Dodgen Sues Western Steel for Son’s Injuries
J W Dodgen seeks 10000 damages from Western Steel Car and Foundry for injuries to Leroy B Dodgen a switchman who lost a leg when a moving lumber load toppled from an engine on April 3 alleging defects in the engines running board. Arthur E Ritch sues Kilby Frog and Switch Co for 310000 after a foreman was injured by machinery in June. both cases filed in Circuit court.
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Dodgen Sues Western Steel Car Co, Ritch Sues Frog and Switch Co
J. W. Dodgen
Western Steel, Car and Foundry Company
Leroy B. Dodgen
Young Dodgen
Dodgen
Sues Frog and Switch Co
Arthur E. Ritch
Kilby Frog and Switch Company
Carolina Pythians in Session Opened in Anderson
The 21st annual convention of the South Carolina grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias opened in Anderson on May 28 and will continue through Thursday. Several hundred visitors attended with fine entertainments provided for them.
Last Day of School At Public Schools
Pupils received their promotion cards on this last day of the public schools. The year’s program prepared many students for admission to college and the institute.
Burns Suffers Stroke While Visiting Lincoln Area
Mr. D. B. Burnes, visiting his brother in law L. M. Madden four miles from Lincoln, suffered a paralysis stroke on Friday at around 1 PM. He arrived home Friday night and remains confined to his home and bed though able to walk a little. He asks Masonic and K P friends to visit and wishes news of his improvement to be shared.
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D. B. Burnes
L. M. Madden
Lincoln
Burnes
Masonic Order
K. of P
Protracted Meeting Set by First Baptist Church Sunday
The First Baptist church will begin a protracted meeting next Sunday with morning and evening services all week. Rev. J. W. O Hara of Montgomery will assist Pastor Rev. A. G. Spinks. The general public is invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
J. W. O'Hara
Montgomery
A. G. Spinks
Pelham Guards Plan Jamestown Encampment Move
Captain C M Woodruff leads the Pelham Guards for the annual Jamestown trip under General Graves conditions. Adjutant W F Johnston states the Oxford company and others share the attitude, making the Third regiment’s trip likely. Woodruff seeks a Knox building armory rent support from the city council, noting only state and county funds cover rent.
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Pelham Guards
C. M. Woodruff
Jamestown
Woodruff
Graves
W. F. Johnston
Oxford Company
Knox
East Tenth
Col. Knox
Capt. Woodruff
Jail and mill inspection tour reported by state official
Dr. Shirley Bragg, Alabama jail and mill inspector, returned from a tour of jails in Calhoun and Talladega counties and the Sylacauga cotton mill. He will file a report to the governor, noting overall improvements since the recent law.
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The
Star
Montgomery
Shirley Bragg
Alabama
Calhoun
Talladega
Sylacange
Mayor Kilby Urges Yard Fence Removal in Anniston
In a Star interview Mayor Kilby praises civic pride and public improvement as he cites the removal of yard fences along Quintard avenue from Ninth to Tenth streets. He notes lush grass and mature shade trees transforming the block and argues fences obstruct views and mar the lawns. The mayor pledges to keep fences off and questions why residents hesitate to remove them.
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Kilby
the Star
Anniston
Alabama
Quintard Avenue
Officer Shiretzki Shot Near Woodstock Plant
Special Police Officer Marty Siret zki was shot by an unknown Negro near the Woodstock iron and steel plant around 2 PM while confronting a crowd of gamesters. He walked to Woodstock to phone for a doctor. the extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
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Marty S Siretzki
Woodstock
Moon
Ile
Love and jealousy link to Anniston mail theft case
Frank E. Roberts, ex Anniston post office clerk, arrested in Los Angeles, faces transfer for trial on alleged theft of a registered letter valued at $250. Reports say an unhappy love affair and jealousy spurred the crime. Roberts offered no defense in court and awaits removal.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Anniston
John Shelnutt
Frank Roberts
Frank E. Roberts
Postoffice
Ala
United States Marshals’office
Roberta
Roberts
Roosevelt to attend Mrs McKinley funeral in Canton
President Roosevelt will stay in Canton briefly to attend the funeral of Mrs Ida McKinley. He will be accompanied by Secretaries Root and Wilson and Mr Loeb and meet Justice Day at luncheon. The 2 pm funeral is followed by Roosevelt leaving for Indianapolis to attend the Lawton memorial unveiling.
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Star
Canton
Roosevelt
Ida McKinley
Root
Wilson
McKinley
Loeb
William R. Day
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Lawton Memorial
McKinley Tomb
Wellman Prepared to Launch for the North Pole
The Wellman expeditionary party of about forty assembled in Tromso on May 28 to begin the voyage aboard the Frithjof. They plan a June airship prep, trials in July, and a pole journey starting in the third week of July if conditions stay favorable.
