Funeral of Senator Pettus Set for Selma Tomorrow
The funeral for the late Senator E. W. Pettus of Alabama will be held tomorrow afternoon in Selma. A congressional delegation and Pettus family members will attend, with services at 5 o clock from his late home after the body was moved from Hot Springs, North Carolina.
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Washington
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Hot Springs
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Ala
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Fairbanks
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Hay
Virginia
Finley
South Carolina
Johnston heads to Montgomery await Senate plan after Pettus death
Former Gov. Joseph F. Johnston will be elected next week as Pettus successor. Reports speak of rumors of opposition but none are believed serious. Lieut. Gov. Gray in Birmingham says the senate may recess to attend Senator Pettus funeral in Selma.
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Star
Birmingham
Joseph F. Johnston
Senator Pettus
Montgomery
Johnston
Gray
Senate
Pettus
Selma
Long Beach Fire Destroys Hotel and Cottages
Raging flames at Long Beach threaten all habitable structures. The hotel and six cottages burned, 1100 guests were endangered with no casualties, and dynamite aided firefighting. By afternoon the blaze was controlled with estimated losses around $1,000,000 and two people reported missing.
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Star
Long Beach
L. 1
Atlantic rifle and pistol competitions open at Fort Niagara
Military rifle and pistol contests begin at Fort Niagara New York with many top United States army marksmen. Events span several weeks and include East Gulf and Cuban pacification departments. The Porto Rican regiment entry draws wide interest.
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Fort Niagara
N. Y
United States Army
East
The
Gulf
Army of Cuban Pacification
Weather forecast for Anniston area shows showers tonight
Yoreéast section reports showers likely tonight across Anniston and vicinity with continued unsettled conditions into Tuesday.
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Anniston and Vicinity
Fight begins for bail release of Moyer and Pettibone
Boise Idaho July 29 the Western Federation of Miners seeks bail for President Moyer and executive committeeman Pettibone accused with Haywood of complicity in the assassination of former Gov Stounenberg Federation lawyers appeal to Judge Woods to admit bail while prosecutors oppose the motion Haywood who collapsed after the verdict regained composure and appeared relieved
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the Star
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Moyer
Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Stounenberg
Federation
Woods
Moyer and Pettibone
Two Injured at Lagarde Limes and Stone Plant
At the Lagarde Limes and Stone Company plant William Rudd was seriously injured and Smith Cheeks sustained severe injuries when loaded cars broke loose on an incline. Rudd had his right arm amputated and leg broken. Cheeks suffered a severe leg injury.
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Lagarde Limes and Stone Company
William Rudd
Smith Cheeks
Rudd
Gadsden
Cheek
Chinese Hospital for Portland Planned
A group of wealthy Portland Chinese residents plans an exclusive hospital to serve sick countrymen. The facility will be centrally located and well equipped with Oriental physicians in true Oriental style, with about $50,000 anticipated for preparation and setup.
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Portland
Ore
Expert shooting at gun club exhibition tomorrow
A Dupont Powder Company team will shoot at Anniston gun club in Oxford lake park starting at 3 p m. The event features top marksmen from Dupont and local gun clubs with free seating and special invitation to ladies to attend the display of shooting at the old race track grand stand.
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Anniston
Oxford Lake Park
Dupont Powder Company
Winchester Arms Company
Dupont
Examination to Develop Tariff Experts
Washington July 29 In pursuance of a policy to develop experts for the state department an examination will be held tomorrow by the civil service commission for appointment to the bureau of foreign trade relations. The successful candidates will be educated as experts in international tariff questions a key subject attracting attention at the state department.
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Star
Washington, D. C
State Department
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Foreign Trade Relations
Oklahoma Prepares for Taft Visit in State Rally
Oklahoma Republicans plan a major reception for Secretary of War Taft in Oklahoma City next month to open the state campaign. The event aims to be the largest political rally in the new state with committees representing all regions and delegations of Republicans and bands marching to a procession before Taft speaks in convention hall.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Taft
Locomotive and freight collision in Brockton deaths rise
Three men die and four are injured in a rear end crash near Brockton Mass when a locomotive with empty passenger cars collides with a freight train. The accident is blamed on a signal mixup occurring early today.
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Brockton
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Haywood Acquitted in Miners Union Case
William D Haywood secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners was acquitted by a Boise jury after 21 hours of deliberation. The verdict came shortly after daylight and Haywood thanked the jurors, inviting them for a welcome at his home in Denver if they ever visit.
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Star
Boise
Idaho
Wiliam PD
Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
Bankers set Livingston meeting agenda in Montana
Helena Mont July 29 Secretary Frank Bogart of the Montana Bankers Association has nearly finished plans for the association’s annual meeting to be held in Livingston next month.
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Helena
Mont
Frank—Bogart
The
Montana Bankers’ Association
Association
Livingston
Mob burns lynched Negro corpse in Crisfield riot
The body of James Reed, the Black man accused of killing Policeman Dougherty, was stolen from a prepared burial by a 3,000 strong mob in Crisfield Maryland. The mob burned the body after oil was applied and a large post was driven into the ground while cheers rose from the crowd.
