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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
9
King Leopold’s will bequeaths 56 million dollars to Baroness Vaughn, widow. His children led by Princess Louise challenge the will in court to recover the fortune.
A telegram to the U S state department from Provisional President Estrada of Nicaragua says revolutionists refuse to recognize Jose Madriz government, calling him Zelaya’s henchman and pledging to continue fighting. Slogan is On to Managua. U S has 3000 Marines and 12 field pieces ready to land if needed.
William E. Westervelt, a prominent contractor, stands trial before Judge Parker in Hackensack New Jersey for the murder of his wife. He allegedly shot her at their Teaneck home on June 16.
The annual teachers examination is in progress before County Superintendent H T Persons in the courthouse. White applicants take the Circuit room and 47 seek second or third grade licenses plus one life certificate, while 19 negro candidates are in the City room seeking licenses to teach. Examinations run through Wednesday with weather delaying many applicants.
A committee of the American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers and including James OConnell John Mitchell and Frank Morrison urged Secretary Nagel to launch a thorough inquiry into industrial education. The group, appointed at the Toronto convention, met in Washington D C on December 20.
Paris reports that efforts have been abandoned to secure the listing of United States Steel common on the Paris bourse.
John R. Walsh the former banker and railroad magnate faces a decision on a possible retrial or immediate start of a five year sentence for misapplying Chicago National Bank funds. His lawyers file a petition for a writ of review with the U S Supreme Court, likely after the winter holiday recess.
A north pole snap shows abundant need in Anniston with empty coal bins and bare feet. A woman jailed for stealing coal pleads cold hardship, while a man awakes to find two ragged children stealing coal and is disarmed by the sight.
M Dwight Fortner former St Louis business and social figure faces trial on forgery charges after extradition from France. He allegedly forged a $11000 check to a real estate deal then fled via New Orleans and Panama. Ten related indictments allege manipulation of deeds of trust on property owned by his wife. Fortner moved from Little Rock to St Louis and married into a prominent family connected to A H Handlan and William J Lemp Jr.
Readable lines indicate a description of people staying indoors to keep warm, with continuation noted on the second page. The fragment provides no named individuals or places, but suggests a domestic scene in progress.
The census bureau notes total cotton ginned through December 15 reaches 9,362,222 bales with round bales counted as half. Last year through December 18 reported 11,900,565 bales. Cotton price rose 8 points on the report.
Birmingham council prepares for Greater Birmingham absorbing East Lake Woodlawn Avondale North Maven Kirton and other suburbs. Estimates place population around 125 000 to 140 000 with plans for a common council police and fire departments and municipal improvements.
In holiday tips the article urges shoppers to begin buying gifts early to spare clerks and themselves from last minute pressure. It stresses following the golden rule and helping staff avoid eleventh hour rushes during Christmas preparations.
A circulating rumor claimed the Western Steel Car and Foundry Company bought the local car plant to operate it. Judge J J Willett declined to confirm any deal, saying he did not know of such action. The rumor spread citywide with no verifiable proof. some say lease terms expire January 15, others dispute the purchase.
New Orleans dispatch reports suffragettes nationwide to donate $100000 to The Susan B Anthony Woman Suffrage Fund. Kate M Gordon will lead coupon-based appeals aiming to relieve Anthony’s colleagues from fundraising drudgery and honor women’s independence, education, and professional progress. Continued on Fourth Page.
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