Death of Joseph Chamberlain in London home
London reports the death of Joseph Chamberlain at his London residence after a long illness. The 78 year old statesman, a longtime leader in English politics, served in Gladstone's cabinet and died with family at his bedside. He taught Sunday school and had married three times, most recently Mary Endicott in 1888.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
The
Riviera
Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Gladstone
Washington, D. C
Mary Endicott
Endicott
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Statesman
Lightning Burns Unoccupied Cape Kaplan House Near Wilson Estate
A vacant dwelling on F. Wils on place near the Kaplan estate was struck by lightning yesterday at 12 30 PM. The fire destroyed the house in 26 minutes leaving only bricks and stones. A negro woman and a white girl had been on the porch moments before the bolt hit.
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Wilson Place
Kaplan
American Day in Christiania marks Lincoln bust unveiling
Norway celebrates its centenary of independence with a program led by Governor Hanna who will unveil a bust of Abraham Lincoln gifted to the Norwegian government. The ceremony will be held in the presence of King Haakon and Norway’s leading figures.
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Christiania
Norway
Abraham Lincoln
Hanna
Haakon
Man kills wife mother and self in Atlanta tragedy
In Atlanta on July 3, S. F. Bennett killed his wife and mother-in-law with a club then killed himself with a shotgun. The bodies were found beneath a bluff, a great hole in Bennett's chest indicating the shot.
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Atlanta
S. F. Bennett
Bennett
Birmingham Officials Question Million Dollar Boasts
From Birmingham reports it appears the million dollars boasted as borrowed at a low rate may not exist. New York bankers are said to have agreed to pay warrants and exchange on checks between the state treasurer and banks, suggesting the funds lie with New York bankers and require exchange payments to unlock.
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Birmingham
New York
Vats Bryan in Class With Evelyn and Gary
Washington July 3 Members of congress and cabinet officers who leave their poste of duty to take the
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Vats
Bryan
Evelyn
Gary
Washington
Congress
Council Protests Telephone Rate Increase in Anniston
An adjourned Anniston city council meeting condemned Southern Bell's rate hike. Mayor Wikle urged protest and possible delay until a new public service commission rules on the matter. Resolutions opposing the raise were adopted, while tax auditor D Martin reviewed city books for proper returns.
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Hholderg
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Wikile
Public Service Commission
City of Anniston
Public Service Corporation
Freeport Murder Reenactment Points to Woman Suspect
In Freeport Long Island Dr Carman District Attorney Smith Sheriff Pettit and Chief Lamb re enacted the Louise Bailey killing. They claimed the shooter aimed to kill Mrs Bailey not the doctor and that a woman fired the fatal shot. Police expect to arrest the murderer once sufficient evidence is gathered. Mrs Carman’s refusal to testify sparks suspicion.
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New York
Louise Bailey
Edwin Carman
Freeport
Long Island
Carman
Smith
Pettit
Lamb
Theological Student Fined for Prohibition Violation
Will Wonderlich, 20, a theological student in Boaz Alabama, was fined 50 dollars for violating the prohibition law. Unable to pay the fine he was sentenced to the streets. Wonderlich had studied for the ministry for over a year.
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Gadsden
Will Wonderlich
Boaz
Ala
Wonderlich
Ranch hand dies from lockjaw after shoe rub blister
Long Branch California, July 3. Arthur Van de Conden, a ranch worker, developed a small ankle sore from shoe friction. He soon suffered severe body pains and died thirty-five minutes after the agony began, the result diagnosed as lockjaw.
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Long Branch
Cal
Arthur van de Conden
Here
de Conden
Illinois Rep Britton Bids Ban on Paid Lecturing by Officials
A House discussion centers on a bill introduced by Representative Britton of Illinois to prohibit officials from lecturing for pay. The debate mentions Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Gaby Des ly in context of influence and propriety.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Gaby Desly
Representative Britton
Hlinois
Businessmen press for quick antitrust bill action
In Washington on July 3 business leaders say opposition to the antitrust bill has shifted to a push for rapid passage to restore a free business climate. A president planning a broad schedule of conferences with business leaders is noted as a sign of this strategy.
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Washington
Ice cream maker victim of theft leads to fine for suspect
John Ramsey of the Elam-Hamrick Drug Co found his pocket book with $22 missing after a theft. Police court fined L. A. Sampson, a white man, $50 plus costs and bound him over to the grand jury under a $300 bond following detective work by Mr. Hamrick.
