Resignation Accepted at Presbyterian College for Men
Dr John W Stagg president of the Alabama Presbyterian College for Men resigns after a Friday board meeting in Anniston. He plans rest on his Geiger farm and may enter the ministry again while Dr Richard Orme Flinn is considered as his successor. A full conference followed with appreciation for Staggs work amid financial and patronage gains. Continued on Fifth Page.
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W. Clarke
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China seeks 15500 indemnity for Torreron massacre claims
A notice served in Mexico City states China will press claims totaling 15500 as indemnity for Chinese citizens killed in the Torreón massacre during the recent war in Mexico.
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Mexico City
China Will of
Torreon
Mexico
Jail sentences sought for wire trust members
United States Attorney Henry A. Wise announced that jail terms would be demanded for all thirty eight members of the wire trust found guilty of Sherman anti trust violations. He said drastic punishment would be pursued where culpability is shown though warrants would not be requested. The case targets the United States Steel Corporation with several prominent financiers among the indicted.
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New York
Wire Trust
United States
Henry A. Wise
United States Steel Corporation
Protectionist Argument Exploded by Redfield Speech
Special correspondent from Washington reports that William C. Redfield, a New York manufacturer, argued in the House that daily wage differences should not solely dictate protection levels. He cited cases of U S firms selling goods at $5 a day in the U S against foreign pay, while competing globally with lower protection needs.
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Tavenner
Washington
William C. Redfield
New York
Redfield
Yale and Harvard Split Honors in Regatta Start
New London June 30 Harvard won the leight oared event and Yale took the four oared in the first two races of the Harvard Yale regatta. Ideal weather drew a vast crowd as the freshmen eight started at 11 30 a m and the big race followed. Spectators watched private yachts along the Thames in college colors.
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Yale
Conn
Thames
Gallo ws Again Yawns for M Clarkin Slayer
Supreme court reaffirms City court findings in the Irvin Pope murder case. Pope, convicted of killing James B. McClurkin in Oxford in 1909, faces execution with August 18 set as a possible date. Court history includes multiple reversals and a reopened trial. Pope remains in Jefferson county jail awaiting further action.
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Irvin Pope
James B. McClurkin
Pope
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Jefferson County
Notable Jubilee For Cardinal Gibbons In Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons marks 50 years as priest and 25 years in the Sacred College. The double jubilee was observed with masses and congratulatory messages from America and the Vatican. A large nonsectarian gathering in Baltimore and a planned ecclesiastical celebration with leading prelates are anticipated. Next month he turns 77 and remains active though somewhat feeble.
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Redfield cites cost comparisons in global locomotive trade
In a dispatch, Redfield notes American locomotives sold to Japanese Imperial Railways were cheaper in US shops though Japanese wages are far lower. He cites labor cost twice as high in Japan as in America for identical specs. He also mentions shoes selling for different prices in India and Broadway, and offers to provide names and addresses for private inquirers. He urges readers to request the full Congress speech from Hon. James T. Lloyd.
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Great Britain
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Imperial Railways
Juniors Name Officers of Anniston Council No 9 J U A M
At the regular meeting of Anniston council No 9 Junior Order United American Mechanics officers were elected T I Newman councilor J N Andrews vice councilor Oliver Hill assistant recording secretary D B E Tuck recording secretary John M Crook financial secretary M Riker treasurer Fr L Burnett trustee 18 months Willingham trustee 6 months The council also adopted resolutions on the death of Officer J L Cunningham a member of the order.
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United American Mechanics
T. I. Newman
J. N. Andrews
Oliver 8. Hill
D. BE. Tuck
John M. Crook
M. ©. Riker
Fr. L. Burnett
Willingham
J. L. Cunningham
Order
Knights of Pythias elect officers at Anniston lodge
Anniston lodge No. 91 Knights of Pythias elected Dr. I. P. Levi as chancellor commander Joe S Thomason as vice-chancellor A N Stanley as prelate Joe S Stevens as keeper of records and seal and master of finance Dr T L Smith as master of exchequer C Shaler Houser as master of work Jack Witt as inner guard J E Pendergrass as outer guard Officers to be installed by Deputy Grand Chancellor R L Cater at the next meeting
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Anniston Lodge No. 91
Knights of Pythiae
I. P. Levi
Joe S. Thomason
A. N. Stanley
Joe S. Stevens
T. L. Smith
C. Shaler Houser
Jack Witt
J. E. Pendergrass
Lodge
R. L. Cater
Boy aviator carries passenger on 107 mile cross country flight
New London June 30 A boy aviator from Atwood was flown by a doctor carrying a passenger as they completed a 107 mile trip from Squantum aviation field this morning. The flight set a new record for passenger carrying across the country.
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New London
Henry M. of
Atwood
Squantum Aviation Field
Smith Breaks Silence on Mormon Polygamy Denial
Joseph F. Smith age 74 head of the Mormon church said in a Washington interview that polygamy does not exist among Mormons. He called charges of illicit practice false and said any man taking a second wife is excommunicated. He noted he still supports but does not live with the five wives he married before the Supreme Court ruling.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Andrew Crawford Charged With Thief of Coat and Papers
A young man named Andrew Crawford allegedly stole Recorder Creen s coat from Scar brough s drug store during a ball game. He wore the coat on streets, damaged papers in the pocket, and a key was removed from the lining. Crawford was arrested by Officer Phillips and faces a planned trial presided by President A P Agee.
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Creen
Andrew Crawford
Scarbrough
Crawford
Phillips
Castile
A. P. Agee
Lecturer recalls Hobson's Coat amid Holy Land lecture
Evangelist 8 M Bernard spoke on the Holy Land at the Christian church last night, detailing trips to Palestine and Jerusalem including the Dead Sea and the Temple of Omar. He described Damascus and Mohammedan rites, and appeared in outer garb resembling a Turkish fez.
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Kentucky
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Jordan River
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Omar
Jesus
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Senate Votes to Adjourn July 5 amid Army Maneuver Plans
The Senate voted to adjourn until July 5. Taft sent a message with a report seeking a large army maneuver ground. It highlights Tullahoma Tennessee where 5,000 acres are donated and 3,000 more acres may be purchased, with other sites such as Chickamauga and Chattanooga under consideration.
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Washington
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Congress
Tullahoma, Tenn
Six Men Killed as Buffalo Waterworks Roof Collapses
A roof collapse at Buffalo New York waterworks station during construction killed at least six men and wounded twenty five others, two fatally, this morning. Fire and rescue teams rushed to the scene as investigators began to determine the cause and scope of the disaster.
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