Southern Depot In Anniston Consideration Echoes In City
W N Foreacre Atlanta division general superintendent of the Southern arrives with secretary Burnett and discusses moving the Anniston division headquarters from Wilton to Anniston to ease shipments. He vows to visit Anniston for investigation and cites two-officer handling as causing delays in deliveries.
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Evening Star
W. N. Foreacre
Atlanta
The
Southern
P. K Burnett
Foreacre
Kilby
M. B. Weilborn
H. A. McCord
Wilton
Ala
Joes
Anniston
Selma
J. Lassiter
A. H. Westfall
Weller rolling mill to begin operation in Gadsden
Gadsden March 8 The Weller rolling mill will be completed by the 5th of this month and placed in operation immediately.
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Gadsden
Weller
Fixtures Sold From Defunct Attalla Bank Building
Attalla March 8 The building and banking fixtures of the defunct First National Bank of Attalla have been sold to T. Banks, president of the Bank of Attalla, for 4100. The buyer will occupy the building.
Forecast for Anniston and Vicinity
Fair weather expected with a cold night. Saturday outlook calls for continued fair skies and cooler temperatures across Anniston and surrounding areas.
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Anniston
Boy Killed Playing See-Saw At Local School
Slade Acker seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Sim Acker was killed at Ohatehie public school yesterday morning around 9 30. Students used a timber across a stump for a seesaw while the plank slipped and crushed him. He died instantly from multiple injuries. Funeral services are planned at Cane Creek cemetery with many students expected to attend.
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Slade Acker
Sim Acker
Ohatehie
Young Acker
Roosevelts
Associated Press
Edmund L. Tyler
Iead
the Star
Smoker And Big K of P Meeting At Aniston Lodge
Anniston lodge No. 91 of the Knights of Pythias held an enthusiastic meeting with about 50 attendees including visiting members. Three Esquire rank were conferred and one rein stated. Three membership applications were received as the group enjoyed a smoker hosted by officials led by Chancellor Commander G. E. Warrick and others.
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H. P. Satter
J. B. Cleveland
Woodstock Will Blast March 15 at Anniston Plant
The Woodstock Tron and Steel stack at Anniston will be blown in on March 15. Repairs to the furnace are finished and operations are expected to begin mid month. Company offices move to Anniston with Birmingham staff relocating as needed. J B Carrington stays in Birmingham for now and plans to return soon.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
J. W. Porter
C. A. Carpenter
Star
Age-Herald
Woodstock Tron and Steel Corporation
Anniston
Birmingham
J. B. Carrington
Carrington
Tle
Free sample offer for Chamberlain's tablets
It will not cost you a cent to try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and they are excellent for stomach troubles and constipation. Get a free sample at J. L. Wikle's drug store.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Thaw Case Adjourned in Early Morning Proceedings
In New York on March 8 the Thaw trial adjourned to Monday after District Attorney Jerome requested the delay. Defense counsel Delmas announced the defense had rested, Evelyn Thaw is expected to testify next week with letters, and May Mackenzie the actress named as the first witness. The Countess of Yarmouth is reportedly among potential witnesses.
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The
Star
New York
Jerome
Delmas
Criminal Court
Evelyn Thaw
May Mackenzie
Evelyn
Dinner Plans Propose Testimonial for Grover Cleveland
New York Democrats discuss a dinner or similar tribute for ex President Grover Cleveland on his upcoming 70th birthday March 18. The piece notes Cleveland’s long life after inauguration, comparing him with other presidents and praising his continued vigor and public presence.
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The
Star
New York
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Princeton
Teethina originator dies in Alabama
Dr. J. Moffett, 72, originator of Moffett's Teethina, died yesterday afternoon in Russell county Alabama. Born in St. Louis, he served in the Civil War as first lieutenant in the City Light Guards of Columbus and attained the rank of major in the Second Georgia battalion.
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The
Star
Columbus
J. Moffett
Moffett
Russell County
Alabama
St. Louis
City Light Guards
Georgia Battalion
Horse throws Miss Ita Stoeks on Forest avenue
While riding down Forest avenue, the horse of Miss Ita Stoeks reared at a passing street car and threw her to the ground. She bruised her shoulder but is resting easily.
