Stove Works Ready for Reopening in Anniston
Mr George N. Wilson secretary treasurer of the Anniston stove works announced the plant will begin manufacturing stoves and ranges in about a week or ten days. All patterns are ready and will be installed this week. The plant, once the sole idle industry in Anniston, will hire additional experienced workers as operations resume after renovation and new machinery installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Wilson
Treasier
Anniston Stove Works
Anniston
Millionaire Corey Marries Mabelle Gilman in New York
W. E. Corey, president of United States Steel, wed Mabelle Gilman in the Hotel Gotham suite at 1:24 am on May 14 to honor the date. The ceremony, performed by a Brooklyn clergyman, preceded their departure for Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. Corey's million dollar gift of Chateau Genis to his bride was announced amid the wedding coverage.
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Star
New York
Mabelle Gilman
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Hotel
Gotham
Brooklyn
Corey
Europe
Gilman
Perry Pleads Guilty to Charge
Telegraph Operator G F C Perry was arrested at Oxford yesterday afternoon by Special Agent T C Stone of the Seaboard. He was carried to Piedmont this morning, arraigned on a charge of stealing shoes from the Seaboard freight room, and pleaded guilty. He was bound over to the City court in 300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. FP. Perry
Oxford
T. C. Stone
Seaboard
Phillips
Piedmont
Bend
Calhoun Visitors Highlight Heflin Week
The Heflin New Era notes Anniston and Calhoun county visitors last week. Hon. and Mrs. H. D. Merrill of Anniston stayed with Col. and Mrs. W. B. Merrill. Miss Clyde Merrill and Mrs. Kate Cowden with Miss Geneva Smith visited Anniston guests in Heflin. Labora Holmes and wife attended Ross Collegiate Institute events. Jamie Hood of Oxford and Lizzie and Lillie Rayfield of Anniston visited J. C. Bean and Miss Lillie Bell Chambers. Maude Ross of Choccobeco attended college closing exercises.
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Heflin
Anniston
Calhoun County
H. D. Merrill
City
W. B. Merrill
Clyde Merrill
Kate Cowden
Geneva Smith
W. A. Hubbard
Labora Holmes
Ross Collegiate Institute
Jamie Hood
Oxford
J. C. Bean
Lizzie
Lillie Rayfield
Lillie Bell Chambers
Maude Ross
Choccobeco
Bush Elliott suit settled yesterday
Recorder Greene was sustained this morning by the City court in the case of the city against Oscar Ford convicted by the recorder of carrying a concealed pistol. Ford appealed to the City court and was fined $50 and costs.
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Greene
Oscar Ford
Ford
North Alabama Presbyterians to send delegate to assembly
Mr C J Houser of First Presbyterian will represent the North Alabama presbytery at the Presbyterian general assembly in Birmingham next Thursday. Only two pastors and one delegate are elected from each presbytery, a high honor. Anniston ministers Rev J G Anderson Rutherford Lapsley Rev Mr Daniel and others expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Houser
First Presbyterian Church
North Alabama
Presbyterian General Assembly
Birmingham
J. G. Anderson
Rutherford Lapsley
Daniel
Anniston
Tragedy in Pell City as Nickens shoots Pogue
In Pell City yesterday Charles Nickens shot and killed James Pogue. Nickens is under arrest claiming self defense but no motive is known for the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pogue
Charles Nickens
The
Star
Pell City
Nickens
Southern freight men meet in Charlotte
The Southern railway freight agents association representing 12 states met in Charlotte North Carolina on May 14 for a two day session. Papers by leading railroad men formed the major portion of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Freight
Charlotte
The
Star
N. C
Southern Railway Freight Agents’ Association
Many Baptists Gather in Washington for Anniversary Events
May 14 in Washington the national Baptist anniversaries opened at Calvary Baptist Church with prominent Baptists from across the country present for the Missionary Union anniversary. Tomorrow the general meeting starts followed by publication society and home mission society anniversaries. Delegates will attend the Southern Baptist convention in Richmond next Thursday and then Jamestown for the second meeting of the general convention of the Baptists of North America with five sections over two days.
