Robbers Fail to Loot North Coast Limited After Fatal Shot
Isutte Montana dispatch says five highwaymen halted the North Coast Limited at Welch's spur near Butte. They shot engineer Frank Claw of Butte and wounded the fireman, then failed to enter the express or mail cars carrying about 100000 dollars.
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The
Star
Denver
Isutte
Mont
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
Welch’s Spur
Butte
Frank Claw
Seattle
Portland
Spokane
Freight Wreck at Dearmanville Delays Trains
A Southern freight wreck at Dearmanville destroyed ten freight cars and halted traffic for hours. The Heflin accommodation due at 7 32 a m arrived around noon, and No 35 from Atlanta followed about 12 30. No fatalities were reported by noon and no injuries to the crew were mentioned, with the cause still undetermined.
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DeArmanville
Heflin
No. 35
Atlanta
Naturalization Bureaus to Curb Election Frauds
Washington May 7 The president orders naturalization bureaus in several leading cities to prevent anti election frauds. Assistant Attorney General Cooley will recommend chiefs after returning from a West trip. The plan calls for petitions to be referred to a board of one chief and several inspectors.
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The
Star
Washington
Cooley
Iea
Sheriff Collapses Then Dies After Hanging Incident
Special to the Star. Greenville South Carolina May 7 Sheriff R F McCaslin of Greenwood county died following a collapse during the scheduled hanging of Joe Evans a negro assailant. He dragged himself from a sick bed to pull the trap and Evans was pronounced dead. the sheriff then died.
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Greenville
8. C
R. F. McCaslan
Greenwood Courty
Joe Evans
Evans
Local clubs face overdue license taxes in Calhoun county
Tax official J S Mooring moves to collect social club license fees from Anniston lodge of Elks Calhoun club Anniston lodge of Eagles totaling about 1500 dollars for both clubs and 866.25 for the Eagles. Courts and state tax commission expected to settle the matter as clubs seek compromise. Local factions split over enforcing the law with many opposing strict collection.
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Ates
Calhoun
Eagless
State Board of Compromise
J. 8. Mooring
Tax
Mooring
State
Calhoun Club
Anniston Lodge of Eagles
Fred L. Blackmon
C. H. Parker
Elis’ Club
Commencement Activities At Noble Institute And Public Schools
The Noble Institute begins commencement events on May 18 with a recital by Miss Jennings and public school closes May 28. Rev Mr Johnson of St Mary's Birmingham will deliver the sermon May 19, with recitals May 20 and 21. Thirty seniors at the institute include eleven in the senior class, four receiving literary certificates. Public school exams start May 14 with promotion cards handed out May 28.
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Noble Institute
Jennings
Presbyterian College
Institute
Johnson
St. Mary’s Church
Birmingham
Miss Gussen
Miss Reynolds
Miss Drew
Synodical College
Baltimore Election Today in City Campaign
Baltimore voters go to polls today to decide a mayor and city officials in a straight party contest. Republican candidate E. Clay Timanns faces Democrat J. Barry Mahool, each backed by his party organization.
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the Star
Baltimore
E. Clay Timanns
J. Barry Mahool
Poles on the Road Project Draws County Action
In a mixed set of notes, Howard W. Sexton seeks a county permit for a Cherokee line route to Annis to install transmission poles from the plant. The board has not yet acted, while terms of a city contract and power delivery remain central to the issue.
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Little River Electric Power Company
Howard W. Sexton
Board of County Commissioners
Anni
Hobson Seen as Teacher Preacher Naval Hero and Congressman
Hobson lauded in Tuscaloosa as a teacher, preacher, naval hero and congressman. Church and civic leaders praised his public service and church involvement, noting the Sixth district benefits from a Christian representative. Hobson’s educational tour of the district highlighted internal improvements and practical government talk.
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Hobson
Naval
Tuscaloosa
Capt
E. Wasson
Ehurec
Hich
Star
R. P. Hobson
Pacese
Four Killed and Eight Injured in Wreck Near Wheeling
A Baltimore and Ohio line express collided with a freight train at Bobby’s Point 20 miles east of Wheeling. Four railroad employees died: Charles Christ and Charles Christy firemen W. Werner baggageman, W. T. Thomas fireman, J. L. Painter express messenger. Eight were injured, with several seriously hurt. fog obscured signals and overturning passenger cars followed. A relief train was dispatched to the scene.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Bobby’s Point
Here
Christ
Werner
W. T. Thomas
J. L. Painter
Charles Christi
Sarah E. Simmers
New Jersey
Mollie Hill
Canadian Postal Treaty Ends Tonight
Ottawa. May 7. The postal treaty between Canada and the United States expires at midnight. Canada will implement new rates for all matter including letters books magazines and newspapers. U.S. efforts to renew the treaty have failed. Canada aims to curb cross border advertising and redress Canadian merchant losses.
