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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
1
Major D Houston Smith resigns as major of the battalion comprising Anniston Oxford Talladega Sylacauga companies. An election to choose his successor is set for December 27. Captain W F Johnston is expected to succeed him.
President Taft sent the name of Judge Horace Lurton of Tennessee to the Senate for the seat created by Justice Peckham's death. The nomination faces Senate opposition over age and labor stance, but is expected to be confirmed.
A barn belonging to W. J. Chitwood at DeArmanville was destroyed by a fire seen about 11 o clock Saturday night. Seven horses and feed were consumed. The fire, possibly incendiary, could not be stopped. Insurance status unknown. This is the second similar blaze in months.
A hotel raid at the Hotel of Loraine in New York last night saw Mrs William Jenkins lose gems valued at $300,000. The loss is described as the largest gem robbery in a decade in the city.
The justice department moves to gather corporation tax data and prepare for legal challenge to the tax law. President Taft travels to New York to address the African Methodist Jubilee rally at Carnegie Hall. The event commemorates fifty years of missionary work in Africa with a $300,000 fundraising goal. Speakers include Bishop Joseph Hartzell and Bishop Isaiah B. Scott.
Pittsburgh December conference of the American Federation of Labor and affiliated bodies plans a major campaign against United States Steel Corpora tion accused of favoring the open shop. The plan includes a building trades boycott of nonunion steel to pressure the steel trust, risking a broad halt in construction activity.
Anniston reports Mrs. Carter in a record local sale for the Jefferson theater with every box sold and standing room likely. Fans from Talladega Gadsden Jacksonville and Piedmont will attend as manager Noble aims to cover costs with the big star's appearance in a warm fair forecast evening.
Opalika December 13. The Methodist conference chose Troy as the next meeting place after a spirited contest with Pensacola. The sole remaining business is to announce appointments before adjournment.
G S Kelly aged 28 died Sunday at 12 15 am at his home 518 Glen Addie avenue leaving a widow one child besides his father and two sisters The funeral was Monday at 10 am at the home led by Minister Bert White of the Church of Christ the deceased’s church and he was interred at Edgemont attended by Glen Addie Hose Company members who also acted as pallbearers Burt Rose H D Palmer Walter Martin Burt Morton George Persell and Tom Bates
Toy dealers in New York report a record-breaking stock and a shift toward more scientific, substantial, and nature-true toys. Window displays along Broadway Sixth and Seventh Avenues show improved quality and more expensive items reflecting recent progress and inventions. The market aims to beat previous holiday sales records as purchases begin to pick up.
Leopold rallies in Brussels as physicians hope to operate on his hernia tomorrow. Report says the king is near death and extreme unction has been administered amid cautious conditions.
The National Baseball Commission convenes in New York with a power struggle over the league presidency. Eight clubs back Heydler and Ward, while Pittsburg and Cincinnati threaten to bolt if Ward is chosen.
In Choctaw County Alabama Oliver Culmer of Butler is fatally wounded by Ben Bruister at 8 Sunday morning. Lucy Ulmer, daughter of the wounded man, intervened and was knocked prostrate by the sight of blood. Bruister was arrested as tensions rise between Ulmer and Bruister factions. Earlier Cromwell Ulmer killed himself on Miss Margaret Bruister's doorstep amid a forbidden romance. Burton Ulmer held for vengeance and I B Ulmer, brother of the wounded man, travels to tend him.
The divorce case of Mrs Browkaw against her husband was heard today in New York. Attorney McIntyre pressed Mrs Browkaw with a thorough examination as she appeared embarrassed at times. Browkaw alleges his wife and her parents seek a large sum, claiming offers to drop prosecution were made but he refused.
Hon. W. P. Acker, recently ill at his home for ten days, is reported a little better today after a period of sickness.
Gary Williams an employee at a Jacksonville livery stable was fined 30 plus costs for Sunday drunk after a night out. He was escorted by Constable Creen to the city lockup and prayed in his cell early Monday morning. Lester Crosby also paid 10 plus costs for disorderly conduct.
S P Ingram arrived back last night after a weeklong visit to Texas and Oklahoma.
The Navy seeks 750 more marines to rush to Nicaragua aboard the Prairie, aiming to be ready to deploy 5000 marines if Zelaya's forces advance. A report notes Zelaya's army in peril as U S tensions rise and debate over naval expansion continues. Senator Raynor of Maryland urges punishing Zelaya and protecting U S citizens. A Des Moines marine detachment reportedly fired upon is unconfirmed by Washington. President Taft attends Diamond Jubilee events and heads to Harvard.
W J Alben and Annie Cantley were jailed in Knoxville and await Alabama officers from Anniston. Charged with destroying an infant in their care, they claim the child died of suffocation. The case has been pursued by Alabama authorities for weeks. Knoxville officials deny knowledge of the affair.
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