City Council Meeting Highlights and Personnel Changes
The council held a long routine session with resignations and suspensions noted. Chief Allen of the fire department resigned, Building and Plumbing Inspector Morton and Patrolman Chandler were suspended, with reinstatement asked for in Morton’s case. Four supernumerary patrolmen were requested, a street railroad franchise extension granted, and hotel tax refunds debated. An exemption ordinance for Tron and Steel tax was adopted, and a plan for a new fire department conveyance was approved.
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Allen
Ward
Kilby
W. J. Morton
J. ¥. Chandler
Kaplan and Assoviates Street Railroad
Wilmer
Cohen
Lewis
McCarty
Whiteside
J. B. Carrington
Stve
Man Fitzgerald
Committee Fire Department
White
Dodson Case Postponed While Insanity Plea Hangs
Gadsden lawyers Boykin and L B wv agree to the case of Oscar Dodson charged with shooting his own son. Dodson, imprisoned locally, seeks insanity as a defense arraigned in county court. State to respond soon as evidence focuses on his mental state and jealousy concerns. Family fears his release amid possible violent feelings.
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Golicitor Boykin
L. B. Wv
Gadsden
Oscar Dodson
Caferee
Dodson
Thal
Saranna
New York City Sells 4 Percent Bonds Worth 29 Million
New York City reaches borrowing limit as Controller Metz offers 29 million dollars in 4 percent city bonds. Proceeds fund varied improvements and mark the first coupon-bearing city bonds in years. Demand expected to reflect bond market health ahead of July disbursements. Tax exemption and par value considerations drive investor appeal. Some U.S. bond redemptions may reinvest in these securities.
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The
Star
New York
New York City
Metz
United States
Twain Captivates London With Honors And Banquets
Mark Twain, the American humorist, visits Oxford to receive an honorary degree and is feted by officials, scholars, and Rhodes scholars. He is to be guest of honor at the Savage club dinner and will attend the Fourth of July dinner of the American society next week.
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The
Star
London
Mark Twain
Oxford
Savage Club
American Society
Telegraphers Restrain Trade Complaint Reaches White House
Washington Central Labor Union accuses telegraph companies of operating a combination in restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman act. President Roosevelt forwarded the complaint to Commissioner of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith who declined to comment.
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The
Star
Washington
Herbert Knoxsmith
Roosevelt
Washington Central Labor Union
Knox
Inauguration of Gov. Hoke Smith in Atlanta
The June 29 inauguration of Gov. Hoke Smith arrives with preparations complete and a likely record crowd. Legislators in session join the open air ceremonies after a parade of military and civic groups. Gov. Terrell plans a brief vacation before returning to law practice with his brother.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Terrell
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Ad Claims Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for all pain from head to toe and any cause. The copy asserts rapid relief once applied, with emphasis on universal applicability and immediate action.
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Thomas
Rockefeller Aces Effort To Excuse From Testifying
June 28 Findlay Ohio judge rejects immunity claims for John D Rockefeller in a Standard Oil restraint of trade case. Attorney Miller sought exile from appearing in person arguing Rockefeller's age wealth and position. Jury in the standard oil conspiracy case reports inability to agree and is discharged. next case expected late fall.
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Findlay
The
Star
Chicago
Linds
Miller
John D. Rocfeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Tere
Loving Trial Jury Instructions Delayed Until Afternoon
In Houston Virginia on June 28 the Loving trial recessed until 2 pm as attorneys clash over jury instruction requests. Judges set to resume legal arguments on instructions when court reconvenes at 2 pm.
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Houston
Loving
Sheffield Condemns Rioting After Molders Strike
At Seals Hall a business and workers meeting condemned lawlessness as Lee Pippin and Ollie Taylor were fined for assault. Taylor faces 200 dollars or days in jail, Pippin 100 dollars or 100 days. State cases set for today. no prospect of a sympathetic strike. Union mass meeting planned tonight.
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Pippin and
Taylor
Star
Sheffield
Seals’ Hall
Lee Pippin
Ollie Taylor
Hawk
Shime
Pippin
American Troop Withdrawal Threat Sparks Cuban Tensions
Havana reports Gen. Lionas del Castillo of the revolutionary faction warns that delaying U S troop withdrawal could set the island aflame from ocean to ocean. The provocative claim has stirred unrest in parts of Cuba.
