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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
6
City editor urges rapid action on road and housing needs as Calhoun county backs the draft and war mobilization. Talk of Bankhead Highway through Anniston, new hotel projects, and immediate road improvements to support Camp McClellan. County commissioners urged to align with wartime growth and funding.
The Gadsden Journal notes rumors that rents in Anniston reach twenty to twenty five dollars a month for single rooms, including hotel style service, but local homes offer eight to twenty five dollars with many rooms still available. Prices reflect demand and are comparable to nearby towns, with most residents denying gouging and urging accuracy from other papers.
The Anniston business community is urged to match Alabama Power’s standards for cleanliness and beauty as a new Noble Street site earns city praise. Chamber of Commerce president Carrington is lauded for untiring labor aiding Anniston’s upbuilding. locals anticipate growth to over 100,000 by twenty years. Fourth regiment soldiers from Anniston prepare to ship to France, after Mexican border service, as wartime mobilization tightens local resolve to help win the war.
Anniston Alabama residents dispute newspaper claims that rents have soared due to the National Guard encampment. H A Goodlett says the town is healthy and prepared to welcome officers and families with fair treatment and no price gouging. The public stance: Anniston will offer a generous, uncompromising welcome to troops training there.
The article notes Camp McClellan will be a permanent army post with land bought for artillery training after the war. Anniston expects 45 000 soldiers plus civilians, spurring hotels, stores, and growth. Civic leaders push housing and infrastructure while city drainage and sanitation are addressed to prevent floods and disease.
In the wake of incoming guardsmen and new national army troops Anniston faces severe housing shortages. Birmingham businesses plan to help by expanding taxi services and lodging while railroads are pressed for better passenger facilities. State leaders urge rapid home construction to avoid price inflation and ensure adequate shelter for newcomers.
Captain Robert A. Bartlett born in Newfoundland today, famed Arctic explorer who joined Peary and later led the third relief expedition in 1913. Other celebrated birthdays include Albert Ballin at 60, Marion De Vries 62, Kingdon Gould 30, and Charles A. Comiskey 69.
A chronology of notable events on August 15 across years 1702 to 1916. Items include Battle of Lauraza in Italy, Shay’s Rebellion hints in Worcester, Nelson at Boulogne, Fort Dearborn evacuation, Don Carlos surrender at Bayonne, birth of Rt Rev James Schwebach, a sword duel near Paris, Bulgarian memorandum on Macedonia, and WWI actions from Japan’s ultimatum to Italy’s Isonzo offensive and Allied attacks into Bulgaria and Hungary.
William Denman delivered a spirited defense of his actions as shipping board chairman and Emergency Fleet Corp president in a Senate session. He attacked Goethals, his foe in a dispute that led to both men being removed from the board, while claiming no personal animus and asserting Goethals acted without his interference in fleet plans.
Tomorrow the Savoy presents George Broadhurst play What Money Cant Buy with Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in lead roles. Supporting cast includes Theodore Roberts Hobart Bosworth Raymond Hatton James Neill James Cruze and Miss Chevalier.
Vitagraph presents Arsene Lupin with Earle Williams and Ethel Grey Terry in the leading roles. The feminine players display exquisite gowns and wraps throughout the film, with both Terry and Billings appearing on screen in very attractive attire.
A. H. Shepperd registers sale of Lot No. 5 Block 13 Quin tard avenue Anniston Calhoun County Alabama to satisfy August 27 1913 City Court decree. Auction at front of the courthouse Monday September 17 1917 for cash to highest bidder.
Decree dated June 9 1917 of the Circuit Court of Calhoun County Alabama directs Eveline Forbes and others to sell at public auction the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 16 Township 16 Range 8 Calhoun County to satisfy the decree. Auction at the front door of the Anniston courthouse on September 10 1917, cash to highest bidder. Witness dated August 8 1922.
Under an order of the District Court dated August 11 1917 A B Sawyer trustee of G W Waldrop bankrupt will sell to the highest bidder for cash the stock of goods wares merchandise fixtures and one delivery wagon and harness belonging to G W Waldrop. Sale set for August 24 1917 at two oclock noon at the storehouse corner Fifteenth street and Stephens Ave Anniston Alabama.
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