Man Fatally Struck Crossing Tracks Near White Foundry
A white man named Slow was hit by Southern passenger No. 37 near the White foundry in Ward Five at about 7 45 PM while crossing railroad tracks. He suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries and was taken to Birmingham for hospital care, with relatives in Anderson DC.
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Ward Five
Slow
Southern
Birmingham
Atlanta
Selma
Anderson
D. C
Magic City
Sunken Vessel Search Joins Swedish Salvage Boat
An official dispatch from Admiral Felue reports that a Swedish salvage boat with specialized machinery has joined the fleet searching for the submarine boat Latin, which sank off Lizerta Tunis during maneuvers. Weather and light remain unfavorable for a rescue.
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Paris
Felue
Minister of Marine
Lizerta
Tunis
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Dies at Hotel Majestic
Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederate president died last night at 10 25 o clock in New York City after weeks of illness from pneumonia following a severe cold. She had just returned from the Adirondacks and will be buried in Richmond Virginia among mourners including her surviving daughter Mrs J Addison Hayes and other relatives.
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The
Star
New York
Jefferson Davis
Hotel Majestic
Davis
Adirondack Mountains
J. Addison Hayes
Gerald Webb
Jefferson Hayes
G. B. Bateson
Joseph Pulitzer
F. H. Seigle
St. Stephens’ Episcopal Church
Miss Drew
Remains of Mrs Davis to be Interred in Richmond
The body will be taken to Richmond Virginia for interment with final arrangements not yet complete. Funeral plans call for the funeral party to depart New York Thursday and hold the service Friday. Hundreds of condolences have reached the family from prominent individuals nationwide.
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New York
Roosevelt sends condolence on Mrs. Davis death
President Roosevelt today sent a condolence message to Mrs. J Addison Hayes of New York and ordered a White House floral tribute for Mrs. Jefferson Davis funeral. The message expresses sincere sympathy from Mrs. Roosevelt and himself.
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President Roosevelt
Mrs. Hayes
The
Star
Washington
Roosevelt
Jefferson Davis
J. Addison Hayes
Hotel Majestie
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Davis
Tribute by G A R Chief to Mrs Davis Memory
Corpral Tanner commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic paid tribute to Mrs Davis saying she illustrated grace in domestic life. He recalled meeting her in Richmond in spring 1896 and noted her broadening views of Northern people after the Civil War.
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Star
Washington
Corporal Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
South
Mrs
Enthusiastic Kilby Meeting Gathers 150 Citizens in Court House
A small gathering to boost Mayor Kilby’s candidacy swelled into a mass meeting in the county court house with over 150 citizens. Judge A F McGhee chaired, James Keith was secretary, and numerous local figures praised Kilby’s leadership and urged renomination.
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Kilby
Court House
County Court House
Anniston
A. P. Agee
A. F. McGhee
James Keith
Judge McCghee
D. Kline
Prof
D. R. Murphey
H. D. McCarty
Milton A. Smith
J. C. Sproull
EK. M. Lewis
L. HW. Kaplan
M. White
Deficit Found in St. Louis Sub Treasury
A deficit of 61000 dollars was uncovered in the St Louis Sub Treasury prompting audit actions. The shortfall raises questions about accounting controls and fiscal management within the department.
Shortage Found in Treasury Vault at St Louis Bank
In St Louis on October 17 experts counting the 12 million dollars in the sub-treasury vault uncovered a 61 thousand dollar shortage. Sub Treasurer Akins will comment after the investigators finish.
Judge Tate Named Chairman of Dr Wikle's Campaign Committee
Dr J L Wikle announced that Judge 8S W Tate will lead his campaign committee. The full list of committee members will be released once formed, with prominent city citizens backing Wikle for the Democratic mayoral nomination.
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Judge Tate
Dr. Wikle
J. L. Wikle
8S. W. Tate
Dr. Wiele
Treasury probes St. Louis sub-treasury shortage
The United States treasury department began a thorough investigation into a suspected shortage at the St. Louis sub-treasury. Treasurer Charles H. Treat visited the White House with facts, saying the loss was found about a week ago and a definite conclusion on defalcation versus error will take about a week to ten days.
