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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
1
A brief item notes debates around railroad rate reform and a liquor question. The article references lawmakers considering policy changes and potential impacts on travel costs and saloon regulations. Identified figures and groups not fully detailed in the fragment.
Special to the Star from Montgomery reports the Alabama legislature begins a four year session focused on railroad rate reform and regulation of public service corporations. Gov elect Comer will outline plans next week. Good roads, school improvements, immigration measures, bucket shop prohibition, anti child labor laws, and increased city taxing powers for second class cities are on the agenda.
In Montgomery on January 9 an effort to regulate whisky sales is underway with a strong liquor lobby and key manufacturers watching closely. The local option and anti-saloon measures drive the debate as Democratic lawmakers prepare organizational roles for the session.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports from Philadelphia that James Wood becomes first vice president succeeding James McCrea as president. J J Turner is named second vice president, replacing Wood. D T McCabe is promoted to fourth vice president from freight traffic manager.
Philadelphia January 9 Plans to evangelize the world within 25 years dominate the thirteenth annual conference of the foreign mission boards opened at the YMCA With broad support from laymen across Protestant denominations wealthy businessmen show strong backing and expect ample funding Active participants include Samuel B Capen N W Harris John W Foster Major A P Burchfield Joshua Levering John Huyler and William Jay Schieffelin from New York respectively and other leaders.
Reports from Rio Blanco and Nogales say troops quelled the strike violence in the Orizaba mill district. Thirty workers were killed and over eighty wounded when soldiers opened fire on the rioters, a crackdown that demonstrates government control of the situation.
Foreign residents in Tangier Morocco report great alarm over Raisuli the noted bandit threatening to kidnap foreigners to pressure the sultan. The robber’s whereabouts are unknown as authorities form a nine member committee to seat the members by districts in the order listed.
The semi annual report of County Treasurer Henry B. Glover shows cash on hand over 22 000 with 16454 66 in the common fund and 3454 34 in the road fund. Since July 1 1373 16 has been paid on county claims and 3037 50 interest. The court house coupon fund holds 2348 55 with 1462 50 interest paid since July 1. Glover will submit an itemized report in March.
Dallas on January 9 reports a campaign promoting cotton with the slogan Help boost cotton aimed at rallying growers and buyers. The abbreviated dispatch notes organizers and expected local support without detailing specific events or participants.
General Pavloff chief military procurator was assassinated in St Petersberg while attending a court martial of revolutionists. A terrorist disguised as a soldier fired and fled, but the assassin was captured.
Scores of planters and others gather in Dallas for the opening of the Texas division of the Southern Cotton Association. The meeting aims to boost interest in cotton and raise crop income, with plans for Birmingham conventions and possibly a Texas leader for the Southern Association.
Governors in Illinois Hartford and Minnesota begin new terms as legislatures convene. Illinois Governor Deneen outlines rail, banking and civil service reforms plus a local option bill and tight anti-pass measures. Hartford sees Rolling Woodruff inaugurated amid pageantry and a farewell from Governor Roberts. Minnesota's John A Johnson sworn in for a second term as lawmakers assume office in the House chamber.
Wisconsin legislature opened its regular session as Governor Davidson's message focusing on state matters was read in Madison. The event marks the start of the new legislative term with officials outlining priorities and proposed measures.
New York reports alarm over the steamship Ponce missing ten days after departing Ponce Puerto Rico. Shenandoah sighting 12 days ago, Maracas from Trinidad may have taken her in tow. Connecticut to Cuba route. three ships on similar path reported no sighting. company offers no new information.
L. M. Patect and Mrs. Carrie Westmoreland, living as husband and wife in Alabama City, were jailed on complaint by the man's wife of Spartanburg. They deserted families and sought cotton mill work. South Carolina officials notified for possible return and prosecution.
Washington dispatch notes six months of mourning by the Persian legation staff for the late shah. The legation flag is at half mast. The Persian minister predicts the new ruler will carry on the father’s progressive policy.
A special edition of President Roosevelt's Panama message, illustrated with photos from his recent inspection of the canal zone, has been released by the Government Printing Office. Copies are available for 50 cents from the superintendent of documents in Washington.
President Roosevelt promised to visit Indianapolis on May 30 for Decoration Day. He will speak at the unveiling ceremony of a statue honoring General Henry W. Lawton.
The Daily Mail’s Teheran correspondent reports the shah of Persia died this afternoon with no public announcement until tomorrow. The telegram was sent last night at 11:50 London time.
Topeka KansasJanuary 9 opening day of the 36th annual Kansas state board of agriculture meeting continues through Saturday. A large turnout of progressive farmers will exchange views and hear addresses on scientific agriculture and stock breeding.
Woodstock Iron and Steel officers led by J M Barr J B Carrington and J Wright return from Rock Springs Gadsden to inspect ore near Jacksonville and plan installation of new machinery. Colonel J B Parsons and Henry T DeBardeleben may relocate to oversee mine operations with family moves noted.
A Mountainboro letter claiming to be from an outraged wife and mother lists women ready to sue for protection from Mattie Bruce, known as a terror in the moonshiners village. Bruce was fined $100 for disorder, released on good behavior after appeals by family. In a separate item, South Dakota’s governor Elrod urges returning $22,416 to North Carolina from bonds issued during the carpetbag era, saying South Dakota has no moral right to the funds.
The piece is attributed to a wife and mother claiming to speak for other women. She accuses Mattie Bruce of creating a reign of terror and mentions a general de bauch on Sunday. She appeals for protection.
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