Anniston Water Supply Company reelects officers at meeting
At the regular stockholders meeting Captain T. G. Bush president announced officers and directors were re elected. He warned politicians favoring municipal ownership or a new company that the city can buy the present firm at a reasonable price and that two companies would not suit Anniston. He noted city growth and Sea Board expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Water Supply Company
T. G. Bush
Captain Bush
Mobile
Bush
Anniston
Seaboard
Prominent English cotton buyer visits Alabama guest
John Swanson of Liverpool head of Swanson Karns & Co visits Walter Robinson at the Alabama. Swanson, in his fiftieth sea voyage, ships cotton from New Orleans and Galveston for English trade and has a son in New Orleans. He is en route to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swanson
Liverpool
England
Walter Robinson
Alabama
Swanson
Swanson, Karns & Co
Mr. Swanson
Robinson Bros
North Carolina
East
New Orleans
Galveston
Texas
Will of Pullman Car Magnate to Stand
Special to the Star Chicago October 23 a verdict found Thomas R Wyckes late vice president of the Pullman Palace Car Company was of sound mind when making his will and none of the contesting heirs are entitled to more than the amounts specified ending a hard fought legal contest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Chicago
Thomas R. Wyckes
Pullman Palace Car Company
Wikle Support Rally Planned at Courthouse Tonight
Friends of Dr. Wikle organize a courthouse rally this evening with multiple supporters delivering addresses in a show of backing for the physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friends of
Dr. Wikle
Forecast for Anniston and Vicinity
Increasing cloudiness with rain expected tonight or Wednesday across Anniston and surrounding areas. Rain chances rise late tonight as a low pressure system approaches the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Snow Depth Reaches 25 Inches Across Colorado
Denver Oct. 23 The ongoing snowfall totals 25 inches, delaying rail traffic and causing widespread crop losses. The storm is the heaviest snows ever recorded in the Rocky Mountain region, affecting farmers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Denver
Rocky Mountain
President to visit Porto Rico next month
The president plans a trip to Porto Rico during his Panama Canal zone visit. Governor Winthrop urged the visit to boost native confidence and loyalty, believing the chief executive’s presence will inspire the people.
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Panama
Dent
Porto Rico
Winthrop
May abolish House of Lords
Special to the Star London reports the new parliament session opens amid strong talk that the already strained Commons Lords relationship could lead to steps toward abolishing the hereditary upper chamber before adjournment.
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House OF Lords
Star
London
Commons
Georgia Masons in Annual Session at Macon
The grand lodge of Masons of Georgia meets in Macon with Grand Master Max Meyerhardt presiding. The agenda includes routine business and plans to enlarge the Masonic home at Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Grand Lodge of Masons of Georgia
Max Meyerhardt
Rome
Grand Lodge
Central City
Bryan in Indiana Trolley Tour Faces Campaign Address
News brief reports W J Bryan touring Indiana by trolley car delivering the Democratic campaign address in Indianapolis. Limited time prevents a street parade and he will speak at the ball park touching on government ownership while praising Roosevelt on trusts. Also notes Vice President Fairbanks itinerary in Oklahoma between Coalgate and Vinita with stops in several towns.
