Sensation Brewing in Alabama Peonage Probe
A Meé ygomwery Alabama dispatch reports that prodding Alabama peonage cases may trigger a federal crackdown. Officials hold negroes in bondage across Coosa and Tallapoosa counties and plan habeas corpus actions to free them, then use witnesses before a federal grand jury. Prominent local figures are named among the likely defendants.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Meé
Ygomwery
Ala
Indianapolis Star
Alabama
Coosa
Tallapoosa
Washington
Montgomery
United States Grand Jury
Gadsden Forms Baseball Club For Immediate Play
Gadsden July 3 The Gadsden Baseball Club with paid in capital of 1000 dollars has been organized a paid team will be put in at once and some fine playing will be seen on the diamond here. It is proposed to secure good players and see to it that all patrons have a good run for their money.
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Gapsden
Gadsden
City grocery stores close at noon for Independence Day
All city grocery stores will close tomorrow at noon to observe Independence Day. They will reopen tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock to supply customers with Saturday evening orders.
Glorious Fourth Quiet Holiday For Anniston
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July with general observance in Anniston. Stores, banks, post office, and offices will close for a half holiday. many residents will leave town or attend gatherings. Manager Stouch offers baseball with Talladega at 10 am and 4 pm, plus a go's tournament final tomorrow.
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United States
Anniston
Stouch
Talladega
Doctor J. Gay Named Probate Judge of Clay County
Montgomery July 3 Governor Jelks appointed Dr J H Gray probate judge of Clay county to succeed W Whatley who resigned The selection ends a hard fought contest The appointee a leading Clay physician native of Randolph county moved to Clay seven years ago He had been an applicant for physician inspector on the state board of convicts showing wide support across the state
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MonTgomery
J. Gay
Jelks
Clay County
W. Whatley
Gray
Clay
Randolph County
State Board of Convicts
Samford
Davis Named Davis Named Calhoun County Tax Commissioner
Governor Jelka appointed William A. Davis tax commissioner of Calhoun county succeeding James B. Goodwin. Announcement from Montgomery said yesterday. Davis, general manager of Anniston City Land Co., is a prominent north Alabama business leader. deputy to be announced. R O Watson offers heavy hauling moving and drayage services by phone 72.
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Jelka
William A. Davis
Calhoun County
Davis
James B. Goodwin
Montgomery
Anniston City Land Co
North Alabama
R. O. Watson
Building Boon Sparks Anniston Prosperity
City records show 94 building permits issued from January to July totaling about 5117. All projects are under construction or completed, including the new Alabami hotel at 100000. Other work includes Scarbrough Drag building, City Hardware warehouse, and Thomason Grocery expansion.
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Anniston
Ledbetter
Scarbrough Drag Company
Thte City Hardware Company
Thomason Grocery Company
Son Fights Father After Wife's Funeral in Atlanta
In Atlanta, July 3, a man returning from his wife's funeral struck his father, Matthew Barge, with a brick at 626 Astley Street, seriously injuring him. Barge was hospitalized at Grady in a suspected fatal condition while the attacker fled and is being sought by police after the deadly quarrel following the funeral of a relative.
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Atlanta
Tad
Creery
Astley Street
Matthew Barge
Grady Hospital
Jer
Fatal family dispute ends in deadly blow
The father of a young man’s wife demanded the bed where she died be burned, a clash followed with tempers flaring. George Burge objected, a fight ensued, and the old man allegedly reached for a knife while the son seized a brick and fatally struck his father’s skull.
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George Burge
Havis Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
In Biechauam on July 3 a Jefferson county jury found Glenn Havis guilty of second degree murder in the April 17 Morris hotel lobby slaying of Elias M. Lathem. Havis faces twelve and one half years in the penitentiary. co defendant William Wise awaits trial in September as the criminal court adjourns next Monday.
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Biechauam
Glenn Havis
Elias M. Lathem
Mas
Morris Hotel
William Wise
Criminal Court of
Jefferson County
Great Storm Hits New York Weather Brings Deaths
New York on July 3 faced a great wind storm after a heat wave with four deaths and many prostrations. Winds reached seventy two miles per hour in upper New York as lightning struck many areas for an hour or more, damaging three routes and endangering travelers.
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New York
Bken
Weather Bureau
Anniston Mercantile Company Receivership In First Class Shape
Mr. R P Thomason appointed receiver by Capt W M Hames, register in chancery, to liquidate the Anniston Mercantile for stockholders. Business declared in first class shape despite friction among stockholders and officers. petition cited injunctive order against officers.
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R. P. Thomason
Anniston Mercantile Company
W. M. Hames
Register In Chancery
Messie
P. A. Howle
Ross Blackmon
L. D. Reid
Equity
W. A. Scarbrough
Rutherford Lapsley
K. A. Howle
W.G. Howle
Audh
Gadsden Post Office Elevates Wiatie to Second Class
In Gavspes Alabama on July 3 yesterday the Gadsden post office promoted from third to second class. Postmaster Standifer now receives a salary of $2,000 a year, up from $1,000. The change reflects the new status and staffing adjustments at the local facility.
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Gavspes
Ala
Gadsden
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