Corey hosts Delmonico dinner after Reno divorce
William Elly Corey, president of United States Steel, staying at Holland House, hosted a lavish Delmonico dinner that stretched into the early hours following his Reno divorce. Miss Addie Corey, sister of the divorced man, says Corey is not fit company for his son and criticized his behavior in The Star telegraph.
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Star
New York
William Elly Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Holland House
Delmonico
Reno Divorces Wife. Custody Given to Mrs Corey
In Reno Nevada Miss Addie Corey testified against her brother Allan Corey saying he is not fit for her nephew to associate with. Mrs William Ellis Corey was granted a divorce in the second district court with custody of her 16 year old son Allan Corey. The trial ended with a quick jury decision and no alimony was discussed. Mrs Corey also disclosed a prior financial settlement with her husband negotiated through her attorneys.
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The
Star
Reno
Allan
New York
Addie Corey
William Ellis Corey
Miss Corey
Corey
Southern bishops address Negro Congress in Washington
In Washington on July 31, J. M. Waldron of Jacksonville Florida Bishop James of Atlanta Rev R H Bowling of Norfolk Rev C Jacobs of Sumter S C Rev J F Moreland of Charlotte N C and Rev J T Dillard of Columbia S C addressed the second quadrennial meeting of the Young Negro People's Christian and Educational Congress convening there today.
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Star
Washington
J. M. Waldron
Jacksonville
Fla
James
Atlanta
R. H. Bowling
Norfolk
C. Jacobs
Sumter
8. C
J. F. Moreland
Charlotte
J.T. Dillard
Columbia
S. C
Young Negro People’s Christian and Educational Congress
Knox and Stallings Clash at Fort Payne Meeting
Special to The Star reports a Fort Payne political gathering where John Knox and Jessa Stallings sparred over state issues. Crumpton, Baptist leader, weighed in with moral objections to Stallings. Four senatorial hopefuls Knox Stallings Clarke and Fitts spoke as the circuit court term opened.
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Fort Payne
Jessa Stallings
W. B. Crumpton
State Board of Missions of the Baptist Church
of the Baptists of Alabama
J. F. Stallings
Mr. Crumpton
Knox
Stallings
Clarke
Fitts
Mutiny at Sevaborg Fortress In Finland Sparks General Strife
Telegraph report from Helsingford Finland dated July 31 describes a major mutiny at Sevaborg fortress guarding Helsingford harbor. Soldiers and sailors clash, fort seized, ships in harbor join mutineers, civilians flee, and casualties exceed six hundred as artillery and infantry fight amid a broad labor strike.
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Star
Helsingford
Finland
Russian Empire
Sevaborg
Helsingford Harbor
Rockefeller Arrives in Cleveland Forms Friendlier Ties With Press
John D Rockefeller and his party reached Cleveland and were driven to Forrest Hill. In an interview he urged newspapers to help people know each other better, calling it a duty of papers to reveal what kind of people they are and expressing happiness at returning home.
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The
Star
Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Forrest Hill
Rocke
Gadsden Girls Quit Work After Farm Outing
About fifty thousand dollars is being spent on new buildings. Gadsden society girls quit work after a two week peach season camp at Elliott fruit farm. They were paid one dollar a day for farm work and returned to the city in two moving vans. The outing boosted health and spirits and left some money, as the peach season ends with only small shipments remaining. The canning factory will continue while peaches and tomatoes last.
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Gadsden
Elliott Fruit Farm
Atlanta Girl Assault Case Sparks Manhunt
In Atlanta Ga on July 31 Annie Poolé 15 living near Lakewood was assaulted by an unknown Black man near a lonely field while returning home from a neighbor. A large posse is pursuing the suspect as police search for the culprit.
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the Star
Atlanta
Annie Poolé
Lakewood
Beat 21 Puzzles Commissioners Delay Revenue Protests
The county commissioners will wait for state officials and the legislature before acting. The state education chief advises keeping schools unaffected by any radical move. Protests filed by John S Mooring for An niston over tax returns were docketed for hearing, with total proposed raises about 1.5 million dollars impacting city receipts.
Robbers Plunder Ohio Post Office For 5500
In Greenfield Ohio July 31 robbers blew vault locks and wrecked the post office safe. They secured four thousand dollars in stamps and one thousand five hundred in cash. No trace of the robbers or bags has been found.
