Engineer Peak Survives Wreck After Sycamore Escape at Vigo
At Vigo three miles east of Piedmont a collision between L&N engine 803 and Seaboard engine 559 killed O M Birch and injured many. Engineer J Lawrence Peak and fireman Tom Glover escaped by leaping to safety with Peak later reporting the incident and fault to flagman Kilgore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Vigo
Piedmont
J. Lawrence Peak
Mulberry Avenue
Mr. Peak
Seamore
Kilgore
Engineer Peak
Cedartown
Tom Glover
Glover
O. M. Birch
Birmingham
Stanley
J. N. Woods
Ragland
Hayden
Porterfield
Dooley
Mike Young
Peak
Many Clubs Prepare Delegations for Press League Meet
Go MINGHAM May 8 The International league of press clubs will hold its Birmingham October convention. J A Rountree Birmingham press club chair says Denver will send 18 delegates in a chartered car, a large delegation up from one. L G Early Reading Pa secretary notes rising interest despite abolition of free passes. Birmingham press club and local bodies organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Go Mingham
United States
International League of Press Clubs
Birmingham
J. A. Rountree
Birmingham Press Club
J. W. Kelly
Denver Press Club
Denver
L. G. Early
Reading
League
Sacrifices Self in Doing His Duty in Idaho
Special to the Star. Boise Idaho May 8 An example of supreme devotion to duty is the action of J S Murphy of Denver who has been counsel for the Western Federation of Miners since its organization. Mr Murphy is here to participate in the defense of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone He is a victim of the great white plague in an incurable form but despite his constant suffering he will be senior counsel for the defense in the approaching trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Boise
Idaho
J. S. Murphy
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Boom in Demand for All Building Materials
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports strong growth in Alabama’s building materials and machinery sectors. Brick and tiling plants expand, cement and wood industries rise, lumber demand surges, and new ventures form in Birmingham and Florence. Alabama projects include brick plants, steel warehouses, fertilizer factories, and a $50,000 lint-removal machine venture, with dozens of new corporations and multiple civic works underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Columbus
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Florence
Cullman
Calera
Ensley
Machine and Engine Company
Jasper
Coal Mining Company
Montgomery
Mobile
Jefferson County
Sharch
In Memory of a Departed Comrade Camp Pelham Resolutions
Camp Pelham of the United Confederate Veterans adopted memorial resolutions on the death of Comrade J. L. Whisenant. The text notes the loss to the camp and community, extends condolences to the family, and orders copies to be filed and sent. Dated May 8, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Pelham
United Confederate Veterans
J. I. Whisenant
J. L. Whisenant
A. A. Hanna
H. T. Persons
A. Sterne
Hurry Up Order and Bonaparte Urgency Report
Washington May 8 reports show Attorney General Bonaparte urging prompt action on William January's pardon. Roosevelt pressed for immediate attention, with January to be released from Leavenworth on July 19 per Bonaparte recommendation. The piece notes Bonaparte’s desk time and prior antitrust views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Bonaparte
William January
William Anderson
Kansas City
Leavenworth
January
Bonaparte Takes Sole Blame For DOJ Laxity
Washington May 8 Attorney General Bonaparte issues a written statement taking full responsibility for laxity in the department of justice He absolves his subordinates of blame saying they gave their best effort except perhaps himself noting the office has never received more zealous or faithful attention from officers and employees than now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
The
Star
Washington
Department of Justice
United States Circuit Court Convened for the Term Today
The United States circuit and district court in the Northern District of Alabama opened at 10 a m with Judge Handley presiding. Bailiffs were sworn in, grand jurors summoned but not present, and prosecutors and clerks listed. tollis on illicit distilling and Mountainboro cases noted for future sessions. The grand jury included Berry Stephens as foreman and plusieurs named members. hours set 9 am to 12 pm and 1 30 pm for sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit and District Court
Eastern Division
Northern District of
Alabama
Oscar R. Handley
Mountainboro
L. M. Dyke
W. R. Lawley
Hundley
Hustler
Berry Stephens
F. Washburn
R. Stone
E. A. Aderhold
John T. Bonner
W. A. Steed
N. M. Hornsby
James P. Haney
A. J. Black
Aaron Mopper
W. B. Driver
G.L. Boozer
Sam Dickerson
Tom Gannoway
J. M. Green
J. L. Smith
A. P. Hanna
E. W. Whiffs
Strike ties up ocean liners in New York port
In New York on May 8, 11000 longshoremen walked out disrupting major steamship lines. Kaiser Wilhelm II and Cevie cannot dock due to piers being full while Mallory Southern Pacific and Quebec regain work after settlements. Some firms hire strikebreakers as clashes with scabs trigger police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Cevie
