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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1906
Page
1
Tangier Morocco September Mr Riensland former Milwaukee Avenue Bank of Chicago president awaiting return to the United States attempted suicide by poison today. He is seriously ill. Twelve guards guard him. He will sail home tomorrow on the Prinz Adelbert if his condition allows.
The Maine Democratic camp argues liquor laws cost Governor Cobb support as 60 towns vote Democratic while Portland shows Littlefield winning by 1,100. The party cites city gains and a Democratic majority across the county ticket, despite a Cobb statewide majority of 7,500.
The funeral for Mrs. J. A. Roberson who died after a long illness at her home in South Anniston was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock with Rev. R. Y. Hannon officiating. She leaves husband and five children and is buried at Edgemont cemetery at 4 p.m. Pallbearers were John Shelnutt R. S. Nichols J. F. Spearman N. Li Myerson G. H. Brummel and T. R. Gordon.
Many pupils presented for classification at the Alabama Presbyterian College this morning. Classes continue tomorrow with a formal opening set for 9 a m Thursday. Indications point to good attendance this fall.
Telegraph report describes William Jennings Bryan arriving in St. Louis with a large crowd welcoming him. He is escorted by police to the Jefferson hotel, meets reception committees, lunched at the Jefferson, attended a Jefferson club reception, and spoke at the Coliseum that evening.
Leola Stubblefield about 20 years old from Talladega was publicly whipped with a rawhide by a man described as having led her away from rectitude. The whipping occurred in front of the Anniston City Land Company building after a vagrancy and immorality charge. She bonded out and planned to leave town but was seized at the railway station and punished before witnesses.
A large Missouri Democratic turnout welcomed William J. Bryan in St. Louis on September 11. He rode from union station to the Hotel Jefferson and Merchants' Exchange, attended lunch with city leaders, then visited the Jefferson club and toured the city by auto. A mass meeting at the Coliseum was sold out for Bryan to speak for the state ticket and national issues.
Secretary of the Navy Bona parte ordered the courtmartial of Captain Samuel P. Conlay commander of the battleship Alabama and Lieutenant Alfred V. Pressey deck officer at the time of the recent collision with the Illinois off Newport. The action follows the board of inquiry findings and aims to determine responsibility amid heightened interest.
Jacksonville progresses with an electric light plant a large office building and a store for N B Pollard after selling his old store to Seaboard The office block will mirror Tredegar National Bank design and rise on the town square corner. The electric power house is under way with aims to light the town before year end. Floods wash streets damaging bridges isolating northern prisons for a day and forcing temporary shoring of track connections at the Southern depot.
Three anarchists were detained as the work started, authorities reporting arrests at the scene and the early stages of planned disruption halted. Police confirmed the actions tied to a broader protest campaign and took suspects into custody without incident.
Prussia Breslau September plot to assassinate Emperor William was frustrated by secret police. Three anarchists were arrested and found with documents linking them to an international anarchist inner circle. The plan aimed to strike during the army review and was thwarted before execution.
The Democratic state convention here adjourned late last night after endorsing W. J. Bryan for president and nominating justices and executive committee members across multiple districts. Governor elect reportedly pleased with his influence, with leaders named from Conecuh to Jefferson and beyond.
Building permits issued this month total 6600 with 5500 for new buildings and 1100 for repairs. New structures include two 2 room houses for Mr F M House on Palmetto avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets at cost 800. Thomas Wolsoncroft Co filed four permits totaling 4500 including the Ingram warehouse on West Eleventh, an addition to the Model Ice building and renovation of the old ice plant on Glen Addie between Ninth and Tenth.
The laxative effect is agreeable and natural and it cures indigestion and biliousness. Price 25 cents. Samples free at J L Wikle's drug store.
The Noble Street theater opens the 1906 07 season on September 20 with The Runaway Match by a strong company. The venue is leased by Thomas Littlejohn manager of Decatur Sheffield and Huntsville playhouses and bookings are secured under the Henry W Savage syndicate.
George Van Haub delivers spontaneous mimicry and socialistic satire at the lake casino this week. The Buffalo Bill act draws loud applause while Mr. Roberts updates illustrated songs nightly as Manager Rogers earns praise for a strong concluding summer theater run.
A warning urges avoiding neglected coughs or colds as they may cause bronchial or lung troubles and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection from serious cold effects, per Elam Ordway and Houser.
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