Potential Candidate Eyes Seventh Circuit Judge Seat
Captain A P Agee is expected to enter the race for the Seventh judicial circuit seat to fill the unexpired term of Judge Pelham. Governor O Neal appointed Hugh D Merrill of Heflin to hold the position until the 1912 general election when voters will choose a full four year term. Agee indicated his intent to run and Merrill is likely to be a candidate with other unnamed gentlemen also considering bids.
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A. P. Agee
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Calhoun
Cleburne
Clay
Talladega
Shelby
John Pelham
Pelham
O'Neal
Hugh D. Merrill
Heflin
Seventh Circuit
Merrill
Men of Cleburne Put Under Bond for Stifling
George W. Moon and William E. Hobbs of Borden Springs in Cleburne county were brought before U S Commissioner Randolph by Deputy Marshal Fulgham and placed under $200 bond each to answer possible indictments by the grand jury for stifling. Their plant was reportedly destroyed recently by revenue officers who arrived suddenly and caught them in the act.
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George W. Moon
William E. Hobbs
Borden Springs
Cleburne County
United States
Randolph
Marshal Fulgham
United States Grand Jury
Fire destroys Mead and Taft Lumber plant in Cornwall
A disastrous fire in Cornwall New York swept through the Mead and Taft Lumber Company plant causing total loss. Authorities reported the blaze today with damage estimated at a substantial sum and no immediate word on casualties or cause.
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Cornwall
N. Y
Mead and Taft Lumber Company
Mail robbery halts route between Salem and Marion
Two masked men held up a mail hack on the Salem to Marion, Kentucky route today and robbed the vehicle of $1,000. The incident occurred in Henderson in the early hours, as authorities investigated the armed robbery.
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Henderson, Ky
Salem
Marion
Morse in Better Health, Warden Denies Collapse Rumors
Atlanta March 28. Warden Moyer of the federal penitentiary reports Charles W. Morse is in better condition mentally and physically than at entry. He refutes rumors of impending collapse and confirms Morse enjoys good health inside the prison.
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Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
The
Constitution
Moyer
United States Prison
Morse
Absconding Cashier Nabbed in Mobile Hospital
Russell Lidell, alias Morgan, accused of stealing $5,000 from First National Bank Camden Ala, was arrested in Mobile by U S Deputy Marshal Wahits at a local infirmary where he was being treated under the assumed name. Traced across the United States and to Central America after his departure, he returned to Mobile several days ago.
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Mobile
Russell Lidell
First National Bank
Camden
Ala
United States
Marshal Wahit
Morgan
Lidell
Central America
Change Made in New York Fght
New York March 28 A three cornered fight emerges from a Democratic caucus in the legislature. William C Sheehan has been moved aside to ease a senatorial deadlock. Murphy will submit new names to the insurgents and seek an agreement.
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New York
William C. Sheehan
Murphy
Rate Advance Held Up by ICC Suspends Illinois Central R A
Washington. March 28. The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended advances in rates affecting the Illinois Central Railroad and its 23 branches. The action halts planned price increases pending further review by federal regulators.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Central Railroad
Congressmen Arrive Early for Special Session in Washington
Washington March 28 A large portion of members from both parties have already reached the capital though the sixty second congress does not convene for a week. The upcoming extra session will inaugurate a new congress with 141 freshmen, many veterans in Washington already. newcomers face accommodations and other details, often causing annoyance and embarrassment. The majority stay at big hotels briefly before seeking housing in the hash belt near the capitol.
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Washington
Branche
New York Revises Building Laws After Fatal Shirtwaist Fire
As funeral services for fifty victims proceed, a five member commission is set to draft amendments to New York building laws to prevent future disasters. With 145 dead and 114 identified, officials hope remaining morgue remains identifiable.
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New York
New York Fire Traps Count Hit 1080 In City
Acting building superintendent Fred Ludwig said there are 1080 fire traps in New York many worse than the Asche building where 145 died Saturday. He warned that thousands of lives are in danger daily.
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New York
Fred Ludwig
Asche
Ludwig
Cabinet unrest in Mexico City sparks military reinforcements
Dissatisfaction with President Diaz's cabinet causes violent protests in Mexico City. Federal patrols are reinforced as troops stay on duty. Reports from Alamos, Sonora claim revolutionists led by Gen. Loys slaughtered all federal officials in Guazaparas near the Honora line, with officials jailed and shot. rebels seize several smaller towns.
