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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
1
The ongoing Merchant's library voting contest shows continued lead for the Alabama Synodical College, with Baraca Class rising to second as Noble Institute slips to third. New entrants appear, while many former contestants receive few or no votes this week and clear standings are listed up to noon.
Special to The Star Montgomery June 30 The state committee of Alabama’s Democratic and Conservative party ruled the seceding Cleburne county faction led by Judge A A Hurst not entitled to recognition. The regular organization headed by W B Merrell of Heflin will be treated as the party. The Hurst group sought a primary but did not file a county contest and withdrew before objections.
Harry Thaw endures a restless night in the Tombs as heat grips New York. He rises for ice water and walks the prison corridor while his lawyers maintain confidence in mounting an acquittal.
Washington June 30 Congress nears adjournment as the senate and house speed bills. The omnibus appropriation for public buildings is unresolved while the railroad rate bill has passed and awaits the president. An expected measure to convict Thaw and clear his brother’s name draws attention as adjournment is aimed before six.
At Talladega a Democratic executive committee set August 27 for a Fourth district congressional primary, filling a vacancy with W T Edmondson Jr. after J W Meslreath’s death. The resolution expressed sympathy to Meslreath’s family. Committeemen by county include Calhoun F L Blackmon and Edmondson Jr. Cleburne W B Merrell and Li E Adams. Chilton William Adams and R H Martin. Dallas R E L Neil and Robert Walker. Shelby W R Oliver and M F Smith. Talladega J K Dixon and M W L Smith.
A Mooring led committee investigates why Anniston shows a $4000 drop in tax receipts despite rising property values. Mayor Kilby and officials challenge the expert to explain the shortfall, while Mooring notes the books align with city records. The finance committee cites future-year yields from higher assessments.
In Odessa and at Trepoff's report in St Petersburg, General Trepoff warns the czar of growing mutinous feeling among sailors and Cossacks. He urges improved conditions for enlisted men, discipline for officers, and warns of possible rioting as three freight steamers are removed under warship guns amid seamen threats.
Col W H McKleroy announced official notice that the Third regiment A N G will encamp at Mobile on July 11 rather than July 8 as first planned. A street rumor suggested a later date of July 7, but he has received no information confirming that change.
A mixed roll of organizations and entities includes Colored Knights of Pythias 4, Brickmasons Union 69, Public library 3, Fifth ward public school 2, Calhoun club 2, Barber Memorial college 2, First Presbyterian church 2, Methodist church 1, Anniston college 1, Glen Addie Baptist church 1, Colored I C O F 100, J L M Curry council No 9 Jr O U A M 200, N 86 1 0 O O F 364, Friendship Baptist church 23, Abernathy cathedral 1, No 25 1 0 O O F 1, Eagles 470.
The 16,000 ton battleship New Hampshire was launched at Camden by the New York Shipbuilding Co. Governor McLane of New Hampshire attended with his staff as Misa Hazel McLane christened the vessel with champagne. Naval officers and Washington navy department representatives observed the ceremony. The ship is described as a powerful addition to Uncle Sam s navy.
Mrs. Anderson wife of Esquire Jas Anderson died this morning at six at their Coldwater home. She was 78 years old last Tuesday and hoped to live until that date. She leaves relatives and many friends. Burial will be in Coldwater tomorrow.
The craft measures 450 feet in length with a extreme breadth of 76 feet 10 inches. It will be required to maintain a speed of 18 knots for four consecutive hours.
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