Jerome Gets Another Tarter
Special to the Star reports Harry K appeared chipper at court as Jerome cross-examined Dr. Smith Ely Jelliffe. Jerome sought to show Thaw insanity testimony was incomplete and disputed the hypothetical basis of the expert opinions. Jelliffe said he could not identify the exact form of insanity from the hypothetical question but confirmed Thaw was insane.
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The
Star
New York
Harry E
Jerome
Smith Ely Jelliffe
White
Jeliffe
Thaw
Serious charge against Loftin in Anniston case
A warrant for C. M. Loftin was sworn in Anniston by G. E. Warrick of the Forbes Piano store and sent to Sheriff Higdon in Birmingham for his arrest on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Loftin was arrested yesterday and faces more similar charges. He had recently left Anniston for Birmingham.
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Anniston
Jacksonville Election Promises Heated Monday Clash
Jacksonville voters prepare for a major municipal contest on Monday April 1 with two tickets contesting the mayoralty and council seats. The new ticket lists D Z Goodlett for mayor and council candidates W B Arbery G H Rowan A H Robbins J W Journey R W Ford while the old ticket backs Horace L Stevenson for mayor and council nominees J D Hammond J P Burke J D Crow A L Stewart J F Crow.
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Jacksonville
D. Z. Goodlett
W. B. Arbery
G. H. Rowan
A. H. Robbins
J. W. Journey
R. W. Ford
Horace L. Stevenson
J. D. Hammond
J. P. Burke
J. D. Crow
A. L. Stewart
J. F. Crow
Star Want Ad Promises Quick Finds
A brief classified note proclaims a Star Want ad will secure fast results for readers seeking items, jobs, or services through the newspaper’s advertising section.
Government to Change Policy in Financial Securities
Washington March 19. Information from a trustworthy source indicates the administration has decided on a striking change in its financial policy. The move could reverse former policy and largely eliminate certain railroad bonds as gilt edged securities. Secretary Cortelyou reportedly has stronger views on acceptable securities than President Roosevelt, though he says no final decision has been reached. About 15 million dollars in railway bonds are held for public deposits.
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The
Star
Washington
Shaw
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Treasury
Chattanoogan Bryan Birthday Banquet Draws Leaders
Prominent Democratic figures from the South attend or accept invitations to the Bryan club banquet in Chattanooga honoring William Jennings Bryan on his birthday. Speakers include Gov. Blanchard of Louisiana Gov. Patterson of Tennessee Governor-elect Smith of Georgia ex Senator Carmack Senator Taylor John W. Tomlinson of Birmingham John Temple Graves of Atlanta and John A. Wallace of Huntsville.
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Chattanooga
Bryan Club
William Jennings Bryan
South
Gov. Blanchard
Louisiana
Gov. Patterson
Tennessee
Smith
Georgia
Carmack
Taylor
John W. Tomlinson
Birmingham
John Temple Graves
Atlanta
John A. Wallace
Huntsville
First Methodist Church Holds Second Quarterly Conference
The First Methodist church held its second quarterly conference last night in the Sunday school room with Dr. J. W. Newman presiding. Reports by the pastor and officials signaled satisfactory material conditions and progress in spiritual work. Delegates W. P. Acker E. P. Cooper J. M. Whitside and E. W. Ledbetter were chosen to attend the district conference in Lincoln in late April.
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First Methodist Church
J. W. Newman
Talladega
Messrs
W. P. Acker
E. P. Cooper
J. M. Whitside
E. W. Ledbetter
Lincoln
Chamblee Found Dying In His Birmingham Store
Frank P. Chamblee, prominent Birmingham business man of Chamblee Bros., was found dying of a stroke behind his store by clerk Robert Barriger. He died later from the stroke at his shop in Birmingham.
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The
Star
Birmingham
Frank P. Chambleee
Robert Barriger
Chamblee
Chamblee Bros
Fairmont Murder and Baby Assault Sparks Lynching Pursuit
A posse chases an unknown Black assailant after a late night murder and brutal attack in Fairmont Georgia. Mrs. James Calvert, wife of a former mayor, is severely harmed while her 2 year old child is killed, with the infant's throat cut as it cried. The reporter notes a county history of no similar crimes since last summer and warns lynching if captured.
