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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
4
A 1901 exchange between Joe W. Smith and Governor William J. Samford concerns section 22 of the act for a constitutional convention. Smith asks about mandatory submission to voters if the convention remains silent. Samford replies the section makes submittion to the people the governor’s duty, assuming the convention does not block it.
The report lists officers elected for the year including President W. T. Atkins of Selma General Secretary Jos Carthey of Montgomery Recording Secretary P. H. Mell of Auburn Treasurer M. M. Sweat of Montgomery Superintendent of Primary Work Minnie Allen Annis ton Superintendent of Home Department Work M E Smith Opelika Superintendent of Normal Work Prof T W Palmer Tuscaloosa Chairman Executive Committee George G Miles Montgomery The Troy venue was chosen for next year and the convention will adjourn tonight.
W J Sam Worwd expresses confidence in submitting the proposed constitution to the people for ratification under the enabling act. He says loyal delegates will support submission and warns opponents risk political credibility. The piece notes rising interest in the Elk Street Carnival and Aniston Elke events.
The quiet town heard ten pistol shots as Arrington and Miss Cleghorn died after a deadly duel. Both were beloved by locals and visitors from Rome and Atlanta. special trains carried mourners while funeral plans were pending.
Backaches are blamed on kidney disorder and Foley's Kidney Cure advertised as restoring kidney health. The ad urges taking no substitute and credits McIlreath Drug Co. with distribution.
Southern Railway inaugurates through sleeping car service from Birmingham to Jacksonville via Atlanta. No. 36 departs Birmingham 4 40 p m November 27 and arrives Jacksonville 8 30 a m, offering first class accommodations. For details contact a ticket agent or CG E Jackson T P A Birmingham Alabama.
This week only 50 Broadcloth and serge skirts offered at wholesale prices. Selection includes cheviot and broadcloth styles, modeled by a top man-tailor maker. Early buying advised.
The Southern railway sells round trip tickets to Birmingham for a single fare within a hundred mile radius for the Elks Street Fair and Trade Carnival. Tickets are available April 29 to May 4 at railway ticket agents or by writing C. E. B. Jackson Ty PA Kreiegham.
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