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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
1
Seventeen applicants took civil service exams for clerk or carrier posts in the government building. Ed D. Smith and F. H. Snow led the room tests on the third floor with results expected in 12 to 14 days after sending reports to Washington. Eleven white men and six negroes applied, as salary increases draw more candidates.
Special to the Star Norfolk Va July 17 The second day sessions of the annual convention of state and national food and dairy departments covered pure food law enforcement and related topics Papers included Adulteration in Confectionery by Prof Cc B Cochran and butter and cheese factory sanitation by Prof A H Wheaton Milk inspection work at Richmond by Dr E C Levy city milk supply inspection by H E Schuknecht and the score card and its use in dairy inspection by Prof E H Webster Many technical discussions followed on subjects of interest to food and dairy officials
Philadelphia July 17 Bob Fitzsimmons reenters the ring for the first time since December 1905 to fight Jack Johnson in a six round bout. The Washington Sporting Club presents the match as part of a program for the visiting Ellis. The event draws keen interest as heavyweight action returns to the East. The club expects a record crowd.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Skies will stay mostly dry with mild temperatures across Anniston and nearby areas.
Early today news from Salisbury North Carolina reported the death of Mr N B Britton from injuries sustained the day before in Kanapolis. Crepe hung on Interstate Roofing Company door and mourners in the city and beyond. His remains were taken to Marion Virginia for burial this afternoon.
Berlin dispatch notes the Tageblatt warnings that Persia teeters toward civil war with a July 25 date for a constitutional oath. Parliament pressures the shah to honor the constitution while the shah vows dissolution and imprisonment of deputies. The army’s loyalty is pivotal as soldiers are unpaid.
A Bible conference for the synods of Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Mississippi of the Presbyterian church USA will meet in Lebanon Tennessee from Tuesday July 30 through Sunday August 4. The event aims to inform inspire provide recreation and fellowship with a strong program and music directed by Rev Alvin L Carter using the Winona Hymns and hoping to spark a regional revival.
The condition of Dr E Stakely Ayers in Jacksonville worsens gradually with growing critical concerns from friends. The report notes his health declining and fears for his life as days pass.
Special to the Star Montgomery July 17 A clerk miswrote years instead of months extending Rehina Rivers of Houston county nearly two decades for a 20 month sentence. She died just before release. A bill to compensate the mother for the extra time is introduced.
In Nashville on July 17 President W W Finley of the Southern Railway told the Nashville Board of Trade that railway rate regulation agitation had achieved its aims but now risks the credit of railways. He urged adherence to the constitution and an end to state actions he described as confiscation of property.
The soldier boys left at 8 am for the annual Huntsville encampment. Four Alabama companies from Alexander City Sylacauga Talladega Anniston and Oxford join en route with Gadsden and Albertville firms as Birmingham Decatur and Florence units head to meet them. The Anniston unit has 45 men and Oxford 58. Col W H McKleroy leads with staff including Maj D H Smith Maj M J Williams Chief Surgeon Sgt Major Co H Young and others. Col Thomas F E Kilby will attend Governor's Day review Monday.
Nashville July 17 The American Cyanamid Company led by President Frank S Washburn plans extensive South wide construction of nitrogen fertilizer plants using atmospheric nitrogen The first plant valued at 20 000 tons capacity will rise at Museleshoals Tennessee on the Tennessee river nine miles above Florence Alabama Construction to start next winter A Niagara Falls plant will supply power and market next spring with larger Southern plants to follow over about two years status uncertain the North Carolina site also planned Executive offices to be in Nashville
In New York on July 17 a vigorous denial was issued at Klaw and Erlanger’s office denying reports of a $100 million theatrical trust uniting all playhouses players and playwrights. No official statement was available as Erlanger was away and Levy Mayer, rumored organizer, was in Europe.
George J. Keene former Alabama hotel manager departs Aniston with W E Schofield of Chicago to review Texas and Southwest hotels aimed at returning to hotel work. Schofield, a veteran broker, has built a strong reputation and promises future visits to Anniston.
In Clinton Wisconsin authorities thwarted an attempt to steal the body of Mrs. Pet Magill, former wife of I H Magill banker. Magill and his 19 year old wife are returning from San Diego to face murder charges as the grave is examined for cause of death whether poison or chloroform. Police probe possible motives by Magill's friends or enemies.
Cherryvale postmaster F M Hamilton also runs a general store and stock patent medicines. He says Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is standard here and never fails to give satisfaction. Sold by J L Wikle.
W G Brockway 53 cashier of Gadsden National Bank died in Rome Georgia Monday night after becoming ill while visiting Capt John D Printup's family. He left Gadsden Sunday morning in good health and spirits and grew worse through the day.
The bodies of six victims from the battleship Georgia explosion were claimed at Chelsea naval hospital, with two more bodies sent in. Seaman Edward F. Walsh of Lynn died after surgery, his body to be returned to Lynn. Two injured sailors, James P. Thomas and Louis O. Meeze, are not expected to survive, while five others are seriously ill but improving. three may recover.
Wireless dispatch from the Minnetonka reports Mark Twain and crew as fog reduced visibility when a Bark struck at 6 30 causing minor damage to bowsprit. Twain notes prompt actions prevented disaster and passage continues at sea.
Montgomery July 17 A report to the governor by W W Haralson finds the books and accounts of the office of the commissioner of agriculture under R R Poole badly mixed up vouchers defective and details missing. He cannot locate cancelled checks and cannot report on the office during Poole's tenure with Jesse Adams as chief clerk.
Louisville July 17 Henry Watterson, veteran editor and Democrat, says tariffs and trusts are the main Democratic issues for 1908. He calls for strict constitutional observance by government branches and doubting Roosevelt’s bid for a third term. He projects Taft as the Republican nominee.
The Southern branch of the Kappa Alpha fraternity met in a biennial convention at Ocean View Norfolk Va with over 200 delegates from leading Southern colleges. Founded at Washington and Lee in 1865, the society now has about 7000 members across 50 active chapters.
Montgomery July 17 Superintendent of Education H Gunnells remarks on the defeat of the school supervision bill in the house. He says rural children have long fought for supervision similar to urban pupils and notes both education committees in the house and senate have reported favorably a bill to protect rural children.
An unique exhibition in London on July 17 promotes women's work in agriculture. It showcases farm and dairy products, landscape gardening, and home decoration with participants from Germany, France, and other nations under the women's agricultural and horticultural international union.
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