Union of Telegraph Operators Votes Nationwide Strike
The Commercial Telegraphers union of America approves a strike to press operator grievances. Acting President Konekamp says the action targets either Western Union or Postal services and will be called within a week or ten days. President Samuel Small will handle the decision, with union officials blaming company leadership for refusing to listen.
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Star
New York
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America Today
Samuel Small
Konekamp
Telegraph workers strike over union recognition and hours
Local men explain the strike stems from demands for union recognition, shorter hours, and end of wage sliding scales. They seek an eight hour day, seven and a half hour early sight, and seven hour late night shifts, plus reinstatement of discharged union members.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Tomorrow
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m with Mrs L Mallory at 1224 Leighton Avenue promptly A four oclock talk by an active temperance worker follows Then a mothers meeting program includes hymn scripture psalm 24 prayer and several talks on character building bodily education for parents and related topics plus music question box refreshments and social hour
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
H. C. Davis
McKinney
D. QO
New Trust Discovered In Thread Monopoly Case
Washington reports the Department of Justice will investigate the thread trade following a formal complaint alleging that American Thread Company acts as a monopoly and must be dissolved. Retail price hikes from five to six cents per spool followed a wholesale rise from fifty seven to sixty two cents per dozen spools amid a weak cotton crop. The Clark company of New Jersey is among the affected firms.
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the Star
Washington
The
Thread Trust
Department of Justice
Department
American Thread Company
Clark Company
New Jersey
Democratic Primary in Eighth Virginia District
Politicians in Washington note a close Democratic primary in Virginia’s Eighth District to replace the late Representative Rixey. Four candidates contend with Judge Nicol of Prince William and C. C. Carlin of Alexandria leading. Lindsey Gordon of Louisa and John H. Ryan of Loudoun are the other contenders.
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Washington
Virginia
Rixey
Nicol
Prince William County
C. C. Carlin
Alexandria County
Lindsey
Gordon
Louisa County
John H. Ryan
Loudoun County
Longworths Plan Yellowstone Tour Then Hawaiian Vacation
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth have completed plans for a Yellowstone Park horseback trip followed by a month in a cottage near the sea in the Hawaiian Islands. They will leave Cincinnati tomorrow for the Yellowstone visit and then travel to Hawaii for rest and recreation.
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Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Yellowstone Park
Hawaiian Islands
Yellowstone National Reservation
Horsebank
Haywood Named in Attempt to Incite Miners Violence
Boise Idaho June 19 A trial focus sought to prove Haywood incited miners to violence through inflammatory articles in the Western Federation miners magazine. Edward Boyce former Federation president now a mine owner testified to link Haywood with the alleged paragraphs.
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The
Star
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Edward Boyce
Western Federation
Wisconsin Commencement Largest Class at University
Madison June 16 More than five hundred graduates received diplomas at the University of Wisconsin commencement in the gymnasium. A university procession on the upper campus preceded the exercises and the alumni reception was held at President Van Hise’s residence in the afternoon.
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Madison
Wis
State University
University of Wisconsin
van Hise
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers At Anniston Chapter
At a meeting of Anniston Chapter No. 105 Royal Arch Masons officers were elected. Exalted High Priest John Shelnutt led the list with D. Cline as King Scribe A Wilkerson as Scribe O M Alexander as Treasurer T L Graham as Secretary J W Fore as Captain of the Host Paul Snyder as Principal Sojourner Rh Irwin as Royal Arch Captain and H H McGuire as Sentinel.
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Anniston
Royal Arch Masons
John Shelnutt
D. Cline
King
A. Wilkerson
O. M. Alexander
J. W. Fore
Paul Snyder
D. Irwin
Royal Arch
H. H. McGuire
Sentinel
Machinists GON Tinue Strike Across Lines
The L. and N. machinists strike continues with firm resolve. Local shops are at a standstill and conditions in company shops mirror the nationwide action. Employers are said to be hampered by engine and rolling stock repairs, but workers see this as aiding their cause. Local men express confidence in victory.
