Shelley Eyes Reorganizing Alabama Democrats
General Charles M. Shelley announces a plan to reform Alabama's Democratic Party after the new constitution's defeat. He says white men reject the old organization and a new party will advocate honest elections white supremacy and a fair constitution. A state convention and candidates for governor and Congress are planned for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seys
Montgomery
Ala
Spegal
Democratic Party of
Alabama
Charles M. Shelley
West Peachtree asphalt paving meeting urged
A group of West Peachtree owners seeks paving with asphalt or similar material. A meeting of interested citizens sits in Attorney Hoke Smith's office tomorrow at 8 PM to discuss plans. Estimates may be prepared and a delegation will likely press the street committee next week.
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West Peachtree
Hoke Smith
Street Committee of Council
Black woman charged after unprovoked sharp-object assault
In Macon Georgia on November 14 Black woman Mery Boleen faced the recorder on a sharp-object assault charge. Warren Moore a railroad worker was attacked on the street late last night and stabbed twice. Moore was found guilty and sentenced to six months on the chain gang.
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Negro Doss
Macon
Mery Boleen
Recorder
Warren Moore
Moore
Tragic on incline ends in instant death at Woodstock Iron
Sidney Olive, a Woodstock Iron Company employee, died when seven cars rolled down an incline he was guiding. The cars collided at the bottom, he was thrown onto the rails, and three wheels passed over him. His father, also employed by the company, witnessed the fatal accident in Anniston Alabama on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Sidney Olive
Woodstock Iron Company
Olive
Italian Quarter gun duel leaves three wounded in feud
In San Francisco the Calderella family feud led to eight shots at a brass foundry and across streets. Philip Calderella lies fatally wounded, George King and George Orlando also shot, while young Calderella fires on relatives and a policeman but misses. Police respond as family conflict over property escalates. In Macon, Ga a separate note: the Chimes of Normandy is produced to aid Second regiment funds, with proceeds to uniforms and rifle range.
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San Francisco
Philip Calderella
George King
George Orlando
George Mangini
Matin Street
Orlando
George Calderella
Calderella
Mangini
Young Calderella
James Mackie
Mike Calderella
George
Mansini
Outa
Normandy
Macon
Academy of Music
A Young Man's Store Captures College Men Style
This store targets the sixteen to twenty one age group with tailored fashion. It emphasizes catering to young men's tastes and whims, contrasting with stores that ignore them. The shop claims to please college men and working youths with fashion aware clothing and careful craftsmanship.
Troops Sought As Kentucky Mine Turmoil Deepens
In Hopkins county mining troubles persist for months with property losses. Federal power invoked and Adjutant General Murray advises troops to calm the disturbed area. Federal Judge Evans issues a temporary restraining order against United Mine Workers leader James T Woods and others from obstructing business or closing operations. Efforts aim to settle the conflict while miners seek the right to unionize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Hopkins County
Murray
Beckham
Evans
Resnick Coal Company
James T Woods
United Mine Workers
Larue
J. B Atkinson
Wofford Wins Fast Game From Asheville Eleven
Spartanburg November 14 Wofford defeats Asheville College in a fast football game before about three hundred fans by a score of 23 to 17. The North Carolina squad showed fight but could not prevail.
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Wofford
Asheville
Spartanburg
D. C
Ashevile
College
North Carolina Boys
Wofford Triumph Over Asheville In Hard Fought Victory
Wofford over Asheville in a tense encounter as Smith kicks from 56 yards for a goal. Brabham limited by injury, Watkin shines with powerful bucking runs while North Carolina forwards struggle against the heavier Terriers.
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Asheville
Wofford
Smith
Brabham
Woffords
Man Watkin
North Carolina
Victors and the Vanquished Dinner Honors Low and Croker
A New York City fusion victory dinner at Madison Square Garden celebrated Mayor-elect Seth Low and other officials. Richard Croker attended a Democratic Club dinner, receiving praise for party leadership while Croker blamed Republican mandatory legislation for defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Croker
New York
City Club
Madison Square Concert Hall
Seth Low
Charles V. Fornes
Edward M Grout
Willam Travers Jerome
Lew
Richard Croker
Democratic Club
Board of Governors
Jardiniere
John Fox
Fox
Albany
Architects In Charleston Forecast Nationwide Acclaim For Exposition
Advisory board of Charleston exposition chief architects predicts the Charleston event will be acclaimed nationwide as an architectural success. They praise interior treatment of main building interiors and cite novelties in cantilevered galleries domes vaults and aisles as standout engineering feats. The board includes Kimball Raoul Schuyler Gannon and Ruckstuhl.
