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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
1
The Diamond Jo steamer Quincy sank near Trempealeau Wisconsin in 14 feet of water after grounding last night. No lives were lost though 69 passengers reached LaCrosse this morning and rescuers pursued survivors along the marshy riverbanks.
The twelfth annual Iowa State Bar association meeting opening in Des Moines with about 300 lawyers. Topics include reform of the jury system, punishment of juveniles, and the divorce problem. D D Murphy outlines Supreme Court decisions. Judge Campbell to give annual address on executive freedom.
A brief note notes Miriam Michelson presenting A Yellow Journalist at Robinsons Library. The event location is Robinsons Library, with Michelson as featured author in a reading or discussion setting.
Anniston's electric car system expands with two new cars and four trailers on the way. Two trailers mirror the last batch and two accommodate summer cars. Vehicles are being built in North Carolina and arrival was delayed. manager Sexton has sped shipment and expects them within days.
Geo. W. Cobb collector of customs at Elizabeth City and a prominent Raleigh Republican died suddenly this morning in Raleigh. He was well known in political and civic circles and had served in federal duties.
The Salvation Army picnic handed out a large lunch, ice cream, lemonade, boat rides, and a ride on the flying jenny. The Army thanks Bell Weatherly & Co Ledbetter Produce Anniston Produce Polar Ice Mr Rogers and park management for a sunny, smooth event enjoyed by all.
Milwaukee July 12. The Wisconsin Bankers association begins its annual convention with President J H Puelicher of Superior presiding. A number of prominent financiers will be heard over the two day session.
A Federal grand jury opened in Jamestown on July 12 to investigate possible commerce law violations by the Pennsylvania Railroad and Standard Oil. Allegations claim the railroad gave Standard Oil a 9 cent per barrel rate from Elmira to Rochester while independent firms were charged 39 cents per barrel.
Chief Deputy W C LeGrande will travel to Spiegner Alabama to fetch William Cline who is charged with the December murder of John Ed Phillips and was convicted and sentenced.
The Evening Star admits an error in a report about the Anniston Trading Co building. The piece details court actions, territory changes, and alleged evictions tied to Judge Pelham, with corrections noting efforts to relocate occupants rather than force removal. It references Cline, J. Houser, and Alabama National Guards in Calhoun and Cleburne counties.
Eight killed and sixteen injured in a London to Brighton motor omnibus crash on Hanerodd hill. Bus left the road on a steep decline, burying passengers and scattering them. authorities fear more deaths among the injured.
A blaze that began at 11 30 last night razed 22 structures in Lynnville Indiana. The town of about 1000 residents faces estimated losses around 200000 dollars as firefighters battled the flames.
Special to The Star Mobile Alabama July 12 nine companies of the Third Regiment A N G arrived by special train and camped at Monroe Park facing Mobile Bay. Col McKlevoy will issue first orders at dress parade this afternoon. Lt Col H B Kennedy commanded the units with guards posted and the trip from Birmingham noted as slow and tiresome.
Nashville July 12 The largest Tennessee Republican convention at the Ryman auditorium indicates H. Clay Evans a likely unanimous choice for governor. Evans would face off against the Brownlow faction led by Walter P. Brownlow, with reconciliation likely to defeat the Democratic ticket in the coming campaign.
NEW ORLEANS July 12 The patient at La Place Louisiana after yellow fever was reported sick yesterday is now well and the disease seems unlikely to spread The state board adopted a resolution directing Dr Irion to determine what laws were violated by the failure to report cases and whether the attending physician can be prosecuted for not reporting promptly to health authorities
Sevastopol reports Vice Admiral Chuknin commander of the Black Sea fleet died this morning after being shot yesterday by a sailor during a garden walk at his villa. He never regained consciousness and was taken to a hospital. Two others are reported to be dying.
The old calaboose in Oxford Alabama is being remodeled into an ice house. The jail is vacating as the restaurant moves into the vacant store room on Choccolocco Street between the Star office and Higginbotham's grocery. Two steel cages ordered by the city are expected daily while prisoners remain at the Anniston jail.
The Court of Cassation annulled the death verdict against Captain Dreyfus for treason to Germany. No new trial is ordered, enabling his return to the army with his honor restored. Captain Dreyfus was absent. his brother Mathieu rushed to convey the news to him at a hotel.
A spike on the Southern railroad eight miles west of Petersburg caused a freight train wreck this morning. A fireman and a brakeman were killed and two crewmen injured as the engine toppled and cars were demolished. Bloodhounds, led by an angry mob, are on the trail of the wreckers.
Chicago July 12 A good attendance marked the thirtieth annual meet ing of the Illinois State Bar Association which opened at the Chicago Beach Hotel with prominent beach and bar figures from across the state. President George T. Gage of Peoria reviewed recent Illinois General Assembly legislation and related judicial decisions. The meeting will continue tomorrow.
A brief notice advertises the Constitution newspaper available daily for ten cents a week at Robinsons store.
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