Negotiations Renewed in Steel and Tin Workers Strike
A renewed round of negotiations between the Amalgamated Association and United States Steel is expected this week after a New York conference between officials and union leaders. A basis for talks has reportedly been agreed, with details withheld pending general executive committee approval.
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Pittspurg
Steel and Tin Workers
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
New York
United States Steel
Brakeman Injured by Coupling Rod at Southern Yard
Brakeman J F Ledbetter was wounded this morning at 11 trying to couple switch engine 752 to a freight car. A coupling rod struck his left leg causing a deep flesh wound but not a bone injury. He was treated at the Southern freight depot by Dr Bowcock and is expected to recover in a few days. His home is Glen Adie Thirteenth streets.
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J. ¥. Ledbetter
Southern Railway
Glen Ads Die and
Thirteenth Streets
Theodore Roosevelt Club Aims for 1904 Nomination and Convention
Kansas City July 20. Fifty Republican admirers organize the 1904 Theodore Roosevelt Club to back Roosevelt for president. They seek his nomination and to send a solid Missouri delegation and work toward hosting the national convention in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Theodore Roosevelt
Missouri
Oxford Hosts Big Drawing Manager On Today
Anxious seat as Oxford faces a major drawing manager appointment today. Officials expect decisions that could reshape operations and staffing for the upcoming season.
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Oxford
Lottery Draw Opens for Kiowa Comanche Lands in Reno
In Reno Indian Territory on July 29 a grand lottery began to distribute 15,000 claims among 165,565 registrants. Each registered person has about a one in thirteen chance of winning as the Kiowa-Comanche reservation lands open for settlement. The drawing occurs in the city center amid shows of anticipation and public interest. Joe B. Privett elected Saturday night.
Privett Named Oxford Baseball Manager After Ragan Resigns
In a Saturday night meeting at the Calhoun Rifles armory, Oxford baseball elected Joe B. Privett as manager to succeed resigning J. M. Ragan. Privett is praised for his strong interest and capability. Ragan’s resignation is deeply regretted as he helped promote the league and the club.
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Calhoun Rifles’ Armory
J. M. Ragan
Joe B. Privett
League
Oxford Club
Ragan
Anniston men take control of Gadsden railroad line
W H Weller of Anniston John T Weller and Charles D Ward bought the Gadsden and Attalla Union Railway from Capt James M Elliot Jr. The electric line from Gadsden to Attalla will join with Gadsden Light Ice and Coal under the Alabama City Gadsden and Attalla Railroad. Weller elected president Ward VP and GM. John T Weller secretary treasurer. May assume active control September 1. Track repairs began Sunday morning and the line to be placed in first class order.
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Gadsden
Messrs
W. H. Weller
Anniston
John T. Weller
Charles D. Ward
Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railroad
Aniston
Jenifer Furnace Co
Charles S. Ward
John PT. Weller
Central Foundry Company
Drawn for Homestead Names and Oxford Team Plans
Envelopes with homestead applicant names are drawn from wheels on a platform in El Reno and Lawton districts as ten men perform the draw. Oxford team in Saturday meeting adopts two resolutions to thank How ard W Sexton and to restrict speaking by players while on field with an upcoming game against Elliotts at Oxford Lake Park.
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Oxford
W. Sexton
Oxford Lake
Elliotts
Oxford Lake Park
Oxford Boys
Improving the Long Line to Birmingham and Anniston
Gadsden reports the Alabama and Georgia Long Distance Telephone Co is upgrading the system with copper trunk lines between Gadsden and Birmingham and Anniston. Cross arms will support two No. 18 wires on one side while the old line serves local traffic. Expansion may extend to Calera, Shelby, Columbiana, Montevallo, Blocton, and a route to Anniston via Talladega. The firm, capitalized at 30000 dollars, is led by YW. HF Miller as president, R. L. Adams as VP and GM, and O. R. Goldman as treasurer, and operates with Southern Bell.
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Gadsden
Alabama and Georgia Long Distance Telephone Company
Birmingham
Anniston
Alabama and Georgia
YW. HF. Miller
R. L. Adams
O. R. Goldman
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Last Honors To A Comrade Funeral for Tom Higgins
The funeral for Tom Higgins was held yesterday at 4 pm in Edgemont cemetery. Rev John A May of West Anniston Methodist Church led services as the Anniston Rifles of forty five attended and fired a thirty six gun salute. West Anniston Hose Company also attended. Higgins died last Friday and had worked previously at Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works.
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Tom Higgins
Edgemont Cemetery
John A. May
West Anniston Methodist Church
Anniston Rifles
West Anniston Hose Company
Sjliggins
Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works
Reputations at Stake as Light Faces Scrutiny
A public figure confronts questions over conduct, with critics arguing reputations may suffer amid ongoing scrutiny. Supporters urge fair treatment and due process while officials weigh potential consequences and public interest.
Schley’s Son Seeks Full Truth On Santiago Battle
Captain Thomas F. Schley, stationed at Fort Douglas, says a court of inquiry will reveal startling facts about his father Admiral Winfield S. Schley and the Battle of Santiago. He asserts blame would shift if outcomes differed and questions whether Admiral Sampson would be blamed.
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Mantiago
Sampson
Sehley
Twenty-Third Infantry
Fort Douglas
Santiago
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Foley
McElreath Drug Co
J. F. Ledbetter
Mr. Ledbetter
Southern Freight Depot
R. L. Bowcock
Jas. G. Ambertof
Della
Ohio
MecElreath Drug Co
Teddy
Ourine
Anniston Trading Company
el Reno
Tery
Reno, O. T
the Grand
Privett
Cient Manager
Erally
Gadsden Street Car CO
W. H. Weller and Associates
J. M. Elliott
Lawton District
Mr. How
Niston
Calera
Shelby, Co
Lera
Talladega
Schley
Salt Lake, Oran
the Herald
Thomas F. Schley
Admiral Winfield
Admiral Schley
Jos. Saks & Co
Jos. Saks & Co. Props
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