Has Missing Mathis Returned to Anniston
Sheriff Woodruff returned from Birmingham with word on J B Mathis charged in a crooked real estate deal. Mathis, who bought a West Anniston store from W G Wells, allegedly moved to Birmingham with receipts and left debts unsettled. Detectives fear he vanished then possibly returned. trunks and other occupants’ belongings were missing. Mathis known as Doctor in Anniston.
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Birmingham
J. B. Mathis
Chief Wier
Mathis
West Anniston
W. G. Wells
Wells
Age-Herald
Anniston
Mr. Mathis
Patton
Murphy
Bessemer
Sheriff Woodruff
Nelson's Manager Arrested Over Fight Picture Embezzlement
Special to the Star Cincinnati November 24 Billy Nolan manager of Battling Nelson was arrested on an embezzlement warrant sworn by Tex Ricard who promoted the Nelson Gans bout at Goldfield The charge stems from picture privileges of the fight Nolan will be taken to the police station.
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Star
Cincinnati
Billy Nolan
Battling Nelson
Tex Ricard
Goldfield
Nolan
Garfield poised to reshuffle Interior Department
Washington Nov 24 Many Interior Department employees fear a broad purge upon James R Garfield's succession to secretary with the land office eyed as most affected. Garfield has studied the Keep commission report and Hitchcock is expected to act on land office charges after completing his inquiry.
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Washington
Interior Department
James R. Garfield
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Land Office
Garfield
Keep Commission
Hitchcock
Navy to print city names on postage stamps next year
Special to the Star reports the bureau of engraving and printing will print the city of sale on the face of all postage stamps starting next year. The plan aims to curb padding and aid tracking of stolen stamps by enabling sales checks and easier recovery.
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Star
Washington
Navy
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Great Demand for Pig Iron Now
Philadelphia reports strong demand for pig iron despite 500000 tons weekly furnaces. Foreign pig iron is being imported as buyers seek delivery next year. The price rise has not reduced consumption, and the spread between foreign and domestic iron has narrowed.
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The
Star
Philadelphia
England
Gompers Re elected to Head Federation
Samuel Gompers was today re elected president of the American Federation of Labor in Minneapolis Minnesota as the federation votes repeated the longtime leaders tenure on November 24 years of service noted by officials and delegates.
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Federation
The
Star
Minneapolis
Minn
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mrs Dynan Divorced From Profligate Hubby
In New York Supreme Court Justice McLean granted Mrs Florence Dynan absolute divorce from Stephen Dynan of Syracuse now a chauffeur. The petition cited adultery and cruelty. custody of their 4 year old son Squire goes to Mrs Dynan. The case follows an August interlocutory decree.
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Star
New York
Supreme Court
McLean
Florence Dynan
Syracuse
Stephen Dynan
Dynan
Florence Murdock
Squire
Memorial Program for Elks Memorial Ready in Anniston
On December 2 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodges will hold a memorial service in Anniston at the opera house. The local committee led by Jos Saks aims to deliver the best program yet with prayers, solos, duets, and instrumental pieces. The list of departed brothers to be remembered includes Browning, C. H. Robinson, F. F. Stockton, Frank Martin, E. E. Michael, W. H. Langley, O. Z. Henderson, Isaac Waterhouse, J. R. Moore, and W. F. E. Camp.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Anniston
Opera House
Messrs. Jos
Saks
W. L. McCaa
M. F. Doering
C. H. Tomlinson
J. H. Blacklock
Thompson
RAGE
H. D. McCarty
E. Wallace Bullard
Aileen Douglass
V. Lee Jr
Gadsden
Messrs. Browning
C. H. Robinson
F. F. Stockton
Frank Martin
E. E. Michael
W. H. Langley
O. Z. Henderson
Isaac Waterhouse
J. R. Moore
W. FE. Camp
Carnegie Nears 70 as Philanthropist
New York reports Andrew Carnegie will enter his 70th year on November 25 tomorrow in New York. The Scottish born benefactor has given away nearly 150 million dollars and built libraries nationwide while continuing to fund education and charity projects though he keeps many details private.