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Washington
Calvary Baptist Church
Missionary Union
Publication Society
Home Mission Society
Southern Baptist Convention
Richmond
Jamestown
Exposition
General Convention of the Baptists of North America
Nurses' Associated Alumnae Holds Tenth Annual Session
The Nurses' Associated Alumnae of the United States opened its tenth annual session in Richmond Virginia on May 14 and will continue through Thursday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Richmond
Nurses’ Associated Alumnae of the
United States
Out of Court Settlement Reached in Car and Foundry Suit
The suit by Thomas G. Bush and others to recover 100000 from J. M. Elliott trustee for the Southern Car and Foundry Company was compromised yesterday afternoon and withdrawn. If the settlement is not paid by June 1 the case will be reinstated. The action began in 1904 over $100000 reported as stockholders working capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Bush
J. M. Elliott
Southern Car and Foundry Company
Elliott
Corporation For Working Capital
United States Court
Handley
O. D. Street
W. P. Hall
The
Germantown Insurance Company
Street
Remington Typewriter Building Fire Traps Dozens
In New York on May 14 at least 50 firemen were overcome by fumes in the Remington Typewriter Company building. Heavy smoke forced entry teams back from the cellar as panic spread through the business district. Fifty female workers on the third floor evacuated safely. the blaze was confined to the lower floors with limited damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Remington Typewriter Company
Ten Injured in Boston and Maine Wreck Near Littleton
Ten persons were seriously injured in a collision on the Boston and Maine line half a mile south of Littleton station when the Albany Express bound for Boston crashed into a freight engine. The express locomotive plunged down a steep embankment but a broken coupling prevented further cars from following.
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Little Tom
Mass
Boston & Maine Railroad
Albany Express
Boston
Vessels Return With Cargoes Across Ocean
New York May 14 Six hundred grain elevator workers quit in sympathy with longshoremen triggering a stalemate. Company officers say labor leaders pressured the elevator men against their wishes. President Connors of the union warned of a protracted battle to Christmas. Little rioting occurred as steamers bound for Europe had to return part of their cargoes unable to unload.
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The
Star
New York
Steamship Companies
Connors
Union
Europe
Ludlow Allen to head Ox ford lake park shows
Popular Ludlow Allen returns to Anniston this year to manage the vaudeville and amusements at Ox ford lake park. The season opens about the 15th of next month and runs to mid September with top vaudeville acts. Allen, seen as best suited to serve the public, promises to meet audience desires.
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Popuar Anniston
Oxford Lake
Ludlow Allen
Anniston
Oxford Lake Park
Race troubles among firemen in Asbury Park
In Asbury Park New Jersey May 14 the local fire department faces disorganization over white members opposing working with black colleagues. The mayor declared a lost ordinance to remove the negro company from the department as the council remains evenly split, threatening the town with the possible absence of a fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Asbury Park
N. J
Atkins
Brick Taken Up on Noble Street
The Southern Bitulithic Company plant resumes work here today as superintendent Johnston directs workers to remove bricks along the car tracks between Thirteenth and Twelfth streets for bitulithic paving. A roller is expected to arrive soon, and bricks used for the Noble street curbing will be shipped elsewhere.
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Southern Bitulithic Company
Johnston
Thirteenth
Twelfth Street
Noble Street
Forecast for Anniston and vicinity showers tonight
The Georgia and nearby forecast shows showers this evening with more rain on Wednesday followed by cooler temperatures and breezy conditions for Anniston and surrounding areas.
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Anniston
Haywood Trial Sees Prospects For Four Jurors
Special to the Star from Boise Idaho May 14 prospects are good for selecting at least four jurors before today's session ends as the examination of salesmen continues in the Haywood trial.
