Western Union Renews Revoke Concessions Amid Telegraph Strike
Western Union disclaims earlier promises to operators after a San Francisco strike prompts the withdrawal. The company says concessions will be restored only when the San Francisco strike ends, while the union summons its national executive board to decide next steps as Acting President Konenkamp awaits word from President Small.
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The
Star
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Clowry
Neil
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
San Francisco
Western Union
Commercial Telegraphers’ Committee
Konenkamp
National Executive Board
Union
Telegraphers’ Organization
Small
Cotton Oil Men Meet for Georgia Crushers Convention
The Georgia Crushers association opens a two day convention in Atlantic City Florida with delegates from cotton oil mills in Atlanta Macon Savannah Athens Rome Waycross Columbus and other Georgia cities Dr George Brown of Atlanta president of the Anti Tuberculosis League of America will address on cotton seed oil in treating consumption A report by J Lu Benton of Monticello Ga covers European prospects for expanding American cotton oil trade.
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Star
Atlantic City
Fla
Georgia Crushers’ Association
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Athens
Rome
Waycross
Columbus
Georgia
George Brown
Anti- Tuberculosis League of America
J. Lu, Benton
Monticello
Europe
Former Annistonians Preaching in Gadsden
Rev. W. E. Todd arrives in Gadsden to lead Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Walnut and Sixth streets with two Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m. Previously stationed in Mulvane Kane and Anniston, he is a Talladega presbytery member regarded as a strong preacher. Session clerk R A Dunlap asks Cumberland members and others to attend.
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Gadsden
W. E. Todd
City
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Walnut and
Sixth Streets
Mulvane
Kane
Talladega
Anniston
Cumberlands
R. A. D. Dunlap
Captain Thorington Dies at 63 in Montgomery
Capt Sack Thorington, 63, native of Montgomery and 12-year vice consul in Colombia, a Civil War cavalry officer, died in a Montgomery hospital. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Mary Thorington of Philadelphia and Miss Wilella Thorington of Davenport Ta, and was brother to Judge W S Thorington, dean of the University of Alabama law school.
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Montgomery
Sack Thorington
Colombia
Forrest
Cavalry
W.S. Thorington
Law School
University of Alabama
Mary Thorington
Philadelphia
Wilella Thorington
Davenport
Weather Forecast for Anniston and Vicinity
Fair tonight and Saturday across Anniston and surrounding area. Temperatures expected to stay mild with light winds.
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Anniston and Vicinity
Darrow Defends Orchard Seeks Revenge as Sole Motive
Clarence Darrow, Haywood's counsel, opened the defense in Boise Idaho arguing Orchard killed Steunenberg for revenge alone and Haywood had no connection. The defense will call Mrs M J King to dispute Orchard's Denver trip and reveal he consulted M C Sterling after returning to Cripple Creek. Other witnesses are expected to claim Orchard threatened Steunenberg's life.
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The
Star
Boise
Idaho
Clarence Darrow
Haywood
Orchard
Steunenberg
Darrow
M. J. King
Cripple Creek
Denver
M. C. Sterling
Miners’ Association
Asked to Pay Up He Cast a Bottle
Charlie Childress appeared in police court charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly tossing a bottle at Annie Mason when asked for 50 cents. A second witness supported Mason’s account. When asked, Childress offered no statement. The recorder fined him 12.70 dollars.
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Charlie Childress
Annie Mason
Charlie
Georgian Shot Unto Death by His Best Man
John Carroll, a Dalton farmer, was shot twice by his best man Harrison Holland after a marriage license was secured. The quarrel aboard the way home led to Carroll’s almost instant death. Holland fled the scene. Carroll was to wed the next day at 10 a.m.
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Dalton
John Carroll
Harrison Holland
Holland
Carrol
Carroll
Wine Growers In Power In French District
Franc is Warrington Dawson reports that wine growers have seized control of the disturbed Belieres district. He notes a wholesale exodus of wives and families of the rioters as the unrest unfolds.
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The
Star
Belieres
France
Francis Warrington Dawson
Publishers’ Press
Cornerstone laid at Sewanee for Phi Delta Theta house
Gov Patterson and other notables attended the cornerstone ceremony for the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at the University of the South Sewanee Tennessee marking part of the universitys semi centennial celebration The new building designed by William Martin Aiken of New York will be the costliest fraternity house on campus and features Sewanee pink sandstone Gothic architecture with a tower inspired by Oxford Founders Tower.
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Sewanee
Tenn
Gov. Patterson
Tennessee
Phil Delta Theta
University of the South
William Martin Aiken
New York
Oxford University
Tragic Headon Collision Kills Five on Auburn Branch
A wreck near Mitchell's farm east of Rochester on the New York Central line killed five and injured nearly twenty, as a fast freight collided with an eastbound passenger train. Most victims were passengers. one boy rode in his father's engine cab. An investigation has begun with unclear cause.
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The
Star
Rochester
N. Y
Mitchell's Farm
Here
Auburn
New York Central Raiload
Death of Lieut Wiley’s Cuban Born Baby
News from Cuba reports the death of the infant child of Lieut Noble Wiley, son of Congressman Wiley, in Montgomery. The loss comes as the Wiley family grieves in the wake of the Cuban conflict.
