Federal stance heightens North Carolina railroad clash
Washington reports a brewing legal conflict between U S authorities and North Carolina state officials over enforcement of the state railroad law. Judge Pritchard faces federal scrutiny as Department of Justice pressure mounts. If Gov Glenn resists, federal aid may back Pritchard toward a Supreme Court ruling, with a busy October session anticipated.
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the Star
Washington
United States
Pritchard
North Carolina
Department of Justice
Glenn
Southern Railway
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Roosevelt Watches North Carolina Developments Quietly
President Roosevelt follows the North Carolina railroad rate court developments but will not issue a statement. Secretary Loeb says the matter is handed to Attorney General Bonaparte to protect the government's interests, while the president enjoys a vacation with routine calm and family activities.
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Oyster Bay
N. C
Roosevelt
North Carolina
Loeb
Bonaparte
Jewish Chautauqua Society Opens Summer Assembly
Delegates from as far north as Portland and Toronto attend the annual session in Atlantic City. The gathering marks the establishment of 100 active study circles across the United States with communities including Anniston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and New Orleans pursuing courses under society directions.
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The
Star
Atlantic City
N. J
Portland
Toronto
Ont
New Orleans
Mississippi
Michigan
Wisconsin
United States
Jackson
Miss
Wheeling
W. Va
Goldsboro
N. C
Natchez
Pensacola
Fla
Reading
Gadsden Negroes Arrested Over Counterfeit Coins
Will Henderson and R H Emmanuel, two African Americans, were arrested in Gadsden after police found several bogus coins in their possession. Henderson held quicksilver believed to cover the coins. Emmanuel, a restaurant cook, recently arrived from Montgomery and suspected to be part of a local counterfeiting gang.
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The
Star
Gadsden
Will Henderson
R. H. Emmanuel
Henderson
Emmanuel
Montgomery
Decatur Light Power Firm Sold to New York Buyer
The Decatur Light Power and Fuel Company was purchased by Electric Bond and Share Company of New York. Mitchell brothers and R A Mitchell hold key roles, with General Electric backing and ties to Alabama electric assets, excluding the street railway line.
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Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Company
Alabama Electric Companies
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Little River Power Company
Electric Lighting and Power
Decaturs
Mitchell
Alabama
Chiefs at Canada police meeting in Montreal
A large representative attendance opened the annual meeting of the Chief Constables Association of Canada in Montreal. Prominent officers included Chief Trader of Quebec Chief Inspector Archibald of Toronto and Chief Harrison of Westmount.
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The
Star
Montreal
Que
Chief Constables’ Association of Canada
Trader
Quebec
Archibald
Toronto
Harrison
Westmount
Cardinal Gibbons Celebrates Seventy Third Birthday
Baltimore July 23 Cardinal Gibbons marked his seventy third birthday as telegrams poured in from across the Baltimore province and from Rome. The aged prelate, born in Baltimore and educated in Ireland, has long served as a central figure in American Catholic leadership.
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Star
Baltimore
North
Charles Street
Cardinal Gibbons
Maryland
Florida
America
Rome
Ireland
United States
St. Charles College
St. Mary’s Seminary
Spalding
Williama
Boston
Ryan
Philadelphia
Michigan Rural Letter Carriers Meet in Flint
The sixth annual Michigan Rural Letter Carriers convention opened in Flint with broad attendance. Mayor McKinley welcomed delegates after luncheon in the armory as committees were named. Key speakers included W. R. Spilman from Washington and H. H. Windsor of Chicago. President J. Wilcox of Allegan chaired sessions.
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Star
Flint
Mich
Michigan Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
McKinley
Armory
W. R. Spilman
Washington, D. C
H. H. Windsor
Chicago
J. Wilcox
Allegan
Delegates Head to State Baptist Convention in Dothan
Dr J H Foster Capt A W Bell and Mrs W Y White of Parker Memorial Church left for the state Baptist convention in Dothan with additional delegates from Oxford and Anniston traveling separately. The three day session opens tomorrow and is expected to address extensive church business. Rev A G Spinks and Mrs Spinks also joined the delegation.
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J. H. Foster
A. W. Bell
W. Y. White
Parker Memorial Church
State Baptist Convention
Dothan
William A. Davis
Anniston
Birmingham
A. G. Spinks
Oxford
Baptist State Convention
Alexander Miller
D. ©. Cooper
J. T. Wheeler
Western Steel Car and Foundry to Restart Full Operations
Local officials refuse details but reports indicate the Western Steel Car and Foundry plant will resume full activity tomorrow. Puddlers and blacksmith departments to operate at full blast, with other departments starting partial production as orders and lumber deliveries arrive. The gas plant is expected to resume full capacity, pleasing residents of Anniston.
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Western Steel Car and Foundry Company
Anniston
Widow of Colson Receives Unpaid Spanish War Pay
A Washington dispatch reported by the Chattanooga Star says the War Department approved an extra pay allowance for Kentucky regiments from the Spanish-American War. Most goes to the Fourth Kentucky, once commanded by Col. David Colson who resigned from Congress to serve as colonel. Colson never drew soldier pay. after his death his widow claimed and received the back pay owed.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Washington
War Department
Kentucky
Chattanooga Star
David Colson
Anniston
Colson
Lieut
Scott
Capitol
Frankfort
Col. Colson
Noble Street
Dave Colson
Congress
Kentucky Regiment
Col Aaron Thompson Buys Interest in New Wilmer Hotel
A deal closed with minor details remaining, making Col. Aaron Thompson of Inman owner of an interest in the New Wilmer hotel. He purchases the interest of Mr. Stearnes of Humphries & Stearnes. No change in management or conduct. the hotel will stay on its existing successful course.
