davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19
LIVES
LOST IN FIRE
BIRMINGHAM HOTEL BURNS
TWELVE ARE DEAD PANIC
ENsuEs AND PEOPLE ARE
TRAMPLEp UNDER FOOT.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Oct is-As
thu result OF a fire In q cheap board
INK house this morning. ~ are dead
and a number injured The house
was closely packed and a panic fol-
lowed the cry Of fire several per-
som being trampled. A number OF
bodies were cremated.
The building was a frame struc-
tnre. Most Of the dead were burned
beyond recognition. Besides the IL
known dead two m missing.
The house was used as q lodging
place by conductors and motormen.
The landlady thinks the fire was OF
ln~cendlary origin. Seven persons
IRE still missing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19
orTs SUSPENDED SENTENCE.

Joe Wilson. the hoy who recently
pleaded guilty 10 burglars commit.
ted ~ a local dye house. was this
morning brought before Judge Frat.
or for sentence. The judge imme
dlatciy suspended the lads sentence
Of one year at Walla Walla. and the
youngstor was released ON proba.
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19

the wife had been. since their mar
rage. supporting him. besides pro
vidlng him with al the n~ecsssaries
u life The plaintiff came into
large properties By inheritance. also
into = considerable sum Of money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19
N. O. W. PARADE.

The first monthly parade and ball
of the n q. W. was given NJ the
Armory last night by Companies-D.
n and /. Second infantry. and Com
pany A. signal corps. Major Strin-
ger led the grand march.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19
May Be MURDERERS
Of HUTCHINSON

number OF clues in support of the
belief that the murder was commute
ted by "a former admircr Of Mrs.
Hutchinson. who Is alleged To have
made the threat that Hutchinson
would never ling survive the mar
rinre y NJ. G. A. officials have
been gradually adopting this con-
yirtlon. though at the time of the
murder they were unanimously OF
the opinion that robbery constitute.
ed ne sole motive for the crime.
PORTLAND. Ore. Oct. ia.-Thd
Oregonian SAYS this morning thnk
the friends OF Reno Hutchinson ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19

JACKSONVILLE. Fla Oct. To-A delayed special
n xHuncou says the gressest damage was done to the
ureux south coast Of Florida about 10 o'clock yesterday
zoaag The hurricane swept the peninsula early in tho
ncsrg then doubled back and hit the coast with inereas-
II force
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19
WILD RUMORS OF.
DESTRUCTION 81
c,.., Lass OF Life Said to Have Occurred in
pau del Rio.--Shanty Homes in Havana's
0utvino Districts Blown to Pieces BY 90
Nile GaIe--.0ne Soldier Fatally Hurt and
Others Seriously Injured.
nv c

-, stn csusspenasnt sedpp. Tslssrarh ssrsiesl
HAVANA. Oct iq-As the result Of the wors, cyclone
a. civ has ever seen, hundreds OF persons arc known TO be
"a and hundreds injured.
Thousands Of dollars damage has been done to the
ss.ed States cruiser Brooklyn. which was torn from her
rosrss in Havana harbos. IL Is thought 20 be hard
rrund Others OF the American fleet are reported seriously
[sxsd IN Is Believed there IS loss OF life among the crews.
orp Columbus is practically wiped out. every tent being
mid snd nearly all torn to shreds.
HAVANA. Oct. rq-Some Of the poorer sections Of tho
s1rnr districts are swcpg clean OF shanty homes, which
en- ay toys before an so-mile an hour wind. The only
srme 81 the dead so FAR Is made IN this city. Commune
- uh the interior has been cut toE two days There
~ i widest rurnorx Of destruction wroughs. and IL IS
"a Ar there IS great less Of life in the province OF Pinar
II ne
ort soldier vas fatally hurt and a number arc reported
r,cuxy injured when the blow struck tho harbor. which
~ utxed With scores Of small vessels. Many OF the YES
q xere torn from their moofings and. ships never being
kksd in Havana. were dashed on the rocky shores.
he war vessels Minneapolis. Texas. Denver and
hare the supply ship Celtic ard the collier Lconidan
~ssherrd the gale. but were damaged, although 10 what
zsrns Is not known
Only the fact that the storm gave half an hours warn.
|x permitting the sailors to prepare, prevented a much
|reu damage Most OF the fatalities so far reported are
roux the native cuhans. but IL is thought that about a
xrs 81 foreigners were killed. some being Americans.
rasy buikngs we're ieveied as il by an earthquake.
ST. AUGUSTINE Fla. Oct. ro-A conductor of the
Est Coast line from Miami. reports the steamer Lucille.
win . crew Of 20. supposed 20 be lost off the south eoss,
Il Fk<da in the hurricane Of Wednesday night. Portions
The sup<rs,ructure. smashed. and small boats were washed
zhors Every building in Miami is damaged. and scores Of
Ppe were hurt. but il is thought that none are seriously
srrsd
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Oct. r1-A delayed special
N xhunoou says the greasest damage was done TO the
ur1x south coast Of Florida about 10 O'Clock yesterday
nnnng The hurricane swept the peninsula early in the
HCFrr1 rnen dcuh4rd bark and h4t the roaaf with fucreaE@
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19
SPOKANE POLICE ARREST TWO
ALLEGED HIeAWAYMEN WHO
ARE SUSPECTED OF THE
CRIME.
lsorlpn. Telegraph ssrvies.l