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Gadsden
Forest Avenue
Ita Stoeks
Indictment Seen In Bronx Wreck Probe
New York March 8. Thirteen multi millionaires officers and directors of the New York Central railroad face indictment over the Bronx wreck that killed 29. Assistant District Attorney Smythe will present the case to the grand jury on Monday.
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New York
The
Reoroner
Bronx
Smythe
Passengers Hurt In City Streetcar Collision
In St. Louis on March 8 two surface street cars collided head on injuring 11 passengers seriously and bruising more than a score. The crash occurred on separate tracks as one car carrying 60 passengers jumped the track and blocked the other, despite the motorman’s efforts to stop.
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the Star
ST. Louis
Canterbury Honors Prudence Crandall After 74 Years
Waterbury Connecticut reports Canterbury plans a memorial for Prudence Crandall jailed for teaching colored girls. Crandall admitted colored students in 1832, faced expulsion demands, was jailed, escaped with Captain Packard, moved to Kansas, and died ten years ago. The town now honors her memory.
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Waterbury
Conn
Canterbury
Misa Prudence Crandall
Miss Crandall
Prudence Crandall
Sarah Harris
Andrew T. Judson
Elder Kneeland
Daniel Packard
Kidnapping Mystery Hovers Over Dover Family
In Dover Delaware Dr Marvin of Kitts Hammock reports a rumor that his four year old son Horace was kidnapped last Monday. A letter allegedly from the kidnapper demands a large ransom and withdrawal of a reward, claiming the child is safe yet threatening harm if money is not paid. Authorities deny receipt of the letter and refuse comment while the letter’s origin is not confirmed. The letter suggests the abduction may involve hidden suspects in New Jersey.
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Dover
Del
Marvin
Kitts Hammock
Horace
New Jersey
Woman Suffrage Bill Debated in House of Commons
In London on March 8 Mr Dickinson introduced a woman's suffrage bill in the house of commons. Premier Campbell Bannerman spoke against the bill. Only women sworn to be well behaved were admitted to the gallery to hear the debate.
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House OF Commons
Star
London
Mr. Dickinson
Campbell Bannerman
President's Son Archie Roosevelt Improves At Home
Washington reports physicians say Archie Roosevelt’s condition improved by nine this morning and he passed a good night. Despite concern over the youngster, President Roosevelt attended cabinet meetings and carried on official duties as doctors anticipate further steady improvement.
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The
Star
Washington
Archie Roosevelt
Archie
Fire destroys Mr. Jennings house and belongings
The city learns of the total destruction by fire about 10 last night of Mr. Dave Jennings's home in Beat 10. The blaze, likely from a defective stove flue, overwhelmed the house and its contents, with no insurance carried. Jennings is a well known local figure and the loss is complete.
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Dave Jennings
Beat 10
Jennings
Youthful Drunkard Arrested for Public Drunkenness
Moses Crase a fourteen year old boy of Merrimack was arrested in Huntsville for public drunkenness with a pint bottle of whisky found in his pocket. His father claims inability to control him and a petition will be made to send him to the state reform school.
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Star
Huntsville
Moses Crase
Merrimack
State Reform School
Coal Offered by R O Watson at Montevallo
A brief classified note advertises coal for sale in Montevallo with contact telephone 72 and seller R O Watson.
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Montevallo
R. O. Watson
Kaplan Mercantile Company Faces Ownership Clash Over Birmingham Move
Local stockholders clash after a meeting at Kaplan Mercantile Co calls for moving the main office to Birmingham Alabama. Kaplan and Tomlinson sue to block the move while Bernstein Brody and Maril push for relocation and closure of Anniston operations.
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Kaplan
Tomlinson
Bernstein
Maril
Brody
Kaplan Mercantile Company
L. A. Kaplan
T. J. Kaplan
Birmingham
Bugisness
Anniston
Messrs, Kaplan
Alabama
State of
Messrs
Trody
Mi Nority
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