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The
Star
Washington
United States Treasury Department
St. Louis
Sixty Nations at World's W C T U Convention in Boston
Boston hosts the seventh triennial World Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering with delegates from sixty countries. Notables include Mrs L M N Stevens presiding, Earl of Carlisle leading UK delegates, and representatives from Japan Germany Finland Natal Greece Sweden India and Australia among others. The event opens with prayer services at Park Street Church and a Tremont Temple banquet with John D. Long as toastmaster.
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The
Star
Boston
Mass
World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Park Street
Tremont Temple
John D. Long
United States
England
Frances FE. Willard
Denise Rounds
Chicago
Mary Clement Leavitt
Mary A. B. Woodbridge
Cleveland
J. Ellen Foster
Washington
Lillian M. N. Stevens
Maine
Julia Coleman
New York
Perance
Tts
America
Canada
British Woman’s Temperance Association
Scotland
Wales
Kaji Yajima
Africa
Mary F. Fermie
Natal
Germany
Baroness von Hansen
Dresden
Austria
Vraulein Julie Kassowitz
Alli Trigg Helenius
Helsingfors
Finland
Antipodes
Ada Henry
New South Wales
Harrison Lee
Melbourne
Rogeberg
Sweden
Helen Dunhill
India
Calleoperi
Greece
United Kingdom
Earl of Carlisle
Dorothy Howard
Countess of Carlisle
Glasgow
Leeds
Birmingham
Nottingham
London
Paisley
Robinson Sues Water Company Over Disputed Services
Samuel Robinson sues H B Rudisill of the Anniston Water Supply Co claiming water was shut off without ten days notice, $1.50 collected before due, and meter readings not provided. The case, tied to city contract terms, was continued in police court with Ross Blackmon acting for Robinson. Rudisill declined to discuss his defense.
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Samuel Robinson
H. B. Rudisill
Anniston Water Supply Company
Robinson
Ross Blackmon
Roudisill
Fire Underwriters Meet Opens National Convention
In Indianapolis 590 insurance men from across the country attended the opening session of the National Association of Local Fire Underwriters convention.
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Star
Indianapolis
National Association of Local Fire Underwriters
Delegates From Burmah Chile Cuba and More Gather at Convention
The convention headquarters register lists delegates from England Scotland and Wales along with representatives from Burmah Chile Cuba Bulgaria Brazil Uruguay Syria and the Bahamas.
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England
Scotland
Wales
Burmah
Chile
Cuba
Bulgaria
Brazil
Uruguay
Syria
Bahamas
Inhuman Act Terrors Black Man and Child Found Strung Up
A Black man and a child were found dead in a suspected lynching style incident. AuthoritiesInvestigations underway as community and civil rights groups call for swift action.
Brutal murder reported near Childersburg leaves town uneasy
A traveler recounts a brutal murder near Childersburg where a 10 year old nephew was beaten with a buggy trace and hanged after being tied by the hands. The incident prompted a lynching scare and the suspect was sent to Birmingham to prevent violence. The suspect's name could not be learned.
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Childersburg
Birmingham
Megro
Railway Surgeons in Session in Chicago
The annual meeting of the Association of Railway Surgeons of America opened in Chicago with President Richard W. Corwin presiding. Proceedings will continue through the week as delegates gather to discuss medical topics relevant to rail travel and worker health.
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the Star
Chicago
The
Association of Railway Surgeons of America
Richard W. Corwin
M. D
Bankers Begin Work In Earnest At A B A Convention
Eminent financiers gathered in St Louis for the thirty second annual American Bankers Association meeting. President John L. Hamilton opened the session at the Olympic Theatre with welcome remarks from David R. Francis and Governor Folk. The president outlined the year's financial legislation and key topics awaiting discussion with further addresses planned for the afternoon.
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Star
ST. Louis
Olympic Theater
American Bankers’ Association
John L. Hamilton
Illinois
David R. Francis
Folk
Wells
Larger Accommodations Planned for Auditorium Meeting
Preparations are under way to add several hundred seats to the Auditorium because of rising interest in the services. The work, which was to start today, may be delayed by rain. Services were held at Central Foundry Company this morning. The morning sermon was on Jonah and the Whale and tonight's subject is Moses Choice.
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the Central Foundry Company
Jonah and the
Moses
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