04 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
1
Special Correspondence details that Birmingham chatter centers on the senatorial contest with Governor Johnston leading in local support and hopes from Knox Bankhead Stallings Crumpton and others. Candidates like John Forsy Forney are discussed as they weigh congress versus senate ambitions amid Labor unions and old-guard backing.
London dispatch reports the annual UK Chief Inspector of Factories’ findings. About 250000 factories employing nearly five million people fall under inspection, with 55065 visits, 10000 prosecutions, 352334 medical inspections, and 54943 sanitation defects found, most remedied.
San Francisco faces a looming broad strike as representatives from all unions employed by the United Railroads met in secret to form an amalgamation aimed at wage increases. The move could shut down the entire system if demands are not met.
Paul J. Murphy, manager of Woodstock Iron Works, said there is no truth to rumors that Woodstock will resume operations soon. He indicated the company is preparing to open rock quarries at Rock Run within ten days, which might trigger some activity at the Anniston plant, but no plans for immediate reopening exist. He also noted Rock Run stock quarries are extensive and the resumption there is not an instant move. The piece ends with a minor note about company equipment and a promotional line for No. 82 turnout.
A meeting of Seaboard Air Line Railway directors is called for next week at New York City offices to choose the route for extending to Anniston. Superintendent L. B. Parsons of the Birmingham division announced the plan in Birmingham last night, with J. G. Cantrell of Virginia and V. B. McBee Jr. from the Birmingham engineering office present to gather data on tonnage offered by the two competing routes.
Bar aga class shows a gain of over two thousand votes on the leading Synodical College in the Merchant's library contest. The tally lists Synodical College 109806, Baraca Class 80277, Noble Institute 55204, Odd Fellows 37259, First Methodist Church 12559, with no material changes this week.
Local shippers were interviewed this morning after a broad outreach. Officials gathered input from many transportation firms to assess logistics, rates, and service reliability.
Sixty black convicts attempted an overnight escape from convict camps. A guard was knocked down asleep and a first escapee was shot by a guard, prompting a manhunt in Atlanta. One convict escaped, the second such incident this week.
A preliminary meeting of the government board that will supervise the government exhibits at the Jamestown exposition is set for next Thursday. The board includes chief clerks from various departments with the president pressing for an early gathering to review exhibit content and consult the treasury supervising architect on building design. The plan aims to duplicate the Portland exposition government displays.
Ralwigh N C Aug 4 Five Italians tried this week at Marion for an alleged conspiracy against Superintendent Cross of the Southern and West Point railroad have been acquitted. A nol press was entered in two other indictments. Future suits against railroad, county and state may follow though no criminal action for mistreatment of the Italians.
In Asbury Park New Jersey on August 4 the famed Bes es o th Barn Band began its American tour with a concert. Known across Europe as England’s champion band since 1818, it has collected early prizes at royal coronations including those of George IV and Queen Victoria.
Anniston sees a major business shift as Kohn Bros. sells its entire stock and interests to J. W. Fore of Monroeville. Mark Kohn departs for New York to pursue wholesale commission and millinery, while Herman and Emil Kohn weigh future plans with the family firm’s name under consideration.
Asbury Park dispatch notes Prolific Salt Water Day gathering in Monmouth and Ocean counties with farmers and families arriving by myriad conveyances. Men wear standard suits while women display increasingly modern home made and colorful bathing outfits. Little Sea Day follows next Saturday with more surf bathing and games.
Aug 4 reports from St Peters burg describe a growing strike with shops closed and fears of violence. Police and troops are concentrated at avenues while clashes loom. At Sestrortsk railway station eight policemen died in a morning conflict as strikes spread to Usake Ekaterinoslav and other districts. Odessa notes breach blocks removed from Black Sea fleet guns as officers and sailors refuse loyalty.
In Little Rock on August 4 planters from across Arkansas convene to discuss the cotton outlook, organize county meetings, and pledge support for the Southern Cotton Growers Association. They condemn selling practices by Wall Street speculators and aim to strengthen planter unity with a $100,000 convention focus.
San Francisco Aug 4 Battling Nelson accepts the Gelfield purse of 30000 for his fight with Gans and shows satisfaction. Gans says he will take any portion of the purse to go any number of rounds or fight to a finish.
A total lunar eclipse is slated for this date but only observers in the far western section of the continent can view it. In the eastern region it will be invisible. The eclipse starts at 3:59 Saw time and 4:41 a.m. at Ogden.
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