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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
6
The Birmingham News notes that the constitutional convention approved the grandfather clause by 104 to 14 and urges ratification of the new organic law. The editorial praises the convention’s work, predicts broad public approval, and calls for unity to advance the measure. Chattanooga News reflects similar sentiment on the clause and the process.
Anniston relies on the Anniston Ice Company with two large ice machines to meet demand during a warm year. The firm, led by W. L. McCan as president and GM, has shipped carloads of ice to nearby towns and reports no price increases or famine. The piece also notes extensive telephone use in Europe versus England and Switzerland, and predicts Jonas W. Averett will likely be re elected to continue reforms in public schools with doubled appropriations and higher teacher qualifications.
The Oxford Scorchers defeated the Wilmer Street Stars yesterday afternoon at Oxford Like diamond. Scorchers won 20 to unspecified run tally with strong pitching by Whiteside and Bowls. Attendance was small as both teams fielded many younger players. next they face the Blue Springs cotton mill and then Augusta.
Local movers advertise careful handling of furniture and pianos with contact by phone 72. The note emphasizes reliable service for moves.
All factories and stores in Anniston will close Monday, September 2, National Labor Day. The Anniston Trades Council, with eight member unions, has appointed committees preparing a large labor day celebration. A parade, band music, and afternoon sports are planned for workers and the public.
Mrs QO, E Datton of Danville Illinois says her two children recovered from whooping cough after using Voley's Honey and Tar. She credits the product with saving her a doctor's bill and endorses the remedy from McBlreath Drug Co.
Continued discussion from page one notes leaders of the workers plan to present continued plans to the steel corporation. They will outline stoppages of wheels in the works and extend the strike in all possible directions by the Amalgamated Association. If the combine does not waver, the great conflict may be fought to its end.
The account describes Dewey’s capture after a Confederate vessel drifted downstream. Dewey was taken to Fort Hutson after the gunboat was overwhelmed, with ten men escaping earlier. Col. Weeden, veteran of the Ninth Alabama, aided in the Forty ninth Alabama and fought at Shiloh during the war.
Real estate ads offer multiple houses and lots for sale on streets such as Brown, Mulberry, Noble, Leighton, and Quintard. Prices range from 500 to 2,500 with options including 4 to 9 room homes, cottages, and a large lot on E 19th Street, plus Leighton avenue lot valued at 750 current 650.
One new T-room house with bath hot and cold water on Quintard avenue between Sth and 9th. A 3-room house available at the corner of 15th and Cooper.
A Fine Jersey bull is listed for service at In gram and Talley's Dairy located in Oxania on 23 Nmo, reflecting a dairy operation catalog entry.
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