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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
1
Louis A Boswell of Bastaboga Alabama arrives in the city promoting his self lifting airship modeled after a bird. It uses wing sails and four-wheel undercarriage to rise from the ground and navigate with propellers, challenging gasbag limits.
When you think of buying horses or mules remember that livestock selling has been a specialty with Donahoo & Co for years.
In Lucedale Mississippi Charles Brewer shot and killed his wife and mother in law and wounded his wife's grandmother and infant child before killing himself. The killings followed marital strife as his wife refused to return home and Brewer opened fire on the family.
Washington July 3 The average condition of the cotton crop on June 25 was 83.3, down from 84.6 on May 25 this year. It compares with 77 on June 25, 1905, 88 on the same date in 1904, and the 10 year average of 84.1.
Uncle Harrison Seay a well known colored hackman dies after a several month illness at his home. He lived in Anniston eighteen years and owned property in Montgomery. He was respected by whites and blacks. Funeral held at 3 pm, burial at Edgmont.
Tax Collector Eden was reprimanded by Mayor Kilby after firing a pistol in the city limits to intimidate John Colwell during an arrest for street tax delinquency. Colwell posted $25 bond and faces police court tomorrow amid crowd scrutiny and criticism of officers actions.
The Alabama Supreme Court denied Bud Owens written prohibition and upheld an election that moved the Cleburne Edwardsville Heflin court house dispute toward resolution. The ruling allows non secret ballots and upholds special act on removal votes, with Acker defending Heflin and Whitson Dyer representing Edwardsville.
Canton South Dakota July 3 The state Epworth league assembly opened today after weeks of preparations with a program of meetings and speakers planned for the event.
The two week program features lectures and entertainers. Notable names include General O. O. Howard, Eugene V. Debs, Sam Jones, and Dr. Thomas Nicholson, president of Dakota Wesleyan University.
Miriam Michelson presents a profile of a sensational writer in a Robinson's library setting. The piece sketches how lurid headlines attract readers and shape public perception amid early 20th century journalism culture.
Judge Emmett F. Crook acted as the judge for City Hardware companys essay contest on Why Citizens Should Patronize Home Industries. W. F. McCartney won the prize for the best essay submitted anonymously, with the winning piece to be published in Thursdays Evening Star.
A Lake Oxford Theatre program was rearranged last evening drawing enthusiastic applause. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers impressed patrons in a new role while the Dancing Durands delivered a big success. The bill included comedy moving pictures, Rogers duo in The Tramp and The Soubrette, A P F Roberts performing songs, the Dancing Durands, animated pictures, and The Haunted House one act comedy by the company.
Cashier Robert J. Ivey of the defunct First National Bank of Lineville waived examination before US Commissioner E M Lewis. Charged with two counts under national bank laws, bond set at 2500 each. Case to Federal court grand jury. government witnesses present. Ivey claims prosecutions are technical and he will be vindicated.
A Dutch Tank steamer named American reported collision with the Danish schooner Bertha off South Foreland and sank her. Eight of the Bertha crew were drowned. The incident was reported in New York by telegraph to The Star.
Tomorrow morning the local team will depart for Gadsden to play two games. The lineup includes Sibley as catcher, Reynolds and Rivers as pitchers, Owen at first, McCoy at second, Holton at short, Morton at third, Nunnelly Bullard Owens Harris Carter and McKee in the outfield. Fans will accompany the squad for support and rooting stunts. Reynolds will pitch the morning game and Rivera the evening contest.
In Los Angeles on July 3 Frank ie Neil and Abe Attell prepare for a 20 round title bout scheduled for tomorrow. The welterweight clash pits Attell against Neil as both fighters arrive for the forthcoming contest in this city.
Mrs Mary Thaw arrived in London for the Thaw murder case. She was met by the Earl of Yarmouth, her son in law, and she appeared ill and in black as she prepared to learn the latest developments. The Earl asked reporters to withhold news until informed by the Countess of Yarmouth.
Former Judge Olcott, chief counsel for Harry K. Thaw, decided to delay arraignment and keep the not guilty plea on record while motions are prepared. The tactic aims to veil defense moves from the prosecution. Mrs Thaw visited her husband again this morning.
Mrs. Thaw left the Tombs before noon and stated that any publication claiming she spoke is a lie. She refused further comment, promising to speak when the time is right.
The fighters complete their preparation and look in fine condition for the bout weighing 122 pounds. The Pacific club promotes the event and forecasts one of the largest ringside crowds in the area. The winner claims the title, purse, and a championship belt from the club.
An advertisement for Smiths kidney cure claims a guaranteed remedy with a money back offer. It promotes a trial at 50 cents and lists Scarbrough Drug Co as the seller.
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