Paving Prep Underway on West Tenth Street
Annis ton Electric and Gas crews began dirt work on West Tenth Street from Noble to Moore Avenue as part of preparing for a bitulithic paving project. Crews will lay new ties and 7 inch girder rails while awaiting fittings for trolley poles. Wooden poles on West Tenth will stay as city council repealed removal ordinances.
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Anniston Eleetric and Gas Company
West Tenth Street
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Noble Street
Evelyn Thaw Denies Return to Stage
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wife of Harry K Thaw denies reports she will resume singing on stage. The denial comes after speculation in New York on July 30.
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Evelyn Thaw
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Philippines Election: First Assembly Seeks Self Rule
Washington July 30 The Philippines hold a today election for 81 delegates to the first Philippine Assembly and provincial and municipal offices. The assembly will wield legislative powers under the Philippine commission with Taft present for the first Assembly in October.
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The
Star
Washington
Philippine Islands
First Philippine Assembly
Philippine Assembly
Roosevelt
Taft
Islands
Philippine Commission
Plot to Blow Up Russian Prison Foiled in Odessa
An attempted prison bombing in Odessa was prevented after authorities received a warning. Investigators found large quantities of dynamite and sulphur smuggled into prisoners quarters. Ring leaders were placed in solitary confinement.
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The
Star
Odessa
Prisners
Fireproof Farmers' Union Warehouse Contract Awarded
The Fireproof Construction Company of Atlanta won the bid of 16000 dollars to build a fireproof Farmers' Union Warehouse in Aniston. The 140 by 325 foot reinforced concrete steel building will be on Sixth Street near the Southern railroad with early occupancy planned for October. Project promoter W L Jones and supporters are praised for advancing the enterprise.
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Farmers’ Union
Fireproof Construction Company of
Atlanta
H. Marquess
Construction Co
Sixth Street
Southern Railroad
Anniston
W. L. Jones
Moyer Granted 25000 Bail in Miners Case Boise
In Boise Judge Wood ordered Charles H. Moyer founder of the Western Federation of Miners released on bail of 25000 after admitting bond. George A. Pettibone’s trial is set for October 1 with no bail application. Haywood may depart for Denver. Pettibone remains unbailed. William J. Bryan comments from Peoria praising the Boise verdict as not guilty and questions Orchard’s testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Boise
Idaho
Peoria
William J. Bryan
Orchard
Colorado
Roosevelt Reveals Telegram on Haywood Verdict Reactions
President Roosevelt made public a telegram from New York dated July 29 1907 reacting to the Boise Idaho Haywood murder verdict. The message praises Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman and Hippolyte Havel as undesirable citizens victorious and urges rejoicing. The note arrives as part of Roosevelt's unvoiced commentary on the case.
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the Star
Oyster Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
Haywood
Boise
Idaho
New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Hippolyte Havel
Rain Damps Attendance at Oxford Lake Park Theater Show
A fine show at Oxford Lake Park Theater last night drew a small audience because of the heavy rain. Billy Beard and the Muiseal Stipps gave a commendable performance, and if weather improves tonight a larger crowd is expected from Anniston.
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Oxford Lake Park Theater
Billy Beard
Muiseal Stipps
Anniston
Donahoo & Co Stable Guarantees Excellent Horse Care
Board your horse at Donahoo and Co. stable for thorough feeding and attentive care. The ad promises reliable grooming, pasture time, and humane treatment to keep your mount healthy and well housed.
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Donahoo & Co
Delegates Aim to Form International Congress of All Israel
July 30 New York delegates from major U S Jewish groups plan a Carnegie Hall meeting in October to establish an International Congress of All Israel. The body would act authoritatively against oppression and seek recognition from rulers such as the czar of Russia, with international headquarters likely in London or Paris.
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The
Star
New York
United States
Carnegie Hall
International Congress of All-Israel
Russia
London
Paris
Vardaman Train Crash Injures Governor and Manship
A special train carrying Governor James K. Vardaman and Lt. Gov. candidate Luther Manship struck a dead freight engine in Newton Mississippi. Both men suffered shoulder injuries but are not believed to be seriously hurt and were rushed to a hospital.
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Star
Newton
Miss
James K. Vardaman
Luther Manship
Vardaman
Manship
Jelks Returns to Alabama from Washington
Former Governor Jelks, who was in Washington yesterday, has returned to Alabama after his trip.
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Washington
Jelks
Alabama
Bacon Favors A Southern Man For President
Senator Bacon of Georgia said in an interview that he favored a Southern Democrat for president. He named Senator Daniel of Virginia as his likely choice, with Culberson of Texas Carmack of Tennessee and Judge Gray of Delaware also mentioned. He urged tariff revision and a strong push against centralized federal power.
