Gruesome Charges of Abuse at Alabama Insane Hospital
Special to the Star from Montgomery reports affidavits by former nurses and patients accusing Alabama insane hospital attendants of beating, starving, and beating to death inmates. The witnesses describe nurses kicking, choking, and starving patients, with several fatalities alleged and a House inquiry urged.
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The
Star
Montgomery
Alabama Insane Hospital
Tuscaloosa
House of Representatives
Jere King
Jefferson County
King
Rules Committee
House
Senate
H. 8. Ward
Birmingham
A. J. Newton
Fayette
Hill
J. J. Beard
Avondale
William Todd
Todd
John Hinds
Lauderdale County
McDuff
Sam Rodgers
Farnsdale
Daniels
Johnson
Wallace Jones
Joe Townsend
H. M. Horton
Habeaus Corpus
Tucker
Chambers County
Bondurant
Uniontown
Paul
Paul, Beaten To Death In September, 1906, By Attendants; Also That Dr. Due
Garner Improves Store Room for Forbes Co
Mr. R F Garner awards contract to Thomas Wolsoncroft & Co. to remodel the Noble street building formerly Ingram & Co. The Forbes Piano Co will lease the completed two story extension with curved plate glass marble base and tiled entrance. Project to extend 120 feet front, modernize for Forbes, started immediately and expected completion in 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EF. Garner
Thomas Wolsoncroft & Co
Ingram & Co
Noble Street
Forbes Piano Company
Teachers Continue In Session At National Education Meet
Hundreds of teachers gathered in Los Angeles for the National Education Association convention entering a third day of sessions. Department conferences and general proceedings drew strong attendance as the event moved into another busy day.
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Los Angeles
Cal
National Educational Association
Investigation Not Completed on Morton Suspension
The examining committee for Building, Plumbing and Sanitary Inspector William Morton met at city hall and will issue a partial report next Thursday. Chairman Dr. J. M. Whiteside said Morton owes the city more than he reported, but the exact amount is unclear due to missing books. Morton claims robbery caused his missing money. He was suspended for alleged drunkenness and neglect of duty.
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William Morton
Kilby
J. M. Whiteside
Fourth Ward
Ohio Bar Association Discusses Initiative Referendum and Commerce Clause
Special to the Star from Put-in-Bay Ohio July 10 The State Bar association featured an open discussion on the initiative and referendum and a lecture titled Corporations and the Commerce Clause given by Smith W Bennett of Columbus The group will adjourn Friday after concluding business
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Star
Put-In-Bay
Ohio State Bar Association
Smith W. Bennett
Columbus
Allegations of Nurse Abuse at Mt Vern on Negro Hospital
Representative King calls for a full investigation into reported patient abuse by nurses at Mt Vernon Negro Hospital. Foster of Tuscaloosa notes nurses walked out after requests denied while Dr Searcy was away. He claims patients have killed attendants and nurses sometimes must defend themselves by roughing patients.
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King
Representative Foster
Tuscaloosa
Searcy
Mt. Vernon
England Says War Is Likely
London reports that English legal and diplomatic experts warn of a possible war between the United States and Japan. A loophole in the Anglo Japanese treaty could keep England from aiding Japan, unless the U S moves to seize Japanese territory with intent to hold it. Newspapers acknowledge that such a war seems possible.
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The
Star
London
England
United States
Japan
America
American proposition sparks debate at peace talks
The American plan to grant immunity from seizure to private property at sea during war stirred strong debate at the Hague conference. The vote was postponed to Wednesday with many delegates predicting it will be defeated as too idealistic.
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The
Hague
Tobacco Combine Sued Under Sherman Act for Dissolution
The suit, brought in the Southern District of New York, seeks dissolution of the American Tobacco Company and asks for a receiver. It accuses the Tobacco trust of worldwide monopoly since 1890 with assets over 275 million dollars and heads 60+ related firms. The British American Tobacco Company allegedly controls non American territories while American Tobacco dominates U.S. trade.
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Tog the Star
New RK
Federal District Court of
Southern District of New York
American Tobacco Company
The
Tobacco Trust
Amercan Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco
British- American
American Souff
American Cigar
United Cigar Stores Companies
British-American Tobacco Company
United States
Warden outlines purchase and plans for Alabama Hotel
Mr. Frank G. Warden, newly holding a majority of Alabama Hotel stock, discusses his intent to operate and renovate the Anniston property. He envisions citizen investment, promises minority protections, and plans extensive improvements including running water to all rooms and upgraded furnishings. Mrs. Warden will relocate to Anniston in about two weeks.
