Great Gare Taken Amid Scarlet Fever Elections
City residents face elections tomorrow as health warnings rise over Scarlet Fever cases. Officials urge caution while campaigns proceed amid public health concerns and local turnout expectations.
05 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1906
Page
1
City residents face elections tomorrow as health warnings rise over Scarlet Fever cases. Officials urge caution while campaigns proceed amid public health concerns and local turnout expectations.
City reports 1,271 pupils in five public schools, down 100 from peak enrollment this year. Officials cite scarlet fever as a major factor and detail new school admission rules requiring physician certificates and longer removals after illness. In Washington, 24 states vote on governors, with 23 holding general elections and 32 legislatures up for choice.
Dr Thomas offers Eelectric Oil branded as a cheap accident insurance claiming it stops pain and heals wounds. Available at all druggists with price noted as 20.
The fifth annual exhibition by the Pennsylvania Society of Miniature Painters opened today at the galleries of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Navy is referenced in the caption.
Indiana conducts a machine test in six counties with 286 devices. Officials expect results by 7 pm, with tabulated returns telephoned to Indianapolis headquarters. If successful, machines may be adopted in all counties by next state election. Cities include Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Evansville, Muncie and Crawfordsville.
The Georgia preacher J G Rawlings convicted of hiring colored men to assassinate the Carter family must hang. The U S Supreme Court, via Chief Justice Fuller, affirmed the lower court verdict and ordered immediate issuance of the mandate to carry out the sentence.
Washington November 5 plans for six government buildings to be erected at the Jamestown exposition have been completed. They will be arranged around Raleigh square and the Colonial in style.
District Attorney Moran, a gubernatorial candidate, releases a mass of evidence alleging a tobacco trust system to sway state legislatures. He claims Collier's Weekly delayed publication of this material until after the election and cites A. D. Hughes, former Michigan state senator, saying he sold the evidence for 1500 dollars with a publication window set after August 1.
Medical men worldwide follow a proposed Washington test to see if cold tea can prevent or cure typhoid fever. The British surgeon attributes possible prevention to tea, citing Japan and England’s lower typhoid rates as supporting evidence.
Dr. Stephen Wise, longtime Beth Israel rabbi of Portland Oregon and leader in Pacific coast Jewish progressive circles, spoke at the YMCA in New York warning against extremism. He praised Theodore Roosevelt as a key saving asset of the Republican party.
In Anniston officers raided a Saturday game at Fifteenth and Dooley, arresting Bud Crook Gilbert Hodges Ed Clark A Jenkins and Henry Cotton. A second chase on the Alexandria road led to Frank Rowland Alley Edmondson and James McReynolds. Each gamester was fined 6.50, totalling 52 dollars in cash or labor.
Charleston observed gala week as the city opened its gates to visitors today. residents dressed in their finery and city attractions prepared to showcase local culture and hospitality during the weeklong celebration.
New York reports Manx FP. Thm. sen political manager for W R Hearst says he is certain Hearst will win by 200000. He cites Republican desperation and money as key factors, noting large sums spent in Albany and Clinton counties and alleging corporate contributions are circulating to campaign managers.
Second Lieutenant Noble J Wiley, ill with yellow fever aboard the transport Sumner, was sent to Animas hospital with a mild fever. He was en route home on leave and did not visit Camp Columbia during a brief island stay.
Montgomery reports Congressman A. A. Wiley will depart for Havana to be with his son Lieutenant Wiley. The elder Wiley formerly served as lieutenant colonel of the Fifth Infantry in Cuba and was General Lawton's chief of staff.
The weather bureau predicts pair weather and a moderate temperature for Tuesday. It expects generally fair conditions across the eastern, central, western, and southwestern states on Election Day.
A Norwegian bark while loading lumber outside Goxton harbor dragged her anchors and grounded on the North reef. The vessel is a total loss and the 12 crew members remain aboard as rescuers cannot reach them because of high seas. They face death from cold if not reached soon.
Coroner Caskill reports experts found a loose rail caused the Pennsylvania railroad Thoroughfare draw crash last Sunday in which more than fifty died. The jury continued the inquest and examined the bridge and cars. findings were not released. The missing boy Joseph McElroy remains unrecovered.
Special to the Star from Santa Fe New Mexico and Arizona face a joint statehood vote in elections tomorrow. New Mexico is nearly certain to approve the measure, while a Arizona rejection could spur a New Mexico constitution and a plea to Congress for admission this winter.
Boston Nov 5 The grand jury began examining charges of misuse of state funds brought by District Attorney Moran against William H Fairbank chair of the Massachusetts Commission for the Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown expositions. Witnesses include James N Corpins former secretary to Governor Walcott and to the commissions.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory prepare to elect delegates to the constitutional convention set to convene November 20. Key issues include Prohibition corporate control and taxation among others shaping the election.
The Mississippi industrial exposition opened in Jackson on November 5 and will run through the week. Senator McLaurin delivered the formal address. Governor candidates are scheduled to speak on Wednesday.
Oxford news and city briefs summarized from page 1 telegraph and call items. Short items cover transfers, notices, and local happenings with minimal detail.
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