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Col
Aaron Thompson
MR. Stearnes
Popular Hotel
Inman, 8. C
Wilmer
Stearnes
Humphries & Stearnes
Monument to Gov Dewey Unveiled in Lancaster Wisconsin
A bronze monument to Nelson Dewey former Wisconsin governor was unveiled in Lancaster with state officials, legislators and notable residents attending. Designed by Cavaliere Trentanove a Milwaukee sculptor, the statue marks a commemorative ceremony on July 23.
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Lancaster
Wis
Nelson Dewey
Wisconsin
Cavaliere Trentanove
Milwaukee
Burglar Believed Kidnapper Found With 4 Year Old
A man arrested for mail breaking in Wellington July 23 had a fair skinned 4 year old boy with him who calls the burglar papa but says another papa lives in a fine house and buggy. The child bears a forehead scar and was found on a straw pile. locals suspect kidnapping. E Usry of Wellington is caring for the boy.
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Wellington
E. Usry
Weather forecast for Anniston and vicinity
Fair tonight and Wednesday. Winds light to variable with no precipitation expected in the Anniston area. Highs in the upper 70s to near 80 and lows around 60, with comfortable humidity and calm conditions.
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Anniston and Vicinity
Last Rites For William Turnipseed In Oxford
A large crowd attended the First Methodist Church in Oxford at nine this morning for the funeral of William Turnipseed. The service featured flowers and hymns as the hero was carried to the chancel by pallbearers, with Confederate veterans in black colors nearby. Rev. T. K. Roberts delivered a consoling address before the interment at Oxford Cemetery beside his late child Sunshine. Local businesses closed during the hour.
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First Methodist
Oxford
William O. Turnipseed
Messrs. George
W. Bieh
Elberger
W. Pace
William A. Orr
John D. Wright
J. M. Mims
W. R. Norton
Postal Dept Warns Public on Improper Mail Packaging
Washington July 23 The postal laws forbid placing written messages in merchandise packages or letters with less than 2 cents an ounce paid Post office inspectors collected $59065 for violations Many offenses stem from ignorance and the fines burden the very poor Postmaster General Meyer orders notices in post offices warning the public against the practice
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The
Star
Washington
Meyer
Anniston Company Wins Second Prize in En Campment Races
Huntsville July 23. The Third Alabama encampment races concluded with Company I of Albertville taking first prize and Company D of Anniston finishing second. The regiment was reviewed by Adjacent General Graves Col Graves and Col Pulley from the governor's staff last evening.
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Huntsville
Alabama
Albertville
Anniston
Adj
Seek to Better Condition of Jews
A movement in New York urges President Roosevelt and Secretary Root to pressure The Hague representatives to withdraw unless Russia and Roumania guarantee equal treatment for Jews. Louis Friedman leads the effort and has appealed to Cardinal Gibbons for support, aiming for guaranteed legal equality for Jews Catholics and Mohammedans.
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The
Star
New York
Roosevelt
Root
the Hague
Russia
Roumania
Louis Friedman
Attorney Street
Cardinal Gibbons
Gadsden Heat Prostrates Altoona Merchant
In Gadsden on July 23 Robert L. McEntyre a prominent young merchant from Altoona was overcome by heat while talking with a friend in a stairway. He was rushed to a nearby drug store where he was quickly revived.
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Gadsden
Robert L. McEntyre
Altoona
Murder at Forty second Street Ends in Death in Downtown Rush
Walter Norling, 20 year old teller of W S White haberdashers, shot by former employer Charles Warner 50, as downtown crowd surged near Forty second street and Fifth Avenue. Warner fled through a garage after a chase. Norling died instantly after crying Warner shot me. Norling lived in Highfield New Jersey.
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The
Star
New York
Walter Norking
Forty Second Street
Fifth Avenue
Charles Warner
Miss Norling
W. 8S. White
Charlie Warner
Mr. White
Warner
Highfield
N. J
Tragedy at Noon: Same Man Kills and Wounds in New York
In New York on July 23 a man identified as Frank Warner fatally wounded Miss Ethel Nordling before later shooting John C. Wilson at his Waverly Place store. Police suspect the same assailant, despite name confusion, and a longshoreman restrained Warner after a second attempt to flee.
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The
Star
New York
Ethel Nordling
Charles Warner
John C. Wilson
Waverly Place
Frank Warner
Warner
Nordling
Wilson
Boy Severely Injured by Mowing Machine Accident
In Gadsden on July 23 a nine year old son of farmer Jon Dallas Wilder suffered a near complete foot severing when he dashed toward a lost whip and stepped into a mowing machine driven by his father. Immediate medical care was provided.
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Star
Gadsden
Jon Dallas Wilder
Wilder
Death Sentence for Prof Karl Han in Germany Murder Case
Karl Han, a professor at a Washington D C college, was convicted and sentenced to death in Carlsruhe for the murder of his mother in law Frau Moliter. The case, marked by sensational interest, involved his motive of gaining her money.
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Carlsruhe
Karl Han
Frau Moliter
Ifaun
Washington D. C
Prisoner Receives Sentence After Jury Verdict
The prisoner heard the verdict with composure and chatted with his counsel after the judges retired. Hall stood erect as the sentence was pronounced and was later hurried to prison by six policemen amid street protests in Han and Molitee family controversy.
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Han
Molitee
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