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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
3
The appointment of William H. Lewis, a Boston African American, as assistant attorney general sparks widespread criticism from Southern lawmakers and others in Washington. Democrats in the Senate oppose the move, while Republicans defend the historical significance of elevating a Black official to a high federal post.
A New York Baltimore and English party arrived in Birmingham to inspect the Louisville and Nashville district industrial holdings. They toured Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron and Southern Iron and Steel Company properties, studied ore holdings, spoke with bankers, and planned to return East. The group included E. Ashwood Bartlett Frank W Blair T H Bowles George Morrison A Untermeyer and J H Hoadley among others.
Robert P. Twiford, who admitted deserting the U S army after slapping a sergeant at San Antonio two years ago, was placed under arrest in Memphis and will be taken to Fort Logan H Root, Little Rock for safekeeping. He played baseball last year in the Southwestern Texas league under an assumed name and planned to play in the Southern league this year.
Reports from orchard observers say peaches plums and pears are not all killed by last week's frost. While quality and quantity may decline, a hopeful prospect remains. Damage varied by area with greater injury in northern sections of the city than southern.
San Jose California today mailed the first batch of four hundred invitations to friends and acquaintances in the East inviting them to relocate in California. The effort, launched by the Southern Pacific railway, aims to attract permanent settlers rather than tourists. Each county will issue its quota using attractively designed cards showing local views.
New York March 1 Joseph G Robin former president of Washington Savings bank pleaded guilty to larceny of 27000 dollars abandoning insanity defense and seeking mercy of the court He faces seven more indictments and sentencing is set for March 27 with possible asylum commitment discussed by attorneys.
Manuel E. Armujo was installed as president of the Republic of Salvador with standard ceremonies in San Salvador. Onofree Duran was inaugurated as vice president at the same time.
The re modeled revenue bill now in the hands of the printer will be introduced tomorrow. The mortgage tax is placed on the old basis while the corporation and foreign money taxes are reduced to remove objections and coal and iron are exempt. Speaker Almon fell ill and Merritt presided. The Arnold bill authorizing reform of deeds mortgages and other land conveyances with erroneous descriptions passed. Senate members numbered twenty four as bills were introduced and a motion to abolish the fish and game commissioner posted.
Local residents in Anniston circulate petitions opposing adopting the commission form of government. Proponents warn it could centralize power in one ward, leaving other areas neglected. Despite uncertain impact, petitions are spreading across the city with many signatures signed Wednesday.
A divorce granted on the ground that the marrying clerk was not bonded or sworn. Clerk A. M. Morgan performed the ceremony for a widow and widower in Probate Judge E. F. Crook’s office. Judge Coleman ruled the marriage invalid due to lack of official oath and bond.
Chicago voters faced violence after a municipal election. One man died, two policemen were stabbed, and multiple assaults and brawls erupted as results of the previous day’s election surfaced. Charles Merrian, Republican, and Carter Harrison, Democrat, won their party nominations.
John H. Kelly son of Mr. and Mrs. W M Kelly of Fifteenth street and Cobb avenue died Wednesday at 1 am in a local hospital after five weeks with blood poison. Funeral from West Anniston Methodist Church at 2 pm Thursday conducted by Rev J D Snider and Rev J Frank Turner. Interment Edgemont. Louis Kidd funeral home assisted. Williams Tipton, Jack Timland, W O Ward, Luther Baker, Ogie Waldrop and R T House served as pallbearers.
The Southeastern Baseball Association plans a Gadsden meeting Thursday evening to reorganize the league by adding Selma Huntsville and the Decatur clubs, replacing Knoxville Morristown and Asheville. President J H ONeill of Rome calls the meeting with C H Mitchell or Major D Houston Smith likely attending for Anniston.
London observers mark the 200th anniversary of the first issue of Addison's Spectator. The paper ran daily from March 1 1711 to December 6 1712 and was revived as a tri weekly two years later, producing eighty numbers.
Senators reach a compromise between Lorimer filibusters and Lorimer allies in Washington. The plan calls for affirming William F. Lorimer as Illinois senator, a permanent tariff board, and little chance for Canadian reciprocity with an extra session likely to finish eleven appropriation bills. Some optimism persists for a clean end within the few remaining legislative days.
The Ledger Publishing Company plans a new 50 by 100 foot site at First avenue and Twenty-first street in Birmingham. President James J. Smith says foundations will be concrete with reinforced concrete and steel structure. Architect William C. Welton and Smith will visit the East for design ideas and ground will be broken by April 1. A modern Hoe sextuple press will be installed in the new plant.
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