Morgan Dies Veteran Senator John T Morgan of Alabama
United States Senator John Tyler Morgan of Alabama died at his Washington home after years of poor health. Funeral services are planned in Washington with a committee from both chambers to attend, and burial will be in Selma Alabama. Morgan had long service in the Senate and was among the oldest members, with deep ties to Alabama politics and Washington society.
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Who Will Succeed Senator Morgan in Alabama
The piece notes widespread talk on Governor Comer’s possible choice to fill the late senator’s seat. Views vary from appointing an interim until a legislative election, to selecting one of the two people voters chose John H Bankhead or Joseph F Johnston. Some speculate the governor may be elected, and a reply from Comer had not arrived by 3:30 p.m.
Farmers Seek Bigger Site For Warehouse Project
A joint meeting of the Farmers' Union Warehouse Company board and the chamber of commerce committee discussed securing a larger lot for a new warehouse. They were offered a Sixth and Noble site from City Land Company, but it was deemed too small, prompting further talks to obtain additional land. The extra land is expected to be a small concession and the project is strongly supported.
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Captain Lemon Dies at Acworth
News from Anniston reports the death of Capt. James L. Lemon at Acworth Georgia. He was a prominent banker and merchant, a veteran of Hood and Mefford brigades, born 1835 in Decatur. His son J R Lemon traveled to Acworth for the funeral despite illness.
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South Carolina
Roosevelt Leaves for Oyster Bay for Summer
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt departed Washington for Oyster Bay at 8 50 am. Secretaries Cortelyou Strauss Garfield and Root Admiral Cowles and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon were among the onlookers. The party will reach Oyster Bay about 5 pm after a tug from Jersey City and are not expected to return until October.
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Confederate Officer Capt Lemon Dies in Georgia
The obituary notes Capt Lemon as a daring and successful Confederate officer and a gentleman of the old school with broad benevolence and varied business interests. His death saddens many hearts across Georgia and the South.
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Dean's Ointment Claimed To Halt Eczema Spread
An advertisement asserts a ointment from Dean's brand stops eczema from spreading daily and relieves itching instantly with permanent cure, available at drug stores.
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Eastern Stars Organizes at Anniston Lodge Meeting
At a regular meeting of Anniston lodge No. 443 A F & A M officers were elected including Charles A. Wilkerson as worshipful master Julian F. Spearman senior warden and H F Williamson junior warden The lodge plans to appoint deacons stewards and chaplain The past year saw 117 members with only one suspension and 15 new applications pending The article notes a proposed constitutional amendment to raise grand lodge dues for a home for the indigent widows and orphans and that the local Eastern Star and RoyAl Arch Masons chapters are growing The group plans a Masonic temple fund and relocation of the lodge room to the Security Bank building with facilities for the lodge and refreshment rooms
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Alabama
Eastern Star
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Little Girl Accidentally Shoots Self in Ball Play Incident
In Gadsden on June 12 an 11 year old girl found a 38 caliber pistol and shot herself in the leg while playing. The wound is not serious.
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Weather Forecast for Anniston and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. The forecast covers Anniston and surrounding area with no precipitation expected and mild to cool temperatures. Winds light to moderate, turning variable.
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Anniston
United States seeks broader dissolution of coal trust
Deb Evans reports the government’s antitrust action in Philadelphia federal court aims to dissolve the Anthracite Coal trust. The petition names six railroads one holding company seven subsidiary coal firms and aims to include many independent operators whose identities are not yet known.
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Incendiary Fire Devastates Girard Ohio Business District
A major fire in Girard Ohio destroyed half the business section and eight blocks, with losses around 200000. The Methodist church and two residences burned. fire protection was absent, and Youngstown firefighters aided the effort. Chief Loller of Youngstown was seriously injured.
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Industrial Growth Evident Across Alabama and Georgia
The weekly Georgian and Alabama Industrial Index reports substantial progress in Alabama and Georgia with numerous projected plants. It lists fertilizer, cement, ice and marble facilities, mining ventures near Birmingham, Oneonta and Florence, a $1.5 million power plant near Birmingham, new clubs and schools, pave projects in Decatur and Cullman, and dock works in Mobile among 30 new corporations totaling at least $1.646 million in capital.
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Shingles for Sale by F M House
Shingles offered in bundles 4 by 18 inches sized No 1 and No 2. Contact F M House at telephone 259. Includes price and availability details.
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Roosevelt Shocked By Mysterious Tragedy
The loss of a launch from the battleship Minnesota in Hampton Roads has led Admiral Evans to convene a special board of inquiry. Six midshipmen and five sailors were aboard. A captain and crew are expected to be arrested. Lieutenant Randall was initially reported missing but reappeared in Norfolk.
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Missing midshipmen and sailors from Minnesota launch
Six midshipmen and five sailors are missing after a launch from the battleship Minnesota taking on the way to a Jamestown exposition ball. Names include Murfin Pield Ulrich Holcomb Stevenson Holden and others from Ohio Wisconsin North Carolina Delaware and Colorado.
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FR. Plumper
G. W. Westphal
Elas
Josef Conn
Henry
W. H. Stevenson
North Carolina
Henry L. Holden
Wisconsin
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Connecticut
Ile
Delaware
Roosevelt Dictates Message After Minnesota Disaster
President Roosevelt dictated a brief message from Washington expressing deep shock and grief over the Minnesota disaster. He sent regards to Rear Admiral K D Evans at the Navy Department and extended sympathy to Theodore and Edith Roosevelt.
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Japanese War Talk Dims Amid Demagogues
A high official said Japan and the United States remain friendly despite jingoistic Japanese demagogues and sensational American papers. Viscount Aoki, Japan’s ambassador, has indefinitely postponed a planned San Francisco visit to avoid misreadings of its significance.
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Farmer James Allen Dragged to Death Near Troy
James Allen, a farmer near Troy, Ala, was killed when he was dragged from his horse after his foot caught in a stirrup. The incident occurred at Orion on June 12 as he was pulled behind the horse.
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