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The
Star
Indianapolis
W. J. Bryan
Indiana
Bryan
Ball Park
Roosevelt
Congress
Vinita
I. T
Oklahoma
Fairbanks
Coalgate
South McAlester
Muscogee
Tulsa
Quartermasters Oppose English Khaki for Army Uniforms
The quartermaster department argues against Major General Leonard Wood over using English khaki made in the Philippines for soldiers. American khaki is deemed superior and the cost of establishing Manila manufacturing would not guarantee savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Manila
Machinists Strike Hits Southern Pacific Algiers Shops
New Orleans October 23. Forty five machinists and 60 apprentices at the Southern Pacific Algiers shops walked out this morning after a dispute with the division master. The strikers say the company refuses to recognize the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New Orleans
Algiers
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pythian Endowment Rank To Be Placed on Old Line Basis
The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge in New Orleans today debated a proposed insurance revision for the endowment rank. The special committee report from Louisville two years ago was read and approved by the supreme chancellor and the board of control. The revision aims to align the endowment rank with old line insurance company practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
The
Star
New Orleans
Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Louisville
Board of Control
Old Line Insurance Companies
Duke Loses Suit Against Cotton Brokers In New York
A New York jury awarded $4,990 to A Norden & Co. against Brodie L. Duke of Durham in a second trial. Norden claimed Duke sent a telegram in December 1903 ordering 2,000 bales of cotton to sell at 12.96, causing a $4,500 loss when the market moved unfavorably. Duke contends the telegram came from his secretary without his knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Brodie L. Duke
Durham
N. C
A. Norden & Co
Norden & Co
Duke
Pretty Actress Loses Suit Over Clansman Role
Miss Marion Draghans sued Southern Amusement to recover twelve thousand dollars after being dismissed from The Clansman company. Justice Bischoff directed a verdict for the defendant, ruling company proof of incompetence was uncontradicted. Draghans, a noted beauty, is daughter of Seattle judge Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clansman Company
Star
New York
Marion Draghans
Southern Amusement Company
Supreme Court
Miss Draghans
Washington
Douglass
Seattle
Wash
Carolinas
Expert Shots of National Fame to Attend Anniston Shoot
Frank Lawrence of Winchester Repeating Arms arranged with Talbot Foard Archibald Henderson for a grand exhibition by six world champion shots at the Anniston gun club grounds at Oxford Lake Park. The event is set for Monday November 12 at 1 pm with free admission and a liberal program for participants and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Gun Club
Frank Lawrence
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Talbot Foard
Archibald Henderson
Anniston
Oxford Lake Park
King Edward's Auto Strikes Pedestrian In London
An automobile carrying King Edward to Newmarket today struck a foot passenger, leaving the man seriously injured. The king jumped from the car to aid the injured man and awaited an ambulance, expressing concern and regret that his vehicle harmed one of his subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
London
Edward
Newmarket
Negro Baptists in Session at Washington
Representative colored men and women from every section gather for the annual convention of the Colored National Baptist Association in Washington. The five day gathering forms the largest organized body of Negro Baptists in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Colored National Baptist Association
Richardson and Ritchie Withdraw From Ward Three Race
Democratic nominees for Ward Three councilman R D Richardson and W F Richey withdraw in favor of incumbents R D Thompson and KR Todd. The move reflects a friendly spirit, as the two former candidates step aside to back the current councilmen who have served faithfully.
Notable Lady Rifle Champion Tops Expert Exhibition
The article describes an upcoming shooting event with experts W. R. Crosby J. M. Hawkins J. B. Taylor John S. Boa and Mr and Mrs Topperwein. It highlights Mrs Topperwein as world recognized champion lady rifle revolver and shotgun shot and lists her remarkable scores including 967 of 1000 at St. Louis and 99 of 100 at Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Crosby
J. M. Hawkins
J. B. Taylor
John S. Boa
Topperwein
Kansas City
Anniston to Get Upgraded Skating Rink by Ragsdale Co
R. Ragsdale & Co. leases the second floor of the Shelnutt building for a year with extension option to outfit Anniston with a premier skating rink and amusement hall. Major improvements include white maple timber, 65 lights, white-walled interior, and nightly orchestra. Opening targeted by November 10 with acts by Buster Young and sister, then prize coal skating events and modern ball operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ragsdale
Anniston
Michigan
Louisville
Alabama Supply Company
Ragsdale
Buster Young
Governor and Mrs Terrell Safe in Darien
Governor and Mrs Terrell, whose safety had been in doubt during the coast storm, landed safely at Darien before the storm hit. They plan to return to Atlanta on Thursday.
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Mrs. Terrell
Darien
The
Star
Atlanta
Terrell
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WIKLE
Ane
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Panama Canal Zone
Georgia Masons
MR. Bryan
Iceberg Fairbanks
Southern Pacific
Negro Baptists
Richardson
Ritchie
Messrs
R. D. Richardson and
W. F
Shelnutt
Montgomery
Herman Thompson
Callio Cain
Birmingham
Pratt Mines
Waller
Oxford
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