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John Ramsey
Elam-Hamrick Drug Co
Sampson
Hamrick
Americans Win as Harvard and Roseton Reach Final
In Henley on July 3 the Harvard second eight defeated Winnipeg, and the Roseton rowing club beat a German crew in the semi finals. With two foreign crews eliminated, the final will feature two American teams, ensuring the trophy stays in the United States.
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Henley
Harvard Today
Winnipeg
Roseton Rowing Club
Royal couple lie in state amid grand Vienna mourning
Thousands gather at Hofburg as Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife lie in state. Black drapes fill the chapel while chairs are removed, signaling solemn tribute. Early this morning their bodies are shipped to Amstetten for burial at midnight beneath the ruins of an ancient castle, to be witnessed by Emperor Francis Joseph.
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Hofburg
Amsteppin
Lower Austria
Francis Josef
Milk delivery leads to theft and arrest in town
Aderhold Diary reports a theft at a hardware shop after a milk delivery. Hamrick hid a pocket book with $2. Sampson allegedly took the purse but fled when confronted. Police arrested the white man and jailed Sampson for theft. the purse was not recovered.
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Aderhold
Birmingham Orders Sape and Sane Fourth of July
Chief of Police Martin Egan announces a strict Fourth of July in Birmingham with no fireworks. Police will arrest and prosecute any man discharging firearms within city limits. Endorsed by Greater Birmingham law enforcement to prevent disorder.
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Birmingham
Martin Egan
Greater
Villa Carranza power struggle and Huerta successor plan
In Mexico City on July 3 Minister Alcocer announced a Huerta successor would be elected Sunday as Lascurain and Velasco head the candidate list. Villa later demanded ammunition from General Carranza, arguing over 2,500,000 rounds landed at Tampico. The move deepens confusion among constitutionalists and risks Villa withdrawing forces to the Northwest.
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Monterey
Tampico
Mexico City
Alcocer
Huerta
Senor Lascurain
General Velasco
Torreon
Villa
Madero
Niagara Falls
Saltillo
Mex
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Three Attempts to Wreck Express Near Danbury
A third attempt in two weeks to wreck the New York to New Haven Express near Danbury Connecticut was reported. A crosspiece was wedged in a track frog two hundred yards from the station causing a freight train to strike the obstruction and wreck the train.
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Danbury
Conn
New York
New Haven
City Shops to Close for Glerks Holiday
Practically every business in the city will close part or all of tomorrow to celebrate the Glerks holiday. Most merchants will shut by 1 p m with some closing all day, while others may stay open. Firms listed include Ullman Brothers Powers Woodruff N E Ory Cohen Brothers Meckntyre s Saks C B Freel Clothing Co Black Gorham Carre Shoe Co S H Kress Cater Kilby Young Brothers The Fatr Berman s Anniston Hardware Co Globe Clothing Co and the Sawyer shoe company.
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Ullman Brothers
Powers
Woodruff
N. E. Ory
Cohen Brothers
Meclntyre'’s Saks
C. B. Freel Clothing Company
Black Gorham
Carre Shoe Co
8. H. Kress & Co
Cater, Kilby
Young Brothers
the Fatr
Berman's
Anniston Hardware Co
Globe Clothing Company
The
Sawyer Shoe Company
Houser Enters Mayoral Race After Ward 4 Win
Shaler Houser, manager of Houser Lumber Co and Fourth Ward alderman, announced his bid for mayor. He also plans re election to the city council and says the mayoral race will require personal financial sacrifice but will advance policies he outlined as a councilman.
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Houser
Iish
Legislative Department
Horseshoe Bend Centenary Rally Planned Near Talladega
Talladega July 3 Arrangements are complete for the centenary commemoration of the Horseshoe Bend battle to be held tomorrow on the battlefield near here Governors Hooper of Tennessee and O Neal of Alabama will attend with their military staffs The 1814 clash pitted 1000 Creek warriors against Tennessee militia and friendly troops under Gen Andrew Jackson and ended with a Jackson victory that broke Creek power and checked British influence in the Southwest.
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Talladega
Horseshoe Bend
Hooper
Tennessee
O'Neal
Alabama
Andrew Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Great Southwest
James F. McHenry Dead in Dothan
James F. McHenry an insurance solicitor was found dead in bed at his South Lena Street home by a family member. A coroner's jury ruled death due to heart failure.
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Dothan
James F. McHenry
South Lena Street
Houser Eyes Mayoral Run As Anniston Councilman
Mr Houser, current chairman of the Anniston finance committee, invites residents to hear his platform soon. He cites a strong council record and says he is urged to seek mayoral office this week. Re‑elections announced include Alder men J A Burgess and J W McClurkin, both on the current council.
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Houser
Anniston
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