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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
4
The article notes Harry K. Thaw's trial over the Stanford White murder and highlights the loyal, sympathetic support shown by his actress wife. It contrasts public scorn for Thaw with admiration for his wife’s steadfast conduct amid scandal and provocation.
The article lists Senate seat changes across many states. Arkansas passes governorship to Berkham while Burnham, Carmack, Wetmore, and others face reelection or replacement. Notable shifts include Dixon replacing Clark in Montana, Borah succeeding DenMerat in Idaho, Guggenheim elected in Colorado, and Borah, Brown, and Patterson among key movements shaping the new Senate lineup.
Local reports indicate plans advance for another hotel in Gadsden. In Talladega County J B Kennedy, 25, died this week after being shot two months earlier by an unidentified assailant. In Konaton Somlay night Turner Bruce was shot and seriously injured by Al Lackey over hats. Gadsden Democratic committee orders a municipal primary for February 4 with a possible second on February 7 to nominate a mayor and aldermen.
A journal touts a home remedy blend of Dandelion extract, Kargon substitute, and Sarsaparilla with syrup. It claims to purify blood, energize weak people, and ease rheumatism and bladder issues. The article notes the formula is vegetable based, inexpensive, and can be mixed at home for a tonic effect.
Mr. Ken Turner formerly of the Evening Star and well known in Anniston passed through the city today en route from Birmingham to his Georgia home. He is now with the Birmingham News.
In continued coverage, discussions on a 20-year gas franchise for the Anniston Electric and Gas Company hinge on water power supply. Officials signal the need to reorganize the company as past earnings failed to cover improvements. A 30-year franchise may be tied to securing capital and reliable water power for expanded municipal and manufacturing use.
A fragmented report suggests a meteor hit the powder car during a Big Four wreck last Saturday as a passenger train passed. The account blames the heaven event for the explosion, claiming divine celestial factors caused the disaster.
Special to the Star from Atlanta reports bishops A Coke Smith J J Tigert have died and Bishop Duncan’s illness increases calls for an extra Episcopal election in the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The meeting is expected in spring possibly in Atlanta. Also notes a Toledo oath claim by Frank J Cheney and a Hall’s Catarrh Cure promotional insert with notary seal and pill ad.
Gas Coke. The cleanest, cheapest and most satisfactory fuel for grates and base burners. Anniston Electric & Gas Co offers 18-1 ton per ton delivered. Telephone 109.
Special to the Star reports President Roosevelt said he never posed as a friend of the railroads but would oppose Oklahoma’s constitution unless framers guarantee railroads their just rights. He warned he would use power to have the constitution rejected if needed.
An offer directs readers to J. L. Wikle's drug store to obtain a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad touts the tablets as superior to pills and easier to take while claiming they correct disorders of the stomach liver and bowels.
Southern Railway announces round trip winter tourist tickets to Georgia Florida and Cuba at special low rates from October 15 to April 30 with return validity until May 31 1907. Through sleeping car Anniston to Jacksonville leaving 6 25 p m sleeper reservations and rates available from M H Bone D P A Coxwell P A Birmingham Als
Mr. J. L. Streetman bought two lots on Noble street near Fifteenth through W. T. Owen Real Estate Office. An offer of 50 percent advance within three weeks was extended. If you wish to make money buy Anniston real estate from Owen at 1208 Noble Street.
Isfactory fuel for your grates and has 4.50 per ton delivered. Milton Electric & Gas Co, Ocl8. tf Telephone 109.
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