Henry Watterson Speaks at Indiana University Commencement
Henry Watterson of Louisville delivered the principal address at Indiana University commencement in Bloomington. Congressman James E. Watson spoke to the law graduates during today’s ceremonies.
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Star
Bloomington
Ind
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Indiana University
James E. Watson
Law
Lake Theatre to Open With Higher Prices and Larger Show
The vaudeville venue at Oxford Lake Park opens Monday June 24 with matinee at 3 30 pm and night show at 4 30 pm. New scenery and larger stage aim to boost attendance. matinees cater to afternoon picnics. Prices rise slightly with general admission 20 cents, reserved 10, chair 15, matinee 10 with 10 extra for seats. Ben KR Sawyer to sing illustrated songs as a drawing card.
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Vaudeville
Oxford Lake Park
Ben KR. Sawyer
Sawyer
Greek Flood Tragedy Claims Two Hundred Lives
In Prikhala Thessaly a catastrophic flood from the Lithonde River washes away hundreds of houses and drowns about two hundred people. Survivors recount frantic efforts to escape the swollen waters and save others.
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The
Star
Athens
Greece
Prikhala
Thessaly
Iowa Bankers Convene at Eagle Point Park
At the Iowa Bankers Association annual convention in Clinton the program included papers by John L. Hamilton on the Currency Commission Plan and W. G. Harrison on government bonds. G. B. Trick spoke on the American Institute of Bank Clerks. Officers were to be elected late this afternoon.
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Star
Clinton
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Eagle Point Park
Currency Commission
American Bankers’ Association
John L. Hamilton
Tulinoia
American Bankers Association
W. G. Harrison
Des Moines
American Institute of Bank Clerks
G. B. Trick
Mason Orphan's Home Is Assured In Alabama Vote
News from the city reports a long running push for a Masonic Orphanage in Alabama. Of 445 lodges polled, 226 voted, with 221 in favor and 25 against. 297 votes needed for approval, indicating strong support. Anniston is expected to seek the home location.
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Alabama
Ihe
Anniston
Earl of Munster Denies Engagement Report
London June 19 The Earl of Munster says a Chicago dispatch claiming his engagement to Mia Potter Palmer is absolutely untrue. He says the afternoon papers printed the report with photographs of the individuals involved.
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The
Star
London
Earl of Munster
Mia
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Papal delegates preside Villanova commencement
At Villanova College in Pennsylvania on June 19 monsignor Falconio, apostolic delegate to the United States, presided over a grand commencement. Degrees of doctor of laws and letters were conferred on Enriquez Creel, Edward Rok, Rev. William Ambrose Ryan, and Rev. Farrell Martin. Additional honorees included Dr. Maurice Francis Egan and Rev. Charles Warren Currier.
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Villanova
Monsignor Falconio
United States
Villanova College
Enriquez. Creel
Edward W. Rok
Wlliam Ambrose
Georgia Labor Federation Convenes in Savannah
The ninth annual convention of the Georgian State Federation of Labor opens in Savannah with delegates from local labor bodies across the state. President D P O Connell of Atlanta calls the meeting to order at 9:00 AM and the sessions will run for three days including executive sessions and disposal of important matters beyond routine business.
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Savannahs
Georgian State Federation of Labor
D. PP
Connell
Atlanta
Doctoral Degrees Awarded at Commencement Ceremony
The event conferred the degree of doctor of philosophy on one recipient while several others were honored with honorary degrees.
Mr J H Snodgrass Spent Day in Piedmont on Business
Mr J H Snodgrass was seen in Piedmont yesterday conducting business activities. The report notes his presence in the Piedmont area without detailing the nature of his work.
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J. H. Snodgrass
Piedmont
Navy veto blocks Pacific deployment of battleship squadron
Washington reports the suggestion to move the entire battleship squadron to the Pacific coast was vetoed by the administration. Officials say no tensions with Japan exist and no naval additions will be made in the Pacific to avoid provoking Japan.
