23 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1907
Page
1
Reports from Shanghai on March 23 indicate a famine so severe it may exceed past famines. Thousands die daily as diseases ravage emaciated sufferers and civic committees prepare to broadcast appeals for global aid. The Christian Herald has already forwarded 100000 dollars for relief.
The Christina Herald sent $50,000 to the Chinese famine relief via the state department in Washington. A cable from Chinkiang reports desperate conditions with rioting and hunger. American funds have saved thousands from death. The Herald has remitted a total of $150,000 to the Red Cross through the state department.
An unusual Thursday night program in the Sunday school room of Second Presbyterian, led by Rev. W. A. Daniel, used booths styled as businesses to illustrate scripture. The event aimed to teach moral lessons and profits supported by the church.
A. F. McGhee recalls John A. Lewis of Meridian Mississippi as a energetic businessman and staunch Methodist turned Zionist ally of Dowie. He notes Lewis reared a large family, led a cotton seed oil concern, and earned community respect while seeking personal gain in Dowie’s Mexican colony venture.
A posse with bloodhounds pursues Cleveland Hardin after he attempted to assault Mrs. Ben Rice seven miles west of Florence. The alleged assailant, released from county jail last Saturday by Rice, was deterred by Mrs. Rice’s shepherd dog. Florence and surrounding areas brace for potential military protection if he is captured. Mrs. Rice is Sheriff Young’s sister-in-law.
Reports from Roumania's Pogrom area say General Tell is gaining control and troops are reinforcing. The government announces the worst is believed to be over as Jews recover from panic after peasant attacks.
A box of Dr King s New Life Pills disappeared between 9 30 p m yesterday and noon today from drug stores Elam Ordway Houser and Scanbrough Drugompany s. The pills advertised as a cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice were missing. 25¢.
Arthur Chappel gave himself up to the sheriff after a fatal shooting at the brick store farm below Oxford. He says the incident stemmed from a hiring dispute and threats from Lewis Franklin, who approached Chappel. Chappel fired first in the air then at Franklin, who died. Franklin, about 45, leaves a family. Chappel is 18 and claims self defense.
The census bureau reports per capita public indebtedness of 35.50 dollars in the United States and total public indebtedness of about 2.79 billion dollars. For every 2.85 dollars of debt there is 100 dollars of national wealth, with international comparisons cited and a note on long term prosperity from 1900 to 1904.
J W Friend of Pressed Steel Car Co Pittsburg says no job cuts at local office.Purchasing moved to Pittsburg. monthly plant visits. no official policy yet on capacity or future changes. Anniston and Chicago offices will handle large purchases.
A Billy goat disrupts a fifth grade class at Leigh ton avenue school causing pandemonium as pupils flee and Billy headbutts a bench student. The chaos ends with teachers petrified and the animal driven from the room amid scattered injuries and concern.
John Pearce a white man from Chatch ie was arrested yesterday by Sheriff LeGrand under two indictments from the grand jury one for practicing dentistry without a license and the other for using abusive language in the presence of a woman. He was released on 300 dollar bonds.
The Alabama City Gadsden and Attalla railway company completed a new brick and steel reinforced concrete power plant in Gadsden. The old plant was retired yesterday afternoon and transferred to the junk pile as the new facility took over its burden.
Will Ball a West Anniston resident was tried in City court on appeal for liquor license violation. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to 60 days on the streets. He was immediately turned over to the sheriff and sent to work to serve the sentence.
A description notes a turbine engine and the most modern electric generators, signaling advanced propulsion and electrical capacity details. The exact context remains unclear from the fragment but highlights high-tech equipment.
Local chamber of commerce drafted a petition to the weather chief in Washington and forwarded it with endorsement from Local Manager Clark. The goal is to secure a daily nationwide weather report for Anniston to improve local conditions.
Emmett McCormick of Gadsden faces a preliminary hearing in Sheffield on the Graves shooting. The hearing, postponed from last Wednesday to Thursday due to Graves’s condition, was rescheduled because he could not attend.
A Buford Georgia telegram states Richard Glosson formerly of this city was killed there yesterday with no details known. He was brother to Joe and Arthur Glosson and nephew of John and Nathan Glosson of Anniston, who traveled to Buford to arrange the funeral.
Talladega reports the Th and A railroad bridge across the Coosa is nearly complete with approaches and new track. It will begin regular service around April 1, linking Talladega to Birmingham with a double daily connection.
Washington March 23 President Roosevelt signed the commission of former Senator Joseph Blackburn of Kentucky as a member of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
In a regional endorsement, Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists of Toledo, O, vouch for F. J. Cheney and Company of Toledo. They declare Cheney trustworthy for 15 years and capable of fulfilling obligations. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers testimonials free with a 75 cent bottle price. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Clarry Ky Thaw and his lawyers submit affidavits from Delmas McPike Givason and alienists Evans Wagner Jellife Hammond Shields plus Thaw notes claiming he is sane. The defense argues a lunacy commission would bias a 1906 murder verdict, while Thaw trusts Justice Fitzgerald to deny such a commission.
Miss Mae Davis spent part of last week in Anniston as guest of Mrs. Matthews. Mrs. W G Milligan visited Choccoeboeco this week. Mrs. Oco DeArman went to DeArmanville Wednesday afternoon. Marvin Roberts of Oak Level was in the city last Saturday en route to Anniston. Dr R L Wright was in the Model City on business Thursday.
Five damage suits against the Talladega Electric Company over water backing from the Choccoloc Creek dam were settled in Talladega city court. Plaintiffs received from 200 to 900 in compensation, based on property location.
B Nutall a white man of Talladega was arrested by Officer Shiretaki after Robinson Bros alleged he solicited cotton mill labor from them this afternoon.
A brief line in an old notice emphasizes Kioatevallo coal as the top heat source. It lists contact as Phone 72 and names B. O. Watson, likely a local seller or advertiser.
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