Anniston Paint and Glass Supply to open Southern Lumber Paint plant
The Anniston Paint Glass and Builders' Supply Co. leases a Noble street building in the theater block to manufacture Southern Lumber Paint with Modern machinery costing about 6000 dollars. Operations expected by the first of next month with J Houser W H Elam and B B Walker leading the venture. Elam brings several years of paint experience.
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Anniston Paint, Glass and Builders’ Supply Company
Noble Street
Southern Lumber
J. Houser
W. H. Elam
B. B. Walker
Mann Knocks Wool Bill in House Debate
After a reading of the journal in the house today the Underwood bill debate resumed. Representative Mann minority leader spoke at length against the measure.
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Washington
House
Representative Mann
Octogenarian Coed To Enter University Of Wisconsin
Madison reports Mrs. Amy D. Winship, eighty, of Racine Wis will enter the University of Wisconsin next fall as the only octogenarian co ed in the United States and likely in the world.
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Madison, Wis
Amy D. Winship
Racine
Wis
University of Wisconsin
United States
University of Minnesota Commencement Honors Six Hundred Grads
Six hundred graduates received diplomas at the University of Minnesota commencement in Minneapolis Minnesota. Dr George E Vincent new university president delivered the commencement address to the graduating class.
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Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
George E. Vincent
University
Cabinet Resigns in Brussels Led by Premier Scholtaert
Brussels reports the cabinet headed by Premier Scholtaert has resigned. The King of Albert has directed the president of the Chamber of Deputies to form a new coalition government.
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Brussels
of Scholtaert
King of Albert
Chamber of Deputies
War officials deny discrimination in armed forces
Secretary Stimson and Assistant Secretary Winthrop assert that discriminatory conduct against Hebrew members does not exist in the army and navy, countering Representative Edwards of Georgia who charged otherwise.
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Washington
Stimson
Navy
Winthrop
Army
Edwards
Georgia
Union League Club to Probe Edward Hines
The exclusive Union League Club in Chicago has demanded a board investigation into member Edward Hines a lumber millionaire amid controversy over his role in the William Leximer election and resulting disapproval from a majority of members.
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Union League Club
Edward Hines
Lumber
Hines
William Leximer
Parker's Home Damaged by Fire
Fire caused about 200 to 500 dollars in damage to O. H. Parker’s home at 1627 Wilmer Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Water used to fight the blaze damaged furniture, but insurance covers the loss. The fire likely started from a flue spark and was confined to the roof. the department's quick response kept damage from spreading.
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O. H. Parker
Wilmer
Avenue
San Leandro Cherry Carnival Opens With Free Boxes
Thousands of boxes of cherries will be given free to visitors at the San Leandro cherry carnival opening tomorrow and running two days. The event will feature city illumination a grand ball and a royal crowning with floral parades and revels planned through Saturday.
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San Leandro
Cal
Missouri College Men Hear Nagel at Commencement
Charles Nagel secretary of commerce and labor spoke to the University of Missouri graduating class at the annual commencement in Columbia on June 8.
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Missouri College
Nagel
Columbia, Mo
Charles Nagel
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
University of Missouri
Debris cleared as 3000 Mexican troops search quake debris
Three thousand Mexican troops work to clear debris from yesterday's quake in Mexico City and uncover the dead. Initial toll is estimated at 150 with many bodies still beneath collapsed adobe and brick homes. Property loss is placed at about one hundred thousand dollars in the capital.
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Mexico City
Grace appeal upholds liquor selling conviction in Anniston
In Anniston City court William T Grace was convicted for selling liquor and fined 200 with 40 costs plus 30 days hard labor. He appealed to the Supreme Court, which affirmed the lower court. Grace fled Calhoun county leaving his bondsman stuck for 500, highlighting bond challenges in such cases.
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William T. Grace
Anniston
Supreme Court
Grace
Hugh Dothard
Calhoun County
Oklahoma
Anniston Public Schools Celebrate Record Year
Prominent promotions and a record attendance marked the end of a highly successful year for Anniston schools. A new Quintard Avenue building rises as a modern facility and the high school program has been solidly established under a codified set of rules by the board of education.
