Locate Missing Ponce
A wireless from the steamer Caracas stating it did not meet the missing Ponce provides no new details. The Salt Marsh remains ten days overdue, with speculation that it is towing the Ponce.
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Caracas
Ponce
The
Star
Pensacola
Fla
Caraca
Saltmarsh
Third Regiment to Jamestown Exposition Attendance
The Third Alabama National Guard Regiment under Colonel McKleroy is likely to attend the Jamestown exposition. Several company commanders are weighing action, with multiple units ready to travel if the regiment proceeds. Some Birmingham area companies may join with others from Calera for the Governor Comer inauguration.
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Alabama National Guard
McKleroy
Miller
Jefferson Volunteers
Birmingham
Rifles
Company A
Woodlawn
Woodruff
Pelham Guards
Gadsden
Albertville
Oxford
Anniston
Calera
Comer
Morocco Manufacturers Hold 43d Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
Morocco manufacturers national association met in Philadelphia on January 10 with large attendance to discuss issues facing the morocco leather industry and related topics.
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Philadelphia
Morocco Manufacturers’ National Association
Cairntorr Fire Engulfs Cotton Laden Steamer
The Cairntorr, an ocean steamer loaded with cotton, is rapidly destroyed by fire at Halifax. Flames sweep the hold as crews attempt to check them, throwing portions of cargo overboard while water and steam fail to quell the blaze.
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Halifax
Cairntorr
Explosion devastates Standard Powder plant at Harrell station
A fire caused by an explosion destroyed the Standard Powder Company plant at Harrell station near Pittsburg. The blaze threatens 5000 kegs of powder and two carloads of dynamite, with damage over 100000 dollars. Traffic on the Williamsburg branch is halted and residents flee as aftershocks are reported near Harrisburg.
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Star
Hollidaysburg
Standard Powder Company
Pittdburg
Harrell Station
Williamsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Powder mill fire destroys ten buildings
Hollidaysburg Pa Jan 10 The Standard Powder mill fire is under control a wind change lessening danger to nearby storehouses and aiding fighters. Ten buildings of the plant were totally destroyed and 85 farm houses suffered varying damage. No lives were lost despite 5000 kegs of powder exploding.
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Star
Hollidaysburg
Bills to abolish bucket shops introduced in Alabama House
In Montgomery on January 10 bills were introduced by Representative Rushton to abolish bucket shops and curtail futures trading, fund land book tax assessors, fix telegraph liability, govern guardians appointments, render sheriffs confessions inadmissible, prohibit pools, and raise pay for tax assessors. Senate received Governor Jelks code commission report and pardons list in a joint session.
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Star
Montgomery
Senate
Jelk
Code Commission
Legislature Faces New Problems and Salaried Officers Debate
Montgomery January 10 The current session confronts numerous new issues and careful handling. A key debate centers Rep King of Jefferson proposing salaried county officers instead of fee-based pay, a measure gaining attention amid sheriffs association discussions. The piece notes jurying shifts in governance and references a political victory linked to Golden Medica lieutenant governor, with broader implications for the legislature and administration.
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Montgomery
Representative King
Jefferson
Golden Medica
Senate
Salvation Army leaders thank city for December to January aid
Captain and Mrs. Robins report from December 1, 1906, to January 9, 1907, detailing Christmas dinner and tree support. Groceries and coal costs totaled 170.35, garments distributed, 47 families aided, 208 people in households, 60.87 percent on record, toys given to 61 children, and 10 Christmas baskets provided. They note daily requests for help and urge further donations via phone 507.
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Robins
Salvation Army
Paving Prospects For East Tenth Street
Mr John B Knox indicated paving East Tenth from Noble to Wilmer may occur after city council permission was granted to extend the pavement to Wilmer The Noble Street project from Ninth to Thirteenth was finished yesterday with some car damage repaired The streets remain dusty and muddy but sprinklers and street sweeps are expected to improve conditions Superintendent Amos of the Southern Bitulithic Co notes plans to extend work from here to Montgomery
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John B. Knox
Tenth Street
Noble
Wilmer
Knox
Noble Street
Ninth
Thirteenth
Ama Aldo
Amos
Southern
Bitulithie Company
Montgomery
Tuskegee Institute Fund Settlement Alders
High official urges orderly handover of Tuskegee Institute funds from lands sale proceeds. He reports $31 450.56 in his possession, with $319.31 unreconciled, invested in Alabama bonds or held by the Finance Committee, and $219.31 in cash entrusted to the committee chairman. He seeks a final settlement before leaving office amid complaints about farm returns from graduates.
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Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
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