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Washington
Bacon
Georgia
Daniel
Virginia
Culberson
Texas
Carmack
Tennessee
Judge Gray
Delaware
Shackleton Starts Auto Expedition Toward South Pole
Lieut. E. H. Shackleton began a specially prepared auto journey toward the South Pole from London on July 30. He plans to climb ice mountains and reach an ice plateau about 9 000 feet high near the pole, traveling about ten miles a day and aiming to arrive in April with confidence of success.
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Lieut
Shackleton
Pole
The
Star
London
E. H. Shackleton
South Pole
Heavens Wept as Pettus Was Laid to Rest
In Selma on July 30 a heavy rain funeral for Senator EK Pettus drew around four thousand mourners at Live Oak cemetery. A Brigadier General level military escort and a full second Alabama infantry regiment unit honored Pettus, with Gov. Bibb Graves and national/state officials present. The service began at 1 p.m. after a schedule change to accommodate out of town guests and returning officials.
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Star
Selma
Live Oak Cemetery
EK. W. Pettus
Pettus
Alabama
Bibb Graves
Congressional
Bankhead, McEnery
Louisiana
Taylor, Wiley, Clayton, Craig and Underwood
Washington
Hot Springs
Military and civic procession details from a historic funeral
The sequence lists the march order with the chief of police in command of officers, ministers in carriages, pall-bearers, senate and house committee members, the hearse, and Confederate veterans. The fragment reflects formal ceremonial roles in a civic funeral.
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Cief
Senate
House
Powder Trust Suit Filed to Dissolve Leading Firms
The United States begins a suit seeking dissolution of the Powder Trust. Senator Dupont is named among a score of defendants in a bid to curb a 95 percent powder share and all dynamite business. The bill seeks injunctions and a receiver for the three leading companies amid firm opposition from trust officials.
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The
Star
Wilmington
Del
Powder Trust
United States
Dupont
Tragic Death of Asheville Man in Train Accident
Gadsden July 30. SH R Wilson of Asheville a delegate to the Gadsden district conference at Valley Head was killed by an A G S train at Steele Saturday morning. He fell on the track after stepping aside to let the conductor pass. He leaves seven children, whom he wished to care for, and had rushed home from the conference after a troubling dream about their welfare.
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Star
Gadsden
SH. R. Wilson
Asheville
Valley Head
Steele
Wilson
Taft Endorsement Expected By Ohio Taft Managers
Columbus July 30 Taft political managers say Taft will receive the endorsement for president on the eve of the Ohio executive committee meeting.
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the Star
Columbus
Taft
Ohio Executive Committee
Explosion on Gun Boat Wilmington at Nankin China
A dispatch to the naval department reports a boiler tube burst on the United States gun boat Wilmington at Nankin yesterday. Fireman Hind was killed and three sailors were severely scalded. No details on the accident or vessel damage are released.
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the Star
Washington
Naval Department
United States
Wilmington
Nankin
China
Hind
New Flatiron Gale Proofs New York Building Against Wind
In the Seligman building at a busy financial intersection, a new Flatiron measures a northward point. It uses 70,000 square feet of hollow terra cotta blocks for fireproof partitions and heat insulation, reducing insurance rates. Foundations extend 50 feet to solid rock, with a six foot thick wall damming water and supporting the structure.
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The
Star
New York
New York City
Seligman
Flatiron
Metropolis
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
William Street
Beaver Street
South William Street
Cotton Exchange
South William
Delmonico
Wal Street
Cubtom House
Lower
Saligman
Capacity Up at Union Foundry With One Third Increase
Improvements at the Union Foundry boost capacity by one third and add a future expansion path. About 125 skilled workers are employed, with new cupola and overhead tracks, better raw material handling, and a shift of Southern tracks to the east. The plant now features fireproof buildings and a permanent, systematic layout across yards.
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Union Foundry
United States
Schumacher
Anniston
Guthrie Oklahoma to Welcome New Hotel Tone Opening
Messrs Stubbs and Keen lease the new Hotel Tone in Guthrie Oklahoma after disposing of the Alabama hotel lease to Frank G Warden of Chicago. The Guthrie hotel, near completion, aims to open in August and elevate the city’s lodging to western standards with George L Keon as resident manager.
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Messrs. Stubbs & Keen
Frank G. Warden
Chicago
Jone
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Anniston
Alabama
George L. Keon
Tone
Savannah
Massive Substructure: 8000 Cubic Yards Excavated In Day Shift
About 100 workers dug 8000 cubic yards of material for the substructure. Structural steel weighs around 2,000,000 pounds. The exterior walls use 1,200,000 red bricks and 35,000 cubic feet of limestone, plus bottom granite.
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W. Tenth SS
Noble
Moore Avenue
Moyer
Federation
Bryan
Oxford Lake Park Theatre
Hon
Bricken
United States Supreme Court of Alabama
J. B. Ellis
Mr. Hooper
Mr. Ellis
George E. Craig, Jr
W. B. Atkins
Robert Coleman
R. R. Walker
McD. Campbell
Z. Flopper Adams
Chambliss Keith
Ashville
NEW Flatiron Gale Proof
Guthrie Okla
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