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Frank G. Warden
Alabama Hotel
The
Star
Anniston
Alabama
Warden
Doty
Newark
C. C. Horton
Metropole
Chicago
Keen
North
Zinn
Crisis in Telegraphers Strike Reaches Today
Chicago reads of a pivotal moment as President Small of the Commercial telegraphers union leaves San Francisco for Chicago. His arrival is expected to trigger a coordinated strike with Chicago, San Francisco, and New York as he seeks satisfactory conditions or a general walkout.
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The
Star
Chicago
Small
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
San Francisco
Western Union
New York
Weather forecast for Anniston and vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight with Thursday showing similar skies. Temperatures expected to stay mild with light winds and no precipitation anticipated in the forecast area.
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Anniston and Vicinity
Mr B M Stradley Returns From Vacation
Ullman Bros. chief clerk Mr B M Stradley arrived today from Greenville Washington and will proceed to Talladega to join Ullman's store there for a few days of assignment.
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B. M. Stradley
Ullman Bros
Greenville
D. C
Talladega
Ullman’s
Little River appeal case awaiting judge decision
A police court appeal case before Judge John Pelham could enable defendants to appeal to the circuit court or city court. The matter centers on whether Section 20 of the city charter repeals a code provision allowing circuit court appeals. The mandamus action seeks to compel bond approval returnable to the circuit court.
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John Pelham
Circuit Court
Code of Alabama
Greene
Atorney
Jury still pursues suspect in Armitage murder case
Gadsden July 10 The Times News reports Frank Luker, the first man jailed on suspicion in the Joe Armitage steel works murder, has been released. Authorities focus on L B Thompson, arrested Sunday, whose nervous, incoherent behavior and actions after the crime, including washing a bloody shirt, heighten guilt suspicions. Thompson, 50, unwed, from Rockmart Georgia, has restricted access under sheriff supervision.
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the Star
Gadsden
the Times News
Frank Luker
Joe N. Armitage
Thompson
Ira Armitage
Joe
Vale of Rockmart
Templars Conclude Business in Saratoga Social Program
Knights Templars finish business in Saratoga, focusing on social events with fraternal visits and lavish attire. The progressive ball, the final centerpiece, is set for tomorrow with elaborate arrangements and simultaneous exhibition drills planned at Grand Union and United States hotels and Congress Hall.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Knights Templars
Grand Union
United States
Congress Hall
Convention Halla
President Mitchell Discusses Work and 5 Cent Fare Plan
President Mitchell meets with Manager Sexton and Mayor Haynes in Oxford to discuss a five cent fare proposal. Mitchell, stockholder in Anniston Electric and Gas and president of Little River Power, reports progress on the project despite delays from title adjustments along the rights of way to Anniston.
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Sexton
Haynea
Oxford
Mitchell
Annistoun Electric and Gas Company
Little River Power Company
Seaton
Haynes J Oxford
New York
Anniaton
New NSW Postoffice District Created with Atlanta HQ
The post master general forms a new inspection district including Missouri and Georgia and appoints M Sutton of Missouri as inspector in charge with headquarters in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
MR. Sutton
Misssouri
Washington
Miorida
Georgia
South Carolina
M.sutton
Missouri
Bill board dispute delays city opinion on private displays
Mayor Kilby discussed the bill board issue with City Attorney A P Agee but he is too busy to give an opinion. L G Jones owner of boards on Noble street says the city cannot remove them as they sit on private property and has had city workers arrested by county authorities for defacing the boards.
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Kilby
Bill Board
A. P. Agee
L. G. Jones
Noble Street
Tragedy in Cleburne County Claims Farmer
Wesley Burna, a farmer near the Calhoun border in Cleburne County, was shot to death in his field yesterday. Authorities say a conflict with the Coppert family over crop damage led to threats against Burna, and the Coppert brothers, aged 16 and 18, are believed to be responsible and have fled the area.
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Wesley Burna
Cleburne County
Calhoun
Cleburne
Burns
Oarl Coppert
Partina
Coppert Brothers
Coppert Boys
Burna
Juror Williams Attends Court After Child Recovers
Juror John Williams returned to the ecourt to consider the case McPherson vs. Woodstock Corporation as his child rallied after yesterday’s illness. Court adjourned to allow him to attend the bedsister of his child.
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John Williams
Ecourt
F McPherson
Woodstock Corporation
Williams
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Garner
Forbes CO
Inspector Morton
Mr. Warden
Little River
NSW Postoffice
Wesley Burns
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