SPOKANE. Oct 1.-Two men
were arrested last night on suspi-
clon that they are guilty OF the
murder of Reno Hutchinson, the \,
M. C. A. secretary who was killed
an a faahionahle residence street
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-10-19

BANK c~LGkRlsos.

Increase over same =
date last year. 4e.a6iG0 >
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
DIR. SIMMONS DEAD
IN CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE OF SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT WILL MEET IN TUSCA-
LOOSA TODAY.

Tuscaloosa, May Especial Mrs. A
H. Harrison of this city has just received
telegram from Salinas, Cal, announcing
the death of her brother, DIR. ]. S. Sim
mons. The telegram only stated that he
was dead but it is supposed that the great
shock received throughout California had
to do with the end which came He was
a noted minister of the gospel and lived
to the great age Of 70 years. ]. c. Harri-
son, Make Harrison and Calhoun Harri-
son of this city are his nephews.
News has just been received here from
Raleigh announcing the death of Mrs
Susan Pierce, who died suddenly at that
place on Tuesday.
The University Glee club returned this
morning from Selma and Marion. where
they gave concerts. The boys report a
royal time.
The democratic executive committee of
the Sixth district will meet here tomorrow
AT this meeting this committee will go
over the recent election returns when a
final report will be made and the result
committee will be in session several days
Lie luutIdl 5eTNlceS OF w. L. Clements,
who died at North Port yesterday, were
conducted from the North Port Methodist
church this morning. The DECEASED leaves
wife and eight children to mourn his
loss.
The inter collegiate oratorical contest
will be held at the University this even
Ing in Clark hall at 8 O'clock Several of
the leading universities of the south will
be represented. The judges will be as
follows: Capt. R. p. Hobson, A. A. Ken
cannon and Prof. ]. Lloyd.
The Tuscaloosa Civic Improvement So
| ciety Is doing a splendid work and de-
serves much credit with the manner in
| which they are conducting their work.
! They, together with the aid of the Tusca-
| loosa merchants. have offered some sixty
| valuable prizes for well kept yards. clean
est side walks, most beautiful flowers,
etc, and already this has greatly encour-
aged residents to be more careful of their
yards.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
LOWMAN AGENCY
TO ENLARGE FIELD
ADVERTISING FIRM WILL CON-
TINUE METHODS ALONG vIGoR-
GUS AND MODERN LINES.

As result of a recent change in the
ownership and management of the Low
man Advertising Agency, that concern
Is to have its field of operation enlarged
and It's methods of doing business con-
unued along the modern lines that have
characterized 1t In the past.
The interest of George S. Lowman in
the agency has been purchased by Will
liam NJ. Armistead and ]. C. McMichael,
who have heretofore been connected with
the Mcssengale Advertising Agency, and
are favorably identified with the southern
advertising field. These young men are
fitted to take up the work which their
recent purchase imposes There are no
better trained advertising men in the
country, and their knowledge of the most
effective methods of publicity Is recog-
nized among general advertisers through
out the field.
The company has been reorganized, but
the corporate name will continue the same
as that under which 1t has prospered
for more than six years. Mr.. Armistead
assumes the presidency Of the company,
while Mr. McMichael becomes secretary
and treasurer. They will have a we'll
trained office force and will be prepared
to give careful attention to the wants
of the advertisers from a one-time in
sertion to a campaign involving thousands
of dollars
They will be able to give their patrons
every advantage in the preparation of
copy and Illustrations and in the pur-
chase of space in any publication in the
United States.
The offices Of the Lowman Advertising
Agency are in the Gambler building, At
lanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
SIR HUON WINS
KENTUCKY DERBY
OVER $4,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THE
OPENING DAY OF NEW LOUIS
WILLIE JOCKEY CLUB SPRING
MEETiNG-TIME OF RACE 2:o9 3-5

