Railroads and Public Relations Highlight Finley Speech
President W. W. Finley of the Southern Railway urged cordial rail to public relations at a Atlanta chamber dinner. He warned legislation may hinder rail expansion and urged national and state support, noting car shortages and potential penalties could bias shipments.
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Star
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Finley
Southern Railway
Congress
Finley
South
Cordage Company Wins Suit Against Aderhold
A Anniston Cordage Company victory over T M Aderhold in a city court after noon verdict for 240 dollars. The suit claimed an advance sale of Aderhold's 1905 cotton crop that was not delivered and later sold to others at a higher price, triggering the judgment.
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Anniston Cordage Company
T. M. Aderhold
Cordage Company
Aderhold
Jews Flee Roumania Amid Revolt Across Borders
Special to the Star dispatches from Vienna report thousands of Jews fleeing Roumania due to a peasant revolt. Many mobbed or driven from homes with acts of killing and looting. Russians are said to be inciting the revolt. Austrian authorities aid refugees crossing into Austria.
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Vienna
Roumania
Thaw Trial Delivers Surprise Witness and Court Rulings
New York March 20 The Thaw murder trial resumes with Dr Allen Hamilton called as an expert on insanity and allowed to discuss his knowledge of Thaws sanity at key moments though not his exact opinions Justice Fitzgerald limits testimony while Jerome asks for a court inquiry into Thaws present mental condition and Delmas reserves exception to appeal grounds.
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Star
New York
Delmas
Allen McLane Hamilton
Hamilton
Thaw
Black, Olcott, Gruber
Jerome
Dr. Hamilton
Mr. Jerome
Justice Fitzgerald
Crisis Between King Leopold and Ministers Sparks Abdication Talk
Brussels reports a serious crisis between King Leopold II and his ministry over the Congo Free State finances and the royal household. Chevalier Vanderlest questioned the king at his villa near Cannes. Leopold, enraged, questioned accusations of theft and warned officials to report back. The monarch appeared gravely ill, but a cabinet crisis was averted.
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Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Congo Free State
Chevalier Vanderlest
Cannes
Monsieur
Southern Railway adopts block system on Atlanta division
High officials of GAR works are here today as Southern Yarsgay introduces the block system on the Atlanta division to guard against accidents. The system became effective last Monday and the railway is doubling operator strength at every station with additional men and upcoming night operators at Jacksonville DeArmanville and other small places.
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GAR Works
Yarsgay
Atlanta
Jacksonville
DeArmanville
Postoffice Clerk Roberts Missing In Anniston
Frank Roberts, an employee of the Anniston postoffice, is missing. Postoffice inspector Barry was expected to arrive to investigate, but a train accident delayed him. Roberts' mother is ill, and locals hope he returns soon to explain his disappearance.
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Frank Roberts
Anniston Postoffice
Barry
Postoffice Department
Ragan
Barker
Young Roberts
Oxford
Harvard's President Eliot Turns 73 in Bermuda
Boston march 20 Charles W Elliott president of Harvard university is 73 today and has received numerous congratulatory messages from colleges and private citizens. He and Mrs. Eliot are in Bermuda on vacation. He lauds Southern railway for aiding southern development and calls for moderation and cooperation between state and national governments in transportation policy.
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Star
Boston
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Mr. Eliot
Bermuda
Mrs. Eliot
Southern Railway
Land and Industrial Department
Court may hear Thaw sanity affidavits and resume trial
The court will hear affidavits up to 2 p.m. tomorrow with Mr. Jerome presenting his points on Thaw's sanity. If a commission is deemed necessary it will be ordered at once. otherwise the trial will resume at 10 a.m. Friday and the jury remains excused until then.
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Jerome
Woodstock whistle blast leads to police court promise
An exhausted whistle at the Woodstock furnace celebration exceeded a 60 second limit and drew Chief Dill’s attention. Workers refused to name the culprit, but General Manager J B Carrington demanded disclosure and promised to pay the fine. Police court proceedings are expected tomorrow.