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Quintard Avenue
Board of Education
Talladega Builds Record Labor Demand Across City
Talladega faces a severe labor shortage as major projects proceed citywide. About $60,000 in work is under way at the Alabama School for the Deaf and £15,000 at the Talladega courthouse, signaling widespread construction activity.
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Talladega
Alabama School For
Talladega Court House
Allnutt to be tried for fiendish murder in Rockville
Richard W. Allnutt faces trial next Monday in circuit court for the murder of his sister Mrs. Valeria A. Weirs and for murderous assault on his eighty year old mother Mrs. Margaret Allnutt and Miss Jane Rawlings at the Allnutt home near Dawsonville. The March 14 slaying followed family disputes over housing and a proposed share of the family home.
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Rockville
Richard W. Allnutt
Valeria A. Weirs
Margaret Allnutt
Jane Rawlings
Weirs
Dawsonville
Lawrence Allnutt
Richard
Miss Rawlings
Pretty Teacher Shot in Kentucky Driving Incident
Miss Harriet Weatherby a Middletown Ky teacher lies dying from a bullet wound suffered while driving with Lee Gibba. T C West secretary of Kentucky Central Life and Accident Insurance Company was arrested on a charge of shooting.
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Louisville
Misa Harriet Weatherby
Middletown
Lee Gibba
T. C. West
Kentucky Central Life and Accident Insurance Company
1900 On Strike At Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia June 8 1900 fifteen hundred men walked out at the Baldwin Locomotive Works the largest strike yet seen. Union leaders say more workers may join and the plant could be completely tied up before night with further walkouts expected throughout the day.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive of +h Works
Coronation Rehearsal Opens at Westminster Abbey
London June 8 The first actual rehearsal for King George's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey without the king present. Peers and ladies of the court practiced their roles and etiquette ahead of the June 22 ceremony. The King returned from Alder shot after inspecting military maneuvers and will participate in future full dress rehearsals.
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London
King George
Westminster Abbey
George
Judge Gary on Coke Coal Industry Ownership Power
Judge E H Gary testified that only a small portion of the nation coke and coal industry is owned by the Steel Corporation and little cargo moves on its two railroads. He said the Steel Corporation never bought a plant to close it or stifle competition.
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Washington
E. H. Gary
The
Steel Corporation
the Steel Corporation
Noted Lawyer’s Son Seized in Sister’s Murder Case
Richard Allnutt, 44, son of the late Nathan W Allnutt and brother of Henry Allnutt, was arrested after allegedly killing his sister and confined in Rockville jail. He is described as temporarily insane with extreme nervousness during confinement and has been examined by alienists. His wife, brother, mother, and other relatives stand by him awaiting trial.
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Rockville
Nathan W. Allnutt
Henry ©. Allnutt
Richard
Allnutt
County buys road machines to improve Calhoun roads
Calhoun county commissioners at their June term purchased two road machines after a Wednesday exhibition in Alexandria. The King Junior cost 500 dollars and the Ohio 185 dollars, with use planned across districts. One old county machine remains in service in District Two.
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Alexandria Road
Calhoun County
Ohio
J. W. Blackwell
Boston Heiress Marries Chief Wolf Wanna
A romance from Texas plains ends in Boston as Latreete Colombo a wealthy Boston heiress weds Chief Wolf Wanna a full blooded Navajo Indian in a city ceremony staged last night.
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Hoston
Texas Plains
Latreete Colombo
Boston
Chief Wolf Wanna
Aviator Marra Dies In Aerial Accident
Rome reports aviator Marra killed when defective machinery failed in the air causing the plane to plunge from about 400 feet at the Aerodome.
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Rome
Marra
Widow and Children Fight Tom Johnson Will
Cleveland reports the widow and children contest the late Tom Johnsons will which left most property to three young grandchildren. The action seeks to overturn provisions limiting others access to the estate as heirs challenge the will in court.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Post Office Figures Show Prosperity at Talladega
Talladega post office reports May 1911 mail volume totaling 176 000 pieces with 59 000 received and 11 100 sent out. City carriers handled 52 000 while remaining mail went to boxes rural routes and general delivery. Per capita mail use equals 1 and 51 per day, justifying the carrier system.
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Talladega
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