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Charleston
S. C
Benjamin A. Kimball
Concord and Montreal Railroad
WG. Raoul
Mexican Central Railway
Montgomery Schuyler
The
New York Times
Charles R. Lamb
One Man Killed In Freight Train Wreck Near Birmingham
A freight wreck on the Alabama Great Southern line near Powderly south of Birmingham at 10 27 this morning derailed five cars and smashed the rest. One unknown white man, likely 25 to 40, riding under the first derailed car, was killed. Train crew escaped injury and track remained blocked for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Alabama Great Southern Railway
Powderly
Murphy
D. G Gray
Plague scare ends in Liverpool. Queen Wilhelmina worsens
Medical authorities report Liverpool free from plague with all suspected cases recovered. Dispatch from Brussels says Queen Wilhelmina’s condition worsened. three doctors attend, her mother summoned, six weeks of couch rest expected. Also noted: Raleigh farmer Robert A. Hester shot. Harvard counts Leonid meteor shower. Rockefeller-led Americans reportedly near control of Paris Traction. J G Metcalfe named general manager of Ryansville and Terre Haute road. Miss Helen Gould praised at JA dinner. Dr A Shaffer dies in Ponca City. Willam D Lowry brokers’ firm in general assignment.
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Liverpool
Wilhelmina
Brussels
Robert A. Hester
Raleigh
Harvard Observatory
Leonides
Paris
New York Herald
John D. Rockefeller
Compagnie “Generale de Traction
J. G. Metcalfe
Ryansville
Terre Haute
Helen M. Gould
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
A. Shaffer
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ponca City
Ing
Schley’s trip to the South invitation report
A Selma dispatch says Admiral Schley regrets being unable to visit Selma during his southern tour. A Chattanooga chamber of commerce note says it will invite him to visit Chattanooga in January to mark the southern trip.
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Selma
Chattanooga
Montgomery
Als
Advertiser
Ala
McLeod
Admiral Schley
Tenn
Chamber of Commerce
Junior team defeats sophomores in Oxford game
Oxford Ga November 14 Special A football game between the junior and sophomore teams ended with the juniors winning by an undisclosed score. The lineup lists Dozier and Cravatt for the juniors against Cravatt Bell and several sophomores with refereeing by Dr Peppler and umpire Professor Hanner.
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Oxford
Dozier
Cravatt Bishop
Harris
Anderson
R. D. Anderson
Murray Harold
Peppler
Hanner
Cravatt
Bell
Confederate Veterans Parade Draws 2000 in Montgomery
In Montgomery on November 14 a parade of more than 2,000 Confederate veterans thrilled spectators in perfect weather. Among the marchers were several former slaves who joined their masters’ units. One veteran carried a Petersburg sword as a keepsake. The procession ended at the depot with a special train to Jacksons and a day's barbecue and speeches by notable veterans.
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Montgomery
Ala
Specall
Darkeys
Petersburg
Jackson
Milier's Good Book Worth Asking About
A local inquiry centers on a book owned by John M. Milier of Ca living at 39 Marietta Street. The item is described as valuable and sought for more details or assessment.
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John M. Milier
Marietta Street
Farrar Suit Opens in Georgia Court Over Rental Funds
Robert M. Farrar sues the Southwestern Railway Company in Macon Georgia seeking transfer of 260000 in rental money to a receiver. The case follows a federal ruling against Farrar et al and accuses the company of wasting funds on attorneys and banker commissions charged to stockholders.
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Macon
Robert M. Farrar
Southwestern Railway Company
Dupont Guerry
United States Circuit Court
Farrar
Southwestern
Negro Woman Fails to Pass Pharmacist Exam in Georgia toll
Max Morris, a well known druggist and board member, reports at Macon meeting that twenty five applicants sat the state pharmacist exam in Augusta. Twelve failed and an Atlanta woman scored 60 percent. Morris says the board raised standards and passing now is an achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pharmacists
Macon
J— Max Morris
Augusta
State Board
Atlanta
Morris
Blind Tiger Raided in Barber Shop Seized Whisky
City marshal and sheriff deputies raided Harrison Cobb barber shop in Fintonton Georgia, seizing about twenty gallons of whisky. Several light negroes were arrested inside the shop, some fleeing the country.
