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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

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Haley Convicted For Liquor Sale In Police Court

Andrew J Haley was found guilty of selling liquor last Sunday to Henry Denton in Grace's pool room. He was fined 100 dollars, costs, and sentenced to six months on the streets with an appeal planned. other liquor cases were dropped due to misissued warrants and new warrants were filed against Taylor and Cobb.

Andrew J. Haley Creen Henry Denton Haley Tate and Walker Denton Maley Grace Cross Hiram McCartney Tom McKinsey W. 8. McQuffin J. FP. Taylor C. BH. Cobb H. C. Bales Taylor Cobb Bales McGuffin

Night riders raid in Bracken county tobacco district

In Bracken county the town of Claysville was raided by a fifty-strong armed gang. They ordered citizens to extinguish lights and go to bed, firing over a hundred shots with no injuries reported. Farmers warned not to sign tobacco crops over to a pool.

Lexington Claysville Bracken County

National Roller Polo League Opens With Eight Teams

Providence Rhode Island October seventh marks the start of a season forecast to be the most successful in the National Roller Polo league. Teams this year include Providence Worcester New Bedford Waterbury Brockton Taunton Pawtucket and Fall River.

Providence R. I Worcester New Bedford Waterbury Brockton Taunton Pawtucket Fall River

John H. Carter Dies After Prolonged Illness

John H. Carter of Sixteenth Street and Walnut Avenue died at 3 PM Thursday after a long period of paralysis. He had been bedridden since July 4 and had shown brief rallies before a final decline. His death was anticipated since yesterday evening as his condition worsened.

John H. Carter Sixteenth Street Walnut Avenue

Negro Murderer Is Captured in Atlanta

Mitch Bush, a negro, charged with murder in Leatherwood gambling game, has been captured in Atlanta by Deputy Sheriff John Rowland. He will be brought back for trial at this term of the city court. He had been sought for some time.

Mitch Bush Atlanta John Rowland LeGrand Bush Leatherwood

Quarantine Station Site Chosen Near Galveston

Washington Oct 7 Officers of public health and marine corps have been appointed to select a quarantine station near Galveston Texas.

Galveston Washington Public Health and Marine Corps Texas

Tigers Ready for Fray with Pirates in World Series

The Detroit Tigers arrived in Pittsburg and are eager for tomorrow's game against the Pirates for the world baseball championship.

Tigers Pittsburg Detroit Tigers Pirates

Clergy, Officials Bring Anti Amendment Voice To Clanton

The anti amendment campaign highlights Governor Comer and Judge Denson speaking in Clanton at 10 30 AM with prospects of Jesse Stallings attendance. W C Edler travels from Birmingham seeking Bowmen and Stallings while J F Greer sides with opposition after a fiery Birmingham address.

Clanton Reynolds J. O. Middleton Bb. B. Comer N. L. Denson Supreme Court Chilton County W. C. Edler Union Birmingham Denson Edler P. G. Bowman Jesse Stallings Lee Long Bowman Stallings Mr. Stallings J. F. Greer

Delegates Named for Good Roads Convention

H I Williamson of the Anniston Prosperity Club named delegates to the Alabama Good Roads Association meeting in Birmingham on October 7 and 15. The list includes L U Kaplan R W Cobb M J Black G B Randolph and others. County commissioners and Anniston city delegation names have been published. Calhoun County and the city expect strong representation and urged improvements.

Prosperity Club Wood Roads National Good Roads Association Birmingham Ity Club H. G. Ernest G. G. Britton W. D. Sellers C. IF. Douglas C. D. Kline A. H. Shepperd H. ©. Lynch Wikle Anniston Calhoun County City of

Governor B. B. Comer Attacks Judge Jones in Interview

Governor Comer accuses Judge Jones of bias in Alabama rate cases and links him to railroad interests. Comer recounts seeking Roosevelt's help two years ago and asserts the judge’s environment and ties compromised fair trials in rail rate matters.

Montgomery B. B. Coner Thomas G. Jones Federal Court Alabama Jones Law

President Tait Enjoys First Complete Rest

El Portel California October 7 The President takes a rare full rest after leaving Beverly. From 7 to 11 this morning three stage coaches traverse the mountains as the party views peaks cascades and guides. Luncheon at Chinquepin then continues toward Wanona arriving by 4 pm for a night stop. Tomorrow they plan excursions to the big trees.

el. Portel Cal Beverly Chinquepin Wawona Wanona

Governor Accuses Judge of Court Room Bravado

Governor Comer charges that Jones invited railroad workers to his chambers and assured them of court protection in a public display. He says the attorney general refused to appear, claiming the judge prejudged the State, and cites contempt against Solicitor Steagall for talking back to a federal deputy. The governor labels the judge's warnings of civil war as fevered fantasy.

Roosevelt Comer Washington Judge Jones Jones Steagall Alabama

Farmer Beaten Near Opelika By Two Negroes

A special dispatch from Montgomery reports George W. Collier a prominent local farmer near Opelika was assaulted by two black men last night seriously beating him. Ed Edwards confessed involvement and implicated Ed Davis in the attack.

Montgomery Journal George W. Collier Opelika Ed Edwards Ed Davis

Cook Dispute Erupts Over North Voyages and Stores Theft

Boatswain Maerwhy of the Roosevelt testifies Cook made only two northern trips and camped. Eskimos say they were taken aboard and questioned by Peary. Cook’s party claims missing stores, while Murphy defends friendship as Cook tours the West. Mrs. Cook travels with him.

New York Det. T Peary Cook Coatswain John Maerwhy Roosevelt Peary Utah Cook Murphy Bftah Poury West

Balloon Centennial lands in Silas Alabama to win race

In St Louis reports the balloon Centennial landed at Silas Alabama about 480 miles from the start, winning the aeronautical race and surpassing the Lahn cup distance. The York reached 24200 feet with a 40 degree below zero air, staying aloft 26 minutes. The Cleveland covered 444 miles and landed at Alexander City Alabama, finishing third.

ST Louis Silas Ala ST. Louis Oct. T New York Centennial Florida

Democrats Nominate Alfred Arnold for Governor

The State Democratic convention today nominated Alfred Arnold for Governor. The platform denounces the new tariff and supports election of Senators by direct vote. Mrs. B E Peace of Douglasville Georgia visits her brothers in Providence.

Providence R. 1 Alfred Arnold

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Jordan J. W. Mathews New England Mr. Carter ANTIS Robert EB. Peary North Pole Choccolocco Valley Greer Vene H. I. Williamson The Anniston Prosper Louisville and Nashville Road Milton Smith Tait DR. Cook Boatswain BE. W. Peace Douglasville, Ga R. 8 R. ©. Nichols
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