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The
Star
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Killings and Fear of Mob in Mississippi
In Utica Mississippi F H Hood was shot by A K Currie a prominent Utica merchant Currie fled to his store after the shooting and held off the crowd for hours authorities report Currie is believed arrested and threats of lynching prompted calls for military protection in Jackson Currie’s arrest status remains unclear
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Jackson
Miss
F. H. Hood
A. K. Currie
Utica
Jackson Military Company
Currie
Hood
Incoming Week to Feature Congress Session and Debuts
Washington announces the 59th congress sessions begin December 5 with committee meetings planned. The president may add canal matter language to the state of the union. Texas anti trust actions and a Waters Pierce oil suit proceed in Austin. Rear Admiral Endicott retires affecting naval leadership. New York opera season opens with Met and Hammerstein set to debut. Thanksgiving day games loom as West Point meets Annapolis in Philadelphia. Ring events and a social education congress in Boston close the week.
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Star
Washington
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Metropolitan Opera House
Oscar Hammerstein
New
Manhattan Opera House
City of London Steamer Destroyed by Fire at Florence
The steamer City of London was destroyed by fire yesterday at the mouth of Sweetwater creek in Florence. The boat was a total loss and the crew barely escaped with their lives.
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The
Star
Florence
Ala
City of London
Sweetwater Creek
Peonage verdicts in Pensacola conspiracy case
The government scored a notable victory as the jury found W. B. Harland manager of the Jackson Lumber Company, 8. S. Hilston and 8. B. Haggin guilty of conspiracy to commit peonage after five hours of deliberation in Pensacola Florida. The trial was described as sensational.
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Star
Pensacola
Fla
W. 8. Harland
Jackson Lumber Company
8. S. Hilston
BE. Haggin
Western Union Strike Continues at Houston Office
Houston, Texas November 24. No new developments in the Western Union Telegraph strike. About 60 operators quit after two were dismissed for refusing AP work at Beaumont. Vanderhoff from Omaha refuses to work. A policeman guards the door and passes are required.
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Tex
Western Union Telegraph Office
Western Union
Vanderhoff
Omaha
Neb
Associated Press
Beaumont
Roosevelt Returns Home as Louisiana Signals Near Porto Rico
The battleship Louisiana sent a wireless message while 530 miles north of San Juan, Porto Rico, confirming that President and Mrs. Roosevelt are en route home. The message was the only clear detail available from the Washington navy yard.
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The
Star
Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Louisiana
Boy Killed in Jasper Wagon Accident
James Morris seven year old son of Mr and Mrs J L Morris was run over and killed by a wagon loaded with sand yesterday afternoon in Jasper about half a mile from town as he rode a wagon into town.
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Jasper
James
J. L. Morris
Duke of Argyle Seeks Lost Florentia Treasure
London reports the Duke of Argyle continues salvage efforts to raise the Florentia, a rich ship from the Spanish Armada, lying in 46 fathoms at Tobermory Bay off Mull. Divers dive at lowest tide of months as ironwork, coins bearing Philip II, and skulls of sailors surface. the duke hopes bullion chests are recovered.
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London
Duke of Argyle
Florentia
Tobermorrey Bay
Mull
Philip II
Britain
Caruso Found Guilty In Disorderly Conduct Case
New York November 23 Caruso was found guilty and fined ten dollars for annoying women in Yorksville court. The prosecution labeled him a moral pervert, while his attorney announced an appeal. Caruso expressed distress and planned to seek review, with further court action possible.
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Star
New York
Caruso
Yorksville
Metropolitan Opera House
Loboheme
General Sessions Court
Caruso Trial Criticized by London Press
London denounces the New York verdict as a disgrace and outrage. British papers condemn the conduct of the trial for its alleged buffoonery and the police failure to produce the complainant, arguing Caruso did not receive a fair trial.
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Star
London
Enrico Caruso
Central Park
New York
Caruso
America
Italy Stirred as Caruso's Wife Denounces Verdict
Naples reports Signora Caruso, wife of the tenor convicted in New York, prostrate yet hopeful as she appeals for vindication. She accuses a vile plot against her husband and says she loves him and believes in his innocence. General Italian opinion condemns the verdict despite goodwill toward Caruso.
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Italy
Naples
Signora Caruso
New York
Anio 4
Drowned Owner Found In Elk River Near Huntsville
Huntsville Nov 24 Matt Bears den owner of the Elk River flouring mills at Fayetteville Tenn was found drowned in Elk river yesterday afternoon about a mile below the mill dam. He was last seen at the dam by his mill and is believed to have fallen in. The body had been in the water only a short time.
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Matt Bearsden
Elk River
Fayetteville
Tenn
Bearden
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