Woodstock Iron and Steel Corporation Formed in Alabama
Montgomery January 24 The Woodstock Iron and Steel Corporation of Anniston is incorporated under Virginia law with J M Barr as president J B Carrington as vice president J M Barr as treasurer A W Wagner as secretary and named directors B L Dulaney Ernest Williams W R Bonsol W H McQuail The capital is 100 000 potentially rising to 1 500 000 W P Acker of Anniston is Alabama agent Plans cover mineral properties and furnaces near Anniston and promote development Carrington a noted South coal man comments on the venture.
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Star
Montgomery
Woodstock Iron and Steel Corporation
Anniston
J. M. Barr
Seaboard Air Line
J. J. Carrington
Birmingham
North Alabama
W. P. Acker
Alabama
The
Carrington
South
Son of Gen Gordon Dies in Washington
Special to the Star reports Major Frank B. Gordon, son of the late General John B. Gordon of Georgia, died suddenly Tuesday night at the emergency hospital after a short pneumonia illness. Doctors had warned the family there was little chance after Monday’s prognosis.
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The
Star
Washington
Frank B. Gordon
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Railroad Bills Reported Favorably By Committee
MONTGOMERY Jan 24 The senate commerce committee will report three administration railroad bills favorably today The measures regulate freight rates fix maximum schedules and extend claims settlement time from 30 to 60 days All are backed by Governor Comer and reviewed by Captain F S White to address legal questions
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The
Star
Montgomery
Alabama
Senate
Committee On Commerce and Common Carriers
Comer
F. 8. White
Comet
Alabama solons praise Roosevelt for Brownsville troops
The Alabama House, in a unanimous vote, passed a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt for discharging the African American soldiers implicated in the Brownsville Texas riot. The action reflects support for the president amid the post riot fallout and military discipline.
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The
Star
Montgomery
House
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Oregon for Good Roads convention in Salem
The good roads convention in Salem is in session attracting wide attention with many legislators in attendance. The gathering will continue for two days as Oregon discusses road improvements and related policies.
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Star
Salem
Ore
Good Roads
Hood Arrested in Savannah Linked to Anniston Larceny Charge
A white man named Hood, wanted in Anniston Alabama for larceny, was arrested in Savannah Georgia under the new police administration. The Savannah Morning News reports Captain Austin quickly used the opened letter and description to dispatch detectives, leading to Hood’s capture within an hour at a barbershop sighting by Clerk Corish. Authorities in Anniston have been informed, and Hood claims ignorance of the arrest.
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BE. Hood
Anniston
Ala
Hood
Savannah Morning News
Savannah
Austin
Morgan
Eivers and
Murphy
Clerk of Council
N. P. Corish
Captain Austin
Corish
Mr. Corish
Bull Street
Senator Alger Dies in Washington at 89
Distinguished Soldier and former secretary of war Senator Russell A. Alger of Michigan died at his Washington home at 9 this morning from heart disease. A Civil War veteran and 1885 86 Michigan governor, he critiqued for Spanish American War policies before resigning as secretary in 1899. He served as U.S. senator from 1902.
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Michigan
The
Star
Washington
Russell A. Alger
McKinley
United States Senate
Senate
New York
Russell A Alger Born in Lafayette Ohio in 1836
Russell Alexander Alger, noted soldier and politician, was born in Lafayette Ohio in 1836. Orphaned at eleven, he worked on a farm, attended Litchfield Academy in Ohio, studied law at Akron, and was admitted to the bar in 1859 before starting his legal practice.
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Russell Alexander Alger
Lafayette
Litchfield Academy
Ohio
Akron
Bell named trustee for Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Montgomery January 24 governor confirmed trustees for the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the Girls Industrial School. J. S. Frazier remains head of the Polytechnic with A W Bell added in the Fourth district. Changes include Reed Barnes and Harry L. Martin advancing in key seats, while Rev A J Dickinson and Phares Coleman were left off the girls school board.
