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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
Telegraph report from Washington notes China’s Dowager Empress Tsui Tsi currently wields power as the throne passes to young Kwang Shu. The court’s future hinges on a potential liberal reform surge amid a fragile imperial balance and ailing monarch.
A meeting of the Free Kindergarten Association re elected two kindergarteners to lead the two schools in Anniston. The group plans to raise 890 dollars for maintenance and improvements, cooperate with the mayor on beautification, and designate an August Cleaning Up Day. They seek public donations.
In St Petersburg Aug 2 reports say Kronstadt mutinies unsettle the Czar and advisers. Officials fear the army and navy will revolt, leaving Nicholas with little chance if rebellion spreads. The Polestar lies ready in the harbor with steam up to flee if needed.
Telegraph report from St. Petersburg notes hundreds of casual troops sent to Kronstadt after rioting. Admiral Boklenizoff among the wounded. City communications cut off with conflicting reports. Mutineers reportedly hold four warships from Helsingfors. fortresses trained guns but no shots fired.
Maine authorities released Lord Shelie Douglass after one day and two nights in custody. He signed a non suit agreement not to sue over the false arrest. His identity was fully established.
Slava orders immediate pursuit of mutineers after crew of cruiser Pamrotz revolts kills the commander and four officers. Slava battleship tasked to locate and sink the mutineers.
Murphy and Rhudy Furniture Co. will move into the Shelnutt building on September 1 occupying all three floors with a large stock of furniture and undertaker goods. J A Murphy of Anniston and W A Rhody of Atlanta lead the firm, bringing extensive experience from multiple prior ventures. The new company aims to be among the region’s leading furniture houses.
Chicago union labor spell binders are to be sent into the Danville district by the Federation of Labor to defeat Speaker Cannon in his bid for re election to Congress. Republican managers plan to trail Gomper with Uncle Joe to counteract his influence. The federation aims to force Cannon to stay home and defend himself.
Helsingfers reports two Sveaborg islands ablaze as mutineers, about three thousand, near surrender after running low on food and ammunition.
Oyster Bay August 2. Secretary Loeb dismissed as ridiculous reports that General Leonard Wood withdraws two salaries in the Philippines. He says Wood collects army pay and has no role in civil administration, denying any extra civil salary or governance duties.
Toledo dispatch reports the Standard Oil Trust cut prices by three cents east and two cents west due to oil shipments flooding its plants. By today, total reductions reach six cents east and four cents west for the week, signaling ongoing adjustments in the oil market.
The sick young emperor of China, a nephew of the late husband of Hsien Fung, is said to be nearing death within weeks or days. His critical condition promises upheaval across politics, society, and industry in the Flowery Kingdom, unseen in its centuries of history.
Michigan fourth class postmasters begin their third annual convention in Owosso with sessions in the M M A rooms. F W Jameson of Town, national organization president, is among attendees. The convention continues through tomorrow.
The salve provides instant relief from intense itching of salt rheum and eczema. It is marketed as an unequaled cure for skin diseases and sold by J. L. Wikle.
Berlin reports a ferryboat on the Vistula River sank near Wilnaowe with thirty people drowned. Details are scarce and the cause remains unknown.
Jim McCormack of Randolph county appeared before Judge G. B. Randolph this afternoon charged with operating an illicit distillery in Winston county last year. He was placed on a $300 bond and released until 9 a.m. August 8 for further investigation.
Washington Aug 2 Congres man Candler of Mississippi visits Democratic Congressional headquarters to say Bryan sentiment is overwhelming and will sweep every voting precinct. He ridicules Gov Vardaman as beating Williams two to one and predicts a close race for senator with Williams favored.
A large crowd at Euston station saw the Corinthians depart for Liverpool en route to Montreal for a tour against leading teams in Canada and the United States. The saloon train bore the players, flags, and colors as they head to Montreal Ottawa Chicago Detroit Philadelphia New York and Boston. The Corinthians, England’s premier amateur club, is made up of varsity and public school men and has previously toured South Africa successfully.
Corpus Christi Texas August opening encampment of the Epworth league draws more than 500 tents for a ten day gathering with a program featuring lectures and addresses by prominent speakers, promising a profitable summer assembly in the region.
Several hundred Americans are among the visitors for the annual Mozart festival in the Royal Regie gence Theatre. The ten day event opens today featuring performances of Dom Giovanni Figaro's Wedding and Così Fan Tutte.
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