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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1906

Page

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Anna Gould saves $39,000 in nine months

Anna Gould reports saving forty thousand dollars in just nine months, a notable personal finance milestone, reflecting rapid accumulation through disciplined saving and steady income.

Anna Gould Quietly Repays Boni Debts in France

Paris December 6 Anna Gould once Countess de Castellane has reportedly economized since separating from Boni and saved over 35000 in nine months. Creditors of Boni press bills including a 1870000 franc claim by Marquerau a furniture and tapestry dealer alleging she uses the title Countess Castellane to avoid duties, making her liable for Boni's debts.

Paris Anna Gould Countess de Castellane Boni Marquerau Frances Anna Countess Castellane Madame Gould

Palace of Peace design sparks protest over jury decision

In The Hague on December 6 Dutch architects involved in the Palace of Peace design competition protested the jury verdict awarding M. Cordonniers design. They contend the award exceeds funds and claims the jury did not follow competition rules.

the Hague Palace of Peace M. Cordonnier

Southern Railway to Redistrict Birmingham Division

General Manager C H Ackert of the Southern outlined a subdivision and redistricting plan affecting the Birmingham division to ease car shortages. The Birmingham News noted impending announcements, with William M Duell slated to oversee a division from Birmingham to Austell Georgia and Columbus Mississippi, restructuring supervision to shorten divisions.

C. H. Ackert Southern Birmingham News Southern Railway Birmingham Ww. M. Duell Austell Columbus, Mises

Power pact eyed for Anniston plant with cheap Birmingham rates

Consulting Engineer William L. Church of the Coosa River Power and Electric Co told the Anniston chamber of commerce that Washington has allowed a 30 foot dam on the Coosa river to provide up to 15000 horsepower and potentially as much secondary power. R. H. Cobb promoting the project said work would start within 60 days after $150,000 is raised, promising Birmingham-like power rates for the city.

William L. Church Coosa River R. H. Cobb Chamber of Ecommerce Cobb Anniston Birmingham

Taft Justifies Roosevelt Secret War Report On Brownsville Incident

Secretary of War Taft released a report detailing the Brownsville Texas shooting by unidentified African American soldiers of the 25th Infantry. It covers the crime, investigation, and discharge of battalion members, finding a conspiracy to commit the act and a later conspiracy of silence.

Washington Taft Brownsville Tex Twenty-fifth Infantry

M and O reorganizes railroad divisions in Mississippi and Alabama

The plan places J Lassiter as division superintendent for Birmingham to Wilton on the Three B line and Selma to Rome, Ga, with Stanfield overseeing Mobile to Selma and Selma to Meridian. A new division headquarter may be Anniston. Divisions will cover about 200 to 250 miles to ease train handling, a move praised by industrial circles.

Columbus Miss Alabama Florence Mississippi J. Lassiter Duell Birmingham Wilton Selma Rome Stanfield Mobile Meridian Austell Atlanta Anniston

New York Seeks Thaw Trial Among Famous Murders

New York anxiously awaits the Harry Kendall Thaw trial, famed for the Stanford White slaying and high social links. The piece recalls historic cases like Stokes and Fisk, Colt, Molineaux, Nan Patterson, Albert Patrick, and others, noting why public fascination endures with elite crime.

Star New York Harry Kendall Thaw Stanford White Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Stokes-Fisk Stokes Jim Fisk Jay Gould Josie Mansfield Fisk

Thaw case delayed by out of state witness commissions

Thaw may face a year before trial as counsel moves to take testimony outside New York. A procedural shift allows commissions to cover distant witnesses, including one reportedly in South Africa. District Attorney Jerome did not oppose. the judge granted the motion, potentially aiding both sides.

The Star New York South Africa United States Jerome Justice Newburger Hartridge

Captain J. M. Elliott Is Very Sick at Home

Captain J. M. Elliott Jr. is seriously ill at his Forrest avenue home in Gadsden after returning from the Tombigbee river plantation. Reports say he is somewhat improved but remains confined to his bed and a very sick man as of December 6.

Gadsden J. M. Elliott Jr Forrest Avenue Tombigbee River

Republicans Move to Pass Ship Subsidy Bill

Republican leaders in Congress plan to push a ship subsidy bill to curb a growing treasury surplus estimated at 16.5 million dollars, with projections nearing 50 million by year end. They view the subsidy as a tool to avoid tariff changes while preventing further surplus accumulation.

Star Washington Congress Treasury

California and Japan to Fight It Out in Courts

Comptroller of the Currency backs Secretary Shaw's call for elastic currency legislation. He argues such changes benefit the entire public by easing money demand fluctuations that raise rates and raise crop handling costs, hurting farmers. Banks would not gain added privileges, but the public welfare demands reform.

California Japan The Star Washington Comptroller of the Currency Shaw

A H Stephens Fined Again In Police Court

A H Stephens, a clerk accused of stealing from Anniston Dry Goods Company, was convicted in police court this morning for the theft of goods from his former employer. Identified by Ziff of the Anniston Dry Goods Company, Stephens was fined $12.10 and remains in custody.

A. H. Stephens Anniston Dry Goods Company Mr. Ziff Stephens’ Bank

Houston Strike on Yet Keeps Operators Steer Clear

The Western Union office in Houston remains on strike with operators driving the action. Efforts to recruit extra force at Dallas and other relays aim to ease Houston strikers burden as President H. J. Small of the Commercial Telegraphers' union stays in Houston guiding the situation and has ordered all operators to avoid Texas until the dispute is resolved.

The Star Houston Tex Western Union Dallas 8. J. Small Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America Texas

Boiler Explosion Kills Two in Lynn Shoe Factory

A boiler explosion and fire at the Barney shoe factory in Lynn Massachusetts early today trapped two men and wounded many workers. The blaze spread to eight nearby buildings before extinguished, with damages estimated at 200000 and fears more fatalities as injured workers are treated.

Star Lynn Mass Dee Barney

Squabble Over Japanese School Segregation Settling Down

Washington reports the Japan question in California nearly settled as the case is sent to court. Officials say the 60 Japanese children in California schools sparked a tempest in a teapot. Japan appears satisfied treaty rights will be upheld and will await the court’s decision, likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Star Washington California Japan United States Supreme Court

Japanese minister Kurino lauds Roosevelt on most favored nation clause

Paris dispatch reports M. Kurino, who negotiated the 1894 treaty, expresses gratification at President Roosevelt’s declaration on the current controversy. He says the most favored nation clause ensures equal treatment, essential for continued good relations between Japan and the United States despite commercial competition in the Pacific and China.

Star Paris M. Kurino America Roosevelt Japan Pacific China

Explosion at Michigan mine amid deadly blast

Houghton Michigan December 6 a massive dynamite explosion at the Mannard mines killed four men and injured many others. The shaft is blocked by debris and entombed workers are feared dead or missing. Cause under investigation as rescue efforts continue.

Star Houghton Mich Mannard

New Life Pills Promote Health of Stomach and Bowels

An alarming situation frequently results from neglected bowels and torpid liver until constipation becomes chronic. Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Elam Ordway Houser West End Drug Co and Scarbrough Drug Co. price 25c.

Dr. King Elam Ordway & Houser West End Drug Co Scarbrough Drug Co

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