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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
A garbled note from the Aniston Evening Star details a publishing setup dated 1899, listing the Winterex Furnishing Company as owner and Gordon B. Mokee as general manager, with daily publication except Sundays.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a member of a group and possible elections or revisions. The legible parts reference Wales and a receiving or registering role, suggesting a local political or civic context without clear specifics.
The statement shows daily and total circulation for each issue in November 1906. Totals: 68 175 copies printed in November, with an actual daily average of 2 327. EB B McKee signs as General Manager. sworn December 1, 1906 by BE W Ledbetter, Calhoun County public official.
Leopold II of Belgium, ruler since 1865, is described as wealthy and morally compromised for maintaining influence over the Congo Free State. The Congo Independent State traces to the 1882 Congo International Association, later recognized by many nations, with Belgium poised to annex the region after a set period and a governor general administering it.
The text notes a commission of inquiry with two Belgian members was appointed to investigate barbarous treatment of natives, but no report has been issued to date.
City officials last night prohibited amazement features in saloons aligning with a policy to curb liquor outlets and limit saloon appeal. The move aims to keep saloons focused on selling liquor without allurements and reduce temptations for patrons.
The Star argues that uniting An niston and Oxford into a single city of about 25 000 would cheaper for taxpayers and better for police and fire protection street work schools lighting and sanitation.
On December 14, 1799 the nation honored George Washington as his career ended and he joined the great past leaders. On December 14, 1819 Alabama was admitted to the union becoming part of the expanding United States.
The Chattanooga News suggests a lobbyist be required to wear numbers on front and back to deter approaching or backing away from lawmakers. It jokes that the number 23 could hint to skedaddle, a humorous take on lobbying etiquette.
An Atlanta Constitution report notes the Pure Food Commission debate over the alleged “nigger liquor” production. It states ten days, then minutes, as the time frame to bring a drinker into trouble or jail, reflecting period attitudes and enforcement talk.
The article traces early automotive history from the 1572 spring-driven model by Johann Hanstack of Nuremberg to the first steam car by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot in 1770. It notes subsequent steam-carriage experiments, Bollee's 1873 modern design, and the rise of car races starting in France around 1804, framing the vehicle’s popular ascent.
A newspaper ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for any case not cured and urges sending for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Timeline items include George Washington’s death in 1799 and his birth in 1732, 1814 gunboat flotilla losses at Lake Champlain, 1862 Banks replacing Butler in New Orleans, 1871 George Hudson’s death, 1874 Rows kidnapping suspects shot in New York, 1885 polygamy ban upheld, 1895 Prince Albert Edward born, 1902 coast bombardments at Puerto Cabello, and 1906 Ottoman Sultan’s Macedonia concessions.
Solicitor Woodson J. Martin of Gadsden and Captain James Crook of Jacksonville are in town for county court. Solicitor Jos. J. Arnold traveled from Jacksonville to attend. C. W. Williams of Carrollton visited with his young daughter for a few days.
The Chesapeake shore near Crisfield Maryland rests on a vast bed of oyster shells supporting houses wharfs and business. A railroad bridges the shell bank while steamboats sail and fishing boats gather. Crisfield thrives on crab catching boiling packing and shipping with factories counting and sorting crabs daily.
Muskrat builders create meadow houses over tussocks with beds beneath a turf dome. Openings lead to water and underwater burrows, allowing access during winter when surface ice forms. The warm bodies prevent freezing of entryways, though spring freshets can wash occupants from their winter beds.
An Indian Territory pastor asked a prospective bride and groom to join hands to continue a ceremony. The bridegroom grabbed his wife’s hand and quipped Pleased to meet ye, ending the moment abruptly.
Local Salvation Army officers push a Christmas aid drive for the poor and one line rows of names and contributions will be printed to encourage support. Captain Robins and Mrs Robins receive gifts as donors from Anniston Pell City Jacksonville and Jacksonville Normal students pledge amounts totaling a few dollars and larger sums.
Grantley Berkeley recounts a Ludlow member in William IV's parliament attempting a maiden speech. He declared himself a young member, but his bald head and aged demeanor provoked roaring laughter, silencing him after repeated starts.
An excerpt discusses the Lady Bountiful order and its proteges. The speaker recalls offering a regular income to those in need but the lady doubts the plan, fearing independence and preferring dependence on her charity.
The future poet laureate Tennyson, admiring the priest Frederick Robertson, was so anxious in their first encounter that he spoke only of beer. Robertson, who admired Tennyson's poems, calmed him with his presence.
A landlady defends a thirty minute boil to extract flavor while a new boarder samples the brew and departs. The exchange ends with praise for the hostess's method.
Yonkers Statesman reports a quip about earning one hundred dollars. Egbert remarks the first hundred might be easy for some, while Bacon notes the sentiment. The exchange highlights a humorous take on money and effort.
A sharp remark questions a woman’s charity and willingness to aid, citing she never even offers a sigh of relief, reflecting a harsh judgment from a New York Times piece.
New stock of shaded plaids and cotton pattern copies in popular colors priced 45 cents to 1.25 dollars per yard. Full line of plain colors and blacks also offered. Elegant opera cloak patterns in white velvet and modern designs. Store promises ever changing goods and helpful service with frequent arrivals daily.
Lumber for any kind house bills offered by H. H. Fitzgerald at 231 South Quintard Ave. Address provided for contact. available on short notice.
A Viscountess De Lachery writes a devotional line about confessing vows to soften pride and find consolation far surpassing silence. The sentiment frames confession as a healing, intimate act for a gentle heart.
At first signs of sore throat, mix one glass of water two teaspoons of Listerine one half teaspoon salt and one half teaspoon baking soda for a soothing gargle.
A vast canal draining Mantua and Reggio provinces has just opened. Five years of work employed about 50,000 men in digging the extensive ditch, which finally discharges into the river Po.
The notice promotes clean, cheap fuel for grates and burners at $4.50 per ton delivered by Anniston Electric & Gas. Contact telephone 109 for orders.
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