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The
Star
Havana
Lionas del Castillo
Revolutionary
Hurricane Death Toll Near Caroline Islands Surges
News arrives of a cyclone and massive tidal wave hitting the Caroline islands with over 200 reported deaths. A similar Easter disaster saw several hundred fatalities.
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the Star
Sydney
N. 8
Caroline Islands
Henderson Succeeds Smith at Alabama Presbyterian College
Prof Henderson succeeds Prof Smith as president of the Alabama Presbyterian College for Men. Enrollment rose from 35 to 75 this year with expectations of 100 next year. Tuition to remain the same but paid semiannually. Prof Caldwell to chair English as replacement. Catalogue by G N Norwood ready for distribution. College seeks timely payments to meet July 1 obligations.
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JH. H. Caldwell
Davidson College
North Carolina
Smith
Caldwell
G. N. Norwood
Eros
Robinson
Anniston
Fourth of July Festivities at Oxford Lake Park
Oxford Lake Park hosts a grand Fourth of July with races in the morning awarding watches and silver items, a dancing and vaudeville program, a string band for morning and afternoon, matinee at 3 and night show at 8:30, island fireworks, and a large display funded by a 20 cent coupon ticket.
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Oxford Lake Park
J. W. Fore
Zionists in Session at Tenth American Federation Meet
Two hundred delegates from across the United States attend the tenth annual convention of the Federation of American Zionists in Tannersville New York. They aim to establish a legal Jewish home in Palestine for persecuted Jews from Russia Romania and other European countries and to influence the peace congress on the Jewish question. The federation collaborates with the International Zionist Congress with branches worldwide and may seek resolutions for the Hague meeting this year. The group hopes to present the nationalist issue to the peace congress to sway delegates on peace and war matters.
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Stam Tannersville
N. Y
Federation of American Zionists
Palestine
Russia
Roumania
Federation
International Zionist Congress
Hague
Peace Congress
Jewish Immigrants Arrive as Texas Settlement Plan Begins
A party of 54 Jews from Prussia and Roumania are listed among passengers of the Castle due at Galveston from Bremen. The Jewish immigration society aims to form colonies in the Southwest to move Jewish settlers from crowded northern cities to Texas and western Mississippi territories. Immigrants will be chosen for skills as artisans, mechanics, and farmers suited to starting a new life.
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Star
Galveston
Tex
Certuan Loyd
Castle
Bremen
Prussia
Roumania
Texas
Mississippi
OME Changes At The Lake Casino
Oxford Lake Park theater hosts a week of bookings with matinees proving popular. The second week aims to draw crowds seen this week as artists headline daily shows including matinees and Evening performances.
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Oxford Lake Park
Tae Vigna
New Hibernia National Bank Named Reserve Agent
The New Hibernia National Bank of New Orleans has been approved as reserve agent for the First National Bank of Anniston. John N. Graves appointed postmaster at Tecumseh Cherokee County as W T Prater resigns.
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The
Star
Washington
New
Hibernia National Bank of New Orleans
First National Bank of Anniston
John N. Graves
Tecumseh
Cherokee County
Vies
W. T. Prater
Weather forecast for Anniston and vicinity showers
Forecast indicates showers tonight and probably Saturday for Anniston and surrounding areas. Expect intermittent rain with overcast skies and mild temperatures. Authorities urge plan for wet conditions and potential localized slick spots.
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Anniston
Birmingham Fire Ravages Chalifoux and Mayberry Buildings
A morning blaze in Birmingham caused about 300000 in losses, destroying the Chalifoux building and the half completed Mayberry structure after a cigar stump was said to have started the fire. The blaze began at 12 30 and was under control by 4 a m, with extensive damage to insured and tenant properties and minimal insurance on contents.
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Star
Birmingham
Chalifoux
H. H. Mayberry
J. L. Chalifoux & Co
Herry
Prowell Hardware Company
Tureney
Chalitoux
Oliver
Dif
Mayberry
Charles Allen
United Mine Workers
J. A. Rountree
Bennett
Empire Montevallo Jellico Coal Proclaimed Best in South
Industry ad touts E M Lewis as a telephone contact for Empire Montevallo or Jellico coal, claiming it as the best in the South with statewide reach and prompt service.
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E. M. Lewis
Empire
Montevallo
Jellico Coal
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Morton
NEW York Bonds
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Gov
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Judge Linds
Prof. Henderson
W.E. Mellwain
Alabama Presbyterian College For Men
W. E. Mellwain
Oxford Lake
Zionists
Tannersville, N.Y
First National Bank
Tam
Chalifaux
Prowell
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