Obituary of Captain J F Hartsfield Feared Policing Pioneer
Captain James F. Hartsfield died at 8 this morning at the residence of D B McGee on Thirteenth Street and Wilmer Avenue after a period of poor health. Funeral from his residence tomorrow at 10 conducted by Rev J D Simpson with interment at Edgemont. Pallbearers include A Sutherland J N Boyer and others. he was 66, longtime Anniston resident and former Chief and Captain of Police. He later worked for the Anniston Trading Company until eye trouble forced retirement two months ago. His death followed heart and stomach complications.
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Alabama Marble for the Capitol
State Geologist Dr. Eugene A. Smith urges use of Alabama marble in the Capitol interior. He letters Dr. Thomas M. Owen to insist on local stone, citing Sylacauga marble and wainscoting at the Florence Hotel as proof of quality.
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Two Million Fire Destroys Baltimore Wharf and Vessel
A massive early morning blaze destroyed the Savannah steamship wharf of the Merchant's and Miner's Transport Co in Baltimore. The steamship Essex eight scows and barges, loaded with cotton and resin, were burned. three Essex crew members died and five others were rescued after a perilous effort.
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Burglary Ends in Tragedy at Grove Avenue Home
In Richmond on Grove Avenue early this morning burglars entered the residence of Robert F. English. Mrs. English died of fright after swooning at her husband’s feet as he appeared from his room. The husband is overwhelmed with grief.
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King Otto Reported Seriously Ill and Insane in Bavaria
Telegraph reports from Berlin say King Otto of Bavaria is seriously ill amid continued insanity. The 20th anniversary of his throne is noted as guards fearfully monitor his erratic acts from a window for two decades.
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Tornado Rips Tifton Causing Major Damage and Casualties
A mid June tornado swept Tifton Georgia destroying eight tenement houses and damaging fifty others. Two Corbett children were fatally injured and Dunk James and family were buried in their wrecked home. Hasty Pearson and Kirkland reports confirm widespread damage along Ware County paths.
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Henry Corbett
Iron Bridegroom and Blythe Frau Ferse Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Berlin dispatch reports Potsdam honors Herr Ferse master carpenter to the imperial court and his wife on their iron wedding anniversary. Emperor William gifts two porcelain vases, Crown Prince sends a diamond pin, Prince Eitel Frederick attends, and Prince Hohenlohe awards the Order of his house. Potsdam garrison presents two oak framed oil paintings.
My Old Kentucky Home Returns Thousands to Louisville
Special trains from all parts of the country bring crowds to Louisville for Old Home Week festivities. The city is decorated as 600000 Kentuckians abroad answer the invitation by the Louisville Commercial Club to come home. Henry Watterson delivers the welcome, with David R. Francis replying. Activities continue through the week at the newly decorated armory.
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Four Brewer Graduates Drown When Boat Capsizes at Orrington
Bangor Me June 13 Lamont Parker 19 Winfield Brown 18 Lawrence Aiken 20 and F Herman Herrick 18 members of Brewer High School graduating class went boating at Orrington late yesterday afternoon. The boat capsized and all four were drowned with bodies not recovered.
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Winfield Brown
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Municipal League Convention Opens in Atlanta
Mayors and city officials from Georgia’s leading cities gather at Miller Walker hall for the annual Municipal League of Georgia opening. Mayor Richard Allen of Augusta presides as reports on finances and municipal governance are presented and discussed.
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Noble Street to be paved say mayor Kilby
Mayor T. E. Kilby announces Noble street will be paved. City officials push ahead with plans while property owners endorse the project. contract to be let soon and work to begin.
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Judge Confirms Sale of Montgomery Cooperage and Hardwood
Judge Thomas G. Jones of the Middle District of Alabama confirms the sale of the Montgomery Cooperage and Hardwood company in bankruptcy to Richard Tillis for 51000. Tillis defended against the proceedings after a fire damaged the plant by about 6000, with partial insurance. He plans to resell the facility.
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Bryan to study politics in the Russian Empire
William Jennings Bryan arrives in St Petersburg from Berlin to study the Russian political scene and meet a range of opinions. He plans to visit the Don and then proceed to Scandinavia, noting the differences between American and European political climates.
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Montgomery Teachers Examined For Public Schools
Montgomery holds teacher examinations under Prof. L. Floyd. Applicants are tested in the morning and afternoon as part of the effort to staff the city’s public schools noted for their high standards.
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Night Hawks Strike Again at Shelnutt Mercantile
Nighthawks broke plate glass to rob Shelnutt Mercantile in the night hours. Fourteen pairs of shoes missing, seven later found ruined by meat and molasses in a sack. only thirty cents recovered from the cash drawer. No suspects identified yet.
Watts Appointed Deputy Clerk of City Court
Montgomery June 13 Hugh E Watts son of the late Thomas Eh Watts has been named deputy clerk of the city court. He succeeds Mr Hughes who was appointed clerk. Watts's father was the Great Sachem of the Improved Red Men of the United States at his death.
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Young thieves Raid by Officer Eason
This morning's court session focused on a gang of five young boys about 10 to 12 years old accused of stealing bicycles paint and clothes. Officer Eason captured the youths yesterday afternoon and the Recorder fined each of them 12 dollars and 30 cents after admissions of guilt emerged.
State Requires Well Qualified Teachers For Acceptance
The state sets criteria that teachers must meet to be considered acceptable, emphasizing high qualifications and standards for certification and teaching readiness.
Disturbed Congregation Asked to Buy Foley’s Honey and Tar
A person who disrupted last Sunday’s service by coughing is asked to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar at Elam Way and Houser.
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