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Mexico City
Mex
Diaz
EL Paso
Tex
Alamos
Sonora
Loys
Guazaparas
Honora Line
Chipunahua
Soldiers Move Under Guard Explaination Refused
SAN ANTONIO Texas March 28 The railroads prepare to handle a sudden movement of soldiers but Gen Carter commander of the division refused to explain when asked about it.
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San Antonio
Tex
Carter
Aged Hopi Chief Pleads With Taft for Isolation
Chief Yukeoma, a frail Hopi from the Moqui reservation in Arizona, met President Taft at the White House and urged that his people be left alone to live as in old times without schools. Taft replied that schools and teachers must continue on reservations. Most Hopis reportedly favor education and compulsory attendance.
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Washington
Yukeoma
Moqui Reservation
Arizona
White House
Taft
Ingenuity Shown in Hand-made Copper Still
Revenue officers seized a home-made copper still and beer found buried at a site described as swampland hideout. The apparatus features a Georgia pattern worm of two parallel ten-foot pipes and a stepladder like layout. Leaves and boards concealed the plant, yet officers uncovered it during the operation.
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United States
G. B. Randolph
Yongala Wreck Believed To Have Claimed 138 Lives
In Prisbane Australia March 28 reports indicate 138 persons are believed lost with the Australian steamer Yongala after part of her cargo washed ashore confirming a wreck.
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Prisbane
Australia
Ex Mayor Tom Johnson Suffering Sinking Spell
Cleveland reports Ex Mayor Tom Johnson suffered another sinking spell and doctors fear he is dying as of March 28.
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Cleveland, C
Tom Johnson
Affinity Stirring Tampa Church Sparks Trials
Turmoil at First Congregational Church of Tampa after Foster Robert Lee Kirkland is served with two injunctions barring him from trying three members for alleged church strife. W. F. Barritt and Mrs. Hugh C. MacFarlane file suits accusing Kirkland of bias and misconduct. A police officer attended services to maintain order amid heated affidavits about an affair and explicit letters.
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Foster Robert Lee Kirkland
Hugh C. MacFarlane
Tampa
W. F. Barritt
Kirkland
Muvants
Macfarlane
House rules to prevent a czar in new committee
Washington March 28. The new house rules committee began daily meetings and will continue until the extra session convenses. Their aim is to prevent any czar rules like those once exercised by Speaker Cannon.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Cannon
Boy Rescued From Deathly Bull Attack
Maycross Georgia March 28 Special The game fight a pet dog put up when a infuriated bull on the farm of W G Harrell near Bainbridge attacked him saved from a horrible death yesterday Drewry Harrell 16 year old boy He suffered severe lacerations on arms and legs and was otherwise hurt.
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Maycross
W. G. Harrell
Bainbridge
Drewry Harrell
College fund drive seeks $30,000 after $5,000 local gift
Dr. John W. Stagg, president of the Alabama Presbyterian College for Men, departed to raise a balance of 30000 to complete a 50000 subscription goal. A Birmingham central committee led by A. N. Ford has already raised 10000 for the college in the Magic City, while Anniston subcribed 5000. Stagg will tour sections to secure the remaining funds and fund improvements as enrollment has doubled under his administration.
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John W. Stagg
Alabama Presbyterian College For
Birmingham
A. N. Ford
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Hanson Ford
Frank Nelson
Central Committee
Pelham Guards Drill Nightly Ahead of Inspection
Company D conducts nightly drills in preparation for the armory inspection on Tuesday night April 4 with General Joe Scully and a regular army officer. All ranks—three officers twelve NCOs and fifty privates—are expected to attend, and the Annistona promises a strong showing. Citizens are invited to witness the ceremony.
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Joe Scully
Annistona
Anniston Fans Present Clock to Ganzel
Anniston baseball fans surprised Rochesters manager John H Ganzel with a $40 French clock engraved Anniston Ala Fans to Manager John H Ganzel March 28 1911. The gift was presented during Tuesday afternoon’s game and accepted with thanks as Ganzel and the team prepared to leave Anniston for Rochester.
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Anniston
Ganzel
John H. Ganzel
Rochester
R. Steele & Son
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Solelel
J.R. Walsh
Ture
Mexico
Insurrectos
Georgia
Wolvefs Ole Cleafooter
Tampa, Fla
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Gational Church of
Boy
DR. Stagg
Annistonians
Pelham Guards
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