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Woodstock
J. B. Carrington
Dill
Anniston
Barr
Williama
Carrington
Zion
Mrs Fonville Dies in Greensboro After Brief Illness
MRS. J. F. Fonville nee Hattie Langley daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Langley of this city died yesterday afternoon at her Greensboro North Carolina home. Funeral will be there tomorrow afternoon with sisters Miss Trene Langley of this city Miss Laura Langley of West Point GA Mrs J A Rasher ry of Atlanta and brother Mr Fred F Langley of New York City in attendance. The deceased and her husband were well known here where they lived and married. Mrs Igingley was with Mrs Fonville when death occurred.
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J. F. Fonville
Hattie Langley
T. J. Langley
Bis City
Greensboro
N. C
Trene Langley
Misa Laura Langley
West Point
J. A. Rasherry
Atlanta
Fred F. Langley
New York City
President Roosevelt to Speak at Jamestown Exposition
Washington March 20 The president will speak at the Jamestown exposition opening on April 26 and is expected to address railroad issues with new or reframed remarks. The speech could heighten Wall Street nerves once more.
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Jamestown
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Warrant Served on Loftin for Similar Offense
Sheriff LeGrand returned from Birmingham with M. Loftin who is jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretense. A second warrant charging a similar offense was served in the county jail sworn out by Johnston Bros. Company.
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LeGrand
Birmingham
M. Loftin
Johnston Bros.’ Company
Weather Forecast for Anniston Tonight and Thursday
A weather forecast lists clear to partly cloudy skies for Anniston with mild tonight and fair conditions for Thursday. Lows near comfortable values, highs in the 70s. Light winds. Risk of isolated showers remains low.
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Anniston
Dnfinity
A Favorite Remedy For Babies Cough Remedy Touted By Mothers
A favored remedy for infants Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for its pleasant taste and quick relief. It claims to cure coughs colds and prevent pneumonia or serious illness and also treats croup when administered at the first sign of a croupy cough. Sold by J L.
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J, L
Movement to Save Key Mansion from Destruction
Washington March 20 Active steps are being taken to form a corporation to buy the old Key mansion once occupied by Francis Scott Key author of The Star Spangled Banner. Admirals Dewey and Schley Gen Miles and other officers are aiding the effort.
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The
Star
Washington
Key
Froncis Scott Key
Dewey
Schley
Gen
Miles
Power Plant Shutdown Halts Anniston Electric Services
A minor incident at the Anniston Electric and Gas Company power plant around 12 30 noon led to a one hour and thirty minute suspension of the system and a temporary cutoff of current to commercial lines.
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Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Steel car plant visitors from Pittsburgh on city business
J W Friend vice president P G Jenks treasurer and associates of the Pressed Steel and Western Steel Car and Foundry Company of Pittsburg Chicago and Anniston are in the city. They toured the Western Steel Car and Foundry plant and met with McCord Wrenshall and Willett. Local plans for a car repair department were discussed earlier and may be resumed.
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J. B. Rider
Mr. Friend
J. W. Scull
Pressed Steel and Western Steel Car and Foundry Company
Pittsburg
Chicago
Anniston
Western Steel Car and Foundry Company
McCord
Wrenshall
Willett
Friend
Hoffstat
Pressed Steel Company
Western Steel
Mr. Read and Associates
City Officials Horse Stable Feeding Probe Held
A special council committee led by Mayor Kilby conducted an inquiry into claims that Sanitary Inspector W H Crabtree License Inspector John Eden and Patrolman Tom Selé kept horses in the city stables and drew feeds from the city crib. Witnesses were examined and a report will be presented at the next semi monthly meeting.
Texas Sunday School Convention Opens in Dallas
The advance guard of delegates and visitors to the Texas Sunday school association gathering in Dallas is already arriving for a four day session starting tomorrow. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of attendees and participants from the state.
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Star
Dallas
Tex
Texas Sunday School Association
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