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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
1
Western Steel Car and Foundry reported a highly productive week with up to 1,700 workers employed and an average weekly headcount near 1,600. The plant produced as many as 24 cars in a day, averaging about 22 daily, and the payroll runs around 75 000 dollars monthly. Orders extend over more than a year, and workers are described as steady and reliable.
New York July 11 detectives after an all night vigil at Hotel Pierrepont served a subpoena by placing it in Mrs Beatrice Schwartz s hand as she opened her door to let a boy in with ice She is a witness in the Thaw murder case Thaw spent yesterday with his lawyers and expects Mrs Thaw to arrive Saturday Also William Sturgis at Berlin Conn says he will tell anything of value to the DA if he is met at the Hartford counsel s office.
A Berlin dispatch reports the Kaiser’s health again causes concern among friends. Officials describe his ailment as mental rather than physical, with irritability and poor concentration. The trip north was urged by court physicians, and doctors fear a possible breakdown without prolonged rest.
A London firm plans a dedicated steamship line from Boston to London and Hull for American apples. Ships will sail every fort night with capacity for 20 000 barrels. The new service aims to speed exports and improve marketing abroad as a large U S crop is expected.
In Minneapolis at the National hotel H R Wilson said to live in Milwaukee killed Grace Moore. Motive believed jealous rage. Wilson assaulted the victim then poured alcohol on her clothes and set fire. The body burned nearly completely before discovery. Wilson escaped and authorities sought him.
Secretary of War Taft, en route to Put-In-Bay, declares he is not a presidential candidate. He addresses the Ohio State Bar association on the Panama Canal construction, focusing on legal issues and receiving frequent applause from lawyers and jurists.
An man who claimed to be a Secret Service agent and then a Seaman on the Battleship Kentucky was arrested in Oyster Bay while trying to hire a car to Sagamore Hill. He gave the name Edward Moore claiming to come from New York to see the president about an important matter. He will be detained for a sanity investigation.
Alabama National Guards will stop drilling in the armory to allow the Anniston Trading Company to occupy the entire building. The owner Mr C J Houser began cutting an elevator shaft this morning to ease access for the Trading Company which leases the third floor. Guardsmen reportedly left their armory door open during departure for Mobile enabling Houser to reorganize the space with new tenants. Guards expected to resume drills over Farabees grocery store when they return.
The city council meets tomorrow in regular semi monthly session. The street committee report on Noble street paving, prepared by Councilmen Cooper Markstein and Ward with Mayor Kilby, follows a Birmingham street inspection.
King Edward with Queen and Princess Victoria arrived in Newcastle for a state entry marked by a grand reception. The day openedArmstrong College wing and a memorial infirmary, plus a white marble statue unveiling in Leazes Park, ending with a civic dinner before a return to London.
Florence Ala July 11 Mrs B Eldred dies after a decade long illness confining her to bed throughout. She is survived by immediate family and was a longtime resident of the community. Funeral arrangements pending.
Federal grand jury in Cleveland adjourns to discuss oil trust and railroad relations. United States District Attorney Sullivan will seek guidance from the Attorney General in Washington. Absence of Standard Oil officers including Treasurer Vilas cited as a factor.
General William Oates former Alabama governor and candidate for alternate U S senator visited the city today. He left at 2 20 for Gadsden where he spoke yesterday with W Fitts another candidate for the same office. Oates has many friends here and is expected to speak again soon.
The thirtieth annual meeting of the Illinois State Bar Association will be at the Chicago Beach Hotel in Chicago on July 12 and 13. James Hagerman of St. Louis delivers the annual address. Speakers include M. J. Daugherty of Galesburg on Law of Primary Election and Robert McCurdy of Chicago on The Municipal Courts of Chicago. William R. Curran of Pekin discusses Graft, with Clarence Darrow of Chicago and William R. Hunter of Kankakee leading a discussion on municipal ownership. George T. Cage of Peoria presides.
United States cruiser Charleston with Secretary Root aboard departed San Juan Porto Rico for Para Brazil last night. Earlier Root was taken for an automobile ride about Porto Rico.
A heavy two day rain swept the region with wind causing washouts but little damage reported locally. Farmers welcomed the timely downpour to save corn and cotton as roving reports stretch toward Jacksonville. The Sunbeams held a Sunday meeting electing new members. Mr and Mrs Woodruff left for Yusk two weeks ago due to Mrs Bridges illness.
Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and may effect a cure when taken early. Elam Ordway and Houser advertise the product and claim strong medicinal benefits.
In San Francisco on July 11 Mayor Schmidt announced he had asked for the resignation of the police commission and pledged to clean up city government. The move signals a broader drive to overhaul municipal leadership.
Mutinies by dissatisfied troops spread across the empire with outbreaks where soldiers resisted officers' orders. Ten serious mutinies reported from ten districts. An attempt to assassinate Admiral Chukian at Sevastopol left him wounded and hospitalized.
A strong Georgia delegation of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary sails from Savannah for Saratoga to attend the 45th biennial national convention. Former national president P. J. O'Connor leads the party with members from Macon Augusta Atlanta Savannah and other cities.
July deaths noted and Miss Hattie Bridges visiting relatives in town. Rev Baird delivers a sermon on Faith Hope Love and Charity at the Methodist church. Mt Zion Baptist ordains three deacons J W Adams Chitwood and Charlie Mayes. J G Woodruff heads to Mexico leaving Maggie to run the post office. Emmie Woodruff visits, while Norris Woodruff’s sister attends his duties. The Woodruffs return from Tusk.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York reports four years without kidney symptoms after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says the medicine stopped brick dust sediment and pain and highly recommends it to others with kidney or bladder trouble.
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