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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
4
The article notes Birmingham finances may improve as editors H. D. Flarkvemdieer and W. R. Shelton take charge of the Decatur's Daily editorial and business operations. Shelton will focus on the business department while Flarkvemdieer leads editorial content.
Anniston's representatives in Teemeras Foosa meet on city plans for a municipal B-Orgue project. The report notes delays and credit requests amid education department concerns and local school funding tensions.
Citizens voice frustration over FEMA funding gaps and delayed teacher salaries as Birmingham teachers await payments. Local leaders push for relief as state treasury remains depleted, urging city actions to cover obligations and support schools and public services.
The article cites figures from The Journal of the American Medical Association on economic losses from preventable diseases. It notes Minnesota death costs from typhoid and tuberculosis, smoking losses, and includes conservative estimates of labor, marriage, and underage impacts.
Rome reports that Berlin and Paris show willingness to accept the Pope’s Christmas truce plan, while Russia and Turkey reportedly withhold agreement. The Greek Orthodox calendar clash delays a unified celebration, causing uneven observance across Christendom.
The article argues France deserves primary credit for Western Front victories, citing French armies halting German advances at Verdun and the Marne, with British and Belgian forces aiding. It praises French artillery and leadership, noting Britain's eventual contribution but stressing France bore heavier burdens in the conflict.
The piece quotes Dickens and the Christmas spirit, praising charitable thoughts and benevolence. It emphasizes reading Christmas writings annually, noting the season fosters open hearts and fellow feeling toward all, even those less fortunate.
The readable text references a possible nine part propose peace talks and a severed truce discussion. It mentions Nathville and a potential permanent compensation plan in the context of a peace effort. The fragmentary source limits clarity.
Local papers debate Pope case outcomes and impose sharp critique of judges and juries. The Montgomery Times urges punishment, while Anniston Star notes penalties and costs shaped by public opinion. Moments reference larceny sentences and cost-shifting in Talladega and nearby towns.
For Anniston and vicinity expect rain possible with clouds tonight and Saturday. Alabama statewide outlook shows cloudy skies with rain likely. Recorded data note barometer 30.36 inches, high 46, low 13, mean 10. Normal temperature 41, precipitation total 37.66 inches since January 1 with a 9.77 inch deficit. Sunrise 6:43 AM, sunset 5:37 PM.
Entries recall Frederick’s capture of Dresden in 1745 with Polish princes taken as prisoners, 1787 New Jersey ratifies constitution, 1796 fears of invasion of Ireland, 1864 Montana Territory legislature convenes, 1865 Thirteenth Amendment proclaims abolition. Includes early state actions and notable memorials.
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