Cotton Convention Draws Vast Southwide Swarm In Birmingham
Special to the Star Birmingham January 17 thousands gathered for the third annual Southern Cotton Association convention. Delegates from across the cotton belt crowded the new auditorium with leaders including planters bankers and governors. President Harvie Jordan delivered a forceful address criticizing the New York cotton exchange and urging organized action along with talks on holding companies production costs and world demand. The Birmingham board of trade aided by citizens prepared a festive reception and decorated business districts for the event.
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Birmingham
Southern Cotton Association
South
Cotton Belt
Carolinas
Texas
Geo. B. Ward
W. H. Seymour
Montgomery
Harvie Jordan
Jordan
New York Cotton Exchange
Great Cotton Holding Company
C. C. Moore
Charlotte
N. C
City of Kingston Sinking Beneath Caribbean Waters
The Kingston area is reported to be sinking under Caribbean waters as flood conditions worsen. In other news, the Red Cross ships 600000 pounds of flour to China for famine relief, aided by free transportation from Pacific Mail. China faces growing famine severity before the next harvest.
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Kingston
Caribbean Sea
The
Star
Washington
American National Red Cross
Pacific Mail
San Francisco
China
Steamship Company
State Department
Lowe Estate Now Goes to Brother Inheritance Fallout
A death near Eulaton from gunshot wounds by Charles Gannoway leads to final settlement of Dave Lowe’s estate. Dave, a bachelor who died intestate, left his brother James T. Lowe of Texas as the sole heir. Jim now inherits both his late brother’s and the father’s interests in the Eulaton property.
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Dave Lowe
Eulaton
Charles Gannoway
James T. Lowe
Texas
Jim Lowe
Dave
Countess Arrives to Aid Thaw in Stanford White Trial
The countess of Yarmouth sister of Harry Thaw arrives in New York to aid in her brother’s defense for the Stanford White killing. She will sit with Mrs Thaw and Mrs Harry Thaw in the courtroom while her husband the earl remains away.
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The
Star
New York
Countess of
Yarmouth
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Doomed City Poised for Fate of Kingston Disaster
Kingston shores and harbor are sinking amid fire and tremors as Jamaica reels from a massive earthquake. Early casualty tallies place dead from 500 to 1,200, with 90,000 homeless in Kingston and total losses estimated up to $25,000,000.
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The
Star
ST. Thomas
Jamaica
Kingston
the Star
London
Evening Standard
Earthquake shakes Kingston with second severe tremor
Havana reports a second strong quake at Kingston this morning. It is said to have toppled many already compromised houses but did not cause major loss of life or a second fire.
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Havana
Kingston
Relief aid urged for quake victims in Kingston story
The United States government will likely be asked today to assist American earthquake victims in Kingston. Tourists on the island face danger from food shortages and villagers can subsist on fruit and vegetables, though white travelers consuming these foods could spark a pestilence.
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Star
Kingston
Holland Bay
United States
Meteor Fragments Rain Over North Alabama
Decatur reports fragments of a large brilliant meteor seen Sunday night over North Alabama. James H. Edwards finds iron slag like pieces in his yard near Bank street while his family heard the explosion near Echols hotel. Fragments were scattered for about 50 miles as the meteor traveled westward from east of the state.
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North
Alabama
Decatur
James H. Edwards
Edwards
Bank Street
Echols Hotel
Kehels
Edwarda
Montgomery Groenendyke
Moulton
Lawrence County
Ex Senator Pugh No Change In Illness Report
Washington January 17 The condition of former Senator Pugh of Alabama, seriously ill in this city, remains unchanged. He took nourishment last night, but physicians hold out no hope for his recovery.
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The
Star
Washington
Senator Pugh
Alabama
Trial of Idaho ex governor murderers to begin next week
Caldwell Idaho January 17 unless delays occur the trial of Charles H Moyer William D Haywood and George A Pettibone Western Federation of Miners officials for alleged complicity in the murder of ex governor Steunenberg will start in a week Judge Bryan to preside He is a former attorney for Harry Orchard whose confession linked the trio to the crime Steunenberg was killed December 30 1905 by a bomb placed at his gate authorities say the case involves a wider pattern of planned assassinations and crimes by the defendants
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The
Star
Caldwell
Idaho
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Bryan
Harry Orchard
James M. Parland
Molly Maguire
Sheriff Merrill honored after saving prisoner in 1901
Atlanta Jan 17 A former Carroll County Georgia sheriff J L Merrill who saved a prisoner from death in 1901 was defeated for re election over that act and now serves as custodian of the federal prison in Atlanta President Roosevelt raised his salary by 300 a year for the action The report notes the raise reflects official commendation.
