Fatal fall from high pole kills lineman in Anniston
Albert L. Gunn a 25 year old lineman for the Anniston Electric and Gas Company died after a 25 foot pole broke near Ninth and Noble streets. He had just started his day removing wires when the live line prompted the fall. Gunn leaves a wife and three month old child.
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Albert L. Gunn
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Robinson Bros
Ninth and Noble Streets
Gunn
Knightof
Tennessee Lynch Case Tests Supreme Court In History
The U S Supreme Court weighs its first lynching case as Sheriff J Shipp of Chattanooga and 9 deputies face contempt citations for Edward Johnson's mob killing after a stay of execution. Judge McReynolds backs Shipp while Judge Lewis Sheppard and Judson Harmon represent the defense and supporters.
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The
Star
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
South
J. Shipp
Chattanooga
Supreme Court
Edward Johnson
McReynolds
Johnson
Sheriff Shipp
Hamilton
Shipp
Lewis Sheppard
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Homecoming week at Alabama State Fair opens in Birmingham
Former Alabamians gather for homecoming week aligned with the state fair. New buildings showcase state resources and industries while a week of events includes a 1:30 p m racing program, a Beachey airship flight, and Kopp’s military band concert. Governor’s day opens the schedule with multiple themed days planned through Friday.
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Gia
Carolinas
Birmingham
Alabama
Beachey
Kopp
Williamson Daughter Lays First Brick at New Plant
Shirley Williamson, 14, daughter of Hi F Williamson general manager of the American Net and Twine Company laid the first brick for a 400000 dollar expansion on the northern city outskirts. The ceremony drew many onlookers as construction began on the large enterprise.
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Shirley
Hi. F. Williamson
American Net and Twine Company
Nct
Bertha Krupp Weds Gustavus von Bohlen Salbach in Berlin Chapel
Miss Bertha Krupp, eldest daughter of the late Herr Krupp, marries Gustavus von Bohlen Salbach in a Krupp villa chapel near Friesen. The civil ceremony occurred Saturday. Essen works were closed as a city holiday. Krupp holdings valued over 50 million dollars formed a limited company with 3.2 million in capital. Bertha owns 159,906 shares with her mother and sister protected. The groom, 34, comes from a family with estates in Baden and U S interests.
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Berlin
Bertha Krupp
Herr Krupp
Germany
Gustavus von Bohlen-Salbach
Krupp
Friesen
Barbara Krupp
Essen
Merr Krapp
Kiel
Madgeburg
Oberhausen
Evangelist Sam P. Jones Dies on Rock Island Train
Special to the Star reports Sam P. Jones, noted evangelist from Carterville Georgia, died of heart disease this morning aboard an eastbound Rock Island train at Perry Arkansas. His family accompanied him, and the body was brought to Little Rock. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Little Rock
Ark
Sam P. Jones
Carteraville
Rock Island
Perry, Ark
Train Wreck in France Kills Dozens at Epernon Station
Paris reports a locomotive collided with a passenger train at Epernon station in Cure et Loir yesterday afternoon. Four carriages splintered. twelve bodies recovered and fifteen of the fifty injured not expected to survive.
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Star
Paris
Epernon
Department of Cure St. Loir
Fire destroys Johun Todds home near Twenty fourth street
The home of Mr. John Todd near Twenty fourth street and Moore avenue burned yesterday between 8 and 9 am. The fire likely started from sparks on the roof near the chimney and spread before discovery. Firemen lacked a nearby water plug. house and contents were insured, though the amount is unknown. Most furniture and effects were saved.
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John Todd
Twenty-fourth Street
Moore Avenue
Forecast for AnnistoypL and Vicinity Rain Tonight
Weather brief notes rain expected tonight into Tuesday for AnnistoypL and surrounding area. Needing umbrellas and possible brief showers as cold front moves through.
Cuban governor blocks cabinet plan amid liberal protests
Havana reports Governor Maigoon will appoint no cabinet for the present. Liberals expect a shakeup, and anti American demonstrations are feared as liberal leaders push the issue.
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Star
Havana
Maigoon
Liberal Party
Marlowe and Sothern Open Jeanne D Arc Tour in Philadelphia
The Southern Marlowe Sothern joint tour under the Shuberts opens at the Lyric Theater in Philadelphia tonight with the presentation of Jeanne D Arc. Julia Marlowe and E H Sothern star in the production while the Shuberts manage the tour.
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Philadelphia
Julia Marlowe
E. H. Sothern
The
Shuberts
Lyric Theater
Jeanne D’arc
Homecoming Week Finishes With Farewell Military and Auto Day
The district hosts a Homecoming schedule featuring Saturday Military Day and Automotive Day ending with farewell exercises. Students and staff participate in themed activities and closing ceremonies to honor returning alumni.
Apostles of Sunshine hearers fill Hendricks-Carter revival
About 500 heard Mr Hendricks speak on Christian Wealth at the Auditorium as the revival opened with prayers, singing, and a sermon. The afternoon crowd grew to 400 by evening and a dozen sat on a bowling alley rack. The aim was to unite churches across the city with preaching in multiple locations. The two leaders, Hendricks and Carter, drew praise for wit and delivery as the movement began to take hold.
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Hendricks
Tvice
Santine
Christian Church
Carteron
Foser
Parker Memorial
MR. Hendricks
Grover Cleveland
Alabama
Carter
Brouwer Murder Trial Resumes With Medical Support
The Brouwer case, delayed by illness, regains momentum as defense counsel Dr John A Mitchell, the chief expert witness, and two jurors recover enough to return today in Toms River New Jersey. A physician remains on hand to treat any potential illnesses.
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Star
Toms River
N. J
Brouwer
Edmund Wilson
John A. Mitchell
Eighty Miners Entombed After Wingate Mine Explosion
London reports an explosion at the Wingate Durham collieries trapping eighty miners. By 2 pm twenty four bodies were recovered and eighty were brought out alive, while rescuers strive to reach those still inside.
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the Star
London
The
Star
Durham
Wingate
Thaw Trial Not Begun Today Amid Courtroom Debate
New York October 15. The planned start of Harry Thaw’s trial for the Stanford White murder was postponed with no immediate court action expected for months. Experts anticipate a deal to commit Thaw to Matteawan asylum for the criminal insane to sidestep a highly public sensational trial.
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The
Star
New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Matteawan Asylum
Captain Wygant Resigns From Army
Captain Henry B. Wygant of the Second Infantry resigns effective today. He served a year in the ranks, graduated from the infantry and cavalry school in 1904, and has since served with his regiment in the Philippines.
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The
Star
Washington
Henry 8
Wygant
Second Infantry
Infantry
Philippines
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Hendrick-Carter Union Revival
Methodist
Glen Addie
West Anniston
South Anniston
Oxford
Supreme Lodge OF Pythians
New Orleans
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Knights of Pythias
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Uniform Bank
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Arthur J. Stobbart
ELKS
Shtartisburg
Reservoir Park
Meade D. Detwiler
Order of Elks
Whith
Captain Wygant
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