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The
Star
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Dominion
Washington
Neda
Bonaparte May Resign Amid Health Fears
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Bonaparte facing ill health and possible cabinet resignation. A high source says he is near a breakdown while noting he could not review papers in a January habeas case involving Jean Valjean seeking release from Fort Leavenworth.
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The
Star
Washington
Bonaparte
Jean Valjean
Fort Leavenworth
Federal Court Adjourned Again Over Judge Absence
The U S court adjourned again due to Judge Hundley’s detention to pass sentence on Alex Chisolm in Birmingham. He is expected this evening and regular work will resume tomorrow with Monday’s cases heard first as the docket runs two days behind.
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United States
Hundley
Alex Chisolm
Birmingham
Head Severed in Railroad Tragedy at Boyles
Birmingham May 7. W B Slaton of Rogersville about 25 years old was instantly killed when an engine on the Louisville and Nashville railroad at Boyles struck him as he stood on a track watching a train pass on the other track.
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Birmingham
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Boyles
W. B. Slaton
Rogersville
Slaton
Operator Kills Family Then Shoots Self in Washington
William O. Rice a telegraph operator shot and killed his wife Lillian and wounded their 1-year-old son before killing himself. Relatives say the case involved a dispute over a wedding ring.
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W. O. Rice
The
Star
Washington
William O. Rice
Lillian
Mystic Shriners Begin Session in Los Angeles
May 7 In Los Angeles thousands watched the procession escorting Imperial Potentate Clayton to the Scottish Rite cathedral where the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine opened sessions. Wives of council members enjoyed hospitality at the shrine. Excursions were offered and tonight the electrical Turkish Moorish pageant features Arab patrols and Shriners as escorts.
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Los Angeles
Clayton
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
Montgomery man Frank Coleman visits Anniston today
Mr. Frank Coleman of Montgomery is in Anniston today for unspecified reasons and may meet with local contacts.
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Frank Coleman
Montgomery
Anniston
Veteran Mayfield J A Conner Dies at Home
J A Conner a veteran of both the Mexican and Civil wars died at 9 o clock this morning at his home four miles north of the city from paralysis. He will be buried tomorrow at Edgemont cemetery at 11 with Camp Pelham U S W presiding. He belonged to the First Methodist church and left a wife and six children.
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J. A. Conner
J. C. B. Key
Edgemont Cemetery
Camp Pelham
First Methodist Church
Anniston
Mayfield Answers Last Roll Call
Vonestine Mayfield died at his West Anniston home after a serious illness. He was a Civil War veteran awarded a cross of honor, a member of the First Baptist Church, and survived by his wife and sons. Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev. A G Spinks. Burial followed at Edgemont cemetery.
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Vonestine Mayfield
West Anniston
Edgemont Cemetery
Mayfield
First Baptist Church
A. G. Spinks
Maniac Carpenter Kills Six in Crowded San Francisco Street
Special to the Saf Walter C. Davis, an insane carpenter, ran amuck in a crowded thoroughfare today killing six members of one family. Victims include a man, a woman, three boys, and a girl aged 6 to 15. Davis barricaded himself in a house and fought police for an hour before being subdued and beaten.
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Saf
San Francisco
Walter C. Davis
Davia
Speaker Cannon Birthday Noted in Washington
Washington May 7 Cannon born in North Carolina on May 7 1836 is 71 years old today If he lives to end of his present term he will have served 34 years in congress a new record for the longest service The current record is 33 years set by John H Keethem of New York He is among the few of more than 12 100 congressmen who have served 20 years or more
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The
Star
Washington
Cannon
North Carolina
Crevis Non
Congress
John H. Keteham
New York
South Carolina Veterans Open State Reunion in Columbia
Columbia hosts the South Carolina Confederate veterans reunion opening with flags bunting and a ceremony at the Columbia theater presenting Gen Johnson Haygood's portrait amid favorable auspices as part of the annual gathering.
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Columbia
D. C
Confederate Veterans of
South Carolina
Johnson Haygood
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Ges
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Mystic Shriners
A. J. Conner
Speaker Cannon
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