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Ohio
The
Star
Greenfield
Little Tourist on Her Last Tour in Augusta
Miss Lota Green daughter of Mr and Mrs J Green died in Augusta after a short illness while traveling from Atlanta to Springfield IL. The family had passed through Anniston recently in their touring car. The death saddened locals who had met the gentile family during their brief stay.
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J. H. Green
Anniston
Augusta
Augusta, Ga
Lota Green
Atlanta
Springfield
Mr. Green
Negro Announces Candidacy Within Alabama Republican Party
In Birmingham on July 31 a Greensboro black politician named A. Wimbs announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. He spoke to the Alabama Republican party chairman as the party plans to field a full state slate for the first time in years, a reconstruction era-like development.
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Alabama
Republican Party
Fish Squabble Ends Tragic at Fulton Market Pier
New York July 31 A rivalry among Italian fish peddlers over purchases at Fulton Market pier ended in a double tragedy. Salvatore Cardona, 45, was shot by Salvatori Giammance, 32, who fled. Cardona died hours later. Giammance was stabbed by his brother-in-law Guessessepe Tocco, who then died in the street. Tocco was arrested.
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New York
Guessessepe Tocco
Giammance
Famous Comedian John Lawrence Toole Dies in Brighton
Brighton reports the death of renowned English humorist John Lawrence Toole at 11:20 PM. Born in London in 180, he began as a wine merchant's clerk at 20, then urged by Charles Dickens to pursue acting, first appearing in 1853. He became England's leading comedian and was a lifelong friend of Sir Henry Irving, enjoying tours in the United States and Australia with many triumphs.
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Brighton
Eng
John Lawrence Toole
London
John Law
Chant
Charles Dickens
England
Toole
Sir Henry Irving
United States
Australia
Best coal at R. O. Watson's for winter supply
Lure customers with winter coal stock at R. O. Watson's offering durable fuel. Phone line 72 listed for orders and inquiries.
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R. O. Watson’s
Young lumberman dies after tree strike near Smiths mill
Gus Johnson, a young white man, was killed while felling timber in Beat 7 near Smith's sawmill when a tree fell on him. He was buried at Lander's graveyard on Saturday beside his father, who had died a week earlier.
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Smith
Gus Johnson
Lander’s
Kidney irregularities from heat or drinking warning
A historical health advisory urges attention to kidney health during hot weather or after heavy drinking and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure from Elam, Ordway & Houser as a remedy.
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Foley’s
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Buildings Under Construction in Anniston Show Strong Growth
A rundown of nineteen ongoing building projects in Anniston reveals an average cost of 2,621 per structure and total near 49,500. The list includes two stores for John Shellnut, two stores for J. B. Goodwin, Model Ice Co. laundry, multiple residences, and a planing mill by Wolsoncroft & Co. The city’s population has roughly doubled in recent years, with a continuing shortage of affordable four to five room rentals. Completion progresses on Goodwin, Shellnut, Thomason, and Model Ice works, with new plans from Architect Carlton and others, including four buildings for L. E H Kaplan on South Noble.
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Messrs. Goodwin
Shelnutt
Thomason
The
Model Ice Company
Carlton
L. E H. Kaplan
South Noble
Fines Collected At Police Court In July Report
Cash fines paid in police court during July totaled 1500 dollars up to this morning. Of 112.80 dollars fines imposed this morning, about 50 dollars may be paid, bringing the month’s total to around 1560 dollars. In addition, several convicts are working on the streets.
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Is Not Fit Company
Nevada
Fit Company
Ae Tsie
John Knox
Montgomery
DeKalb County
Democratic State Executive Committee
Mr. Stallings
Mr. Knox
Mr. Kox
Cal
Houn
Sevaborge Fortress
John D
Feller
Gadsden Society
the Board of County Commissioners
John S. Mooring
Commis
Sioners
Green
ALA
Repubs
A. Wimbs
Greensboro
Birmingham
Negro
Bama
Edy
Old Fulton Market Place Pier
Salvatore Caradon
Salvatori
Cardona
Tocco
Rence Toole
Tog
Gether
John Shellnut
J. B. Goodwin
J. Houser
J. T. Hodge
Sea
R. P. Thomason
Robinson Bros
M. I. Martin
A. H. Smith
Thos. Hampson
C. T. Kidd
Wolsoncroft & Co
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