Aniston Minister Speaks at Episcopal Mission Conference
The second day of the big Episcopal mission conference in Columbia features holy communion at two churches and resumed business sessions after 10 a m. Bishops and ministers including Bishop Bratton of Mississippi Rev Matthew Brewster of Mobile and Rev James G Glass of Anniston Ala address forenoon talks with a public reception planned at the state capitol tonight. The conference wraps up tomorrow.
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Episcopal Mission Conference
Craven Hall
Bratton
Mississippi
Matthew Brewster
Mobile
James G. Glass
Anniston
Ala
State Capitol
Lutheran South Carolina Synod Holds 824th Annual Convention
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina opened its 824th annual convention in Augusta Georgia on November 7 for a four day session. Delegates gathered to discuss church affairs in the region and set forthcoming plans.
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Augusta
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina
Rebate Probes Likely in Missouri Courts
Special to the Star Kansas City reports that the federal grand jury convened today may trigger major rebate prosecutions in Missouri. Witnesses in the Thomas case testified to receiving rebates believing they were immune from prosecution, a notion rejected by a recent Haleite Supreme Court decision denying immunity for voluntary testimony in a lawsuit.
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Star
Kansas City
Thomas
Supreme Court
Hughes Gratified Yet Silent on Pledges After Victory
New York governor elect Charles E. Hughes voiced gratitude for a respectable plurality but refused to outline policy. He said he felt responsibility rather than elation and would not discuss plans. Hughes planned a few days rest at Adirondack lodge before taking office.
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New York
Adirondack
Timothy Woodruff
Montgomery County approves $250000 road bonds
Montgomery County voters yesterday approved a $250,000 bond issue to build new roads and extend the high quality road system to the county line in every direction. Despite some opposition arguing existing funds suffice, the proposition carried.
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The
Star
Montgomery
Montgomery County
Princess Louise Opens Scotch Bazaar in Glasgow
Princess Louise duchess of Argyll visited Glasgow and opened a large bazaar at St. Andrew's Hall to benefit Queen Margaret's College Students Union. She even acted as a stall saleswoman for a time.
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Glasgow
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyll
St. Andrew's Hall
Queen Margaret’s College Students’ Union
Calhoun County Sheriff Race Proves Democratic Victory
Light turnout favors Democrats with W. W. LeGrande winning sheriff by 1 055 over Republican W. W. Battle. County results show limited GOP impact and socialists absent, as voters cap the statewide slate led by Democratic figures and predict a landslide.
Hughes Wins New York Governor Race in Close Plurality
Charles E. Hughes, Republican, defeats William Randolph Hearst in New York with about a 50 000 vote plurality. Outside Greater New York Hughes leads by over 130 000. Hearst wins all city boroughs except early Brooklyn results.
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New York
Charles BE. Hughes
William Randolph Hearst
Democratic Party
Independence League
Hearst
Poss To the Star
York
Charles E. Hughes
Greater
Hughes
William R. Hearst
Democratic and Independence League
Brooklyn
Republicans Retain Congress by Solid Majority
New York dispatch reports that across the South Democratic tickets won by usual margins while the West and East showed mixed shifts. Despite regional changes, Republicans hold control of Congress with a strong majority.
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The
Star
New York
Congress
Patterson Wins Tennessee Governor Race by 30000 Plus
Returns from yesterday's election show Patterson elected governor of Tennessee over Republican H. Clay Evans by more than 30000 votes. Republican counties showed a reduced GOP turnout.
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Patterson
The
Star
Nashville
H. Clay Evans
Primary in Kentucky Alters Gubernatorial and Senate Races
The Kentucky Democratic state primary overshadowed the regular congressional election. Governor Beckham lost the U S Senate bid to J B McCreary while M B Hayes, the anti Beckham nominee for governor, secured a safe majority.
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Beckham
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Star
Louisville
United States Senate
J. B. McCreary
M. B. Hayes
Pennsylvania Republicans Sweep Governor Ticket
Philadelphia November 7 Stuart won the governorship and the entire Republican state ticket by the usual Republican majority in Pennsylvania yesterday with an across the board victory.
