14 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
1
At about 3 o clock this morning a blaze at Mrs. FE L Tyler’s four room cottage at The Pines destroyed the home and belongings of Mr. Thompson the grounds keeper. Miss Thompson awakened by a barking dog escaped with minor injuries as the fire department arrived too late to save the building.
The board of advisors for the National Religious Training School for the colored race met in Durham to discuss the project and award contracts for the building. Noted members include Rev. C. H. Parkhurst Senator Overman Judge J. C. Pritchard Gen B W Green Bishop Robert Strange and Rabbi Simon.
Washington reports the President accepted Crane's resignation from the Chinese ministry. Crane said he felt greatly relieved by the acceptance.
Nearly one thousand delegates gather in Cincinnati for the fifteenth annual Ohio Valley Improvement Association convention representing West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Indiana and Illinois. Governor Harmon and other public figures join leaders in addresses during the two day session. The opening session features the keynote address.
Statements from Jacksonville residents indicate C. D. Martin will continue to lead city government as mayor while Wilkerson is ill. A large funeral crowd, including Camp Martin U S V members, city council, and State Normal School students, mourned the late mayor who was widely loved and respected.
Illness keeps Snoddy from the Anniston lineup as Albertville and College visitors play tomorrow. L Dishman will start at tackle with Stevenson at left guard and Anderson moved to left end. Substitutes Sankey Elliott Kidd and B Allen. Sponsors Miss Lucy Houser and Miss Eloise Perry Robinson.
A negro who gave names Joe Seals and then Colonel Swain was arrested at the city clerk's office on a charge of stealing a cow in Talladega county. He had driven it to the city and sold it at a local market and awaits recorder's court action. He may face Anniston authorities for bringing stolen property into the city before Talladega proceedings.
President John Vance of Columbus expressed high hopes that Congress will provide an appropriation to fund the nine foot stage project for the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cairo. He emphasized the program’s potential impact on commerce and regional development.
Rochester observes its seventy fifth birthday with a flag display in the business district and a special program at the ongoing industrial exposition. The celebration centers on civic pride and local industry.
Madrid and Barcelona are under martial law after the execution of Ferror, with the palace guarded by troops and a double cordon around the grounds. Paris reports a European furore as Spanish embassies face demonstrations and unrest spreads to other capitals. Alfonso stays inside the palace amid fears of radical retaliation.
The group announced a special meeting in New York on October 14 to protest the execution of Ferrer by the Spanish government.
The murdered woman found dismembered at Bulger Marsh road in Fall River has been positively identified as Julia Crinnell. Police confirmed the identification and opened further inquiries into the case.
Breedlove Smith, sole survivor of the Alabama crew, stopped in Memphis on a one day visit hosted by Capt. and Mrs. Dabney M. Seales. He served as secretary to Admiral Semmes aboard the Alabama and later paid as paymaster on the Shenandoah. The piece notes Major J H Allen was long believed the sole survivor until reports of Lieut. B F P Anderson surfaced in Savannah.
Dartmouth College inaugurated Ernest Fox Nichols as tenth president in Hanover with alumni and prominent educators attending. Nichols, born 1869 in Leavenworth Kansas, had taught physics at Dartmouth and Columbia before studying in Cambridge and affiliating with the Carnegie Institution.
Jaarez authorities place the city under martial law to prevent disorder during the Taft Diaz meeting. Saloons are ordered closed from Friday to Sunday morning. The action follows strict orders from local authorities.
A Norwegian steamer named Sterk sank near Moldven last night during fireworks for the President's visit. Twelve people were drowned in the disaster reported from Christiana.
Detroit defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 4 in a brisk, high drama game. Cobb starred for Detroit with two hits delivering key contact at decisive moments. The thriller swung on late scoring and sharp play, keeping Detroit fans hopeful as the series tightens.
Chancellor Whiteside awarded custody of Annie Gordon Saunders to her grandfather J I Gilmore. The father C W Saunders may visit weekly, and the ruling notes no fault by the father, citing better care for the child. The case drew wide attention for legal questions on English chancery theory and family standing. Grandparents were represented by P D Wharton and Niel P. Sterne. parents by Knox, Acker, Dixon and Blackmon.
In Pittsburg on October 14 a 45 000 strong gathering of Disciples of Christ will attend a Lord's Supper at Forbes Field marking the centennial restoration declaration by Thomas Campbell. Five hundred deacons and one hundred elders will administer the communion as special trains bring thousands to the city.
The note questions who served as the private secretary to Semmes. Major Allen testifies he remembers Mr. Smith but does not recall him as secretary to the great commander, resolving the dispute in his favor.
The trial of Robert L. Reid on bigamy was continued to Saturday and made a special order for that day. 8. M. Kelly forfeiture against bondsmen was entered for failure of the defendant to appear. George Carter’s case adjourned with witnesses excused. John Walker was convicted of grand larceny and burglary. Jim Turner’s shooting case against Cliff Chatman proceeds, not likely to end before tomorrow.
A sharp two-bagger into the right field stands produced two runners. The upcoming seventh and final game of the series will decide the season’s fate and determine who earns the laurels.
Floyd King a former Louisiana congressman was today acquitted of stabbing William Martin in what his defense said was self defense. The incident occurred in Falls Church Virginia with the verdict delivered on October 14.
Hon Wilkerson, longtime mayor of Jacksonville and Civil War veteran, died Wednesday afternoon at age sixty four after a period of illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 4 30 p m with Rev Bateman officiating. He leaves two sons W Wilkerson of Augusta Ga and C A Wilkerson of Atlanta and daughter Miss Madge Wilkerson of Jacksonville.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad purchase by Edwin Hawley and B F P Yoakum strengthens Hawley’s control. With K T added to his other holdings, Hawley controls about 4480 miles of track from Northwest wheat regions to the Gulf.
Detroit and Pittsburgh arrive for game six with both squads confident. If Detroit wins, a seventh game will be played Saturday. if Pittsburgh wins, the series ends. Likely pitchers Maddox and Gibson for Pittsburgh and Mullin and Stange for Detroit.
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