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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1914
Page
4
A patchwork of satirical remarks on World War I era figures and events. It mocks entente supply woes, Turkish neutrality, Russia, Germany, and tariffs while peppered with humorous misspellings and place names. Ends with a quip about Texas suffragettes and Joe Bailey.
The passage discusses plans to evade war restrictions by creating moratoriums and authorizing banks to withhold payments in specie. It notes pro-German sentiment in the United States and references a curious term Chemists associated with an exclamation. It suggests melting gold into crowns for practical use and hints at purchasing items like cat futtons to fund efforts against the Kaiser.
The Star criticizes Governor Emmet O Neals push for a special session of the Henderson administration legislature. It questions timing and motives, warns of campaign-style aims, cites Brindleys doubts, and suggests a representative lawyers commission to study legal affairs before any session.
An Anniston leader and Alabama State Senator Kilby join Oscar W Underwood in urging a nationwide merchant fleet. Congress has begun granting foreign ship registration but the editorial argues for a robust American fleet to reduce the annual $300,000,000 tribute paid to foreign interests.
Washington dispatch notes rising interest in primaries across Illinois Colorado Maryland New York and Wisconsin as Republicans Democratic and Progressive factions prepare for battles. Key contests include Illinois Senate race Sullivan vs Stringer and Colorado where Thomas seeks renomination. Wisconsin field includes McGetworth and others. California Republican primary looms with Knowland and Guthridge contenders.
A garbled chronology lists figures born or died and events such as Walter Scott in 1771, Napoleon in 1789, the 1784 formation of New Brunswick, 1850 Queen's University, 1885 Caroline Islands tied to Germany, and naval events around 1902. Many spellings are distorted.
Paris dispatch reports searches in the Dardanelles by German cruisers Goeben and Breslau. Turkish envoy claims Britain seized two Turkish warships under construction, possibly forcing Britain’s hand in a broader conflict with Turkey.
The Feussian government promises Poland autonomy and religious freedom in exchange for loyalty amid the ongoing struggle with Germany Austria Hungary, as Poland aligns with the Allies.
A fragment notes a Thursday gathering at a rug store run by Lloyd. The text mentions Ald visiting brothers and a theme hunting grounds, with a cordial welcome implied.
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