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Star
Washington
Pacific Coast
Japan
United States
Pacific
Miners Submit Wage Contract in Birmingham Convention
The state convention of the United Mine Workers of America met in executive session to review a wage contract with coal operators. Both sides favor renewing the old scale with 47 a ton minimum and 57 44e maximum, plus a monthly payday. The convention rejected resolutions condemning Haywood Pettibone and Moyer to avoid prejudicing the case.
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Star
Birmingham
United Mine Workers of America
Haywood, Pettibone and Moyer
McKinley Memorial Trustees Plan Fall Dedication
The McKinley National Memorial Association trustees led by Justice Day met in Canton to finalize dedication plans for the McKinley monument at West Lawn cemetery this fall. They will also consider offers to donate the McKinley homestead to the association for a lasting memorial to the late president.
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Canton
McKinley National Memorial Association
Justice Day
West Lawn Cemetery
Stallings Enters Senate Race As Alabama Rumors Grow
Former congressman Jesse Stallings announces for United States Senate before the Alabama legislature and seeks lawmakers support. John F. Knox of Anniston, a prior alternate candidate, appears in Birmingham amid widespread chatter of new bids. Knox says his trip has no political significance.
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Birmingham
Tiia
Jesse S’. Stallings
United States Senate
Mtakings
Columbus
John F. Knox
Anniston
Hillman
Southern Railway Schedule Reform to Birmingham Terminal
A drastic July 1 timetable change follows the Southern Railway shift to a new Birmingham terminal. A new nonstop fast train between Birmingham and Atlanta will stop only at Anniston, with first class service, Broiler-buffet cars, and day coaches. The current schedule will be shortened due to fewer stops.
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Southern Railway
Birmingham
Atlanta
Anniston
French Wine Revolt Leads to Siege in Narbonne
Paris reports a state of siege in wine growing districts as authorities move to arrest revolt leaders. Six thousand troops occupy the countryside while the Narbonne mayor faces crowds after his arrest. The war minister says quiet exists but tensions rise and fear of outbreaks grows.
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Paris
Narbonne
Grace Collins and John Fauntleroy McGill Wedding at Colon
A large crowd of American civil and military officials attended the wedding of Grace Collins, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Lorin C. Collins, to Captain John Fauntleroy McGill US Navy. Archbishop Hendricks officiated at Christ Church with Rear Admiral Rop voun as best man. A reception followed at the Collins home.
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Colon
Grace Collins
Lorin C. Collins
John Fauntleroy McGill
United States Navy
Colling
Supreme Court of
Panama Canal Zone
Chicago
Christ Church
Archbishop Hendricks
Edward 8. Hodson
Gladys
Helen Squires
Rop Voun
Collina Home
Picnic Outing on Mountain Summit by Sunday School Class
The Sunday school class and about 40 guests spent a mountain picnic yesterday organized by Mr J Baxter Allen. Mesdames Anderson Snodgrass Allen and Smith chaperoned. The group gathered at Mr D B Fitzgerald’s home atop the mountain then visited Buggar Hollow and river, enjoyed kodak photos, waded, hid among ferns, and finished with a sumptous dinner at Fitzgerald. The day was declared most happily spent.
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J. Baxter Allen
Mesdames Anderson
Snodgrass
Allen
Smith
D. B. Fitzgerald
Buggar Hollow
Train service changes cut small stations from route
A local passenger train will run from Birmingham to Anniston stopping at all small way stations. Train No. 37 will make only three stops between Birmingham and Atlanta.
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Birmingham
Anniston
Atlanta
Burdock Blood Mitters Tonic For Strong Living
Burdock Blood Mitters promotes vigor through a systems tonic claimed to boost strength, appetite, digestion, and sleep. The advertisement urges users to restore vitality and enjoy life with this tonic, presenting it as a holistic health aid.
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