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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
1
Washington reports that invasion of Cuba by United States troops and naval forces is practically assured. War Department orders cover troop movements and 6000 troops will mobilize as soon as President Roosevelt orders intervention, with telegraph companies arranged for rapid messaging to army units heading for Cuban service.
The Mobile community mourns the death of former U S Representative R h Clarke after pneumonia treatment in St Louis St Luke's hospital. The body will depart for Mobile for funeral and interment with arrangements not yet completed likely Friday. Clarke died with his wife and family by his side after a period of improved condition then a relapse.
The Noble street theater enters the 1906 07 season with a nearly rebuilt interior. Walls, paper, carpets and upholstery refreshed while a new heating system tops the enhancements. Manager Thomas P Littlejohn books acts. Ed D Smith leads local management hoping for a profitable year.
Edwardsville voters went to the polls in a quiet municipal election. W. McMahon was elected mayor, with C. T. Bennett, W. A. Brown, W. L. Burgess, B. T. Brown and L. D. Reid chosen as councilmen.
The article notes a respected city figure, a candidate who held a strong congressional record, and mentions his connections as brother in law to O H Parker. It reports Mrs Walker leaving for Mobile for final obsequies and recalls his prior visits to Anniston, including a July Alabama bar meeting where he was well liked.
Mayor Thomas E Kilby publicly announces his bid for re election detailing a platform focused on gas and electric lighting improvements lower water rates and contracts better sewer and sanitary services expansion of public schools and city owned utilities He emphasizes paving all streets within the fire limits and strict enforcement of laws while noting the personal sacrifice of running for office is not a factor.
Cuban President Palma accepted resignations of all cabinet members who presented them today. The ministers may stay in office until Palma’s resignation is acted on by congress.
Wikle announces a platform as a candidate of the people not of any ring or clique. He pledges open career and daily presence in the mayor's office to oversee city matters and public concerns. The interview was conducted by Dr J Li of the Evening Star.
Special to the Star reports that subscriptions of over $3,000 have been raised for the families of victims while factories resume operation. The city remains heavily guarded by troops as Alabama cities see continued arrival of Negro refugees. In Atlanta, calm returns as white and Black leaders press for normalcy with a law and order mass meeting held to restore stability.
A. J. Jackson, a laborer new to the Western Steel Car and Foundry Company, collapsed from a heart stroke around 9 this morning in the erecting shed. Coroner and doctor witnessed his death deemed due to heart failure. remains to be shipped to Georgia for interment.
A candidate promotes a clean, sanitary town and municipal ownership of public utilities. They stress fair treatment of labor and capital and outline their platform briefly.
A city court ruling in Anniston voided fines for stock running at large. Judge Coleman held there is no state or city ordinance establishing penalties for cows hogs horses or other domestic quadrupeds wandering streets, ending the prior $2.50 fines.
Joplin Missouri on September 26 hosts the annual reunion of the Missouri division of the United Confederate Veterans. The veterans have captured the city for two days, with large attendance and strong entertainment that promises a successful gathering.
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