Louisville, Ky, May 2.--Strlding along
with machine like precision which
seemed more tho movement of a steam
engine than horse. Sir Huon, Falsetto
colt out of Ignite, and starting for the
first time as three-year-old, won the
thirty-second Kentucky derby today. AL
ways the favorte in the betting. Sir
Huon, owned by George J. Long, of
Louisville. won with comparative ease
over the Ellison entry. Ladk Navarro and
James Reddick, finishing second and
third Hyperion H., Debar and Velour
were the other starters. 1t was the OPEN
Ing day of the spring meeting of the
New Louisville Jockey club and between
IS, 600 and 10000 people packed the en-
closure at the time the derby was run.
The time of the big race, 2:0S 3d. was
considered good for the track, which was,
IL anything, a trihe slow after heavy
showers during the night The betting
on the derby was the heaviest known
all the starters except Velours hndins
good support. AS good as to and
even money could be had on Sir Huon at
the opening, but me was speedily backed
The Ellison entry carried world OF
money at odds ranging from to to 2
to l. Debar was quoted at to l, Hy-
perlon II. 10 to /. and Velours 30 to l. me
field was sent away Immediately to falr
start with James Reddick in the lead,
but that animal drew back behind Lady
Navarro, who was ranged alongside SIR
Huon. Passing the grand stand Hyperion
IL. was out in front and going az though
he had seen ghost Sir Huon was
slipping along easily two and nan
lengths behind the leader with Lady Ma
! varre and James Reddck hanging on ms
tanks. These positions were maintained
until over half mile of the journey
Ind been accomplished. Hyperion trottihs
Mt a rate calculated to stand.
| Summary Kentucky derby;
| Mile and quarter-Sir Huon. III cIrox
l ler), to 5, won Lady Navarro. ~ CT
I Burns). to 8. second; James Reddick. II
! CDominiclO, 10 to 5, third. Time, 2:0S go
| Velours. Hyperion and Debar ram
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
GRAND LODGE WILL
MEET IN ADMISSION
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF THE
STATE WILL ASSEMBLE MAY is.
MAN REPORTED DEAD is STILL
ALIVE,


Admission Ma, i. 5cnaoia1, prano,.o-
LUIS ioi oie iieeeiiis vi lhe 1iaho Aoueo
OF the knights of Pythias of the grand
domain of Alabama, here May 10 and 16
are going ranid1v forward Tho general
..,,,-,,..oa - ,o,.ro l. ..,,,o,,, o,,.ro,raa
- -'e -
III tne Work anu everything poin's "
the most successful meeting in the MS
torv of the grand lodge
rho ,,,,x,,t4o {. ,oo;,4 90 . ,a+,ar
~ =,
from 1raiiu heeper oi heeoius anu sea-
G. G. Miles, in which he says that from
information <he has received, the grand
lodge meeting will surpass any ever held
NV tba boav n na,nt of attendance, aud
-. s.,,-,. l-.9
.'i9 ooiiiiii''ee 10 WI hie " oil i"iee io'
the largest number OF delegates that mas
ever attended the grand lodge. The COM
mfttee has arranged for the headouar-
ters of the hotel committee a+ tho Ala
hama bo.o, ~ 49, 49,, a.. a,.,. :.
'" Va
iHt llldll tHlfdilce. lie meetings or the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
Teams viii Race.

Admission, May 2.-tSpecial)-The ques-
ton of deciding which hose wagon OF
the Admission fire department shall enter
the stralghtawsy hose wagon race IN the
tournament at Rome will be decided by
n race between teams representing NO.
and No. on May T. and IL on the
Ouintard avenue course. This was de-
cided at a meeting OF the board OF control
last night, 1t being the best means OF
securing the fastest team of horses and
men. The three races are for the purpose
of securing the best time. an average
time to be made by each company and the
one securing the lowest to be the winners
of the race. The board of control also Sc
lected the judges, time keepers and time
for holding the race Much interest Will
be taken in the contests by the members
of the company and a warm race is an
tfcipated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
RELATIVES ALL SAFE.
Mrs Mccain Receives Word From
People at San Francisco.