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Atlanta
Carroll County
Georgia
J. L. Merrill
Roosevelt
Montevallo Coal Market Note from O Watson
A brief item from Montevallo references coal prices or services with a contact line stating phone 72 and initials RB and O Watson. The fragmented note suggests a local business or notice activity in the coal trade.
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Montevallo
RB. O. Watson
Woodstock Plant Reboards After Delays With 40 Workers
About 40 men now employed at Woodstock Tron and Steel plant with new arrivals Land Agent Hayes and Assistant Superintendent Sam DeBar deleben. Yard cleaned and brick relining for furnaces awaited to resume pig production for the market.
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Woodstock Tron and Steel Corporation
Hayes
Sam DeBardeleben
Takes Wood to Insane Asylum from County Court
Chief Deputy Sheriff M. W. Woolruff left this morning for Tuskaloosa with Ernest Ward who was convicted of lunacy a few days ago before Judge KB. PF. Crook in County court.
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M. W. Wooruff
Tuskaloosa
Ernest Ward
KB. PF. Crook
Indiana Republican editors begin 30th annual meeting
The Indiana Republican editorial association opened its 30th annual session at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis on January 17, with plans to remain in session through tomorrow.
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The
Star
Indianapolis
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Claypool Hotel
Shelnutt Takes Charge of Princess Skating Rink
John Shelnutt assumed control of the Princess skating rink under a landlord’s lien following a lease with C. RB. Ragsdale. The rink will operate in first class style with Cassaday retained as instructor under new management.
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John Shelnutt
Princess Skating Rink
C. RB. Ragsdale
Mr. Cassaday
Extradition Case from Idaho Sparks Labor Fight in West
The three defendants, long absent from Idaho, were arrested on February 14 and sent by train to Idaho to stand trial. Warrants were issued by Colorado governor after appeals, with habeas corpus writs denied by the U S Supreme Court. The United Workers of America has contributed $5,000 for defense, with other labor groups aiding, while defenders claim kidnapping and persecution by authorities.
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Idaho
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Idaho Penitentiary
United States
United States Supreme Court
Wired
United Workers of America
Western Federation
Tidal waves devastate Jamaica coast
A dispatch from Hobland Bay reported a gigantic tidal wave sweeping Annota Bay on Jamaica's northeast coast. It said the entire coast line was altered and long stretches of beach were engulfed.
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The
Star
London
Annota Bay
Jamaica
Hob Land Bay
Evening Standard
Red Cross to Send Aid to Jamaica from Kingston
Washington January 17 The American Red Cross will ship a large quantity of food and supplies to Jamaica after a conference involving Assistant Secretary of State Bacon Secretary Taft and Miss Mabel Boardman National Red Cross secretary The Telegram asked New York Branch to purchase 5000 dollars of supplies immediately with more to follow from voluntary contributions later.
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Star
Washington
American Red Cross
Jamaica
Bacon
Taft
Mabel Boardman
National Red Cross
New York
Red Cross
Stenographer Campbell to leave for Mexico City post
Mr Murray M Campbell, longtime stenographer in General Agent H P Salter’s L and N offices, departs March 1 for Mexico City to join Hutchison Car and Foundry Company. He will move from Florence Alabama on the 28th. former ties to Mexican Central and a local gold mine are noted. A. N. Kierec of Geneva Alabama will replace him in the L and N general office.
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Murray M. Campbell
H. P. Salter
Mexico City
Hutchison Car and Voundry Company
Campbell
Florence
Ala
Mexico
Mexican Central Railroad
The
Mexican Central
A. N. Kierec
Geneva
Ww. J. Oliver Receives Many Congratulations
Knoxville January 12 W W Oliver with Mr Bangs of New York was the lowest bidder on the Panama canal He says there will be no trouble signing the contract and expects to complete it in a few days
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Knoxville
Jan
W. J. Oliver
Mr. Bangs
New York
Panama Canal
Rhodes Scholarships Exam Dates Set for Jan 17 18
Washington reports the annual examinations for Rhodes Scholarships in America Germany and British colonies are scheduled for today and tomorrow. Candidates seek the Oxford scholarships founded by the late Cecil Rhodes amid formal tests across several nations.
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Washington
Oxford
Cecil Rhodes
America
Germany
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RED Cross Society
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Brother
Thaw
Sister OF White
P@rt Royal
Port AU Prince
Hayti
Sir Alfred Jones
Pugh
Woodstock
Wood
Indiana Republican Editors
Shelnutt Takes
Rink
Princess Rink
City OF Mexico
Ww. J. Oliver
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