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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
1
Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama turns eighty two amid birthday tributes. He plans a Senate speech advocating a sea level canal, contrasting with the administration favored lock plan, continuing his long canal advocacy and public service.
J A Ledbetter a long time Calhoun county resident and ex Confederate veteran died at his Weaver home at 3 this morning. He will be buried at Mount Zion cemetery at noon tomorrow. He left five sons and two daughters and was survived by brothers J M Ledbetter and W G Ledbetter.
The first payment of the $1,000 liquor tax under the Aikin law is due across Ohio. Hundreds of saloons have already closed, while those remaining plan to end free lunch, raise beer prices, and adopt other steps to offset the heavier tax burden.
A local office advertises old 1pence newspapers for sale. The notice indicates availability of antique issues and directs readers to inquire at the office for pricing and purchase details.
In Cronstadt heavy firing is reported as sailors assemble in streets where a meeting is under way. Access to the city is barred and police seek to maintain order. In St Petersburg officials face party dissent as guards refuse to confront protesting crowds.
Washington reports indicate the government may raise the Pekin legation guard by 200 marines. Secretaries Root Taft and Bonaparte discussed reinforcement options amid recent dispatches signaling unsettled conditions in China.
The Anniston Electric and Gas Co proceeds with a grand 1906 season at Oxford Lake park and theater dated to open soon. Manager William Z. Rogers leads a star lineup with A F Roberts, O C English, Violet Rogers, Lindley and Bell and new moving pictures nightly. Hobson City park line advances with a large amusement hall and a steam merry go round as the railroad crossing is completed and the park opens to visitors.
Miss Mae Wood of Colon Michigan sues Senator Platt of New York for divorce and alimony alleging a prior secret marriage before his union with Mrs Lillian T Janeway. Attorneys say a marriage certificate ante dating the Janeway marriage is in question. dispatches report Platt and Wood wed in a Fifth Avenue hotel on November 9 1901 and the promise to keep it secret.
Special to The Star OXFOR T June 20 As a result of the election in Company I Calhoun Rifles for a captain last night caused by the advancement of Daniel Houston Smith to the position of major Paul M Eichelberger was unanimously selected for the honor William Goodhue Bullard was made First Lieutenant and Richard Gowan Roberts second lieutenant by promotion There was a large attendance of the members and under the new officeral officers the company will maintain its high standard of excellence Captain Eichelberger has declared his intention of allowing his men to elect their own first sergeant although the office is really appointive An impromptu banquet was enjoyed last night after the conclusion of business when several enthusiastic patriotic speeches were made.
Abner C Thomas, jeweler and ophthalmologist, has purchased the Metropolitan Life Insurance building optical business at 29 East 23rd Street New York City and will assume control in about three weeks. His Sistersville West Virginia jewelry store will continue under his brother W T Thomas while L W Thomas heads 1026 Noble Street store. He is a skilled watchmaker jeweler engraver and will focus on the optical branch. Residents of Anniston who befriended him will regret his departure.
In Augusta on June 20 delegates from across Georgia gathered for the eighth annual State Federation of Labor convention. President G M Cohen called the meeting to order at 9 AM in the courthouse, marking the largest attendance yet. The three day sessions promise active discussion on federation matters while a spirited contest unfolds for president and secretary treasurer.
Webster Springs West Virginia June 20 The thirty ninth annual meeting of the West Virginia State Medical Association opened with strong attendance Plans call for tighter medical practice laws to be set during the three day convention focusing on regulatory measures and professional standards.
Athens Ga June 20 the University of Georgia alumni society chose Yale alumnus president Hadley as orator for next year First alternate is Congressman John Sharp Williams Mississippi second alternate Senator Daniel Virginia
The remains of Congressman Lester reached Savannah by telegraph this morning. A party of distinguished Savannahians escorted the body to St Johns church where the services were held this afternoon.
Wrecking tugs moved the Italian steamer Vincenzo Bonnano from a sand bar near New York as high water approached. The vessel is nearly afloat and not in danger. Seas are smooth and flotations expected by evening.
Mayor Kilby and Fred T Blackmon will welcome visitors as the Fraternal Order of Eagles state Aerie convenes in Eagle's hall Florence. R T Simpson of Florence will respond, with J W Edmonds Jr presiding and Jerry Fountain leading the state session. Degree work, committees, and a barbecue at Oxford Lake are on the agenda.
Two men were killed and over twenty workers narrowly escaped in a Pennsylvania tunnel collapse near New York. An air pressure surge blew mud from under the shield creating a forty foot fountain on the East River surface. Two men were blown upward by the air flow and drowned as the heading emptied of air filled with water. Several workers were injured in the crush to escape.
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