29 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
1
Judge Robey today struck down an injunction in a Vandalia company labor dispute. The ruling removes the barrier to jury trials, asserting an inherent right to a trial by jury in matters arising from the dispute between the Vandalia company and its workers.
Washington reports that delegates from nearly all nations will gather in Shanghai to discuss abolishing the opium traffic. The United States will urge restricting planting and sale, especially in India, and promote independent country investigations to curb use, suppress traffic, and cooperate toward gradual eradication in the East.
Washington January 29 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson named a committee of experts to meet February 1 to establish the nine official grades of cotton as directed by Congress. The list includes J A Airy New Orleans Joseph Atkers Atlanta F W Crump Memphis John Martin Paris Texas George W Meville New York Lewis M Peber Greeneville S C. The article notes widespread use of the grade system by growers and exchanges across Macon Bremen Charlotte Waco Memphis Liverpool and New York.
Dr R P Huger former mayor and physician presses to enjoin the Anniston City Council from boulevard work until the new council takes office. He argues a public hospital is a greater need for about 15 000 residents and questions bonds for 412000 at 6 percent due in 10 years to fund the boulevard.
About 400 miners of the Quemahoning Coal Company in the Meyersdale field walked out after the company refused their demand for 60 cents per ton. The stoppage was reported from Cumberland Maryland on January 29.
Former Governor N C Blanchard, a Louisiana native and State University graduate, marked his 60th birthday in Shreveport amid congratulatory messages. A 13 year House representative and four year U S senator, he left office last May.
Copenhagen January 29 The third anniversary of King Frederick VIII secession was marked as a public holiday with flags, addresses of congratulation from societies, and widespread displays of royal pictures. The king's popularity and active leadership in education, the army, and philanthropy are noted along with his role as chancellor of the university and head of Danish Free Masons.
City physician T. J. Brothers and Dr. J. M. Whiteside lead a vaccination drive in the Fifth ward after a mild smallpox case. Inoculations have targeted negro residents, the pesthouse holds affected individuals, and no new cases have appeared. The pest wagon drew crowds and red flags as the transfer began, though officials say no danger was present.
In a regular semi monthly session, the council approved Mayor pro tem Cooper's acceptance of Special Officer John Eden's resignation. Fire department appeals for more hose were sent to the fire committee. Lee Foundry received a five year tax exemption to spur new industry. Meat wagon tax set at 55 dollars, same as meat markets. Water contract referred to next administration. L N trainmaster Kemp secured a delay on enforcing watchman at Thirteenth street crossing until February 11 for review. Mayor Kilby away, Cooper presided with council members present.
Mobile January 29 The local wireless station received a message from the scout cruiser Birmingham, then 55 miles out from Fort Morgan, reporting all on board well and that the vessel would reach the bar at noon today.
In Nashville on January 29 a new sensation arises as efforts to remove Juror J M Whitworth from the jury in the Cooper and Sharp case proceed. The prosecution claims the note to Judge Hart ordering Whitworth’s removal was written by the juror’s wife under defense influence. Attorney General McCain plans to block Whitworth’s excusal while Judge Hart says he will review the matter later as veniremen are called again.
Douglaas Robinson, Roosevelt's brother in law, will prosecute lawsuits against the New York World and others over Panama canal libel claims. White House authorized the statement, with NYC as likely scene and District Attorney Jerome as prosecutor. Federal grand jury heard further testimony from Cromwell's agent and others.
Nashville reports that Representative Burbage introduced a drastic bill imposing a $5000 tax on express offices handling liquor shipments to small towns. The measure targets social clubs and aims to curb traffic, citing Texas precedent. In a separate note Mayor Brown urges city adoption of the state prohibition provisions to gain revenue from violations and to cover drink purchases.
Simpson and McClurkin, contractors, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S court. The firm shows debts of 2612.89 and assets of 772.58. Individually A C Bimpsop owes 2232.91 with about 3000 in assets and 7000 in exemptions claimed. McClurkin lists 647.85 in debts and 35 in assets with exemptions. The firm had secured several solid residential contracts, causing surprise at their financial trouble.
Assistant Surgeon Charles G. Alderman of the United States Navy died today in Lebanon Pennsylvania after a leave of absence for ill health. He died of pulmonary trouble three weeks after his leave was granted.
A 40 hour blaze in the Sutro tunnel near Comstock mines in Virginia City threatens seven miners with death as nineteen men fainted. The tunnel, 19 tiles long, was built to drain water and reduce pumping costs for the gold region.
In Canton Ohio on the anniversary of his birth the old McKinley home and tomb received wreaths from distant cities. Local schools held exercises with papers on his life and public service. The late president favored a red carnation as a boutonniere, a custom still observed by his acquaintances.
January 29 observations mark the birthday of President McKinley with Carnation Day use of his favorite flower. Memorial exercises are planned at Metropolitan Church under the United States Historical Society banner tonight.
Sheriff LeGrand returned from Chattanooga with George Meddows who faces burglary and grand larceny charges. In Chattanooga David Edwards was hanged at 4 p m for murder, a man who allegedly confessed to killing fourteen others and dismissed a minister’s prayer before execution.
The heaviest snow storm of the winter blankets Grand Rapids and western Michigan. Traffic and railroad service are practically suspended as 16 inches of snow bury the area across the western part of the state.
A brief notice from Amsterdam reports that negotiations are to be reopened on January 29. The report notes that the discussions center on key questions, with authorities seeking a renewed agreement. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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