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Montgomery
Senate
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Alabama Industrial School For Girls
Jelks
Girls’ Industrial School
A. H. Alston
M. A. Graham
W. John
T. F. Mangum
Ry L. Martin
W. KK. Terry
A. W. Bell
N. D. Denson
W. Fr. Feagin
The
Polytechnic
Curry Council to Present Flags to City Schools
A city education board investigation found flags displayed at Wilmer Avenue, Fifth Ward, and Seventeenth Street schools. Flags at Wilmer and Pine avenues were gifts or purchases by local groups, with the committee noting poles seem ornamental rather than functional.
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Messrs. Randolph and Todd
City Board of Education
D. R. Murphey
Wilmer Avenue
Fifth Ward
Seventeenth Street
Pine Avenue
Thaw Trial Resumed in New York Court
The Thaw trial reopened with Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Mrs George Carnegie and May McKenzie arriving. Harry Thaw appeared at ease smiling at relatives as Josiah Thaw joined the family. First three jurors were excused and Mrs Thaw showed visible distress while witnesses and relatives gathered.
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The
Star
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
George Carnegie
May McKenzie
Thaw
Josiah G. Thaw
Harry
Edward Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Publishers Press
Mra
Charles Holman
Warry
Wheeler & Wilson Firm Name Is Now No More
Bridgeport Connecticut January 24 The corporate existence of the Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company one of the oldest and best known manufacturing concerns in America was formally terminated today by a vote of the directors In future the big sewing machine factory founded by the late Nathaniel Wheeler which grew to employ over 2000 operatives will be legally designated as the Singer Manufacturing Company's plant having been absorbed by the sewing machine trust.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Wheeler &Wilson Manufacturing Company
America
Nathaniel Wheeler
Singer Manufacturing Company
Sewing Machine Trust
Jacksonville man secures Seaboard line contract
News from Anniston reports the Seaboard Air Line from Tredegar to the city is fully under contract. C D Martin of Jacksonville holds the grading contract for the first five miles while Virginia contractor Vaughn has the remainder. Construction starts next week and will be pushed rapidly to completion.
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Anniston
Seaboard Air Line
Tredegar
D. Martin
Virginia
Vaughn
Ansnistén
Trans-Mississippi dry farming congress opens in Denver
The first large gathering focused on reclaiming semi-arid Western regions met in Denver for a two day session. Delegates from every Western state attended with strong Mississippi Valley representation. The opening session covered organizational work.
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Star
Denver
Interes Est
Mississippi Valley
Secretary Metcalf Says Admiral Davis Had Authority at Kingston
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Metcalf stated Admiral Davis had ample authority to land men at Kingston after yielding to entreaties from colonial authorities. The remark clarifies military actions amid colonial negotiations and reflects on governance during tensions.
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Washington
Metcalf
Davia
Kingston
French Globetrotting Avenger Visits Anniston Author
Louis Avenel known as the French Globetrotter toured Anniston collecting material for a 1910 book. He claims vengeance for a murdered friend, discusses past escapes at Port Arthur, and fears being mistaken for a spy amid possible war with Japan. He praised Alabama hospitality in a note to the Star.
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Monsuier
Louis Avenel
Hungary
Persia
Austria
China
Japan
Manchuria
San Francisco
Birmingham
Anniston
Star Office
Petit Parisian
Louis
Paris
Gustav Laurent
Redding
Cal
Laurent
Mixoe
Monsier Louis
Port Arthur
Monster Avenel
Alabama
City Education Board to Decide Flag Display Costs
Judge Randolph reports J L M Curry council agrees to present two more flags once the city board of education arranges for proper display. The committee is expected to report on cost of poles and related equipment at the next board meeting.
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Randolph
J. L. M. Curry Council, Jr. O. U. A. M
City Board of Education
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Alabama Solons
Oregon
Ington
D. C
Old Gamp Shipp
Senator Alger
Niston
Shipp
Alger
Trusele
Alabama Polytechnic
Curry Council
Seaboard
Harry Thaw
Wheeler & Wilson
C. D. Martin
Jacksonville
DRY Farming Congress
Globe Trotter
United States
R&r. A. Meewhirroo
Fall River
Mass
W. B. Hedge
Adv. Mgr
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