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Fintonton
Marshaals
Harrison Cobb
Macon society belle wed Florida physician in quiet ceremony
Miss Elizabeth Thormas of Macon and Dr Victor Franklin Ballroom of Tallahassee were married at the Murphey residence in Macon. Rev. W. W. Pinson officiated before many friends. Attendant Miss Sarah Lois Cabaniss and best man Robert H. Mickler. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Florida for a honeymoon before settling in Tallahassee. Dublin grants charters to Iron Works and Chautauqua Association with capital stocks of 15,000 and 3,000 respectively.
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Macon
Elizabeth Thormas
Victor Franklin
Tallahassee
Fla
Mes
Murphey
W. W. Pinson
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Sarah Lois Cabaniss
Forsyth
Robert H. Mickler
Florida
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Miami
Tallahaassee
Dublin
Dublin Iron Works
Dublin Chautauque Association
Superior Court
Dublin Chautauqua Association
Another Election for Bonds in Clarke County
Athens Ga November 14 Special. A movement seeks Clarke county commissioners to call another county bond election. The prior vote on issuing 33000 dollars of 4 percent bonds to refund the debt failed as the public did not understand the question. Supporters believe a new election would secure the bonds.
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Athens
Clarke County
Troup Superior Court Adjourns
Troup superior court in session last week adjourned this afternoon after completing substantial civil and criminal business. The grand jury returned many true bills, most of which were misdemeanors sent to the city court.
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Troup Superior Court
Taurenge
Unstacked Lime Fire Destroys Anniston Plant
Fire destroyed the Anniston Lime and Stone Company warehouse yesterday after rain on unstacked lime sparked flames. Firefighters fought the blaze repeatedly as water caused renewed heat and flare ups. Local crews responded several times, with authorities investigating the rapid spread.
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Anniston
Ala
Anniston Lime and Stone Company
Bedi
Wilson Talks of Strike and Labor Unity
First Vice President D D Wilson of the International Association of Machinists and editor of The Machinists Journal spoke at a Federation of Trades meeting. He said Southern railway workers remain out and determined to win, praising organized labor. Also spoke were C T Ladson, Jerome Jones, C C Houston, and Representative OConnell of Richmond County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Wilson
International Association of Machinists
Machinists Journal
the Federation of Trades
Washington
Wileon
Southern Railway
C C. Houston
Representative O'Connell
Richmond County
Chamber of Commerce Plans Channel Clearance Cooperation
Mobile November 14 Special. The chamber of commerce appointed a committee to cooperate with U S engineers to keep the channel clear of obstructions like sunken logs and dead heads. Years of annoyance from steamer collisions spurred citizens to act as poorly constructed booms and rafts drift into the river upper waters, causing blockages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Ala
United States Engineers
Jess
Weavers Break From Textile Council Over Strike Failure
The Weavers Union, with over 3,000 members and a $50,000 treasury, severs ties with the textile council in Fall River. Officials cite lack of harmony among represented unions and proceed to act independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Weavers’ Union
Textile Council
Rathbun case to be tried in Jeffersonville court
Coroner holds Newell C Rathbun’s body at Oakland cemetery in Little Rock pending sworn testimony. He will release the remains only if jurors hear sworn proof identifying the Jeffersonville prisoner as Rathbun. Officials dispute identity amid conflicting reports from Coroner Coots and area authorities.
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Jeffersonville
Misa Pryor
Rathbun
Corps
Little Rock
Ark
Newell C. Rathbun
Oakland Cemetery
J. M. Young
Coots
Ind
Young
Chichester
Emil Gloeckler
N. C. Rathbun
Tf Chichester
Gloeckler
Aji
Rathbian
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Dered Tate
Ghelley
West Peachtree Street
Starta
Iron Works
Knox
Whitenass Stree
Brabham and
Waterliv
Wofford College
Architects
Schley
Funior
Sophomi
Great ‘Western
Champagne
Armerican Capes
Rheims
Allen Cowell
Boston
Alollie Bowman
Metropolia
Henry Joynt
P.M. Wasley
E. Bottag
Louis
Eafe
Cawlth
Ecoming Bilions
Caxesrota
Evan
Mra Lids Cormok
Jersey City
Tts
Ella Ziegler
Delta
Ohio
Baby
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
R. M. Farrar
Balkcom—Thomas
Hamper's
Wilson
Weavers
Rathburn
UAY
Edwin Clyp
Aly
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