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Tromso
Wellman Expeditionary Party
Pole
Alleged Discrimination Against Sailors Sparks Expo Controversy
Navy inquiries into alleged discrimination against American sailors in uniform near the James town Exposition grounds prompt official investigations. Admiral Evang recommends apologies or removal of the fleet from Hampton Roads, a move seen as jeopardizing the exposition.
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Star
Washington
Swanson
Virginia
Harry St. Clair Tucker
Jamestown Exposition Company
Navy Department
Exposition
Robley D. Evans
Hampton Roads
Peach Amusement Company
Admiral Evang
Roosevelt
Donahoo & Co. Stable Offers Premier Horse Care
Board your horse at Donahoo and Co.'s stable for superior feeding and attentive care, with reliable turnout and daily routines designed for steady condition and wellbeing.
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Donahoo & Co
Strike Looms in Louisville & Nashville Shops
Louisville May 28. Unless President Milton H. Smith recognizes the International Association of Machinists, a strike will strike the road's machine shops within a week. Management refuses to recognize the union and J D Kuckalew, third vice president, was denied an interview with President Smith.
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Star
Louisville
Milton H. Smith
Louisville & Nashville Railway
International Association of Machinists
Louisville & Nashville
Machinists
J. D. Kuckalew
Smith
Virginia Knights of Pythias begin 30th grand lodge convention
Local lodges from across Virginia send delegates to Lynchburg for the 30th annual grand lodge convention opening tonight. The gathering will review proposed revisions to grand lodge laws and conduct other business.
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Lynchburg
Knights of Pythias
Virginia
Grand Lodge
Broughton Lectures Draw Crowd Despite Absence
Jackson Broughton and his sister traveled 14 miles to hear Dr Len G Broughton speak at Noble street theater last night. They plan to return next Thursday for his lecture Down in the Dumps, while a large crowd was disappointed by the speaker's absence.
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Jackson Broughton
Miss Broughton
Len G. Broughton
Noble Street
Tallassahassee
Broughton
New Mail Wagon for Anniston Is Assured
Acting Postmaster R. Barker urged a modern screen mail wagon to replace the current dilapidated vehicle. The department replied that a wagon will be provided when the regular contract period opens September 15, with bids and contracts awarded for mail wagons.
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R. Barker
Anniston
Fleming ends exhibit plan for Jamestown fair
Mr. D. W. Fleming, previously assembling an exhibit for the Jamestown exposition, announced he had abandoned the effort after state funding was withdrawn. He also said he knows of no Alabama City that will be represented at the fair.
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D. W. Fleming
Alabama
Ragan to be Taken to Federal Court in Birmingham
Robert Sin Orleans J Mat Ragan former Anniston postmaster left Denver in US deputy marshal custody to be tried in Birmingham Alabama for absconding postmaster duties. United States Marshal Long reported orders to escort him east and await trial before the federal court. Frank Roberts the missing registry clerk was captured in Los Angeles and began returning east.
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J. Mat Ragan
Anniston
Denver
United States
Long
Colo
Ragan
Alabama
Apnniston
Birmingham
Frank Roberts
Los Angeles
Cal
Roberts to Reach Birmingham Early Tomorrow Morning
News from New Orleans reports Frank Roberts has already reached there and will land in Birmingham at 0:15 tomorrow morning. It is understood that Roberts will be held in Birmingham until the arrival of Ra
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Birmingham
Anniston
New Orleans
Frank Roberts
Biham
Roberta
Birmingham Launch Set for Tomorrow at Quincy Yard
Boston May 28 The scout cruiser Birmingham built for the United States by Fore River Shipbuilding Company will be launched at the Quincy shipyards tomorrow A large party from Birmingham Alabama whose city is the ship name has arrived to attend the ceremony Miss Mary Campbell of Birmingham will christen the vessel.
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Boston
Birmingham
United States
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Alabama
Mary Campbell
Red Men Meet in Birmingham Today
The grand council of Alabama of the Improved Order of Red Men opened in Birmingham at 10 this morning for a two day session with 200 to 300 delegates expected. Delegate from Coosa tribe No. 83 Anniston Mr B E Noyes attended the opening.
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Birmingham
Star
Grand Council of Alabama of the Improved Order of Red Men
BE. Noyes
Coosa
Anniston
Pat Moore Acquitted in Embezzlement Trial
Pat Moore was acquitted before Justice Beavers in Birmingham on May 28 after a trial over embezzling 380 dollars from Kilgallon lodge of iron and steel workers.
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The
Star
Birmingham
Pat Moore
Kilgallon Lodge of
Iron A Steel Workers
Beavers
Forecast for Anniston and vicinity showers
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Wednesday. It notes warmer conditions tonight with mild weather continuing into the midweek.
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Anniston
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North Pole
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