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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
4
Richmond P. Hobson, the naval constructor who sank the Merrimac at Santiago, is now a captain but earns only 3200 annually. His pay will rise 200 yearly only when five years in active service pass, with 4500 standard captain pay. Hobson traveled to Washington with Judge Griggs as crowds urged favor. The Weather Bureau under predicts dust night wet weather, with Anniston already wet, despite forecasts.
The Boston Journal notes Captain Hobson, recently promoted, receives praise from the naval department and Washington officials. The Macon Telegraph agrees, saying his past exile and risks to serve the country justify high favor and a bright future in the service.
Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister to the United States, spoke in Charlotte N C yesterday urging Southern cotton goods makers to seek China as a market. Anniston manufacturers already ship to China and show the city’s progressive spirit by taking action rather than waiting.
On account of the Chattanooga Spring Festival, May 6 to 11, Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Decatur, Jellico, Middlesboro, Morristown, Harriman, Atlanta, Birmingham and intermediate points to Chattanooga. Tickets May 6 to 10, trains arriving in Chattanooga forenoon May 11 with final return limit May 13, 1901. Inquire at ticket agents for details.
The Southern railway offers a one fare round trip to Birmingham within a 100 mile radius for the event. Tickets on sale April 29 to May 6 with final limit May 6. For details call a Southern railway ticket agent or write Dr.
New spring samples arrive from Junius Levy, merchant tailor at the Columbian Building Noble Street. The fabrics and weaves cover imported and domestic wovens in fashionable colors.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Lie Pills as a vegetable remedy for constipation fever and ague headaches dizziness malaria and stomach and liver troubles. It urges purchase at Elam Drug Co.
Fragmentary notice urges readers to contact Annihvon Speam Laundry on Nable Street for laundry work and a fair remit, promising quality service and Gard or telephone options.
The message advertises sales of beeswax or syrup from New Orleans related crops and emphasizes sweetness for cakes. It mentions selling at prices to permit heated use and indicates flour for whisking. The text is garbled but promotes a sugar or syrup product and related supplies.
A collection of anecdotes shows a street child feeding a banana to a truck horse and a Christmas pie reserved for mother. The piece then notes Scottish clan badges by plants, listing oak, holly, hawthorn, hazel, and others associated with clans and families.
An elderly Baltimore actor and manager, revered by friends, received a complimentary testimonial at Holliday Street theater. Junius Brutus Booth, manager of another venue, offered a personal benefit and performed. He cancelled receipts, delivered the funds to the beneficiary, and refused expenses, calling the journey the cost of shoe leather.
The article notes Queen Victoria's varied relations with prime ministers over her reign. It mentions her cordial links with Disraeli and a sharp remark about Gladstone. Disraeli is quoted as saying royalty invites broad flattery, likened to applying it with a trowel.
Fragmentary text references mead and quinine with unclear context or full sentences. No identifiable people places organizations or events are readable enough to specify.
Advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood poison, ulcers, and cancers, claiming it drains poisons and heals sores. It markets B B B as a 30 year tested, botanic remedy sold in stores for 1 per large bottle with free trial and medical advice offer.
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