10 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
1
Jerome came back at Mr. Delmas in a Field of Romance. The note references a moment in a romantic setting with the headline style suggesting a continuation of a local column or feature.
District Attorney Jerome delivers final address to a feverish New York jury amid the Thaw trial crowd. He argues the case is a state issue, rejects self defense as justified, and urges jurors to avoid sympathy as they consider first and second degree murder or manslaughter, with insanity options.
The district attorney pressed a premeditation argument, insisting Thaw acted with sanity. He ridiculed Evelyn's testimony about her encounter with White and dismissed her account as a falsehood, as court adjourned for a hour.
Mr J D Landsers of Heflin arrived in Anniston this morning for unknown purposes.
Forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Thursday with gradually rising temperatures across Anniston and nearby areas. Moderate winds expected with no precipitation.
Charlie Gannaway stood trial before a special jury in the City court charged with killing Dave Lowe at Bulaton last fall. Prosecution by Fred L. Blackmon and Tunstall aided by C. D. Kline and H. Young. key witnesses were three of Gannaway’s color. Defense rested on the defendant’s own statement. Pleadings incomplete at 3 PM. verdict expected tomorrow morning.
President Roosevelt appoints Oscar Hundley of Huntsville Ala to the Northern Alabama district judgeship. He will take the oath today before the Supreme Court and start duties soon if confirmed. salary awaits Senate action, with back pay if confirmed and no pay if rejected. Opposition from Alabama senators and other Democrats is anticipated. Senator Kittredge and others may oppose.
Governor Comer urges uniting Sunday schools with academic education to build a stronger state. He notes a $3,000,000 education appropriation and mentions a proposed compulsory education measure expected to become law. The Alabama Sunday School convention discusses training and citizenship through education and religious work.
In New York today James Gordon Bennett and the New York World Company faced fines totaling 16000 after guilty pleas to printing obscene matter and mailing it. M W Gillam was fined 1000, the Herald corporation 5000, and James Gordon Bennett Jr 10000, with payments made in court. The cases stem from the Heralds long running Personal and Red Light column featured for years.
Memphis hosts Little Rock as the Southern League starts its season for 140 games. Opening day matches include Montgomery at Atlanta Birmingham at Nashville and Shreveport at New Orleans.
Several hundred physicians gathered in Gulfport to reassemble the Mississippi State Medical Association for a week long session. A key item is drafting a memorial to the legislature urging a state hospital in Jackson, a proposal previously endorsed but rejected by lawmakers.
Lisbon fire in the central market district kills twenty five and wounds many including women and children. In St Petersburg rioting erupts among 5900 locked out workers at Briansk Iron and Steel works Ekaterinoslav, troops quell unrest, one captain killed, many rioters arrested.
In Lansing on April 10 business paused as memorial services were held for the late Senator Alger, with members and officials attending to honor his service.
City Attorney Hugh D. Merrill said he will not initiate legal action against the three national banks to collect the savings department tax, since his term ends tomorrow night. He noted he cannot personally file suit to be tried by his successor, implying any action should be brought by the next attorney.
The American Episcopal Church's annual congress begins in New Orleans at Christ Church cathedral. Bishop Albion W Knight opens the session. Sessions will span three days in public halls with papers and speeches on religion, ethics, and society featuring August Belmont and other prominent clergy and laymen.
A Ceiba Honduras dispatch reports nine U S mail sacks cut open on Trujillo streets after Nicaraguans captured the port. An American merchant claims a $3400 loss in mail. The Nicaraguan commander allegedly ordered no stealing or violence.
The text notes the council will elect a new city attorney at tomorrow night's meeting. It mentions the current matter rests until then and that the new council has not yet caucussed on candidates for city jobs, but will likely do so tonight.
The report notes substantial spending in the Carolinas with figures totaling twelve million dollars for S. A. L. and related projects. Officials emphasize fiscal impact and program scope across the region.
A Raleigh conference among Seaboard Air Line leaders and the state corporation commission confirms $12 million in improvements and a 110 mile Carolina Central branch in North Carolina. $250,000 for Wilmington terminals and $85,000 for Charlotte facilities are planned with work to start this month. A local booster notes continued interest in Anniston despite earlier delays as rail groups face funding pressures.
Tickets and receptions mark the arrival of many world famous men for the Carnegie Institute dedication set for tomorrow and Friday. Hotels report heavy occupancy as events unfold with dinners and banquets planned in honor of the visitors.
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