Anniston & Columbus Rail Line Extends Toward Coosa Coal
Directors of the Anniston & Columbus Railway Company adopted an amendment to extend the railroad northwest through Calhoun and St. Clair counties to the Coosa coal fields. The extension, added to the Anniston to Columbus line, aims to supply cheap abundant fuel and does not interfere with the existing route.
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County of
Calhoun
St. Clair
Coosa Coal Fields
Anniston
Columbus
Coosa
Etowah Taxes Show Decrease
Special to the Star Montgomery Sept 24 Tax returns from 40 of 67 Alabama counties show a total increase of 22 419 486 for those released. Etowah county alone shows a decrease and is not included in the statewide total. Barbour and Franklin report decreases in valuations. Mobile and Montgomery counties show substantial increases in assessed values. The overall tax abstracts indicate broad prosperity and gains in most counties.
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The
Star
Montgomery
Alabama
J. M. Carmichael
Etowah
Barbour
Franklin
Barbour County
Mobile County
Mobile
Montgomery County
Mob Storms Cast Point Prison
Early today 200 men stormed the jail at East Point five miles from Atlanta and hanged Seeb Long, a Black man arrested for carrying a loaded gun. Troops are on duty in Atlanta and the city remains quiet.
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Cast Point
East Point
Atlanta
Holy Roller Murder Case Opens in Seattle Trial
Esther Mitchell faces trial in Seattle for the murder of her brother George Mitchell who had just been acquitted in the Creffield murder. Mrs Creffield, charged with complicity, is expected to be tried in October.
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Seattle
Wash
Esther Mitchell
George Mitchell
Mitchell
Creffield
Holy Rollers
Theatrical Season Opens at Noble Street Theater
The Noble Street Theater launches its season Thursday with Archie L. Shepard presenting his morning picture show. A Runaway Match, a farce comedy, will be presented at matinee and night on the 20th and is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Ater
Archie L. Shepard
Alabama Progress Confirmed by Official Figures
State records show officials confirm notable progress for Alabama in recent years. figures submitted to the state auditor support the claims of advancement and growth across multiple sectors.
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Alabama
Higgins Declines renomination bid for governor
Special to the Star Saratoga N Y September 24 Governor Higgins declines to seek renomination by the Republican state convention for governor. Shortly before noon he telegraphed friends here that he would not enter a contest as the party faces the usual renomination process.
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Ernor Higgins
Republi
Donahoo & Co. Offers Fine Rigs for Family Rides
Advertises Donahoo and Company rigs for hire with a phone contact of 82 to arrange a family excursion.
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Donahoo & Co
Riots in Memphis as mob violence mirrors Atlanta
Memphis reports a surge of racial violence with four white women attacked in two days and seven black men killed. Police struggle to contain the unrest as discussions of calling in troops arise.
Graves Explains Causes of Atlanta Race Riot
John Temple Graves, editor and orator, issues a signed statement to the press alleging provocation by African Americans sparked the Atlanta race riot. He argues racial separation as the only solution and calls for strong denunciation of rape over lynching. The city reports ongoing disturbances, militia presence, and casualties with authorities restricting extras.
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John Temple Graves
Atlanta
Georgia Militia Conducts Night Exercise Under Colonel Anderson
Atlanta reports a night drill by 16 infantry companies 1 light artillery battery and 1 cavalry squadron under Colonel Clifford Anderson of the Georgia state militia with the full unit details noted.
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Atlanta
Clifford Anderson
Georgia State Militia
Dr Clarence Ayers Visits From Toccoa Ga
Dr Ayers of Toccoa Georgia is in the city today and plans to meet local residents.
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Clarence Ayers
Toccoa, Ga
Hearst Leads Field as New York Democratic Convention Opens
Buffalo September 24 Hearst holds at least 120 delegates for the gubernatorial nomination as Democratic contenders split. McCarren backs Judge Gaynor McClellan backs Jerome Norman E Mack backs Mayor Alam Sullivan backs Congressman Sulzer Sheehan unites anti Hearst efforts but gains little Tammany chief Murphy backs Hearst with conditions Independence league slate mostly ready to quit John Ford remains sole holdout for comptroller.
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Hearst
New York
McCarren
Gaynor
McClellan
Jerome
Norman FE
Mack
Alam
Sullivan
Sulzer
Cally
Billy Sheehan
Tammany
Murphy
Farewell Service for Missionaries Ayers at Parker Memorial
A crowded Parker Memorial church held a farewell service for Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Ayers who depart for China via Francisco. Speakers included Dr. J. H. W. Foster, Pastor. Rev. Joe Whiteside of Shanghai. and Dr. Ayers himself. The gathering was described as very impressive.
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Parker Memorial Church
T. W. Ayers
China
Francisco
J. H W. Foster
Joe Whiteside
Shanghai
Viners
Thaw Seeks Speedy Trial in Supreme Court
Harry K. Thaw’s counsel filed an application in the New York supreme court seeking trial in the supreme court rather than the court of general sessions The aim is a speedy trial as the general sessions docket is crowded and a trial likely would not occur before late November.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Thaw
Court of General Sessions
General Sessions Court
Phone R. Watson for a drag request
The note directs readers to contact R. Watson at number 72 for a drag, indicating a local service exchange or request line. If more context appeared, it would identify the service type and location associated with this instruction.
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R. Watson
Pike’s Peak Centennial Parade Opens Colorado Springs
Sunrise celebration marks ten days since Pike’s Peak discovery with a citywide salute. Special trains bring visitors while flags bunting and mottoes decorate hotels and blocks. A civic and military parade features U S cavalry artillery Grand Army veterans and Spanish War soldiers.
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Colorado
Oae
U. S Cavalry
Grand Army
Coloradio National Guard
Imedians
Parker Memorial Church to Move Organ to Front
At Parker Memorial Baptist Church a committee report on moving the organ to the front was approved with three votes against. Work will start in late October with bids issued immediately. An alcove will be cut above the pulpit to house the organ, projecting over the baptistry. Exterior painting and interior decorating will follow. The project totals about fifteen hundred dollars.
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Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Hell
W. H. McRile Toy
Chamberlain's Salve Offered For Sores and Bruises
Pain from a burn is quickly relieved by this soothing dressing for sores and bruises. Chamberlain's Salve is advertised as healing in its effect. Price 25 cents. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
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