Salvation Army leaders recount aid work in the city
Maj. Berriman and Adjutant Widgery of the Salvation Army spoke at the First Presbyterian Church and Army hall, praising relief efforts. They cited October 1906 to June 1907 figures: 369 families aided, 1023 garments given, 67 pairs of shoes, $814.15 for lodging, $255.24 cash spent, and $332 in garment value, with broad outreach since six months prior.
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Berriman
Salvation Army
Widgery
Atlanta
First Presbyterian Church
Etn Y ii
M. FE
A. Widgery
Army Hall
Robins
Maj
Trains Through Route Expanded to Atlanta Service
Southern passenger trains Nos 2% and 24, formerly Birmingham Heflin locals, are now through trains to Atlanta. The trains pass here at 6 27 p m and 7 54 a m return, improving service for the public.
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Southern
Atlanta
Birmingham
Heflin
Young Mine Worker Injured in Defective Rock Shot
News from the Sligo Coal and Coke Company reports 20 year old Will Kelly of near Black Creek Falls severely injured by a rock shot misfire. His leg was crushed and doctors fear amputation may be necessary.
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Sligo Coal and Coke Company
Sligo
Gadsden Times
Will Kelly
John Kelly
Black Creek Falls
Neessar
Sansom Monument to Be Unveiled July 4
The Omma Sansom monument in Gadaden will be unveiled on Thursday July 4. The date was decided at a Daughters of the Confederacy meeting Friday afternoon and may be changed only if the shaft cannot be completed by that date.
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Omma Sansom
Gadaden
Daughters of the Confederacy
Weather forecast for Anniston and vicinity
Forecast covers Anniston and nearby areas with details for tonight and Tuesday. Expect clear to partly cloudy skies, with cool temperatures and light winds. No precipitation anticipated.
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Anniston
Fire destroys Princess Anne Hotel and rail depots at Virginia Beach
A large fire at the Princess Anne hotel in Virginia Beach near Norfolk destroyed the hotel with damages estimated at 185000. A negro maid and a colored porter died while all guests escaped with personal losses. The blaze also burned the electric power station and Norfolk and Southern passenger stations.
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Virginia Beach
The
Star
Norfolk
Princess Anne
Norfolk and Southern Rail
Princess Anne Hotel
South
Reorganized Anniston Trades Council Names Temporary Officers
At Blue Mountain hall a meeting of the Anniston trades council reorganized the body and elected temporary officers H. P. Higgins president T. A. Moore vice president Lee Ferguson secretary and treasurer Oscar Roper watchman The roles reflect union representation from machinists printers molders and iron tin and steel workers The next meeting date was not set and a constitution decision was deferred though adopting the old council’s charter is likely The reorganization is driven by Anniston Typographical union No 419 as a central city union body
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Blue Mountain Hall
Anniston Trades Council
H. P. Higgins
T. A. Moore
Lee Ferguson
Oscar Roper
Higgins
Moore
Ferguson
Roper
Trades Council
Anniston
Anniston Typographical Union
Dedication of First Baptist Church Yesterday
A large congregation attended the 3 30 p m dedication service of the First Baptist Church. Rev J W Omtara of Montgomery delivered the dedication sermon. The church is debt free after three years of effort and a $375 collection was raised. Building cost $6 000 and 18 additions were made during last week’s revival.
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First Baptist Church
J. W. Omtara
Montgomery
J. H. Foster
J. W. O’’Hara
A. G. Spinks
Children’s Day Observed at Christian Church Service
A well attended children’s service at the Christian Church featured the program “Jesus, the Morning Star” with a wall star illustration. Young ladies in costume formed the miner stars, and a flower drill by a dozen white attired girls impressed attendees.
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Christian Church
Jesus
Morning Star
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Clear Skin
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as purifying blood and clearing the skin for a rosy complexion and restored health. The copy emphasizes improved ruddy appearance and overall vitality.
Eddy Named for Competency Inquiry In Great Case
Concord N H June 10 Judge Chamberlain announced he would appoint a master to inquire into the competency of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy leader of the Christian Scientists. The appointment will not be made for several days.
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Concord
N. H
Chamberlain
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Scientists
Mrs. Eddy as Plaintiff in New Hampshire Case
Special to the Star from Concord New Hampshire June 10 Mrs Eddy appeared as an actual plaintiff before Judge Chamberlain in the superior court for the first time since the Christian Science litigation began. Her motions seek to have the court investigate protect and determine if the Eddy property interests are fully safeguarded and whether the next friends act in good faith. Opponents argue the motions are crafted to cloud the main issue and delay the proceedings.
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The
Star
Concord
N. H
OPPENBORN TO BE BROUGHT TO ALABAMA
A requisition has been sent to Governor Comer for the return of Lewis Oppenborn from Flint Michigan on embezzlement charges. He left Birmingham three weeks ago and is accused of stealing about $250 from the Tennessee Club, though he denies intentional wrongdoing. Deputy Sheriff Lee Higdon Jr will escort papers to Michigan once they arrive.