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Pennsylvania
The
Star
Philadelphia
Stuart
Pennsyvania
Republicans Carry Cumberland County in Election Win
Carlisle Pennsylvania reports Cumberland County normally Democratic went Republican in yesterday's election, with the Republican state and county ticket winning the area. The result marks a notable shift in a traditionally Democratic county in this statewide contest.
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The
Star
Carlisle
Cumberland
Guild Wins New England State Vote by 40000 Margin
In Boston on November 7, the Republican state ticket led by Guild for governor swept to victory with an estimated 40,000 vote majority in yesterday’s election.
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Guild
The
Star
Boston
Boston Returns Show Guild Tops Moran by 13082
Complete returns from all Boston precincts show Guild Republican with 7 233 votes and Moran Democrat with 50 315 votes, yielding a majority of 13 082. The figures reflect final tally across the city.
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the Star
Boston
Give Guild
Moran
Partisan Returns Edge Republicans in National Vote Count
Early returns indicate the Republicans maintain control of the House with a 30 vote margin. Illinois favors Hearst opposition with Chicago defeated and the Independence League damaged. Massachusetts sees John B Moran lose to W Curtis Guild Jr. Pennsylvania backs regular Republicans, Michigan swings to GOP by over 100 000, and New Jersey hints at Dryden’s re election to the U S Senate. Oklahoma and Indian Territory go Democratic as Rhode Island leans Higgins, and Samuel Colt of the Rubber trust heads to the Senate.
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Star
New York
Illinois
Hearst
Bryan
Roger Sullivan
Independence League
Chicago
Igen
Cook County
Efeat
Massachusetts
W. Curtis Guilder
Caild
Pennsylvania
Stuart
Emory
Old Penn
Michigan
Congress
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Johnson
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Higgins
Rhode Island
Samuel Colt
Rubber Trust
United States Senate
Hearst Accepts His Defeat Gracefully
William R. Hearst acknowledged defeat and pledged to continue the fight against government control by trusts and corrupt corporations. He said he would serve wherever needed, in leadership or the ranks, as the people wish, to promote citizens' interests.
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The
Star
New York
William R. Hearst
Republican Party
Mrs Chadwick’s Money Matters in Federal Suit
Boston November 7 A case involving Mrs Cassie Chadwick's finances heads to trial at the United States Circuit Court. George Rankin as receiver for Oberlin National Bank sues Herbert H Newton of Brookline to recover on a 10 000 note Chadwick signed and Newton endorsed. The defense says the endorsement was obtained by false representations including Chadwick’s claim of a 500 000 note from Andrew Carnegie and a 5 000 000 estate in trust. Carnegie deposition expected as evidence.
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United States Circuit
George ©. Rankin
Oberlin (O.) National Bank
Chadwick
Herbert H. Newton
Brookline
Newton
Andrew Carnegie
Higdon Wins Sheriff Seat by Near Thousand Vote Margin
Special to the Str. Birmingham reports Colonel Higdon elected sheriff of Jefferson County by at least 900 votes, with Judge Stiles conceding defeat. Higdon to assume office January 1, with Captain Lascien Brown as chief deputy. final tallies to be released after the official count on Saturday.
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Birmingham
Higdon
Jefferson County
Higdon Defeats Stiles in Jefferson County Sheriff Race
In Jefferson county Alabama Colonel E L Higdon defeats Judge J P Stiles for sheriff by over 1000 votes. The campaign was intense with heated public debate but voting proceeded smoothly with brisk turnout at county and city polling places and no major incidents reported.
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Star
Birmingham
Noy
E. L. Higdon
J. P. Stiles
Jefferson County
Tee
Stiles
Higdon
Serapa
Former Seaboard President Visits Model City in Interest
J M Barr, ex president of Seaboard Air Line, toured Anniston with mineral expert J B Carrington. He expressed pleasure with Model City and potential ties to local industry. Reports note shifts in Seaboard leadership and praised new manager William A Garrett though some figures face replacement.
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Model City
J. M. Barr
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Anniston
J. B. Carrington
Birmingham
Barr
Woodstock
Atlanta
John Skelton Williams
Seaboard Air Line
John’Ts. Dennis
Blair & Co
H. R. Duval
Y. Vandenburg
New York
Mr. Williams
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