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Star
Fairmont
James Calvert
Fire destroys Chronicle building and Western Union office
A blaze began in the Chronicle job office in Augusta Georgia and leveled theChronicle building the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Union city ticket office. The total loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Augusta
Chronicle
The
Star
Western Union Telegraph Company
Union City Ticket Office
Fire Wipes West Side Block In Headland
Early Sunday morning a fire destroyed the west side square block in Headland. By 3 o clock the entire row of 11 stores and shops lay in ruins, leaving the wooden frontage a smoldering heap.
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Headland
Anti-Railroad Legislation Worries Anniston Citizens
Local businessmen warn that anti railroad bills are already hurting work and finance. A contractor says halted rails threaten a $20000 loss. Seaboard extension delays may follow. J M Barr cautions of a potential panic as railroad capital relies on borrowed funds.
William J Bryan Turns 47 at Lincoln Birthday
William J Bryan born March 19 1860 in Salem Till son of a mother taught him at home until age ten. He later attended public schools Whipple Academy Illinois College and practiced law in Jacksonville before moving to Nebraska and entering politics.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
United States
Salem
Till
Whipple Academy
Jacksonville
Illinois College
Bryan
Nebraska
Many Drown At Work On Viking Ship
In Copenhagen during a violent storm the Danish training ship Viking overturned while 400 workmen overhauled her. Between 40 and 50 sailors are missing and probably drowned as bodies wash ashore. Rescues are ongoing with numerous dramatic save attempts reported.
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The
Star
Copenhagen
Denmark
Viking
Uncle Marries Niece Yet Fails to Learn Kinship
In Atlanta on March 19 Gus Knight and his wife were bound over on charges of marrying within forbidden degrees of kinship. The case arose during Wallace Hughes trial for shooting at Knight. Knight testified he met Mia, courted her, and married without realizing she was related to him.
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The
Star
Atlanta
Gus Knight
Wallace Hughes
Knight
Mia
Pettus Comments On Possible Alabama Judicial Appointment
Senator Pettus of Alabama, part of the military affairs committee, says the president is expected to appoint Oscar Hundley of Huntsville as judge of the new district if not named as judge. Hundley was previously nominated as U S attorney for the Huntsville district but was not confirmed. If Hundley is bypassed, Judge John Pelham of Anniston could be favored for the post.
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The
Star
Washington
Senator Pettus
Alabama
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Brownsville
Oscar Hundley
Huntsville
Hundley
United States
Senate
Handley
John Pelham
Anniston
First Run Today at Woodstock Iron Works
Pig iron was produced this morning at Woodstock iron works shortly before 9 o'clock marking the first run since the stack was blown in yesterday forenoon. Officials noted the process was smoother than expected and runs will continue at regular intervals.
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Woodstock
Woodstock Iron Works
Weather Forecast for Anniston and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday in Anniston and nearby areas. Light winds and no significant precipitation expected. Temperatures trend mild with comfortable highs and cool evenings.
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Anniston
Wellings ton Post Office Robbery Suspect Released
A young man named Dens main was arrested for cracking the Wellington post office safe and stealing about 25 in stamps plus 4 in cash. He was released after an alibi from a L. and N. conductor and train crew. Bloodhounds followed a trail to a railroad crossing where suspects may have boarded a train. an envelope with stamps was found in a freight car. The case remains unsolved with a government reward and potential severe punishment if caught.
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Densmain
Wellington
Leatherwood
Wellingston
Crackaman
Post Office
President Finley to Speak at Atlanta Chamber Banquet
At the Piedmont tonight the Atlanta chamber of commerce banquet will honor the occasion with over 500 expected guests. President W. W. Finley of the Southern railway will deliver the principal address as Cotton Seed Crushers' Association members attend.
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Atlanta
W. W. Pinley
The
Southern Railway
Piedmont
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Seed Crushens’ Association
Oxford Banks Named State Depositories Under New Plan
Montgomery March 19 Gov Comer designated sixteen banks as state depositories to receive 10000 each under the new law Treasurer Seed and Auditor Brandon aided in compiling the list. The banks include First National Oxford and others across Troy Luverne Selma and Montgomery with various city banks also listed.
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Montgomery
Comer
First National Bank of
Oxford
Seed
Brandon
Varmers and Merchants’ . National
Troy
Wiest National
Luverne
First National
Brantley
Electricians Strike at Gadsden Plant
Twenty electricians at the Southern Steel Company plant in Gadsden went on strike yesterday. The walkout began after unresolved labor talks with management. No further details on immediate production impact were available.
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Gadsden
Star
Southern Steel Company
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