Leopold Denies Bert Johnson's Formal Statements
Leopold rejects Bert Johnson's formal statements asserting claims. The denial emphasizes lack of merit and asserts no actionable wrongdoing. Authorities have not indicated further action.
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
1
King Leopold Defends Congo Rule in Private Audience
Brussels reported that King Leopold, in a private audience with a Publishers' Press correspondent, denied general atrocities in the Congo Free State. He acknowledged misjudgments by officials, claimed punishments were given, and said natives are protected. He denied profiting from Congo and cited massive spending to develop the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press
Brussels
Leopold
Congo Free State
Congo
Native Soldiers Kill and Eat Victims Says Dr Johnson
Dr Herbert Johnson of the Congo reform association claims to have met with Secretary Root seeking Leopold II intervention to improve Congo natives’ conditions. He alleges native soldiers kill and eat victims for commercial gain and warns reforms will fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Spet
The
Star
Washington
Herbert Johnson
Congo Reform Association
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Boston
Secretary Root
Leopold
British envoy pick Lowther favored for U S post
Special to the Star reports Gerard A. Lowther, born 1858 and current minister to Tangier, is already well known in Washington. His selection as British ambassador to the United States would likely win favor with the U S government. He was secretary of embassy in Washington in 1899 and married last year to Miss Alice Atherton Blight of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
Gerard A. Lowther
United States
No. S
Mle
Tangier
Alice Atherton Blight
Philadelphia
Senator Lodge calls for Congo atrocity inquiry in Senate
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduced a resolution in the Senate calling for an international inquiry into alleged atrocities in the Congo Free State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Congo Free State
Donahoo and Co Largest Livestock Dealers in North Alabama
Donahoo and Co. are presented as the largest live stock dealers in North Alabama in the available notice. The brief identifies them as leading regional dealers in cattle, hogs, and other livestock with emphasis on their prominence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahoo & Co
North
Alabama
Mite
Weather Has Gripped Traffic in Gotham
New York City residents face severe travel disruption as a winter storm turns rain and snow to sleet and ice. Elevated and surface railways struggle to move commuters and trains into the city, causing widespread delays across business operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Local man shot in quarrel at Gadsden house
Will Henley was wounded at a questionable house near the Alabama Great Southern car shops by Will Darnell after a drinking quarrel. Darnell surrendered and was jailed, with Henley in critical condition. Reports say two Anniston women provoked the quarrel, linking the incident to a Degg affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Gadsden
Will Henley
Alabama Great Southern
Will Darnell
Darnell
Henley
Anniston
Degg
St Clair Couple Wed in Birmingham
Miss Mary Robinson and Redden Hodges of Ashville Ala quietly wed at the First Baptist church pastorium in Birmingham at 4 oclock yesterday Rev Dr A J Dickinson performing the ceremony Only a few close friends attended Hodges works in Ashvilles mercantile business Hodges wife to be is visiting and well liked in Birmingham }
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Birmingham
Mary Robinson
Redden Hodges
Ashville
Ala
First Baptist Church
A. J. Dickinson
Hodges
Wealth Regulation and Labor Debates At Congress
Congress to focus on wealth regulation, employer labor disputes, and child labor following preliminary session. National Civic Federation meets in New York to discuss wealth concentration and government by injunction. Panama Canal proposals to be reviewed by canal commission. White House social season begins with cabinet dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
New York
National Civic Federation
Pahama Canal
Canal Commission
White House
Roosevelt Wins Nobel Peace Prize for War Efforts
Norwegian parliament awarded President Roosevelt the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the Russo Japanese War. The prize includes a $30,000 gift and was officially conveyed by the Norwegian minister to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Norway
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Indictments Debate in Chicago Court
By agreement of counsel the demurrer to indictments against Standard Oil Company of Indiana is argued in Federal Court Chicago after recent indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Der
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Labor law violation alleges English mill workers import