Union Springs, May 2.-(Special, mrs
]. L. Mccain today received the news
that her relatives escaped injury in San
Francisco and are now taking care of
eighteen refugees.
Mrs. w. c. Wilson and Mrs. Fit Wilson
leave Thursday for Atlanta, from there
they go to Chattanooga to attend ths
Southern Baptist convention The Kew.
F.. II. Watkins will also attend from
here.
DR.. Leroy Napier has completed h
medical studies at New Orleans and /
expected home tomorrow.
Mr.. Clay Harris has returned nom
from Luverne and is now with the Mer
chants and Farmers Bank.
Memorial Day was appropriately Cd
served at Perote and Scotland this pas,
week and will be observed here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
MccIeIIan's Announcement.

Decatur, May 2.-(Special.)-C. McCiei-
Ian. nephew of the late renowned Chlei
Justice Mcclellan of the Alabama SUI
preme court, announced his candidacy for
associate supreme justice tonight. Judge
Tyson is a candidate for chief Justice
thus causing a vacancy on the bench
hence Mr.. McClellan's announcement. Mr.,
Mcclellan favors the denomination of JUS
tice Dowdell. Mr.. Mcclellan resides In
Athens and is one OF the best lawyers
in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
MARRIED AT CEDAR BLUFF.
w. z. Duke of Centre Makes Assign
ment.

Centre, May 2.-(Special.)-The wedding
of DIR. Lucien Tenant Lee, a prominent
Young musician of Centre, and Miss Nora
Lawrence the daughter of James K. Law
renee. occurred at the Methodist church
at Cedar Bluff, Tuesday evening. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
]. M. McClesky of Valley Head DR..
and Mrs. Lee will visit points in south
Alabama on short bridal tour before
returning to Centre.
w T. Duke, a merchant of Centre, made
an assignment for the benefit of his cred
itors Yesterday to f. r. White His Ma
bilities were s4256 and assets $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
EIoht Prisoners Escape.

Roanoke, Va, May "A special from
Norton. Va. says eight prisoners escap-
ed from Wise county Jail last night and
are still at large. The men had been
convicted of various crimes at the April
term of the circuit court and were await
ing transfer to Richmond. In the lot were
two who had been tried for murder and
sent up for eighteen years each.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
EXCLAMATION CONTEST.
Grover Cleveland Walker Wins Gold
Medal.

Auburn, May Especial perhaps the
most interesting and the best contest held
here in many years was the Sophomore
defamation contest last night. There were
twelve speakers and every one made a
most creditable showing and displayed
considerable power of oratory The pro-
gramme was as follows:
Music.
Prayer.
Clyde McNeel Howard .Autauga County
"The New South"
Herbert Herman Schomburg. 80. Georgia
1.-THE Man With His Hat in His Hand"
Alvin Travis Simmons. Monroe County
Truth and Victory"
William Edward Elsberry .Elmore County
Impeachment of Warren Hastings"
Music.
James Augustus Morgan. .Cleburne County
"The Mission of The Anglo-Saxon."
Daniel Mcdonald ...... Jefferson County
THE Two Roads"
Samuel Cellner Drefus. ...................
................... Montgomery County
"a Court in The South"
Emmett Eason Binford Lee County
Henry w. Grady.
Robert Gayle Adams. Clarke County
Dante
Maurice Bloch ...... Dallas County
Supposed Speech of Regulus.'
Grover Cleveland Walker. .Coosa County
1.-THE Stars and Stripes
Roy Henderson Liddell ....Wilcox County
'The Polish Boy
The award of prize.
The committee, consisting of Messrs.
Bogard, Pugh and Duncan. was not out
long before 1t returned with the verdict.
The unanimous vote was given Grover
Cleveland Walker of Coosa county, who
spoke 1.-THE Stars and Stripes. He was
awarded the handsome medal given by the
college to the best sophomore declaimer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03

To the Democratic Voters and Cltlzens OF
Jefferson County:
am a candidate for reelection to the
off,ce of Road Supervisor. subject to the
action of the democratic party.
j. ED HAIGLBR-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
Bill Passed.