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Star
Crispeld
James Reed
Dougherty
Justice Dept Avoids North Carolina Rate Settlement Mention
Washington reports the department of justice declines to discuss the North Carolina rate settlement citing its impact on the Virginia case where a potential clash between Federal Judge Pritchard and officials seems likely, as seen after recent compromises in North Carolina.
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Washington
Department of Justice
North Carolina
Virginia
Pritchard
Lost four year old Lee Williamson found after long wander
A four year old boy, Lee Williamson, left home Saturday in Fourteenth and Quintard, wandered a long route across the railroad and car lines on the Southside. He was spotted by Presley and later identified by a northbound car passenger as Mr. Williamson’s son before being returned home. The event caused considerable excitement until reunification with his parents.
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Little Lee Williamson
Robert Williamson
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Quintard
Ward Five
Tenth Street
Glen Addie
Fourth Street
Noble
Third
Oxford
Presley
Station 10
Mr. Williamson
Large Damage Suit Heads to Trial in Anniston
A $50,000 damage suit filed in Birmingham by R T Dorsey of Atlanta B I Hughes and John H Reynolds of Rome Ga against Southern Steel Company of Gadsden will be tried in Anniston before Judge Oscar R Handley. Plaintiffs allege mineral land in Cherokee county lost ore to Alabama Steel and Wire Company and its 1904 act led to merger into Southern Steel Company.
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Oscar R. Handley
Etowah County
Alabama
Southern Steel Company
Gadsden
United States
Charles J. Allison
Birmingham
R. T. Dorsey
Atlanta
B. I. Hughes
John H. Reynolds
Rome
Steel Company
Anniston
Cherokee County
Alabama Steel and Wire Company
Underwood Coal and Tron Company
The
Fire Destroys Large Section of Coney Island Amusements
A major blaze at Coney Island New York July 28 within seven blocks of amusements including Tilyou's steeplechase Luna Park and Dreamland was destroyed. The fire started in the Cave of the Winds and spread rapidly as winds shifted seaward saving more structures. About a million dollars in damage occurred with several freak attractions escaping loss.
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Star
New York
Coney Island
Tilyou
Luna Park
Dreamland
Memphis 600000 Fire Destroys Stores and Kills Fireman
A Sunday blaze on the 11th floor of the Memphis Storage Company's building in Memphis injures two firefighters and claims one life. Firemen Lieut. John Curry and Pipeman William Kelley sustained serious injuries from falling walls as the fire caused extensive property loss estimated at 600000 with partial insurance coverage. Several buildings on Front Street including Oliver Finney Grocery and Berry Cole Wholesale Grocery were destroyed or damaged.
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Star
Memphis
Memphis Storage Company
Joseph Hoskey
John Curry
No. 1
William Kelley
No. 9
Oliver-Finney Grocery Company
Berry Cole Wholesale Grocery Company
Front Street
Charles M. Brothers
Green Tree House
Widow Ruday recalls Napoleon at Ligny farm
Paris July 29 a 102 year old widow named Ruday remembers seeing Napoleon as a girl of ten near her father’s farmhouse where Napoleon’s headquarters stood during the Battle of Ligny. Her long memory spans many years and she still lives on a nearby farm.
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Paris
Napoleon
Ruday
Ligny
Remarkable Building Permits Activity in Model City
During July permits were issued for new buildings totaling 26496.75 dollars and for repairs 1806.75 dollars, with many structures awaiting permits. The list names individuals and locations such as Wright at Seventeenth and Highteenth Wilmer, Houser at Quinard and Pif teenth, and Wells at B and Constantine, detailing dwelling and store projects with amounts.
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Model City
Hiere
Eden
W. B. Wright
Seventeenth
Highteenth
Wilmer
J. Houser
Pifteenth
Quinard
McCoy
Burns & Boozer
West Wifteenth Street
Seller’s Hospital
Fifth
Leighton
Thomas Wolsoncroft
Knox
Quintard
Eighteenth
J. G. Wells
Constantine
le Rh. Boyd
Noble and
L. H. Kaplan
Eighth
Noble
A. J. Sikes
Wourth
Chestnut
TH. Perkins
F Streets
M. BP Martin
and Leighton
Milwaukee men tied to Colorado coal land conspiracy
Hearing resumed before United States Commissioner Bloodgood in Milwaukee in the case of Guy D. Off and six other prominent residents indicted by the federal grand jury of Colorado. The alleged conspiracy concerns Colorado coal land dealings and related charges.
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Star
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Bloodgood
Guy D. #off
Federal Grand Jury
Colorado
Railroad Car Promotes Jamestown Exposition Tour
Norfolk Virginia July 20 A special Norfolk and Southern railroad car began a multi day tour through Eastern North Carolina to advertise the Jamestown exposition. The car carries printed matter and souvenirs to distribute in visiting cities and towns and aims to draw a record crowd for North Carolina day next month.
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the Star
Norfolk
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
North Carolina
Boston Welcomes Home Comers During Old Home Week
Boston crowds fill streets hotels parks and homes as visitors flood the city for Old Home Week. Patriots Day features pilgrimages to Concord Lexington Salem Plymouth and other sites with memorial events including a tablet dedication at King's Chapel by Dr. Edward Everett Hale and an old schoolboys reunion plus an evening electric pageant.
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Boston
Mass
Therr
Concord
Lexington
Salem
Plymouth
King’s Chapel
Edward Everett Hale
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