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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
1
In a tense climate Sweden faces mounting anti immigration sentiment and restrictive policies. Public debate intensifies as authorities pursue stricter enforcement and migrants weigh options. Protests and political rhetoric highlight a nation divided over border control and social cohesion.
King Haakon VII was formally crowned in Tronhjem cathedral as European diplomats attended or sent delegates. The Swedish government abstained from participation citing personal wishes of King Oscar, causing tensions. The Queen appeared nervous throughout the ceremony and a banquet for 400 guests was held tonight with further festivities planned.
The coronation of King Haakon VI of Norway occurred shortly before noon with a royal procession from Stiftsgaarden to Munksgaarden and the cathedral. Foreign envoys and American guests attended as crowds cheered the king in a blend of grandeur and democratic spirit.
London comments fiercely on Chicago meat packing disclosures. A leading journal calls the industry a chronicle of carrion and worse, noting Britain imported two and a half million sterling worth of such goods last year and questioning future trade impacts.
Richard Ivins was hanged in Chicago for the murder of Mrs Franklin D Hallister, a society and church woman. He dragged her from a florist to a carpenter shop, tortured and assaulted her, and strangled her with wire twisted by pliers.
W R Ivey as administrator of F L Ivey sues the city of Anniston for 30000 in circuit court. Trial began yesterday with plaintiff witnesses and large testimony. Defense began presenting evidence this afternoon and will require time to finish. Case stems from F L Ivey being thrown from a furniture wagon into a city sewer excavation, leading to his death.
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing horror at the massacres of Hebrews in Russia and offering the sympathy of the United States to the bereaved on the basis of race and religion. The measure, introduced by Mr. McLaurin of Mississippi, was approved in Washington on June 22.
Northfield Mass June 22 The student conference first in Moody era summer gatherings opened today under promising auspices. A notable list of speakers includes Bishop Anderson Chicago Principal R A Falconer Halifax Robert E Speer New York Dean Bosworth Oberlin College Dr Samuel M Swemer Arabia and Rev H E Foedick.
The Hobson City line under Anniston Electric & Gas Co will begin tomorrow. The two and a half mile route runs through Hobson City into Hobson City Park in Montclair New Jersey. The ten day conference will focus on after college problems.
The Colored Women’s Baptist State convention meets at Friendship Baptist in West Aniston for its 22nd annual session to promote Christian and educational aims among African Americans. President Miss S. C. Foster of Montgomery leads opening ceremonies with visitors including Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. Wells, and Dr. Booth addressing biblical study.
Tab Cobb of White Plains reports a large diamond back rattler attempting to swallow a grown hen in his chicken yard. The snake with ten rattles and a four inch wide head was killed after the struggle.
Representative Longworth and Mrs Longworth depart London for Kiel to meet Kaiser Wilhelm. They plan return for the next British royal drawing room to be presented to King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
In Taladega two saloon partners, Dudley Brown and Henry Knight, fatally duelled at a skating rink with Miss Effie Hart wounded by a stray bullet. Brown killed Knight with five shots. Knight returned four shots before both men died. Cause remains unclear.
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