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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
1
In Comfort Texas on June 26 Joseph Geinhart shot bride Ernestine Kuber at their wedding in front of many guests. He then shot himself in the chest and is not expected to live. No motive has been found.
Miss Mary Hagar, struck by a bottle thrown by a servant during a Sunday scuffle at Ingram, is reported very much better and nearly recovered. The assailant, described as a negro servant, has not been located since the incident, and excitement has subsided with no expected further trouble.
The Curry Council No 9 Jr O U A M elected officers for the coming year despite rain. Elected were Councilor C R Segrest, Vice Councilor J B Gwin, Assistant Recording Secretary W K Yeatman, Financial Secretary C A Jones, Treasurer J H Edmondson, Recording Secretary L S Henderson, Conductor J J Hendricks, Warden O P Ward, Inside Sentinel F M Green, Outside Sentinel J D Holcombe, Trustee 18 months J D Holcombe. Installation set for the second Tuesday night in June by State Councilor W F McCartney.
Delegates to the Alabama Commercial and Industrial Association gathering in Gadsden began arriving in the city this evening. By the 10 o'clock meeting call time, practically all delegates were present.
If your stomach troubles you do not conclude that there is no cure for a great many have been permanently cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Get a free sample at J. L. Wikle's drug store and give them a trial. They a cure constipation and biliousness.
Harry Kendall Thaw rests in his Madison Square Garden case cell after the shooting of Stanford White. He has regained calm, reads newspapers, and awaits a visit from wife and counsel. Thaw’s changed life follows his wife’s revelation of her relation to White, with letters from White said to be in Thaw’s attorneys’ hands.
The King will hold court on Thursday instead of Friday to allow leading Jews to attend. Observers say this shows sympathy for persecuted Jews in Russia and aims to influence the Czar, who is expected to notice the act.
The state Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Montgomery next Friday the 29th to choose the legitimate Cleburne county committee. The two factions in the courthouse dispute may be resolved by the state panel. Hon. Hugh Merrell of the city sits on the state committee and will attend the meeting.
An earthquake rocked southern Wales this morning, fear spreading as children in Merthyr Tydfil fled schools. No injuries or damage were reported, but the event generated widespread excitement.
The 1906 proclamation by Mayor George B Ward endorses Alabama Home Coming Week from October 15 to 20 in Birmingham. Alabamians at home and abroad are invited to attend reunions, enjoy entertainments, and reconnect with old friends. For details contact Joseph B Bab, Secretary of Commercial Club.
Washington June 27 The House approved the senate bill for a lock canal with no debate. It now awaits the president's signature to become law.
The annual meeting of the South Carolina Press association scheduled for Isle of Palms is postponed to next month. The planned programme will be carried out on the new dates.
Dr H M Martin Jr attends Joe Cannon and reports he is much better today. The update indicates a positive turn in his condition with medical care continuing.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is recommended for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste. It avoids harsh purgatives like pills and tablets and offers a booklet and sample at Elam Ordway & Houser.
The Industrial Workers of the World postpones its Chicago convention due to uncertainty over the Moyer Haywood Pettibone trial and possible acquittal of Western Federation of Miners leaders. Opponents call the move a ploy to hide financial weakness and lack of funds to send delegates.
New London Conn wakes to anticipation of the Harvard vs Yale annual boat race. College men and visitors commute from New York and Boston as crews run final spins and spectators fill both river banks awaiting outcomes. Yale leads in betting with Yale money flowing in and Crimson supporters active.
Advice Judge G B Randolph warns readers about fakirs promoting fake detective associations. He notes men pay $10 for a badge and commission, then roam claiming authority to arrest, with no real power. He urges keeping money for necessities and avoiding such schemes.
The Republican state convention in Portland called to order today to nominate candidates for governor and other state offices. Governor William T. Cobb, a supporter of the prohibitory law and of the Sturgis Commission, is expected to be renominated by acclamation.
Oxanna lodge No. 203, K. of P., held a meeting last night electing officers for the ensuing term. Positions named include Chancellor Commander L. P. Puchinett, Vice Chancellor A. P. Ezell, Prelate T. H. Buckrell, Keeper of Records and Seal A. A. Brandt, Master of Arms R. T. Hulsey, Master of Exchequer A. L. Carr, Master of Finance C. N. Monroe, Master of Work J. B. Morrison. Inner guard and outer guard to be appointed. The recent term was very successful and the lodge has met at Rathbone lodge No. 68 in Oxford since a fire damaged its building. Continued occupancy awaits the lower-floor owner’s readiness.
ST PETERSBURG June 27 Members of the Presbrajensky regiment hold daily meetings where socialist sympathy is openly expressed. Agitation grows quickly among the Semenoff regiment also stationed here.
Near Alexandria yesterday afternoon Miss Evie Owens, 18, daughter of J A Owens, was struck by a bolt of lightning and killed instantly while in a cotton field on the O M Alexander farm. Her father, working nearby, reached the scene as she was pronounced dead. funeral arrangements were to be held today.
The PB lodge intends to reconstruct its portion of the damaged structure to restore the building. No additional details about timing or scope are provided.
Washington June 27 The conference of senate leaders with Speaker Cannon lasted past 2 AM. Cannon refused consent to a resolution fixing adjournment date, fearing passage of certain bills. He pressed for action on railroad rates meat inspection pure food immigration and naturalization bills before deciding when to adjourn.
Washington June 27 Colonel Oswald Ernst of the United States Army engineer corps is retired on account of age. A native of Cincinnati he graduated from West Point in 1864 and has served in many capacities and parts of the country.
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