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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
4
The Birmingham Ledger notes substantial business growth and population increase in Anniston Alabama. It forecasts a population of 25 000 by next census and asserts the expansion supports long term permanency for the city.
A Northern policy debate argues toward segregated employment and fear of negroes in the South. The piece notes rising intelligence and violent sentiment. It also reports Count Carl von Behenborn’s automobile ascent of Mount Vesuvius on his wedding trip, completing the climb to the cone with his wife.
The city has expanded its chain gang with new recruits from the past days. The project redirects labor from vagrants to street maintenance, reflecting a policy push favored by the Evening Star and Mayor Henderson. Supporters applaud tackling disorder and promoting productivity.
The Woodstock Colton Mills in Anniston Alabama announced plans to double its equipment. The plant completed recently will add 6250 ring spindles and duplicate other machinery with up to 860000 dollars to be spent. Clyde Stevenson leaves for Rome Georgia to join the Anniston baseball team for a three week South circuit.
J P Reynolds advertises expert plumbing with prompt careful work and satisfactory results. Large stock of bath tubs and other supplies is available at the Lott location.
Reduced fare round trips to Buffalo offered by The Journey Railway with schedules and top service. Inquiries via C. E. Jackson Birmingham Ada and C. A. Benscorer Atlanta Chattanooga. Local ads note cholera remedies and moving services by R. O. Watson telephone 72.
Oxford defeated Lineville 5 to 4 in a fast paced one hour five minute contest. Both teams played well as Oxford held the slim lead throughout and secured the win on the lake diamond.
The convention settled a long fight on the solicitor question by adopting a compromise measure. It provides for electing solicitors by the people with a proviso that the legislature will determine the mode of selection. The afternoon session discussed the Mobile school system, allowing it to remain as at present. Fresh imported cigars are noted among Levi’s leaders.
The Queen and Crescent System inaugurated a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule on October 28 connecting with Texas lines, cutting travel time to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No. 37 links this service, offering the public the quickest Texas access. Engage your nearest ticket agent for details before purchase.
Mr. Glenn has sold his restaurant two doors south of the post office to L. J. Houser and Co. J. W. Miles of Birmingham will be the new manager and take charge Monday morning. The Glenn family will leave Monday for Talladega Springs for a short stay.
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