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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1907

Page

8

Prohibition Debate Amid Anniston Saloon Contention

In Anniston the anti saloon league presses to shut saloons while business leaders demand high restrictions. Lawrence asserts the goal is to end saloons here and notes most supporters are conservative businessmen. Others challenge enforcement and question officials ties to liquor during earlier crackdown.

Tiffern Tie Wind Mr. Lawrence Lawrence Antie Saloon League Snniston Ife Anniston Southiams W. Sexton Willett T. T H. Hadhaill Lind Tigers Bas Grine Thomas W. Coleman Mr. Wellborn

Birmingham Visitors and Local Arrivals Prompt City Activity

Menara, R. H. Elliott and W. W Hill from Birmingham are in the city today. Son H. P. Salter returns this afternoon from Gadaden. BR H. Elliott of Birmingham is at the Alabama. Menera, W. W. Frattle, J. H. Privett and J. A. Gaboury of Jacksonville are in the city today. J. K. Lanning travels to Talladegh on business this afternoon. Tax Collector D. Z. Goodlett of Jacksonville comes down to Anniston this afternoon.

BR. H. Elliott Birmingham The Alabama J. K. Lanning Talladegh D. Z. Goodlett Jacksonvile Anniston

National grocers association leader speaks to local merchants

Mr. Moore representing the National retail grocers association addressed a small audience of local grocers in the county courthouse last night. He urged cooperation to combat the avila of the business and noted the Anniston chapter already had about 20 members led by president L. Starne. Moore and F. M. Nixon plan to grow the group and its usefulness.

KE. I Moore National

U S Steel Dividend Debate Stirs Markets

Speculation runs high among financial men and stock brokers over United States Steel Corporation common dividend. The finance committee meets this afternoon to propose a rate for the directors meeting, with opinions shaping expectations.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Quo Gossett Sentenced Four Years for Assault with Intent

Talladega dispatch reports Otto Gossett shot a man in a saloon and received a four year penitentiary term for assault with intent to murder. Ed Dunn, tied to a separate incident, drew two years and 260 days hard labor in county court.

Talladega Birmingham Otto Gossett Ed Dunn

Tales of a Home Rheumatism Cure Prescription

A home remedy text touts a Kidney and rheumatism cure claiming to work after health resorts failed. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kurgon, and Compound Syrup Satwaparina with dosing and claims a tonic kidney effect, urging readers to mix at home and drink water.

Weather Reading for Anniston April 30

The report lists barometer 30.03 at 7 am, temperature 67, trace precipitation, wind south at 3 mph. Highest 80 at 2 pm, lowest 63 at 4 am. Cloudy weather with showers and colder tonight, and Wednesday showers with a much colder air mass.

Anniston

Scoreboard notes from regional games

In today’s schedule Birmingham hosts Atlanta while New Orleans visits Little Rock. Montgomery plays Nashville with Memphis at Shreveport. Scores listed: Atlanta 5 Birmingham 1 Nashville 3 Montgomery 2 Shreveport 6 Memphis 1 New Orleans 2 Little Rock 1.

Ll. Pe Memphis Atlanta Nashville New Orleans Little Rock Birmingham Ait Shreveport Montgomery Nashville Shreveport New Orleans New Orleana

Sports Briefs From Yesterday's Scores

Results show Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 6 to 0, Chicago beat Cincinnati 1 to 0, New York edged Houston 3 to 1. No other games listed.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Houston New York

South Atlantic League Scores Summary

Moston 2 New York 1 Washington 1 Philadelphia 8. Columbia 0 Savannah 4 Charleston 2 Augusta 1 Macon 3 Jacksonville 2.

Columbia Savannah Charleston Augusta Macon Jacksonville

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Opens in Montgomery

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Spivcopal church holds its annual meeting in Montgomery at St. John's chapel with delegates from Holy Comforter and St. John's parishes and attendees from across the state. Notable guests include Bishop and Mrs. Beckwith and several Anniston residents.

Moontgomery Woman's Auxiliary Spivcopal Chorea Montgomery St. John’s Church Holy Comforter St. John's Sre Eiting Woman’s Auxiliary Thishop Beckwith Me.Millan Gordon Hunter Little Elizabeth Noble Women's Auxiliary Protestant Episcopal Church

Hyomei Offered As Cure For Catarrh

Advertises Hy-o-mei as a natural inhaled remedy for catarrh affecting head throat and lungs. Claims direct delivery to airways via a pocket inhaler and a money back guarantee if relief and cure are not achieved. A complete Hyomei set costs one dollar.

