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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
4
The Carrollton Alabamian Herald reports Hon. J. J. Willett of Uniston, brother to EB Willett, as a leading Democratic figure invited to welcome William Jennings Bryan back to the country. A running mate for the Democratic nominee has not been fixed, but Willett would carry the banner with distinction if accepted.
Two locomotives on the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling railway crashed this morning at West Wheeling West Virginia. Both engines were speeding and toppled into the river. Injured were William Scott engineer Walter Boynton fireman and Gerhard Bartrung all of McMe rham West Virginia with serious injuries.
In Boston Massachusetts the general grand council of Royal and Select Masters begins sessions marking the first time since 1850 the Cryptic and Capitular rites hold a combined meeting. The next day the general grand Royal Arch chapter convokes with many high degree masons in attendance.
A retired Kansas City farmer recalls a farm horse that demonstrated reasoning after a barbed wire injury. The animal refused to cross ground wires, then later retraced its route, recalling the danger and choosing a detour, a case the owner calls reflective reasoning.
Kaiser William has given a Bible in a silver-mounted cabinet to the New German Lutheran church in New York City. The inscription cites Heb 11 1, quoting Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
The Automobile Magazine notes that gasoline engines behave like steam engines and other engines, running lightly for a few minutes before delivering full power to improve performance and efficiency.
Seattle organizers join 500 to 1,000 riders for a 10 000 head roundup south of the Great Northern tracks in the Columbia basin. Horses will be branded, some sold, with proceeds shared pro rata. The Eph rata roundup draws Toby Richards and others including railroad men, Dr Hartnagle E O Jones Lloyd Transfer Arthur Bennett and Ken nel editors.
A Sun interview with a large dealer notes carpets are rapidly moving out of use in New York. Rugs dominate, rooms are fitted with modular patches, and landlords prepare floors for rug layouts to aid mobility amid high rents and frequent leases. Brooklyn remains more carpeted by owners.
W A Giltre of El Paso visits his brother J H Carre connected with Astjean National Bank in El Paso. Frank Gwin of Oxford takes a position at Wikle Drag Marcus Dancan and William Silliman, Presbyterians College students, leave for home. Morris Bush visits from Gadsden and O M Alexander returns from Missouri. Joan B Knox leaves for Birmingham. Houston Cryer goes to Nashville for a week. C W Cohen travels to Birmingham to visit wife in Hillman Hospital. Tidings from a family member are favorable and home return expected soon.
An old medical note warns kidney trouble is the most deadly disease as it silently takes hold before symptoms appear Foley's Kidneyre by Blardway and Houser is promoted as preventing progression if taken early.
The article details linen fabrics used for a trousseau suit. It highlights a white linen bande gown with coral linen trim and white pearl buttons. A linen belt decorates the bodice front, paired with a guimpe of baby lace and a matching lingerie hat.
The text sketches 1906 fashion silhouettes with circular skirts and high hats, noting a young flippant style. It mentions shirt waist ensembles and playful hair or lip details, capturing a era of evolving women’s dress and social presentation.
A person disturbed a Sunday congregation and was coughing during a service. The incident involved a request for a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tajm at the Ord way and Houser location.
A University of Geneva professor reports snails sense odors only when near. The experiment uses a glass rod dipped in a substance to attract the snail, which then reacts by drawing in its tentacles and altering its path. Snails also show skin and mucus responses to nearby scents.
After nearly three years since the murder of the king and queen of Servia, the perpetrators remain unpunished. Britain refuses diplomatic relations with the new king until justice is served. Belgrade reports the king plans to retire the guilty officers but acts cautiously to avoid further killings.
An evocative description promotes a resort in a summer season setting. Mentions Waynesville and Queen Resort with an elevation of 2,850 feet, highlighting a scenic highland retreat and a refined atmosphere.
The article recounts Senor Sarasate’s prized possession a Stradivari violin. It notes he played before Queen Isabella II of Spain at age twelve and that her majesty was highly pleased awarding him the instrument.
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