Death in New York Policy King Adams a Suicide
Al Adams a noted policy operator died today by shooting in his apartments. Coroner Hamburger finds apparent wealth between eight and ten million dollars. letters suggest other motives beyond financial ruin. Adams recently released from Sing Sing leaves a wife and five children amid bucketshop scandals and legal crackdowns.
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The
Star
New York
al Adams
Adams
Hamburger
Sing Sing
Iit
City Court Jury Term In Session
The city court begins a two week civil trial term with a heavy docket of civil cases and murder cases on the criminal docket. The grand jury returned 68 true bills last week, and about 30 days of sessions are anticipated in the city court room.
Labor Panama's Problem Declares Gov Magoon
New York dispatch reports Governor Magoon of the Panama Canal zone arriving from Colon. He says he will not reveal future plans but notes the labor question as the main difficulty. He advocates organized labor with skilled leaders guiding crews to advance work, a system already in progress.
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The
Star
New York
Colon
Magoon
Panama Canal
Philippines
The Library Contest Remains Open Despite Doubtful Statement
The library voting contest continues with closing set for next Saturday night and an official count later. A merchant committee will recount votes and publish results, though the outcome seems likely to determine the institution's future. Current tallies show Synodieu College leading with 287,700 votes, Noble Institute second with 87,558, and BEGPR CES third at 189,078. More lively voting is expected this week.
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Evening Star
Synodiegl] College
Bepgpr Ces
Eee
Nobie Institute
Schedule Resumed After Prolonged Delays
Southern passenger trains on Rome to Selma route are back on schedule after delays ranging from five to eight hours since Friday evening due to a washout between Wilton and Randolph. Mr. W. A. Rose and family from this city were among those stranded, spending Friday evening to Sunday morning at a nearby station. about 75 other passengers faced similar delays.
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Southern
Rome
Selma
Wilton
Randolph
W. A. Rose
Presbyterians Call a Minister for Local Church
Dr. J. G. Anderson of Tampa Florida has been called to the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church in the city after yesterday’s final action. He preached two sermons here last month, won great favor, and is regarded as an eloquent pulpit orator with a forceful personality and strong convictions.
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J. G. Anderson
Tampa
Fla
First Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Santos Dumont Retires From Gordon Cup Race After Arm Injury
Special to the Star Paris October 1 Santos Dumont representing the United States in the Gordon cup airship race has withdrawn after a severe arm injury. He caught his arm in the airship cordage and suffered a bifurcated wound, forcing an descent 75 miles from Paris.
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Paris
Santos Dumont
United States
President Roosevelt Heads to Washington From Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt ends his vacation and boards a Long Island Railroad special train to reach Washington by 4 15 PM. About 100 villagers gather at Oyster Bay station as he shakes hands and shouts farewell for three minutes before departure.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Long Island
Washington
Capital
Roosevelt Returns to Washington With Piles of Work
President Roosevelt comes back to a crowded desk after summer at Oyster Bay. He plans action on the Cuban issue, interstate rate law enforcement, meat inspection, Standard Oil case, and a Supreme Court vacancy. A Panama trip is possible after Congress convenes next month.
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The
Star
Washington
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Keep Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Department of Justice
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Bench
Justice Brown
Brown
Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Panama
Nise
Congress
LaFol
Mobile Grim Today Aids for Neighbors Only
Mobile suffers extensive damage with property losses over five million dollars yet rejects outside aid while local residents assist neighboring areas. The city works to restore order, clear debris, and resume rail service though lines remain disrupted.
Government stamp rule blocks uninspected interstate meats
Washington October 1 The agriculture department begins enforcing meat inspection law requiring official government stamps on all inter state meat shipments. More than 1500 inspectors tag packers and slaughterhouses products passed for sale.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Calamity at Pensacola Grows
Pensacola reports indicate a widening disaster from the hurricane with 30 dead and death toll expected to rise as debris clearance proceeds. Damage is estimated well over 5 million dollars with ships, forts, bridges, and the navy yard heavily destroyed and several vessels lost.
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Navy Yard
Banta Rosa Island
Escambia
Louisville & Bashville
Farmers Meet Here Saturday In Calhoun County
A large gathering of Calhoun county farmers is set for the circuit courtroom at 11 a m Saturday to fix a cotton sale price. T L Harvey secretary of the local Southern Cotton Growers association says all association members and Farmers Union members are urged to attend, as the meeting is vital to every farmer in the county.
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Calhoun County
T. L. Harvey
Alexandria
Southern Cotton Growers Association
Association
Farmers’ Union
Pythian Meeting Open Tonight at 7:30
Calhoun lodge No 46 K of P will open its first meeting for the month at 7 30 PM All members are urged to attend and visitors will be welcomed Work in different ranks.
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Calhoun Lorgé No. 46, K. of P
Palma May Come Here
Senor Quesada Cuban minister invites Palma to live in his home in the United States as Havana rents falter and Palma’s funds run low. Havana reports 2,000 marines and blue jackets begin landing with a 500 more Marines aboard the Kentucky, while Palma’s former cabinet members await Taft’s ministerial appointments.
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Washington
Senor Quesada
Palma
United States
Quesada
Havana
Star
Nnterines
Blue Jackets
Columbia
Keenetucky
Taft
Good Roads Men Are Appointed
Judge Crook appoints a 12 member delegation from Calhoun County to attend the North Alabama Roads Association convention in Birmingham on October 17. Delegates include J A Sproull W H McKilerey D P Haynes A F Weatherly W A Scarbrough FE D McClelen M A Coker J Ohatchie J S Webster S G Wright M B Wellborn J W Ray L J Morris.
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Judge FE. IF
Crook
North Alabama
North Alabama Roads Association
Birmingham
J. A. Rountree
Chalifoux Building
Ala
B. F. Roden
J. A. Sproull
W. H. McKilerey
Anniston
D. P. Haynes
Oxford
A. F. Weatherly
DeArmanville
W. A. Scarbrough
Cheetubeeo
FE. D. McClelen
Piedmont
M. A. Coker
Ohatchie
Webster
Duke
G. Wright
Jacksonville
M. B. Wellborn
J. W. Ray
Eulaton
L. J. Morris
Morrisville
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Pascagoula
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Biloxi
Pass Christian
Gulfport
Ship Island
Alice Graham
Dauphin Island
Pensacola
Santa Rosa Island
Fort McRae
Escambia Bridge
Bay Shore
Port Pickens
Port Barrancas
Pythian Meeting
Uncle Sam
Kentucky
EK. F. Crook
Calhoun, Co
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