In Charlotte the Piedmont Carolina cotton mills face Federal court over importing English mill operatives under contract labor laws. Officials are summoned as charges accuse local manufacturers of bringing in immigrants from Lancashire, who were funded to travel. A ruling could cost Piedmont mills nearly $100,000 if found liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Charlotte
Dee
Carolina
South
United States
Piedmont Carolina
Piedmont
Lancashire
England
Gillette Sentenced to Electrocution Next Month
Chester Gillette, convicted of Grace Brown's murder at Big Moose Lake, is sentenced to be electrocuted at Auburn prison during the week starting January 28. The motion for a new trial was refused and Gillette will be moved to Auburn within ten days. His mother accompanied him to court as he faces execution and possible confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Gillette
Herkimer
N. Y
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Auburn Prison
Gillette
Auburn
Denver
Last Voyage of Season Steamship Buronic Wrecked
In a December snowstorm the Buronic flagship of the Northern Navigation Company wrecked on Isle Royale. Forty passengers cling to the rigging as waves lash the vessel. tugs rush to aid, with fears of more losses before rescue. It was to be the ship's final voyage of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Winnipeg
Man
Buronic
Northern Navigation Company
Isle Royal
Burovie
Gannaway Seems Set for Spring Murder Trial
Public interest surrounds Charlie Gannaway, accused of shooting Dave Lowe at Eulaton, leading to Lowe's death. City court Judge Coleman says no trial before March. the fall grand jury is not available, and a special grand jury will not be convened. The circuit court also declines to form a grand jury. Gannaway likely remains jailed until the spring term for possible murder indictment and trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Gannaway
Dave Lowe
Eulaton
Coleman
City Court
Gannaway
Circuit Court
Pelham
Calhoun County
Bonaparte and Moody Nomination Reports Favorably
Washington December 10 The nominations of Secretary Bonaparte to be attorney general and Attorney General Moody to be justice of the supreme court were favorably reported today by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonaparte
Moody
Spreme Court
Senate
Woman Bequeaths Cats and Estate to President Roosevelt
Mrs Lula 8 Glover of New York attempted suicide after drafting a will that leaves all her property and two cats to President Roosevelt. She is recovering and will not explain the motive. A note with the will asked that the president be notified to take care of her body, Roosevlt being her kinsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lula
Glover
Roosevelt
Dr McCormack to Speak on Medical Relations Here
Dr J N McCormack of Kentucky, American Medical Association official, will speak at Noble Street Theater at 9 30 a m December 19 on the relations of the medical profession to the public. He will discuss sanitary questions, dangers from an underpaid profession, patent medicines, and the need for organized effort in Alabama. The talk, sponsored by the county society, aims for practical discussion rather than technical detail and seeks full public understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. McCormack
Kentucky
American Medical Association
Noble Street Theater
McCormack
Michigan
Ohio
Alabama
County Society
Bed Fire Claims Life of Terrence McQuill
An elderly man, Terrence McQuill, was burned to death when a bed fire started by a smoking habit engulfed his home in Erip Pa. Family members found the blaze too late to save him as sparks from a pipe are suspected to have ignited the bedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erip
Dee
Terrence McQuill
McQuill
City Welcomes Rev. J. Anderson as New Presbyterian Pastor
The First Presbyterian Church of Anniston celebrated the arrival of Rev. Dr. J. Anderson with a keynote sermon on the gospel’s answer to the soul’s cry. The audience included clergy from nearby churches and notable congregants, marking a significant moment of Christian unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Anniston
J. @ son
Dr. Son
J. H. Poster
Arker Memorial Baptist Church
J D. Simpseor
Firstth Church
Teir Conerations
Dr. Anderson
Tts
Migs Klein
Mia
Conyers
Mr. Hames
My. Ee
Hampto University
University of Virginia
Union Theological Seminary of Virginia
Virginia
Rocky River
Charlotte
N. C
Rev Mr Smeed Delivers First Sermons at St Pauls
The newly assigned pastor Rev Mr Smeed preached both morning and evening at St Pauls church to large congregations. He was last stationed in Birmingham and drawn praise for his forceful, eloquent delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smeed
St. Paul's
St. Paul’s
M, EB
Ehurch
Bimmingham
Orino Laxative Syrup Marketed as Gentle Remedy
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation. The ad claims it is the best laxative and offers a money back guarantee. Elam Ordway & Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
Elam, Ordway & Houser
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Dr. Her
Bert Johnson
Gotham
ST. Clair
Kruge
Standard Oil
Carolinas
Bonaparte and
Teddy
Tive
Dr! M’gormage
Ser
J. H. Foster
J. D. Simpson
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