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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1906
Page
1
In Chattanooga on September 18 war veterans from the North and South converge for a three day Chickamauga battlefield reunion. A distinctive event features a gathering of Andrews raid survivors and pursuers linked to the 1862 General engine capture on April 12.
A typhoon struck Hong Kong at 10 a m causing heavy shipping losses and port disruption. The German steamer Johanne and British steamer San Cheaung were sunk while Fatshan foundered with only the purser and one mate surviving. Monteagle dragged ashore as two hours of destruction halted business. Hong Kong remains under British control as a major eastern port.
Special to the Star reports terrorists planned to blast the funeral of General Trepoff in St. Petersburg. Preparations were completed to blow up attendees at the court chapel but the plot was foiled by a discovery. Two arrests were made in connection with the alleged plot.
Concord Sept 18 The Republican state convention draws broad attention as it ends a campaign focused on corporate power in politics. Four gubernatorial hopefuls debate: Greenleaf and Floyd as conservative voices backed by the machine, Pillsbury criticizing rising expenses, and novelist Churchill attacking Boston and Maine influence and free railroad passes to lawmakers.
In Havana on September 18 the peacemakers push for resignations by all congressmen to clear the way for new elections, as President Palma’s exit seems likely. The U.S. Navy reports Dixie’s arrival at Cienfuegos with marines and no further disturbance nearby.
Wilmington scene reports a fierce northeast storm sweeping Wrightsville beach nine miles east of the city. Rescue efforts saved over 200 people, with cottages and railroad property damaged up to 10,000 dollars. The Atlantic steamer and several boats suffered damage while looting was prevented and authorities patrolled the shore.
The Flynt Building and Construction Co of Palmer Massachusetts will build a new mill for the American Net and Twine Co north of their present plant in Anniston with an outlay of 300000 to 400000 dollars. Local contractors will bid on cottages warehouses and other buildings. The project will double milling capacity from 5000 to 10000 spindles making the anniston mills the largest bottom spinning facility in the city.
In Birmingham on Sept 18 the second Democratic primary for sheriff between Stiles and Higdon produced a tight, undecided result with both sides claiming victory. An official count may be needed to decide the winner.
John Alexander Dowie plans a farewell sermon at Shiloh house next Sunday as his health declines. He intends to leave for Mexico soon after the service, and it is believed he may never return to Zion City.
A switch engine on the Queen & Crescent line exploded yesterday in Chattanooga, fatally injuring the negro fireman. Three nights earlier it struck a patrol wagon, injuring Policeman May who died hours later.
A direct primary law, tax reform, and lobby elimination face a legislature impasse as no candidate has a majority of delegates. Nomination likely settled by a coalition, with a possible dark horse entering.
WARSAW Sept 18 two hundred persons arrested during the wild outbreak at Siedlee were condemned to death by court martial for alleged violence in the massacre. Most condemned are Jews and protests arise though commutation is expected from St. Petersburg authorities.
A Washington dispatch notes the storm is moving toward Wilmington while the morning rain is attributed to a causal weather pattern. Observer W F Clark indicates the rain was due this morning, with the storm approaching.
The damaged section lists prominent attendees including Mayor Kilby and Mrs Kilby, Mr and Mrs M B Wells, Judge and Mrs John Pelham, Dr and Mrs H D Barr, Mrs J A Allen and Miss Minnie Allen visiting Wrightsville Beach this season, a favored Anistinon community resort.
Government weather bulletin states storm warnings along the Middle and South Atlantic coasts are discontinued as the storm shifts to central Eastern Tennessee and loses much of its strength.
An ad proclaims a guaranteed kidney remedy sold by Scarbrough Drug Co priced at 50 cents with a money back promise if it fails to cure. The claim emphasizes ease of use and no risk to the buyer.
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