Haley Found Guilty on Liquor Sale Charge
Andrew J. Haley was convicted before Recorder Creen in police court on selling liquor to Henry Denton who testified paying 50 cents for a half pint. Haley fined 100 dollars plus costs and six months on the streets. Several related cases and warrants were noted, with further trials postponed or pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Haley
Creen
Henry Denton
Haley
Tie
Tate and Walker
Denton
Grace
Cross
W. 8. McGoffin
J. F. Taylor
C. H. Cobb
H. C. Bales
Taylor
Cobb
Bales
McGuffin
Night riders raid Claysville in Bracken county
Night riders struck Claysville in Bracken county with a fifty-man armed gang ordering lights out and citizens to bed. More than a hundred shots were fired with no injuries reported. Farmers warned against signing tobacco crops over to a pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Claysville
Bracken County
Roller Polo Opens Strong Season Across New England
In Providence Rhode Island October 7 the National Roller Polo league launches what is expected to be the most successful season in its history. The league features teams in Providence Worcester New Bedford Waterbury Brockton Taunton Pawtucket and Fall River with play through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Providence
R. IL
Worcester
New Bedford
Waterbury
Brockton
Taunton
Pawtucket
Fall River
Death of John H. Carter After Prolonged Illness
John H. Carter of Sixteenth street and Walnut avenue died after a long illness of paralysis. He had been bedridden since July 4 and showed moments of rally before steadily sinking. He was reported near death at 3 o'clock Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Carter
Sixteenth Street
Walnut Avenue
Public Health Officials Pick Quarantine Site Near Galveston
Washington officials say officers of public health and the marine corps have been appointed to choose a quarantine station near Galveston Texas as of October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Washington
Public Health and
Marine Corps
Texas
Tigers Ready for Fray with Pirates in World Series
Detroit Tigers arrived in Pittsburg to prepare for tomorrow's World Series clash against the Pirates. Both teams seek the title as the championship showdown kicks off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Detroit Tigers
Pirates
Greek to Speak Against Comer in Clanton Saturday Meeting
Pro amendment faction led by Judge Reynolds and J. O. Middleton announces Gov B Comer and Judge N L Denson will address Clanton Saturday at 10:30 am. Editor W C Edler travels to Birmingham seeking speakers while Lee Long wires Bowman unavailable due to prior engagement. Stallings likely attends with L F Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clanton
Reynolds
J. O. Middleton
B. B. Comer
N. L. Denson
Supreme Court
Chilton County
W. C. Edler
Union
Birmingham
Denson
Edler
P. G. Bowman
Jesse Stallings
Lee Long
Bowman
Stallings
Mr. Stallings
L. F. Greer
Delegates Named for Alabama Good Roads Meeting in Birmingham
H F Williamson of the Anniston Prosperity Club lists delegates to the Alabama Good Roads Association meeting in Birmingham on October 4 and 15. County commissioners and Anniston city officials also name delegations. Calhoun County and Anniston expect strong representation and aim for major improvements in roads.
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National Good Roads Association
Birmingham
Vene
H. F. Williamson
Anniston Prosper
Ity Club
N. H. Kaplan
R. W W. Cobb
M. J. Black
G. B. Randolph
Ross Blackmon
Dr. L. M. Winn
Hi. P. Salter
W. L. Jones
C. R. Bell
J. A. McGuirk
KE. H. Lanford
W. T. Edmondson
D. H. Smith
Pat Allen
H. P. Watson
G. H. Brommel
KR. O. Watson
Hf. G. Ernest
G. G. Britton
W. D. Sellers
C. F. Douglas
C. D. Kline
A. Hi. Shepperd
H. ©. Lynch
Wikle
Anniston
Calhoun County
City of
Comer Attacks Judge Jones in Hot Alabama Interview
Governor B B Comer condemns federal judge Thomas G Jones over rate law cases in Alabama. He alleges railroad ties and partiality, recounting White House reaction and urging impartial trials amid prior enjoinments and court disputes.
Calhoun County leader clarifies stance on amendment
A prominent Calhoun County figure and long time Sunday school superintendent in Choccolocco Valley clarified his position on the amendment after years as a constitutional convention member. He recently delivered a fiery Birmingham anti amendment speech shifting public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Choccolocco Valley
Greer
Birmingham
President Tait Enjoys His First Complete Rest
EL PORTEL Cal Oct 7 The President takes his first complete rest since Beverly as his party travels three stage coaches through mountains and valleys. Tired in khaki he studies peaks and cascades with field glasses. They lunch at Chinquepin then resume to Wanona for the night. Tomorrow they plan to view the big trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait
EL Portel
Cal
Beverly
Cascades
Gulcries
Wawona
Wanona
Governor accuses judge of political court pressure
Governor Comer charges that Jones invited railroad employees to his chambers and assured them of court protection. He says the attorney general refused to appear, citing a newspaper interview by the judge. Comer denounces the judge's “fevered” views and claims civil war talk was in the judge’s mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Washington
Roosevelt
Judge Jones
Louisville and Nashville Road
Milton Smith
Road
Jones
Ques
Steagall
Alabama
Farmer Beaten by Negroes Near Opelika
A special dispatch from Montgomery reports farmer George W. Collier near Opelika was attacked by two black men last night and severely beaten. Ed Edwards confessed involvement and implicated Ed Davis in the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
George W. Collier
Opelika
Ed Edwards
Ed Davis
Peary Cook Dispute Intensifies Over Eskimo Stores
Boatswain John Murphy of the Roosevelt testifies that two Eskimos with Cook admitted Cook made two north journeys and camped. They claim a heavy gun was cached and later retrieved, with Cook directing the man to fetch the gun before the group moved west. Dr Cool tours the West and returns mid October to receive honors. Mrs. Cook travels with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peary
Cook
John Murphy
Roosevelt
Ptah
Murphy
Etah
Tom
Dr. Cool
West
Mrs. Cook
Balloon Race Ends with Centennial Landing in Alabama
Balloons Centennial and New York set records as Centennial lands in Silas Alabama after flying about 480 miles while New York ascended to 24200 feet and 98 hours 26 minutes aloft. Cleveland finished fourth at Alexander City Alabama securing third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Silas
Ala
New York
Centennial
Florida
Wahkon
Cleveland
Alexander City
Democrats Nominates Alfred Arnold for Governor in Rhode Island
The State Democratic convention nominated Alfred Arnold for Governor. The platform denounces the new tariff and supports direct election of Senators. Mrs. E. W. Peace of Douglasville, Georgia, visits her brothers R. S. and C. Nichols in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Alfred Arnold
E. W. Peace
Douglasville, Ga
R. 8
C. Nichols
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Hiram McCartney
Tom McKinsey
Joe Jordan
J. W. Mathews
Carter
Mitch Bush
Atlanta
John Rowland
LeGrand
Bush
Leatherwood
Tigers
ANTIS
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
GuliVeu Ilu
Thomas G. Jones
Federal Court
Farmer
DR. Cook
Boatswain
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