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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
1
Governor Bailey a tall Black man on North Noble street Saturday night fired a revolver at Ella Kirksey threatened to kill her, chased by Chief Dill for blocks. Bailey was arrested, fined 106.60 dollars by Recorder Greene in police court. He fled, then hid, declaring he had no gun.
District Pythians convene at Oxford Lake on August 23 with a boosted one and one third railroad rate. Program includes opening by the president, welcome by C F Douglass, response by Judge J H Disque, Grand Lodge report by Jas Balfour, a lake trip and theatre, and a banquet at the park pavilion with Grand Chancellor B C Jones and others speaking.
Telegraph from Rome reports sombre garbed monks arriving from around the world for the Jesuit general congregation to elect a new leader. Delegates prepare with secrecy, voting by secret ballot after solitude and prayers, with about one hundred delegates and two thirds needed for a choice. Possible American candidate Rudolph Meyer is mentioned.
Havana Cuba August 20 a suspicious schooner lies off Pinardel Rio to pick up men accused in a plot to assassinate President Palma and overthrow his government who escaped yesterday as other alleged conspirators were arrested authorities watch the schooners closely amid government concerns over the motive and personal animosity behind the conspiracy.
Hon Emmett O Neal Alabama lieutenant governor candidate will address a Wednesday evening crowd at the court house at 8 o clock. He is described as a brilliant lawyer an eloquent speaker and a forcible character likely drawing a good attendance for his address.
A clipped phrase notes that ambition fuels personal advancement within the professional or public sphere. The text suggests self-serving motives underpin progress, highlighting tension between merit and self-promotion. No specific individuals or events are named in the readable portion.
Valparaiso bears a massive toll from the Chilean quake with 2000 dead and 100000 refugees in the hills. Property valued at 350 million dollars destroyed. Martial law in effect, governments rushing food aid, fires fading, and debris slowly cleared as tremors continue.
A countywide educational meeting is planned for next Thursday with Cir culars sent to residents. Citizens will consult Messrs Arnold Cooper and Blackmon who will be in the next legislature about laws to improve Calhoun County schools. The county faces ongoing school issues and seeks legislative action to address needs.
A degree team from the Ben Hur Temple Mystic Shrine in Austin sails to Mexico City to initiate President Diaz and other Masons into the Shriners order.
President Roosevelt outlines the GOP platform in a letter to Congressman James Watson of Rushville Ind. He states the issues for the upcoming congressional campaign and signals the party’s stance. The letter was released publicly and is a lengthy document.
Local Alpha Tau Omega members organize a campus spread at Alabama on the evening of August 50th at 9 o clock. Frank Gwin Mesra and Charles P. Pratt oversee arrangements and invitations are being sent. With many ATO members present, the event is expected to be a success.
A reader cites relief from itching and bleeding piles after years of torment using Doan's Ointment bought at any drug store. The ad-style claim highlights prompt symptom relief and accessibility.
In Chicago on August 20 Dowie and Voliva resolved their differences and will share Zion governance. Dowie becomes first apostle of the Christian Catholic Church while Voliva and allies control temporal affairs for the remainder of Dowie's life. The agreement awaits ratification today or tomorrow.
In Honolulu a Japanese editor voices concern over possible U S Japan tensions due to English language articles in the Japanese Daily Chronicle. The pieces claim whites hold contempt for Japanese residents and residents resent their presence. The editor links anti Japanese sentiment to labor conditions on plantations and argues Japanese could be dispensed with if other labor were secured.
Gibralter Aug 20 William and Bryan and his party are to start today on the home stretch of a globe trotting tour that has lasted nearly a year visiting about thirty lands. The party will sail on the North German Lloyd liner Prinzess Irene bound for New York with staterooms engaged and messages from America arriving before departure.
Winter coal needs urged by readers to lay in a coal supply. Model Ice Co advertises coal availability and a phone contact at 69 for orders and inquiries.
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