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Trix
Lewis Oppenborn
Anniston
Flint
Michigan
B. B. Comer
Jefferson County
Montgomery
Lee Higdon, Jr
Birmingham
Oppernborn
Tennessee Club
President Present Georgia Building At Jamestown Exposition
President Roosevelt attends Georgia day ceremonies at Jamestown exposition Norfolk June 10 with the Mayflower arrival 8 p m and a review of the fleet. Gov Terrell and W M Mitchell meet the president aboard the Mayflower. The event includes a naval officers reception and speeches to the Georgia day and National Editorial Association. The president plans to depart for Washington at 5 p m.
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Norfolk
Georgia
Terrell
W. M. Mitchell
Georgia State Committee
National Editorial Association
Jamestown
Exposition Grounds
Military
Naval Academies
Virginia Military Institute
Roosevelt
Georgia Building
Washington
Fair Equestrienne Goes Armed at Talladega
A well dressed equestrienne at Talladega carried a loaded Smith and Wesson pistol in a decorative scabbard strapped to her belt. She resides at a railroad camp and said the weapon was for protection on a lonely road near the city.
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Talladega
Equestrienne
Smith & Wesson
City Stove Plant Set to Begin Operations Tomorrow
The plant will start up tomorrow with limited production as preparations for full capacity continue. General interest grows in the city as the new stove plant promises to add an additional industry and a hearty welcome is voiced for its opening.
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Stove Works
Japanese Leaders Hint War If San Francisco Persecution Persists
Tokyo reports Viscount Tani, head of Kuma moto defense, says diplomacy should fail and only arms remain if the San Francisco persecution continues. In Washington, officials say Japanese coast Progressives plot to topple Japan’s current ministry and overturn the immigration exclusion, aiming to recall Ambassador Aoki and seek apology or indemnity.
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San Francisco
Tokio
Viscount Tani
House of Peers
Kumamoto
Satsuma
America
Washington
Pacific Coast
Progressives
Japan
Ministry of Japan
United States
Viscount Aoki
United
Farm Near Gadsden Sells for High Price
The Gadsden Times News reports Tours J. Herzberg sold the Monroe farm to Barton Wilson for $5 000. The 309 acre property includes 200 acres cultivated and yields 50 to 75 bales of cotton annually plus other crops.
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Gadsden Times-News
Tours J. Herzberg
Barton Wilson
Monroe
Herzberg
Relief for Colic Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Colic and diarrhoea pains relieved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
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J. L. Wikle
Sanitaria and Residence Contracts Awarded on Leighton and Oxford
A contract signed this morning awards the Sellers sanitarium and adjoining residence at Sixth Street and Leighton Avenue to Thos Wolsoncroft Co. Cohen & Kireus to do the painting. A separate contract to Duke & Napier covers a 12 room house on Leighton Avenue for M Candle, to start immediately. J J Napier also has a 10 room house contract in Oxford for Num Walker, to begin at once.
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Wolsoncroft BB Co
Duke & Napier
Leighton
Oxford House
Sixth Street
Leighton Avenue
Thos, Wolsoncroft & Co
Star
Cohen & Kireus
Messrs. Duke & Napier
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
M. Candle
Oxford
J. J. Napier
Bynum Walker
Extension to Knox building fronts and rear addition planned
The Knox building at corner Tenth and Wilmer will gain a new plate glass front for the Aderhold & Co. storeroom and likely extend to the rear in a similar fashion.
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Knox
Tenth and
Wilmer
Aderhold & Co
Atlanta Rail Line Seeks Capital Increase to 35 Million
A petition filed with Secretary of State Cook by the Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad requests an amendment to its charter to raise capital by 10,648,600, bringing total stock to 35,001,000 split as 10,000,000 preferred and 25,000,000 common. The proposal was approved to fund road completion and additional equipment.
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Atlanta
Cook
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad Company
Costs to tote old as new gun
A Black man named John Darwin was questioned by Officer Eden about street tax. Nervousness led to discovery of a rusty pistol in a hip pocket. Darwin pleaded guilty in police court and received the lowest fine plus costs.
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John Darwin
Eden
Jobn
Costa
Aged Lady Annie Roberts Dies at 90 in Anniston
Mrs Annie Roberts one of the oldest residents of Anniston died this morning at her home at Fourth street and Wilmer avenue aged ninety funeral set for ten o clock tomorrow at Chulafinee She is survived by her husband and one daughter.
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Annie Roberts
Anniston
Fourth Street
Wilmer Avenue
Chulafinee
Southern man honored by New York Produce Exchange
At the annual meeting of officers of the New York Produce Exchange Ty Sloan Young, second vice president of the Southern Cotton Oil Company, was elected a member of the board of managers, becoming the sole oil industry representative on the governing body.
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York
New York Produce Exchange
Ty Sloan Young
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Change
Young
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First Baptist
Mrs. Eddy
Inquiry
Oppenborn
Alabama
Fair Equestrienne
the Happy Farmer
the Farmer
Santy Dumont
Detroit Journal
Gadsden
N. S. Produce Exchange
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