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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
8
The court discusses whether to accept an appeal in a case touching federal jurisdiction and state court authority. It notes haste versus guard due process, denies denial of justice claims, and emphasizes limited power to intervene in state tribunals while correcting misrepresentations.
Briefs filed in the U S Supreme Court seek ruling on federal jurisdiction in the Chattanooga contempt cases tied to Ed Johnson’s lynching. Judge Harmon argues for sheriff Shipp and challenges federal court authority to review state court appeals. Oral arguments set for late today or tomorrow morning.
Barometer at 7 a m 40.92 inches Temperature 36 degrees Precipitation trace Wind north 4 miles Highest 66 at 2 p m Lowest 33 at 6 a m Weather clear Forecast increasing cloudiness and warmer Official in Charge
Clergymen and laymen from multiple denominations gather in Charlottaville Virginia to participate in the Virginia Anti-Saloon League kickoff tonight. Prominent speakers are slated to address the gathering and rally support for temperance efforts.
The piece reports Southern lawmakers plan to force tariff action this session, criticizing federal policies that broaden federal power over meat inspection, railroad rates, and interstate commerce. It notes opposition to Hepburn and Elkins laws and mentions court rulings on interstate travel and cargo, with Railroads facing enforcement delays under Roosevelt.
City pupils staged Thanksgiving programs in multiple schools with recitations songs and craft displays. Madame Laura Mehrtens gave a noted piano recital at Noble Institute. Miss Fleeta Cooper of Birmingham and Miss Josie Wilson visited. Mrs H D McCarty hosted a Sunday school gathering with holly ivy decorations and a 50-guest turnout.
Dr W M Ligon of near Riddles Bridge Cleburne County died at his home Sunday night at age 77 after a fall shattered his thigh. He was the father of Dre A W Ligon of Oxford and J H Ligon of Oakfuskee. He had been in frail health and his long life as a leading physician ended with the fall and resulting shock. The body will be buried today at the family ground near his home. He was a Methodist and leaves a large family and farm connected with his longtime service to the community.
The Philadelphia born ex mayor Stewart, a bachelor famed for rigid habits, has been nominated by the Republican convention for governor. Friends say he has never been kissed except by his mother, a nickname that earned him the title “great unkissed” long before Gladstone Dowle appeared in America. In youth he was known as Blushing Ned.
An old rail ad promoting Southern Railway routes to New York and other points with Pullman and dining car service. It directs readers to contact M. Coxwell, C P A M. H. Bone, D P A, in Birmingham, Alabama for rates and schedules, and includes a Gas Coke line.
The Lancet argues that dressing for dinner is not arrogance but a practical habit. A clean, brushed suit refreshes the body and spirit after work, aids digestion, and improves morale for the evening meal. Any working person benefits from the simple act of changing into neat clothes.
Anniston Electric and Gas Co offers the cleanest and cheapest fuel for grates and base burners at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered. Telephone 109 for orders and delivery details.
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