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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
4
Fragmented readable lines touch on war satire and social topics with mixed spellings. References include a German submarine sinker, juries in Chicago, a canine name change, Canary Islands cargo, and Egyptian storage plant discovery.
The Birmingham Ace Herald interview with Dr John Rowen highlights his recent move to Anniston where he was appointed probate judge by Governor O Neal. The piece lauds him as a true booster of Anniston industries and urges residents to study their hometown, climate, trade, and commerce.
Birmingham mourns the death of D. M. Drennem, praised as a good man who led a plain life devoted to family. Tributes highlight his cordial nature, leadership in church, and plain living that left a lasting, humane imprint on his community.
Editor Haitor McCartney of the Samson Ledger disputes Birmingham Ledger claims about powerful interests behind the commutation of Ervin Pope. The Ladger and Aniston Star-Hot Blast echo concerns that justice may have been denied in Pope’s case, noting rumors of influential backing.
The United States Geological Survey reports on the Deschutes River Oregon showing 660000 horsepower possible after irrigation needs. Constant river flow and large reservoirs allow use of water for irrigation 300000 to 500000 acres and power generation. This will boost Deschutes Valley agriculture and hydroelectric development for local and distant markets.
An Alabama tuberculosis tract argues for farmer equity and disease prevention. It laments land consolidation, urges land reform, and calls for public support of health education and the Alabama Tuberculosis Association. It promotesRest food open air sunshine and early treatment to reduce deaths. It directs subscriptions to the Alabama Christmas Seals Committee.
The Samson Ledger editor argues powerful local influences and public opinion shaped the Pope case, with Anniston sources cited and no strong backing for Ervin Pope. He notes trials exhausted Pope’s funds, contrasts with Patrick and Goebel cases, and challenges Birmingham Ledger coverage.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with Saturday fair for Anniston and surrounding area. Alabama outlook also cooler with periods of sun. Barometer 29.97 inches. highest temperature since yesterday 6 degrees. lowest since 1 pm yesterday 5 degrees. Mean 24 hour temperature 60 degrees. normal for date 46. precipitation 0.3 inches today. total since January 1 36.91 inches. Official in charge William sen.
Key historical milestones listed include Richelieu's death in 1642 and Washington's 1788 leave, Madrid fall in 1808, Alabama statehood 1819, 1829 widow burning abolished in India, Antwerp bombardment 1832, Winchester capture 1864, Patrons of Husbandry formed 1867, treaty at Constantinople 1897, and John D. Rockefeller resigning Standard Oil presidency.
In Atlanta on December 4, federal prisoners at the penitentiary showed little use for a recently received book titled The Care and Training of Fox Hounds and Mints for the Hunting Field. The item drew remarks recalling a prior Fulton Tower incident where a prisoner claimed boredom and sought more exercise, with Sheriff Mangum joking about marathon running as the preferred workout.
A sparse quotation discusses a plan that would permanently cut cotton output and address a crop problem, implying a shift toward farmer involvement and changing land use.
Disjointed OCR shows train connections and local stops to Birmingham Rome Selma Wilton Talladega Calera Godatee and other routes. Entries list destinations and partial times with scattered phrases and broken labels.
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