Washington, May 2.-Representative
Dowie's bill authorizing the construction
of locks and dams on the Coosa river.
passed the Senate today and Is before
the President fon approval.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
ANNOUNCEMENT


l hereby announce myself as a candidate
fer the Office of sheriff OF Jefferson coun-
ty, subject to the action CT the demo-
cratic party in the forthcoming primary.
ALBERT STRADFORD.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03

Toe G Davis is candidate for road
sunervIsor of Jefferson county. subject to
the action of the democratic party. VIII
appreciate as much as anyone your sup
port. and II elected will strive hard to
do my whole duty. Inquire OF those
who know me as to my ability and In
tegrity. ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office of Road Supervisor OF Jeffer-
son county, subject 20 the action OF ths
democratic party. JOE HILL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff OF Jefferson
county. subject to the action OF the
democratic party. j. P. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
SCHOOL BUILDING
MONEY IS TIED UP
Was in National Bank of Alfalfa
When it Failed
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS
Star Witness in Murder Case Is Mar
ried to Cousin of Murdered Man at
Gadsden-New Hotel
Probable.
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS

Gadsden. May 2.--(Specal.)-Th failure
of the First National bank in Alfalfa
has placed that little city In an embar-
RAISING position as to the building OF the
new school building, which was let to
contract few weeks ago. The money to
be used for this purpose was placed In
this bank and Is now tied up awaiting a
statement of the receiver. The money
was deposited with the bank condition
ally, that the bank was not to use It.
Whether the city will lose 1t Is not
known. The money was kept on deposit
in this city for some time but as 1t was
to be used shortly the school trustees
transferred the amount to the Alfalfa
bank just before it failed. 1t was the
intention of the contractors to nave the
building ready for the fall session.
The Etowah County Medical Society
met this morning In regular monthly ses-
sion in the office of DIR. e, L. Jones.
DR.. ]. NJ Brown presided. Several I'M
portant papers were read and discussed
and new cases were reported of interest
to the profession.
The first ball game of the season VIII
be played at the park Saturday after
noon between the local and Alabama
City team The latter team is strong
one this year and will test the strength
of the locals.
The monthly report of the postoflce
shows the total receipts for the past
month to have been $12l4.06, a gain oil
121a per cent over the same month In
zoos
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
For Representative.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office OF representative from JEFF
ferson county TO tho lower house OF the
legislature, subject to the action OF the
democratic primary.
w. e. URQUHART.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03

Col. W. w Shortridge of Ensley author
ICES the announcement of his candidacy
for representative to the legislature from
Jefferson county. subject to the action Of
the democratic party in primary to be held
August 81, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03

Jere Clemens King. of Birmingham. au-
thorizes the announcement of his candi-
dacy to represent Jefferson county in
the next legislature, subject 10 the ac-
ton OF the democratic primary on August
q. 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-03
MONTGOMERY HAS
A SER|OUS FIRE
Several Pers ons Have Very
Marrow Escape
OLD NEGRO PARDONED
Minister In Rnnsvlvanla Wishes to
Return Test$nent Found on South
ern Battkfield-Book Bears
Mann of Peter w. Baker.
OLD NEGRO PARDoNED

Montgomery, May 2.-(Special. 1.-The big
fire which came to Montgomery early
this morning will result in the loss Of
about $4,000 and the disarrangement of
business for a few days for several firms
that have suffered. The Western Union
Telegraph company, Wiel Bros, cotton
brokers, the Phenix Auction company and
I hickman, whisky saloon, are the losers,
along with some roomers and offices in
the upper stories of Nos. Al to 40 Com
merce street. where the flames broke not.
There were several acts of bravery that
brought shouts from the onlookers. The
department was handicapped by late
alarm and the combustible material that
was caught
In one of the upper rooms Mr.. and Mrs.
B. ]. Tilberry were asleep. They did not
know of the fire until aroused by cries
from the police. Escape was shut off by
the staircase. They made ropes of sheets
and Mr.. Tilherry got down. His wife
tainted just as she was taken from one
of the windows by Patrolmen Lon Taylor
and J. F. Hammond. Others were rescued
in the same way. Great credit is given the
officers for the steady headed work they
did in making the rescues. At one time
every member of the Lomax fire company
was cut off on high veranda, but Fire
man Sykes, rushing through smoke and
flames. got h ladder to them in time to
save them ffom harm.
The fire 1egan in a room full of cot
brokers' For some time the insurance
agents have kicked about allowing this
class of material to he kept in the heart
of the city. and it is now thought that
it will be prohibited in future.