12 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
1
A stark inquiry asks if Foster Eddys were involved in harming aged Mrs Eddy, suggesting a sensational claim about a controversial family figure and a long‑standing figure in religious history.
Foster Eddy joins plaintiffs in a suit alleging motives behind Mrs Eddy and her alleged fear he meant to kill her. Dr E J Poster Eddy, adopted son, says the Christian Science leader’s family member was convinced of a lethal intent and that Calvin Frye resented the adoption, with mental strain increasing under domination.
The Concord report says Dr. E J Foster Eddy of Waterbury Vermont and Mrs Eddy's adopted son joined the plan in the Christian Science suits. Defendants' camp attacks followed. General E M Baker, Mrs Eddy's cousin, issues a statement claiming Dr Eddy has not seen Mrs Eddy in ten years and that Eddy neglected publishing house accounts forcing his departure. Dr Eddy denies the charge.
W A Barry admitted memory loss as he faced nine days on the streets and fines totaling 45 dollars in police court for three offenses disorderly conduct theft of a gold watch and defacing public property. Witnesses testified to a drunken altercation on West Tenth Street and the attempted theft of Calvin Large’s watch. He allegedly tossed the watch to evade capture and damaged his jail cell window after arrest. The fine amounts were 12.70 for disorderly conduct 28.30 for theft and 4 for window damage.
Short classified note promotes Montevallo coal as best heat source with contact at phone 72 and B. O. Watson listed for inquiries.
W A Garrett president and Seaboard officials toured Birmingham and spoke on building the Anniston extension. The party, including J Sevier and T F Whittelsey, will head to Norfolk after inspection. Garrett said the next major move for the railroad is constructing the Anniston extension as a feeder to the Birmingham district.
Mr A Hill suspended by city mayor and police committee over Bud Dorsey whipping announces he will not resume duty after suspension expires. He has not submitted a written resignation and now works as assistant local manager for the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Messrs Ellis Buell and Woodrow of the orphans home committee of the Odd Fellows grand lodge toured the Edwardsville site offered for the home. They plan to return to the city tonight en route to Birmingham after inspecting Florence and Albertville, with a likely recommendation for a site to the next grand lodge session in Decatur in May.
Knoxville voters approved a ban on saloons by a 1921 vote margin. Lawmakers convene to consider abolishing the charter and reincorporating without saloons. Authorities set six months to close. Five thousand women and children marched to the polls and women staffed polling places all day.
Judge K P Crook named commissioners to assess damages for the Atlantic and Birmingham railroad right of way through lands of M E Williams and A Dishman. Williams case panel: L W Grant Oscar Sargent John F Crow. Dishman case panel: L D Miller J D Lumpkin George Crow.
In Toulon on March 12 a series of magazine explosions on the armored battleship Jene killed about 200 of its 700 crew and seriously injured 100, as mangled remains and debris arced into the harbor. Panic sparked jumps into the water as the ship wrecked.
New York March 12 The Harry K Thaw trial for murder of Stanford White has drawn unprecedented newspaper space and public attention. From January 23 to date New York papers published over 5 000 columns and 5 000 000 to 6 000 000 words. European coverage matched the affair s sensational reach surpassing the McKinley assassination. Costs for the Thaw case are estimated near 1 250 000 with defense at least 500 000 and total expenses potentially rising above 1 000 000 before verdict. State costs will also be heavy with judge and district attorney salaries and stenographers bills.
Ed Malcolm a negro from Rome, employed by Hinton and Coleman to chop wood near Weaver's, was shot by Jim Hinton a white man around 7 p m yesterday. Malcolm, wounded seriously, is believed to die. He had come from Rome, secured advance funds, and quit after one day of work in Jackson.
The Wilmer Avenue Public School honors list shows high achievers with averages of 90 or above. Included are multiple first and second grade divisions with teachers noted and students named such as Margaret Lea Henrietta Adams Thelma Chastain Lillian Clark and many others.
The Justice Department stated segregation of mail clerks by race cannot be allowed, despite white clerks' appeal in the Midwest. Officials said segregating Negro employees would be discrimination and refused to separate work areas or sleeping and dining facilities.
In ville, a conflict erupts when Mr Hinton intercepts a negro fleeing toward Rome. After the man attacks with a knife, Hinton fires, wounding him in the bowels. The wounded man is taken to Rome for treatment as the grand jury probes the incident.
The court ruled that White’s brother-in-law will be allowed to testify. This decision impacts the upcoming proceedings and may influence the outcome of the case.
Harry Thaw appeared well in court as J. Clinch Smith testified, claiming he talked with Thaw at the roof garden before the killing. The judge allowed Smith to testify as a state witness on relevant facts, marking a victory for Jerome over whether the testimony bears on Thaw's mental condition.
The first district Sunday school convention is set for March 17 at Aderhold's school house. Program includes devotionals by Prof. Ham and Lumpkin, Bible and primary classes, committee appointments, and addresses by C. A. J. Hollingsworth, J. D. O' Bryant, and Prof. Hightower. All Sunday schools in districts 1, 2, and 4 expected to be represented.
A county farmers union meeting is scheduled for March 21 and 22 at Boiling Springs. President J M Snow has called the gathering, and all locals are urged to send full delegations for business of great importance.
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