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Montgomery
Lieut
Noble Wiley
Cuba
Lieut. Wiley
Wiley
Two Officers Exonerated in City Shooting Inquiry
Mayor Kilby ended a week long suspension after an official inquiry into an alleged unlawful shooting by special officers Harmon and Sheid. The wounded man testified naming them, but earlier denied knowledge in police court and elsewhere. Chandler’s similar charge will be reviewed by the police board later.
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Kilby
Sheid and
Harmon
Chandler
Harmon and Sheid
Fifteenth Street
Police Board of the Ecouncil
Mc Elderly Advises Southern Farmers After Cotton Congress
George Mc Eldery, returning from the international cotton congress in Europe, shares details of proceedings and advice for Alabama farmers. He notes direct sales to Manchester spinners can save over a dollar per bale, and explains how abolition of the 6 percent tare and new grading rules benefit producers. He predicts English spinners will visit Southern fields in September and highlights the Lancashire region’s dependence on cotton.
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Talladega
George Mc Eldery
Europe
International Cotton Congress
McEldery
Manchester
Liverpool
New York
South
Congress
Jute Trust
Souther
Lancashire
Floyd County Georgia Sees 40 Divorce Cases Set
Rome Ga June 24 Judge Moses Wright returned to Rome for Floyd superior court July term. A large amount of business awaits, with an unusual load of divorce cases on the docket—40 set for the first Saturday week.
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Star
Rome
Moses Wright
Floyd Superior Court
Noted Atlanta Leader Dies After Embalming Fluid Mistake
Atlanta June 24 Frank T Ry an a prominent local figure died nine hours after accidentally drinking embalming fluid in place of medicine. He served as clerk of the superior court and held councilman seats for several terms.
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Atlanta
Frank T. Ryan
Superior Court
Unwritten Law Defense in Loving Case Mentioned
A dispatch from Gadsden reports EE. J. Anderson alias J H Diad eroon arrested on advice from Detective Bodener Birmingham. He worked as a salesman for a local music house after leaving Anniston and Mississippi prior to his surrender. He is linked to Carter Music Company in Anniston and Henderson Sturges in Gudaden.
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Birmingham Age Herald
Gadsden
EE. J. Anderson
J. HH. Diaderoon
Bodecker
Birmingham
Anderson
Disheroon
Anniston
Mississippi
Forbes Piano Company
Mobile
Carter Music Company
Gudaden
Henderson Sturges Company
Mr McCartney Honored By National Junior Order
Mr W F McCartney one of Alabama's two national representatives to the Junior Order United American Mechanics has returned from Boston where the national body met last week. He was appointed to the ritualistic committee of the National council. About 200 delegates attended with many spouses as New England hosts organized the visit.
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W. F. McCartney
Alabama
National Council
United American Mechanics
Boston
McCartney
New England
Florence Merchants Fight Over Thread Price
In Florence on Sunday morning T M Rogers of the Surprise store and Joe P May of May Sonnenfield & Co clashed in front of the post office over thread pricing. After the fight May suffered a black eye and Rogers a badly scratched face. Both men are Masons and bonds were posted for their appearance.
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Star
Florence
T. M. Rogers
Joe P. May
May, Sonnenfield & Co
May & Sonnenfield
Rogers
May
Brotherhood
Bond
Set Board Name Head of Schools
Atlanta June 4 An unwise move is the general comment by people interested in the public schools regarding the proposition by the city executive committee to submit to a vote of electors the advisability of electing the superintendent of the city schools by ballot rather than by the board of education. The consensus favors the current method as more qualified board members would elect a suitable superintendent.
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Atlanta
Board of Education
Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil Ad Claims Universal Pain Relief
Pain relief claim for all ailments from top to toe using Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil. Advertises fast action and broad applicability with a bold promise of eliminating pain where applied.
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Thomas
Donahoo and Co Fine Horses and Mules for Sale
Donahoo and Co advertises a selection of fine horses and mules for sale highlighting quality stock and reliable service. The notice emphasizes their long-standing trade and availability to potential buyers.
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Donahoo & Co
Judge on Trial in Killing of Young Estes in Virginia
The preliminary trial of former Nelson county judge William G. Loving for the murder of Theodore Estes in Lovingston opened in the circuit court with Judge William Barksdale presiding. The jury panel includes W M Royster and eight others.
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Houston
William G. Loving
Nelson County
Virginia
Thomas F. Ryan
Theodore Estes
Lovingston
William Barksdale
Postponed murder trial in Richmond area shocks community
Special term court opens in Fly ton Halifax County with Judge W G Loving charged in Theodore Estes killing. Expect trial to begin October as defense invokes unwritten law while Miss Loving may testify to shield her father.
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Star
Richmond
Flyton
Halifax County
W. G. Loving
Theodore Estes
Barksdale
Loving
Estes
Ehrondious
Judge Loving
Englishwoman Mary Sherwin Weds London Publisher Sir William Warner
At St Margaret's Westminster today Miss Mary King Sherwin daughter of General and Mrs Thomas Sherwin of Boston married Sir William Lee Warner of London. He leads a renowned publishing house and has travel books. Prominent society guests attended the ceremony.
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The
Star
London
St. Margaret’s Church
Westminster
Mary King Sherwin
Thomas Sherwin
Boston
Mass
William Lee Warner
Surrey
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