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Haywood
Star
Boise
Idaho
Railway Conductors Meet In Memphis For Annual Convention
Memphis May 14 delegates fill the city for the annual convention of the Order of Railway Conductors gathering for a week. Streets are decorated in the order colors red white and green for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Order of Railway Conductors
Fleming completes Anniston exhibit. Birmingham plan debated
Mr D W Fleming, handling Anniston industrial exhibits for the Jamestown exposition, announced the collection is finished and the city seeks a joint agreement with Birmingham to share shipping costs with a small state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Fleming
Anniston
Birmingham
Junk Law to 60 0 Supreme Court
The appeal in Annis ton vs Walter Levi challenges a city junk sale ordinance requiring a police chief permit for junk sellers. Judge Coleman upheld the ordinance. Levi and lawyers Lapsley Arnold appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court for a final adjudication. Levi was fined in police court for buying junk without the permit and fined ten dollars plus costs.
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Coleman
City of Anniston
Walter Levi
Levi
Lapsley
Arnold
State of
Alabama
State Supreme Court
Costa
Greene
Green
Supreme Court of Alabama
Wheat Again on the Giddy Rise
Wheat opened in the Chicago pit wild and unsettled with predictions that large firms would announce assignments. The greatest excitement centers on the July option as market activity intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Chicago
Local Delegation to Diocesan Meet Sets Greensboro Attendance
A local delegation from St Michael's and Grace churches will travel to Greensboro for the diocesan council of the Protestant Episcopal church. Rev J H Blacklock Prof W Y Titcomb and Mr John W Noble from St Michael's join Rev J G Glass Mr M Doering Judge G B Randolph and Dr J L Wikle from Grace church for the event starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Blacklock
W. Y. Titcomb
John W. Noble
St. Michael's Church
M. BecKwith
J. G. Glass
M. ¥. Doering
G. B. Randolph
J. L. Wikle
Grace Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
Greensboro
Brownsville Riot Investigation Reconvenes in Senate Panel
Washington May 14 The senate committee on military affairs reconvened after a month recess to investigate the Brownsville shooting. No witnesses were examined and adjournment was taken until 10 30 tomorrow to allow Senator Warner to arrange witnesses. Ten members including Senator Foraker were present.
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The
Star
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Brownsville
Warner Time
Senator Foraker
Kilby to Deliver Address for Bankers at Birmingham Meet
Hon. Thomas B. Kilby of Anniston has been chosen to deliver an address of welcome on behalf of the state bankers association at their annual Birmingham meeting next Friday. The honor reflects Kilby’s high standing among business leaders and brings prestige to Anniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas BH. Kilby
Anniston
State Association of Bankers
Birmingham
Kilby
Freight car derails, wrecks Talladega depot
May 14 Talladega The Southern railway passenger depot at Talladega was wrecked when a freight car jumped the track and crashed into the east end. A large crowd on the platform fled as debris flew and the depot’s give room suffered the most damage.
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The
Star
Talladega
Southern Railway
Ramaway
Anxiety over safety of rice crop
In Washington on May 14 the department of agriculture reported considerable anxiety about the Southern rice crop due to March warmth allowing early planting as far north as Georgetown South Carolina. Cold April halted progress and reseeding may be needed, though recent showers have eased the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Georgtown
South Carolina
Convention Week Opens Across Alabama With Delegates
Alabama prepares for a busy convention week as delegates head to Birmingham Greensboro and Decatur. The Southern Presbyterian general assembly meets in Birmingham May 16 with Anniston represented. Episcopal and bankers associations hold meetings in Greensboro and Birmingham, while Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows gatherings move to Mobile and Decatur.
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Alabama
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Anniston
South
the Episcopal Church Diocase of
Greensboro
Grace Church
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Episcopal Clergy
Greenshoro
State Bankers’ Association
W. H. McKleroy
Odd Fellows
Decatur
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Mobile
Willy
Red Men Convene 28th Annual Great Council in Athens
The 28th annual great council of Red Men opened in Athens Georgia with a good sized attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Great Council of Red Men
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Mabelle
Perry
Grand Jury
Piedmont Justice
Calhoun
Baptists
Southern CarA&foundry
Remington Typewriter
Score
Boston & Maine Road
Mevator
Lud Allen
C. RE. C
Supreme Court
Getty Ordnance
Bishop Beckwith
Bankers’ Association
Talladega Depot
Southern Station
Georgia
RED Men
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