Mallory
Southern Pacific
Quebec Lines
Double Murder Charged in New York Woman Slain
New York on May 8 police found Mrs. Mary Veto slain with throat slashed and her mother dead in an adjoining room. John Baptista Veto, husband of the younger victim, is under arrest charged with the double murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Mary Veto
John Baptista Veto
Cheapest accident insurance and Dr Thomas Elelectric Oil
An old advertisement touts an accident insurance offering and promotes Dr Thomas Elelectric Oil as a pain stopper and wound healer. Claims it is sold by all druggists and emphasizes value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Pitched Battle In San Francisco Between Strikers and Strike Breakers
In San Francisco on Turk street a pitched combat erupted between strike breakers in car inspector uniforms and strikers and sympathizers. Over an hour of violence left eight men wounded including a police officer and Detective Bell, with several expected to die as bricks and stones were thrown from crowds and attackers chased streetcars through blocks, aiding the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
San Francisco
Turk Street
Bell
Kuroki's continental trip alarms railroad officials
Chicago May 8 General Kuroki's journey across the country stirs constant concern among railroad men who fear an incident could inflame Japanese anger. He departed Chicago with Lieutenant General MacArthur and staff for Washington and the Jamestown exposition after receptions by American army officials and Japanese delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Chicago
Kuroki
Washington
Jamestown Exposition
Gen. MacArthur
Farmers lag in planting as rains delay Bulaton acreage
Bulaton reports heavy rains keep farmers behind fieldwork with cotton seed not yet planted. Lowlands remain flooded, delaying plowing for weeks. Social notes mention Kalatonians attending an all day singing at Golden Springs and visits by local families to Blue Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brulaton
Golden Springs
Messrs
Walter
Gannaway
Litten
Alexander
Leonard Sparks
T. J
G. A. Laney
Gennett
Bell Alexander
G. W. Allen
Blue Mountain
Charle Ford
Fred Sides
Train robbers caught prove to be mere youths
A dispatch from Helena Montana dated May 8 reports the North Coast limited train robbers have been arrested at Basin near Woodville after boarding the train. They are described as mere youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Shoemaker
North Coast Limited
Basin
Woodville
New Lodge at Rock Run Station Concerted by Odd Fellows
A degree team from Edwardsville lodge No. 210 and Royal Oak lodge No. 106 conferred four Odd Fellowship degrees on 52 Rock Run station candidates Monday night. The visiting brothers praised the hospitality of Rock Run residents and predicted a strong future for Odd Fellowship in Cherokee county. The report notes officers for the new lodge and the broad civic influence anticipated across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. A. Brown
Edwardsville Lodge
H. W. Butler
Birdo Garrett
L. D. Reid
T. J. Brown
J. W. Pope
J. G. Johnson
J. H. Dunn
J. H. T. Johnson
W. EB. Johnson
B. F. Weaver
J. T. Pollard
W. C. McMahon
W. Stephens
Edwardsville Lodge No
Odd Fellowship
Cherokee County
Paving on Noble and West Tenth to Railroad Line
An agreement among city officials Mr Cooper and Mr Bradley, and railroad owner Mr Kaplan outlines West Tenth street paving from Noble to the railroad and South Noble to Eighth, with grade changes on Noble between Ninth and Tenth. The project includes heavier rails on Tenth and funding shared by Kaplan and the railroad, with work to start soon and progress rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Tenth Street
Noble
South Noble
Eighth
Seventh Street
Cooper
John Bradley
Southern Biulithic Company
Noble Street
Lowe
IL. B. Kaplan
Seventh
Ninth Streets
Kaplan
I. & N. Railroad
Farmers Blue Over Prospect for Cotton Crop
Farmers lament ongoing rains that ruin crop prospects this year. The season is too late to plant cotton, with mud complicating any already planted fields and threatening a total loss, though a few adopt a philosophical view about recovery in the next season.
Lodge Leaders Elected In New Fraternal Chapter
Tok McCaughren is noble grand with G. M. Gram as vice grand, C. K. Green as secretary, and FE. R. Davis as treasurer. The lodge begins in strong numbers and solid finances. Also appears an advertisement for Dean's Ointment claiming skin relief and healing properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tok McCaughren
G. M. Gram
C. K. Green
FE. R. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Press Club
Haywood
Anniston
Gordon
White House
Missouri
Jean Valjean
Roosevelt
Congress
Standard Oil, Watch, Tobacco and Pertilizer
United States Circuit Court
Bruce
Veto
Bulaton
Rock Run
Electric Car Company
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
A W. Sexton
the Star
Tenth Street
Stadley
Dean
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