Secarbrough Drug Company

Rural Carriers to Get More Pay Across Mileage Tiers

Washington April 30 Postmaster General Meyer approves rural free delivery pay raise based on miles traveled. Effective July 1, the plan adds 9 to 25 percent, costing about 35 million dollars next year, with annual salaries from 432 to 900 dollars per carrier per year depending on route length.

Washington Meyer DeGraw Congress

Local Scores From Yesterday’s Games

Results show Jackson 0 at Meridian 1, Columbus 1, Gulfport 0, Mobile 6, Vicksburg 1. Several teams posted road wins and close finishes as the schedule progresses.

Jackson Meridian Columbus Gulfport Mobile Vicksburg

Germany Likely To Skip Hague Disarmament Talks

Prince von Buelow, speaking in the reichstag, indicated Germany will probably not discuss disarmament at the upcoming Hague conference. Berlin reports quote the official position as noncommittal on the issue.

Hague Star Berlin Germany Prince von Buelow Reichstag

Young Gould Wins Again In Tennis Tourney

New York April 30 Jay Gould son of George Gould the American court tennis champion won the third round of the English championship defeating his opponent 6-0 6-0 6-2.

Young Gould Star New York Jay Gould George Gould

Garner's Wife Shadowed to Rome After Long Dodge

Mrs A L Garner learned detectives trailed her on a New Orleans to Rome trip. Her husband A L Garner sought by the Southern Pacific for a $40000 swindle dodged across cities under assumed names while Pinkertons shadow his wife in Cartersville with relatives and a sick child.

Rome New Orleans A. L. Garner Cartersville Southern Pacific Atlanta Birmingham Chicago Garner Cincinnati

Anniston Trading Co Promotes Sparkling Glassware Deals

Special prices on beautiful glassware showcased next week at Anniston Trading Co. The promotion highlights sparkling tableware and aims to attract shoppers with eye catching discounts.

Heflin Honored with School Named for Him

Congressman Heflin proud of honor in Idaho Clay County where Heflin High School is named after him. He plans a self portrait for display in the secretary of state’s office, a position he held before entering Congress.

Montgomery Heflin Idaho Clay County Secretary of State E. R. McDavid Congress

Toothpick Graft Baffles Restaurant Keeper

A New York Press item notes a restau rant keeper puzzled by toothpick thefts. Patrons pocket large quantities daily, leaving the holder empty and forcing higher costs. The article draws a humorous comparison to match theft alongside the growing expense of disposables.

New York Press

Bolling Named Chief Marshal for Confederate Reunion

New Orleans April 30 Major General Stith Bolling of the Virginia division U C V is appointed chief marshal of the Confederate Veterans by Stephen D. Lee. He is to direct the parade and place the senior brigadier general in command of the Virginia division. Col Robert E. Lee Jr is named as orator, son of Gen WHF Lee.

New Orleans Stith Bolling Virginia Stephen D. Lee Polling Robert E. Lee WH. F. Lee

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. P. Salter Gadaden MR. Moore Association OF Retail Grocers Quo Gossett Price Weyauy Southern League Moston Annistenians Australia Canada International Kindergarten Union Miss Knox Mra Frank Nelson Country Club Carrie Knox Carl Seals 8. J. Howie Pannie Dunn Agnes Coveh Messrs Hinds Peevey Morris Pergason Erskine Ramsey O. P. Gant Mrs. Seals Birmingham News William Taylor Mra. A. BR. Rhy Jacksonville Normal College Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul’s M. E William Dillard W. C. Scarbrough Patterson Mary Gardner 8. J. Cole North Twelfth Street Cotton States League American Association Kansas City Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis Anniston Trading CO ROYAL W York Bolling Reunion the Princess Rink Prof Lewis Wastell Louise White Baby Jumbo Baby Ruth Skating Pony Kinzo Phrozo John S. Davidson Nellie Donegan Taylor Sisters Jumbo M. EF. Doering A Steele & Son White House Whetstone & CO
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